Exodus from Genesis
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| “Exodus from Genesis” | |
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| Farscape episode | |
 John faces his clone. |
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| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 3 |
| Written by | Ro Hume |
| Directed by | Brian Henson |
| Production no. | 10117 |
| Original airdate | March 26, 1999 |
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| List of Farscape episodes | |
"Exodus from Genesis" is an episode of Farscape from the first season, written by Ro Hume and directed by Brian Henson. It was the third episode produced, but the second to air in the show's premiere season. It originally aired on March 26th, 1999.
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[edit] Synopsis
Having evaded Peacekeeper scouts in a Marauder by hiding amongst asteroid debris, Moya is suddenly invaded by strange particles, which turn out to be an alien lifeform brood queen and her numerous offspring, which look like enormous bugs. They raise Moya's ambient temperature by many degrees to facilitate nesting, which has an adverse effect on Aeryn—she explains to Crichton that Sebaceans cannot tolerate high heat; they experience heat delirium and eventually their higher brain functions permanently shut down, putting them into a state that they call "the living death." Such a state is considered to be worse than death, and it is the only time Peacekeepers kill their own--it is considered to be a kindness, and "family would do it quickly," as Aeryn explains to Crichton.
John kills one of the bugs in order for Zhaan to study it, resulting in the bugs becoming more aggressive. They begin taking the forms of Moya's crew and attacking them. Then Rygel meets with the Queen and the two discuss their misunderstandings. Rygel's diplomatic skills and regal bearing shine. The species, called the Drak, agree to lower the temperature a bit, while the Moyans agree to allow them to complete the spawning cycle and then depart.
The situation becomes more complex when the Peacekeeper Marauder's elite crew boards Moya seeking to capture or kill the Moyans, and they inadvertently start killing more of the offspring. Meanwhile, John sees Aeryn's vulnerable side as she succumbs to heat delirium, and realizes that she is not just a coldblooded soldier. He sees her as "a damsel in distress," and begins to fall in love with her. However, Aeryn, working at crosspurposes to John, tries to get him to promise to kill her if she enters the state of the living death. John refuses, but Aeryn believes he has agreed. Aeryn's condition becomes serious as the Drak queen raises the temperature in response to the killings of her offspring by the Marauder crew, who she thinks is working with the Moyans. The misunderstanding is worked out, and Aeryn agrees to let them raise the temperature even more, to weaken the PK crew. John confronts them, surrounded by numerous identical Drak copies of himself, and tells them to send a warning to Captain Bialar Crais that he is multitudinous and powerful, and Crais better leave him alone.
Aeryn recovers and explains to Crichton that she can now see value in lesser life forms. At first, he thinks she's speaking of the Drak, but then realizes she's speaking about him, and is thanking him for helping her in her hour of need.
[edit] Guest stars
- Geoff Barker as PK Commando #3
- Damian De Montemas as Lieutenant Melkor
- Jodie Dry as Kyona
- Kate Kendallas Sergeant
- Chenoeh Miller as PK Commando #4
- Tai Scrivener as PK Commando #5
[edit] Notes
- According to the producers, Crichton falls in love with Aeryn in this episode.
- Sebaceans lack the gland to regulate heat, are are therefore subject to "heat delirium".
- D'Argo has great hatred for the Peacekeepers and has killed many.
- Rygel can seem very regal, and is an excellent negotiator.
