History Recap / StarTrekDiscoveryS2E06TheSoundsOfThunder

* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: In-universe, Pike notes that the Red Angel has drawn ''Discovery'' to places where the crew could do good. Tyler retorts that it [[BatmanGambit manipulated the situation on Kaminar]] such that it could interfere and change an entire society for unknown reasons.

* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: In universe, Pike notes that the Red Angel has drawn ''Discovery'' to places where the crew could do good. Tyler retorts that it [[BatmanGambit manipulated the situation on Kaminar]] such that it could interfere and change an entire society for unknown reasons.

* WellIntentionedExtremist: The Ba'ul originally contained the Kelpiens to defend themselves, but over the years, the Ba'ul refused to look for any alternative other than the Culling.

* BatmanGambit: The Red Angel's plan was to manipulate a confrontation between ''Discovery'' and the Ba'ul which would result in the Ba'ul attempting genocide, and the linking of their pylons to do it allowed the Red Angel to disable the Ba'ul technology, saving the Kelpiens and upsetting the planet's civilization.

* TheFaceless: No Kelpien had ever seen a Ba'ul (at least as far as the present-day Kelpians knew) as they hid behind their technology. When one finally appears, its face still isn't seen, other than its [[RedEyesTakeWarning glowing red eyes]]. Which is probably a good thing, [[HumanoidAbomination given what the rest of it looks like]].

* ObviouslyEvil: One look at a an individual Ba'ul and one is hard-pressed not to immediately decide they're the bad guys.

* ObviouslyEvil: One look at a an individual Ba'ul and one is hard-pressed not to immediately decide they act like monsters.

* TheFaceless: No Kelpien had ever seen a Ba'ul as they hid behind their technology. When one finally appears, its face still isn't seen, other than its [[RedEyesTakeWarning glowing red eyes]]. Which is probably a good thing, [[HumanoidAbomination given what the rest of it looks like]].

* HumanoidAbomination: The Ba'ul look humanoid, with long hair covered in dripping oil, and they appear by rising out of a pool of a similar liquid.

* PoweredArmor: The Red Angel is a humanoid wearing some kind of very technologically-advanced full-body suit.

* {{Foreshadowing}}: Doctor Pollard notes that in the place of Saru's lost ganglia, new cartilage is growing that has a toothlike form. Later, when faced by a Ba'ul, Saru reveals the new tissue forms spikes that can be shot at a threat.

** The Red Angel is a humanoid wearing a very technologically-advanced set of PoweredArmor.

* WellIntentionedExtremist: The Ba'ul originally contained the Kelpiens to defend themselves, but over the years, the Ba'ul refused to look for any alternative other than the Culling.

* AGlassInTheHand: While Pike is trying to negotiate with the Ba'ul, Saru becomes so angry and keeping quiet that he shatters his bridge console's display with his bare hands.

''Discovery'' detects a new Red Angel signal outside of Federation space, coming from Kaminar, Saru's homeworld, and uncover the secrets of Kelpian and Ba'ul history.

* BatmanGambit: The Red Angel's plan was to manipulate a confrontation between ''Discovery'' and the Ba'ul which would result in the Ba'ul attempting genocide, and the linking of their pylons to do it allowed the Red Angel to disable the Ba'ul technology, saving the Kelpians and upsetting the planet's civilization.

* LoopholeAbuse: When Tyler questions whether ''Discovery'' can contact the Kelpiens in violation of the PrimeDirective, Burnham points out the Ba'ul have developed warp capability, so even though the Kelpiens themselves aren't warp-capable they ''have'' seen warp-capable technology and know about space flight, giving the crew some leeway to act.

* PoweredArmor: The Red Angel is a humanoid wearing some kind of very technologically advanced full-body suit.

** The Red Angel is a humanoid wearing a very technologically-advanced PoweredArmor.
* ScrewTheRulesImDoingWhatsRight: As soon as Burnham, Tilly, and Airiam uncover the true history of Kaminar, any discussion about interfering with the Kelpians and Ba'ul and PrimeDirective is immediately put aside, and Pike is prepared to start a war in order to defend the Kelpians against genocide, or to avenge them if he can't.

* BatmanGambit: The Red Angel's plan was to manipulate a confrontation between ''Discovery'' and the Ba'ul which would result in the Ba'ul attempting genocide, and the linking of their pylons to do it allowed the Red Angel to disable the Ba'ul technology, saving the Kelpians.

* {{Foreshadowing}}: Doctor Pollard notes that in the place of Saru's lost ganglia, new cartilage is growing that has a toothlike form. Later, when faced by a Ba'ul, Saru reveals the new tissue forms spikes that emerge and be fired.

''Discovery'' detects a new Red Angel signal outside of Federation space, coming from Kaminar, Saru's homeworld.

* TheFaceless: No Kelpien had ever seen a Ba'ul as they hid behind their technology. When one finally appears, its face still isn't seen, other than its [[GlowingEyesOfDoom glowing red eyes]]. Which is probably a good thing, [[HumanoidAbomination given what the rest of it looks like]].
* HumanoidAbomination: The Ba'ul look vaguely humanoid, with long hair covered in dripping oil, and they appear by rising out of a pool of a similar liquid.

** The Red Angel is a humanoid wearing a very technologically-advanced PowerSuit.

* BigDamnHeroes: Just when it looks like there's no way to save the Kelpians from genocide, the Red Angel appears to disable the Ba'ul tech.
* TheFaceless: No Kelpian had ever seen a Ba'ul as they hid behind their technology. When one finally appears its face still isn't seen other than its glowing red eyes. Which is probably a good thing [[HumanoidAbomination given what the rest of it looks like]].
* HumanoidAbomination: The Ba'ul looks like lie a humanoid...thing...with long hair covered in dripping oil that appears rising out of a pool of a similar liquid.
* LoopholeAbuse: When Tyler questions whether ''Discovery'' can contact the Kelpians in violation of the PrimeDirective, Burnham points out the Ba'ul have developed warp capability, so even though the Kelpians themselves aren't warp-capable they have seen warp-capable technology and know about space flight, giving the crew some leeway to act.
* OutOfCharacterMoment: In universe, Saru's loss of his constant fear causes actions other characters quickly notice.
* RedEyesTakeWarning: The only facial feature seen of the Ba'ul are its glowing red eyes.

** Twenty-three hundred years ago, the ''Kelpians'' were the predatory species and the Ba'ul were the victims who were nearly wiped out.
** The Red Angel is a humanoid wearing a very technologically advanced PowerSuit.
* WellIntentionedExtremist: The Ba'ul originally contained the Kelpians to defend themselves, but over the years refused to look for any alternative other than the Culling.

* GlowingRedEyesOfDoom: The only facial feature seen of the Ba'ul are its glowing red eyes.

* WellIntentionedExtremist: The Ba'ul originally contained the Kelpians to defend themselves, but over the years refused to look for any alternative other than the culling.

* TheFaceless: No Kelpian had ever seen a Ba'ul as they hid behind their technology. When one finally appears its face still isn't seen. Which is probably a good thing [[HumanoidAbomination given what the rest of it looks like]].

* TheReveal: Twenty-three hundred years ago, the ''Kelpians'' were the predatory species and the Ba'ul were the victims who were nearly wiped out.

* TheFaceless: No Kelpian had ever seen a Ba'ul as they hid behind their technology.

* OutOfCharacterMoment: In universe, Saru's loss of his constant fear causes actions other characters quickly notice.

* LoopholeAbuse: When Tyler questions whether ''Discovery'' can contact the Kelpians in violation of the PrimeDirective, Burnham points out the Ba'ul have developed warp capability, so even though the Kelpians themselves aren't warp-capable, they have seen warp-capable technology and know about space flight.

* The Faceless: No Kelpian had ever seen a Ba'ul as they hid behind their technology.