Line #30 Recap/StarTrekVoyagerS3E18Rise


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2	[[caption-width-right:350:Neelix finally [[GrewASpine grows a pair]] and calls Tuvok out. '''Big time.''']]
3	Stranded on a planet under threat from meteor bombardment, Tuvok, Neelix and several survivors must use an orbital tether to escape. Unfortunately one of the survivors is a murderer.
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5	!!This episode provides examples of:
6	* AbhorrentAdmirer: A platonic version with Neelix for Tuvok.
7	-->'''Neelix:''' It's strange, but I really like him. I just wish the feeling were mutual.
8	* AfterActionPatchUp: Tuvok to Neelix.
9	* AlmostDeadGuy: Dr. Vatm gasps out that he has to get something on the roof before dying. Tuvok believes he's delusional and was trying to open the door to escape, but Neelix insists there's something behind what Vatm was saying.
10	* CaptainCrash: This time the shuttle is piloted by Tuvok.
11	* CharacterDevelopment: This episode reveals that Neelix isn't ''completely'' lacking in perspective, and isn't oblivious to Tuvok's feelings towards him. In fact, Neelix has been quite frustrated over Tuvok's condescending attitude, and finally [[TheReasonYouSuckSpeech makes it known]] during their mission.
12	* ChekhovsGun: The data storage unit hidden on the roof has information used to knock out the vessel attacking Voyager.
13	* ColdEquation: Hanjuan suggests they throw out Dr. Vatm in revenge for him trying to take the elevator without them so there'll be more oxygen for the rest of them.
14	* ColonyDrop: Turns out the asteroids that keep dropping on the colony aren't an accident.
15	* ContrivedCoincidence: Not only does Dr. Vatm's datapad contain information proving the asteroids are artificial in nature, but somehow also contains tactical information that allows Voyager to defeat the Etanian starship, including that particular enemy ship's shield frequency. The asteroids' debris can be easily examined on the planet, but not so much with the Ethanian starship which didn't even come close to the planet yet nor interacted directly with Dr. Vatm..
16	* CrazySurvivalist: The woman who briefly takes Neelix hostage. Fortunately, she's not too crazy to be reasoned with.
17	* ADayInTheLimelight: A Neelix and Tuvok episode.
18	* DeadpanSnarker: Tuvok states, "I am looking for Mr. Neelix's... instinct. Perhaps it will be marked."
19	* DeadlyEuphemism: When Sklar tosses Tuvok off the elevator to his apparent death, he quips that he "returned to the surface." Later when the ambassador asks what happened to his aide, [[IronicEcho Neelix uses the same line]].
20	* DeathInTheClouds: RecycledInSpace with the protagonists confined to the space elevator cabin.
21	* DisneyVillainDeath: Sklar falls out of the elevator to his death. [[IFellForHours Which must have taken some time]].
22	* ExplosiveDecompression: Neelix opens the door to let Tuvok in, and the blast of escaping air throws Sklar off balance so Tuvok can grab him.
23	* GutFeeling: The usual defense of instinct (or 'luck', as Tuvok would put it) over Vulcan logic.
24	* HeKnowsTooMuch: Vatm is killed because he found out the truth about the asteroids.
25	* HesDeadJim: [[spoiler:Dr. Vatm]]'s heart tissue has broken down from poisoning.
26	* HeroicSecondWind: Thanks to Tuvok's encouragement, Neelix recovers enough to get them the rest of the way to safety.
27	* HisNameIs: Dr. Vatm is cut off by a SnowyScreenOfDeath before he can report what he's found to the ambassador. He refuses to trust the rescue party sent to find him, knowing there's a DoubleAgent involved.
28	* IResembleThatRemark: Tuvok does not have to have the last word. He does not. Really.
29	* JumpedAtTheCall: Neelix is eager to go on an away mission with Tuvok.
30	* LiteralCliffhanger: Sklar throws Tuvok off the elevator tens of thousands of feet above the ground, smugly goes back inside and locks the door. Then we see [[SavedByThePlatformBelow Tuvok has grabbed onto part of the elevator that's sticking out]]. The problem is that he can't get past the door, and the elevator is climbing into the upper atmosphere where there's no air to breathe.
31	* ObfuscatingStupidity: Sklar pretends to be nervous about everything that happens but is actually a DoubleAgent.
32	* PunchCatch: Tuvok showing Hanjuan who's top dog.
33	* RealMenHateAffection: Tuvok flinches when Hanjuan gives him a celebratory hug; he quickly desists.
34	* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech
35	-->'''Neelix:''' I'll tell you who's being emotional. You! You hide it beneath that Vulcan calm but truth is, you're filled with contempt and sarcasm, and I'm tired of being the target of all your hostility.
36	-->'''Tuvok:''' You are mistaken.
37	-->'''Lillias:''' No, he's not. I can see it every time you talk to Neelix. You're dismissive and condescending.
38	-->'''Tuvok:''' You are projecting your own emotional bias onto my actions. I have no feelings towards Mr. Neelix.
39	-->'''Neelix:''' That's right! That's exactly what I'm talking about! You have no feelings for me, but you have feelings against me. For three years you've ridiculed me and made it obvious to everyone that you have no respect for me. And I've tolerated it. You know why? You know why? Because you are smarter than I am, Tuvok, and more logical, stronger, superior in almost every way. And I admire you. But you don't have any instincts, have any gut feelings, and you don't really understand people. But non-Vulcans have feelings and they have to listen to them, and I've got to listen to mine, And right now they're telling me we need to get up on that roof and find out what the Doctor was talking about.
40	* SalvagePirates: The Etanian Order do this on a planetary scale, creating a natural disaster that requires the planet to be evacuated, then staking their claim.
41	* ScreenShake: The shuttle crashing and the elevator taking off (before it's stabilized).
42	* ShoutOut: To ''Film/TheFlightOfThePhoenix1965''. "You built...models?"
43	* SpaceElevator: The fact that space elevators have not appeared in ''Star Trek'' other than this one time may be related to the fact that [[FridgeBrilliance that region of the Delta Quadrant never discovered transporter technology]].
44	* SpannerInTheWorks: ''Voyager'''s presence screws up the Etanians' plans.
45	* StrawVulcan: As per "[[Recap/StarTrekS1E16TheGalileoSeven The Galileo Seven]]", a Vulcan goes round telling everyone how illogical they are until someone blows their top.
46	* SuddenlyShouting: Neelix loses his temper at Tuvok's condescending manner and shouts, "YOU'RE GOING TO LISTEN TO ME!"
47	* TapOnTheHead: Neelix gets kicked in the face and falls to the deck.
48	* TrainTopBattle: It's moving up instead of along, but all the other aspects of the trope are there.
49	* TheWorldsExpertOnGettingKilled: Neelix [[ButIReadABookAboutIt exaggerates his knowledge]] of orbital tethers so Tuvok will go along with his idea of using one to escape instead of waiting for rescue.
50	* ThrownOutTheAirlock: The elevator is so far up this trope would count.
51	* WhamLine
52	-->'''Tuvok:''' I believe he was murdered.

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