Ep 11. Delenda Est

In Andromeda season 3 episode 11, titled "Delenda Est", the crew of the Andromeda Ascendant faces a dangerous situation as they encounter a planet where the inhabitants are in a state of constant war. As they investigate the planet, they discover a group of individuals who have been genetically modified to possess superhuman abilities, including the ability to manipulate time itself.

However, the crew quickly learns that these genetically modified individuals, known as the Delvians, are not as benevolent as they may first seem. In fact, they are focused on an ultimate goal: the destruction of all non-Delvian life forms in the universe. The Delvians believe that all non-Delvian life is chaotic and therefore must be eradicated in order for order to prevail.

As the crew of the Andromeda Ascendant becomes embroiled in the conflict between the Delvians and the rest of the planet's inhabitants, they must decide where their loyalties lie. They realize that they cannot condone the wholesale destruction of all life in the universe, even if the Delvians believe it to be necessary for the greater good.

The situation becomes even more complicated when the Andromeda Ascendant's captain, Dylan Hunt, is captured by the Delvians. His captors attempt to use him as a bargaining chip to force the crew of the Andromeda Ascendant to stand down and allow the Delvians to proceed with their plan.

As the crew races against time to rescue their captain and prevent the Delvians from carrying out their plan, they must confront the moral dilemma at the heart of the conflict. Is it ever acceptable to sacrifice innocent lives for a greater goal, even if that goal is the preservation of order and stability? And can the crew of the Andromeda Ascendant find a way to stop the Delvians without resorting to violence themselves?

With high stakes and complex moral questions, "Delenda Est" is a gripping episode that asks tough questions about the nature of power, conflict, and the greater good. As the crew of the Andromeda Ascendant navigates these challenging waters, viewers will be on the edge of their seats, wondering what the ultimate outcome will be.