: In a nod to Star Trek: Voyager , Robert Picardo guest stars as Alara’s father, Ildis Kitan, providing insight into the parental pressure that fuels her insecurities.
: Even in a darker episode, Bortus provides comedic relief with his deadpan reactions to the bizarre events, such as appearing in a white wig. [S1E10] Firestorm
: It is eventually revealed that the "haunted ship" is actually a simulation Alara programmed to test herself, which she locked with a security protocol to ensure she couldn't quit until she overcame her fear. Cast & Production : In a nod to Star Trek: Voyager
: The episode features genuinely creepy imagery, including a terrifying clown (LaMarr’s fear), giant spiders (Mercer’s fear), and an endless abyss (Kelly’s fear). including a terrifying clown (LaMarr’s fear)