: It is discovered that Su'Kal, born on the dilithium planet, developed a unique biological connection to the mineral. His emotional trauma and powerful scream following his mother's death triggered "The Burn," sending a subspace shockwave that made dilithium inert galaxy-wide.
: While the away team is on the planet, the villainous Osyraa and her Emerald Chain arrive and successfully hijack the U.S.S. Discovery , leaving Burnham and the crew in their most dire situation yet. Star Trek: Discovery Season 3 Episode 11 Review: Su'Kal : It is discovered that Su'Kal, born on
In this episode, the U.S.S. Discovery travels to the Verubin Nebula, where they find a planet made almost entirely of dilithium. Discovery , leaving Burnham and the crew in
: Captain Saru, Michael Burnham, and Dr. Culber beam down to a crashed Kelpien ship, the Khi'eth . Inside, they encounter Su'Kal , a Kelpien orphan who has lived for over 100 years in a holographic simulation designed to protect and raise him. : Captain Saru, Michael Burnham, and Dr
: Due to the holodeck's malfunctioning programs, the away team's physical appearances are altered: Saru appears human (portrayed by actor Doug Jones without his usual prosthetics), Burnham as a Trill, and Culber as a Bajoran.