1 00:00:02,991 --> 00:00:05,203 Previously on Enterprise. 2 00:00:05,453 --> 00:00:07,123 How do you plan to get inside it? 3 00:00:07,248 --> 00:00:08,875 We're pretty sure we found a way in. 4 00:00:08,100 --> 00:00:11,212 I'm sending a crew in a shuttlepod. 5 00:00:11,337 --> 00:00:15,176 The spheres are controlled by a network of artificial intelligence. 6 00:00:15,301 --> 00:00:17,847 This section houses a redundant memory core. 7 00:00:17,972 --> 00:00:20,434 It should contain a significant amount of information. 8 00:00:20,559 --> 00:00:23,355 We're hoping that'll include data on the sphere-builders. 9 00:00:25,442 --> 00:00:26,818 Hawkins! 10 00:00:29,196 --> 00:00:32,785 I'll be at your side no matter what happens. 11 00:00:32,994 --> 00:00:35,414 We've taken control of the weapon. 12 00:00:36,082 --> 00:00:38,335 We're going to launch it. 13 00:00:39,253 --> 00:00:40,505 Wait! 14 00:00:45,345 --> 00:00:48,057 We have an image of your ship firing. 15 00:00:48,183 --> 00:00:51,980 - They left me no choice. - And you've left me no choice. 16 00:00:52,606 --> 00:00:55,068 The crew on that ship... 17 00:00:55,194 --> 00:00:58,865 are the last Xindi you'll ever betray. 18 00:00:59,073 --> 00:01:02,329 The weapon cannot be launched without three of the codes. 19 00:01:02,954 --> 00:01:06,043 Do you really believe we haven't considered that? 20 00:01:07,628 --> 00:01:08,880 Hoshi! 21 00:01:36,546 --> 00:01:39,551 Why am I here? What do you want? 22 00:01:39,801 --> 00:01:42,805 We were impressed with your linguistic abilities. 23 00:01:42,930 --> 00:01:47,520 Aquatic is difficult to master. I've heard it spoken my entire life... 24 00:01:47,645 --> 00:01:50,358 but still, it doesn't come easily to me. 25 00:01:50,483 --> 00:01:52,486 Maybe you should have applied yourself more. 26 00:01:52,611 --> 00:01:55,824 We have some encoded data we need translated. 27 00:01:56,199 --> 00:02:00,622 - I'm not a cryptologist. - I have confidence in your abilities. 28 00:02:01,124 --> 00:02:04,170 That's very flattering, but you'll have to manage on your own. 29 00:02:04,295 --> 00:02:09,261 If you refuse, we'll have no further use for you. 30 00:02:12,640 --> 00:02:14,810 Get her ready for the procedure. 31 00:02:20,235 --> 00:02:23,991 She's surprisingly strong-willed for a primate. 32 00:02:27,621 --> 00:02:32,169 We'll see how defiant she is after our surgeons have finished with her. 33 00:02:35,174 --> 00:02:37,636 We'll have the launch codes soon enough. 34 00:02:43,770 --> 00:02:46,440 It's been a long road 35 00:02:48,235 --> 00:02:50,863 Gettin' from there to here 36 00:02:51,447 --> 00:02:54,369 It's been a long time 37 00:02:55,203 --> 00:02:58,834 But my time is finally near 38 00:02:59,334 --> 00:03:02,881 And I will see my dream Come alive at last 39 00:03:03,757 --> 00:03:06,720 I will touch the sky 40 00:03:07,179 --> 00:03:10,935 And they're not gonna Hold me down no more 41 00:03:11,060 --> 00:03:14,189 No, they're not gonna change my mind 42 00:03:14,314 --> 00:03:18,779 'Cause I've got faith of the heart 43 00:03:18,988 --> 00:03:22,159 I'm going where my heart will take me 44 00:03:22,285 --> 00:03:26,624 I've got faith to believe 45 00:03:26,749 --> 00:03:29,838 I can do anything 46 00:03:29,963 --> 00:03:33,801 I've got strength of the soul 47 00:03:34,511 --> 00:03:37,640 And no one's gonna bend or break me 48 00:03:37,765 --> 00:03:42,105 I can reach any star 49 00:03:43,316 --> 00:03:45,402 I've got faith 50 00:03:47,363 --> 00:03:50,659 I've got faith 51 00:03:51,161 --> 00:03:54,582 Faith of the heart 52 00:04:17,074 --> 00:04:18,743 We need to access the data from this. 53 00:04:18,868 --> 00:04:21,872 Meet me in the Command Centre in half an hour. I'll assist you. 54 00:04:21,997 --> 00:04:24,376 - What did we miss? - The Reptilians took the weapon. 55 00:04:24,501 --> 00:04:26,128 - Have they launched it? - We don't know. 56 00:04:26,254 --> 00:04:29,634 The Captain's on his way to the surface, he wants to figure out our next move. 57 00:04:29,759 --> 00:04:31,804 - And they took Hoshi. She's gone. - Who? 58 00:04:31,929 --> 00:04:36,102 Reptilians, Insectoids, we don't know. They transported her off the Bridge. 59 00:04:39,189 --> 00:04:40,900 Where's Corporal Hawkins? 60 00:04:41,401 --> 00:04:44,906 The sphere had an automated defence mechanism. 61 00:04:46,826 --> 00:04:49,329 He was killed. I'm sorry, Major. 62 00:04:54,253 --> 00:04:56,757 I'm sure you did everything you could. 63 00:04:57,925 --> 00:04:59,803 I'd appreciate a full report. 64 00:05:11,988 --> 00:05:13,072 Where are they? 65 00:05:13,197 --> 00:05:15,284 We're trying to determine their location. 66 00:05:15,409 --> 00:05:17,704 It's difficult to track them inside a vortex. 67 00:05:17,830 --> 00:05:19,415 For all you know, they could be heading to Earth. 68 00:05:19,540 --> 00:05:22,211 They can't deploy the weapon. Not yet. 69 00:05:22,462 --> 00:05:25,049 Each of the five species has a set of commands... 70 00:05:25,174 --> 00:05:27,010 to initiate the arming sequence. 71 00:05:27,135 --> 00:05:30,097 Three of them are needed to activate the weapon. 72 00:05:30,348 --> 00:05:34,062 They only have two. We obviously don't intend to give them ours. 73 00:05:34,187 --> 00:05:37,859 - What about the Aquatics? - Their actions aren't easy to predict. 74 00:05:37,984 --> 00:05:40,780 But so far, they seem determined not to take sides. 75 00:05:40,905 --> 00:05:43,576 It's likely the Reptilians and Insectoids will attempt... 76 00:05:43,701 --> 00:05:46,247 to bypass the command codes themselves. 77 00:05:46,372 --> 00:05:48,625 And that will take time. 78 00:05:51,545 --> 00:05:54,467 They've abducted my Communications Officer. 79 00:05:55,093 --> 00:05:56,971 Up until now I didn't know why. 80 00:05:57,096 --> 00:06:00,559 You believe they'll use her to decrypt the arming sequence? 81 00:06:01,060 --> 00:06:05,149 - She'll never cooperate. - She may not have a choice. 82 00:06:10,699 --> 00:06:12,410 This could be a command subroutine. 83 00:06:12,535 --> 00:06:14,871 And it could be a letter to Santa Claus. 84 00:06:14,997 --> 00:06:17,960 I wouldn't mind having Hoshi here right now. 85 00:06:18,377 --> 00:06:22,258 - We'll have to make do without her. - I just hope she's okay. 86 00:06:23,384 --> 00:06:27,808 We're here to analyse this data, not speculate on Ensign Sato's fate. 87 00:06:29,351 --> 00:06:30,437 You okay? 88 00:06:35,277 --> 00:06:36,863 I'm fond of Hoshi as well... 89 00:06:36,988 --> 00:06:40,577 but we can't allow her situation to become a distraction. 90 00:06:42,329 --> 00:06:43,539 Any luck? 91 00:06:43,664 --> 00:06:47,712 There's a great deal of data to analyse, but we've made some progress. 92 00:06:47,837 --> 00:06:51,343 We know the spheres are connected by a subspace energy grid... 93 00:06:51,551 --> 00:06:55,264 but four of them appear to be integral to that connection. 94 00:06:55,432 --> 00:06:58,686 The closest one's here. We've designated it sphere 41. 95 00:06:58,811 --> 00:07:00,272 Integral how? 96 00:07:00,564 --> 00:07:02,484 I believe they act as control spheres... 97 00:07:02,609 --> 00:07:05,196 allowing the network to operate in concert. 98 00:07:07,157 --> 00:07:11,205 If we can damage one of them, would it disrupt the entire grid? 99 00:07:11,747 --> 00:07:14,627 Maybe. It also might have no effect. 100 00:07:14,877 --> 00:07:16,880 We just don't have enough information yet. 101 00:07:17,005 --> 00:07:19,008 - Keep at it. - Aye, sir. 102 00:07:22,805 --> 00:07:26,227 Cooperate and this won't be necessary. 103 00:07:28,146 --> 00:07:29,231 Wait. 104 00:07:30,149 --> 00:07:34,864 After the injection, the parasites will invade your neocortex. 105 00:07:35,490 --> 00:07:38,829 Once they begin reconfiguring your synaptic pathways... 106 00:07:38,954 --> 00:07:42,001 you'll be much more compliant. 107 00:07:42,251 --> 00:07:45,588 Before your primate brain is... 108 00:07:45,714 --> 00:07:48,802 too badly damaged to understand... 109 00:07:48,927 --> 00:07:53,934 I want to thank you for helping us destroy your world. 110 00:08:08,706 --> 00:08:11,669 If they'd stayed in the vortex, we wouldn't have found them. 111 00:08:11,794 --> 00:08:13,964 They're less than four light-years from here. 112 00:08:14,089 --> 00:08:16,926 Why have they stopped? They could've been halfway to Earth by now. 113 00:08:17,052 --> 00:08:19,013 They're attempting to arm the weapon. 114 00:08:19,138 --> 00:08:22,100 The propulsion system has to be off-line to do it. 115 00:08:22,685 --> 00:08:25,689 - How quickly can we get there? - That wouldn't be wise. 116 00:08:25,814 --> 00:08:28,109 They've been joined by at least a dozen vessels. 117 00:08:28,234 --> 00:08:30,864 - You have nearly as many ships. - You may have noticed... 118 00:08:30,989 --> 00:08:34,827 that Reptilians and Insectoids are more belligerent than we are. 119 00:08:34,952 --> 00:08:37,457 Their ships are armed accordingly. 120 00:08:38,124 --> 00:08:41,630 - We're no match for them. - We've been outgunned before, sir. 121 00:08:41,755 --> 00:08:45,385 We did not come all this way to give up without a fight. 122 00:08:46,970 --> 00:08:48,973 Would the Aquatics be a match for them? 123 00:08:49,099 --> 00:08:51,686 Their ships are extremely powerful... 124 00:08:51,811 --> 00:08:54,732 but they've seen your evidence. They're not convinced. 125 00:08:54,857 --> 00:08:58,697 That was before the Reptilians murdered Degra and stole the weapon. 126 00:08:58,822 --> 00:09:00,616 We're looking at civil war. 127 00:09:00,741 --> 00:09:02,786 Can they afford to sit back and do nothing? 128 00:09:04,956 --> 00:09:06,749 Let me talk to them. 129 00:09:15,763 --> 00:09:19,101 Now isn't the time to dissolve the Council. 130 00:09:24,067 --> 00:09:28,532 So we should leave our fate in the hands of the Reptilians and Insectoids? 131 00:09:33,289 --> 00:09:34,750 I disagree. 132 00:09:35,083 --> 00:09:38,379 The evidence the humans provided can't be ignored. 133 00:09:43,054 --> 00:09:45,432 I didn't quite catch that last part. 134 00:09:45,557 --> 00:09:48,019 They've agreed to meet with us. 135 00:09:48,394 --> 00:09:50,773 But don't expect much, Captain. 136 00:10:01,580 --> 00:10:04,043 How long do they plan to keep us waiting? 137 00:10:04,168 --> 00:10:07,506 You have to deal with the Aquatics on their terms. 138 00:10:07,631 --> 00:10:11,387 They're extremely deliberate in everything they do. 139 00:10:17,354 --> 00:10:18,940 You all right? 140 00:10:19,857 --> 00:10:22,528 My species doesn't like the water. 141 00:10:23,488 --> 00:10:24,656 They're here. 142 00:10:28,954 --> 00:10:30,707 Thank you for seeing me. 143 00:10:30,832 --> 00:10:34,754 I'm afraid my Communications Officer was abducted by the Reptilians. 144 00:10:35,714 --> 00:10:39,302 That is regrettable, but her presence is no longer necessary. 145 00:10:39,302 --> 00:10:39,678 That is regrettable, but her presence is no longer necessary. 146 00:10:39,845 --> 00:10:42,474 We've had time to study your language. 147 00:10:42,599 --> 00:10:46,522 Then I'll get to the point. We need your help. 148 00:10:47,148 --> 00:10:49,317 We've made our position clear. 149 00:10:49,443 --> 00:10:52,739 Your evidence is intriguing, but far from conclusive. 150 00:10:52,865 --> 00:10:55,618 We require more time to evaluate it. 151 00:10:55,869 --> 00:10:58,873 And if my world gets torn to rubble in the meantime? 152 00:10:58,998 --> 00:11:03,380 The Reptilians and the Insectoids cannot deploy the weapon on their own. 153 00:11:03,505 --> 00:11:05,090 That may not be true. 154 00:11:05,215 --> 00:11:09,263 I believe they took my officer to help them decipher a third launch code. 155 00:11:09,680 --> 00:11:14,021 After your deliberations, you may find a decision's been made without you. 156 00:11:14,146 --> 00:11:15,939 This changes nothing. 157 00:11:16,065 --> 00:11:18,944 Just because the Reptilians choose to act rashly... 158 00:11:19,070 --> 00:11:20,989 does not mean we will do the same. 159 00:11:21,114 --> 00:11:22,992 So you'd rather sit back and do nothing... 160 00:11:23,117 --> 00:11:24,327 Captain. 161 00:11:24,452 --> 00:11:26,873 ...while they condemn all five of your species to extinction. 162 00:11:26,998 --> 00:11:30,544 You may return to your ship. You will be informed of our decision. 163 00:11:30,669 --> 00:11:32,255 One last question. 164 00:11:32,464 --> 00:11:37,472 Have these Guardians told you where you'll establish your new homeworld? 165 00:11:38,473 --> 00:11:41,227 The one humans are destined to destroy? 166 00:11:42,270 --> 00:11:44,399 Is it here, in the Expanse? 167 00:11:46,110 --> 00:11:48,154 In case you haven't noticed... 168 00:11:48,279 --> 00:11:52,202 the spheres are turning it into a trans-dimensional wasteland. 169 00:11:52,411 --> 00:11:54,705 None of you will be able to survive. 170 00:11:56,875 --> 00:11:59,629 You say the Guardians have helped you. 171 00:12:00,338 --> 00:12:02,926 Have they ever tried to disable the spheres? 172 00:12:03,260 --> 00:12:05,304 Because we've found a way. 173 00:12:09,519 --> 00:12:14,609 Help me save my people and I can help you save yours. 174 00:12:45,947 --> 00:12:47,073 Report. 175 00:12:47,199 --> 00:12:51,539 She's penetrated the first layer of encryption. Nothing further. 176 00:12:53,374 --> 00:12:56,171 Do you understand what we want you to do? 177 00:12:58,174 --> 00:13:01,762 I'm to bypass the Aquatic encryption protocols. 178 00:13:02,889 --> 00:13:06,686 And you realise we need this done quickly. 179 00:13:07,437 --> 00:13:10,108 I'm not familiar with these ciphers. 180 00:13:11,693 --> 00:13:13,071 I'm trying. 181 00:13:13,655 --> 00:13:14,949 Are you? 182 00:13:23,461 --> 00:13:26,132 She's more resistant than I imagined. 183 00:13:26,799 --> 00:13:29,302 Prepare her for another procedure. 184 00:13:49,958 --> 00:13:53,213 You would sacrifice yourself to stop us. 185 00:13:53,797 --> 00:13:57,761 Don't worry. You won't have to live with your guilt for long. 186 00:14:03,896 --> 00:14:07,317 Commander! I can't access the arming matrix. 187 00:14:08,402 --> 00:14:10,489 She's added a layer of encryption! 188 00:14:10,614 --> 00:14:13,451 You were ordered to watch her! 189 00:14:20,754 --> 00:14:23,674 A deflector pulse might disrupt the subspace links. 190 00:14:23,799 --> 00:14:26,345 It wouldn't generate enough power. 191 00:14:28,056 --> 00:14:31,144 We could tie the impulse reactors directly into the array. 192 00:14:31,269 --> 00:14:34,941 Sure, if you want to rupture every EPS conduit on the ship. 193 00:14:35,818 --> 00:14:38,780 The Captain told the Aquatics we could disable these spheres. 194 00:14:38,905 --> 00:14:41,617 And I'm trying not to make a liar out of him. 195 00:14:41,993 --> 00:14:42,994 Really? 196 00:14:43,620 --> 00:14:44,956 What do you mean by that? 197 00:14:45,081 --> 00:14:47,543 You've dismissed all of my proposals. 198 00:14:47,668 --> 00:14:51,131 When you come up with one that doesn't involve blowing ourselves up... 199 00:14:51,257 --> 00:14:53,426 I'll be a little more enthusiastic. 200 00:14:53,718 --> 00:14:57,057 Or you might surprise me with an idea of your own. 201 00:15:00,520 --> 00:15:03,275 Maybe you haven't had time to meditate, I don't know... 202 00:15:03,400 --> 00:15:06,487 but whatever's going on with you lately, I've had about enough. 203 00:15:06,612 --> 00:15:08,532 I'll work on this in Engineering. 204 00:15:08,657 --> 00:15:11,662 Call me if you have any more brilliant ideas. 205 00:15:12,454 --> 00:15:14,916 Commander. Trip! 206 00:15:22,261 --> 00:15:25,515 Everything that's happened recently... 207 00:15:25,640 --> 00:15:29,271 has caused me to become slightly emotional. 208 00:15:32,358 --> 00:15:35,614 - I've noticed. - I apologise. 209 00:15:36,740 --> 00:15:38,451 Forget about it. 210 00:15:39,745 --> 00:15:41,247 I wish I could. 211 00:15:42,123 --> 00:15:45,378 It may take some time before I regain my control. 212 00:15:47,632 --> 00:15:52,138 It will be difficult to do, especially on my own. 213 00:15:55,518 --> 00:15:58,314 This hasn't been easy for any of us. 214 00:16:08,078 --> 00:16:11,458 You know how much I appreciate what you did for me. 215 00:16:11,917 --> 00:16:15,881 When this is all over, if you want to talk, I'm all ears. 216 00:16:21,682 --> 00:16:24,435 Why don't we take another crack at this? 217 00:16:26,313 --> 00:16:30,570 The Council has disbanded. The weapon is under our control. 218 00:16:30,903 --> 00:16:33,532 Excellent. Deploy it immediately. 219 00:16:33,657 --> 00:16:36,745 As soon as we decrypt the third launch code. 220 00:16:36,871 --> 00:16:39,958 We've encountered some difficulties. 221 00:16:40,125 --> 00:16:43,839 The longer you delay, the more likely the timelines will shift against you. 222 00:16:43,964 --> 00:16:48,972 Then perhaps you could provide more of your valuable assistance. 223 00:16:50,557 --> 00:16:54,646 - Help us get the code. - That's not possible. 224 00:16:54,813 --> 00:16:58,360 It should be a simple matter to peer into the past... 225 00:16:58,527 --> 00:17:01,156 extract the necessary data. 226 00:17:01,281 --> 00:17:04,995 We only detect large fluctuations in the timescape. 227 00:17:05,329 --> 00:17:07,624 The fine details are obscured. 228 00:17:07,957 --> 00:17:09,168 Really? 229 00:17:10,085 --> 00:17:15,177 You've seen more than enough detail to learn how to meddle in our affairs... 230 00:17:15,552 --> 00:17:18,181 to turn the Xindi species against each other. 231 00:17:18,306 --> 00:17:22,103 Everything we've done has been to protect the Xindi. 232 00:17:22,312 --> 00:17:27,445 Then finish what you've started. If it's within your power. 233 00:17:28,363 --> 00:17:31,283 The timelines are in constant flux. 234 00:17:31,409 --> 00:17:34,455 Many of them favour the Primates and the Arboreals. 235 00:17:34,914 --> 00:17:37,710 Some even favour the humans. 236 00:17:38,253 --> 00:17:40,214 Unless that's the outcome you desire... 237 00:17:40,339 --> 00:17:43,343 I suggest you find a way to launch the weapon. 238 00:17:53,775 --> 00:17:56,696 This appears to be some kind of interspatial manifold... 239 00:17:56,822 --> 00:17:58,282 on the surface of sphere 41. 240 00:17:58,407 --> 00:18:01,620 - What they use to connect the spheres. - That's what we're thinking. 241 00:18:01,745 --> 00:18:04,457 T'Pol figured out how to target it with a deflector pulse. 242 00:18:04,583 --> 00:18:05,835 Well done. 243 00:18:05,960 --> 00:18:09,047 We haven't exactly got all the details worked out yet. 244 00:18:09,172 --> 00:18:10,925 Then you'd better keep at it. 245 00:18:11,050 --> 00:18:14,889 If the Aquatics decide to help us, they might want to hear those details. 246 00:18:15,015 --> 00:18:18,520 Captain. I hope you didn't make them any promises. 247 00:18:20,773 --> 00:18:23,319 - We'll keep working. - Please do. 248 00:18:30,872 --> 00:18:33,792 - Any word? - It's only been three hours. 249 00:18:34,918 --> 00:18:38,591 The Council once needed to resolve a simple logistical matter. 250 00:18:38,716 --> 00:18:42,764 It took the Aquatics six days to agree to attend the meeting. 251 00:18:43,056 --> 00:18:45,769 I'm surprised you were ever able to get anything done. 252 00:18:45,894 --> 00:18:49,690 On the contrary, their prudence was usually the only thing... 253 00:18:49,816 --> 00:18:52,612 that kept the Council from dissolving into chaos. 254 00:18:52,737 --> 00:18:55,240 That's why Degra had them build the weapon. 255 00:18:55,366 --> 00:18:59,246 He didn't want the Reptilians and Insectoids to have too much control. 256 00:18:59,372 --> 00:19:02,502 That's actually something I wanted to discuss with you. 257 00:19:02,710 --> 00:19:06,090 If we're successful, and we destroy the weapon... 258 00:19:06,800 --> 00:19:09,929 What's to prevent us from building another one? 259 00:19:11,264 --> 00:19:13,058 I knew Degra for many years. 260 00:19:13,184 --> 00:19:16,230 He could be difficult, uncompromising. 261 00:19:16,730 --> 00:19:18,692 We argued often. 262 00:19:18,817 --> 00:19:22,030 For instance, when he insisted that we meet with you. 263 00:19:22,948 --> 00:19:26,537 But when Degra spoke, only a fool would ignore him. 264 00:19:27,371 --> 00:19:31,335 He believed there was a future between your people and ours. 265 00:19:32,379 --> 00:19:36,593 When this is over, I intend to see if he was right. 266 00:19:37,970 --> 00:19:40,766 Captain Archer, please report to the Bridge. 267 00:19:43,228 --> 00:19:44,354 Report. 268 00:19:44,479 --> 00:19:47,192 Six vessels approaching, sir. All Aquatic. 269 00:19:47,318 --> 00:19:49,696 That was remarkably fast. 270 00:19:51,324 --> 00:19:53,368 Open a channel to the lead ship. 271 00:19:54,619 --> 00:19:57,833 - We've considered your proposal. - And? 272 00:19:58,125 --> 00:20:00,879 We will help you intercept the weapon. 273 00:20:05,594 --> 00:20:06,763 Thank you. 274 00:20:07,096 --> 00:20:09,975 We expect you to honour our agreement. 275 00:20:10,393 --> 00:20:13,147 You will attempt to disable the spheres. 276 00:20:17,779 --> 00:20:20,908 How do these developments affect the timeline? 277 00:20:21,076 --> 00:20:24,622 It's difficult to say. They continue to fluctuate. 278 00:20:24,914 --> 00:20:29,337 However, most now indicate the humans will prevail. 279 00:20:31,173 --> 00:20:34,303 Then the time has come for us to intervene. 280 00:20:34,804 --> 00:20:38,101 - Is there another problem? - Quite the opposite. 281 00:20:42,607 --> 00:20:46,488 - The third launch code. - We have complete access. 282 00:20:47,197 --> 00:20:50,284 It appears the primate was useful after all. 283 00:20:52,287 --> 00:20:54,082 Take her back to her cell. 284 00:20:55,042 --> 00:20:57,295 Initiate the pre-arming protocols. 285 00:20:57,421 --> 00:20:59,716 Inform me when the weapon is ready for launch. 286 00:21:01,969 --> 00:21:05,223 Captain's Starlog, February 13, 2154. 287 00:21:06,767 --> 00:21:11,274 We're preparing to enter a Xindi vortex, thanks to some help from the Aquatics. 288 00:21:11,566 --> 00:21:13,777 If everything goes as planned... 289 00:21:13,902 --> 00:21:17,074 we'll intercept the weapon in less than two hours. 290 00:21:17,241 --> 00:21:19,703 Enterprise may be coming apart at the seams... 291 00:21:19,828 --> 00:21:22,123 but I can't say the same for the crew. 292 00:21:22,248 --> 00:21:24,711 After nearly eight months in the Expanse... 293 00:21:24,836 --> 00:21:26,964 they're ready to do what they came to do... 294 00:21:27,089 --> 00:21:30,469 no matter what it takes, no matter what the cost. 295 00:21:52,502 --> 00:21:54,963 Have you assembled your boarding party? 296 00:21:55,089 --> 00:21:57,133 Ready to deploy on your command. 297 00:21:57,342 --> 00:21:58,928 I wish I was leading it myself. 298 00:21:59,053 --> 00:22:01,515 Your place is on the Bridge, sir. 299 00:22:02,641 --> 00:22:04,352 No offence, Major. 300 00:22:04,769 --> 00:22:07,273 It's just that Ensign Sato is a friend. 301 00:22:12,030 --> 00:22:14,742 That's my report on Corporal Hawkins. 302 00:22:15,994 --> 00:22:17,789 Thank you. 303 00:22:18,081 --> 00:22:20,084 Would you like to go over my rescue plan? 304 00:22:20,209 --> 00:22:23,630 First, I'd like to know if we have a problem. 305 00:22:24,674 --> 00:22:25,675 Sir? 306 00:22:25,800 --> 00:22:28,638 If you blame me for the Corporal's death. 307 00:22:31,100 --> 00:22:33,228 Permission to speak freely? 308 00:22:34,146 --> 00:22:37,901 I've never liked putting my people under someone else's command. 309 00:22:38,152 --> 00:22:40,906 You're Senior Tactical Officer, but they're my team. 310 00:22:42,491 --> 00:22:44,161 I can't help but think that... 311 00:22:45,371 --> 00:22:48,125 if I'd been there things might have turned out differently. 312 00:22:48,250 --> 00:22:51,129 I did everything I could. Things happened very fast. 313 00:22:51,254 --> 00:22:53,549 - I understand. - I'm not finished. 314 00:22:53,842 --> 00:22:56,387 Hawkins may well have been a MACO... 315 00:22:58,265 --> 00:23:00,560 but he was my responsibility out there. 316 00:23:10,575 --> 00:23:15,540 When we first came aboard Enterprise, we definitely felt like outsiders. 317 00:23:15,832 --> 00:23:17,668 If I contributed to that, I apologise... 318 00:23:17,794 --> 00:23:21,674 My point is none of us feel that way anymore. 319 00:23:22,926 --> 00:23:27,057 We're all part of the same crew, no matter which uniform we wear. 320 00:23:28,393 --> 00:23:30,687 Don't worry about Ensign Sato. 321 00:23:31,021 --> 00:23:32,565 We'll bring her home. 322 00:23:51,093 --> 00:23:53,972 I'd almost forgotten what Chef can do with a steak. 323 00:23:55,766 --> 00:23:58,979 I hope the crew forgives me for not patching up the Galley sooner. 324 00:23:59,104 --> 00:24:03,444 I've heard no complaints, except from Chef, of course. 325 00:24:05,280 --> 00:24:07,658 When this is all over, I plan on having a little chat... 326 00:24:07,784 --> 00:24:11,789 with the Starfleet Quartermaster about what they put in those ration packs. 327 00:24:12,499 --> 00:24:16,338 When this is all over, I won't be complaining about the food. 328 00:24:16,464 --> 00:24:19,760 I'll just be happy to get back to our original mission. 329 00:24:19,885 --> 00:24:22,180 Hope you're planning on swinging by Earth first. 330 00:24:22,305 --> 00:24:26,478 I told the Engineering team I'd buy them a few rounds at the 602 Club. 331 00:24:26,603 --> 00:24:28,689 You're both invited, of course. 332 00:24:28,814 --> 00:24:30,567 I wouldn't miss it. 333 00:24:31,861 --> 00:24:33,405 What about you? 334 00:24:36,951 --> 00:24:39,038 You may buy me a drink, if you wish. 335 00:24:41,834 --> 00:24:44,338 I meant, what are your plans for the future? 336 00:24:44,463 --> 00:24:47,258 It's been a long time since you've been to Vulcan. 337 00:24:47,383 --> 00:24:50,597 The High Command would be lucky to get you back. 338 00:24:50,722 --> 00:24:53,976 There are some colleagues I'd enjoy seeing again. 339 00:24:55,229 --> 00:24:59,527 But I've considered formalising my service with Starfleet. 340 00:25:03,783 --> 00:25:08,164 I may be able to pull some strings, get you out of basic training. 341 00:25:08,456 --> 00:25:10,417 Can you imagine the look on Soval's face... 342 00:25:10,543 --> 00:25:13,213 when he sees her in a Starfleet uniform? 343 00:25:13,338 --> 00:25:14,841 Please let me be there. 344 00:25:14,966 --> 00:25:17,177 I said I was considering it. 345 00:25:17,929 --> 00:25:19,806 Bridge to the Captain. 346 00:25:20,933 --> 00:25:21,977 Go ahead. 347 00:25:22,102 --> 00:25:23,728 We're approaching the coordinates. 348 00:25:23,854 --> 00:25:25,940 Tactical Alert. I'm on my way. 349 00:25:32,074 --> 00:25:33,535 Activate the reactor. 350 00:25:33,660 --> 00:25:35,538 Yes, Lieutenant. 351 00:25:45,051 --> 00:25:48,307 Commander Dolim, the final arming sequence has begun. 352 00:25:48,474 --> 00:25:51,311 Excellent. Inform me when you are ready. 353 00:25:53,147 --> 00:25:55,650 I'll be in my thermal chamber. 354 00:25:56,819 --> 00:25:59,114 - What is it? - A vortex is opening. 355 00:25:59,239 --> 00:26:00,408 Where? 356 00:26:00,658 --> 00:26:03,537 Bearing 2-7-9, range 4,000 kilometres. 357 00:26:03,662 --> 00:26:05,832 Were you expecting reinforcements? 358 00:26:07,043 --> 00:26:08,085 No. 359 00:26:18,392 --> 00:26:19,853 Arboreals. 360 00:26:22,023 --> 00:26:24,068 Send a patrol to intercept them. 361 00:26:24,193 --> 00:26:28,825 More vortexes are opening. 14. 18 ships. 362 00:26:34,100 --> 00:26:37,254 Aquatics. Six ships approaching the weapon. 363 00:26:37,379 --> 00:26:38,798 Target them! 364 00:26:39,715 --> 00:26:42,052 Have Commander Kolo's squadron maintain position. 365 00:26:47,686 --> 00:26:49,021 They're moving to intercept... 366 00:26:49,146 --> 00:26:52,442 but they're keeping a substantial force around the weapon. 367 00:26:53,570 --> 00:26:55,948 - Feel like taking them on? - Give me the word, sir. 368 00:27:02,833 --> 00:27:05,712 This is Captain Archer. Cut us loose. 369 00:27:16,186 --> 00:27:18,147 Sir, the humans. 370 00:27:27,661 --> 00:27:29,206 Steady, Travis. 371 00:27:35,464 --> 00:27:36,549 They're breaking off. 372 00:27:36,674 --> 00:27:39,386 Have all ships concentrate their fire on the weapon. 373 00:27:43,142 --> 00:27:45,312 - We're in range. - Fire. 374 00:27:57,413 --> 00:27:59,625 They're targeting the primary generators. 375 00:27:59,750 --> 00:28:01,962 Continue the arming sequence. 376 00:28:05,217 --> 00:28:06,969 Minor damage to the starboard nacelle. 377 00:28:07,094 --> 00:28:09,974 - We're still in the fight. - Bring us around for another pass. 378 00:28:12,435 --> 00:28:14,564 Target the Earth vessel! 379 00:28:16,358 --> 00:28:19,153 We can't, sir. The Aquatics are protecting them. 380 00:28:27,958 --> 00:28:30,503 Captain, I've located Ensign Sato. 381 00:28:32,131 --> 00:28:34,092 She's on board one of the Reptilian vessels. 382 00:28:34,217 --> 00:28:35,511 Can you get a transporter lock? 383 00:28:35,636 --> 00:28:37,222 She's somewhere on the first three decks. 384 00:28:37,347 --> 00:28:39,099 I can't pinpoint her exact location. 385 00:28:39,225 --> 00:28:40,685 Send Major Hayes and his team. 386 00:28:40,810 --> 00:28:41,854 Aye, sir. 387 00:29:14,693 --> 00:29:17,740 We've lost eight vessels. We've only disabled two of theirs. 388 00:29:17,907 --> 00:29:19,618 We're no match for the Aquatics. 389 00:29:19,785 --> 00:29:22,664 Lieutenant! We must deploy the weapon now. 390 00:29:22,830 --> 00:29:24,625 We need another five minutes. 391 00:29:27,295 --> 00:29:29,298 In another five minutes... 392 00:29:29,423 --> 00:29:32,220 it will be destroyed, and you along with it! 393 00:29:59,802 --> 00:30:00,803 Ensign. 394 00:30:07,104 --> 00:30:11,444 Hayes to Enterprise. Enterprise, respond. 395 00:30:13,655 --> 00:30:16,409 We should get back to the beam-in point. 396 00:30:20,707 --> 00:30:23,045 The Reptilians are under attack. 397 00:30:23,253 --> 00:30:27,050 If we don't act, the weapon will be destroyed. 398 00:30:27,301 --> 00:30:31,389 The timelines now indicate that is the likely outcome. 399 00:30:32,558 --> 00:30:33,852 Proceed. 400 00:30:50,084 --> 00:30:54,298 Captain, there's a massive anomaly forming near the weapon. Two more. 401 00:31:02,060 --> 00:31:03,562 Keep us clear of them, Travis. 402 00:31:03,688 --> 00:31:04,814 We'll have to pull back. 403 00:31:04,939 --> 00:31:07,025 Do what you can, but keep us in firing range. 404 00:31:07,150 --> 00:31:08,444 Aye, sir. 405 00:31:21,255 --> 00:31:22,549 - Captain Archer! - Go ahead. 406 00:31:22,674 --> 00:31:25,761 The anomalies are creating a barrier between us and the weapon. 407 00:31:25,886 --> 00:31:27,723 We can't get through. 408 00:31:49,630 --> 00:31:51,049 Hayes to Enterprise! 409 00:31:51,299 --> 00:31:53,969 - Go ahead. - We've got Sato! 410 00:31:56,222 --> 00:31:58,977 Archer to Tucker. Lock on to Major Hayes. 411 00:32:01,522 --> 00:32:03,359 I wish I could, sir. 412 00:32:04,861 --> 00:32:07,823 That last anomaly knocked the transporter off-line. 413 00:32:08,532 --> 00:32:09,785 Tell them to stand by! 414 00:32:12,497 --> 00:32:15,334 Archer to Hayes. We've got a malfunction. 415 00:32:16,461 --> 00:32:17,797 Can you hold your position? 416 00:32:18,422 --> 00:32:20,050 Affirmative. 417 00:32:41,415 --> 00:32:43,835 The intruders are trapped on Level 7. 418 00:32:43,960 --> 00:32:45,421 And the anomalies? 419 00:32:45,546 --> 00:32:48,675 They've disabled three of the Aquatic ships. 420 00:32:51,178 --> 00:32:53,725 The Guardians will not let us fail. 421 00:32:58,982 --> 00:33:00,443 - Tucker to Hayes. - Go ahead. 422 00:33:00,568 --> 00:33:03,655 I'm ready to get you out, but I can only transport two at a time. 423 00:33:03,780 --> 00:33:05,825 Then I have to reset the buffer. 424 00:33:06,326 --> 00:33:08,830 Take her. Lock on Kelly and Sato! 425 00:33:30,570 --> 00:33:31,781 Ready for two more. 426 00:33:32,031 --> 00:33:33,491 You two are next. 427 00:33:49,431 --> 00:33:51,184 I could use a change of scenery! 428 00:33:51,309 --> 00:33:53,187 Stand by, Major. 429 00:34:08,876 --> 00:34:11,714 - Commander Dolim. - What's your status? 430 00:34:11,922 --> 00:34:14,510 We've completed the arming sequence. 431 00:34:17,472 --> 00:34:18,641 Captain. 432 00:34:18,975 --> 00:34:21,353 The power readings from the weapon are increasing. 433 00:34:21,562 --> 00:34:23,773 They're preparing to launch. 434 00:34:27,446 --> 00:34:28,697 Get us close, Travis. 435 00:34:28,822 --> 00:34:30,366 What about the anomalies? 436 00:34:30,491 --> 00:34:32,244 I said, take us in. 437 00:34:33,747 --> 00:34:35,123 Aye, sir. 438 00:34:35,374 --> 00:34:37,627 Ready to launch on your order, Commander. 439 00:34:38,003 --> 00:34:41,717 Open a vortex. Set a course for Earth. 440 00:35:02,956 --> 00:35:04,416 They're gone. 441 00:35:19,563 --> 00:35:20,857 Doctor... 442 00:35:21,650 --> 00:35:23,986 I told him I was ready for duty. 443 00:35:24,446 --> 00:35:27,242 I'm afraid he's a bit of a mother hen. 444 00:35:30,246 --> 00:35:31,957 How's Ensign Sato? 445 00:35:33,584 --> 00:35:35,629 Her bio-signs are stable. 446 00:35:37,715 --> 00:35:40,219 Thank you for bringing her home. 447 00:35:40,761 --> 00:35:42,556 All in a day's work. 448 00:35:51,903 --> 00:35:53,447 Use McKenzie. 449 00:35:54,490 --> 00:35:55,616 What? 450 00:35:56,618 --> 00:35:58,371 She knows the team. 451 00:35:59,038 --> 00:36:00,541 Rely on her. 452 00:36:00,750 --> 00:36:03,336 No more of that talk. That's an order. 453 00:36:04,797 --> 00:36:06,048 Cardiostimulator. 454 00:36:06,174 --> 00:36:07,634 Step away, please. 455 00:36:10,472 --> 00:36:12,475 Increase by 0.2 joules. 456 00:36:36,009 --> 00:36:37,637 How long before it reaches Earth? 457 00:36:37,762 --> 00:36:39,098 Ten hours. 458 00:36:40,892 --> 00:36:42,978 Could an Aquatic ship reach it in time? 459 00:36:43,104 --> 00:36:46,358 Doubtful. They have powerful weapons, but their speed is limited. 460 00:36:46,483 --> 00:36:48,653 Degra's ship is considerably faster. 461 00:36:48,778 --> 00:36:51,199 - What are we waiting for? - The ship isn't well armed. 462 00:36:51,324 --> 00:36:54,120 It would be useless against the weapon. 463 00:36:54,245 --> 00:36:56,289 We might be able to get a team on board. 464 00:36:56,540 --> 00:36:58,167 Disable it from the inside. 465 00:36:58,292 --> 00:37:01,840 The Reptilians will have soldiers stationed aboard the weapon. 466 00:37:01,965 --> 00:37:03,926 We'll deal with them when we get there. 467 00:37:04,051 --> 00:37:07,430 Captain, the Aquatics joined us only... 468 00:37:07,556 --> 00:37:10,602 because you promised to neutralise the spheres. 469 00:37:10,769 --> 00:37:13,273 They expect you to fulfil that promise. 470 00:37:13,398 --> 00:37:16,445 The future of our people is at stake, as well. 471 00:37:17,696 --> 00:37:19,198 Are you ready? 472 00:37:19,657 --> 00:37:20,993 I believe so. 473 00:37:21,118 --> 00:37:24,080 We have a plan to disable sphere 41. 474 00:37:24,205 --> 00:37:26,709 If we're right, it should disrupt the entire network. 475 00:37:26,917 --> 00:37:31,258 Then as soon as we undock, set a course for sphere 41. 476 00:37:45,987 --> 00:37:47,239 At ease. 477 00:37:49,034 --> 00:37:50,786 I've just come from Sickbay... 478 00:37:50,912 --> 00:37:53,290 where the Doctor assures me that Sergeant Kemper... 479 00:37:53,415 --> 00:37:55,919 and Ensign Sato will make full recoveries. 480 00:37:58,172 --> 00:38:01,844 Unfortunately, Major Hayes' injuries were more severe. 481 00:38:04,431 --> 00:38:07,353 He didn't survive. I'm sorry. 482 00:38:08,521 --> 00:38:12,276 We've got less than ten hours before this weapon reaches Earth. 483 00:38:13,069 --> 00:38:16,241 The Captain wants to take a team aboard to destroy it. 484 00:38:16,366 --> 00:38:20,163 I don't imagine the Reptilians will make this easy for us. 485 00:38:20,747 --> 00:38:22,750 But that's why you're here. 486 00:38:22,100 --> 00:38:27,340 That's why Major Hayes picked each one of you for this mission... 487 00:38:27,465 --> 00:38:29,677 because he knew you'd get the job done. 488 00:38:31,721 --> 00:38:33,724 I need three volunteers. 489 00:38:38,898 --> 00:38:43,238 Woods, Ramira, Forbes. 490 00:38:44,866 --> 00:38:48,580 Assemble your gear. Meet me at the starboard airlock in ten minutes. 491 00:39:06,732 --> 00:39:08,108 How is she? 492 00:39:08,650 --> 00:39:10,028 Stable. 493 00:39:10,236 --> 00:39:13,450 The Xindi parasites were no match for my osmotic eel. 494 00:39:13,783 --> 00:39:15,286 I need to talk to her. 495 00:39:15,411 --> 00:39:17,163 She's undergone a severe neural trauma. 496 00:39:17,289 --> 00:39:20,793 She's been inside the weapon. I have to know what she saw. 497 00:39:22,213 --> 00:39:25,801 It should be safe to revive her in two hours. No less. 498 00:39:28,847 --> 00:39:30,058 All right. 499 00:39:30,183 --> 00:39:32,311 Have her taken aboard Degra's ship right away. 500 00:39:32,436 --> 00:39:35,482 - She's in no condition to be moved! - I don't have any choice, Doctor. 501 00:39:35,607 --> 00:39:37,360 You could kill her. 502 00:39:37,527 --> 00:39:40,782 - I want her on that ship in 20 minutes. - She'll need another cortical treatment. 503 00:39:40,907 --> 00:39:42,033 At least, let me come with you. 504 00:39:42,158 --> 00:39:43,661 There's a medical bay aboard Degra's ship. 505 00:39:43,786 --> 00:39:46,039 - Show Lieutenant Reed how to do it. - He's not a doctor! 506 00:39:46,164 --> 00:39:47,291 Phlox! 507 00:39:48,709 --> 00:39:50,170 You're needed here. 508 00:40:09,657 --> 00:40:11,243 The Insectoids. 509 00:40:14,790 --> 00:40:16,125 We were fortunate. 510 00:40:24,470 --> 00:40:27,684 He also started a civil war between our species. 511 00:40:32,107 --> 00:40:33,651 Degra was a traitor. 512 00:40:37,364 --> 00:40:40,912 Then it's a good thing we already have your launch codes. 513 00:40:43,624 --> 00:40:45,877 Lock weapons on their ship. 514 00:40:46,629 --> 00:40:49,507 - Sir? - I won't risk any more interference. 515 00:40:51,719 --> 00:40:52,888 Fire. 516 00:41:09,036 --> 00:41:10,997 Malcolm. Hang on. 517 00:41:14,044 --> 00:41:16,297 Bring me back a piece of that weapon. 518 00:41:17,048 --> 00:41:18,425 A souvenir. 519 00:41:19,301 --> 00:41:20,845 With pleasure. 520 00:41:22,264 --> 00:41:23,599 All set, sir. 521 00:41:23,766 --> 00:41:27,814 When we're finished, we'll meet you at the rendezvous coordinates. 522 00:41:27,939 --> 00:41:29,942 We'll be there. Captain. 523 00:41:32,529 --> 00:41:33,573 Good luck. 524 00:41:37,077 --> 00:41:39,247 I expect you to keep him in line. 525 00:41:40,332 --> 00:41:41,751 I'll do my best.