1 00:00:01,500 --> 00:00:03,723 Previously on Enterprise. 2 00:00:03,974 --> 00:00:05,651 How do you plan to get inside it? 3 00:00:05,777 --> 00:00:07,411 We're pretty sure we found a way in. 4 00:00:09,884 --> 00:00:13,742 The spheres are controlled by a network of artificial intelligence. 5 00:00:13,867 --> 00:00:16,424 This section houses a redundant memory core. 6 00:00:16,550 --> 00:00:19,023 It should contain a significant amount of information. 7 00:00:19,148 --> 00:00:21,958 We're hoping that'll include data on the sphere-builders. 8 00:00:24,055 --> 00:00:25,437 Hawkins! 9 00:00:27,825 --> 00:00:31,431 I'll be at your side no matter what happens. 10 00:00:31,641 --> 00:00:34,073 We've taken control of the weapon. 11 00:00:34,744 --> 00:00:37,006 We're going to launch it. 12 00:00:37,929 --> 00:00:39,186 Wait! 13 00:00:44,050 --> 00:00:46,773 We have an image of your ship firing. 14 00:00:46,899 --> 00:00:50,715 - They left me no choice. - And you've left me no choice. 15 00:00:51,344 --> 00:00:53,816 The crew on that ship... 16 00:00:53,943 --> 00:00:57,631 are the last Xindi you'll ever betray. 17 00:00:57,840 --> 00:01:01,111 The weapon cannot be launched without three of the codes. 18 00:01:01,739 --> 00:01:04,843 Do you really believe we haven't considered that? 19 00:01:06,435 --> 00:01:07,692 Hoshi! 20 00:01:35,486 --> 00:01:38,504 Why am I here? What do you want? 21 00:01:38,755 --> 00:01:41,774 We were impressed with your linguistic abilities. 22 00:01:41,899 --> 00:01:46,510 Aquatic is difficult to master. I've heard it spoken my entire life... 23 00:01:46,636 --> 00:01:49,361 but still, it doesn't come easily to me. 24 00:01:49,486 --> 00:01:51,498 Maybe you should have applied yourself more. 25 00:01:51,625 --> 00:01:54,852 We have some encoded data we need translated. 26 00:01:55,230 --> 00:01:59,672 - I'm not a cryptologist. - I have confidence in your abilities. 27 00:02:00,176 --> 00:02:03,237 That's very flattering, but you'll have to manage on your own. 28 00:02:03,362 --> 00:02:08,350 If you refuse, we'll have no further use for you. 29 00:02:11,745 --> 00:02:13,926 Get her ready for the procedure. 30 00:02:19,376 --> 00:02:23,149 She's surprisingly strong-willed for a primate. 31 00:02:26,796 --> 00:02:31,364 We'll see how defiant she is after our surgeons have finished with her. 32 00:02:34,383 --> 00:02:36,857 We'll have the launch codes soon enough. 33 00:02:43,019 --> 00:02:45,701 It's been a long road 34 00:02:47,504 --> 00:02:50,144 Gettin' from there to here 35 00:02:50,731 --> 00:02:53,667 It's been a long time 36 00:02:54,505 --> 00:02:58,152 But my time is finally near 37 00:02:58,654 --> 00:03:02,217 And I will see my dream Come alive at last 38 00:03:03,098 --> 00:03:06,075 I will touch the sky 39 00:03:06,536 --> 00:03:10,309 And they're not gonna Hold me down no more 40 00:03:10,434 --> 00:03:13,578 No, they're not gonna change my mind 41 00:03:13,704 --> 00:03:18,188 'Cause I've got faith of the heart 42 00:03:18,398 --> 00:03:21,584 I'm going where my heart will take me 43 00:03:21,711 --> 00:03:26,070 I've got faith to believe 44 00:03:26,195 --> 00:03:29,298 I can do anything 45 00:03:29,424 --> 00:03:33,281 I've got strength of the soul 46 00:03:33,994 --> 00:03:37,137 And no one's gonna bend or break me 47 00:03:37,262 --> 00:03:41,622 I can reach any star 48 00:03:42,838 --> 00:03:44,935 I've got faith 49 00:03:46,905 --> 00:03:50,216 I've got faith 50 00:03:50,720 --> 00:03:54,157 Faith of the heart 51 00:04:16,752 --> 00:04:18,429 We need to access the data from this. 52 00:04:18,554 --> 00:04:21,572 Meet me in the Command Centre in half an hour. I'll assist you. 53 00:04:21,698 --> 00:04:24,088 - What did we miss? - The Reptilians took the weapon. 54 00:04:24,214 --> 00:04:25,848 - Have they launched it? - We don't know. 55 00:04:25,975 --> 00:04:29,369 The Captain's on his way to the surface, he wants to figure out our next move. 56 00:04:29,495 --> 00:04:31,550 - And they took Hoshi. She's gone. - Who? 57 00:04:31,676 --> 00:04:35,868 Reptilians, Insectoids, we don't know. They transported her off the Bridge. 58 00:04:38,969 --> 00:04:40,687 Where's Corporal Hawkins? 59 00:04:41,191 --> 00:04:44,713 The sphere had an automated defence mechanism. 60 00:04:46,641 --> 00:04:49,155 He was killed. I'm sorry, Major. 61 00:04:54,102 --> 00:04:56,618 I'm sure you did everything you could. 62 00:04:57,791 --> 00:04:59,677 I'd appreciate a full report. 63 00:05:11,919 --> 00:05:13,008 Where are they? 64 00:05:13,133 --> 00:05:15,231 We're trying to determine their location. 65 00:05:15,356 --> 00:05:17,660 It's difficult to track them inside a vortex. 66 00:05:17,787 --> 00:05:19,380 For all you know, they could be heading to Earth. 67 00:05:19,505 --> 00:05:22,189 They can't deploy the weapon. Not yet. 68 00:05:22,441 --> 00:05:25,041 Each of the five species has a set of commands... 69 00:05:25,166 --> 00:05:27,010 to initiate the arming sequence. 70 00:05:27,136 --> 00:05:30,111 Three of them are needed to activate the weapon. 71 00:05:30,363 --> 00:05:34,094 They only have two. We obviously don't intend to give them ours. 72 00:05:34,220 --> 00:05:37,908 - What about the Aquatics? - Their actions aren't easy to predict. 73 00:05:38,034 --> 00:05:40,843 But so far, they seem determined not to take sides. 74 00:05:40,968 --> 00:05:43,652 It's likely the Reptilians and Insectoids will attempt... 75 00:05:43,778 --> 00:05:46,336 to bypass the command codes themselves. 76 00:05:46,461 --> 00:05:48,724 And that will take time. 77 00:05:51,657 --> 00:05:54,593 They've abducted my Communications Officer. 78 00:05:55,222 --> 00:05:57,109 Up until now I didn't know why. 79 00:05:57,235 --> 00:06:00,713 You believe they'll use her to decrypt the arming sequence? 80 00:06:01,216 --> 00:06:05,324 - She'll never cooperate. - She may not have a choice. 81 00:06:10,900 --> 00:06:12,619 This could be a command subroutine. 82 00:06:12,745 --> 00:06:15,091 And it could be a letter to Santa Claus. 83 00:06:15,218 --> 00:06:18,194 I wouldn't mind having Hoshi here right now. 84 00:06:18,612 --> 00:06:22,513 - We'll have to make do without her. - I just hope she's okay. 85 00:06:23,644 --> 00:06:28,087 We're here to analyse this data, not speculate on Ensign Sato's fate. 86 00:06:29,638 --> 00:06:30,729 You okay? 87 00:06:35,591 --> 00:06:37,185 I'm fond of Hoshi as well... 88 00:06:37,310 --> 00:06:40,915 but we can't allow her situation to become a distraction. 89 00:06:42,675 --> 00:06:43,891 Any luck? 90 00:06:44,017 --> 00:06:48,083 There's a great deal of data to analyse, but we've made some progress. 91 00:06:48,208 --> 00:06:51,731 We know the spheres are connected by a subspace energy grid... 92 00:06:51,940 --> 00:06:55,670 but four of them appear to be integral to that connection. 93 00:06:55,839 --> 00:06:59,107 The closest one's here. We've designated it sphere 41. 94 00:06:59,233 --> 00:07:00,701 Integral how? 95 00:07:00,994 --> 00:07:02,923 I believe they act as control spheres... 96 00:07:03,049 --> 00:07:05,648 allowing the network to operate in concert. 97 00:07:07,618 --> 00:07:11,684 If we can damage one of them, would it disrupt the entire grid? 98 00:07:12,229 --> 00:07:15,122 Maybe. It also might have no effect. 99 00:07:15,373 --> 00:07:17,386 We just don't have enough information yet. 100 00:07:17,512 --> 00:07:19,523 - Keep at it. - Aye, sir. 101 00:07:23,337 --> 00:07:26,776 Cooperate and this won't be necessary. 102 00:07:28,703 --> 00:07:29,793 Wait. 103 00:07:30,716 --> 00:07:35,452 After the injection, the parasites will invade your neocortex. 104 00:07:36,081 --> 00:07:39,435 Once they begin reconfiguring your synaptic pathways... 105 00:07:39,560 --> 00:07:42,622 you'll be much more compliant. 106 00:07:42,873 --> 00:07:46,226 Before your primate brain is... 107 00:07:46,352 --> 00:07:49,454 too badly damaged to understand... 108 00:07:49,579 --> 00:07:54,610 I want to thank you for helping us destroy your world. 109 00:08:09,449 --> 00:08:12,426 If they'd stayed in the vortex, we wouldn't have found them. 110 00:08:12,552 --> 00:08:14,733 They're less than four light-years from here. 111 00:08:14,858 --> 00:08:17,709 Why have they stopped? They could've been halfway to Earth by now. 112 00:08:17,835 --> 00:08:19,804 They're attempting to arm the weapon. 113 00:08:19,929 --> 00:08:22,905 The propulsion system has to be off-line to do it. 114 00:08:23,493 --> 00:08:26,511 - How quickly can we get there? - That wouldn't be wise. 115 00:08:26,637 --> 00:08:28,942 They've been joined by at least a dozen vessels. 116 00:08:29,067 --> 00:08:31,710 - You have nearly as many ships. - You may have noticed... 117 00:08:31,836 --> 00:08:35,691 that Reptilians and Insectoids are more belligerent than we are. 118 00:08:35,817 --> 00:08:38,333 Their ships are armed accordingly. 119 00:08:39,003 --> 00:08:42,525 - We're no match for them. - We've been outgunned before, sir. 120 00:08:42,651 --> 00:08:46,298 We did not come all this way to give up without a fight. 121 00:08:47,890 --> 00:08:49,902 Would the Aquatics be a match for them? 122 00:08:50,028 --> 00:08:52,628 Their ships are extremely powerful... 123 00:08:52,753 --> 00:08:55,688 but they've seen your evidence. They're not convinced. 124 00:08:55,814 --> 00:08:59,671 That was before the Reptilians murdered Degra and stole the weapon. 125 00:08:59,796 --> 00:09:01,599 We're looking at civil war. 126 00:09:01,725 --> 00:09:03,779 Can they afford to sit back and do nothing? 127 00:09:05,959 --> 00:09:07,760 Let me talk to them. 128 00:09:16,816 --> 00:09:20,168 Now isn't the time to dissolve the Council. 129 00:09:25,157 --> 00:09:29,643 So we should leave our fate in the hands of the Reptilians and Insectoids? 130 00:09:34,422 --> 00:09:35,890 I disagree. 131 00:09:36,225 --> 00:09:39,535 The evidence the humans provided can't be ignored. 132 00:09:44,232 --> 00:09:46,621 I didn't quite catch that last part. 133 00:09:46,747 --> 00:09:49,220 They've agreed to meet with us. 134 00:09:49,597 --> 00:09:51,986 But don't expect much, Captain. 135 00:10:02,844 --> 00:10:05,317 How long do they plan to keep us waiting? 136 00:10:05,443 --> 00:10:08,796 You have to deal with the Aquatics on their terms. 137 00:10:08,921 --> 00:10:12,696 They're extremely deliberate in everything they do. 138 00:10:18,689 --> 00:10:20,283 You all right? 139 00:10:21,204 --> 00:10:23,888 My species doesn't like the water. 140 00:10:24,852 --> 00:10:26,025 They're here. 141 00:10:30,343 --> 00:10:32,104 Thank you for seeing me. 142 00:10:32,229 --> 00:10:36,170 I'm afraid my Communications Officer was abducted by the Reptilians. 143 00:10:37,135 --> 00:10:40,739 That is regrettable, but her presence is no longer necessary. 144 00:10:40,739 --> 00:10:41,116 That is regrettable, but her presence is no longer necessary. 145 00:10:41,284 --> 00:10:43,926 We've had time to study your language. 146 00:10:44,051 --> 00:10:47,993 Then I'll get to the point. We need your help. 147 00:10:48,621 --> 00:10:50,800 We've made our position clear. 148 00:10:50,926 --> 00:10:54,238 Your evidence is intriguing, but far from conclusive. 149 00:10:54,364 --> 00:10:57,131 We require more time to evaluate it. 150 00:10:57,383 --> 00:11:00,400 And if my world gets torn to rubble in the meantime? 151 00:11:00,526 --> 00:11:04,928 The Reptilians and the Insectoids cannot deploy the weapon on their own. 152 00:11:05,053 --> 00:11:06,645 That may not be true. 153 00:11:06,771 --> 00:11:10,838 I believe they took my officer to help them decipher a third launch code. 154 00:11:11,257 --> 00:11:15,618 After your deliberations, you may find a decision's been made without you. 155 00:11:15,743 --> 00:11:17,545 This changes nothing. 156 00:11:17,672 --> 00:11:20,563 Just because the Reptilians choose to act rashly... 157 00:11:20,690 --> 00:11:22,617 does not mean we will do the same. 158 00:11:22,743 --> 00:11:24,630 So you'd rather sit back and do nothing... 159 00:11:24,756 --> 00:11:25,971 Captain. 160 00:11:26,097 --> 00:11:28,529 ...while they condemn all five of your species to extinction. 161 00:11:28,655 --> 00:11:32,216 You may return to your ship. You will be informed of our decision. 162 00:11:32,342 --> 00:11:33,936 One last question. 163 00:11:34,146 --> 00:11:39,176 Have these Guardians told you where you'll establish your new homeworld? 164 00:11:40,181 --> 00:11:42,949 The one humans are destined to destroy? 165 00:11:43,996 --> 00:11:46,135 Is it here, in the Expanse? 166 00:11:47,855 --> 00:11:49,907 In case you haven't noticed... 167 00:11:50,033 --> 00:11:53,974 the spheres are turning it into a trans-dimensional wasteland. 168 00:11:54,184 --> 00:11:56,489 None of you will be able to survive. 169 00:11:58,669 --> 00:12:01,436 You say the Guardians have helped you. 170 00:12:02,148 --> 00:12:04,748 Have they ever tried to disable the spheres? 171 00:12:05,084 --> 00:12:07,137 Because we've found a way. 172 00:12:11,371 --> 00:12:16,485 Help me save my people and I can help you save yours. 173 00:12:47,967 --> 00:12:49,099 Report. 174 00:12:49,224 --> 00:12:53,584 She's penetrated the first layer of encryption. Nothing further. 175 00:12:55,428 --> 00:12:58,238 Do you understand what we want you to do? 176 00:13:00,249 --> 00:13:03,854 I'm to bypass the Aquatic encryption protocols. 177 00:13:04,986 --> 00:13:08,802 And you realise we need this done quickly. 178 00:13:09,555 --> 00:13:12,239 I'm not familiar with these ciphers. 179 00:13:13,831 --> 00:13:15,215 I'm trying. 180 00:13:15,803 --> 00:13:17,102 Are you? 181 00:13:25,654 --> 00:13:28,337 She's more resistant than I imagined. 182 00:13:29,008 --> 00:13:31,521 Prepare her for another procedure. 183 00:13:52,272 --> 00:13:55,542 You would sacrifice yourself to stop us. 184 00:13:56,129 --> 00:14:00,111 Don't worry. You won't have to live with your guilt for long. 185 00:14:06,275 --> 00:14:09,711 Commander! I can't access the arming matrix. 186 00:14:10,801 --> 00:14:12,897 She's added a layer of encryption! 187 00:14:13,024 --> 00:14:15,873 You were ordered to watch her! 188 00:14:23,210 --> 00:14:26,143 A deflector pulse might disrupt the subspace links. 189 00:14:26,269 --> 00:14:28,827 It wouldn't generate enough power. 190 00:14:30,545 --> 00:14:33,648 We could tie the impulse reactors directly into the array. 191 00:14:33,773 --> 00:14:37,463 Sure, if you want to rupture every EPS conduit on the ship. 192 00:14:38,344 --> 00:14:41,319 The Captain told the Aquatics we could disable these spheres. 193 00:14:41,444 --> 00:14:44,169 And I'm trying not to make a liar out of him. 194 00:14:44,547 --> 00:14:45,552 Really? 195 00:14:46,181 --> 00:14:47,524 What do you mean by that? 196 00:14:47,649 --> 00:14:50,121 You've dismissed all of my proposals. 197 00:14:50,247 --> 00:14:53,727 When you come up with one that doesn't involve blowing ourselves up... 198 00:14:53,854 --> 00:14:56,032 I'll be a little more enthusiastic. 199 00:14:56,325 --> 00:14:59,679 Or you might surprise me with an idea of your own. 200 00:15:03,158 --> 00:15:05,926 Maybe you haven't had time to meditate, I don't know... 201 00:15:06,052 --> 00:15:09,154 but whatever's going on with you lately, I've had about enough. 202 00:15:09,279 --> 00:15:11,208 I'll work on this in Engineering. 203 00:15:11,333 --> 00:15:14,352 Call me if you have any more brilliant ideas. 204 00:15:15,148 --> 00:15:17,622 Commander. Trip! 205 00:15:25,000 --> 00:15:28,269 Everything that's happened recently... 206 00:15:28,395 --> 00:15:32,042 has caused me to become slightly emotional. 207 00:15:35,144 --> 00:15:38,415 - I've noticed. - I apologise. 208 00:15:39,546 --> 00:15:41,264 Forget about it. 209 00:15:42,564 --> 00:15:44,073 I wish I could. 210 00:15:44,954 --> 00:15:48,224 It may take some time before I regain my control. 211 00:15:50,487 --> 00:15:55,015 It will be difficult to do, especially on my own. 212 00:15:58,411 --> 00:16:01,218 This hasn't been easy for any of us. 213 00:16:11,027 --> 00:16:14,423 You know how much I appreciate what you did for me. 214 00:16:14,884 --> 00:16:18,867 When this is all over, if you want to talk, I'm all ears. 215 00:16:24,694 --> 00:16:27,460 Why don't we take another crack at this? 216 00:16:29,347 --> 00:16:33,623 The Council has disbanded. The weapon is under our control. 217 00:16:33,957 --> 00:16:36,599 Excellent. Deploy it immediately. 218 00:16:36,725 --> 00:16:39,827 As soon as we decrypt the third launch code. 219 00:16:39,954 --> 00:16:43,054 We've encountered some difficulties. 220 00:16:43,222 --> 00:16:46,953 The longer you delay, the more likely the timelines will shift against you. 221 00:16:47,079 --> 00:16:52,109 Then perhaps you could provide more of your valuable assistance. 222 00:16:53,702 --> 00:16:57,810 - Help us get the code. - That's not possible. 223 00:16:57,978 --> 00:17:01,540 It should be a simple matter to peer into the past... 224 00:17:01,708 --> 00:17:04,350 extract the necessary data. 225 00:17:04,475 --> 00:17:08,207 We only detect large fluctuations in the timescape. 226 00:17:08,542 --> 00:17:10,847 The fine details are obscured. 227 00:17:11,182 --> 00:17:12,398 Really? 228 00:17:13,320 --> 00:17:18,435 You've seen more than enough detail to learn how to meddle in our affairs... 229 00:17:18,812 --> 00:17:21,453 to turn the Xindi species against each other. 230 00:17:21,578 --> 00:17:25,393 Everything we've done has been to protect the Xindi. 231 00:17:25,603 --> 00:17:30,759 Then finish what you've started. If it's within your power. 232 00:17:31,682 --> 00:17:34,615 The timelines are in constant flux. 233 00:17:34,742 --> 00:17:37,802 Many of them favour the Primates and the Arboreals. 234 00:17:38,263 --> 00:17:41,072 Some even favour the humans. 235 00:17:41,617 --> 00:17:43,588 Unless that's the outcome you desire... 236 00:17:43,713 --> 00:17:46,732 I suggest you find a way to launch the weapon. 237 00:17:57,211 --> 00:18:00,146 This appears to be some kind of interspatial manifold... 238 00:18:00,273 --> 00:18:01,738 on the surface of sphere 41. 239 00:18:01,864 --> 00:18:05,092 - What they use to connect the spheres. - That's what we're thinking. 240 00:18:05,218 --> 00:18:07,943 T'Pol figured out how to target it with a deflector pulse. 241 00:18:08,069 --> 00:18:09,327 Well done. 242 00:18:09,452 --> 00:18:12,553 We haven't exactly got all the details worked out yet. 243 00:18:12,678 --> 00:18:14,440 Then you'd better keep at it. 244 00:18:14,566 --> 00:18:18,422 If the Aquatics decide to help us, they might want to hear those details. 245 00:18:18,549 --> 00:18:22,069 Captain. I hope you didn't make them any promises. 246 00:18:24,333 --> 00:18:26,891 - We'll keep working. - Please do. 247 00:18:34,479 --> 00:18:37,413 - Any word? - It's only been three hours. 248 00:18:38,544 --> 00:18:42,233 The Council once needed to resolve a simple logistical matter. 249 00:18:42,358 --> 00:18:46,425 It took the Aquatics six days to agree to attend the meeting. 250 00:18:46,719 --> 00:18:49,444 I'm surprised you were ever able to get anything done. 251 00:18:49,570 --> 00:18:53,383 On the contrary, their prudence was usually the only thing... 252 00:18:53,509 --> 00:18:56,319 that kept the Council from dissolving into chaos. 253 00:18:56,444 --> 00:18:58,959 That's why Degra had them build the weapon. 254 00:18:59,086 --> 00:19:02,983 He didn't want the Reptilians and Insectoids to have too much control. 255 00:19:03,109 --> 00:19:06,254 That's actually something I wanted to discuss with you. 256 00:19:06,463 --> 00:19:09,859 If we're successful, and we destroy the weapon... 257 00:19:10,571 --> 00:19:13,715 What's to prevent us from building another one? 258 00:19:15,057 --> 00:19:16,859 I knew Degra for many years. 259 00:19:16,985 --> 00:19:20,046 He could be difficult, uncompromising. 260 00:19:20,548 --> 00:19:22,518 We argued often. 261 00:19:22,644 --> 00:19:25,872 For instance, when he insisted that we meet with you. 262 00:19:26,794 --> 00:19:30,400 But when Degra spoke, only a fool would ignore him. 263 00:19:31,237 --> 00:19:35,220 He believed there was a future between your people and ours. 264 00:19:36,269 --> 00:19:40,502 When this is over, I intend to see if he was right. 265 00:19:41,885 --> 00:19:44,694 Captain Archer, please report to the Bridge. 266 00:19:47,168 --> 00:19:48,300 Report. 267 00:19:48,425 --> 00:19:51,149 Six vessels approaching, sir. All Aquatic. 268 00:19:51,276 --> 00:19:53,665 That was remarkably fast. 269 00:19:55,301 --> 00:19:57,354 Open a channel to the lead ship. 270 00:19:58,612 --> 00:20:01,840 - We've considered your proposal. - And? 271 00:20:02,133 --> 00:20:04,899 We will help you intercept the weapon. 272 00:20:09,637 --> 00:20:10,810 Thank you. 273 00:20:11,145 --> 00:20:14,037 We expect you to honour our agreement. 274 00:20:14,457 --> 00:20:17,224 You will attempt to disable the spheres. 275 00:20:21,877 --> 00:20:25,021 How do these developments affect the timeline? 276 00:20:25,189 --> 00:20:28,752 It's difficult to say. They continue to fluctuate. 277 00:20:29,046 --> 00:20:33,489 However, most now indicate the humans will prevail. 278 00:20:35,333 --> 00:20:38,478 Then the time has come for us to intervene. 279 00:20:38,981 --> 00:20:42,292 - Is there another problem? - Quite the opposite. 280 00:20:46,820 --> 00:20:50,719 - The third launch code. - We have complete access. 281 00:20:51,430 --> 00:20:54,532 It appears the primate was useful after all. 282 00:20:56,545 --> 00:20:58,348 Take her back to her cell. 283 00:20:59,313 --> 00:21:01,575 Initiate the pre-arming protocols. 284 00:21:01,701 --> 00:21:04,007 Inform me when the weapon is ready for launch. 285 00:21:06,271 --> 00:21:09,541 Captain's Starlog, February 13, 2154. 286 00:21:11,091 --> 00:21:15,618 We're preparing to enter a Xindi vortex, thanks to some help from the Aquatics. 287 00:21:15,912 --> 00:21:18,133 If everything goes as planned... 288 00:21:18,259 --> 00:21:21,445 we'll intercept the weapon in less than two hours. 289 00:21:21,613 --> 00:21:24,087 Enterprise may be coming apart at the seams... 290 00:21:24,212 --> 00:21:26,518 but I can't say the same for the crew. 291 00:21:26,644 --> 00:21:29,118 After nearly eight months in the Expanse... 292 00:21:29,243 --> 00:21:31,380 they're ready to do what they came to do... 293 00:21:31,506 --> 00:21:34,902 no matter what it takes, no matter what the cost. 294 00:21:57,037 --> 00:21:59,509 Have you assembled your boarding party? 295 00:21:59,635 --> 00:22:01,688 Ready to deploy on your command. 296 00:22:01,898 --> 00:22:03,491 I wish I was leading it myself. 297 00:22:03,617 --> 00:22:06,091 Your place is on the Bridge, sir. 298 00:22:07,223 --> 00:22:08,941 No offence, Major. 299 00:22:09,360 --> 00:22:11,875 It's just that Ensign Sato is a friend. 300 00:22:16,654 --> 00:22:19,379 That's my report on Corporal Hawkins. 301 00:22:20,637 --> 00:22:22,439 Thank you. 302 00:22:22,733 --> 00:22:24,745 Would you like to go over my rescue plan? 303 00:22:24,871 --> 00:22:28,308 First, I'd like to know if we have a problem. 304 00:22:29,357 --> 00:22:30,362 Sir? 305 00:22:30,488 --> 00:22:33,338 If you blame me for the Corporal's death. 306 00:22:35,812 --> 00:22:37,950 Permission to speak freely? 307 00:22:38,872 --> 00:22:42,644 I've never liked putting my people under someone else's command. 308 00:22:42,896 --> 00:22:45,663 You're Senior Tactical Officer, but they're my team. 309 00:22:47,255 --> 00:22:48,934 I can't help but think that... 310 00:22:50,149 --> 00:22:52,915 if I'd been there things might have turned out differently. 311 00:22:53,041 --> 00:22:55,933 I did everything I could. Things happened very fast. 312 00:22:56,059 --> 00:22:58,365 - I understand. - I'm not finished. 313 00:22:58,659 --> 00:23:01,216 Hawkins may well have been a MACO... 314 00:23:03,102 --> 00:23:05,408 but he was my responsibility out there. 315 00:23:15,469 --> 00:23:20,457 When we first came aboard Enterprise, we definitely felt like outsiders. 316 00:23:20,750 --> 00:23:22,594 If I contributed to that, I apologise... 317 00:23:22,721 --> 00:23:26,619 My point is none of us feel that way anymore. 318 00:23:27,876 --> 00:23:32,026 We're all part of the same crew, no matter which uniform we wear. 319 00:23:33,368 --> 00:23:35,673 Don't worry about Ensign Sato. 320 00:23:36,009 --> 00:23:37,560 We'll bring her home. 321 00:23:56,173 --> 00:23:59,066 I'd almost forgotten what Chef can do with a steak. 322 00:24:00,868 --> 00:24:04,095 I hope the crew forgives me for not patching up the Galley sooner. 323 00:24:04,221 --> 00:24:08,581 I've heard no complaints, except from Chef, of course. 324 00:24:10,426 --> 00:24:12,814 When this is all over, I plan on having a little chat... 325 00:24:12,941 --> 00:24:16,964 with the Starfleet Quartermaster about what they put in those ration packs. 326 00:24:17,678 --> 00:24:21,535 When this is all over, I won't be complaining about the food. 327 00:24:21,660 --> 00:24:24,972 I'll just be happy to get back to our original mission. 328 00:24:25,097 --> 00:24:27,403 Hope you're planning on swinging by Earth first. 329 00:24:27,529 --> 00:24:31,720 I told the Engineering team I'd buy them a few rounds at the 602 Club. 330 00:24:31,846 --> 00:24:33,942 You're both invited, of course. 331 00:24:34,067 --> 00:24:35,828 I wouldn't miss it. 332 00:24:37,129 --> 00:24:38,680 What about you? 333 00:24:42,241 --> 00:24:44,339 You may buy me a drink, if you wish. 334 00:24:47,148 --> 00:24:49,664 I meant, what are your plans for the future? 335 00:24:49,789 --> 00:24:52,596 It's been a long time since you've been to Vulcan. 336 00:24:52,721 --> 00:24:55,950 The High Command would be lucky to get you back. 337 00:24:56,076 --> 00:24:59,345 There are some colleagues I'd enjoy seeing again. 338 00:25:00,605 --> 00:25:04,922 But I've considered formalising my service with Starfleet. 339 00:25:09,198 --> 00:25:13,599 I may be able to pull some strings, get you out of basic training. 340 00:25:13,892 --> 00:25:15,862 Can you imagine the look on Soval's face... 341 00:25:15,988 --> 00:25:18,671 when he sees her in a Starfleet uniform? 342 00:25:18,797 --> 00:25:20,307 Please let me be there. 343 00:25:20,433 --> 00:25:22,653 I said I was considering it. 344 00:25:23,409 --> 00:25:25,294 Bridge to the Captain. 345 00:25:26,426 --> 00:25:27,476 Go ahead. 346 00:25:27,601 --> 00:25:29,234 We're approaching the coordinates. 347 00:25:29,361 --> 00:25:31,457 Tactical Alert. I'm on my way. 348 00:25:37,619 --> 00:25:39,087 Activate the reactor. 349 00:25:39,212 --> 00:25:41,099 Yes, Lieutenant. 350 00:25:50,656 --> 00:25:53,927 Commander Dolim, the final arming sequence has begun. 351 00:25:54,094 --> 00:25:56,944 Excellent. Inform me when you are ready. 352 00:25:58,789 --> 00:26:01,304 I'll be in my thermal chamber. 353 00:26:02,477 --> 00:26:04,783 - What is it? - A vortex is opening. 354 00:26:04,909 --> 00:26:06,083 Where? 355 00:26:06,334 --> 00:26:09,227 Bearing 2-7-9, range 4,000 kilometres. 356 00:26:09,352 --> 00:26:11,533 Were you expecting reinforcements? 357 00:26:12,748 --> 00:26:13,795 No. 358 00:26:24,149 --> 00:26:25,618 Arboreals. 359 00:26:27,798 --> 00:26:29,852 Send a patrol to intercept them. 360 00:26:29,978 --> 00:26:34,631 More vortexes are opening. 14. 18 ships. 361 00:26:43,224 --> 00:26:44,650 Target them! 362 00:26:45,571 --> 00:26:47,918 Have Commander Kolo's squadron maintain position. 363 00:26:53,578 --> 00:26:54,920 They're moving to intercept... 364 00:26:55,046 --> 00:26:58,357 but they're keeping a substantial force around the weapon. 365 00:26:59,490 --> 00:27:01,880 - Feel like taking them on? - Give me the word, sir. 366 00:27:08,796 --> 00:27:11,688 This is Captain Archer. Cut us loose. 367 00:27:22,211 --> 00:27:24,179 Sir, the humans. 368 00:27:33,737 --> 00:27:35,289 Steady, Travis. 369 00:27:41,577 --> 00:27:42,666 They're breaking off. 370 00:27:42,792 --> 00:27:45,516 Have all ships concentrate their fire on the weapon. 371 00:27:49,290 --> 00:27:51,470 - We're in range. - Fire. 372 00:28:03,626 --> 00:28:05,848 They're targeting the primary generators. 373 00:28:05,975 --> 00:28:08,196 Continue the arming sequence. 374 00:28:11,467 --> 00:28:13,226 Minor damage to the starboard nacelle. 375 00:28:13,352 --> 00:28:16,246 - We're still in the fight. - Bring us around for another pass. 376 00:28:18,717 --> 00:28:20,857 Target the Earth vessel! 377 00:28:22,658 --> 00:28:25,466 We can't, sir. The Aquatics are protecting them. 378 00:28:34,312 --> 00:28:36,869 Captain, I've located Ensign Sato. 379 00:28:38,504 --> 00:28:40,475 She's on board one of the Reptilian vessels. 380 00:28:40,600 --> 00:28:41,900 Can you get a transporter lock? 381 00:28:42,026 --> 00:28:43,619 She's somewhere on the first three decks. 382 00:28:43,744 --> 00:28:45,504 I can't pinpoint her exact location. 383 00:28:45,630 --> 00:28:47,098 Send Major Hayes and his team. 384 00:28:47,223 --> 00:28:48,272 Aye, sir. 385 00:29:21,263 --> 00:29:24,323 We've lost eight vessels. We've only disabled two of theirs. 386 00:29:24,491 --> 00:29:26,209 We're no match for the Aquatics. 387 00:29:26,377 --> 00:29:29,270 Lieutenant! We must deploy the weapon now. 388 00:29:29,437 --> 00:29:31,240 We need another five minutes. 389 00:29:33,921 --> 00:29:35,934 In another five minutes... 390 00:29:36,060 --> 00:29:38,870 it will be destroyed, and you along with it! 391 00:30:06,578 --> 00:30:07,584 Ensign. 392 00:30:13,914 --> 00:30:18,275 Hayes to Enterprise. Enterprise, respond. 393 00:30:20,495 --> 00:30:23,262 We should get back to the beam-in point. 394 00:30:27,579 --> 00:30:29,929 The Reptilians are under attack. 395 00:30:30,138 --> 00:30:33,951 If we don't act, the weapon will be destroyed. 396 00:30:34,204 --> 00:30:38,312 The timelines now indicate that is the likely outcome. 397 00:30:39,486 --> 00:30:40,785 Proceed. 398 00:30:57,092 --> 00:31:01,325 Captain, there's a massive anomaly forming near the weapon. Two more. 399 00:31:09,124 --> 00:31:10,632 Keep us clear of them, Travis. 400 00:31:10,759 --> 00:31:11,890 We'll have to pull back. 401 00:31:12,015 --> 00:31:14,110 Do what you can, but keep us in firing range. 402 00:31:14,236 --> 00:31:15,537 Aye, sir. 403 00:31:28,406 --> 00:31:29,707 - Captain Archer! - Go ahead. 404 00:31:29,832 --> 00:31:32,934 The anomalies are creating a barrier between us and the weapon. 405 00:31:33,060 --> 00:31:34,904 We can't get through. 406 00:31:56,912 --> 00:31:58,337 Hayes to Enterprise! 407 00:31:58,588 --> 00:32:01,271 - Go ahead. - We've got Sato! 408 00:32:03,534 --> 00:32:06,302 Archer to Tucker. Lock on to Major Hayes. 409 00:32:08,859 --> 00:32:10,705 I wish I could, sir. 410 00:32:12,213 --> 00:32:15,188 That last anomaly knocked the transporter off-line. 411 00:32:15,900 --> 00:32:17,160 Tell them to stand by! 412 00:32:19,885 --> 00:32:22,734 Archer to Hayes. We've got a malfunction. 413 00:32:23,866 --> 00:32:25,208 Can you hold your position? 414 00:32:25,836 --> 00:32:27,472 Affirmative. 415 00:32:48,935 --> 00:32:51,367 The intruders are trapped on Level 7. 416 00:32:51,492 --> 00:32:52,960 And the anomalies? 417 00:32:53,085 --> 00:32:56,228 They've disabled three of the Aquatic ships. 418 00:32:58,743 --> 00:33:01,302 The Guardians will not let us fail. 419 00:33:06,583 --> 00:33:08,051 - Tucker to Hayes. - Go ahead. 420 00:33:08,177 --> 00:33:11,278 I'm ready to get you out, but I can only transport two at a time. 421 00:33:11,404 --> 00:33:13,458 Then I have to reset the buffer. 422 00:33:13,960 --> 00:33:16,476 Take her. Lock on Kelly and Sato! 423 00:33:38,317 --> 00:33:39,533 Ready for two more. 424 00:33:39,784 --> 00:33:41,252 You two are next. 425 00:33:57,264 --> 00:33:59,026 I could use a change of scenery! 426 00:33:59,151 --> 00:34:01,037 Stand by, Major. 427 00:34:16,798 --> 00:34:19,650 - Commander Dolim. - What's your status? 428 00:34:19,859 --> 00:34:22,459 We've completed the arming sequence. 429 00:34:25,434 --> 00:34:26,608 Captain. 430 00:34:26,944 --> 00:34:29,333 The power readings from the weapon are increasing. 431 00:34:29,543 --> 00:34:31,764 They're preparing to launch. 432 00:34:35,454 --> 00:34:36,711 Get us close, Travis. 433 00:34:36,836 --> 00:34:38,387 What about the anomalies? 434 00:34:38,513 --> 00:34:40,274 I said, take us in. 435 00:34:41,784 --> 00:34:43,167 Aye, sir. 436 00:34:43,419 --> 00:34:45,682 Ready to launch on your order, Commander. 437 00:34:46,060 --> 00:34:49,791 Open a vortex. Set a course for Earth. 438 00:35:11,128 --> 00:35:12,595 They're gone. 439 00:35:27,811 --> 00:35:29,111 Doctor... 440 00:35:29,908 --> 00:35:32,254 I told him I was ready for duty. 441 00:35:32,716 --> 00:35:35,525 I'm afraid he's a bit of a mother hen. 442 00:35:38,543 --> 00:35:40,262 How's Ensign Sato? 443 00:35:41,897 --> 00:35:43,952 Her bio-signs are stable. 444 00:35:46,046 --> 00:35:48,562 Thank you for bringing her home. 445 00:35:49,106 --> 00:35:50,910 All in a day's work. 446 00:36:00,300 --> 00:36:01,851 Use McKenzie. 447 00:36:02,899 --> 00:36:04,031 What? 448 00:36:05,036 --> 00:36:06,798 She knows the team. 449 00:36:07,468 --> 00:36:08,977 Rely on her. 450 00:36:09,187 --> 00:36:11,786 No more of that talk. That's an order. 451 00:36:13,253 --> 00:36:14,510 Cardiostimulator. 452 00:36:14,636 --> 00:36:16,103 Step away, please. 453 00:36:18,954 --> 00:36:20,967 Increase by 0.2 joules. 454 00:36:44,609 --> 00:36:46,244 How long before it reaches Earth? 455 00:36:46,369 --> 00:36:47,712 Ten hours. 456 00:36:49,514 --> 00:36:51,610 Could an Aquatic ship reach it in time? 457 00:36:51,737 --> 00:36:55,005 Doubtful. They have powerful weapons, but their speed is limited. 458 00:36:55,131 --> 00:36:57,310 Degra's ship is considerably faster. 459 00:36:57,436 --> 00:36:59,868 - What are we waiting for? - The ship isn't well armed. 460 00:36:59,994 --> 00:37:02,803 It would be useless against the weapon. 461 00:37:02,929 --> 00:37:04,982 We might be able to get a team on board. 462 00:37:05,234 --> 00:37:06,868 Disable it from the inside. 463 00:37:06,994 --> 00:37:10,558 The Reptilians will have soldiers stationed aboard the weapon. 464 00:37:10,684 --> 00:37:12,655 We'll deal with them when we get there. 465 00:37:12,780 --> 00:37:16,174 Captain, the Aquatics joined us only... 466 00:37:16,301 --> 00:37:19,361 because you promised to neutralise the spheres. 467 00:37:19,529 --> 00:37:22,045 They expect you to fulfil that promise. 468 00:37:22,170 --> 00:37:25,231 The future of our people is at stake, as well. 469 00:37:26,487 --> 00:37:27,997 Are you ready? 470 00:37:28,458 --> 00:37:29,800 I believe so. 471 00:37:29,925 --> 00:37:32,901 We have a plan to disable sphere 41. 472 00:37:33,027 --> 00:37:35,542 If we're right, it should disrupt the entire network. 473 00:37:35,751 --> 00:37:40,112 Then as soon as we undock, set a course for sphere 41. 474 00:37:54,908 --> 00:37:56,166 At ease. 475 00:37:57,969 --> 00:37:59,730 I've just come from Sickbay... 476 00:37:59,856 --> 00:38:02,246 where the Doctor assures me that Sergeant Kemper... 477 00:38:02,372 --> 00:38:04,886 and Ensign Sato will make full recoveries. 478 00:38:07,149 --> 00:38:10,839 Unfortunately, Major Hayes' injuries were more severe. 479 00:38:13,438 --> 00:38:16,373 He didn't survive. I'm sorry. 480 00:38:17,546 --> 00:38:21,319 We've got less than ten hours before this weapon reaches Earth. 481 00:38:22,116 --> 00:38:25,301 The Captain wants to take a team aboard to destroy it. 482 00:38:25,427 --> 00:38:29,242 I don't imagine the Reptilians will make this easy for us. 483 00:38:29,829 --> 00:38:31,841 But that's why you're here. 484 00:38:36,577 --> 00:38:38,799 because he knew you'd get the job done. 485 00:38:40,853 --> 00:38:42,866 I need three volunteers. 486 00:38:48,063 --> 00:38:52,423 Woods, Ramira, Forbes. 487 00:38:54,059 --> 00:38:57,789 Assemble your gear. Meet me at the starboard airlock in ten minutes. 488 00:39:16,024 --> 00:39:17,408 How is she? 489 00:39:17,952 --> 00:39:19,336 Stable. 490 00:39:19,545 --> 00:39:22,774 The Xindi parasites were no match for my osmotic eel. 491 00:39:23,109 --> 00:39:24,619 I need to talk to her. 492 00:39:24,745 --> 00:39:26,504 She's undergone a severe neural trauma. 493 00:39:26,631 --> 00:39:30,151 She's been inside the weapon. I have to know what she saw. 494 00:39:31,578 --> 00:39:35,181 It should be safe to revive her in two hours. No less. 495 00:39:38,242 --> 00:39:39,458 All right. 496 00:39:39,584 --> 00:39:41,722 Have her taken aboard Degra's ship right away. 497 00:39:41,848 --> 00:39:44,907 - She's in no condition to be moved! - I don't have any choice, Doctor. 498 00:39:45,033 --> 00:39:46,794 You could kill her. 499 00:39:46,962 --> 00:39:50,232 - I want her on that ship in 20 minutes. - She'll need another cortical treatment. 500 00:39:50,358 --> 00:39:51,489 At least, let me come with you. 501 00:39:51,614 --> 00:39:53,124 There's a medical bay aboard Degra's ship. 502 00:39:53,250 --> 00:39:55,513 - Show Lieutenant Reed how to do it. - He's not a doctor! 503 00:39:55,638 --> 00:39:56,770 Phlox! 504 00:39:58,195 --> 00:39:59,663 You're needed here. 505 00:40:19,240 --> 00:40:20,834 The Insectoids. 506 00:40:24,397 --> 00:40:25,737 We were fortunate. 507 00:40:34,121 --> 00:40:37,349 He also started a civil war between our species. 508 00:40:41,793 --> 00:40:43,344 Degra was a traitor. 509 00:40:47,074 --> 00:40:50,638 Then it's a good thing we already have your launch codes. 510 00:40:53,363 --> 00:40:55,626 Lock weapons on their ship. 511 00:40:56,381 --> 00:40:59,273 - Sir? - I won't risk any more interference. 512 00:41:01,496 --> 00:41:02,670 Fire. 513 00:41:18,892 --> 00:41:20,862 Malcolm. Hang on. 514 00:41:23,923 --> 00:41:26,186 Bring me back a piece of that weapon. 515 00:41:26,940 --> 00:41:28,324 A souvenir. 516 00:41:29,204 --> 00:41:30,755 With pleasure. 517 00:41:32,181 --> 00:41:33,522 All set, sir. 518 00:41:33,690 --> 00:41:37,756 When we're finished, we'll meet you at the rendezvous coordinates. 519 00:41:37,881 --> 00:41:39,894 We'll be there. Captain. 520 00:41:42,494 --> 00:41:43,542 Good luck. 521 00:41:47,062 --> 00:41:49,242 I expect you to keep him in line. 522 00:41:50,332 --> 00:41:51,757 I'll do my best.