1 00:00:02,127 --> 00:00:03,044 TARQUIN: Hoshi. 2 00:00:03,128 --> 00:00:05,422 ARCHER: Previously on Star Trek Enterprise... 3 00:00:05,505 --> 00:00:07,090 TARQUIN: I know you're on an urgent mission. 4 00:00:07,173 --> 00:00:08,299 Who are you? 5 00:00:08,383 --> 00:00:09,467 TARQUIN: Don't be frightened. 6 00:00:09,551 --> 00:00:11,052 What do you want? 7 00:00:11,136 --> 00:00:13,805 TARQUIN: You're searching for something. I can help. 8 00:00:16,224 --> 00:00:18,852 HOSHI: He was horrified that seven million of us were killed. 9 00:00:19,561 --> 00:00:22,939 He says he's willing to use his abilities to help us find the Xindi. 10 00:00:24,149 --> 00:00:25,608 What's this? 11 00:00:25,692 --> 00:00:28,278 It helps me extend the range of my telepathy. 12 00:00:28,361 --> 00:00:30,113 He gave me these coordinates. 13 00:00:30,196 --> 00:00:32,198 -What are they for? -A Xindi colony. 14 00:00:32,282 --> 00:00:34,367 He said they're building part of the weapon there. 15 00:00:37,829 --> 00:00:39,497 We're preparing to test the weapon 16 00:00:39,581 --> 00:00:42,917 on an uninhabited planet in the Calindra system. 17 00:00:43,001 --> 00:00:46,004 But we're going to need another shipment of Kemocite, 18 00:00:46,963 --> 00:00:49,674 at least 100 kilograms. 19 00:00:50,425 --> 00:00:52,719 I'll contact Gralik. 20 00:00:52,802 --> 00:00:57,599 If the test is successful, how long before we can deploy the weapon? 21 00:00:59,684 --> 00:01:01,061 A matter of weeks. 22 00:02:32,986 --> 00:02:35,238 There are no defensive systems. 23 00:02:35,321 --> 00:02:38,491 {\an8}No active sensor sweeps or artificial satellites. 24 00:02:38,575 --> 00:02:40,994 {\an8}No vessels anywhere in the vicinity. 25 00:02:41,744 --> 00:02:45,081 {\an8}We've seen how different Xindi technology is. 26 00:02:45,165 --> 00:02:47,458 {\an8}They could have defenses we can't detect. 27 00:02:48,501 --> 00:02:53,339 {\an8}It's also possible that what we were told about this colony isn't accurate. 28 00:02:54,257 --> 00:02:57,385 {\an8}We're putting a lot of faith in Hoshi's telepathic friend. 29 00:03:04,142 --> 00:03:06,269 {\an8}What about these energy readings? 30 00:03:06,436 --> 00:03:08,605 They could be coming from a weapons complex. 31 00:03:08,688 --> 00:03:12,692 They could also be electrical storms, deposits of diamagnetic ore... 32 00:03:12,775 --> 00:03:14,611 Or a glitch in our sensors, I know. 33 00:03:14,694 --> 00:03:16,779 But if there's any chance that something on that planet 34 00:03:16,863 --> 00:03:19,866 could lead us to the Xindi weapon, we have to investigate it. 35 00:03:23,119 --> 00:03:25,496 {\an8}After we enter the system, we'll stay on the far side of that moon. 36 00:03:25,580 --> 00:03:27,206 It should keep us out of view. 37 00:03:27,582 --> 00:03:30,877 Tell Major Hayes he'll be joining us on a reconnaissance mission. 38 00:03:30,960 --> 00:03:32,420 We launch in two hours. 39 00:03:38,885 --> 00:03:41,346 {\an8}-Archer to Enterprise. -T'POL: Go ahead. 40 00:03:41,429 --> 00:03:42,847 {\an8}I've found a landing site 41 00:03:42,931 --> 00:03:45,391 {\an8}12 kilometers north of the energy readings. 42 00:03:45,475 --> 00:03:48,645 {\an8}-Any sign they've detected us? -T'POL: Scans are still negative. 43 00:03:49,312 --> 00:03:50,772 {\an8}Your signal's breaking up. 44 00:03:51,522 --> 00:03:53,441 {\an8}I've set a steep approach vector, 45 00:03:54,484 --> 00:03:55,818 {\an8}and we've ionized the hull. 46 00:03:55,902 --> 00:03:58,279 {\an8}It'll help disperse any scanning beams. 47 00:03:58,363 --> 00:03:59,572 {\an8}T'POL: Acknowledged. 48 00:03:59,656 --> 00:04:02,075 {\an8}If anyone sees us, they'll think we're a meteor. 49 00:04:14,003 --> 00:04:17,382 {\an8}-ARCHER: How much farther? -MALCOLM: 800 meters. 50 00:04:19,926 --> 00:04:21,427 {\an8}Just over that rise. 51 00:04:39,654 --> 00:04:41,698 That's definitely the source of the energy readings. 52 00:04:51,499 --> 00:04:53,459 -ARCHER: They're Xindi. -HAYES: Reptilian? 53 00:04:53,543 --> 00:04:54,460 No. 54 00:04:54,544 --> 00:04:57,088 One of the other species we saw in the database. 55 00:05:02,260 --> 00:05:03,970 ARCHER: We've picked up readings across the spectrum... 56 00:05:04,053 --> 00:05:06,431 Positron emissions, antiproton bursts. 57 00:05:06,514 --> 00:05:09,017 Whatever they're doing in there, it's using a lot of power. 58 00:05:09,100 --> 00:05:11,686 Corporal Hawkins is standing by with an assault team. 59 00:05:11,769 --> 00:05:13,730 Tell him to keep standing by. 60 00:05:13,813 --> 00:05:16,232 I'm not ready to send in the troops just yet. 61 00:05:16,316 --> 00:05:18,568 We've checked out the perimeter of the complex. 62 00:05:18,651 --> 00:05:20,570 I think we can get inside without being detected. 63 00:05:20,903 --> 00:05:23,823 We'll maintain communications silence inside the complex. 64 00:05:23,906 --> 00:05:26,576 I'll contact you at 0400. Archer out. 65 00:05:41,340 --> 00:05:43,593 I'm not picking up any security devices. 66 00:05:43,676 --> 00:05:44,886 What about people? 67 00:05:44,969 --> 00:05:49,057 Approximately 80 inside the complex, but not within 100 meters. 68 00:06:21,881 --> 00:06:22,882 Captain. 69 00:06:24,467 --> 00:06:26,677 Some kind of radiolytic compound. 70 00:06:26,761 --> 00:06:28,846 It doesn't match anything in our database. 71 00:06:28,930 --> 00:06:30,807 There's several hundred kilograms in this room. 72 00:06:30,890 --> 00:06:32,308 (clinking) 73 00:06:35,269 --> 00:06:36,646 (door opens) 74 00:06:36,729 --> 00:06:40,108 There were impurities in the last three production cycles. 75 00:06:40,191 --> 00:06:43,361 We found a ruptured seal in the tertiary processing chamber. 76 00:06:43,444 --> 00:06:44,612 It's been repaired. 77 00:06:44,695 --> 00:06:47,657 We'll have to increase the production rate by at least 60%. 78 00:06:47,740 --> 00:06:49,075 Assign two additional teams. 79 00:06:49,158 --> 00:06:51,035 Degra isn't being realistic. 80 00:06:51,119 --> 00:06:54,038 This facility wasn't designed to manufacture such large quantities. 81 00:06:57,708 --> 00:07:00,294 Your job is to synthesize Kemocite. 82 00:07:00,378 --> 00:07:02,463 I suggest you get back to it. 83 00:07:04,507 --> 00:07:06,509 Have these canisters retested. 84 00:07:06,592 --> 00:07:09,512 Salvage what you can, then destroy the rest. 85 00:07:52,138 --> 00:07:53,431 We have it, Captain. 86 00:07:53,514 --> 00:07:55,766 ARCHER: I need an analysis as soon as possible. 87 00:07:55,850 --> 00:07:57,226 T'POL: Acknowledged. 88 00:07:59,353 --> 00:08:04,817 Captain, this place obviously has something to do with the weapon. 89 00:08:04,901 --> 00:08:07,153 It seems to me the sooner we put it out of commission, the better. 90 00:08:07,236 --> 00:08:08,529 Two spatial charges... 91 00:08:08,613 --> 00:08:11,616 That's all it would take to destroy the complex from orbit. 92 00:08:11,699 --> 00:08:14,410 That might set them back for a while, 93 00:08:14,494 --> 00:08:17,121 but we can't lose sight of our main objective. 94 00:08:17,955 --> 00:08:20,541 I want to know where they're shipping this Kemocite. 95 00:08:21,542 --> 00:08:23,252 It could lead us to the weapon. 96 00:09:11,300 --> 00:09:13,010 I have some questions for you. 97 00:09:24,480 --> 00:09:25,856 GRALIK: Who are you? 98 00:09:30,111 --> 00:09:32,071 What do you want from me? 99 00:09:32,154 --> 00:09:33,281 Sit down! 100 00:09:34,615 --> 00:09:36,075 There's nobody else here, sir. 101 00:09:36,158 --> 00:09:37,868 Apparently he lives alone. 102 00:09:41,497 --> 00:09:42,957 Stand watch outside. 103 00:09:50,339 --> 00:09:51,340 What's your name? 104 00:09:52,717 --> 00:09:54,760 Gralik Durr. 105 00:09:54,844 --> 00:09:57,430 My name's Jonathan Archer. 106 00:09:58,014 --> 00:09:59,223 I'm from Earth. 107 00:10:00,850 --> 00:10:04,687 Is that supposed to explain why you forced your way into my home? 108 00:10:08,899 --> 00:10:10,610 Tell me about Kemocite. 109 00:10:12,445 --> 00:10:14,405 It's a multi-phasic isotope. 110 00:10:14,488 --> 00:10:18,159 -Used for what? -There are numerous applications. 111 00:10:18,242 --> 00:10:20,453 It depends on the level of refinement. 112 00:10:25,166 --> 00:10:28,127 You're working with someone named Degra. 113 00:10:30,212 --> 00:10:34,008 -Who is he? -That's none of your concern. 114 00:10:43,809 --> 00:10:45,353 What's he using it for? 115 00:10:46,062 --> 00:10:49,231 Kemocite can be used for any number of purposes. 116 00:10:49,315 --> 00:10:51,025 I don't make a habit of asking our clients 117 00:10:51,108 --> 00:10:52,735 what they plan to do with it. 118 00:10:52,818 --> 00:10:55,279 Maybe you should, because this batch is being used 119 00:10:55,363 --> 00:10:57,490 to create a weapon to exterminate my people! 120 00:10:58,282 --> 00:10:59,283 What? 121 00:10:59,367 --> 00:11:00,910 I want to know where the weapon is being built 122 00:11:00,993 --> 00:11:02,536 and when it's going to be ready. 123 00:11:02,620 --> 00:11:05,039 I don't know what you're talking about. 124 00:11:05,122 --> 00:11:07,625 I'm not leaving here until I get the answers I need. 125 00:11:15,591 --> 00:11:19,011 I managed to identify a sub-quantum imprint. 126 00:11:19,095 --> 00:11:21,597 It matches the signature of the Xindi probe. 127 00:11:21,680 --> 00:11:23,349 TUCKER: There's no doubt about it, Captain. 128 00:11:23,432 --> 00:11:26,352 This isotope was used in the weapon that attacked Earth. 129 00:11:26,435 --> 00:11:28,729 T'POL: Have you learned anything from the interrogation? 130 00:11:28,813 --> 00:11:30,856 Not yet, but this should help. 131 00:11:30,940 --> 00:11:32,525 TUCKER: Something else, Captain. 132 00:11:32,608 --> 00:11:34,318 I ran a scan on that rifle we picked up. 133 00:11:34,402 --> 00:11:37,029 There it was again, the same quantum imprint. 134 00:11:37,113 --> 00:11:38,906 I'd like permission to take it apart. 135 00:11:40,658 --> 00:11:41,700 Go ahead. 136 00:11:42,410 --> 00:11:44,412 We'll contact you in a couple of hours. 137 00:11:44,495 --> 00:11:45,579 T'POL: Understood. 138 00:11:47,915 --> 00:11:49,500 Congratulations, sir. 139 00:11:50,835 --> 00:11:54,672 Three months ago, we entered the expanse with no idea who these Xindi were, 140 00:11:54,755 --> 00:11:56,340 or how to find them. 141 00:11:56,424 --> 00:11:59,385 And now we're about to destroy one of their weapons facilities. 142 00:12:08,102 --> 00:12:12,106 ARCHER: I thought we were here to try and stop a war, not start one. 143 00:12:12,189 --> 00:12:13,816 MALCOLM: They struck first. 144 00:12:13,899 --> 00:12:16,735 Because they were told we're going to attack them. 145 00:12:16,819 --> 00:12:19,238 They think they're acting in self-defense. 146 00:12:19,321 --> 00:12:20,990 By destroying this complex, 147 00:12:21,073 --> 00:12:23,951 we'll be confirming their worst fears about humanity. 148 00:12:24,034 --> 00:12:27,413 Let's not forget the seven million people that were killed. 149 00:12:40,301 --> 00:12:43,554 Have Major Hayes lay down blast suppressors. 150 00:12:45,222 --> 00:12:47,641 When this facility goes, 151 00:12:47,725 --> 00:12:50,352 I don't want to take the rest of the settlement with it. 152 00:12:56,275 --> 00:12:58,319 What about Gralik, sir? 153 00:12:58,402 --> 00:13:00,362 He'll tell them about Enterprise. 154 00:13:03,407 --> 00:13:06,035 I'll deal with Gralik when the time comes. 155 00:13:08,329 --> 00:13:10,998 I don't intend to let anyone know we were here. 156 00:13:14,043 --> 00:13:16,337 I can't imagine what the captain wants this for. 157 00:13:16,420 --> 00:13:18,005 He was quite insistent. 158 00:13:18,088 --> 00:13:21,675 We ran the quantum analysis three times. 159 00:13:21,759 --> 00:13:23,636 Doesn't he trust us? 160 00:13:23,719 --> 00:13:26,388 He said he needed it to help prove a point. 161 00:13:33,229 --> 00:13:35,356 How long are you going to keep me here? 162 00:13:35,439 --> 00:13:36,941 That's up to Captain Archer. 163 00:13:37,483 --> 00:13:40,861 Well, you can tell him that I'll be in my study. 164 00:13:40,945 --> 00:13:42,988 I'm afraid you're going to have to stay right here. 165 00:13:43,072 --> 00:13:45,741 -I have work to do. -And I'm under orders. 166 00:13:46,033 --> 00:13:47,243 Please sit down. 167 00:13:49,286 --> 00:13:51,455 I've already told you everything I know. 168 00:13:52,790 --> 00:13:54,625 (door opens) 169 00:13:54,708 --> 00:13:56,293 Ah, Captain Archer. 170 00:13:56,377 --> 00:13:58,295 I was beginning to think you'd forgotten about me. 171 00:14:06,136 --> 00:14:08,472 You said you weren't involved in building weapons. 172 00:14:08,931 --> 00:14:10,182 That's correct. 173 00:14:10,975 --> 00:14:12,309 Explain this. 174 00:14:19,817 --> 00:14:21,277 I don't know what this is. 175 00:14:21,360 --> 00:14:24,321 It's a fragment of a probe that murdered seven million people. 176 00:14:25,072 --> 00:14:26,156 (clatters) 177 00:14:29,076 --> 00:14:31,745 The dead pilot was Xindi. 178 00:14:31,829 --> 00:14:33,664 The alloy is Xindi. 179 00:14:33,747 --> 00:14:35,583 And it's imprinted with the quantum signature 180 00:14:35,666 --> 00:14:37,668 of the compound you produce here! 181 00:14:37,751 --> 00:14:40,880 We know you're constructing a larger version of the weapon 182 00:14:40,963 --> 00:14:42,506 big enough to destroy a planet. 183 00:14:42,590 --> 00:14:44,550 I want to know where it's being built! 184 00:14:46,510 --> 00:14:48,888 You burst into my home, 185 00:14:49,346 --> 00:14:54,143 show me some twisted piece of metal, 186 00:14:54,226 --> 00:14:58,314 and tell me it proves I'm a mass murderer? 187 00:14:59,440 --> 00:15:01,734 I've never seen your species before. 188 00:15:01,817 --> 00:15:03,861 I've never heard of a planet called Earth, 189 00:15:03,944 --> 00:15:05,571 and whether you believe me or not, 190 00:15:05,654 --> 00:15:08,824 I had nothing to do with killing millions of its inhabitants. 191 00:15:16,540 --> 00:15:19,209 I'm flattered you requested my assistance, Commander, 192 00:15:19,293 --> 00:15:22,671 but, uh, weaponry isn't exactly my area of expertise. 193 00:15:22,755 --> 00:15:25,633 Well, my scans of this thing showed organic components. 194 00:15:25,716 --> 00:15:28,969 And I figured anything biological is more your turf than mine. 195 00:15:36,018 --> 00:15:37,561 What do you think? 196 00:15:39,772 --> 00:15:42,483 They appear to be generating synaptic impulses. 197 00:15:50,157 --> 00:15:51,492 Is it alive? 198 00:15:55,079 --> 00:15:59,083 Wouldn't make a very good pet, but... (sniffs) Definitely organic. 199 00:15:59,959 --> 00:16:00,960 (squishing) 200 00:16:05,047 --> 00:16:07,967 And it seems to have reproductive capabilities. 201 00:16:12,179 --> 00:16:15,099 The Kemocite is extremely refined. 202 00:16:15,182 --> 00:16:18,435 -Did it come from this facility? -It did. 203 00:16:19,311 --> 00:16:23,190 We supply many species with Kemocite, not just Xindi. 204 00:16:23,273 --> 00:16:25,776 It has countless applications. 205 00:16:26,360 --> 00:16:29,321 When Degra requested shipments so highly refined, 206 00:16:29,405 --> 00:16:30,948 we celebrated, 207 00:16:31,031 --> 00:16:34,284 realizing the wealth it would bring to our colony. 208 00:16:34,368 --> 00:16:37,788 We never considered why he wanted such pure Kemocite. 209 00:16:37,871 --> 00:16:41,208 Perhaps our greed blinded us from the possibility 210 00:16:41,291 --> 00:16:43,961 that it would be used in constructing a weapon. 211 00:16:44,044 --> 00:16:48,924 -Is Degra a reptilian? -No. He's a Xindi-primate. 212 00:16:50,426 --> 00:16:53,470 I met one at a mining complex. 213 00:16:53,554 --> 00:16:56,432 They're similar to you, apelike. 214 00:16:56,515 --> 00:17:00,728 Degra and his people have always been fair, truthful. 215 00:17:00,811 --> 00:17:02,604 That may have been why I believed him 216 00:17:02,688 --> 00:17:04,982 when he said the shipment was for research. 217 00:17:05,065 --> 00:17:10,946 Perhaps they've become as untrustworthy as the reptilians. 218 00:17:11,030 --> 00:17:13,449 We've run into a few of them too. 219 00:17:14,783 --> 00:17:20,164 It's hard to imagine five sentient species evolving on the same planet. 220 00:17:20,247 --> 00:17:21,790 Five? 221 00:17:22,791 --> 00:17:24,793 Hmm... I suppose there are now. 222 00:17:28,547 --> 00:17:30,049 -No, thanks. -Do you mind? 223 00:17:30,549 --> 00:17:31,592 No, go ahead. 224 00:17:36,847 --> 00:17:38,098 Mmm. 225 00:17:39,058 --> 00:17:43,145 There was a sixth species, the avians. 226 00:17:43,228 --> 00:17:44,980 They've been gone since the war. 227 00:17:45,064 --> 00:17:47,274 -Gone? -Extinct. 228 00:17:47,357 --> 00:17:53,447 As far as I'm told, none of them fled before our homeworld was destroyed. 229 00:17:53,530 --> 00:17:56,784 We found some debris. How did it happen? 230 00:17:57,367 --> 00:17:59,661 The war went on for nearly 100 years. 231 00:18:00,245 --> 00:18:01,747 The sides changed. 232 00:18:01,830 --> 00:18:04,249 Alliances were forged and then broken. 233 00:18:04,333 --> 00:18:05,417 By the time it ended, 234 00:18:05,501 --> 00:18:09,129 I doubt any of the six species remembered what started it. 235 00:18:09,546 --> 00:18:11,715 But everyone remembered what ended it. 236 00:18:13,092 --> 00:18:16,261 As well as being unstable politically, 237 00:18:16,345 --> 00:18:20,724 our planet was even more unstable geologically. 238 00:18:22,893 --> 00:18:26,271 In a final desperate act, 239 00:18:26,355 --> 00:18:30,609 the insectoids and reptilians detonated massive explosions 240 00:18:30,692 --> 00:18:33,779 beneath the eight largest seismic fissures. 241 00:18:36,615 --> 00:18:41,495 I'd like to think they didn't realize how devastating the result would be. 242 00:18:47,835 --> 00:18:50,170 My grandfather lived there. 243 00:18:50,254 --> 00:18:51,755 He told me of places 244 00:18:51,839 --> 00:18:56,051 where the sky was sometimes filled with avians. 245 00:18:58,512 --> 00:19:00,055 Now they're gone. 246 00:19:04,309 --> 00:19:07,604 The other five species did survive. 247 00:19:07,688 --> 00:19:11,942 From what I can tell, they don't all live on remote colonies like this one. 248 00:19:12,025 --> 00:19:17,114 The descendants of those that escaped are scattered across the expanse. 249 00:19:18,907 --> 00:19:23,328 Many live peaceful lives, but obviously not all. 250 00:19:23,412 --> 00:19:25,205 -(door opens) -HAYES: Captain. 251 00:19:25,956 --> 00:19:27,457 I'll be right back. 252 00:19:27,541 --> 00:19:28,709 Sir. 253 00:19:32,504 --> 00:19:33,881 It's OK. 254 00:19:36,466 --> 00:19:38,093 The suppressors are in place. 255 00:19:38,177 --> 00:19:41,096 The blast wave should be mostly confined to the facility. 256 00:19:41,180 --> 00:19:43,432 Sir, I noticed a lot of activity down there. 257 00:19:43,515 --> 00:19:45,475 It seemed like something is going on. 258 00:19:45,559 --> 00:19:47,269 (communicator beeps) 259 00:19:49,271 --> 00:19:50,647 Archer. 260 00:19:50,731 --> 00:19:53,609 T'POL: Captain, we've detected a ship approaching the planet. 261 00:19:53,901 --> 00:19:57,613 The hull configuration matches the Xindi vessel that attacked us. 262 00:20:00,365 --> 00:20:01,450 Reptilians. 263 00:20:24,431 --> 00:20:26,058 Recognize anyone? 264 00:20:27,309 --> 00:20:29,144 (inaudible) 265 00:20:32,314 --> 00:20:35,734 The reptilians seem rather upset about something. 266 00:20:52,793 --> 00:20:54,336 You got something? 267 00:20:54,419 --> 00:20:57,673 I've been running scans of the weapon's organic component. 268 00:20:57,756 --> 00:21:02,010 Its neural pathways appear to help modulate the rifle's power output. 269 00:21:02,094 --> 00:21:03,553 It's the most sophisticated example 270 00:21:03,637 --> 00:21:05,514 of biomechanical engineering I've ever seen. 271 00:21:05,597 --> 00:21:07,891 -You said you had good news, Doc. -Ah, yes. 272 00:21:08,392 --> 00:21:11,478 I've been attempting to break down this creature's immune system. 273 00:21:12,229 --> 00:21:14,064 You're trying to make it sick? 274 00:21:14,147 --> 00:21:16,650 Mmm-hmm. However, it's proving to be quite resilient. 275 00:21:16,733 --> 00:21:19,319 I've tried an array of viruses and pathogens, 276 00:21:19,403 --> 00:21:20,779 but it's immune to all of them. 277 00:21:20,862 --> 00:21:24,992 Then I began exposing it to various radioactive spectra. 278 00:21:26,285 --> 00:21:28,912 A sustained burst of delta radiation. 279 00:21:33,125 --> 00:21:36,378 If we rig up portable E.M. emitters, 280 00:21:36,461 --> 00:21:37,838 we could knock out reptilian weapons 281 00:21:37,921 --> 00:21:39,881 before any of them get a chance to pull the trigger. 282 00:21:39,965 --> 00:21:41,216 In theory. 283 00:21:41,300 --> 00:21:43,510 Unfortunately, the amount of radiation required 284 00:21:43,593 --> 00:21:46,596 would be extremely hazardous to any humans in the area. 285 00:21:46,680 --> 00:21:48,432 -It's still a place to start. -Hmm... 286 00:21:48,515 --> 00:21:50,392 Great work, Doc. Keep at it. 287 00:21:50,475 --> 00:21:52,853 Oh, and, uh, Commander... 288 00:21:52,936 --> 00:21:56,398 I'd avoid exposing any of the Xindi technology 289 00:21:56,481 --> 00:21:58,358 to omicron radiation. 290 00:21:59,067 --> 00:22:02,154 It seems to thrive on it, as you can see. 291 00:22:02,654 --> 00:22:05,073 -I'll keep that in mind. -Hmm... 292 00:22:06,116 --> 00:22:07,617 They're ahead of schedule. 293 00:22:07,701 --> 00:22:10,495 We weren't expecting them for another three days. 294 00:22:10,579 --> 00:22:13,790 You might not have much time left to accomplish your mission. 295 00:22:13,874 --> 00:22:15,542 What makes you say that? 296 00:22:15,625 --> 00:22:19,588 We've been processing Kemocite for them for nearly six months. 297 00:22:19,671 --> 00:22:23,133 They're here for their final shipment. 298 00:22:23,216 --> 00:22:27,220 Captain, I'm the primary technician at this facility. 299 00:22:27,304 --> 00:22:30,140 They'll want to talk to me before accepting delivery, 300 00:22:30,223 --> 00:22:33,769 to confirm that all of their technical requirements have been met. 301 00:22:35,187 --> 00:22:40,484 I may be able to obtain some information for you 302 00:22:40,567 --> 00:22:42,486 about this weapon. 303 00:22:44,071 --> 00:22:47,199 That could be dangerous. 304 00:22:47,282 --> 00:22:49,076 I'm willing to take that risk. 305 00:22:54,289 --> 00:22:58,251 How do I know you won't expose us, tell them about Enterprise? 306 00:22:58,335 --> 00:23:02,130 I'm proud of my craft, Captain. 307 00:23:02,214 --> 00:23:05,258 I've practiced it for many years. 308 00:23:05,342 --> 00:23:09,721 I won't let my work be corrupted in this way. 309 00:23:09,805 --> 00:23:13,767 Seven million people. 310 00:23:15,185 --> 00:23:19,064 If I'd chosen my clients more carefully, 311 00:23:19,147 --> 00:23:21,942 that tragedy might not have happened. 312 00:23:23,026 --> 00:23:26,321 I don't intend to let it happen again. 313 00:23:27,739 --> 00:23:29,116 (communicator beeps) 314 00:23:32,452 --> 00:23:33,578 Archer. 315 00:23:33,662 --> 00:23:36,456 MALCOLM: Captain, there are two Xindi bio-signs heading this way. 316 00:23:53,640 --> 00:23:55,934 XINDI MALE: Gralik, are you there? 317 00:23:58,436 --> 00:23:59,646 Gralik? 318 00:24:00,981 --> 00:24:02,357 (door chimes) 319 00:24:22,794 --> 00:24:24,921 Degra's probably wondering where I am. 320 00:24:25,005 --> 00:24:27,799 His companions don't like to be kept waiting. 321 00:24:27,883 --> 00:24:28,884 (knock on door) 322 00:24:31,344 --> 00:24:32,804 MALCOLM: Captain. 323 00:24:35,599 --> 00:24:36,808 They've gone. 324 00:24:36,892 --> 00:24:39,936 They'll return, probably with armed reptilians. 325 00:24:40,020 --> 00:24:42,272 Just because you didn't show up for work? 326 00:24:42,355 --> 00:24:45,025 There are fewer than 100 people on this planet. 327 00:24:45,108 --> 00:24:48,069 It doesn't go unnoticed when one of them is missing. 328 00:24:49,070 --> 00:24:51,072 Degra won't leave until he sees 329 00:24:51,156 --> 00:24:54,409 the results of the final isotopic analysis. 330 00:24:54,492 --> 00:24:56,745 You should reconsider my offer. 331 00:25:00,290 --> 00:25:01,875 TUCKER: That's good, right there. 332 00:25:02,584 --> 00:25:04,002 Are you sure this is wise? 333 00:25:04,085 --> 00:25:05,921 That's four inches of solid duranium. 334 00:25:06,004 --> 00:25:07,797 If this thing can blast a hole through it, 335 00:25:07,881 --> 00:25:09,716 then we're in even worse trouble than we thought. 336 00:25:09,799 --> 00:25:13,803 Still, it might be prudent to find a more suitable environment to test it. 337 00:25:13,887 --> 00:25:16,264 We don't have time to go looking for some deserted asteroid, 338 00:25:16,348 --> 00:25:17,515 if that's what you mean. 339 00:25:17,599 --> 00:25:20,018 If I may, Commander Tucker and I have learned all we can 340 00:25:20,101 --> 00:25:21,811 from examining the workings of the device. 341 00:25:21,895 --> 00:25:24,731 A practical test is the next logical step. 342 00:25:25,523 --> 00:25:28,276 I've rigged up four of Malcolm's force-field emitters. 343 00:25:30,695 --> 00:25:32,614 They'll contain any blast debris. 344 00:25:32,697 --> 00:25:35,659 What about radiation or particle disbursement? 345 00:25:35,742 --> 00:25:38,495 -You know nothing about this device. -That's the point. 346 00:25:38,578 --> 00:25:40,538 Those Xindi took out half of our security force 347 00:25:40,622 --> 00:25:41,957 when they came aboard. 348 00:25:42,040 --> 00:25:43,375 Now, if we don't start making some progress 349 00:25:43,458 --> 00:25:44,793 understanding their weapons, 350 00:25:44,876 --> 00:25:48,171 we won't stand a chance in hell of beating them when the time comes. 351 00:25:53,343 --> 00:25:55,345 Let me know when you're ready. 352 00:25:55,428 --> 00:25:56,930 Give us an hour. 353 00:26:09,609 --> 00:26:11,319 More delays? 354 00:26:11,403 --> 00:26:13,571 We did surprise them by arriving early. 355 00:26:13,655 --> 00:26:15,282 That's no excuse. 356 00:26:15,365 --> 00:26:18,326 They should have been ready by now. 357 00:26:18,410 --> 00:26:20,370 Such lethargic creatures. 358 00:26:21,538 --> 00:26:23,999 You could learn something from them... 359 00:26:24,082 --> 00:26:25,709 Patience, for example. 360 00:26:25,792 --> 00:26:27,210 (hisses) 361 00:26:28,044 --> 00:26:29,629 Where's Gralik? 362 00:26:29,713 --> 00:26:31,256 We can't find him. 363 00:26:31,548 --> 00:26:34,551 In a complex this size, how difficult could it be? 364 00:26:34,634 --> 00:26:37,304 We've searched everywhere. No one's seen him. 365 00:26:37,387 --> 00:26:39,514 He often takes walks outside the settlement. 366 00:26:39,597 --> 00:26:40,890 Walks? 367 00:26:41,141 --> 00:26:43,351 Without his analysis, I can't proceed. 368 00:26:43,435 --> 00:26:45,103 We've organized search teams. 369 00:26:45,186 --> 00:26:49,107 We don't have time for you to go foraging through the forest. 370 00:26:49,190 --> 00:26:51,234 We'll find him ourselves. 371 00:27:06,750 --> 00:27:08,418 (scanner beeping) 372 00:27:08,501 --> 00:27:09,836 What is it? 373 00:27:09,919 --> 00:27:12,172 Someone's closing on our position, sir. 374 00:27:12,255 --> 00:27:13,340 400 meters. 375 00:27:13,423 --> 00:27:16,301 -Reptilians? -I'm not certain. 376 00:27:16,384 --> 00:27:18,970 -350 meters. -Stay with him. 377 00:27:24,351 --> 00:27:25,977 Still closing, sir. 378 00:27:26,895 --> 00:27:29,689 200 meters. 150. 379 00:27:29,773 --> 00:27:31,358 They're bloody fast, whoever they are. 380 00:27:36,154 --> 00:27:37,155 Take cover! 381 00:28:13,483 --> 00:28:15,318 (electricity buzzing) 382 00:28:17,112 --> 00:28:21,199 It's a seeker. The reptilians built them for reconnaissance. 383 00:28:21,282 --> 00:28:24,786 They were used to great effect during the war. 384 00:28:24,869 --> 00:28:27,789 It seems as though you may have been exposed after all. 385 00:28:30,792 --> 00:28:32,502 Let's hope they didn't get a very good look at us. 386 00:28:32,585 --> 00:28:34,838 There are some caves not far ahead. 387 00:28:34,921 --> 00:28:39,718 They should provide us with cover in case we encounter any more of those. 388 00:28:54,482 --> 00:28:57,152 -Ready, Doc? -Ready. 389 00:29:01,573 --> 00:29:03,074 (weapon clicks) 390 00:29:07,912 --> 00:29:10,373 -What's wrong? -It won't fire. 391 00:29:10,457 --> 00:29:11,750 I don't understand. 392 00:29:11,833 --> 00:29:13,460 Perhaps it has a safety device. 393 00:29:13,543 --> 00:29:14,627 (beeping) 394 00:29:14,711 --> 00:29:17,297 -What's that? -It's coming from the weapon. 395 00:29:19,883 --> 00:29:21,426 Looks like some kind of countdown. 396 00:29:23,344 --> 00:29:25,513 The energy levels are increasing. 397 00:29:26,723 --> 00:29:27,891 It's overloading. 398 00:29:28,767 --> 00:29:30,977 I can't shut it down. Damn thing's booby-trapped. 399 00:29:31,060 --> 00:29:33,646 -If you remove the power cell... -It'll just grow back. 400 00:29:44,491 --> 00:29:46,326 (groans) 401 00:30:01,966 --> 00:30:03,218 (sighs) 402 00:30:06,304 --> 00:30:07,847 Quick thinking, Commander. 403 00:30:07,931 --> 00:30:09,390 You were right. 404 00:30:09,474 --> 00:30:13,478 We probably should have found a nice, empty asteroid to test it on. 405 00:30:20,735 --> 00:30:24,239 The Xindi ship is still in orbit. We haven't detected any other vessels. 406 00:30:24,322 --> 00:30:25,865 Understood. 407 00:30:25,949 --> 00:30:28,743 Captain, if the Xindi have detected your presence, 408 00:30:28,827 --> 00:30:31,162 I strongly urge you to return to the ship. 409 00:30:31,246 --> 00:30:32,705 ARCHER: I appreciate your concern. 410 00:30:32,789 --> 00:30:36,000 But we still have a few loose ends to tie up down here. 411 00:30:36,084 --> 00:30:37,460 Archer out. 412 00:30:39,546 --> 00:30:42,590 -Anything? -No, sir. 413 00:30:42,674 --> 00:30:44,342 We just might have stopped those bloodhounds 414 00:30:44,425 --> 00:30:46,511 before they transmitted our position. 415 00:30:48,137 --> 00:30:49,430 Let's hope so. 416 00:30:54,936 --> 00:30:56,855 No sign of the reptilians. 417 00:30:56,938 --> 00:30:59,399 I doubt they'll find us. 418 00:30:59,482 --> 00:31:02,110 That's topaline ore. 419 00:31:02,193 --> 00:31:04,445 It should disrupt their scanners. 420 00:31:04,529 --> 00:31:07,365 Even their seekers won't locate us here. 421 00:31:12,036 --> 00:31:14,706 What do you intend to do now, Captain? 422 00:31:16,207 --> 00:31:18,626 Destroy our facility? 423 00:31:18,710 --> 00:31:21,546 Do you plan to wait until I'm back inside, 424 00:31:21,629 --> 00:31:25,800 or will you simply dispose of me here in the forest? 425 00:31:27,594 --> 00:31:32,724 -I've been considering another option. -I'd certainly like to hear it. 426 00:31:34,809 --> 00:31:36,728 The people on this colony had nothing to do 427 00:31:36,811 --> 00:31:38,938 with the attack on my planet. 428 00:31:41,065 --> 00:31:43,192 I'll be damned if I'm gonna make them pay for it. 429 00:31:46,029 --> 00:31:49,407 You offered to help us. Are you still willing? 430 00:31:52,035 --> 00:31:54,287 If you're prepared to trust me. 431 00:31:59,876 --> 00:32:04,130 Then we'll give them their Kemocite, 432 00:32:04,213 --> 00:32:07,216 but it won't be exactly what they ordered. 433 00:32:14,140 --> 00:32:16,809 -Make sure he gets home safely. -Yes, sir. 434 00:32:20,855 --> 00:32:23,274 It would be better if I went alone. 435 00:32:33,910 --> 00:32:34,911 Good luck. 436 00:32:38,206 --> 00:32:39,374 And you. 437 00:32:44,295 --> 00:32:47,173 -MALCOLM: Permission to speak freely. -Go ahead. 438 00:32:48,967 --> 00:32:51,886 I'm not sure it was wise to let him go. 439 00:32:51,970 --> 00:32:53,972 He could lead the reptilians back here. 440 00:32:54,055 --> 00:32:56,057 Are you speaking freely as well, Major? 441 00:32:56,140 --> 00:32:59,268 -Just offering a tactical assessment, sir. -Noted. 442 00:33:01,896 --> 00:33:03,439 He said he'd help us. 443 00:33:05,066 --> 00:33:06,317 I believe him. 444 00:33:07,276 --> 00:33:08,277 (computer beeps) 445 00:33:08,361 --> 00:33:10,571 It's the captain. 446 00:33:10,655 --> 00:33:12,073 Go ahead, sir. 447 00:33:12,156 --> 00:33:14,617 ARCHER: Tell the armory to hold off on those spatial charges. 448 00:33:14,701 --> 00:33:16,119 There's been a change of plans. 449 00:33:16,202 --> 00:33:20,164 -Is everything all right? -I'll let you know in a couple of hours. 450 00:33:20,248 --> 00:33:22,834 Right now, I have an assignment for you and Hoshi. 451 00:33:37,056 --> 00:33:38,474 They're looking for you. 452 00:33:38,558 --> 00:33:40,560 Have you started loading the shipment? 453 00:33:40,643 --> 00:33:42,437 -Not yet. -Good. 454 00:33:42,520 --> 00:33:45,606 I want to run another refinement test. 455 00:33:45,690 --> 00:33:47,400 We've completed three already. 456 00:33:47,483 --> 00:33:49,402 The impurities were less than six parts per million. 457 00:33:49,485 --> 00:33:53,406 We have to be absolutely certain that we've met their specifications. 458 00:33:53,489 --> 00:33:56,868 You know how important this is to all of us. 459 00:33:56,951 --> 00:33:58,286 We should get started. 460 00:33:58,369 --> 00:34:02,749 You two perform the isotopic analysis. I'll run the submolecular scans. 461 00:34:16,137 --> 00:34:17,847 We've got it. 462 00:34:17,930 --> 00:34:20,016 We've modified the radiolytic signature. 463 00:34:20,099 --> 00:34:22,643 If you can get it on board their ship, I'll be able to track it. 464 00:34:22,727 --> 00:34:23,978 Understood. 465 00:34:40,495 --> 00:34:41,996 Where were you? 466 00:34:42,080 --> 00:34:44,665 My personal activities aren't your concern. 467 00:34:44,749 --> 00:34:48,628 And do your personal activities involve destroying one of our seekers? 468 00:34:48,711 --> 00:34:50,963 I was hunting tree scarabs. 469 00:34:51,047 --> 00:34:52,965 Your drone was frightening them. 470 00:34:53,049 --> 00:34:54,634 Who was with you? 471 00:34:54,717 --> 00:34:57,512 I prefer to spend my time in the forest alone. 472 00:34:57,595 --> 00:35:00,765 Our scans detected other bio-signs. 473 00:35:00,848 --> 00:35:01,974 I was alone. 474 00:35:02,058 --> 00:35:04,519 If you saw the drone, you knew we were here. 475 00:35:04,602 --> 00:35:06,312 Why didn't you return? 476 00:35:06,395 --> 00:35:08,022 You're two days early. 477 00:35:09,357 --> 00:35:11,901 -What are you doing? -Running some final tests. 478 00:35:11,984 --> 00:35:13,361 What kind of tests? 479 00:35:13,444 --> 00:35:14,987 We were told the shipment was ready. 480 00:35:16,781 --> 00:35:20,701 42 years. That's how long I've been running this facility. 481 00:35:20,785 --> 00:35:24,122 And never once have I allowed a single gram of Kemocite 482 00:35:24,205 --> 00:35:27,208 to leave the premises unless it was perfectly calibrated. 483 00:35:27,291 --> 00:35:28,751 I take pride in my work, 484 00:35:28,835 --> 00:35:32,839 but if you're so eager to get underway, then go ahead, take your shipment! 485 00:35:32,922 --> 00:35:34,340 But if it doesn't meet your requirements, 486 00:35:34,423 --> 00:35:37,552 don't expect me to produce another 100 kilograms overnight, 487 00:35:37,635 --> 00:35:40,763 because we do have other clients besides you. 488 00:35:43,599 --> 00:35:45,393 Finish quickly. 489 00:36:10,126 --> 00:36:12,587 MALCOLM: There are two of them, loading containers. 490 00:36:12,670 --> 00:36:14,088 Stand by, Captain. 491 00:36:14,172 --> 00:36:15,631 Acknowledged. 492 00:36:19,635 --> 00:36:22,054 -MALCOLM: They're heading back. -You're clear, sir. 493 00:36:56,881 --> 00:36:58,591 -(beep) -Reed to Enterprise. 494 00:37:00,218 --> 00:37:01,552 Go ahead. 495 00:37:01,636 --> 00:37:04,347 MALCOLM: The Captain's inside the Xindi shuttle. 496 00:37:04,430 --> 00:37:05,765 Acknowledged. 497 00:37:40,299 --> 00:37:43,719 Captain, three Xindi have just come out of the complex. 498 00:37:45,346 --> 00:37:46,639 Understood. 499 00:37:47,765 --> 00:37:49,392 Lieutenant Reed, report. 500 00:37:49,475 --> 00:37:52,937 MALCOLM: We've run into a small problem. Stand by. 501 00:37:59,568 --> 00:38:01,112 We appreciate your efforts. 502 00:38:01,195 --> 00:38:03,447 Perhaps you'll need our services in the future. 503 00:38:04,407 --> 00:38:05,408 Perhaps. 504 00:38:24,135 --> 00:38:26,721 I'll miss the pleasure of your company. 505 00:38:26,804 --> 00:38:28,681 We should go, Degra. 506 00:38:28,764 --> 00:38:30,474 We're behind schedule already. 507 00:38:30,725 --> 00:38:33,769 We've invested a great deal in this project. 508 00:38:33,853 --> 00:38:35,479 And you've been well paid for it. 509 00:38:35,771 --> 00:38:37,315 Yes, you've been more than generous, 510 00:38:37,398 --> 00:38:42,695 but I'd appreciate if you could tell me what this shipment is being used for. 511 00:38:50,161 --> 00:38:52,079 I don't think it's an unreasonable request. 512 00:38:52,163 --> 00:38:53,372 It doesn't concern you. 513 00:38:53,456 --> 00:38:55,666 It concerns all of us. 514 00:38:56,625 --> 00:38:59,086 We've learned there's a threat to our people. 515 00:39:00,212 --> 00:39:01,589 What kind of threat? 516 00:39:01,964 --> 00:39:04,383 A ruthless alien species. 517 00:39:04,467 --> 00:39:06,635 If we don't act, they'll destroy us. 518 00:39:17,438 --> 00:39:19,273 I'm glad we could contribute. 519 00:39:19,690 --> 00:39:21,525 Take pride in what you've done here. 520 00:39:35,373 --> 00:39:37,249 -(beep) -Archer to Enterprise. 521 00:39:38,793 --> 00:39:40,086 Go ahead. 522 00:39:40,169 --> 00:39:42,129 What's the status of that Xindi ship? 523 00:39:42,213 --> 00:39:44,548 It broke orbit five minutes ago, Captain. 524 00:39:44,632 --> 00:39:46,342 Are you picking up the tracking signal? 525 00:39:46,425 --> 00:39:47,927 -(beeping) -Loud and clear. 526 00:39:48,010 --> 00:39:51,263 Keep an eye on it. We'll be back as soon as we can. 527 00:39:51,347 --> 00:39:52,890 Acknowledged. 528 00:40:01,816 --> 00:40:04,110 -Thank you. -Mmm... 529 00:40:06,529 --> 00:40:08,364 Is something wrong? 530 00:40:13,744 --> 00:40:18,582 I may have just betrayed my people to a ruthless alien species. 531 00:40:21,168 --> 00:40:23,295 I promise you, you haven't. 532 00:40:24,755 --> 00:40:26,173 Please trust me. 533 00:40:29,051 --> 00:40:30,094 To trust. 534 00:40:37,435 --> 00:40:42,398 Eventually, Degra's going to discover that you sabotaged his Kemocite. 535 00:40:42,481 --> 00:40:45,693 (chuckles) It should delay their progress considerably. 536 00:40:45,776 --> 00:40:47,778 -They'll come back here. -Don't worry. 537 00:40:47,862 --> 00:40:49,947 I can deal with Degra and his friends. 538 00:40:50,030 --> 00:40:52,825 You should just be concerned with finding this weapon. 539 00:40:55,828 --> 00:40:59,832 Their ship entered an energy portal after it left orbit. 540 00:41:00,791 --> 00:41:02,793 We've lost our tracking signal. 541 00:41:02,877 --> 00:41:06,714 The portal's range is only a few light-years. Keep searching. 542 00:41:12,595 --> 00:41:14,388 I better get back to Enterprise. 543 00:41:16,515 --> 00:41:22,104 If everything you've told me is true about the attack on your world, 544 00:41:23,105 --> 00:41:27,359 I hope you remember that all Xindi are not your enemy. 545 00:41:28,819 --> 00:41:29,862 I will.