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By Hunter

This was a good episode! I thought it was a lot better than the setup episode last week. There were lots of moments that really made me think of TOS. I thought Archer was pretty darn good on this run as well.

First off, can anyone deny getting a bit of the chills when the Enterprise soared over Reed and Trip to pick them up? I always wanted to see that happen in Star Trek. The ship-as-character aspect has always been weak on Enterprise and I think that was redeemed here. As was seeing the entire Andorian/Vulcan fleet go to warp next to Trip and Reed. A neat persepctive.

Next, go Shran. I loved the love story. And I wasn't upset with the resolution because he really didn't want to kill Archer and he absolutely puts his faith in his own Andorian traditions. When he realized the trouble Archer went through just to adhere to traditions that weren't his own, I think Shran was impressed and his willingness to unite with the humans was solidified. He accepted, however reluctantly, the sacrifice he was dealt for the probable peaceful outcome and for the greater good. Very TOS. Not to mention the symbolism behind the loss of the antennae. While a very Kirk-ish way to get out of a morality jam (for Archer), it also symbolized the "loss of balance" Shran was experiencing by losing his partner.

Another enjoyable moment was when they were discussing the ships of the line. The past Enterprises and the past Andorian ice-cutter, what will the future bring? We all know, of course, and seeing them wonder about it, I would think hit home with many ST fans.

I enjoyed this one. There is a lot of tension ready to pop next week, although these promos really don't do the episodes justice at all. They made next week look like its out of this arc. We'll see.

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