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Archer and Tucker are invited to a desert-like planet by an alien leader after they help fix his ship. After arriving, they discover he has invited them under false pretenses. They escape over the desert.
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Archer and Tucker are invited to a desert-like planet by an alien leader after they help fix his ship. After arriving, they discover he has invited them under false pretenses.
   
 
== Summary ==
 
== Summary ==
 
===Teaser===
 
===Teaser===
   
The [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'']] is on its way to [[Risa]] again, with [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer|Archer]] listing the places he'd like to visit, when they suddenly pick up a distress call from an alien craft.
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The [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'']] is on its way to [[Risa]] [[Fallen Hero (episode) |again]], with [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer|Archer]] listing the places he'd like to visit, when they suddenly pick up a [[distress call]] from an [[ship|alien craft]].
   
 
===Act One===
 
===Act One===
The man aboard the craft, [[Zobral]], is very friendly and thankful even if the repairs were minor. Zobral is surprised to hear that responding to distress calls is routine for the crew of ''Enterprise'' and invites Archer and [[Charles Tucker III|Tucker]] for a meal on his homeworld. Archer declines, saying he promised his crew a trip to Risa. However, Zobral says there will be a [[Geskana]] match, and that he is easily offended.
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The man aboard the craft, [[Zobral]], is very friendly and thankful even if the repairs were minor. Zobral is surprised to hear that responding to distress calls is routine for the [[crew]] of ''Enterprise'' and invites Archer and [[Charles Tucker III|Tucker]] for a meal on his homeworld. Archer declines, saying he promised his crew a trip to Risa. However, Zobral says there will be a [[Geskana]] match, and that he is easily offended.
   
Tucker wants to stay behind, saying he has too much work, and that he doesn't like the idea of the desert. He eventually relents, however, accompanying Archer to an encampment constructed in [[Cygniai Expanse]], a large desert. They are welcomed by Zobral and his men.
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Tucker wants to stay behind, saying he has too much work, and that he doesn't like the idea of the [[desert]]. He eventually relents, however, accompanying Archer to an encampment constructed in [[Cygniai Expanse]], a large desert. They are welcomed by Zobral and his men.
   
 
[[File:Zobrals encampment.jpg|thumb|left|Zobral's encampment in the [[Cygniai Expanse]]]]
 
[[File:Zobrals encampment.jpg|thumb|left|Zobral's encampment in the [[Cygniai Expanse]]]]
   
While eating, Zobral is amazed to hear that Earth is two-thirds water. When discussing Enterprise and its mission, Archer refers to a time when he felt he had to back down from an enemy and set a course back to Earth to upgrade the ship's weapons. ({{ENT|Silent Enemy}})
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While eating, Zobral is amazed to hear that [[Earth]] is [[bodies of water‎|two-thirds water]]. When discussing ''Enterprise'' and its mission, Archer refers to a time when he felt he had to back down from an enemy and set a course [[Silent Enemy (episode)|back to Earth]] to upgrade the ship's weapons.
 
At one point during the meal, Archer points out a tapestry hanging on the wall. Zobral offers it to him, but Archer declines, saying it is too large, so instead Zobral gives him a [[Suliban]] artifact.
 
At one point during the meal, Archer points out a tapestry hanging on the wall. Zobral offers it to him, but Archer declines, saying it is too large, so instead Zobral gives him a [[Suliban]] artifact.
   
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===Act Two===
 
===Act Two===
   
Archer is contacted by T'Pol who informs him that Zobral is a terrorist. Archer makes an excuse and attempts to leave. Zobral informs the captain he is aware of the Torothan message, and convinces him to stay. Upon returning to Zobral's house, he informs Archer and Tucker that his people were persecuted by the Torothans. Zobral considers Archer a reasonable and just man, and wants to use ''Enterprise'' in their war. Zobral also relates the story of Archer liberating a Suliban prison camp, but states that thousands, not dozens, of people were freed. ({{ENT|Detained}}) Zobral believes Archer to be a great warrior.
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Archer is contacted by T'Pol who informs him that Zobral is a terrorist. Archer makes an excuse and attempts to leave. Zobral informs the captain he is aware of the Torothan message, and convinces him to stay. Upon returning to Zobral's house, he informs Archer and Tucker that his people were persecuted by the Torothans. Zobral considers Archer a reasonable and just man, and wants to use ''Enterprise'' in their war. Zobral also relates the story of Archer liberating a Suliban prison camp, but states that thousands, not dozens, of people were freed. Zobral believes Archer to be a great warrior.
   
 
In the distance, explosions are heard, which turn out to be [[Torothan cruiser]]s, bombing the encampment. Archer and Tucker are made to hide underground in small bunker.
 
In the distance, explosions are heard, which turn out to be [[Torothan cruiser]]s, bombing the encampment. Archer and Tucker are made to hide underground in small bunker.
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When a bomb detonates above, part of the bunker collapses and the two decide to leave. The house above them has been completely leveled.
 
When a bomb detonates above, part of the bunker collapses and the two decide to leave. The house above them has been completely leveled.
   
Since Zobral advised against using the [[shuttlepod]] as it would be easily detected, they take supplies from it, but begin a long walk through the desert.
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Since Zobral advised against using the {{dis|shuttlepod|22nd century}} as it would be easily detected, they take supplies from it, but begin a long walk through the desert.
   
 
===Act Three===
 
===Act Three===
[[File:Archer and Trip survive in Desert.jpg|thumb]]
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[[File:Archer and Trip survive in Desert.jpg|thumb|"''A coma? That sounds nice.''"]]
 
Meanwhile, on ''Enterprise'', communications with the captain are being jammed and they are warned by the Torothan Chancellor that any rescue team will be seen as a hostile act and will be treated as such.
 
Meanwhile, on ''Enterprise'', communications with the captain are being jammed and they are warned by the Torothan Chancellor that any rescue team will be seen as a hostile act and will be treated as such.
   
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===Act Four===
 
===Act Four===
   
Archer starts a fire using his phaser and boils the water to make it drinkable. Archer keeps Tucker active by talking about the warp reactor. They then discuss food, Tucker saying he wants [[pecan pie]], amongst other things.
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Archer starts a fire using his phase pistol and boils the water to make it drinkable. Archer keeps Tucker active by talking about the warp reactor. They then discuss food, Tucker saying he wants prime rib,mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy and [[pecan pie]], amongst other things.
   
 
A shuttle is sent with T'Pol, [[Malcolm Reed|Reed]], and Zobral inside, to find the two on the surface, but they have to fly very low to not be detected, prolonging their search.
 
A shuttle is sent with T'Pol, [[Malcolm Reed|Reed]], and Zobral inside, to find the two on the surface, but they have to fly very low to not be detected, prolonging their search.
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===Act Five===
 
===Act Five===
   
Back on ''Enterprise'', Zobral is ready to leave as Archer explains that he could never have helped him in his war. T'Pol and Archer talk, with T'Pol stating that it is up to governments, not starship captains, to make decisions regarding other species' affairs. Archer agrees with her but says he believes the cause, in this instance, would have been worth fighting for.
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Back on ''Enterprise'', Zobral is ready to leave as Archer explains that he could never have helped him in his war. T'Pol and Archer talk, with T'Pol stating that it is up to governments, not starship captains, to make decisions regarding other species' affairs. Archer agrees with her but says he believes the cause, in this instance, may have been worth fighting for.
   
 
== Log entries ==
 
== Log entries ==
:"''Captain's personal log, February 12, 2152. After a brief detour, we're back on course for Risa. Everyone's looking forward to some much needed shore leave. I've got my eye on a place called Suraya Bay - villas built right into the cliffs. A perfect spot to enjoy a few good books. Might even do a little diving when I...''"
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:"''Captain's personal log, February 12, 2152. After a brief detour, we're back on course for Risa. Everyone's looking forward to some much needed shore leave. I've got my eye on a place called Suraya Bay – villas built right into the cliffs. A perfect spot to enjoy a few good books. Might even do a little diving when I...''"
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== Memorable quotes ==
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"''The galaxy could use more people like you.''"
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: - '''Zobral''', to Archer
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"''Desert, sir? The heat, the dry air? You know how it sucks the life out of me.''"
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: - '''Tucker''' expresses reluctance to join Archer in the desert
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"''It's hotter than Hell out there. 41 degrees!''"<br />
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"''It's a dry heat.''"
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: - '''Tucker''' and '''Archer'''
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== Quotes ==
 
 
"''What are these, uh, little chunks?''"<br />
 
"''What are these, uh, little chunks?''"<br />
 
"''The essence of the male. Chopped and seasoned.''"
 
"''The essence of the male. Chopped and seasoned.''"
 
: - '''Trip Tucker''' and '''Zobral'''
 
: - '''Trip Tucker''' and '''Zobral'''
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"''I hope you're aware that most likely you'll never see your captain or engineer again.''"
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: - '''Trelit''', to T'Pol after being told Archer and Tucker are Zobral's guests
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"''Please, I wouldn't be a very good host if I allowed you to get killed!''"
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: - '''Zobral''' trying to usher Archer and Tucker into a basement when the Torothans begin their attack
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"''To cherry flavored snow cones. What I wouldn't give for one right about now.''"
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: - '''Tucker''', while stranded in the desert
   
   
 
"''The warp reactor. Break it down for me.''" <br />
 
"''The warp reactor. Break it down for me.''" <br />
 
"''What?''" <br />
 
"''What?''" <br />
"''What are the eight major components?''" <br / >
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"''What are the eight major components?''" <br />
 
"''You got to be kidding me!''" <br />
 
"''You got to be kidding me!''" <br />
"''Name them... that's an order!''" <br / >
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"''Name them... that's an order!''" <br />
 
"''Well... there's the drumsticks... thighs... wings... you got anything to eat around here?''"
 
"''Well... there's the drumsticks... thighs... wings... you got anything to eat around here?''"
 
: - ''' Archer''' and a heat-stroked '''Trip'''
 
: - ''' Archer''' and a heat-stroked '''Trip'''
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"''What you told him was correct. Decisions to get involved in the conflicts of other worlds should be left to governments not starship captains.''"<br />
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"''I ''know''. The irony is I have the feeling his cause is worth fighting for.''"
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: - '''T'Pol''' and '''Archer''' after Zobral leaves ''Enterprise'' (last lines)
   
 
== Background Information ==
 
== Background Information ==
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[[File:Desert Crossing sailors.jpg|thumb|Three sailors from the {{USS|Enterprise|CVN-65| (CVN-65)}} who appeared in this episode, joined by [[Connor Trinneer]] and [[Scott Bakula]]]]
 
* The dialogue in the scene wherein Archer and Trip play Geography was transferred, almost verbatim, from a [[deleted scene]] that had initially intended to be included in {{e|Fight or Flight}}. In the earlier version of the scene, Archer and Mayweather play the game using much of the same locations cited here and arguing over the validity of Xanadu, just as Trip and Archer do in this episode.
 
* The dialogue in the scene wherein Archer and Trip play Geography was transferred, almost verbatim, from a [[deleted scene]] that had initially intended to be included in {{e|Fight or Flight}}. In the earlier version of the scene, Archer and Mayweather play the game using much of the same locations cited here and arguing over the validity of Xanadu, just as Trip and Archer do in this episode.
* Three visiting sailors from the [[USS Enterprise (CVN-65)|USS ''Enterprise'' (CVN-65)]] (namely, [[Robert S. Pickering]], [[Sara Elizabeth Pizzo]] and [[Timothy J. Whittington]]) made cameos in this episode, as engineering officers aboard the starship ''Enterprise''. ([http://www.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=1547]; ''[[Star Trek: Communicator]]'' issue 138, p. 84)
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* Three visiting sailors from the {{USS|Enterprise|CVN-65| (CVN-65)}} (namely, [[Robert S. Pickering]], [[Sara Elizabeth Pizzo]] and [[Timothy J. Whittington]]) made cameos in this episode, as engineering officers aboard the starship ''Enterprise''. ({{STC|138}}, p. 84)
 
* [[John Billingsley]] ([[Phlox]]) [[Main character non-appearances|does not appear]] in this episode.
 
* [[John Billingsley]] ([[Phlox]]) [[Main character non-appearances|does not appear]] in this episode.
* The chair that [[Trelit]] sits in was reused from the [[briefing room]] of ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]''{{'}}s resident {{ShipClass|Intrepid}} starship, the {{USS|Voyager}}.
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* The chair that [[Trelit]] sits in was reused from the [[briefing room]] of ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]''{{'}}s resident {{class|Intrepid}} starship, the {{USS|Voyager}}.
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* [[Charles Dennis]] (Trelit) previously played [[Sunad]], a [[Zalkonian]], in {{TNG|Transfigurations}}.
* This episode's production period included {{d|7|March|2002}}, which was the date on which the sailors from the [[Navy]] vessel ''Enterprise'' visited the set. During a break from filming on that day, the three visitors presented a plaque to executive producers [[Rick Berman]] and [[Brannon Braga]], to thank them for their support and for having invited the ship's best to act as extras. The trio of guests also posed for photographs with regular cast members [[Scott Bakula]] and [[Connor Trinneer]]. ([http://www.navy.mil/view_single.asp?id=1547]; ''[[Star Trek: Communicator]]'' issue 138, p. 84)
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* This episode's production period included {{d|7|March|2002}}, which was the date on which the sailors from the [[Navy]] vessel ''Enterprise'' visited the set. During a break from filming on that day, the three visitors presented a plaque to Executive Producers [[Rick Berman]] and [[Brannon Braga]], to thank them for their support and for having invited the officers from the ship to act as extras. The trio of guests also posed for photographs with regular cast members [[Scott Bakula]] and [[Connor Trinneer]]. ({{STC|138}}, p. 84)
* This episode makes references to {{film|8}}, {{ENT|Silent Enemy}} and {{ENT|Detained}}.
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* This episode makes references to {{film|8}} as well as to the earlier [[ENT Season 1|season one]] ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise|Enterprise]]'' outings {{e|Silent Enemy}} and {{e|Detained}}.
 
* Hoshi Sato and [[T'Pol]] have a conversation that foreshadows the [[Prime Directive]].
 
* Hoshi Sato and [[T'Pol]] have a conversation that foreshadows the [[Prime Directive]].
* Although Trip claims that Xanadu is not a real place while playing Geography, on [[Titan]] (a moon of [[Saturn]]), an [[Australia]]-sized area &ndash; notable for being highly reflective &ndash; is actually named Xanadu. This site may have been renamed by the 22nd century. It is also possible that Trip was not aware of its existence.
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* Although Trip claims that Xanadu is not a real place while playing Geography, on [[Titan]] (a moon of [[Saturn]]), an [[Australia]]-sized area &ndash; notable for being highly reflective &ndash; is actually named Xanadu. This site may have been renamed by the 22nd century. It is also possible that Trip was not aware of its existence. There is also a historical site in China that has two names, one Shangdu, the other Xanadu.
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* In the lead-up to the premiere airing of this episode, Rick Berman called it "undoubtedly one of the best episodes we've done." ({{STC|139}}, p. 11)
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* {{STM}}'s "Ultimate Guide" rated this episode 4 out of 5 arrowhead insignias. ({{STM|164}}, p. 79)
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* The unofficial [[Reference works|reference book]] ''[[Beyond the Final Frontier]]'' (p. 369) comments about this installment, "''An interesting episode, because unlike a lot of ''Star Trek'', it doesn't judge Zobral &ndash; at the end of the episode, he may be a terrorist, he may not be.''"
 
* Several props and costumes from this episode were sold off on the [[It's A Wrap! sale and auction|''It's A Wrap!'' sale and auction]] on eBay, including a clan members costume, {{stala|2874}} an alien rifle, {{stala|9433}} a prop handgun, {{stala|9475}} and a prop [[fragmentation grenade]]. {{stala|8765}} {{stala|9454}} The items that were sold at the [[Star Trek auctions|auction]] also included a script from this episode. {{stala|9298}}
 
* Several props and costumes from this episode were sold off on the [[It's A Wrap! sale and auction|''It's A Wrap!'' sale and auction]] on eBay, including a clan members costume, {{stala|2874}} an alien rifle, {{stala|9433}} a prop handgun, {{stala|9475}} and a prop [[fragmentation grenade]]. {{stala|8765}} {{stala|9454}} The items that were sold at the [[Star Trek auctions|auction]] also included a script from this episode. {{stala|9298}}
   
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* UK VHS release (two-episode tapes, [[Paramount Home Entertainment]]): Volume 1.12, <!--catalog number x, -->{{d|21|October|2002}}.
 
* UK VHS release (two-episode tapes, [[Paramount Home Entertainment]]): Volume 1.12, <!--catalog number x, -->{{d|21|October|2002}}.
 
* As part of the [[ENT Season 1 DVD]] collection.
 
* As part of the [[ENT Season 1 DVD]] collection.
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* As part of the [[ENT Season 1 Blu-ray]] collection.
   
 
== Links and references ==
 
== Links and references ==
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=== References ===
 
=== References ===
[[Amazon River]]; [[Australia]]; [[blood soup]]; [[Bozeman]]; [[broccoli]]; [[caste system]]; [[chancellor]]; [[chef]]; [[Cygniai Expanse]]; [[distress call]]; [[Draylax]]; [[Eastern Basin]]; [[First Contact]]; [[fragmentation grenade]]; [[Geography (game)|Geography]]; [[Geskana]]; [[gravity plating]]; [[heatstroke]]; [[hull]]; [[impulse manifold]]; [[magnetism]]; [[mashed potatoes]]; [[microfracture]]; [[Montana]]; [[mortar (weapon)|mortar]]; [[mushroom gravy]]; [[mutiny]]; [[Northern Foothills]]; [[pecan pie]]; [[plasma]]; [[prime rib]]; [[pulse cannon]]; [[roast teracaq]]; [[Rhode Island]]; [[Risa]]; [[shore leave]]; [[snow cone]]; [[Suliban]]; [[Suliban transport]]; [[Suraya Bay]]; [[survival training]]; [[teracaq]]; [[Torothan]]s; [[Torothan cactus]]; [[Torothan cruiser]]; [[Torothan goat]]; [[Torothan homeworld]]; [[United States of America]]; [[Vulcan]]s; [[Vulcan High Command]]; [[warp injector]]; [[warp reactor]]; [[Xanadu]]; [[Yalasat]]; [[yrott]]; [[Zobral's clan]]; [[Zobral's shuttle]]; [[Zobral's species]]
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[[Amazon River]]; [[Australia]]; [[blood soup]]; [[Bozeman]]; [[broccoli]]; [[buggy]]; [[caste system]]; [[chancellor]]; [[chef]]; [[coma]]; [[Cygniai Expanse]]; [[distress call]]; [[Draylax]]; [[Earth]]; [[Eastern Basin]]; [[Essence of the male]]; [[First Contact]]; [[fragmentation grenade]]; [[Geography (game)|Geography]]; [[Geskana]]; [[gravity plating]]; [[heatstroke]]; [[hull]]; [[impulse manifold]]; [[logic]]; [[magnetism]]; [[mashed potatoes]]; [[microfracture]]; [[Milky Way Galaxy]]; [[Montana]]; [[mortar (weapon)|mortar]]; [[mushroom gravy]]; [[mutiny]]; [[Northern Foothills]]; [[pecan pie]]; [[plasma residue]]; [[prime rib]]; [[protest]]; [[pulse cannon]]; [[red carpet]]; [[roast teracaq]]; [[Rhode Island]]; [[Risa]]; [[shore leave]]; [[snow cone]]; [[Strafing]]; [[Suliban]]; [[Suliban transport]]; [[Suraya Bay]]; [[survival training]]; [[teracaq]]; [[Torothan]]s; [[Torothan cactus]]; [[Torothan cruiser]]; [[Torothan goat]]; [[Torothan homeworld]]; [[United States of America]]; [[Vulcan]]s; [[Vulcan High Command]]; [[warp injector]]; [[warp reactor]]; [[Xanadu]]; [[Yalasat]]; [[yrott]]; [[Zobral's clan]]; [[Zobral's shuttle]]; [[Zobral's species]]
   
 
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Archer and Tucker are invited to a desert-like planet by an alien leader after they help fix his ship. After arriving, they discover he has invited them under false pretenses.

Summary

Teaser

The Enterprise is on its way to Risa again, with Captain Archer listing the places he'd like to visit, when they suddenly pick up a distress call from an alien craft.

Act One

The man aboard the craft, Zobral, is very friendly and thankful even if the repairs were minor. Zobral is surprised to hear that responding to distress calls is routine for the crew of Enterprise and invites Archer and Tucker for a meal on his homeworld. Archer declines, saying he promised his crew a trip to Risa. However, Zobral says there will be a Geskana match, and that he is easily offended.

Tucker wants to stay behind, saying he has too much work, and that he doesn't like the idea of the desert. He eventually relents, however, accompanying Archer to an encampment constructed in Cygniai Expanse, a large desert. They are welcomed by Zobral and his men.

Zobrals encampment

Zobral's encampment in the Cygniai Expanse

While eating, Zobral is amazed to hear that Earth is two-thirds water. When discussing Enterprise and its mission, Archer refers to a time when he felt he had to back down from an enemy and set a course back to Earth to upgrade the ship's weapons. At one point during the meal, Archer points out a tapestry hanging on the wall. Zobral offers it to him, but Archer declines, saying it is too large, so instead Zobral gives him a Suliban artifact.

Tucker geskana

Trip playing geskana

Sounds are heard, indicating the start of the Geskana match, a game similar to Lacrosse. A glowing ball is passed between players with sticks, who attempt to throw the ball into a goal. Tucker and Archer then agree to play.

Meanwhile, Enterprise is contacted by a Torothan chancellor from a larger city hails Enterprise, informing T'Pol that Zobral is a terrorist.

Act Two

Archer is contacted by T'Pol who informs him that Zobral is a terrorist. Archer makes an excuse and attempts to leave. Zobral informs the captain he is aware of the Torothan message, and convinces him to stay. Upon returning to Zobral's house, he informs Archer and Tucker that his people were persecuted by the Torothans. Zobral considers Archer a reasonable and just man, and wants to use Enterprise in their war. Zobral also relates the story of Archer liberating a Suliban prison camp, but states that thousands, not dozens, of people were freed. Zobral believes Archer to be a great warrior.

In the distance, explosions are heard, which turn out to be Torothan cruisers, bombing the encampment. Archer and Tucker are made to hide underground in small bunker.

Archer considers the Suliban prisoners, saying that they wouldn't be in their current situation if they hadn't helped them. Tucker says the situations are completely different and that they shouldn't be drawn into a war after Zobral deceived them. When a bomb detonates above, part of the bunker collapses and the two decide to leave. The house above them has been completely leveled.

Since Zobral advised against using the shuttlepod as it would be easily detected, they take supplies from it, but begin a long walk through the desert.

Act Three

Archer and Trip survive in Desert

"A coma? That sounds nice."

Meanwhile, on Enterprise, communications with the captain are being jammed and they are warned by the Torothan Chancellor that any rescue team will be seen as a hostile act and will be treated as such.

On the surface, Archer and Tucker are seen walking across sand dunes. Archer is directing them to an abandoned camp about thirty kilometers away. They soon hear a ship and bury themselves in the sand to hide from it. Tucker soon succumbs to heat exhaustion, saying he is feeling cold. Tucker refuses to take Archer's water, but Archer orders, then threatens him to. Archer says they are heading towards an abandoned camp he saw when landing the shuttle.

On Enterprise, Zobral's shuttle is detected heading towards the ship. Zobral then explains there is a gap in the Torothan detection grid that a shuttle could go through to get to the surface, but that Archer and Tucker are not his responsibility. T'Pol disagrees and convinces him to help.

Archer and Tucker find the abandoned camp, but there is no drinkable water. They sit silently, realizing the bleakness of their situation.

Act Four

Archer starts a fire using his phase pistol and boils the water to make it drinkable. Archer keeps Tucker active by talking about the warp reactor. They then discuss food, Tucker saying he wants prime rib,mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy and pecan pie, amongst other things.

A shuttle is sent with T'Pol, Reed, and Zobral inside, to find the two on the surface, but they have to fly very low to not be detected, prolonging their search.

While Archer and Tucker are talking, a bomb suddenly explodes nearby, shaking the camp, and Archer runs to a window to see another being launched. Shortly after they leave the camp, a bomb destroys it, knocking them to the ground. Luckily, the bombs indicate to the shuttle that the Torothans have detected Archer and Tucker, and they follow the shots to their location.

Act Five

Back on Enterprise, Zobral is ready to leave as Archer explains that he could never have helped him in his war. T'Pol and Archer talk, with T'Pol stating that it is up to governments, not starship captains, to make decisions regarding other species' affairs. Archer agrees with her but says he believes the cause, in this instance, may have been worth fighting for.

Log entries

"Captain's personal log, February 12, 2152. After a brief detour, we're back on course for Risa. Everyone's looking forward to some much needed shore leave. I've got my eye on a place called Suraya Bay – villas built right into the cliffs. A perfect spot to enjoy a few good books. Might even do a little diving when I..."

Memorable quotes

"The galaxy could use more people like you."

- Zobral, to Archer


"Desert, sir? The heat, the dry air? You know how it sucks the life out of me."

- Tucker expresses reluctance to join Archer in the desert


"It's hotter than Hell out there. 41 degrees!"
"It's a dry heat."

- Tucker and Archer


"What are these, uh, little chunks?"
"The essence of the male. Chopped and seasoned."

- Trip Tucker and Zobral


"I hope you're aware that most likely you'll never see your captain or engineer again."

- Trelit, to T'Pol after being told Archer and Tucker are Zobral's guests


"Please, I wouldn't be a very good host if I allowed you to get killed!"

- Zobral trying to usher Archer and Tucker into a basement when the Torothans begin their attack


"To cherry flavored snow cones. What I wouldn't give for one right about now."

- Tucker, while stranded in the desert


"The warp reactor. Break it down for me."
"What?"
"What are the eight major components?"
"You got to be kidding me!"
"Name them... that's an order!"
"Well... there's the drumsticks... thighs... wings... you got anything to eat around here?"

- Archer and a heat-stroked Trip


"What you told him was correct. Decisions to get involved in the conflicts of other worlds should be left to governments not starship captains."
"I know. The irony is I have the feeling his cause is worth fighting for."

- T'Pol and Archer after Zobral leaves Enterprise (last lines)

Background Information

Desert Crossing sailors

Three sailors from the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) who appeared in this episode, joined by Connor Trinneer and Scott Bakula

Video and DVD releases

Links and references

Starring

Guest star

Special guest star

Co-star

Uncredited co-stars

References

Amazon River; Australia; blood soup; Bozeman; broccoli; buggy; caste system; chancellor; chef; coma; Cygniai Expanse; distress call; Draylax; Earth; Eastern Basin; Essence of the male; First Contact; fragmentation grenade; Geography; Geskana; gravity plating; heatstroke; hull; impulse manifold; logic; magnetism; mashed potatoes; microfracture; Milky Way Galaxy; Montana; mortar; mushroom gravy; mutiny; Northern Foothills; pecan pie; plasma residue; prime rib; protest; pulse cannon; red carpet; roast teracaq; Rhode Island; Risa; shore leave; snow cone; Strafing; Suliban; Suliban transport; Suraya Bay; survival training; teracaq; Torothans; Torothan cactus; Torothan cruiser; Torothan goat; Torothan homeworld; United States of America; Vulcans; Vulcan High Command; warp injector; warp reactor; Xanadu; Yalasat; yrott; Zobral's clan; Zobral's shuttle; Zobral's species

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