[Command centre] (Dranatic music)
(Watching a playback of the test.) The output was much greater than the
probe that attacked Earth, but still, I don't believe the device reached it's maximum yield.
We detected power fluctuations. It appears it was building toward an overload.
Are you saying this was a failure? A spectacular one, but yes.
Gralik. An arboreal Xindi that we met at a facility that manufactured
one of the components for the weapon. He promised to help us. Looks like he kept his word.
Why haven't they retrieved it? It's still emitting high levels of radiation.
How long until it's safe enough to get close? Six hours, at least.
We've got to get to it before they do. What if we shield the launch bay,
evacuate all the adjacent compartments. Could we bring it aboard any sooner?
Our shielding wouldn't be sufficient to protect the crew.
Use my ship. Our forcefield will contain the radiation. We'll secure the device in our cargo
bay until it's safe to transfer to Enterprise. That's a generous offer,
but what are we supposed to do, cheer you on? It's four against two, remember?
This would be a joint venture. Archer to Lieutenant Reed.
[Armoury] Reed here, sir.
What's the status on weapons? Torpedoes are back online,
and thanks to Lieutenant Talas we should have phase cannons within the hour.
We're going to need them. Archer out. I wish we had more time.
You're only going to get ninety four percent efficiency from the phase cannons.
I've never gotten them above ninety three. If you ever decide to leave the Imperial Guard,
Starfleet could certainly use you. And if you get tired of exploring,
you'd do well in the Imperial Guard. [Command centre]
I appreciate your offer, Shran. We accept. I'll return to my ship.
I'm going with you. I plan to be there when you bring the weapon aboard.
That won't be necessary. We'll keep you informed. That's not good enough. If something goes wrong.
Kumari is a warship with a battle-tested crew. They're capable of performing their
duties without you looking over their shoulders. What happened to this being a joint venture?
We'll render whatever assistance we can, but my crew won't take orders from you.
They're going to have to. The Imperial Guard doesn't serve
at your leisure, pinkskin. This is my mission.
And you'd pass up your best chance for success over a matter of pride?
This isn't about pride. The Xindi killed seven million humans, not Andorians.
I won't put the fate of my people in the hands of the Imperial Guard.
Now, we could use your help, but if you're not happy with me calling the shots then
we'll go it alone. [Shran's ready room]
I've seen the scans you transmitted, Commander. Impressive.
Archer's science officer believes the weapon is unstable. It nearly overloaded.
The Vulcan. I have no reason to
doubt her assessment. She seems competent. We'll review her data. Proceed as planned.
General, the humans may yet become valuable allies.
If your mission is successful, we won't need an alliance with them,
or anyone. (Music)
Why squander the opportunity? Is this mission worth making enemies of them?
It's not up to you to determine the value of this mission, Commander. I trust your regard for this
pinkskin won't cause you to forget that. (Music)