Shadows of P'Jem story
Sub-Commander T'Pol is recalled to Vulcan. During her final away mission, she and Captain Archer are kidnapped, leading to another confrontation between Vulcans and Andorians. Directed by: Mike Vejar. Story by: Rick Berman & Brannon Braga.
11 total · 6 major · 5 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| espionage | major | The Andorians objected to being spied on by the Vulcans yet spied on the Vulcans themselves without compunction. |
| facing a hostage situation | major | Members of a rebel faction resisting the recognized Coridanite government held Archer and T'Pol hostage. |
| human vs. captivity | major | Archer and T'Pol were held hostage by a rebel faction resisting the recognized Coridanite government. |
| international politics | major | The Vulcans turned away from the human alliance because of the actions of the Andorians. T'Pol was recalled from Enterprise by Vulcan authorities in protest for Human actions. |
| male-female bonding | major | Archer and T'Pol bonded while being held hostage by Coridanite rebels. Archer bonded a bit with T'Pol, both deliberately and then by being taken hostages. |
| resistance movement | major | Members of a rebel faction forcefully resisting the recognized Coridanite government held Archer and T'Pol hostage. |
| diplomacy vs. force | minor | Crew favored negotiating with rebels to free Archer and T'Pol, but the Vulcan captain Sopek took the initiative and raided the compound where they were being held. |
| how to handle a hostage situation | minor | The crew negotiated with the Coridanite rebels in order to free Archer and T'Pol who were held hostage. |
| selfless service | minor | T'Pol stepped in front of a plasma bullet to save Archer and Archer suggested that it was not the first time she had sacrificed herself in service of the Enterprise. T'Pol went above and beyond at the end and it was implied that she had done so time and again in service of the Enterprise. |
| space exploration | minor | Archer and the crew diverted from their course to visit the alien world of Coridan. |