Impulse story
Enterprise encounters a Vulcan ship whose crew has become unstable due to Trellium-D exposure. Sub-Commander T'Pol soon begins to exhibit the same symptoms. Directed by: David Livingston. Story by: Jonathan Fernandez & Terry Matalas.
8 total · 1 choice · 2 major · 5 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| how to treat people that pose a risk to society through no fault of their own | choice | Should Archer order the killing of the murderous Vulcan zombies that were too far gone to be medically revived? |
| human vs. monster | major | The protagonists encountered zombie-like Vulcans. The condition was caused by exposure to Trellium which, it was revealed, was a lethal neurotoxin for Vulcans. |
| loss of emotional equilibrium | major | T'Pol and the Vulcan crew of the Selaya became emotionally unstable after having been exposed to Trellium-D. |
| classic films | minor | Tucker was eager to watch a classic comedy film at the ship's movie night. |
| rationality vs. emotionality | minor | T'Pol mentioned that Vulcans used to be barbarous people but became peaceful through the suppression of their emotions. |
| the good of the many vs. the needs of the few | minor | Should Archer leave T'Pol behind on the nearest habitable planet or risk losing his ship? |
| the need for rest and recreation | minor | Tucker suggested to Archer that the crew needed some rest and recreation and suggested a movie night. |
| we need a balance between rationality and emotionality | minor | T'Pol mentioned that Vulcans used to be barbarous people but became peaceful through the suppression of their emotions. |