Proving Ground story
Xindi scientists test their new, planet-killing weapon in an asteroid field as Captain Archer is suddenly assisted by Andorians in the Delphic Expanse.Fed Directed by: David Livingston. Story by: Chris Black.
16 total · 7 major · 9 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| annihilation by a planet busting device | major | The Enterprise crew worked to thwart Xindi efforts to test their planet destroying weapon. |
| clash of wills | major | Archer with Shran. |
| duty vs. friendship | major | Should Shran follow orders to retrieve the planet destroying weapon and betray Archer in the process? |
| mutual respect | major | Archer and Shran. |
| mutual trust | major | Archer trusted Shran in spite of T'Pol warnings that the Andorians were liable to spy on them. |
| planet killing weapon | major | The Enterprise crew worked to thwart Xindi efforts to test their planet destroying weapon. |
| trust in a potential foe | major | Archer and the Enterprise crew had their suspicious about accepting the Andorian's offer of help. |
| first contact | minor | T'Pol and Shran discussed Andoran-Vulcan first contact. |
| fish-like being | minor | Xindi aquatic alien. |
| insectoid being | minor | A Xindi insectoid had an outburst at a council meeting. |