Cease Fire ( episode ) Archer is called in to mediate a territorial dispute between the Vulcans and the Andorians . Summary . Teaser . Hostilities have escalated on the planetoid Weytahn ( or Paan Mokar , as Vulcan s call it ) . Commander Shran is managing the fighting when his subordinate , Tarah , informs him that the enemy , the Vulcans , have new deployments and may have found a weakness in their defenses . Shran , meanwhile , received a request for a cease fire . Neither of them trust the Vulcans , but Shran suggests they may have an option – Captain Jonathan Archer . Act One . Captain Jonathan Archer is ordered by Admiral Maxwell Forrest to go the planet as a negotiator to address the conflict resulting from an unsatisfying and oppressing hundred - year - old Territorial Compromise treaty . Archer is skeptical , and not sure how they expect him to help in a conflict they have not been able to resolve in one hundred years , but Admiral Forrest emphasizes the importance of this mission , stating that this is the first time the Vulcans asked them for their help and that Archer is the closest thing Starfleet has to an ambassador out there . Despite initial hesitation , Archer agrees to get there as fast as he can . During dinner , Captain Archer asks T ' Pol about Paan Mokar , claiming that he doesn ' t really know much about it except that it is a class D planet , not much bigger than Earth ' s moon , and that it was claimed by the Vulcans in 2097 . notes that a class D planet is uninhabitable and wonders why they are fighting over it . T ' Pol explains that when the Andorian s first arrived a century ago , they began terraforming the planet ; once an atmosphere was developed , they established a settlement . Archer asks why there is a problem if it was unclaimed at the time . T ' Pol explains that the planet ' s sole value is its strategic location near Vulcan space and that Vulcans believed that the only logic al conclusion was that the Andorians were setting up a military base there – even though , technically , they did not have any evidence of a military settlement built on Paan Mokar . She states that the Andorians refused to let the Vulcan High Command inspect the colony , upon which Paan Mokar was finally annexed to Vulcan territory . The Andorian colonists were removed by force and after this forced removal , a surveillance satellite was put in orbit to monitor the agreement . The planet has been deserted for nearly a century – until now . When they finally arrive in orbit , Archer first meets with Ambassador Soval and Sub - commander Muroc . Soval makes it clear he is not very happy about the situation and the fact that Archer specifically has been asked to negotiate this . Archer learns an officer of the Andorian Imperial Guard personally asked for Archer ' s involvement in such a matter , and Soval directly asks Archer why that might be . Archer doesn ' t have an answer , and Soval makes it clear that given the nature of these negotiations , he does not really consider " Enterprise " s presence there an asset . Archer regrets that he feels that way and offers to leave if they so desire , but Soval does not seem to like this alternative either . He explains that six days ago , Commander Shran landed a force on Weytahn , occupying the settlement . While the Vulcans attempted to enforce the treaty of 2097 , and successfully re - took half the colony , several were wounded in these efforts and three taken hostage . Shran has agreed to discuss terms for the safe return of the hostage s , however , but only if Archer acts as mediator . Archer ' s presence during these negotiations therefore , seems indispensable and they need his help whether they like it or not . Archer agrees , however , Soval wants to send Muroc down with Archer to represent the Vulcans ' interest . Archer refuses , saying that , if Shran trusts Archer , that would make matters worse . He says that the only Vulcan he will bring down with him on the planet will be his first officer – T ' Pol . Before they leave , Doctor Phlox tells Archer there ' s a mutagenic pathogen on the planet and needs to prepare him with analeptic radiation . During , they talk a bit about the situation . Archer ponders aloud to Phlox that his mission is about demonstrating the readiness of the Human race to join a much larger community . Phlox notes to him to be careful , as the battlefield can be unpredictable even when there ' s a truce . Archer and T ' Pol then proceed to the surface to meet with Shran , with their sensors gradually succumbing to the Andorians ' jamming signal . On the way , T ' Pol asks what preparation Archer has made for the negotiations . Archer says he " glanced " at all the materials given to him , but T ' Pol seems concerned . T ' Pol assures him she wants him to prove Soval ' s belief that he ' ll fail wrong , but Archer doesn ' t believe quoting Vulcan agreements will be effective . Instead , he explains to T ' Pol that his first goal is to convince Shran that he can trust him . Then , he will " play it by ear . " Again , not what T ' Pol wanted to hear . On the surface , T ' Pol and Archer slowly explore the area to which they were directed . A group of armed Andorian guards led by Tarah meet with them . She notes the Vulcan present , but Archer insists he wasn ' t told to come alone and that she helped expose P ' Jem . She then takes them to Shran with bags over their heads . At their headquarters , the bags are taken off , revealing Shran to Archer . Act Two . Shran states he believes Archer ' s ability to handle the situation without prejudice . Archer is shown the Vulcan prisoners – not hostages , they insist . T ' Pol states the Vulcan point of view and is immediately rebuffed by Tarah . Shran then states his demand : the immediate withdrawal of all Vulcan military forces , the rescinding of the so - called compromise , and the conceding of full sovereignty of Weythan to Andoria . Archer recognizes this as more of the same behavior , stating that if all Shran needs is someone to deliver his list of demands , then he should find someone else . But Shran says that he needs Archer ' s help because he wants to speak with Soval personally , someone who actually can make binding decisions without having to ask his superiors and drag on the issue forever . Archer agrees to see what he can do . Shran wants the negotiations to take place on the planet . In return , and as a sign of good faith , he agrees to release one of the Vulcan hostages . Back on , Soval finds the proposed conditions unacceptable . He says that if he agrees to a meeting , then it simply legitimizes the Andorian position , but Archer says that if he does not , then these negotiations end before they begun . Further , Muroc notes that Andorian cruiser s are five hour s away . Soval is reluctant , which in turn irritates Archer who is trying to reach a compromise between the two by opening up the channels of communication . Soval says that he did not ask for Archer ' s help and that he also does not feel obliged to accept it , but Archer points out that at least the Andorians are willing to talk , which is more than can be said of the Vulcans ; the next move has to come from the Vulcan , Archer tells him . Despite his reservations , Soval finally agrees to go down to the planet with Archer to speak with Shran . On the planet , Shran prepares for the meeting . In private , Tarah asks him whether talking is really the way to go because after all , they have been talking for nearly a hundred years with the Vulcans without getting anywhere , except for the Vulcans constantly stalling the situation and lying to them . She believes that backing down now would be a bad idea . Shran knows her viewpoint , but says that he is willing to give Archer a chance , given P ' Jem . Tarah believes that Shran is putting too much faith into the " pink skin s " , believing them to be nothing but the pawns of the Vulcans , working for their best interests accordingly . If they attack now , Tarah tells him , the Andorian forces will have the Vulcan warships on the defensive before any reinforcements can arrive . Shran simply notes her recommendation , but this makes Tarah more insistent . She continues to argue the point , so Shran dismisses her . Meanwhile , T ' Pol , Archer , and Soval make their way down to the planet via . However , upon entering the planet ' s atmosphere , they are fired upon by Andorian weapon s and are forced to make an emergency landing . Act Three . They don ' t take much damage . Archer and T ' Pol exit to secure the area , and Soval states he recognizes their location . He is already backing up , suggesting to fall back on Vulcan positions , but Archer insists on trusting Shran and giving this a fair chance . He points out that they really do not know what happened , while Soval is adamant about blaming the Andorians for the attacks that crash - landed them here . He thinks that Archer is naive not realizing that Shran is just using him , but Archer believes that it is Soval who is mistaken . Meanwhile , Muroc communicates with Tucker , stating they have been ordered to find and recover the group . Their sensors have some idea of their location . Tucker wants to be involved in any rescue mission , but Muroc dismisses it , saying they have " more experience . " Tucker openly questions that , but Muroc ends the call . Hoshi Sato will keep trying , despite the small chance of progress on her end . Travis Mayweather updates that the Andorian back - up is three hours away . Shran is frustrated as he had ordered the shuttle to be allowed to land . Tarah confirms it wasn ' t their side , but Shran can ' t believe the Vulcans fired on their own ambassador . Tarah doesn ' t think that ' s unlikely , stating they only have their logic , not a conscious . Shran returns her questioning , now in front of other officers , with a challenge and she backs down . He then orders her to find and bring them to him , alive . Archer and his group reach the rough border between Andorian and Vulcan control . Before they can reach Shran ' s base , Archer must leave briefly to investigate the area and find the best way forward . During , Soval talks to T ' Pol , openly questioning her choices of the past year to stay on " Enterprise " , including her defense of the mission , when she could have gotten a better position on Earth . Further , he sees her as developing Human emotion s and an accent . T ' Pol dodges his accusations by stating clearly that Archer has earned her trust , and that doesn ' t mean she ' s developed emotions . Archer gets back and move on . Meanwhile , Tarah has found the shuttle and guesses that Archer would rather keep his end of the bargain and head for the Andorian camp . On the " Enterprise " , Sato does make some progress ( but not enough ) , and Mayweather informs Tucker that the Andorian ships have arrived . Tucker puts the ship on tactical alert . On the planet , the three come under fire and Soval is hit . They rush for cover . Act Four . Archer announces loudly their intentions , but the Andorian weapon fire continues . He sees their locations and intends to sneak behind them . With T ' Pol and Soval providing cover , he manages to get around and neutralize one of them . Archer sneaks behind the other Andorian – it ' s Tarah . He gets her to drop her weapon and confronts her on her undermining Shran . She believes they need to fight for what ' s theirs instead of negotiating it all away . Archer tries to lead her away , but the floor gives and they fight . He eventually bests her and gets the weapon , just as Shran arrives . Tarah tries to accuse Archer of betraying them , but Archer tells Shran he ' ll find Andorian weapon signatures on Soval ' s injury and on their shuttle . Shran confronts Tarah and demands the truth . Tarah finally admits she was unwilling to follow " orders to do nothing , while you betray us . " She once again urges him to take a stand against the Vulcans , but instead he places her under arrest . Meanwhile , the Andorian ships head straight for the Vulcan ships , obviously to start a firefight . Tucker , resolute , realizes his course of action : to put the " Enterprise " right between them . Malcolm Reed , very surprised at this , asks what his plan is , but Tucker doesn ' t answer . Tucker receives hails from both sides , Muroc and Andorian captain Telev . They are both prepared to start fighting , but not on " Enterprise " . Tucker states as long as his captain is in the middle of their war , this is a Starfleet matter and he will fire on either side that starts to shoot , giving time to those on the ground to do their jobs . Soon , Tucker ' s action is justified as Archer calls from the surface , saying that everyone is fine . From there , negotiations can finally proceed , and while both sides are not fully happy with the terms of the cease - fire , they are at least equally dissatisfied , which is at least something they have in common at this point . Shran proposes a toast to their mutual dissatisfaction , which Soval accepts , though Vulcans usually do not drink , given the exceptional circumstances , a drink was merited . The negotiations will be continued on Andoria and Soval grudgingly acknowledges Archer ' s help in the matter . Deleted scene . Scene 19 . In a deleted scene , right after Archer established negotiations with Shran , saying that Ambassador Soval in person should go to the surface , he is coming back to " Enterprise " in a shutttlepod with T ' Pol and one of the hostages , a Vulcan commando , who had been released by the Andorians . Meanwhile Archer asks T ' pol why she is so quiet , if she is unhappy about how he handled the negotiations . She replies that as Shran said , this is a very tense situation , but she thinks he is doing well . However , T ' Pol alerts Archer that her opinions often differs from those of the Vulcan High Command . Memorable quotes . " " Have you ever known a Vulcan who wouldn ' t lie to get what he wanted ? " " " " There is another option . Someone I ' ve dealt with . A pink skin . He ' s proven to be quite even - handed in dealing with Vulcans . His name is Archer . " " " " Jonathan , this is the first time the Vulcans have asked for our help . You ' re the closest thing we have to an ambassador out there . You know how important this could be . " " " " I don ' t like pushing the engines this hard . The injectors are running at 110 percent . " " " " They ' re rated for 120 . " " " " And my underwear is flame retardant . That doesn ' t mean that I ' m going to light myself on fire to prove it ! " " " " Ironic . . . they weren ' t overly enthusiastic about you taking command of " Enterprise " in the first place , and now , your presence is . . . crucial to their interests . " " " " It ' s crucial to " ours " too . . . Maybe we ' re not out here to just scan comets and meet new species , maybe we ' re out here to prove that Humanity is ready to join a much larger community . . . I intend to do that – whether the Vulcans like it or not . " " " " I imagined my first diplomatic mission would involve sitting around a big table , toasting with champagne , signing things with lots of pens . . . " " " " The pink skin sense of humor . " " " " The ball ' s in your court now . " " " " It ' s a Human expression – it means the next move is yours . " " " " Fifty meters . We need to reduce our speed . " " " " The ground is gonna do that for us ! " " " " My ears are less likely to draw fire than yours ! " " " " What " is " their fixation with our ears ? " " " " I believe they ' re envious . " " " " Just because Captain Archer has earned my respect , doesn ' t mean I ' ve been contaminated by their emotions . " " " " I believe someone once defined a compromise as a solution that neither side is happy with . " " " " In that case , these talks have been extremely successful . " " " " Join me in a drink to celebrate our mutual dissatisfaction . " " " " Vulcans don ' t drink . . . but this occasion merits an exception . " " " " Captain , your presence here has not been . . . overly meddlesome . " " " " I think he likes you , pink skin . " " " " I wouldn ' t go " that " far . " " Links and references . 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