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==Summary==
 
==Summary==
[[File:Human_anatomy,_Rajiin.jpg|thumb|Enough information for the Xindi to create a bio-weapon]]
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[[File:Human anatomy, Rajiin.jpg|thumb|Enough information for the Xindi to create a bio-weapon]]
The [[Xindi Council]] continues to monitor [[Enterprise (NX-01)|''Enterprise'']]'s advance through the [[Delphic Expanse]] and debates whether to develop a [[Xindi bioweapon|bioweapon]] to be used instead of [[Degra]]'s [[Xindi superweapon|superweapon]].
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The [[Xindi Council]] continues to monitor {{NX|Enterprise}}'s advance through the [[Delphic Expanse]] and debates whether to develop a [[Xindi bioweapon|bioweapon]] to be used instead of [[Degra]]'s [[Xindi superweapon|superweapon]].
   
 
Meanwhile, ''Enterprise'' has arrived at a [[Xanthan floating bazaar|floating bazaar]] on the [[Xanthan homeworld]] to secure the formula for liquid, synthesized [[trellium-D]] to insulate the ship [[hull]] against [[spatial anomalies]] within the Delphic Expanse. While looking for this commodity, they come across a beautiful [[slave]] woman named [[Rajiin]] who is invited back to ''Enterprise''.
 
Meanwhile, ''Enterprise'' has arrived at a [[Xanthan floating bazaar|floating bazaar]] on the [[Xanthan homeworld]] to secure the formula for liquid, synthesized [[trellium-D]] to insulate the ship [[hull]] against [[spatial anomalies]] within the Delphic Expanse. While looking for this commodity, they come across a beautiful [[slave]] woman named [[Rajiin]] who is invited back to ''Enterprise''.
   
== The trellium-D plotline ==
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=== The trellium-D plotline ===
 
[[Charles Tucker III|Trip Tucker]] and [[T'Pol]] are working together on helping him realign his neural pressure. T'Pol tries to avoid allowing Tucker to stop their exercises due to the perceptions of the crew. T'Pol dismisses it and they continue the exercises.
 
[[Charles Tucker III|Trip Tucker]] and [[T'Pol]] are working together on helping him realign his neural pressure. T'Pol tries to avoid allowing Tucker to stop their exercises due to the perceptions of the crew. T'Pol dismisses it and they continue the exercises.
   
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T'Pol and Tucker's first attempt results in a major explosion in their workspace, which they narrowly avoid by exiting the door moments before.
 
T'Pol and Tucker's first attempt results in a major explosion in their workspace, which they narrowly avoid by exiting the door moments before.
   
== Rajiin's plotline ==
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=== Rajiin's plotline ===
While at the bazaar, Captain Archer talks to [[Zjod]], the owner of a sex-slave shop. Zjod tries to sell him a slave, but as Archer leaves, one of Zjod's slaves, [[Rajiin]], runs after him. Archer fights with Zjod, and Rajiin is brought on board ''Enterprise''.
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While at the bazaar, Captain Archer talks to [[Zjod]], the owner of a sex-slave shop. Zjod tries to sell him a slave, but as Archer leaves, one of Zjod's slaves, [[Rajiin]], runs after him! asking him to take her along. Zjod protests, and after a fight, Archer brings Rajiin on board ''Enterprise. ''No compensation is offered to Zjod.
   
Archer speaks with Rajiin over a meal, asking what she knows about the [[Xindi]], however she does not provide much information. He grants her access to explore the ship, except for restricted areas.
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Archer speaks with Rajiin over a meal, asking what she knows about the [[Xindi]], however she does not provide much information. He grants her access to explore the ship, except for restricted areas.
   
 
Rajiin later returns to talk to Archer to repay him for his kindness. Archer informs her they have located her home world of [[Oran'taku]], only two days away. She states she doesn't remember the place, but wants to thank him, and kisses him. While Archer recovers from said kiss, Rajiin proceeds to scan him with her hands, giving the audience an inside out view of Archer. Once her scan appears to be complete, she snaps him out of what appears to be a daydream, or trance, and exits his quarters
 
Rajiin later returns to talk to Archer to repay him for his kindness. Archer informs her they have located her home world of [[Oran'taku]], only two days away. She states she doesn't remember the place, but wants to thank him, and kisses him. While Archer recovers from said kiss, Rajiin proceeds to scan him with her hands, giving the audience an inside out view of Archer. Once her scan appears to be complete, she snaps him out of what appears to be a daydream, or trance, and exits his quarters
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She starts to seduce T'Pol physically and mentally, scanning through her head and spine, but the [[Vulcan]] shows some resistance. Rajiin knocks out T'Pol, and when Tucker arrives she attacks him as well. However, he remains conscious and alerts the entire ship. Rajiin is soon thrown in the [[brig]]. Archer demands to know what she was doing. She tells him that the Xindi want information on Humans for a bioweapon.
 
She starts to seduce T'Pol physically and mentally, scanning through her head and spine, but the [[Vulcan]] shows some resistance. Rajiin knocks out T'Pol, and when Tucker arrives she attacks him as well. However, he remains conscious and alerts the entire ship. Rajiin is soon thrown in the [[brig]]. Archer demands to know what she was doing. She tells him that the Xindi want information on Humans for a bioweapon.
 
[[File:Xindi-Reptilian boarding party.jpg|thumb|left|The Xindi-Reptilian boarding party]]
 
[[File:Xindi-Reptilian boarding party.jpg|thumb|left|The Xindi-Reptilian boarding party]]
The Xindi-Reptilians attack ''Enterprise'', boarding the ship and taking Rajiin away with them so that they can use her biometric scans to construct the bioweapon. They escape through a [[subspace vortex]], leaving only one Reptilian corpse and rifle.
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The Xindi-Reptilians and at least one Xindi-Insectoid attack ''Enterprise'', boarding the ship and taking Rajiin away with them so that they can use her biometric scans to construct the bioweapon. They escape through a [[subspace vortex]], leaving only one Reptilian corpse and rifle.
   
 
Rajiin goes before the Council, which is furious at the Reptilians' unauthorized actions. She uploads the data necessary to create the bioweapon. She tries to state that there is more to Humans than they realize, but Commander Dolim orders her away. The rest of the Council fears that the Xindi are now more vulnerable than ever.
 
Rajiin goes before the Council, which is furious at the Reptilians' unauthorized actions. She uploads the data necessary to create the bioweapon. She tries to state that there is more to Humans than they realize, but Commander Dolim orders her away. The rest of the Council fears that the Xindi are now more vulnerable than ever.
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==Memorable Quotes==
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==Memorable quotes==
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"''You were [[Extinction (episode)|transformed]] into a different [[Loque'eque|species]]. Don't expect to recover overnight.''"
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: - '''Phlox''', when Archer tells him about his dreams of [[Urquat]]
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"''I'm called Rajiin. Very grateful for what you've done, captain. I'll ''serve'' you well, I promise.''"
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: - '''Rajiin''' believing she is now Archer's property
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"''On our planet... wars were fought over these."
 
"''On our planet... wars were fought over these."
 
: - '''Tucker''', showcasing the various spices from Earth
 
: - '''Tucker''', showcasing the various spices from Earth
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"''Leaving us so soon?''"
 
"''Leaving us so soon?''"
: - '''Archer''', to Raijin, when she tries fleeing by using the transporter
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: - '''Archer''', to Rajiin, when she tries fleeing by using the transporter
   
   
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: - '''Archer''', to Tucker in sickbay
 
: - '''Archer''', to Tucker in sickbay
   
==Background Information==
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==Background information==
 
* This episode was originally titled "Enemy Advances". [http://www.hildegarcia.com/Enterprise-Alien.htm]
 
* This episode was originally titled "Enemy Advances". [http://www.hildegarcia.com/Enterprise-Alien.htm]
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* As evidenced by the final draft script of this installment, the neuropressure scene between T'Pol and Tucker, near the start of the episode, was an "added scene", written into the script at a late stage in the making of the episode.
 
* A [[Benzite]] can be seen at the alien market.
 
* A [[Benzite]] can be seen at the alien market.
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* This episode establishes that Vulcans' spinal columns are visually prominent. The ridges we see on T'Pol's back are not present on [[Spock]]'s back (as seen in {{e|Patterns of Force}}), but that could be explained by the fact that Spock is half-Human. The ridges are not on T'Pol's back in the later [[ENT Season 3|third season]] episode {{e|Harbinger}}.
* Several costumes and props from this episode were sold off on the [[It's A Wrap! sale and auction]] on eBay, including a slave price tag, {{stala|9394}} a bottle with a [[Triskelion]] emblem, {{stala|9431}} a dark bottle, {{stala|9527}} an alien advertising sign, {{stala|9479}} and a schematic lot for the [[Xanthan floating bazaar]], drawn by set designer [[Ahna Packard]]. {{stala|9538}}
 
 
* Phlox mentions that Crewman [[Elizabeth Cutler]] broke her arm when an anomaly passed through the ship. This is the final reference to Cutler; the actress who played her in previous episodes, [[Kellie Waymire]], died a month after this episode aired and the character was retired.
 
* Phlox mentions that Crewman [[Elizabeth Cutler]] broke her arm when an anomaly passed through the ship. This is the final reference to Cutler; the actress who played her in previous episodes, [[Kellie Waymire]], died a month after this episode aired and the character was retired.
 
* Several costumes and props from this episode were sold off on the [[It's A Wrap! sale and auction|''It's A Wrap!'' sale and auction]] on eBay, including a slave price tag, {{stala|9394}} a bottle with a [[Triskelion]] emblem, {{stala|9431}} a dark bottle, {{stala|9527}} an alien advertising sign, {{stala|9479}} and a schematic lot for the [[Xanthan floating bazaar]], drawn by Set Designer [[Ahna Packard]]. {{stala|9538}}
   
 
==Links and references==
 
==Links and references==
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*[[Dell Yount]] as [[B'Rat Ud|B'Rat]]
 
*[[Dell Yount]] as [[B'Rat Ud|B'Rat]]
 
*[[B.K. Kennelly]] as an [[Unnamed humanoids (22nd century)#Marmot seller|Alien Merchant]]
 
*[[B.K. Kennelly]] as an [[Unnamed humanoids (22nd century)#Marmot seller|Alien Merchant]]
*[[Ken Lally]] as a [[Unnamed Enterprise (NX-01) personnel#Security guard (2153)|Security Guard]]
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*[[Ken Lally]] as a [[EnterpriseNX operations security 007|Security Guard]]
   
 
=== Uncredited co-stars ===
 
=== Uncredited co-stars ===
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*[[John Jurgens]] as [[Unnamed Benzites#Benzite on the Xanthan homeworld|Benzite on Xanthan homeworld]]
 
*[[John Jurgens]] as [[Unnamed Benzites#Benzite on the Xanthan homeworld|Benzite on Xanthan homeworld]]
 
*[[Dorenda Moore]] as [[Private]] [[S. Money]]
 
*[[Dorenda Moore]] as [[Private]] [[S. Money]]
*[[Lin Oeding]] as an [[Unnamed Enterprise (NX-01) personnel#Engineer/ Security Crewman (2153)|operations division crewman]]
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*[[Lin Oeding]] as an [[EnterpriseNX engineer security crewman 001|operations division crewman]]
 
*[[Louis Ortiz]] as [[Unnamed humanoids (22nd century)#Blue-skinned Alien|blue-skinned alien]]
 
*[[Louis Ortiz]] as [[Unnamed humanoids (22nd century)#Blue-skinned Alien|blue-skinned alien]]
 
*[[Paul Sklar]] as [[Corporal]] [[R. Richards]]
 
*[[Paul Sklar]] as [[Corporal]] [[R. Richards]]
*[[Justin Sundquist]] as a [[MACO personnel#Young MACO|MACO]]
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*[[Justin Sundquist]] as a [[MACO personnel MACO 011|MACO]]
*[[Unknown actress]] as
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** [[Unnamed humanoids (22nd century)#Slave Girls|pointed-eared slave girl]]
 
** [[Unnamed humanoids (22nd century)#Slave Girls|pointed-eared slave girl]]
 
** [[Unnamed Xindi|Xindi-Reptilian boarding party]]
 
** [[Unnamed Xindi|Xindi-Reptilian boarding party]]
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** [[EnterpriseNX operations security 003|Security officer 1]]
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** [[EnterpriseNX operations security 004|Security officer 2]]
 
*[[Breezy]] or [[Windy]] as [[Porthos]]
 
*[[Breezy]] or [[Windy]] as [[Porthos]]
   
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===References===
 
===References===
[[barge 12]]; [[black pepper]]; [[biogenic weapon]]; [[biometric hologram]]; [[cayenne]]; [[chemist]]; [[Elizabeth Cutler|Cutler, Elizabeth]]; [[delta radiation]]; [[Denobula]]; [[deuterium]]; [[Earth]]; [[emergency bulkhead]]; [[exobiology]]; [[hyperspanner]]; [[injector assemby]]; [[Khavorta posture|''Khavorta'' posture]]; [[Loque'eque]]; [[mustard seed]]; [[neocortex]]; [[neurophysiology]]; [[neuropressure]]; [[neuro-scan]]; [[neurotoxin]]; [[Norellus]]; [[Nuvian]]; [[Oran'taku]]; [[paprika]]; [[Porthos]]; [[retina]]; [[slavery]]; [[stun grenade]]; [[subspace vortex]]; [[suicide]]; ''[[surah'than]]''; [[theta radiation]]; [[transporter]]; [[trellium]]; [[U'tani]]; [[Urquat]]; [[V'radian]]; [[Vulcan]]; [[Xanthan floating bazaar]]; [[Xanthan marmot]]; [[xenobiology]]; [[Xindi bioweapon]]; [[Xindi database]]; [[Xindi-Reptilian]]; [[Xindi-Insectoid]]; [[Xindi-Reptilian warship]]; [[Xindi technology]]
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[[barge 12]]; [[black pepper]]; [[biogenic weapon]]; [[biometric hologram]]; [[cayenne]]; [[chemist]]; [[Elizabeth Cutler|Cutler, Elizabeth]]; [[delta radiation]]; [[Denobula]]; [[deuterium]]; [[Earth]]; [[emergency bulkhead]]; [[exobiology]]; [[gesture]]; [[hyperspanner]]; [[injector assemby]]; [[Khavorta posture|''Khavorta'' posture]]; [[Loque'eque]]; [[mustard seed]]; [[neocortex]]; [[neurophysiology]]; [[neuropressure]]; [[neuro-scan]]; [[neurotoxin]]; [[Norellus]]; [[Nuvian]]; [[ointment]]; [[Oran'taku]]; [[paprika]]; [[Porthos]]; [[retina]]; [[slavery]]; [[stun grenade]]; [[subspace vortex]]; [[suicide]]; ''[[surah'tahn]]''; [[theta radiation]]; [[transporter]]; [[trellium]]; [[U'tani]]; [[Urquat]]; [[V'radian]]; [[Vulcan]]; [[Xanthan floating bazaar]]; [[Xanthan marmot]]; [[xenobiology]]; [[Xindi bioweapon]]; [[Xindi database]]; [[Xindi-Reptilian]]; [[Xindi-Insectoid]]; [[Xindi-Reptilian warship]]; [[Xindi technology]]
   
 
===External link===
 
===External link===

Revision as of 12:18, 10 January 2016

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Enterprise takes on board Rajiin, a beautiful, enigmatic passenger with ulterior motives.

Summary

File:Human anatomy, Rajiin.jpg

Enough information for the Xindi to create a bio-weapon

The Xindi Council continues to monitor Enterprise's advance through the Delphic Expanse and debates whether to develop a bioweapon to be used instead of Degra's superweapon.

Meanwhile, Enterprise has arrived at a floating bazaar on the Xanthan homeworld to secure the formula for liquid, synthesized trellium-D to insulate the ship hull against spatial anomalies within the Delphic Expanse. While looking for this commodity, they come across a beautiful slave woman named Rajiin who is invited back to Enterprise.

The trellium-D plotline

Trip Tucker and T'Pol are working together on helping him realign his neural pressure. T'Pol tries to avoid allowing Tucker to stop their exercises due to the perceptions of the crew. T'Pol dismisses it and they continue the exercises.

Archer has a nightmare and gets out of bed to find lesions all over him. Phlox chides the captain for scratching because it's hindering his healing. Archer and Phlox discuss the possibility of finding a way to synthesize the trellium-D needed to enforce the hull. Archer mentions the nightmares that are residual of his recent alien transformation and Phlox assures him that the healing process will not happen overnight.

Archer, Tucker, and Malcolm Reed go to the Xanthan floating bazaar in search of the recipe for trellium-D. Archer keeps the other two from souvenir hunting for Phlox when they are approached by an alien. Archer asks about barge 12 where they can find the chemist B'Rat Ud. After trying to unload some wildlife on the men unsuccessfully he directs them to the chemist.

Archer enters the barge with Tucker and Reed and announces he has an appointment when B'Rat says he is closed. Archer then reminds B'Rat that they met at the deuterium station on another planet. B'Rat tells them to come back later, but Archer presses him stating that he claimed he could sell them formula to synthesize trellium-D. B'Rat remembers him and asks about his well-being, but Archer seems impatient with the conversation because he is pressed for time. B'Rat comments how rare trellium-D is when Tucker realizes he is only trying to drive the price of the formula up. B'Rat asks about their interest in the Xindi and Archer will only say they are on a diplomatic mission. B'Rat mentions that the Xindi were there the week before. Reed asks B'Rat where they could find them now. B'Rat says he would direct them for a small fee. Archer then explains that Tucker has a list of items they would be willing to barter with and that Tucker could work out the trade details for the information with B'Rat.

The liquid trellium formula is purchased from B'Rat in exchange for a variety of "exotic" spices, including pepper, paprika, mustard seed, and one Tucker is partial to, cayenne pepper.

Tucker and Reed are warned by B'Rat to follow the protocols precisely as liquid trellium-D is highly unstable. Upon returning to the ship with the trellium-D recipe, T'Pol recommends synthesizing the compounds on E deck, within the emergency bulkheads.

T'Pol and Tucker's first attempt results in a major explosion in their workspace, which they narrowly avoid by exiting the door moments before.

Rajiin's plotline

While at the bazaar, Captain Archer talks to Zjod, the owner of a sex-slave shop. Zjod tries to sell him a slave, but as Archer leaves, one of Zjod's slaves, Rajiin, runs after him! asking him to take her along. Zjod protests, and after a fight, Archer brings Rajiin on board Enterprise. No compensation is offered to Zjod.

Archer speaks with Rajiin over a meal, asking what she knows about the Xindi, however she does not provide much information. He grants her access to explore the ship, except for restricted areas.

Rajiin later returns to talk to Archer to repay him for his kindness. Archer informs her they have located her home world of Oran'taku, only two days away. She states she doesn't remember the place, but wants to thank him, and kisses him. While Archer recovers from said kiss, Rajiin proceeds to scan him with her hands, giving the audience an inside out view of Archer. Once her scan appears to be complete, she snaps him out of what appears to be a daydream, or trance, and exits his quarters

Rajiin later explores Enterprise's transporter room, where she meets Hoshi Sato. Rajiin says she's looking for the mess hall, which Sato states she's heading for. Rajiin asks what Hoshi does, to which she replies "communications officer". A look passes between the two, and Hoshi seductively states that she'd love to hear Rajiin's language.

T'Pol is startled to find Rajiin entering her quarters, Rajiin claiming that the door was open.

Vulcan spine

Rajiin collects data on T'Pol

She starts to seduce T'Pol physically and mentally, scanning through her head and spine, but the Vulcan shows some resistance. Rajiin knocks out T'Pol, and when Tucker arrives she attacks him as well. However, he remains conscious and alerts the entire ship. Rajiin is soon thrown in the brig. Archer demands to know what she was doing. She tells him that the Xindi want information on Humans for a bioweapon.

Xindi-Reptilian boarding party

The Xindi-Reptilian boarding party

The Xindi-Reptilians and at least one Xindi-Insectoid attack Enterprise, boarding the ship and taking Rajiin away with them so that they can use her biometric scans to construct the bioweapon. They escape through a subspace vortex, leaving only one Reptilian corpse and rifle.

Rajiin goes before the Council, which is furious at the Reptilians' unauthorized actions. She uploads the data necessary to create the bioweapon. She tries to state that there is more to Humans than they realize, but Commander Dolim orders her away. The rest of the Council fears that the Xindi are now more vulnerable than ever.

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Memorable quotes

"You were transformed into a different species. Don't expect to recover overnight."

- Phlox, when Archer tells him about his dreams of Urquat


"I'm called Rajiin. Very grateful for what you've done, captain. I'll serve you well, I promise."

- Rajiin believing she is now Archer's property


"On our planet... wars were fought over these."

- Tucker, showcasing the various spices from Earth


"Some of our calculations may have been slightly off."

- T'Pol, to Tucker after their failed attempt to synthesize trellium-D


"Leaving us so soon?"

- Archer, to Rajiin, when she tries fleeing by using the transporter


"Have Phlox take a look at your head."

- Archer, to Tucker in sickbay

Background information

  • This episode was originally titled "Enemy Advances". [1]
  • As evidenced by the final draft script of this installment, the neuropressure scene between T'Pol and Tucker, near the start of the episode, was an "added scene", written into the script at a late stage in the making of the episode.
  • A Benzite can be seen at the alien market.
  • This episode establishes that Vulcans' spinal columns are visually prominent. The ridges we see on T'Pol's back are not present on Spock's back (as seen in "Patterns of Force"), but that could be explained by the fact that Spock is half-Human. The ridges are not on T'Pol's back in the later third season episode "Harbinger".
  • Phlox mentions that Crewman Elizabeth Cutler broke her arm when an anomaly passed through the ship. This is the final reference to Cutler; the actress who played her in previous episodes, Kellie Waymire, died a month after this episode aired and the character was retired.
  • Several costumes and props from this episode were sold off on the It's A Wrap! sale and auction on eBay, including a slave price tag, [2] a bottle with a Triskelion emblem, [3] a dark bottle, [4] an alien advertising sign, [5] and a schematic lot for the Xanthan floating bazaar, drawn by Set Designer Ahna Packard. [6]

Links and references

Starring

Guest stars

Co-stars

Uncredited co-stars

Stunt doubles

CGI co-stars

References

barge 12; black pepper; biogenic weapon; biometric hologram; cayenne; chemist; Cutler, Elizabeth; delta radiation; Denobula; deuterium; Earth; emergency bulkhead; exobiology; gesture; hyperspanner; injector assemby; Khavorta posture; Loque'eque; mustard seed; neocortex; neurophysiology; neuropressure; neuro-scan; neurotoxin; Norellus; Nuvian; ointment; Oran'taku; paprika; Porthos; retina; slavery; stun grenade; subspace vortex; suicide; surah'tahn; theta radiation; transporter; trellium; U'tani; Urquat; V'radian; Vulcan; Xanthan floating bazaar; Xanthan marmot; xenobiology; Xindi bioweapon; Xindi database; Xindi-Reptilian; Xindi-Insectoid; Xindi-Reptilian warship; Xindi technology

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