The Forge

Episode aired Nov 19, 2004
TV-PG
43m

IMDb RATING

8.2/10

1.7K

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After a bombing destroyed the Earth embassy on Vulcan, a group known as the Syrrannites are suspected. T'Pol receives a map from her Syrrannite mother, leading into a dangerous desert, the F... Read allAfter a bombing destroyed the Earth embassy on Vulcan, a group known as the Syrrannites are suspected. T'Pol receives a map from her Syrrannite mother, leading into a dangerous desert, the Forge.After a bombing destroyed the Earth embassy on Vulcan, a group known as the Syrrannites are suspected. T'Pol receives a map from her Syrrannite mother, leading into a dangerous desert, the Forge.

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IMDb RATING

8.2/10

1.7K

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Trivia
Arev describes an ancient, final battle between Surak and those who espoused violence; those "who marched beneath the raptor's wings." As is later discovered in the original series, the Romulans are descended from Vulcans who fled their homeworld at some time in the past. The symbol of the raptor is the emblem of the Romulan Empire and is used as a decorative theme on their spacecraft. This statement by Arev is the first time in any of the television series or movies that the precise origin of the Romulans is revealed, that is, those who were defeated by the forces of Surak.

Goofs
When Captain Archer and T'Pol are walking through the forge at night, you can see what looks like moonlight guiding their way. This of course can't be because in the Original Series episode "The Man Trap" when Uhura asks Spock what Vulcan looks like like when the moon is full, he responds that Vulcan has no moon.

Quotes
Vulcan Ambassador Soval: It makes no sense to think the Syrrannites are responsible for this... outrage.
Captain Jonathan Archer: We have DNA evidence.
Vulcan Ambassador Soval: Recheck everything, Captain, question everything. And don't let them keep you on Enterprise. The answers you need are on Vulcan. And however far you have to take this investigation, you have my support.

Connections
Referenced in Drawn to the Final Frontier (2006)

Soundtracks
Where My Heart Will Take Me
Written by Diane Warren
Performed by Russell Watson
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Featured review

9/10

Excellent Episode

In the United Earth Embassy in Vulcan, Admiral Maxwell Forrest and Ambassador Soval are discussing the technical cooperation between their people when there is a blowup killing thirty-one Earthlings including Forrest and twelve Vulcans. Captain Archer is assigned to investigate the attack and the Vulcan chief investigator Stel suggests the responsibility of the Andorians or the dissident Syranites for the attempt with the support of the Administrator V'Las. Lt. Reed and Ensign Mayweather discover in the debris a hidden bomb that has not exploded with the DNA of the Syranite T'Pau. Meanwhile T'Pol receives from her husband Koss an ancient object delivered by her mother and she finds a map with the location where her mother and the Syranites are hidden in the desert The Forge, a place where technology does not work. Archer and T'Pol head to The Forge to seek out T'Pau. Meanwhile Dr. Phlox discovers that the DNA in the bomb has been manipulated and Ambassador Soval is convinced by Commander Tucker to perform the forbidden mind melt with a survivor to disclose the surprising truth.

"The Forge" is an excellent episode of Enterprise. The screenplay is very well written and the engaging story is a must-see. The chameleon Jolene Blalock is extremely gorgeous in the role of T'Pol and for me she is one of the greatest attraction of this fantastic series. My vote is nine.

Title (Brazil): "No Deserto de Vulcano" ("In the Desert of Vulcan")