History Recap / StarTrekEnterpriseS02E026TheExpanse

* LaterInstallmentWeirdness: Spock [[MrExposition explained that the war between the Romulans and Earth was fought with "primitive atomic weaponry"]] in Recap/StarTrekS1E14BalanceOfTerror. Despite that war not having yet occurred in the Star Trek: Enterprise timeline, the NX-01 is outfitted here with photonic torpedoes carrying matter-antimatter warheads similar in all but name to photon torpedos of the TOS era and beyond.

* ArtisticLicenseGeography: Archer says that the Xindi weapon cut a swath from Florida to Venezuela. When ''Enterprise'' is [[https://ent.trekcore.com/gallery/albums/bluray/s2/2x26/the-expanse-192.jpg observing the damage]], it's obvious that the weapon cut through to Panama.

* {{Hypocrite}}: The Suliban's benefactor warns Archer because if the Xindi destroy Earth, it will contaminate the timeline. Even though he's been doing nothing ''but'' contaminate the timeline to his own ends. It's likely destroying Earth would impact his own existence, but he could have found a better reasoning.

Meanwhile on Qo'noS, the Klingon Chancellor and the High Council are understandably pissed (well, more pissed than usually). Twice, they've had Jonathan Archer as their captive, and twice, he's escaped. They address Duras, son of Toral, and assign him the task of finally executing him. Meanwhile, on the NX-01, the senior staff is called to the conference room. Seems Archer has been talking to Admiral Forrest three times in the last hour; something is obviously up. He finally arrives and says what happened: an alien probe has attacked Earth and a million people are dead. ''Enterprise'' has also been recalled home. He gets another call from Starfleet Command, and simply orders them to reverse course.

'''Future Guy:''' You have no choice but to believe me.

* JustFollowingOrders: Why Dr. Forat lies his way aboard ''Enterprise'' so he can try to examine Archer's head. Phlox exposes him, and Archer orders him off ''Enterprise''.