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After meeting with Degra, Enterprise must make its way to the Xindi Council to present its case against annihilation. Along the way, we learn a tremendous amount of information about the mysterious Xindi (including some names). Meanwhile, T’Pol leads a team into an Expanse Sphere to gather information about its mysterious creators.
The Wikipedia plot summary for “The Council”:
Enterprise is en route to the Xindi Council. Under escort by Degra’s ship, Captain Archer is briefed on the five member species of the Council. Other friendly Xindi ships soon join the escort. As they approach the planet, the flagship of Reptilian Commander Dolim intervenes. After a tense standoff, Dolim backs down. On the planet, Archer and Ensign Sato enter the Council chamber and present their evidence to the gathered representatives; Dolim, angered at the move, walks out in protest. A Guardian appears to him later, promising Reptilian dominance if he continues their original plan.
Meanwhile, a shuttlepod containing Sub-Commander T’Pol, Lieutenant Reed, Ensign Mayweather and MACO Corporal Hawkins, investigate a nearby sphere in order to try to collect more data on the Sphere Builders (who are now becoming increasingly concerned with the human threat). The shuttle enters a concealed exhaust vent, and reaching the core, the team retrieve a memory module. The intrusion activates an automated defense system, and Hawkins is killed helping the others escape.
Doctor Phlox and Commander Tucker create a holographic version of the Sphere Builder (from “Harbinger“) which Archer presents to the Council. Many admit its resemblance to the Guardian race, a people who the Xindi both revere and worship. The Council votes to delay the weapon’s launch, with even Dolim agreeing. That night, Dolim confronts and murders Degra as revenge for the destruction of a Reptilian ship. At the next meeting, Dolim openly admits the death (and Reptilian primacy) and the Reptilian and Insectoid members leave. They soon launch the superweapon, escorted by Dolim with his flagship. With both Enterprise and friendly Xindi vessels in pursuit, Dolim kidnaps Sato and disappears into a subspace vortex.
In this episode of the podcast, Wes and Clay discuss “The Council” and its incredible info dump of exposition. Plus! The guys talk about Elder Scrolls RPGs, not being sure about what is going on, and knowing someone is going to die.