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"E²" is the seventy-third episode of the American science fiction television series ''Star Trek: Enterprise'', the twenty-first episode of season three. It first aired on May 5, 2004, on the UPN network in the United States. The episode was the fifth of the season written by Mike Sussman, and it was directed by ''Star Trek: Voyager'' alumni Roxann Dawson, her fourth of the third season. Set in the 22nd century, the series follows the adventures of the first Starfleet starship, ''Enterprise'', registration NX-01. Season three of ''Enterprise'' features an ongoing story following an attack on Earth by previously unknown aliens called the Xindi. In this episode, the ''Enterprise'' encounters a version of itself which was sent 117 years into the past and is now populated by the descendants of the crew and became a generational ship. The two crews have to work together to allow the modern ''Enterprise'' to gain access to a wormhole which is defended by Xindi vessels. The episode made use of the standing ''Enterprise'' sets, as well as those created for Degra's ship. Guest stars included those who had previously appeared as members of the Xindi Council, as well as several who are new to ''Enterprise'', who appeared as members of the future ''Enterprise''. Most scenes were filmed between February 3 and February 11, 2004, with an additional special effect shoot on February 13. Reviewers compared "E²" to a number of several other episodes, including "Children of Time", "Deadlock" and "All Good Things...". The Nielsen ratings received by the episode equated to a 3.3/5% audience share. ==Plot== In "E²", ''Enterprise'' is approaching a nebula containing a subspace corridor defended by Kovaalan vessels. Suddenly an older yet enhanced copy of ''Enterprise'' appears, captained by a half-Vulcan man named Lorian, who explains that after entering the corridor, it will destabilize causing Captain Archer's version to travel 117 years into the past. Confronted with this situation, and not wanting to contaminate Earth's time stream, it then turns itself into a generational ship to re-await the Xindi crisis. Arriving on board, Lorian then reveals himself to be the son of Commander Tucker and Sub-Commander T'Pol. Lorian, after considering his knowledge of events, believes that the wormhole must be avoided altogether. Archer and Lorian then disagree over whether to implement an engine modification to ''Enterprise'', since there is a 22% chance it may cause the destruction of the ship. Archer then meets with old T'Pol on board old ''Enterprise'', and considers a plan where his ship could pass through it safely, due to alternate modifications suggested by her. A frustrated Lorian then reveals a secret plan: to steal the newer plasma injectors from ''Enterprise'' to allow them to confront the Xindi in the place of their ancestors. Lorian leads a raid and successfully steals the parts, but old ''Enterprise'' is disabled as it is about to go to warp. He is placed in the brig. Archer is angered at having his own method of stealing engine components (as seen in "Damage") used against him, but they finally agree to work towards their shared mission. Meanwhile, the T'Pol's meet and discuss her addiction to Trelium-D and her relationship with Tucker. The ''Enterprises'' then enter the nebula, but Archer's is quickly disabled. Lorian's then tows it into the corridor using a tractor beam, intending, as it turns to attack the Kovaalan ships, to follow shortly. Arriving safely, old ''Enterprise'' never emerges and Archer wonders if, by successfully traversing the corridor, they ceased to exist. His thoughts are soon cut short as Degra arrives for their rendezvous. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「E²」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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