Captain Jonathan Archer

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Captain Jonathan Archer Quotes

	Season 4 / Episode 11: - Observer Effect Captain Jonathan Archer: I've heard from Starfleet. They're working through diplomatic channels to contact the Klingons, but it might not be necessary. This spectrograph identifies a Klingon alloy. Alien inhabiting Lt. Reed: That's the signature of standard hull plating. Captain Jonathan Archer: [indicates one of the planet's rings] I found it here. Alien inhabiting Ens. Mayweather: You've detected a debris cloud in orbit. Captain Jonathan Archer: It's what's left of a Klingon shuttlecraft. Their response to an infected landing party, the commander killed his own shuttle crew. Alien inhabiting Lt. Reed: They didn't even plead for mercy. [Archer gives him a questioning stare] I mean, they wouldn't, would they? Being Klingon. Alien inhabiting Ens. Mayweather: Captain, does knowing what the Klingons did help us at all? Captain Jonathan Archer: At least we know we don't have to bother asking them if they have a cure. Alien inhabiting Ens. Mayweather: But if they had developed one, you'd ask them for it, right? Captain Jonathan Archer: On bended knee.
	Season 4 / Episode 7: - The Forge (1) Commander T'Pol: This site is called Gateway, where Surak supposedly began his journey into the Forge. Captain Jonathan Archer: You keep saying supposedly. You don't believe Surak did the things they said he did? Commander T'Pol: He brought logic to Vulcan, in an age we call the Time of Awakening, but his writings from that period no longer exist. Captain Jonathan Archer: There must be some record of it. Commander T'Pol: Over the centuries, his followers made copies of his teachings. Captain Jonathan Archer: Let me guess, with the originals lost, whatever's left is open to interpretation. Commander T'Pol: You find this amusing? Captain Jonathan Archer: I find it familiar.
	Season 3 / Episode 24: - Zero Hour Captain Jonathan Archer: My mission is to save Earth, not your "Federation". Temporal Agent Daniels: You can't ignore your place in history. Captain Jonathan Archer: My place is on that control platform.
	Season 3 / Episode 24: - Zero Hour Captain Jonathan Archer: We didn't come here to disable this weapon. We're here to destroy it.
	Season 3 / Episode 24: - Zero Hour Captain Jonathan Archer: I've no plans of dying on that weapon, Malcolm.
	Season 3 / Episode 24: - Zero Hour Captain Jonathan Archer: Don't worry, I'll be right behind you.
	Season 3 / Episode 23: - Countdown Captain Jonathan Archer: Captain's starlog, February 13th, 2154 - We're preparing to enter the Xindi vortex, thanks to some help from the Aquatics. If everything goes as planned, we'll intercept the weapon in less than two hours. Enterprise may be coming apart at the seams, but I can't say the same for the crew. After nearly eight months in the Expanse, they're ready to do what they came to do, no matter what it takes, no matter what the cost.
	Season 3 / Episode 23: - Countdown Captain Jonathan Archer: [referring to Tucker] I expect you to keep him in line. Sub-Commander T'Pol: I'll do my best.
	Season 3 / Episode 23: - Countdown Captain Jonathan Archer: How long do they plan to keep us waiting? Xindi-Primate Councilor: You have to deal with the Aquatics on their terms. Jannar: They're extremely deliberate, in everything they do.
	Season 3 / Episode 23: - Countdown Captain Jonathan Archer: [to the Aquatics] Help me save my people - and I can help you save yours.
	Season 3 / Episode 23: - Countdown Captain Jonathan Archer: Any word? Xindi-Primate Councilor: It's only been three hours. The Council once needed to resolve a simple logistical matter. It took the Aquatics six days to agree to attend the meeting. Captain Jonathan Archer: I'm surprised you were ever able to get anything done.
	Season 3 / Episode 23: - Countdown Captain Jonathan Archer: When we're finished, we'll meet you at the rendezvous coordinates. Commander Charles 'Trip' Tucker III: We'll be there. - Captain... Good luck.
	Season 3 / Episode 22: - The Council Captain Jonathan Archer: How's your Insectoid these days? Ensign Hoshi Sato: It depends on which dialect. There are 67. Captain Jonathan Archer: Is that all?
	Season 3 / Episode 22: - The Council Captain Jonathan Archer: Kinda feels like being called to the principal's office. Ensign Hoshi Sato: I was never called to the principal's office. Captain Jonathan Archer: I was once.
	Season 3 / Episode 22: - The Council Captain Jonathan Archer: I got sent to the principal's office for passing a note in class. It was to Katy Bentley. I was inviting her to a party a friend of mine was throwing. Ensign Hoshi Sato: What'd she say? Captain Jonathan Archer: Funny thing - she'd already turned me down; but after I got in trouble... Ensign Hoshi Sato: Some women can't resist the bad boys.
	Season 3 / Episode 22: - The Council Captain Jonathan Archer: When I was on the future Enterprise, 400 years from now - there were Xindi aboard. Humans and Xindi were serving together in the Federation. That's a future worth fighting for.
	Season 3 / Episode 22: - The Council Degra: [of Dolim] There's a story about him - I don't know if it's true; I'd like to believe it isn't: his daughter gave birth to a son. He had a deformity in his right arm, not life-threatening, but enough to preclude his ever joining the military. Commander Dolim had his own grandson poisoned. Captain Jonathan Archer: From what I've seen, that's not hard to believe. Degra: As I said, it may be just a story. But as a father, it's always in the back of my mind, whenever I have dealings with him.
	Season 3 / Episode 22: - The Council Commander Charles 'Trip' Tucker III: I can't believe I actually feel bad about Degra. Twenty-four hours ago I would have been celebrating. Captain Jonathan Archer: A lot can happen in a day.
	Season 3 / Episode 21: - E� Lorian: You don't know what it's like, living with the responsibility. Millions of people are dead because of me. Captain Jonathan Archer: I'm sure your crew did everything they could to stop the probe. Lorian: I could have destroyed it! Years ago, I swore to my captain on his death bed, I'd save those seven million lives. You were the man I made that promise to.
	Season 3 / Episode 21: - E� Lorian: There's no alternative. You'll be thrown into the past if you try to use the corridor. Captain Jonathan Archer: I've got two T'Pols who'd disagree with you.
	Season 3 / Episode 21: - E� Captain Jonathan Archer: Starfleet will be glad to hear Enterprise was built to last.
	Season 3 / Episode 21: - E� Captain Jonathan Archer: You almost crippled us. My mission would've been over. Lorian: Your mission is over, Captain. You just won't accept it. I took the only logical course of action. Captain Jonathan Archer: Attacking your ancestors doesn't sound very logical to me.
	Season 3 / Episode 21: - E� Captain Jonathan Archer: I suppose there's another possibility. Since we weren't thrown into the past, maybe history somehow corrected itself? Sub-Commander T'Pol: Are you suggesting that the other Enterprise never existed? If you're right... then why would we remember them?
	Season 3 / Episode 20: - The Forgotten Captain Jonathan Archer: We're in bad shape, I can't deny that; but we're still in one piece. Enterprise is a tough ship. She took more than anyone could ask her to and then some. And so have all of you. I wanted to say thank you. I only wish I could thank the eighteen crewmen who were lost. Like you, they understood how important our mission is, and they accepted the risks. We came into the Expanse, not knowing what we'd find, with no one to rely on but ourselves. But we're going to succeed. To accomplish our mission. For everyone on Earth who's relying on us - and for the eighteen.
	Season 3 / Episode 20: - The Forgotten Captain Jonathan Archer: I'm trying to help you. But I need to know my world isn't being destroyed while I'm doing it. Degra: The weapon won't be launched for several days. Show us your proof, and we'll do what we can to stop it.
	Season 3 / Episode 20: - The Forgotten Degra: These scans are remarkably detailed for a military vessel. Captain Jonathan Archer: Enterprise was designed to be a ship of exploration. Degra: If we're successful, it will be again.
	Season 3 / Episode 19: - Damage (2) Captain Jonathan Archer: How long have you been a doctor? Dr. Phlox: Nearly forty years. Captain Jonathan Archer: And in all that time, did you ever do anything you thought was unethical? Dr. Phlox: Twice. Why? Captain Jonathan Archer: I'm about to step over a line, a line I thought I would never cross. And given the nature of our mission, it probably won't be the last. Dr. Phlox: Probably not. May I ask what you're planning to do? Captain Jonathan Archer: There could be more casualties. Dr. Phlox: I'll be ready.
	Season 3 / Episode 19: - Damage (2) Sub-Commander T'Pol: There's an unidentified vessel approaching. They're asking for our assistance. Captain Jonathan Archer: Any details? Sub-Commander T'Pol: Just that they've taken heavy damage. Commander Charles 'Trip' Tucker III: Join the club.
	Season 3 / Episode 19: - Damage (2) Commander Charles 'Trip' Tucker III: You did the right thing. Captain Jonathan Archer: Seems the longer we're out here, the more I have to keep saying that to myself.
	Season 3 / Episode 19: - Damage (2) Captain Jonathan Archer: We've had our share of disagreements; but you've never taken it out on my desk before.

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