Captain Bolivar

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  1. Good day all! I had to sop by to comment. I was shocked to see you all disliked the episode so much. I think you've all missed the point of it.

     

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    Terra Prime was a great episode with lots of action. It was exciting. The finale doesn't need to be exciting. Exciting episodes are great the first time you watch them, but after that, they lose their excitement because you know exactly what is going to happen. So what the finale needed to do was lend significance to Enterprise within the Star Trek universe. And it did that spectacularly! It shows that the Enterprise crew is not forgotten in history as Riker draws from them for inspiration.

     

    As for Trip - he knew that Archer was too important. He realized the importance of a Federation of Planets. The loss of the most prominent person in the negotiations could have endangered that dream for the future. Trip had to ensure Archer's survival. He could have fought them hand to hand, but if he failed the enemies would have returned to Archer and killed him. Trip had to be sure. His sacrifice was made to ensure that the Federation would be born. That's what Star Trek has always been about!!! And Trip was key to it. That makes his contribution extremely significant, not just to Enterprise, but to all of the Star Treks.

     

    In conclusion, showing that Enterprise crews from the future are inspired by the NX-01 Enteprise, and Trips sacrfice to the future, lend significance to Enterprise, by intertwineing it with all of Star Trek. It's ending has importance to Star Trek, rather than, merely excite the audience. Voyager's conclusion was merely just a roller coaster ride. So was TNG's all good things. What was so special about that episode? Did it tie up lose ends at all? No. But people loved it because it was exciting. Did it lend significance to TNG. Not at all. And it didn't matter because DS9 was in production - DS9 continued the significance of TNG. Enterprise isn't being followed by another Star Trek series. Thus, the last episode couldn't just be a thrilling episode like Terra Prime. This episode did it's job at making Enterprise MATTER! This was a fantastic finale. 10 out of 10. Enough said.


  2. This comes down to quality over quantity. Anybody can do school work all year round. Even a child of normal intelligence who recieves regular work could work all year round if made to. Honors students should be able to do more challenging work. If they can do harder work that should be enough. School during the summer is just more, and not harder. That just proves that they spend more time on school than the average person, not that they are academically smarter than the average person. So I agree with this kid. If he can take on harder work, that should be enough to say "Hey, I'm gifted in my abilities at school so I deserve credit in the form of recognition".

  3. Well I couldn't make it here to make the posting, so no Fenriz, you're not stepping on my toes... afterall, someone needed to make the poll! Thanks!

     

    The episode was much better than the second... of course, missing the first I was lost in the second one. By the 3rd one I had a good idea of what was going on so that probably skewed my enjoyment. I might rate this episode an 8, but until I see part one I will refrain from an official vote.

     

    Did anyone notice:

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    -The Vulcan armada was stationed at Regulus. The home of the Regulan Blood Worm.

    -Archer made a comment about "The Good of the Many"

    -The Romulan seen at the end of the episode sounded VERY much like FUTURE GUY!


  4. The ACTUAL Kirk! Here's how:

     

    Sometime in the future (perhaps the 29th century or later) a Starfleet science vessel uses technology to pull "echo's" from the Nexus into real time. This will allow the echo of Kirk to enter reality. But something goes wrong and the energy of the Nexus is randomly dispersed throughout the galaxy (and time!!) Kirk then appears on Enterprise. And later someone from the Future arrives to tell Kirk what has happened and thus we learn that the dispersal was not random, but rather, the echo's in the Nexus had a choice to go wherever they unconsciously wanted. In Kirk's case, he had always wanted to meet the crew of the first Enterprise, so when the Nexus was temporally dispersed, he found himself on Enterprise by surprise. Now that he is in normal time, to his horror, he actually has the memories of helping Picard and dying. In other words, he is the real kirk. His continued existence takes place after his death relative to him, but before his death relative to the direction of time. Good way to bring him back, no?

     

    Sure, Guinan did say that echo's can't leave the Nexus, but maybe she meant naturally and didn't realize that technology could one day make it possible!


  5. I am NOT HAPPY with the Vulcans. Ever since T'Pol started showing emotion last season we haven't seen ONE stoic Vulcan. Even the most rigid, stoic ones are all emotional now. Well gee, ain't that fantastic. Now we have two Earth's... one with round eared folk and one with pointed eared folk and stupid haircuts. Everybody is just plain out of character. Soval was completely rigid and boom... guess what... it was a SCAM! Most of the Vulcan's as of late show MORE emotion than the humans. Hoshi was well controlled even when she used by the Xindi. T'Pol can't keep from crying in EVERY damned episode. Sure, her case is different. But now it's like all of them are about to do the same freakin thing. Makes me angry. I don't even feel like I'm watching Vulcan's...

     

    The episode plot itself was fantastic... but we NEED at least SOME NORMAL vulcan's that are controlled at least a TINY bit more than the average human. If I had to rate this now... I'd give it a 5.

     

    But because I missed last weeks episode I will refrain from rating the episode and the next for now. I need to be able to put the episode in FULL context.


  6. Let's get one thing straight! Enterprise has ALWAYS BEEN TOS-ISH!

     

    You've merely forgotten!

     

    Archer's uniform is YELLOW not red

    Hoshi has an EARPIECE

    Phasers are shaped like PISTOLS

    The warp core is HORIZONTAL

    There are NO forcefields in the corridors

     

    It has always been reminicient of Tos. A few new, and very MINOR, details have clouded your memories. You need a good Vulcan mind meld.

     

    Of futher note:

     

    -The triangular screen was also seen in Home in the debreifing room.

    -Purple walls were seen on Cold Station 12 just like half the sets of the original.

    -and don't tell me the new blue doors on Enterprise make it more tos like. All Star Treks to date have used MANY different color variations for their doors.


  7. Oh look at that! I forgot to set up my post. I rushed off to a ladie friends birthday. I didn't even tape Enterprise. Good thing I can still catch it on Sunday. No big deal.

     

    Now, before I go to bed after working the graveyard shift I have to say good job to Jeanway. She kept to the "format" and everything! Great stuff! Hope the show was good... I'll rate it later obviously.


  8. OH BOY! Here it is! The Augments! That should say enough! Enjoy the show!

     

    MY REVIEW:

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    Part 1 was merely introductory. The 2nd shone brightly. The 3rd was the predictable conclusion set up by number 2. Therefore, I'm not impressed by this part. 2 was absolutely fantastic, but unfortunately, this episode's plot was set up in part 2 and followed through without any surprises what so ever. The endings to most Enterprise episodes are not surprising. They haven't been surprising in Star Trek (in general) since DS9. Now I'm not sayin the episode wasn't good. I did enjoy it, but I felt that part 2 was more intense and unpredicatble. And that's exactly what a climax should be. In other words, the climax came to soon leaving the last part feeling rather empty. As VBG mentions in a post a few down, Enterprise ought to do more adventuring, and focus less on the special effects. We had more than enough of those in last season. From now on, I just want them to SUPPLEMENT the show. Sadly, that's the problem with all video entertainment these days. Take for example the 2nd and 3rd matrix films. Nothing but special effects. But I digress...

     

    MY RATING:

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    7 OF 10. "The Augments" didn't feel like a climax, and as the last part, it should have.


  9. So last weeks Enterprise was a to be continued AGAIN.  I hate triple to be continueds!  My feeling is: if you can't tell a story in one or two hours, it belongs on a soap opera. 

     

    Am I the only one who doesn't like multi-part episodes?

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    2 Episodes do not count as 2 hours worth, because if you eliminate the commercials it's only about 84 minutes. So a three episode is more like a traditional movie.


  10. Cold Station 12, part 2 of the 3 part epic with BRENT SPINER as Dr. Soong - the evil and very likable one.

     

    Last week was a very interesting episode due to the array of characters. Like the season opener, it can only get better as it moves on to tonight's part' and hopefully; even better next week.

     

    I just can't wait to see how Brent will add to the legacy that is Data and his families history! This saga is a must see for Enterprise watchers and non-watchers alike! Bring on the fun Enterprise, and bring on the ratings Startrekfan's members!

     

    MY REVIEW:

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    The first part, "Borderland" left some to be desired. But it was merely the introduction to the characters. Things got spicy this time around! I'm loving the character dynamics, as they are very complicated. For example: Malik is trying to assert dominance over his "father", Soong is trying to maintain control of Malik, the augments seem inclined to follow Soong but also have to listen to Malik, Malik's girlfriend challenges him about his ideas regarding Soong, the lies and deception, the killing of people who do not agree, the attempts to preserve life by Soong. Etc, Etc. There's just so much there to make the scenes so intense. Action alone does nothing. It's the effect the action has on the characters that makes it interesting. Enterprise needed this! I was on my seat the whole time. Especially with the Cold Station 12 scenes. The torture and murder scenes were very powerful. I am very happy how these episodes are turning out. For the sheer intensity I haven't felt in a very long time I will have to give the episode a good rating...

     

    MY RATING:

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    10

     

    DID ANYONE NOTICE:

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    The doorways and bridge railings aboard Enterprise are BLUE rather than their usual metallic color! Personally, I like it! Not because it's better, but because it's a change.

     

    The transporter room, as mentioned, has also changed. A little over the top IMO.

     

    Other than the Starfleet pips, T'Pol's uniform has also changed. It has blue stripes along the top that move from the neck out to the shoulders. I presume these are the science colors that you would see on a standard uniform.


  11. Hey fellow fans! Last week there was a new twist on the spoilers. This caused some controversy, so for the time being, or possibly forever, the spoilers will be used as NORMAL! I know, I know... when will I make up my mind. However, in fairness please try not to talk of upcoming episodes in this topic thread - as that was the only reason for the spoiler twist last week. I believe there is a topic specifically for upcoming episode spoilers, so try that out if your itching to gossip about Enterprise's future! Sound fair? I hope so!

     

    Okay, nuff said. Now go watch Enterprise when it comes on. And watch it for the both of us, cause I have a bday AND a Halloween party to go to. Oh the sadness of having to socialize in the stead of Star Trek. Tear.


  12. The poll for last episode of Enterprise, "Home", had a new difference. Spoilers were to be used for only UPCOMING EPISODES, and not the episode being reviewed. The concern was that a spoiler could contain topic matter (info from the episode "Home") or info from UPCOMING episodes. Most people who read the review topic have SEEN the episode and thus go there to read reviews of that episode and don't want to be spoiled on upcoming episodes. When spoilers are used for everything, you CAN'T tell the difference between the two.

     

    For example, consider the following mock posts and pretend you are attempting to read reviews of the episode "Home" and that you do not want to be spoiled on any upcoming episode such as "Borderland"

     

    WARNING, one of these spoilers contains a REAL SPOILER OF THE UPCOMING EPISODE "BORDERLAND." The remaining ones are short reviews of mine regarding "Home".

     

    POST 1:

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    "Home" was a nice change of pace for Enterprise - 9.5

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    I liked T'Pols turn towards logic in this episode. I almost wanna give it 10 but I give it 9.5!

    POST 3:

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    I give "Home" 9.5 of 10. It had very believable character interaction

    POST 4:

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    In "Borderland" Brent Spiner plays a villain, not a friend.

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    I thought "Home" a great episode and deserved a 9.5.

     

    So, did you know which spoiler would spoil you and which one would not? In fact, I'm betting you were scared to even click on the spoilers so that you would not reveal something about "Borderland" to yourself. This is how I feel when I'm trying to read reviews.

     

    If everything has a spoiler on it, how does one know what information is and isn't a spoiler?

     

    So what are your thoughts or ideas on this?


  13. Just to let you know lakegenie, there is always a dedicated topic for what you thought of each new episode. (I make them) They are titled How Would You Rate "episode name"?

     

    For example. This week it would have been titled

    How Would You Rate "Home"?

     

    So look for those topics. They are polls so you can also RATE the episode too! See ya!


  14. I wondered about that too wishfire. I think he used the term "happy" as as a sort of slang that meant that he wished for T'Pol to be satisfied with her life. Obviously, Vulcan's have a prefered manner in which they live their lives. If they did not, they would not need to make decisions cause all events would be just as desireable. Vulcan's do desire, but not with their emotions. So in this sense, happy could have meant content or satisfied. Sort of like a non-emotional happy. I hope that made sense. It was hard to convey the meaning with words.

  15. This topic contains spoilers. (info about the recently released episode of Enterprise)

     

    In the bar scene in Enterprise's "Home", how did you feel about the parallel between the racism towards Phlox for being an alien and the racism towards middle-easterners for being the same race as Osama Bin Laden?

     

    I thought it was a really intersting way to make a comment on this kind of racism being found in the post 9/11 era. I'm very glad it was addressed as I am definately not a fan of any kind of racism.


  16. I think shakeshpere once said, "T'Pol or Hoshi, that is the question."

     

    Well, I say it depends. In real life, Jolene Blalock (T'Pol) wins over Linda Park (Hoshi), but on the show they look very different from real life. I'm not particulary attracted to the Vulcan look so Hoshi, as a character, wins out over T'Pol, as a character.

     

    I voted for what they look like in real life. So I broke the tie between both the ladies of Enterprise. T'Pol 5 - Hoshi 4. Sorry Hoshi.


  17. INTRO:

    This is Captain Bolivar here with the polls for tonight's episode of Enterprise! The last to poll sessions were FILLED with SPOILERS regarding the very topic. So when a spoiler actually contains an UPCOMING episode, a person cannot tell the difference. So we're gonna try something a little different...

     

    WARNING:

    TONIGHT, ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THIS EPISODE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE IN A SPOILER. SO BE PREPARED!

    HOWEVER, ANY INFORMATION FROM UPCOMING EPISODES MUST BE IN A SPOILER AS USUAL!

    Sorry to any members who are inconvenienced by this. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to send them my way, or to a moderator.

     

    MY REVIEW:

    I was waiting impatiently for this episode. Last season almost every episode included phase pistol fire, and the season opener was no different. It had a great deal of action, which is good, but not much talk, which is bad. I knew "Home" would be different. And I was right!

     

    This episode dealt alot with character issues, which is definitely required after their rough mission. So I was happy with that. There are 4 character issues that I was most glad to see:

    1. Archer dealing with some of the actions he had to take in the expanse. It was believable for him to wish to be his "old exploring self"

    2. T'Pol, while different now, is still a Vulcan and as such, cannot completely disregard Vulcan values. While you have to feel bad for Trip, T'Pol actions regarding her fiancee make sense, to this point. For a person who does not have emotions, the need to marry based on love is non-existent. To follow through with the prearranged marriage is the most practical action (for her, her mother, and her fiancee) and therefore most logical. Perhaps she will realize that for Trip, it is impractical and unfair; and, therefore illogical.

    3. Malcom returned to his usual needy self by trying to pick up chicks at bars. :frusty: This isn't really a character issue, but it was an issue when he DIDN'T have the chance to do this - cause it's just what he does.

    4. Archer getting a girlfriend. He seems like the type of Captain that should have a strong woman at his side. Let's not go stag like Picard... please.

     

    As for the episode on a whole, I think it was great! It seemed very fresh, very original, and very BELIEVABLE. I believed every single character interaction except for the trouble maker at the bar. But, that brings to mind another point: This episode had a MESSAGE! After 9/11, prejudice towards people of middle-eastern descent skyrocketed. What happened in the bar, although an exaggeration to get the point across, was the SAME THING, but seen from a different perspective: the VICTIMS. Any viewer that may have been a part of this kind of racism in the past might have seen how it this was unfair to Phlox, and thus, to people in the real world. TV with a message: an unusual thing today!

     

    MY RATING:

    9.5/10 (almost worth a 10, but it didn't move me deeply enough to earn a perfect score.)


  18. I always thought they were interesting for their physical characteristics. It was their CHARACTER that didn't appeal to anyone. We still don't really know anything about them, their character, their culture or anything. All we really had was some mysterious guy running around Enterprise named Silik. The problem was too many questions, not enough answers. Think about it... after 3 seasons we know NOTHING ABOUT THEM!

  19. In Star Trek a timeline is not just the linear path, but also the paths of ALL timelines and how they change and alter one another and create the CURRENT timeline. A representation of the timeline in Star Trek therefore could not even be linear, but 3 dimensional. This would also just be a REPRESENTATION of the timeline, as TIMELINES are not a physical entity, but rather, an idea.

  20. 3 things I wanna say:

     

    1. For those that are bringing Entropy into the discussion. Entropy has to do with the TENDENCY of the UNIVERSE to get more chaotic. Note that it is a TENDENCY and no always ABSOLUTE. There are EXCEPTIONS. These exceptions do not prevent the universe from becoming more chaotic on A WHOLE!

     

    2. As for creationism and evolution. Both are possible. And guess what! You can COMBINE them! For example, god could have created the universe to HAVE EVOLUTION so that we would be CREATED! For all we know, we were CREATED just seconds ago with fake memories of lives we didn't really live and fake fossils of animals that were never alive to give us the impression that there is a thing called evolution. Because of this, our debate of creationism and evolution, while interesting, can NEVER be answered. And I for one thing that is a good thing. Knowing all the answers to life wouldn't be much fun.

     

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    3. These (1 and 2 above) are a little off topic from the fact that Apes belong in the same genus as humans. The nomenclature by which we name (classify) life on Earth is valid regardless of what belief you hold regarding evolution and creationism. It's just a WAY TO NAME ANIMALS. Furthermore, ENTROPY has ZIP to do with how we name animals! That was an offshot of a topic which was an offshot of the original topic. WAY TO GO! LOL!


  21. I'm sure if there is a Utopia Planitia on Mars in 2151, but I doubt there is. Starfleet simply does not produce enough ships for such a need. Perhaps, we will see it's creation soon.

     

    P.S. With all the ENT topics, I assume that you, cougar, are an Enterprise fan! Welcome to the club!


  22. Okay, I never noticed that before! Strange isn't it! Perhaps ENT only has one Doctor because the ship has a very small crew. It is %10 less crew than the Enterprise D and I don't think the Enterprise D had more than 10 doctors on call at ANY time in the series, so I guess ENT has as many doctors as it needs: ONE. And besides, Voyager made it by with 1 doctor and a pilot for a nurse.