Archer, T'Pol and rebel leader T'Pau struggle to reach the Vulcan capital to publicly unveil their discovery of a revered ancient artifact that could revolutionize Vulcan society and topple the corrupt government.
Meanwhile, with help from allies among the Vulcans and Andorians, the Enterprise crew attempts to stop V'Las and the Vulcan High Command from launching a sneak attack upon rival planet Andoria.
