It is time for Humans to break away from the clutches of the Vulcans, who for a hundred years after inventing the warp drive and making first contact with them ( the Vulcans) still aren't able to warp into space to explore. Luckily, an uncanny incident with the Tsuliban (in the first episode of the series) gets the Enterprise - commanded by Captain Jonathan Archer - it's first voyage at warp speed. Captain Archer is then put through a series of challenges as he quests for greater exploration after this initial voyage. His battles with alien warships, beings superior to humans, alternate universes, and time travel (without the luxury of a transporter) makes him display exemplary leadership and gain the loyalty of communications officer Hoshi, chief engineer Trip, armory officer Malcolm, ensign Travis, alien doctor Phlox and Vulcan Sub Commander T'Pol, put aboard the Enterprise to keep an eye on the captain.
—Denzil Almeida