Editing T'Pol (section)

==Overview==
T'Pol is the first Vulcan officer to serve a prolonged term on a human vessel. T'Pol served aboard the ''[[Enterprise (NX-01)|Enterprise]]'' for 10 years (2151–2161). To compare, the previous record was just 10 days. As a sub-commander serving the [[Vulcan High Command]], she was stationed aboard the ''Enterprise'' in April&nbsp;2151, as an observer to [[Jonathan Archer|Captain Jonathan Archer]] and his crew, who the High Command insisted, were not ready for interstellar space exploration. After the success of the ''Enterprise''{{'}}s initial mission led to the vessel being given an extended exploration mandate, T'Pol requested to stay aboard.

T'Pol remained aboard the ''Enterprise'' despite several attempts by her superiors to recall her to Vulcan. T'Pol's decision brought considerable scrutiny upon her from her superiors, and increasing support for her from her captain; she ultimately resigned from the High Command and accepted a field commission from [[Starfleet]] in 2154, resulting in her being granted the Starfleet rank of Commander.

Originally viewed by her crew mates with resentment and suspicion, T'Pol was forced to earn the trust of fellow officers, with Commander [[Trip Tucker|Charles "Trip" Tucker III]] being a particular focus of friction with her, due to his perception of her being a spy for the Vulcans and their very different personalities.

T'Pol is more emotional than many other Vulcans and has always struggled to control her emotions, something that greatly concerned her mother. Her emotions became even more difficult to control following an exposure to trellium ore, a toxic substance which damaged the part of her brain responsible for emotional control. Nonetheless, T'Pol serves as an icon of Vulcan integrity. Her willingness to question the decisions of her superiors, and her respect for Captain Archer position her at the fulcrum of human/Vulcan relations.