T'POL: It appears to be an aggregate structure comprised of hundreds of vessels. They're held in place by an interlocking system of magnetic seals.
Archer: We’ve risked too much to bring him back inside out. Would the grappler work in a liquid atmosphere?
Enterprise descends to the clear layer, firing a blast weapon that will definitely be seen again in subsequent episodes. Right? The Sulilban fire on Enterprise. Reed: The ventral platings down!
(a turret comes out from Enterprise's underside and fires two grappling hooks at the pod then quickly reels it in. The pilot ejects with just a parachute) REED: The ship's in the launch bay.