Dictum Factum Part 1 (episode)

Dictum Factum Part 1 is the 19th episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds TOS Season 1.
==Plot==
While on a diplomatic mission that went down the drain the Enterprise has been ordered to Altair III to pick up Lieutenant Commander Kyle Clarkson former Starfleet Officer who was dishonorably discharged for something he didn't do, while on route to Earth the Enterprise encounters a Andorian cruiser after a battle with it the Enterprise approaches Earth but comes face to face with a Andorian blockade can they get by them and restore Kyle's career or will they be forced to surrender Kyle in order to keep the Andorians as a founding member of the Federation.
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
Enterprise comes into view in front of a sun that shines brightly off the Enterprise's hull as we see the planet that she's in orbit of.
INT-TEENAXI REPUBLIC COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CAPT. BRANSON: My name is Captain John Branson representing the United Federation of Planets, I've come before you as a neutral representive of the Fibonan Republic. I bring you a message of goodwill and present to you esteemed members of the Teenaxi Delegation, a gift from the Fibonan High Council with the highest regard. 
(He opens the small box. Nothing happens.) 
TEENAXI AMBASSADOR: What's wrong with it?
CAPT. BRANSON [confused]: Excuse me?
TEENAXI AMBASSADOR: Why don't they want it any more? 
CAPT BRANSON: Well, this was once a piece of an ancient weapon, and now they offer it as a symbol of...of peace. In the Fibonan culture, to surrender a weapon is an offer of truce. 
TEENAXI AMBASSADOR: How did they come across it?
CAPT. BRANSON: They told me they acquired it from a trader a few days ago.
TEENAXI AMBASSADOR: You mean they stole it?
CAPT. BRANSON: No, they... Well, I don't know. 
TEENAXI AMBASSADOR: You don't know the Fibonans like we do! 
CAPT. BRANSON: Yeah, that's very true. Your Excellency, this gift... 
TEENAXI AMBASSADOR: They're a crowd of untrustworthy thieves who want to see us murdered in our own beds! 
CAPT. BRANSON: This beloved artefact is a symbol of trust and peace. 
TEENAXI AMBASSADOR: They want to chop us into pieces and roast us over a fire! 
CAPT. BRANSON: No, non I don't think that's true. 
TEENAXI AMBASSADOR: And eat us! 
CAPT. BRANSON: What? 
The Ambassador and his delegation rush after Captain Branson who runs for it as he gets out his communicator.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Steph, get me out of here!
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS [com voice]: That was quick. There's quite a bit of surface interference, sir
He gets away from the Teenaxi delegation as he picks up his communicator.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: STEPH!
Captain Branson and two Teenaxi delegates dematerialized.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM
[Two Teenaxi have beamed up with Branson. Security deal with them as Branson walks away.]
SECURITY: Get it off of me! 
CAPT. BRANSON [groans]: I ripped my shirt again.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: So how did it go?
CHIEF MACKENZIE: I am going to guess it didn't go well.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK SIX CORRIDOR
Captain Branson walks through the corridor as Commander Ivanova and Doctor Carlson show up. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Captain did you manage to broker a treaty with the Teenaxi? 
CAPT. BRANSON: Er... let's just say I came up short. Will you log that and put it in the vault, Z? Thank you. 
(He throws Z the artefact.) 
DR. CARLSON: John you look like crap.
CAPT. BRANSON: Thank you Steven.
DR. CARLSON: You've got that little vein sticking out your neck are you alright?
CAPT. BRANSON: Never better just another day in the fleet.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
Enterprise at impulse as a nebula is behind her as we hear Captain Branson's log entry.
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over]: Captain's Log Stardate 5486.9, Today is our 966th day in deep space, a little under three years into our five year mission. The more time we spend out here, the harder it is to tell where one day ends and the next one begins
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
John is getting a new uniform shirt after his last one was ripped but realizes he has the green wrapped around uniform only and he puts it on. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK FIVE CORRIDOR
John walks to the turbo-lift.
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over continuing]: It can be a challenge to feel grounded when even gravity is artificial. But, well, we do what we can to make it feel like home 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
The turbo-lift doors open and Captain Branson walks onto the bridge as the crew are at their stations working. 
CAPT. BRANSON (voice over, continues): The crew, as always, continues to act admirably despite the rigors of our extended stay here in outer space. And the personal sacrifices they have made. We continue to search for new life forms in order to establish firm diplomatic ties 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING
Commander Williams and her staff are working hard. 
CAPT. BRANSON'S (voice over continues): Our extended time in uncharted territory has stretched the ship's mechanical capacities but fortunately our engineering department, led by Lieutenant Williams, is more than up to the job 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE DECK SEVEN CORRIDOR
Crewmen are walking and talking as two of them caught each other's eyes. 
CAPT. BRANSON'S (voice over continuing): The ship aside, prolonged cohabitation has definitely had effects on interpersonal dynamics. Some experiences for the better, and some for the worse. As for me, things have started to feel a little episodic. The farther out we go, the more I find myself wondering what it is we're trying to accomplish. If the universe is truly endless, then are we not striving for something forever out of reach? The Enterprise is scheduled for a reprovisioning stop at Starbase Six, the Federation's newest and most advanced starbase. Perhaps a break from routine will offer up some respite from the mysteries of the unknown
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise is at warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
John is sitting at his desk drink some brandy while reviewing crew status reports and ship status reports when the com does its boatswain whistle.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): Captain, you have an alpha priority communication from Starfleet Command
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Acknowledged Z. 
He puts the PADD down and activates his desktop monitor and the office of Fleet Captain Kirk appears on it. 
CAPT. BRANSON (Smiles): Jim so good to hear from you. 
FLT CAPT. KIRK (Monitor): Captain Branson I'm ordering the Enterprise to rendezvous with me at these coordinates
CAPT. BRANSON: Is there a reason? 
FLT CAPT. KIRK (Monitor): Kyle's case is being looked at for a possible retrial 
Captain Branson is surprised. 
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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Theme Song:
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CAPTAIN'S OATH:
CAPT. JOHN BRANSON'S (voice over): Space the Final Frontier, These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise, its Five-Year mission: To explore Strange New Worlds, to Seek Out New Life and New Civilizations to Boldly Go Where No One has Gone Before....
The Enterprise leaps into warp.
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STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS
A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION
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Enterprise flies through a nebula
JARVIS DAVIDSON 
 AS
CAPT. JOHN BRANSON
Enterprise flies through a dust cloud
FELECIA LINKOUS
 AS
LTCMDR. ZHASA IVANOVA
Enterprise flies by Starbase 22 as ships are coming and going
KEVIN REGAN
 AS
LT. JACK MASON
Enterprise facing two Romulan warbirds
FERNE MYERS
 AS
LTCMDR. STEPHANIE WILLIAMS
Enterprise flies over a planet
BLAKE WAYMIRE 
 AS
LTJG. TYSON MITCHELL
Enterprise next to a Pioneer-class vessel
DELENA "DEE" LUSK
 AS
LT. KARA CARLSON
Enterprise flying through a nebula cloud
JACOB ELLIOT 
 AS
DR. STEVEN CARLSON
Enterprise facing an Asteroid field
SADIE BRICKHOUSE
 AS
LTJG. JULIA SMITH
Enterprise flying from a planet
BECKY ELLIOT
 AS
LTJG. T'LAR
Enterprise flies by Starbase 1 and Jupiter as her warp engines power up and she leaps into warp.
CREATED BY:
JARVIS DAVIDSON & JEREMY REGAN
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
Enterprise is next to U.S.S Farragut.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM
Newly promoted Commodore James T. Kirk materialized on the transporter pad.
CAPT. BRANSON: Commodore Kirk welcome aboard.
COMM. KIRK [smiles]: It's always good to be back aboard the old girl and I see you've taken great care of her in my absence.
He steps off the pad.
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm sure you remember my XO Commander Zhasa Ivanova.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Commodore it's good to see you again.
They leave the transporter room.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK 6 CORRIDOR
Captain Branson and Commander Ivanova are walking with Commodore Kirk.
CAPT. BRANSON: So you were able to convince Starfleet Command to review Kyle's trial?
COMM. KIRK: Yes it wasn't easy.
CAPT. BRANSON: How we were told that it wouldn't get a look at anymore after he was convicted of the destruction of Wey'tahn.
The turbo-lift doors opened and they enter.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TURBO-LIFT CART
Captain Branson turns the lever.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Deck 1, Main Bridge.
Lift starts moving to the bridge.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: So, Commodore how were you able to convince them?
COMM. KIRK: Like I said it wasn't easy but I spent days trying to convince them to give his trial another look.
The lift stops.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Turbo-lift doors opened and Commander Ivanova walks onto the bridge.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Commodore on the bridge.
Commodore Kirk walks onto the bridge looking around surprised to see his former command,
COMM. KIRK: Well, Captain, I want to thank you for this opportunity. For five hundred years every ship that has borne the name of the Enterprise has been a legend. This one is no different. 
CAPT. BRANSON [smiles]: I've taken good care of her since your promotion.
They head to the ready room.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
They enter the ready room and Captain Branson sits behind the desk as Commodore Kirk sits in front of the desk.
CAPT. BRANSON: So what will this entail?
COMM. KIRK: Well for starters find Mister Clarkson and bring him here I understand that you had to fake his death, but we need him here if we have any hope of restoring his career. 
John adjusts a bit in the seat. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Jim, are you sure that's wise what if Section 31 finds out that he's alive we could be right back where we started.
COMM. KIRK: I understand that John but we have a way to get Kyle his career back.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: There's one problem.
COMM. KIRK: What is it?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: The Andorians how are they going to react to this news?
COMM. KIRK: We can worry about that later.
John is a bit worried.
[END OF ACT 1, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-VULCANIS SYSTEM, VULCAN ORBIT
Enterprise enters orbit of Vulcan as it's buzzing with life.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM
Kyle materialized on the pad wearing a Vulcan robe.
JOHN (smiles): Kyle welcome back aboard the Enterprise.
KYLE (nods): John it is very good to see you again my old friend.
They shake hands.
JOHN: I'm sure you remember my officers Commander Ivanova and Lieutenant T'Lar.
KYLE: Yes.
JOHN: I'll have Ivanova here escort you to sickbay for a full examination.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: If you'll follow me Kyle.
Ivanova leads him out of the shuttle bay as Branson turns towards T'Lar a bit unsettled by his friends lack of emotions.
CAPT. BRANSON: T'Lar he seems calm?
LTJG. T'LAR: Yes he does the monks were able to help him.
CAPT. BRANSON: But he's not the Kyle that I know he was more of hot headed engineer that cares about his work, but this is weird.
LTJG. T'LAR: He will return to the state he was in before the enzymes caused him to go on the rampage.
T'Lar leaves the shuttle bay as John stands there then follows far behind her.
EXT-VULCANIS SYSTEM, VULCAN ORBIT
Enterprise departs from the planet and her warp engines power up and she leaps into warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
Kyle is sitting on the bio-bed as Doctor Carlson is scanning him.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
Doctor Carlson puts the tricorder down.
DR. CARLSON: It's incredible he's fully recovered my surgery and the Vulcan treatment has totally restored his mind.
CAPT. BRANSON: How much do you remember Kyle?
KYLE: Just up to my discharge and that's it the rest is a blur I'm just glad that you were able to use the data that I sent to convince Starfleet Command to give my trial a second look over.
CAPT. BRANSON: Don't thank me it was Jim that did most of the work he was able to convince command to give your trial another look over.
Then the ship jolts.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: Captain Branson report to the bridge
John leaves sickbay.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
An Andorian Kumari-class warship fires at Enterprise hitting her aft deflectors making them flicker.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Turbo-lift doors opened as the ship jolts from the weapon fire as John hangs onto the door frame before walking onto the bridge.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
LTJG. T'LAR: One Andorian warship off the port bow she is targeting our warp engines.
CAPT. BRANSON: Julia open a channel.
LTJG. SMITH: I've tried no response.
WHUMPH!
LTJG. MITCHELL: Aft deflectors are down to 87%!
CAPT. BRANSON: Increase speed to warp 7.8 Lieutenant.
LT. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
Lieutenant Carlson inputs commands into the helm station.
LTJG. T'LAR: They are matching our speed.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Andorian vessel fires at the port nacelle breaking the port deflectors causing the nacelle to vent drive plasma.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH! Sparks erupt from the ceiling as power hums down.
LT. CARLSON: We're dropping to impulse!
EXT-SPACE
Enterprise emerges from warp with the Andorian warship hot on her heels still firing hitting her port and starboard deflectors.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH!
CAPT. BRANSON: Evasive pattern Kirk Omega-3 Mister Mitchell return fire.
Both officers comply.
EXT-SPACE
Enterprise moves to port as she fires her starboard phasers as they struck the port side of the Andorian warship hitting her port deflectors.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LTJG. MITCHELL: Minimal damage to their port deflectors.
WHUMPH!
WHUMPH!
LT. CARLSON: I'm losing power to lateral thrusters!
CAPT. BRANSON: Arm aft torpedo launchers.
LTJG. MITCHELL: Ready.
CAPT. BRANSON: Fire!
EXT-SPACE
A close up of the aft launcher as three blue energy blots lance out and score several direct hits punching through the deflectors causing explosions to erupt disabling the Andorian vessels weapon systems forcing the vessel to retreat.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LTJG. T'LAR: The Andorian vessel is retreating sir.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: What the hell was that all about?
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm not sure Z but I am going to find out.
EXT-SPACE
Enterprise is at station keeping as both her warp engines are powered down.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING
Commander Williams and her engineering team are working on restoring warp drive after the encounter with the Andorian warship, as the com does its boatswain whistles as she toggles the com panel on her station.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS [to com]: Williams here.
CAPT. BRANSON [com voice]: Status on warp drive
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS [to com]: We're still repairing the damage to the warp plasma regulators it will be a few hours before we're able to go to warp.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Keep me posted Branson out.
He ends the com call as John has his hands on his head.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We're unable to make it to Earth?
CAPT. BRANSON: Yeah this isn't good.
Captain Branson gets up from his chair and walks around the desk and then around the table as he's thinking.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Someone must of informed the Andorians.
John thinks.
CAPT. BRANSON: Go to the bridge and see if the Yorktown or Farragut is in range.
Commander Ivanova leaves the ready room.
CUT TO:
EXT-SPACE
The U.S.S. Yorktown emerges from warp and parks next to the Enterprise.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM
Captain Smith materialized on the transporter pad.
JOHN [smiles]: Jess welcome back aboard the Enterprise.
JESSICA: Thanks for having me aboard John it's always good to be back aboard the old girl.
She steps off the pad and they hug each other.
JESSICA: Your transmission sounded urgent.
They leave the transporter room.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK SIX CORRIDOR
The two are walking through the corridor.
JOHN: The Andorians got a few lucky shots in and disabled our warp drive we're effecting repairs but it will take a few hours till we're up and running again.
JESSICA: Why don't you use a shuttle?
JOHN: He'd be a target for the Andorians.
She looks at him.
JESSICA: So, you want to use my ship and crew to ferry him to Earth?
JOHN: Jess come on if I put him on a shuttle the Andorians are sure to catch him.
JESSICA [sighs]: Alright, have him beam aboard when he's ready.
John holds her hand.
JOHN: Thanks Jess I owe you big time.
JESSICA [smiles]: You damn right you do.
She heads back to the transporter room.
EXT-SPACE
Enterprise and Yorktown are next to each other.
INT-U.S.S. YORKTOWN TRANSPORTER ROOM
Kyle materialized on the pad.
CAPT. SMITH: Kyle, welcome aboard the Yorktown.
KYLE: Thanks for the lift Jessica.
CAPT. SMITH: This is my first officer Commander T'Var he'll escort you to guest quarters.
CMDR. T'VAR: If you'll follow me Mister Clarkson.
Kyle follows Commander T'Var.
CAPT. SMITH [to com]: Smith to bridge inform Captain Branson our guest has beamed aboard and set course for Earth warp 6.
LT. JONES [com voice]: Aye, Captain
EXT-SPACE
Yorktown jumps to warp.
INT-U.S.S. YORKTOWN GUEST QUARTERS
Kyle is sleeping but he is tossing and turning as he's hearing the screams of the people on the Jamestown as he went into a rampage and he jolts up breathing heavily and sweaty from the nightmare.
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
Yorktown approaches Earth.
INT-STARFLEET COMMAND LOBBY AREA
Kyle materialized in Command as he looks around the place as he sees Vice Admiral Nogura walking over to him.
REAR ADM. NOGURA: Commander Clarkson welcome back to Starfleet Command I am Vice Admiral Heihachiro Nogura.
They shook hands.
KYLE: It's nice to meet you as well sir.
VICE ADM. NOGURA: If you'll follow me we'll head to Admiral Van Borne's office.
Kyle follows Nogura.
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INT-ADMIRAL BORNE'S OFFICE
Admiral Von Borne is reviewing reports from several Starships along the Klingon border, about the increased Klingon aggression along the border when the door bell chimes. 
ADM. VAN BORNE: Come. 
Kyle walks into the office. 
ADM. BORNE: Mister Clarkson is great to finally meet you in person. 
They shook hands. 
KYLE: Same here sir. 
ADM. BORNE: Please have a seat. 
They sit down. 
KYLE: Thank you for seeing me sir. 
Borne looks at the desktop monitor at Kyle's service record prior to the dishonorable discharge trial. 
ADM. BORNE: You've got an impressive record mister Clarkson served onboard the USS Yorktown and then served as Chief Engineer of the Starfleet Corp of Engineers. 
Kyle sits there. 
KYLE: Thank you sir and that sounds about right sir. 
Admiral Von Borne interlaces his fingers and leans forward. 
ADM. VON BORNE (Sighs): I'm not gonna lie to you Mister Clarkson but this will be a tough task to do, but with any luck you will have your Starfleet Career back. 
KYLE (Smiles): All I ever wanted was to serve Starfleet as Chief Engineer, cause my family lost the farm on Archanis before the Klingons attacked it so what about the geothermal core? 
ADM. VON BORNE: The geothermal core that destroyed the Andorian Colony Wey'tahn near the Andorian border we're still going over the data. 
KYLE: I tried my best to stop it sir but it wasn't good enough. 
He puts his hand on Kyle's shoulder. 
ADM. VON BORNE: I know you did but we'll continue this another time you will go to the hearing room at 0800 hours tomorrow morning. 
KYLE (nods): Yes, sir. 
They both stood up and shook each others hands. 
ADM. VON BORNE: See you then. 
Clarkson leaves his office unknown to Kyle and the Admiral someone was watching their meeting the entire time. 
INT-ADMIRAL VON BORNE'S OFFICE
Von Borne goes back to work on reports and giving Captains of different Starships orders to head to the Federation-Romulan Neutral Zone border to make sure the Romulans aren't going to cross the border, when the door bell chimes. 
ADM. VON BORNE: Enter. 
The doors opened and Kyle enters. 
ADM. VON BORNE (Surprised): Mister Clarkson what can I do for you now. 
A phaser is pointing at him. 
ADM. VON BORNE (Shocked): What are you doing? (to com) Von Borne to security I need a team to my office now there's. 
The phaser fires a blot and kills the Admiral and the attacker puts the weapon on the table and beams out, as Admiral Von Borne dead with a burnt hole in his chest and his eyes opened and lifeless on the carpet. 
[END OF ACT 2, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
Enterprise flies towards Earth.
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over]: Captain's Log Stardate 5478.5, After repairing our warp drive and avoiding numerous Andorian vessels the Enterprise has returned to Earth for Kyle's retrialing and hopefully this will go over better then last time
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Transparent viewer shows Earth as Lieutenant Carlson turns from the helm to report.
LT. CARLSON: Standard orbit achieved sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Good now Julia hail Starfleet Command.
LTJG. SMITH: Uh, sir they're hailing us its Commodore Kirk he's requesting that you and Doctor Carlson beam down there's been an incident in Admiral Von Borne's office.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: I wonder what's up?
CAPT. BRANSON: Don't know but let's find out T'Lar you've got the bridge Z you're with me have Doctor Carlson meet us in the transporter room.
LTJG. T'LAR: Aye, sir.
Both Captain Branson and Commander Ivanova enter the turbo-lift as Lieutenant T'Lar sits in the Captain's chair.
CUT TO:
EXT-EARTH SURFACE, SAN FRANSICO, CALIFORNIA, DAY
An established shot of Starfleet Medical.
INT-STARFLEET MEDCIAL MORGUE AREA
Branson, Ivanova, Doctor Carlson, and Clarkson are around the dead body of Admiral Von Borne.
KYLE: When he didn't show up I went to his office and found him dead.
Doctor Carlson looks at his tricorder.
CAPT. BRANSON: What was the cause of death?
DR. CARLSON: My guess would be a phaser set on level 13.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Has his next of kin been informed?
COMM. KIRK: I was just about to make the call.
Then two security officers wearing tactical vests and armed with the type-III Phaser rifle enter.
COMM. KIRK: Can I help you Lieutenant?
SECURITY OFFICER: I'm sorry Commodore Kirk but I am under orders by Admiral Petar to do this.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: To do what?
SECURITY OFFICER: Kyle Clarkson you're under arrest.
CAPT. BRANSON: On what charge?
SECURITY OFFICER: The murder of Admiral Borne.
They cuff Kyle and take him away as Commodore Kirk, Commander Ivanova, Doctor Carlson, and Branson are surprised by this.
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
Enterprise is in orbit next to the Yorktown.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Wall monitor shows what happened in the Admiral's office.
ADM. VON BORNE (Surprised): Mister Clarkson what can I do for you now. 
A phaser is pointing at him. 
ADM. VON BORNE (Shocked): What are you doing? (to com) Von Borne to security I need a team to my office now there's. 
The phaser fires a blot and kills the Fleet Captain and the attacker puts the weapon on the table and beams out, as Admiral Von Borne is dead with a burnt hole in his chest and his eyes opened and lifeless on the carpet and the screen freezes. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I don't believe it. 
ADM. TUCKER: He killed a high ranking officer Captain.
CAPT. BRANSON: According to Captain Smith he was in his quarters on the Yorktown the entire time there's no transporter signature from the Yorktown to the Admiral's office there's no way he could of done this.
John pacing about. 
CAPT. BRANSON: So what's going to happen now? 
FLEET CAPT. GARTH: He'll be tried and sentenced to the New Zealand Penal Colony for life. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I want him to get his career back not be tried for a murder he didn't commit. 
REAR ADM. TUCKER: His murder trial will begin at 1700 hours tomorrow. 
The Admiralty leaves as Captain Branson stands there as his father walk up to him. 
COMM. BRANSON: Look son I know you are trying help him but I recommend that you stay out this situation or it could be the end of your command. 
Captain Branson turns to his father. 
CAPT. BRANSON: But Kyle didn't commit the murder. 
COMM. BRANSON: Footage doesn't lie son. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I want to see him. 
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INT-STARFLEET SECURITY/BRIG AREA
In his cell Kyle is laying on the cot thinking. 
JOHN: Kyle? 
He sits up and sees John. 
KYLE: John thank god you're here they think I killed Admiral Von Borne. 
JOHN: I saw the footage but I don't believe that you would shoot the Admiral. 
Kyle walks up to the force field. 
KYLE: John I didn't do it I was in my quarters asleep the whole time. 
JOHN (Smiles): Kyle I believe you buddy, and we'll fix this. 
He leaves the security area. 
EXT-OUTSIDE OF STARFLEET SECURITY 
John is pacing about thinking. 
JOHN (Sighs, to himself): What am I gonna do about this?? 
Then he gets an idea. 
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INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: You want me and T'Lar to do what?
CAPT. BRANSON: I want you two to beam to Admiral Von Borne's office and scan it for clues.
LTJG. T'LAR (raises an eyebrow): Logic dictates that if we move with haste we should be able to get to the Admiral's office before they clean it up of evidence.
CAPT. BRANSON: Then you better get started then.
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'INT-STARFLEET COMMAND/ADMIRAL VON BORNE'S OFFICE
Commander Williams and Lieutenant T'Lar materializes in the office and they get out their tricorders and start scanning the area.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS [re: Tricorder]: Anything T'Lar?
LTJG. T'LAR: Nothing yet Commander.
They keep scanning when Williams tricorder picks up something.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS [re: Tricorder]: I've got something it appears to be a weapons signature that matches Starfleet phasers, but its off by 2.3 microns and I can't make heads or tails of it at all we'll have to take the scan back to the Enterprise for further examination.
LTJG. T'LAR [re: tricorder]: Curious my scans are picking up Klingon weapon signatures over here.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS [re: Tricorder]: Klingon that's strange but we better get out of here before Starfleet Security sees us, Williams to Enterprise two to beam up.
They dematerialize.
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
Enterprise is in orbit of Earth.
CAPT. BRANSON'S (voice over): Captain's Personal Log Stardate 6978.1, The officers who will comprise Kyle's court-martial board are proceeding to Starfleet Command. Meanwhile, repairs on the Enterprise are almost complete
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS, BEDROOM AREA
Jessica turns over and see that John is looking out the window at Earth, she gets out of the bed and walks over to him. 
JESSICA: Can't sleep? 
John turns to her. 
JOHN (smiles): Not really, I'm worried about Kyle he would have no reason to kill Admiral Von Borne if he was going to help him to get his career back on track. 
Jessica puts her head on his shoulder. 
JESSICA: I am proud of you for not giving up on Kyle. 
JOHN (smiles): Thanks. 
They just sit together looking out at Earth. 
CUT TO:
EXT-EARTH SURFACE, SAN FRANSICO, DAY
An establishing shot of Starfleet Command. 
INT-STARFLEET COMMAND, HEARING ROOM
 
(There are four officers in dress uniform on the bench, including Admiral Herbert.) 
VICE ADM. HERBERT: This court is now in session. I have appointed as members of this court Space Command Representative Lindstrom, Starship Captains Fleet Admiral Alice Ozawa, Vice Admiral Thomas Halsey and the head of the Starfleet Corps of Engineers Commodore Bradley Johnson. Commander Clarkson, I direct your attention to the fact that you have a right to ask for substitute officers if you feel that any of these named harbor any prejudiced attitudes to your case. 
KYLE: I have no objections ma'am. 
VICE ADM. HERBERT: Do you consent to the service Lieutenant Shaw as prosecuting officer and to myself as president of the court? 
KYLE: Yes, ma'am. 
VICE ADM. HERBERT: Let's begin then. 
LT. SHAW: (Re: PADD): I've been reviewing the reports of Doctor Carlson, (beat) as well as the reports from the security guards that found the Admiral's remains. And I don't believe any of the reports from them I am here to prove that this man who dishonorably discharged from Starfleet for the death of one thousand two hundred fifty-four Andorian colonists and is now responsible for the death of Vice Admiral Von Borne did he want revenge for being discharged or was he just frustrated with Starfleet that's what I'm here to determine. 
She sits down as Commander Anne Clarkson gets up. 
LTCMDR. A CLARKSON: (To Admiral Herbert): Admiral what miss Shaw failed to mention is that mister Clarkson was requested by Vice Admiral Nogura to meet with Admiral Von Borne to appeal the charges that he had on him in his young Starfleet career when he was working with Starfleet Corp of Engineers, (beat) that's why he was requested here to Earth to hear about the appeal of the charges and hopefully regain his Starfleet career at the rank he held when he was dishonorably discharged and I am here to prove that he is innocent for the death of Admiral Von Borne. 
LTCMDR. A CLARKSON: I call Lieutenant Commander Zhasa Ivanova to the stand. 
(Zhasa hands over her data chip, sits down and puts her hand on the lie detector.) 
COMPUTER VOICE: Ivanova H. Zhasa, serial number S179-276SP. Service rank, Lieutenant Commander. Position, First officer. Current assignment, USS Enterprise. Commendations, Awards of valor. Twice decorated by Starfleet command 
LTCMDR. A CLARKSON: Commander you know my client how? 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We met during the rescue of the Harrison and her crew in the Cantauris system. 
Screen shows the Cantaruis System on the star charts. 
LTCMDR. A CLARKSON: So, the Cantauris system had four planets and a star that was on the verge of collapse. Starfleet dispatched the USS Harrison during the mission the Harrison was crippled and badly damaged many injured or killed my brother my client was on the subspace relay with his team repairing it. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: That's correct ma'am. 
She sits back down as Lieutenant Shaw gets up from her chair and walks over to Commander Ivanova.
LT. SHAW [re: PADD]: Can you tell me what happened during Stardate 6954.1 if you'd please. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: It was when we discovered that Commander Clarkson took out the ECS Jamestown and her crew, but it was due to the infection of the neural parasites that he was infected with. 
She reviews the PADD.
LT. SHAW: Parasites that were disrupting Mister Clarkson's prefrontal lobe.
DR. CARLSON: That's correct he was very violent when he was brought aboard the Captain had to subdue him.
LT. SHAW: You suggested surgery.
DR. CARLSON: Yes I did.
LT. SHAW: Captain Branson was ordered to deliver Kyle to you wasn't he?
CAPT. SMITH: Yes he was by Commodore Grissom of the U.S.S. Harrison.
Lieutenant Shaw studies the PADD.
LT. SHAW [re: PADD]: Has the Captain ever been known to disobey a direct order?
COMM. KIRK: No but he was doing it for a friend.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Captain Branson and the rest of the senior staff are watching the trial when Jamie enters and sees Kyle on the monitor.
JAMIE: HE'S ALIVE!
They turn to see Jamie.
JOHN: Jamie calm down.
JAMIE [angry]: DON'T YOU TELL ME TO CALM DOWN YOU KEPT THIS FROM ME MADE ME THINK THAT HE WAS DEAD!
LT. CARLSON: Uh, Captain?
They turn to see Kyle beamed out of Starfleet Command.
CAPT. BRANSON: What the?
They leave the ready room.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. BRANSON: Track that transporter signal.
Lieutenant T'Lar sits at her station and reports.
LTJG. T'LAR: There is a vessel bearing 2-3-2 mark 10.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows a Romulan warbird.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Romulans.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara set a pursuit course have the Yorktown and Farragut follow us.
LTJG. SMITH: Both Captain Smith and Commodore Kirk have acknowledged.
EXT-SOL SYSTEM
Enterprise, Yorktown, and Farragut are in pursuit of the "Romulan" vessel.
INT-U.S.S. FARRAGUT MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Commodore Kirk sits in the command chair.
COMM. KIRK: Mister Sulu ready tractor beam.
LTCMDR. XON: Sensors cannot penetrate the vessel's hull I am unable to detect Commander Clarkson's bio-signs.
Uhura turns to report.
LT. UHURA: Enterprise has reported 0 contact with fleeing vessel Commodore.
LTCMDR. SULU: Tractor beam ready sir.
EXT-SOL SYSTEM
But before the Farragut could lock its tractor beam onto the vessel it enters warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. BRANSON: Track them.
Lieutenant TLar checks her sensor scans.
LTJG. T'LAR: They masked their warp trail we have lost them.
John leans back in the chair.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Section 31 vessel removes its camouflage field.
INT-SECTOR 31 VESSEL INTERROGATION ROOM
Kyle is strapped down to a table as the doors opened and Agent Sulu and a doctor shows up.
AGENT SULU: It is very nice to meet you Commander Clarkson I am Yuki Sulu.
KYLE: I'd shake your hand but I seem to be a bit tied up.
The medical officer shows up with a device.
KYLE: What is that?
AGENT SULU: It will extract the information we need on a bio-weapon but it'll destroy your mind.
Kyle is shocked by this.
TO BE CONTINUED.....
[END OF ACT 4, FADE OUT, ENDING CREDITS] 
==Cast==
===Starring===
*Jarvis Davidson as Captain John Branson
*Felecia Linkous as Lieutenant Commander Zhasa Ivanova
===Also Starring===
*Kevin Regan as Lieutenant Jack Mason
*Ferne Myers as Lieutenant Commander Stephanie Williams
*Blake Waymire as Lieutenant Junior Grade Tyson Mitchell
*Delena "Dee" Lusk as Lieutenant Kara Carlson
*Sadie Brickhouse-Waymire as Lieutenant Junior Grade Julia Smith
*Jacob Elliot as Doctor Steven Carlson
*Becky Elliot as Lieutenant Junior Grade T'Lar
===Guest Stars===
*TBA as Nurse Christine Chapel
*TBA as Security Officer Joshua Holiday
*TBA as Transporter Chief Kayla Mackenzie
*TBA as Lieutenant Junior Grade Angela Martine
===Special Guest Stars===
*David Cheng as Vice Admiral Heihachiro Nogura
*Mike Longo as Commodore James T. Kirk
*Ashley M. Kalfas as Captain Jessica Smith
*TBA as Doctor T'Ver
*TBA as Commander Sarah Branson
*Jeremy Regan as Kyle Clarkson
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===