Pilot (NV episode)

Pilot is the pilot episode of Starship Enterprise Enterprise Season 1.
==Synopsis==
The crew of the Enterprise tries to recuperate after the tragic loss of one of their own, Lieutenant Mitchell and Lieutenant Mason, are still at odds with each other over Lieutenant Darden's death. But when the U.S.S. Harrison and the lives of her crew are threaten the crew must come together to save their comrades lives.
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
A photon streaks by and struck the port side of a Klingon battle cruiser as the Enterprise comes into view as several green blots struck her aft deflectors.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH!
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS [to com]: Bridge I don't know if I can get warp back on-line under these conditions!
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH! Sparks erupt from ceiling and MSD.
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: With warp back on-line the condition we're in will change Commander!
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
Enterprise fires her phasers and photon torpedoes scoring some deadly blows on the Klingon vessels attacking her.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING JUNCTION ROOM 10 [RED ALERT]
Lieutenant Darden and Commander Williams are working to get the warp drive back on-line.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: Andy, hand me that spanner.
LT. DARDEN: Got it Commander.
He does when he hears a cracking sound turns to see a plasma conduit on the verge of rupturing, he grabs Commander Williams and throws her out of the room Darden perishes, engulfed in flames as Commander Williams watches helplessly. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Lieutenant Kaye looks at the helm station and reports.
LT. KAYE: We've got warp back sir.
CAPT. MARTIN: Hit it!
Lieutenant Kaye activates the warp drive.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
The Enterprise's warp engines power up and she enters warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Sensors show no sign of pursuit.
Captain Martin sits in the Captain's chair and toggles the com panel on the right side of the Captain's chair.
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Martin to Williams, good work Steph.
A few seconds later a distraught Commander Williams comes over the com.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS [com voice]: Captain we lost Lieutenant Darden he was engulfed in a plasma fire
Everyone is shocked except for T'Shara who's a Vulcan.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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STARSHIP ENTERPRISE
A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
STARDATE 5467.4
ONE MONTH LATER 
[EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALL OVER OPENING SCENES]
An establishing shot of the Orbital office complex. 
INT-ORBITAL OFFICE COMPLEX QUARTERS, BEDROOM AREA
Jessica is surprised to wake up and find herself naked and tangled in the sheets, as she looks over and sees that John isn't in the bed.
CUT TO:
INT-ORBITAL COMPLEX GUEST QUARTERS KITCHEN AREA
John is making breakfast as Jessica walks out of the bedroom area wearing her golden Starfleet Uniform shirt and black pants.
JOHN [smiles]: Morning.
JESSICA [smiles]: morning.
The pair are eating breakfast, then it switches over the FNS as reporter Julia Donovan is standing by.
JULIA DONOVAN [monitor]: Hello and welcome to another FNS report I'm your host Julia Donovan, today is the seven year anniversary of the Four Years War of 2240-2245. Where Federation forces faced off with the Klingon Imperial Empire
Screen shows the battles of the war.
JULIA DONOVAN [monitor]: In other news the Enterprise was attacked by four Klingon patrol vessels, current Enterprise commanding officer Captain John Martin has not been heard from nor seen since the attack and after the formal inquiry into what happened and how it could of been prevented many are blaming the young Captain for the death of 25 crewmen on the Enterprise during the survey mission
Jessica shuts the screen off.
JESSICA: Can you believe that woman talking bad about you?
John just sits there and puts his fork down and walks away from the table and looks out the window.
JESSICA: John hey its alright don't believe Mrs. Donovan what happened wasn't your fault.
John turns to her.
JOHN: It was my fault I didn't see the attack coming and I didn't listen to Una then Lieutenant Darden would still be alive.
She caresses his face and puts her forehead on his.
JESSICA: I believe you John.
CUT TO:
'EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
An establishing shot of Earth and the Federation Dockyard as it's buzzing with life docked there is the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 a Constitution-class cruiser.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE LIEUTENANT DARDEN'S QUARTERS
Lieutenant Mason is personally clearing out the quarters of his fallen comrade, when Lieutenant Mitchell enters.
LT. MITCHELL: Jack one of your guys came to the bridge and took one of the coil spanners I was using to repair the navigational systems and I was wondering if I can have it back?
Jack turns to Tyson.
LT. MASON: Is that all?
LT. MITCHELL: Yeah that's all no wait that isn't all your wife should of gotten Andy out as well because if she did he'd still be here!
Jack gets in his face.
LT. MASON: Back off my wife alright she didn't see it coming she was busy recalibrating the warp plasma regulators when the conduit blew.
Commander Chin-Riley sees this.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: HEY! Can it you two.
LT. MITCHELL: Aye, Commander.
LT. MASON: Yes, ma'am.
Una leaves as Tyson leaves as Jack continues to pack up Lieutenant Darden's quarters.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM
Jack enters as he walks over to the transporter officer reports.
LT. MACKENZIE: Mrs. Darden is ready to beam over.
LT. MASON: Energize.
Lieutenant Mackenzie works at the console and activates the transporter pad as Heather Darden materialized on the pad.
JACK: Hey Heather.
She steps down from the pad.
HEATHER: Hey Jack.
He hands her the box.
HEATHER [sighs]: 14 years all collected in a single box. 
JACK: How are you holding up?
HEATHER: I'm doing ok.
JACK: What about the kids?
HEATHER [sighs]: As well as can be expected their with their grandparents on Andy's side of the family.
Jack hugs her.
JACK: Give the kids mine and Steph's love.
Heather walks back onto the pad.
HEATHER: Thanks energize.
Chief Mackenzie activates the transporter.
CUT TO:
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
The U.S.S. Harrison NCC-1941 an Daedalus-class cruiser is at impulse.
CAPT. TOWE [voice over]: The U.S.S. Harrison NCC-1941 a Daedalus-Class vessel is at impulse speed.
CAPT. TOWE [voice over]: Captain's Log Stardate 5368.1, The Harrison is along the Federation-Klingon border on course for Pollux IV, we're currently transporting some much needed medical supplies to the colony as they're suffering from a rare case of Rigellian Fever
INT-U.S.S. HARRISON MAIN BRIDGE
The ready room doors opened and Captain Towe walks onto the bridge.
CAPT. TOWE: Report?
ENS. LUX: We're on course for Pollux IV Captain.
LTJG. TARU: So far no sign of Klingon vessels it seems that they've taken a rest from attacking the Federation border.
Kyle Clarkson a human, Lt Commander; short, dark with a bit white-haired, grizzled, turns from his console.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: I for one could care less if those Klingon bastards aren't patrolling their side of the border, being this close to the border makes me nervous as hell.
LTCMDR. TATE: I for one agree with Commander Clarkson on this one Captain.
Captain Towe turns in her chair.
CAPT. TOWE: Well we're under orders from Starfleet and we'll follow them to the letter.
Then Lieutenant Sinclair looks at the tactical console.
LT. SINCLAIR: Uh ma'am the deflectors just came on for some unknown reason.
CAPT. TOWE: What's the reason?
Then all of the sudden a huge jolt rocks the ship hard, lights dim and red lights bathe the bridge in crimson red as he alert klaxon blares.
CAPT. TOWE: REPORT!!!!
Lieutenant Taru goes to the console and reports.
LTJG. TARU: A photon torpedo hit us it came from a Klingon D6-class cruiser!
ENS. LUX: We've lost warp power!
CAPT. TOWE: Bring us about course 2-2-3 mark 12 prepare to fire phasers!
LT. SINCLAIR: Aye, ma'am.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
The Harrison fires her phasers and torpedoes as a Klingon cruiser pursues the vessel.
[END OF ACT ONE, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
'EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
An establishing shot of Earth and the Federation Dockyard as it's buzzing with life.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
John sits at the desk as the doors chimed.
CAPT. MARTIN: Come.
Doors opened and Lieutenant Mason and Lieutenant Mitchell enters and walks to the desk.
LT. MASON: You wanted to see us sir?
CAPT. MARTIN: Yes have a seat both of you.
They sit in front of the desk as Captain Martin looks at his two officers.
CAPT. MARTIN: It has come to my attention that ever since the attack and Andy's death you two have been at each others throats.
LT. MASON: What you've heard Captain is rumor we're just frustrated that those Klingon bastards caused Andy's death.
Tyson looks over at him.
LT. MITCHELL: Really that's not how I remember our little chat in his old quarters.
LT. MASON [scoffs]: See that's what I am talking about right there you've got no respect for the dead and to top it off you've got no respect for the chain of command.
CAPT. MARTIN [annoyed]: ENOUGH!
They look at him.
CAPT. MARTIN: See this? This right here. This is exactly what I'm talking about.
LT. MASON: You're right Captain.
LT. MITCHELL: It's all good. We're fine, sir.
CAPT. MARTIN: Dismissed.
Both officers leave his ready room.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Turbo-lift doors opened and Lieutenant Julia Smith steps onto the deck of the bridge and she's just amazed at the sigh of the bridge as Commander Chin-Riley sees her and walks over to her as Julia snaps to attention.
LT. SMITH: Lieutenant Julia Smith reporting for duty Commander.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: At ease Lieutenant I am Commander Una Chin-Riley First Officer of this vessel.
They shook hands Julia walks over to the communications console and relieves the officer at the station and she checks the read out and reports.
LT. SMITH: Commander I'm picking up a distress call of a Starfleet frequency.
Commander Chin-Riley walks over to her at the station.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Who's sending the distress call?
She checks and is shocked.
LT. SMITH: It's from the U.S.S. Harrison.
Una is shocked knowing that John has a few friends aboard the Harrison.
[END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise soars at warp on course for the Federation-Klingon border.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
CAPT. TOWE [com voice, static]: This is...under...need...
The monitor shuts off as the camera pans back to show the senior staff sitting around the table.
CAPT. MARTIN: That's all we were able to get from the Harrison.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: How do we know that their alive?
John walks around the table.
CAPT. MARTIN: Well their last known position was near the Federation-Klingon border over seeing repairs from one of our outposts.
LT. MASON: Well my security team is ready to repel borders from either Starfleet vessels.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: My engineering team are ready to repair damaged relays and conduits.
DR. LANGFORD: My medical team is ready for wounded from the Harrison or from us.
Captain Martin looks at the senior staff.
CAPT. MARTIN [sighs]: I know we've lost one of our own recently and we're not ready to get back out there but if we don't do this then the Harrison and her crew will be lost forever.
They look at each other.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: We understand sir.
CAPT. MARTIN: Dismissed.
They leave the ready room.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
The Enterprise emerges from warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [YELLOW ALERT]
The crew are at their stations as Commander T'Shara reports.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Sensors have detected debris in the area some match the Harrison others match Klingon.
Captain Martin walks around the bridge as yellow lights bathe the bridge in yellow.
CAPT. MARTIN: Move us in very cautiously Jamie but keep us from crossing into Klingon Space.
LT. KAYE: Aye, sir.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
Enterprise follows the trail of debris as it approaches the damaged Harrison.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [YELLOW ALERT]
Transparent viewer shows the damaged Harrison.
Commander T'Shara is at her station and reports.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: They've got hull breaches on most of their decks and are running on emergency power.
Captain Martin stands as he's behind the helm and navigational console.
CAPT. MARTIN: And our Klingon friends?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Nothing on long range scanners.
Then Lieutenant Smith reports.
LT. SMITH: Captain we're being hailed by the Harrison.
CAPT. MARTIN: On screen.
Lieutenant Smith works on the communication console and the transparent viewer shows the bridge of the damaged vessel.
CAPT. TOWE [viewer]: Enterprise, thank god that you're here we've got a problem here we were attacked by Klingons
CAPT. MARTIN: Jamie we'll do what we can to provide assistance.
Captain Towe nods and the transmission ends as the transparent viewer shows the U.S.S. Harrison drifting, as Captain Martin walks over to Commander Chin-Riley.
CAPT. MARTIN: Una, take a boarding party over to the Harrison and stabilize her power systems.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Aye, sir.
Commander Chin-Riley, Lieutenant Mason, and Lieutenant Commander T'Shara leaves the bridge via turbo-lift as Captain Martin is worried.
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
The Enterprise is next to the damaged U.S.S. Harrison.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
Doctor Langford and his medical staff are treating the wounded from the Harrison as the doors opened and Captain Martin enters and looks around as she walks over to the bio-bed that Captain Towe is laying on.
CAPT. TOWE [smiles]: Hey John.
The two friends shake hands.
CAPT. MARTIN: You look like hell Jamie.
Jamie snickers as she holds her side.
JAMIE [groans]: Please don't make me laugh my side hurts bad enough.
JOHN: Sorry, what happened?
JAMIE: The Klingons ambushed us while we were entering orbit of Pollux IV they boarded the ship, we fought them off but they killed half of my crew and nearly killed the rest of us if you hadn't arrived in time.
Then klaxons blare as com activates.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY [com voice]: Captain Martin report to the bridge we've got an incoming enemy vessel
John leaves sickbay as he looks over and sees Kyle currently in surgery.
DR. LANGFORD: He's got internal bleeding and we're working on stemming it.
John leaves.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
A Klingon D6-class battle cruiser approaches the two Starfleet vessels.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Turbo-lift doors opened as Captain Martin walks onto the bridge as he walks over to the Captain's chair Commander Chin-Riley vacates it and assumes her station.
CAPT. MARTIN: Report?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: We have one Klingon cruiser D6-class on approach.
Transparent viewer shows the Klingon vessel on approach as Lieutenant Smith turns from her station to report.
LT. SMITH: They're not responding to hails.
CAPT. MARTIN: Lieutenant standby for evasive maneuvers.
LT. KAYE: Aye, sir.
LT. MASON: Weapons are at the ready sir.
CAPT. MARTIN: Hold for my orders.
LT. MASON: Aye, sir.
Captain Martin gets up from the Captains chair and walks in front of the helm and navigational station.
CAPT. MARTIN: Julia open a channel all subspace bands.
Lieutenant Smith works at the communication console.
LT. SMITH: Channel opened sir.
CAPT. MARTIN: Klingon vessel this is John Martin Captain of the Federation Starship U.S.S. Enterprise, we're here on a rescue mission and we're not looking for a fight we request that you return to Klingon Space and allow us to be on our way.
After a tense moment the Klingon vessel comes about and leaves the sector as the senior staff breathes a sigh of relief.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: They are heading back into Klingon Space.
CAPT. MARTIN [sighs]: Stand down from red alert.
Lights brighten up.
CAPT. MARTIN: Resume our course for Starbase Six Lieutenant.
LT. KAYE: Aye, sir.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
The Enterprise is towing the damaged Harrison to Starbase Six.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Captain Martin sits at his desk chatting with Admiral Robert T. April former commanding officer of the U.S.S. Enterprise and the chief designer of the Constitution-Class cruisers.
ADM. APRIL [monitor]: I've already informed the Starbase commander of your arrival they'll have engineering and medical teams on standby
CAPT. MARTIN: Thank you Admiral.
ADM. APRIL [monitor]: I've read your report and it's a surprise that the Klingon cruiser didn't open fire on you or the Harrison, you must of talked them down really well
CAPT. MARTIN: Well, I had a great mentor in getting out of a fight.
ADM. APRIL [monitor]: I'll be sure to pass that along to Chris safe journey to Starbase Six April out
Transmission ends as John leans back in the chair as he looks at the photo of him and Jessica at the Academy Prom.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
An establishing shot of Starbase Six as it's flanked by several Starfleet cruisers as the Enterprise towing the damaged Harrison is approaching the Frontier-class base.
[END OF ACT FOUR, FADE OUT, ENDING CREDITS]
==Cast==
===Main Cast===
Character 	Actor(s) 	Rank 	Position
John Martin 	Jarvis Davidson 	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
Una Chin-Riley 	Felecia Linkous 	Commander 	Executive Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
Jack Mason 	Kevin Regan 	Lieutenant 	Chief Tactical Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
Stephanie Williams	Ferne Myers 	Lieutenant Commander	Chief Engineer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
Tyson Mitchell 	Blake Waymire 	Lieutenant 	Chief Navigational Officer U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
Julia Smith 	Sadie Waymire 	Lieutenant 	Chief communications Officer, US.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
Jamie Kaye 	Delena "Dee" Lusk	Lieutenant 	Chief Helm Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
Peter Langford 	Jacob Elliot 	Lieutenant Commander	Chief Medical Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
T'Shara 	Becky Elliot 	Lieutenant Commander	Chief Science Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
===Guest Stars===
Character 	Actor(s)	Rank 	Position
Harris Payne 	TBA 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	Assistance Chief Engineer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
Kayla Mackenzie 	TBA 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	Transporter Chief, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
Christine Chapel	TBA 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	Assistance Chief Medical Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
Andy Darden 	TBA 	Lieutenant 	EPS expert, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
Heather Darden 	TBA 	N/A 	N/A
Julia Donovan 	TBA 	N/A 	Federation News Service Reporter
===Special Guest Stars===
Character 	Actor(s) 	Rank 	Position
Robert T. April	TBA 	Admiral 	Commanding Officer, Starbase 1 and U.S.S. Normandy NCC-7878
Jessica Smith 	Ashley Kalfas	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Excelsior NCC-1718
Jamie Towe 	TBA 	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Harrison
Anthony Tate 	TBA 	Lieutenant Commander 	First Officer, U.S.S. Harrison
James Carroway 	TBA 	Ensign 	Chief Operations Officer U.S.S. Harrison
Lux 	TBA 	Ensign 	Chief Conn Officer, U.S.S. Harrison
Jenny Sinclair 	TBA 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	Chief Tactical/Security Officer, U.S.S. Harrison
Mariana Taru 	TBA 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	Chief Science Officer, U.S.S Harrison
Kyle Clarkson 	Jeremy Regan 	Lieutenant Commander 	Chief Engineer of team Alpha, U.S.S. Harrison
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===
*Beginning and story was inspired by Chicago Fire's series opener.
*The second live action appearance of Robert April former Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 and the designer of the Constitution-Class heavy cruisers.