Under the Cloak of War (TOS episode)

Under the Cloak of War is the 8th episode of second season of Starship Enterprise.
==Synopsis==
Captain Martin and his crew welcome a Klingon defector aboard the USS Enterprise, but his presence triggers the revelation of some shocking secrets. 
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise travels at high warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN MARTIN'S QUARTERS
John is getting ready to go on duty.
[COM BOATSWAIN WHISTLE]
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY [com voice]: Bridge to Captain
John walks over to the com panel and toggles it.
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Martin here go ahead.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY [com voice]: We're receiving a hail from Starfleet Command its Admiral Halsey
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Route it to my quarters.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY [com voice]: Aye, sir
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EXT-FEDERATION SPACE, PROSPERO SYSTEM, PROSPERO ALPHA ORBIT
The Kelcie Mae-class vessel U.S.S. Aristotle is in orbit of the planet as the Enterprise approaches the planet.
CAPT. MARTIN [voice over]: The Enterprise has arrived at the Prospero system for a rendezvous with the Aristotle in order to pick up a special visitor. Prospero has been under Starfleet jurisdiction since the end of the Klingon War
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK SIX CORRIDOR
John wearing his dress uniform walks out of the turbo-lift and heads to the transporter room as we hear his log entry continue.
CAPT. MARTIN [voice over, continuing]: After years of infighting, all three planets have finally reached a cease fire agreement, negotiated by a unique Federation ambassador. Enterprise has been tasked with transporting the ambassador to Starbase 12. Our orders are to make him feel welcome. However... our esteemed guest is a Klingon, a former general who defected to our side. Most of my crew didn't fight in the war, but some did
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INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM
He sees both Commander Chin-Riley and Lieutenant Mason both in full dress uniform as Chief Mackenzie reports.
CHIEF MACKENZIE: Captain the Aristotle is signaling the Ambassador is ready to be beamed aboard.
CAPT. MARTIN: Then by all means chief energize.
Chief Mackenzie inputs commands into the transporter console and activates the transporter, and the Ambassador materialized onto the pad as the Ensign blew the boatswain whistle.
CAPT. MARTIN: Ambassador Dak'Rah, Son of Ra'Ul, it is my honor to welcome you aboard
the USS Enterprise.
AMBASSADOR RAH: It's just Rah. Formal Klingon names are a mouthful. What is that peculiar device?
CAPT. MARTIN: Ah, yes the boatswain whistle. An old Earth custom from the time of ships at sea. It's become somewhat of a tradition here on Enterprise for our most distinguished guests.
AMBASSADOR RAH: Uh, I see. Kind of like rolling the red carpet out?
CAPT. MARTIN [Chuckles]: Yes. Yes, exactly like that. We want to extend every courtesy the ship has to offer. This is my XO Commander Una Chin-Riley and my head of security Lieutenant Jack Mason he'll be your escort while you're onboard the Enterprise.
LT. MASON: Ambassador would you like to go to your quarters and get some rest?
AMBASSADOR RAH: Captain Martin, if you wouldn't mind, I've heard so many great things
about the Federation flagship. Could I trouble you for a brief tour of the ship?
Captain Martin looks over at his two officers.
CAPT. MARTIN: It's no trouble at all Ambassador.
They leave the transporter room.
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INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Lieutenant Carlson presently has the conn.
LT. SMITH: Kara, you're grinding your teeth again.
LT. CARLSON: Sorry, it just feels strange that we're escorting the enemy.
LT. SMITH: The Summit of Scorpi Ten, the Klingon Free-Trade Agreement, negotiating the Perez Accords.
LT. CARLSON: Sure, he's done some stuff.
Julia looks at her.
LT. SMITH: He's an effective voice in spreading Starfleet's message for unity. A former enemy speaking on our behalf? It's incredible.
LT. CARLSON: Or it's a long con to gain access to Federation secrets.
LT. SMITH [sighs]: Just because he's Klingon...
LT. CARLSON: Trust me, I know Klingons. This guy with the peace treaties, that's not Klingon.
LT. SMITH: So you don't trust Ambassador Rah because he believes in peace?
Kara's at the communication console as well.
LT. SMITH: That's not what Mm.
			
LT. CARLSON: Ha ha. The slaughter at Lembatta Five. The siege at Starbase Zetta. Athos.
[CARLSON SIGHS]
LT. SMITH: I didn't mean to hit a nerve.
Kara puts her hands up.
LT. CARLSON: It's okay. You're right. I don't really know what he's about. All I know is the stories, like that he killed his own men to cover his retreat.
			
As she's saying all this the turbo-lift doors opened and Captain Martin Lieutenant Mason, Commander Chin-Riley and Ambassador Rah enters as Julia's trying to get her to stop.
LT. CARLSON: There's a reason other Klingons call him the Butcher of J'Gal.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: CAPTAIN ON THE BRIDGE!
Everyone snaps to attention as a shocked Lieutenant Carlson slowly goes to attention, as Ambassador Rah is observing the bridge and sees the viewer. 
AMBASSADOR RAH: What an amazing view. A Bird-of-Prey isn't built to take in its surroundings. Klingons will never admit it, but the Federation has much better ships. 
CAPT. MARTIN [smiles]: Well, our ships are designed primarily for exploration.
			
AMBASSADOR RAH: Ah, but this one, I bet, is fun to fly.
CAPT. MARTIN [chuckles]: Lieutenant Kara Carlson here is our senior officer at the helm.
AMBASSADOR RAH: A beautiful ship, Lieutenant. And I'm sure it's in good hands.
LT. CARLSON: Thank you, sir. I do my best.
AMBASSADOR RAH: Most impressive Captain, may we continue the tour? I don't want to distract your bridge crew from their duties. 
CAPT. MARTIN: Sure, as you all were. 
They leave the bridge as the crew resumes their work and Kara sits at the Captain's chair. 
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INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MESS HALL
Commander T'Shara and Lieutenant Mitchell are at the bar attempting to reproduce raktajino, a caffeinated beverage popular on Qo'noS, in anticipation of Rah's arrival. 
LT. MITCHELL: This one is cold and this one is to bland. 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA [raises an eyebrow]: Logic has helped me in many ways but this is very difficult and if I were human I would say "This sucks". 
He looks over her. 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: If I were human. 
Mitchell pats her shoulder. 
LT. MITCHELL: I hoped years working at my dad's bar on Earth would prepare me to make this before the Ambassador arrives. 
The doors opened as T'Shara sees them. 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Logic dictates that you may not have much time. 
Mitchell sees the group. 
LT. MITCHELL: Ah, hell. 
CAPT. MARTIN: Ambassador this is Lieutenant Mitchell and Commander T'Shara they're part of my senior bridge crew and they've got a surprise for your arrival. 
LT. MITCHELL: Yes, sir we've been attempting to recreate the popular Klingon drink known as raktajino. 
The cup comes out scalding hot, burning Rah's hand, but he takes it in good stride. 
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Ambassador are you alright?
AMBASSADOR RAH [nods]: I'm fine. One good thing about Klingons, we have a high tolerance for pain. 
CAPT. MARTIN: Still, if you would indulge me. Right this way, ambassador. 
They head to sickbay. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
Ambassador Rah sits on the bio-bed as Nurse Chapel is treating his wound.
NURSE CHAPEL: Our dermal regenerator will patch that up in no time. It will be good as new.
 
AMBASSADOR RAH: Thank you Nurse. 
She looks at him. 
NURSE CHAPEL: Christine Chapel. 
Doctor Carlson walks out of his office and sees the Klingon and flashes of the war start 
flooding his mind. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY, DOCTOR CARLSON'S OFFICE
He sits in the chair heavily breathing and sweating as we hear the thumping of a heart beat and the sound of red alert klaxons. 
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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Theme Song:
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CAPTAIN'S OATH:
CAPT. 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...
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Enterprise jumps into warp.
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STARSHIP ENTERPRISE
A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION
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Enterprise exits warp.
BASED UPON STAR TREK CREATED BY:
GENE RODDENBERRY
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The Enterprise flies over a gas giant's rings.
JARVIS DAVIDSON 
 AS
CAPT. JOHN MARTIN
The Enterprise flies by an asteroid
FELECIA LINKOUS
 AS
CMDR. UNA CHIN-RILEY
The Enterprise flies by Mars 
KEVIN REGAN
 AS
LT. JACK MASON
FERNE MYERS
 AS
LTCMDR. STEPHANIE WILLIAMS
USS Enterprise is flying next to a comet
DELENA "DEE" LUSK
 AS
LT. KARA CARLSON
JACOB ELLIOT
 AS
DR. STEVEN CARLSON
The Enterprise flies under a Pioneer-Class vessel
SADIE BRICKHOUSE
 AS
LT. JULIA SMITH
BLAKE WAYMIRE
 AS
LT. TYSON MITCHELL
The Enterprise flies by a planet as the sunsets 
BECKY ELLIOT
 AS
LTCMDR. T'SHARA
The Enterprise flies by Earth and her warp nacelles power up and she leaps into warp.
CREATED BY:
JARVIS DAVIDSON & JEREMY REGAN
===Act 1===
FADE IN
U.S.S. Ares NCC-1650 a Ares-class vessel emerges from warp approaching Starbase 12.
STARBASE 12
A FEW YEARS EARLIER
INT-U.S.S. ARES SICKBAY DOCTOR'S OFFICE
Ensign Steven Carlson enters the office looking for the chief medical officer and Doctor Leslie Shay shows up.
DR. SHAY: What's your name?
ENS. CARLSON: Steven Carlson sir.
They shook hands.
DR. SHAY: Welcome to the Constitution and the frontlines of the war.
ENS. CARLSON: Thank you sir.
FLT CAPT. GARTH [com voice]: All hands rig for departure
Steven sighs as he is amazed by his new posting.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise speeds to Starbase 12.
DR. CARLSON'S [voice over]: Chief Medical Officer's Log, USS Enterprise, stardate 1875.8. Bio-bed two has shut down again Ever since the Klingon attack, it hasn't been the same
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
Doctor Carlson is repairing the bio-bed as the doors opened and he turns to see Captain Branson.
DR. CARLSON: John? What do I owe the pleasure of your visit usually its me coming to you for a check up.
JOHN: Do you have any more of that Deltan parsley in your apothecary?
STEVEN: Careful. Deltan parsley is deadly in excessive amounts.
JOHN: And in small amounts, delicious.
STEVEN [Chuckles softly]: You could have just called. Or sent a yeoman.
JOHN: Mm-hm. I wanted to check in with you. Because of our Klingon visitor? I know you and Chapel were both stationed onboard the U.S.S. Constitution when she was near the Prospero system, where Rah earned his reputation. Apparently, there was a minor protest during his last transport, so we have direct orders. Klingon War veterans need to interact with Rah. We have to make him feel welcome here, and we will, but I don't want that to come at the personal expense of anyone on the crew.
Steven leans on another bio-bed.
STEVEN: John, you fought in the war you saw the death and destruction the Empire caused he led most of the invasion forces.
JOHN: How's Chapel.
Then Christine enters.
JOHN: Hey, there Christine how are you feeling?
CHRISTINE: I'm fine Captain.
JOHN: Good because I need you two to remain professional as you've always have been when we've had guests I know this is tough for you both but I need you two.
STEVEN: We get it John act professional.
JOHN: Great. Good to hear it. Ultimate goal of the Federation is to make peace with our enemies.
STEVEN: True, but it's also an organization that waged war with the Klingons.
			
JOHN: As I mentioned, we have orders from pretty up high. I'm hosting a dinner tonight in honor of Ambassador Rah. It would mean a lot
STEVEN: I'll be there.
CHRISTINE: Totally. me too.
JOHN [Smiles]: Good to hear.
He leaves sickbay.
STEVEN: That's just swell.
He paces about.
CHRISTINE: We can ditch this?
STEVEN: No, John needs us there and I am not giving Rah the satisfaction of chasing me away from the Captain's table.
CHRIISTINE: We've got this.
STEVEN [smiles]: We've got this.
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INT-U.S.S. ARES SICKBAY [RED ALERT]
ENS. CARLSON: WE NEED A DERMAL TEAM STAT!
[HEART MONITOR BEEPING STEADILY]
[FLATLINE TONE]
DR. SHAY: Damn it he's in cardiac arrest!
ENS. CARLSON: What do we do?
DR. SHAY: Manual stimulation.
ENS. CARLSON: Got it oh boy.
Carlson starts to manually stimulate the down crewmen's heart.
DR. SHAY: Come on Ensign come on.
[HEART MONITOR BEEPING STEADILY]
ENS. CARLSON: WE GOT HIM BACK!
DR. SHAY: Dermal team patch him up.
MEDICAL OFFICER: We've got more wounded.
[END OF ACT 1, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise is at warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK 5 CORRIDOR
WOMAN [OVER P.A.]: Attention, all personnel. Tactical reviews have been updated and are available on your personal datapad
Doctor Carlson is walking to the Captain's quarters as he sees his sister pacing about.
STEVEN: Kara, what are you doing outside the Captain's quarters?
Kara turns to see her brother.
KARA: Steven hey.
STEVEN: Everything alright?
KARA [sighs]: No. The Butcher of J'Gal is in there, and everyone's acting like he's the freaking Dalai Lama. I've got a bad poker face when I don't like someone. I need to bail.
STEVEN: Why didn't you just tell the captain no?
KARA: Why didn't you?
STEVEN: There's a chance General Ambassador Rah has genuinely reformed.
KARA: No, he's pretending. I sense it, and I don't want to play along.
STEVEN: Sometimes you pretend something long enough it becomes the truth. So let's pretend the war doesn't bother us, at least for tonight.
KARA: Put on the Starfleet face?
STEVEN: It's a good face. Plus, John made jambalaya.
KARA: Ooh, jambalaya?
STEVEN: With Deltan parsley.
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INT-U.S.S ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
Their having dinner as Rah speaks about his time on the planet.
AMBASSADOR RAH: There were eight delegates from three separate planets, and everyone thought I was crazy. And maybe I am. [LAUGHTER] The ally ambassador must have many interesting insights on delicate matters of diplomacy.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Why did the Federation send you there alone?
Then the doors opened and both Steven and Kara enter.
CAPT. MARTIN: Steven, Kara, welcome. Uh, you met our helmsman earlier, and this is our CMO, Dr. Steven Carlson.
DR. CARLSON: The honor is mine Ambassador.
Rah acknowledges Steven.
AMBASSADOR RAH [LAUGHTER]: Is it true that all peace negotiations must include drinking
bloodwine in excess? Peace is not a destination. It's a journey. It's a state of mind. The Klingon need to feel
CAPT. MARTIN: True, but how did you?
AMBASSADOR RAH: Convincing Prospero Alpha to agree to an armistice was like getting a Tellarite to give a compliment.
At the drink table Christine is getting her a drink.
CHRISTINE: I just wish he would shut up for one second about all this amazing peace he's managed.
LT. CARLSON: He's not wrong. I was stationed near Prospero. They are pretty stubborn.
They are stubborn. 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Correct. 
LT. CARLSON: Often badly.
They walk back over to the dinner table.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Ambassador Rah, are you familiar with the ancient Earth text Sun Tzu's The Art of War?
AMBASSADOR RAH: All Klingon children learn mL'parmaq Qoj practically from birth. I was introduced when I was seven. My father taught me war and bloodshed, but my mother taught me to see and feel. 
[CONVERSATION CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY] 
Doctor Carlson goes to get something to drink. 
STEVEN: Make mine a double. 
Christine makes the two drinks. 
CHRISTINE: Why are we here? 
STEVEN: It was at the request of the Captain. 
CHRISTINE: Why is it so hard to explain to people who weren't there?
[DISTANT EXPLOSIONS]
EXT. FEDERATION SPACE, SECTOR 34
The Ares does battle with a squadron of D6-class vessels.
INT. U.S.S. ARES SICKBAY [RED ALERT]
The medical staff are treating the wounded as Lieutenant Carlson is helping treating a fellow officer.
ENS. LARSON: General Dak'Rah His men wouldn't let me die.
LTJG. CARLSON: That was then. Now you're here. Got it? Focus on getting better.
EXT. FEDERATION SPACE, SECTOR 34 [OPTICAL]
the Ares is at impulse after the battle.
INT. U.S.S. ARES SICKBAY [YELLOW ALERT]
Lieutenant Carlson sits on the box as the young Ensign walks over to him.
LTJG. CARLSON: How's your chest feeling?
ENS. LARSON: Like someone squeezed my heart with their fingers.
LTJG. CARLSON: Someone did it was me when I first stepped aboard.
ENS. LARSON: Thanks.
LTJG. CARLSON: Where you from Ensign?
ENS. LARSON: New Angeles.
LTJG. CARLSON: Terra Luna? You're a long way from the shipyards.
ENS. LARSON: We all just call it the Moon.
LTJG. CARLSON: I have to go check on other patients. When I come back, I want to hear more about the Moon.
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INT-U.S.S ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
Their having dinner as Rah speaks about his time on the planet.
AMBASSADOR RAH: The negotiations almost fell apart when the chancellor said to me, "How is it that a Klingon is speaking on behalf of the Federation?" 
CAPT. MARTIN: That's a good question how did you respond? 
AMBASSADOR RAH: I simply told him the truth. Who I am and who I was. And what the Federation did for me. It saved my life. J'Gal changed me. 
CAPT. MARTIN: J'Gal changed a lot of us. 
AMBASSADOR RAH: You were on J'Gal? 
CAPT. MARTIN: No, my ship was in the sector the U.S.S. Kongo a Constitution-Class vessel same design as the Enterprise. 
LT. MASON: I was at the massacre of the Athos colony on J'Gal. 
AMBASSADOR RAH: Then you both know my pain all too well. Those were difficult times. After what happened on Athos, my ideals shifted. The fighting was without merit. It was pointless. War is never the ideal option. 
Captain Martin leans forward. 
CAPT. MARTIN: Ambassador is it true the story about how you escaped from J'Gal? 
AMBASSADOR RAH: We were all pushed to our limits. To the survivors of J'Gal. 
They raise their glasses. 
ALL: To the survivors of J'Gal. 
AMBASSADOR RAH: [SPEAKS KLINGON] 
CAPT. MARTIN: "We are Klingon, may we endure"? 
LT. CARLSON: "Remain Klingon." Remember that?
AMBASSADOR RAH [nods]: Yes it was our battle cry during the war. "Remain Klingon" is much easier to shout in our language.
Kara sips her ale.
LT. CARLSON: Remain Klingon," all over the coms, and then [CLICKS TONGUE] Boom. All your friends are dead.
CAPT. MARTIN: Lieutenant Carlson stand down.
LT. CARLSON: Captain?
AMBASSADOR RAH [remains calm]: Let us all step back.
LT. CARLSON: I-I've heard worse.
AMBASSADOR RAH: Now I am simply hoping to make up for my past, and-and connecting with others who need healing like you. 
Kara scoffs and leaves.
CHRISTINE: I'm going to go see if she needs anything. 
Christine leaves and follows close behind them. 
CAPT. MARTIN: My sincere apologies, Ambassador Rah.
Rah puts his hand up.
 
AMBASSADOR RAH: None are needed, Captain. As I said, I bear no grudge.
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INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE STEVEN & T'SHARA'S QUARTERS
Steven enters the room and looks out the window at the warp energy stream streaking by as he's trying to keep the memories of the Four Years War behind him.
[END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT. FEDERATION SPACE, TAU CETI SYSTEM [OPTICAL]
The Ares approaches Starbase 21 as its flanked by the 3rd battlegroup.
INT. U.S.S. ARES SICKBAY
Steven leans on the bulkhead as Leslie walks over to him.
LESLIE: You've done a fantastic job within the last few months Steven.
STEVEN: Thanks Leslie.
She hands him a PADD.
LESLIE: I was speaking with Captain Garth and he would like for you to be promoted to full Lieutenant.
Steven looks at it.
STEVEN [re: PADD, smiles]: I accept.
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EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise is at warp. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE GYM
Steven is punching the punching bag as Rah walks into the room.
RAH: Doctor Carlson I was told I would find you here. 
Steven looks over at Rah. 
STEVEN: I was just getting ready to go back on duty. 
Rah looks at him. 
RAH: I heard what happened to your former CO at Archanis IV I am sorry for your loss. 
Steven turns to him. 
STEVEN: You're a Klingon you were born to kill murder and maim and you're saying you're sorry? 
Steven and Rah are face to face on the mat. 
STEVEN: Let's hope you ae ready. 
They start fighting each other as John enters. 
JOHN: STEVEN! 
He stops Steven from killing Rah. 
JOHN: Remember the mission we're on. 
Steven gets his wrist out of John's grip as he leaves the gym, John helps Rah up. 
JOHN: You alright Ambassador? 
RAH [nods]: Yes Captain. 
Rah leaves the gym as John's worried. 
EXT-WARP TUNNEL [OPTICAL]
Enterprise travels at warp.
INT. U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
JESSICA [monitor]: John, I know how you feel about this you fought the Klingons in the war
JOHN: Yeah, but Starfleet should of known about this the fact that they're making me put Steven through so much it's like they don't care. 
JESSICA [monitor]: It seems from what you're telling me is that he's remaining professional to the best of his ability
JOHN [sighs]: I know Jess I am just worried. 
Jessica leans back in her chair in her office. 
JESSICA [sighs, monitor]: I hope that you can get through this as well
JOHN: Me to Jess. 
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INT. U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
Steven is using a dermal regenerator on his knuckles as Christine enters.
NURSE CHAPEL: You alright Doctor? 
DR. CARLSON: Yeah, just had an intense work out. 
NURSE CHAPEL: Alright. 
Steven leaves sickbay after treating his knuckles. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Captain Martin sits in the Captain's chair as Commander Chin-Riley walks over to him holding a PADD. 
CAPT. MARTIN: What's up? 
She hands him the PADD. 
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY [re: PADD]: A course through the Chantico Nebula. Gets us to Starbase 12.
John looks over at her.
CAPT. MARTIN [confused]: Chantico?
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: John, we need to get Rah off this ship. Crew morale is low. 
CAPT. MARTIN [sighs]: How can we represent a Federation that believes in peace if we say some people aren't allowed to make up for their past? 
She looks at him. 
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: I agree with you, in the abstract, but the people he hurt, some of them right here in this crew, might not find forgiveness so easily. It isn't fair for us to ask them to just let it go. Federation or not, everyone is on their own journey. 
John thinks then looks at her. 
CAPT. MARTIN: Alright, we'll make the course change [to Kara] Kara alter course to Chantico.
LT. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
John turns to Lieutenant Smith.
CAPT. MARTIN: Julia, inform Starbase 12 of our altered course change.
LT. SMITH: Aye, sir.
Captain Martin leans back in the Captain's chair. 
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INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY, DOCTOR LANGFORD'S OFFICE 
Steven looks at the box and opens it and looks at the Klingon knife that he's kept, when Rah enters the office. 
RAH: Am I disturbing you. 
Steven turns to see Rah. 
DR. CARLSON: Ambassador Rah? 
RAH: I've just been informed that my time on the ship is being cut short. We don't have as much time as I had hoped to get to know one another. 
DR. CARLSON: I'm okay with that. I don't need to know anymore than I already do. Now please go away. 
RAH: I thought that as victims of the horrors of J'Gal, that. 
DR. CARLSON: STOP! I know why you're here. You want me to make you feel okay. To say you've done enough. 
RAH: You misunderstand me. 
DR. CARLSON: Oh, I understand you, General Dak'Rah, son of Ra'Ul. 
RAH: Perhaps you do. I sense that we are the same. You're letting your pain cloud your judgment. 
DR. CARLSON: Please. Leave me alone. 
RAH: Don't let hate ruin your soul. 
STEVEN [frustrated]: You gave the order! Anyone not a Klingon soldier is the enemy. You gave the order! 
RAH: Yes, this is true. But I've been doing the best I can to make up for my transgressions. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
Christine enters as she sees two people in the Doctor's office struggling.
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Both Captain Martin and Lieutenant Mason are with Nurse Chapel as she's giving her side of the story.
NURSE CHAPEL: I was there. Saw the whole thing. Rah wanted to talk, but Joseph was done.
He told Rah he didn't want to be involved with a war criminal. Guess hearing that set him off.
I can't believe he would do something like this.
COMPUTER: Commander Kiff, Klingon, deceased. Captain Ruh'lis, Klingon, deceased. Ambassador Dak'Rah, Klingon, deceased
LT. MASON: The knife belongs to the Butcher of J'Gal, right? Starfleet records tell us the DNA belongs to the three warlords he killed. And I checked the logs, tracked movements. They corroborate the timeline. 
CAPT. MARTIN [surprised]: I just can't believe that Ambassador Rah would do that. 
LT. MASON: Goes to show you that not all Klingons are peaceful. 
CAPT. MARTIN [sighs]: One day we'll have to get over our hatred towards one another and come together as true friends. 
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INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY 
Doctor Carlson is repairing the bio-bed as the doors opened and he turns to see Captain 
Martin. 
CAPT. MARTIN: Steven? 
DR. CARLSON: Captain? 
CAPT. MARTIN: Jack, submitting his report. Uh, there's likely to be an inquiry, but 
DR. CARLSON: Oh, we've known each other? 
CAPT. MARTIN: How long? 
DR. CARLSON: Too long to count. 
CAPT. MARTIN: Yeah, I'd like to think, if you did instigate the fight with Rah, if it got away from you somehow, you could talk to me. I'd be on your side. We'd work it out. 
DR. CARLSON: I didn't start that fight John. This whole situation, it's-it's complicated. 
CAPT. MARTIN: Is it? 
DR. CARLSON: Rah was living a lie. I saw his true face. What if I told you he murdered children? Not his men. He did it. What if I started the fight then? Would that be so bad? 
CAPT. MARTIN: Even if he had secrets, there's due process. That's why we have tribunals.
DR. CARLSON: The Diplomatic Corps knew who he was, and they still let him represent the Federation.
CAPT. MARTIN: The Federation believes everyone deserves a second chance.
Steven looks at him.
DR. CARLSON [CHUCKLES]: You're right, Chris. We've known each other for a very long time,
see eye to eye on most things. But you haven't lived my life. You have the privilege of believing in what's best in people. Me? I happen to know there are some things in this world
that don't deserve forgiveness.
CAPT. MARTIN: What are you saying?
DR. CARLSON: told you, I didn't start the fight. But I'm glad he's dead.
John leaves as bio-bed two comes back on-line.
DR. CARLSON [voice over]: Chief Medical Officer's Log, stardate 1877.5. Biobed two is working again. At least for now. But I know it's only a matter of time before it shuts down again. Somethings break in a way that can never be repaired. Only managed
[ELECTRICITY CRACKLES]
DR. CARLSON: Crap!
He walks away in frustration.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
Enterprise approaches Starbase 12.
[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/Security 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
Kara Carlson 	Delena "Dee" Lusk	Lieutenant 	Chief Conn Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
Steven Carlson 	Jacob Elliot 	Lieutenant Commander	Chief Medical Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
Julia Smith 	Sadie Brickhouse 	Lieutenant 	Chief Communications 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
Peter Johnson 	TBA 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	Security Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
Ethan Novakovich	TBA 	Crewmen second class 	Science division, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
Elizabeth Cutler	TBA 	Crewmen first class 	entomologist, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
Sean Hansen 	TBA 	Lieutenant 	Science Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
Elisa Sheridan 	TBA 	Ensign 	Assistance Chief Science Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701
===Special Guest Stars===
Character 	Actor(s)	Rank 	Position
Thomas Halsey	TBA 	Admiral 	Starfleet Flag Officer
Dak Rah 	TBA 	Klingon Ambassador 	Ambassador of the Klingon Empire
Kevlar Garth 	TBA 	Fleet Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Ares NCC-1650
Leslie Shay 	TBA 	Lieutenant Commander	Chief Medical Officer, U.S.S. Ares NCC-1650
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===