A Call to Arms (Ent Era episode)

A Call to Arms is the 10th episode of first season of Starship Enterprise.
==Synopsis==
War with the Romulans is over the horizon as the crew of the Enterprise prepares for the upcoming engagement. 
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT. ROMULAN SPACE
An establishing shot of a Romulan Outpost as its flanked by several Romulan warships.
INT. WARDROOM, ROMULAN OUTPOST
Several Romulan soldiers are gathered to hear the words of the Praetor standing in the middle of the room. 
PRAETOR D'DEIDEX: I was born in a time of dreams. We were pure of spirit and devout in our beliefs. The blessings of our gods were showered upon us and brought our greatest hopes to life. But now we face a looming nightmare.
The Romulan soldiers are listening.
PRAETOR D'DERIDEX: Humans a slave race to the Vulcans our distance brethren have encroached on our space, the recent strike on their colony at Draken IV was successful! 
The Romulan soldiers are listening.
PRAETOR D'DERIDEX: At this very moment, the humans are going to have a our forces on watch. So now subjects of the Romulan Star Empire I want you stand with me now DEATH TO THE HUMANS AND THEIR VULCAN PUPPET MASTERS JOL'TRU! 
The Romulans cheer and chant his name as three Romulan warbirds de-cloaked.
EXT-UNKNOWN PLANET SURFACE-DAY
[Captain Branson and Commander Ivanova walk across a sea of sand.] 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We come in peace. That's why we're here. Isn't that the whole idea of Starfleet? 
CAPT. BRANSON: Jon taught me that when I was his xo aboard the Enterprise. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: You don't trust me, Captain? 
CAPT. BRANSON [half-laugh]: I trust you with my life Z, but it doesn't change the fact that you're lost. Very lost. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We're not lost. 
They walk on. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: This drought's going to last 89 years. The Crepusculans are facing extinction as a species. See those egg sacs? Those are their offspring. 
CAPT. BRANSON: These are incredible, and they've survived here for over a thousand years, Z. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Right, and if we don't do something now, they won't live another thousand hours. The ambient radiation from a nearby drilling accident dried out their water table. If we can get in and out without making contact. 
They walk over to the well. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I stand corrected. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Ye of little faith John. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Don't tell Jon he'd never let me live it down. 
They stop at the well. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [re: tricorder]: The bedrock has blocked the water. 
John reveals a phase pulse rifle and powers it up. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Tell me what I need to break through this bedrock. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [re: tricorder]: Point 7 second field burst at level setting 13.5. 
John sets the phase pulse rifle power setting to 13.5 and aims down the well and fires three bursts down the shaft. Rumble, then water erupts out as John looks over at Ro.
CAPT. BRANSON [opens communicator]: Branson to Enterprise two to beam up.
They are beamed aboard. 
EXT. CREPUSCULAN IV ORBIT, COALITION SPACE
Enterprise NX-01 a NX-Class cruiser departs from orbit of the M-Class world and enters warp. 
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JNgC8tc-x8
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STARSHIP ENTERPRISE
A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION
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BASED ON STAR TREK CREATED BY: GENE RODDENBERRY
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A shot of the secondary hull of the Enterprise
JARVIS DAVIDSON 
 AS
CAPTAIN JOHN BRANSON
The Enterprise flies by an asteroid
FELECIA LINKOUS
 AS
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ZHASA IVANOVA
The Enterprise flies by Mars 
KEVIN REGAN
 AS
LIEUTENANT JUNIOR JACK MASON
FERNE MYERS
 AS
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER STEPHANIE WILLIAMS
USS Enterprise is flying next to a comet
DELENA "DEE" LUSK
 AS
ENSIGN KARA CARLSON
JACOB ELLIOT
 AS
DOCTOR STEVEN CARLSON
The Enterprise flies under a California-Class vessel
SADIE BRICKHOUSE
 AS
LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE JULIA SMITH
The Enterprise flies by a planet as the sunsets 
BECKY ELLIOT
 AS
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER T'LAR
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
EXT. WARP SPACE [OPTICAL]
[EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALL OVER OPENING SCENES]
Enterprise soars at warp five point two.
CAPT. BRANSON [voice over]: Captain's Starlog December 31, 2155, We've been ordered by Starfleet to rendezvous with the Harrison-A that's a brand new NX-Class vessel as I am congratulating Captain Towe on her new command
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01
The crew are at their station as Ensign Carlson reports.
ENS. CARLSON: We'll arrive at the rendezvous point in a few hours sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Thank you Ensign.
Captain Branson hands the PADD back to a young Ensign as Commander Ivanova looks at John.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: You're nervous?
John looks at her.
CAPT. BRANSON: Yeah, but Jamie has never commanded an NX-class vessel before so Archer wants me to help her learn about how the vessel works.
Then Lieutenant Smith reports.
LTJG. SMITH: Captain, I'm receiving a signal on Starfleet channel bearing 2-1-6 mark 34.
Ensign Carlson works the helm.
ENS. CARLSON: Got it there's a comet there it matches the one that Archer observed in 2151.
CAPT. BRANSON: Set a course let Jamie know we'll be a bit late.
LTJG. SMITH: Aye, sir.
EXT. COALITION SPACE [OPTICAL]'''
A shuttlepod drifts.
INT. CANOPY, CHALLENGER SHUTTLEPOD 1
Ensign Wallace sits on the floor wearing a jacket taking a nap as the subspace buoy is beeping but then it has a steady tone as she stirs as she looks out the window but sees no vessel.
Shuttlepod shudders as she braces herself she gets out a phase pistol and aims it at the hatch as it opens and reveals to show Commander Williams and Ensign Payne.
ENS. WALLACE [pants]: Oh thank god.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: A bit chilly Ensign?
INT. SICKBAY, ENTERPRISE NX-01
[SICKBAY DOORS WHOOSHED OPENED] As both Captain Branson and Commander Ivanova walk to her.
CAPT. BRANSON: Emily?
She looks over at him.
ENS. WALLACE: Captain Branson sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: At ease no need to be straight forward my command style is very different from Captain Dunsel. What happened?
ENS. WALLACE: We were attacked by two Romulan warbirds as we were approaching Starbase 1 which was under attack by the Romulans both Columbia and Excalibur were destroyed we tried to get far from them to get a hail to Starfleet but the Romulans kept matching our speed so the Captain suggested that I go into a pod and activate the buoy.
John backs up learning what happened to the Challenger and his ex-wife.
[END OF ACT ONE, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT. EARTH ORBIT, SOL SYSTEM [OPTICAL]
Enterprise sits in the dry-dock berth.
INT. CONFERENCE ROOM, ENTERPRISE NX-01
[CONFERENCE ROOM DOOR WHOOSHED OPENED] As both Tina and Sarah walks into the ready room.
JOHN [smiles]: Hello girls.
TINA: Hey father.
SARAH: Dad, what did you want us here for?
He looks at them both.
JOHN: We received a distress call from Challenger.
TINA: That's mom's vessel is she alright?
John paces about.
JOHN: We recovered a shuttlepod from Challenger it was the com officer and she told us what happened.
SARAH [shocked]: She's dead?
John nods as Tina's numb and starts crying as Sarah comforts her sister.
SARAH: What's Starfleet's response?
JOHN: I'm not sure but I am guessing it'll be a declaration of war.
JUMP CUT TO:
EXT. SAN FRANSICO, EARTH SURFACE - DAY [OPTICAL]
An establishing shot of Starfleet Command as well as Archer's Arena.
INT. WARDROOM, STARFLEET COMMAND
[WARDROOM DOORS WHOOSHED OPENED] As Captain Branson and Commander Ivanova enter wearing their dress uniforms as Admiral Gardner is there with the Captains of several other Coalition vessels that arrived at the base.
FLT ADM. GARDNER: I'm sure you all are wondering why Starfleet has called you all here to Earth, well the United Earth Nation has decided to declare war against the Romulan Star Empire.
CAPT. BRANSON: We're still getting information from a few outposts along the border that the Romulans are moving through Coalition Space, with recent attacks on Draken IV, Capory, and recently Berengaria.
FLT ADM. GARDNER: This is why we're going act now.
Admiral Gardner inputs commands into the console and the screen changes to the Algeron system.
FLT ADM. GARDNER: This is the Algeron system we'll have to keep it from falling to the Romulans.
CAPT. TOWE: Who's leading the battlegroup sir?
Admiral Gardner looks at John.
FLT ADM. GARDNER: Captain Branson.
John is surprised.
[END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT. EARTH ORBIT, SOL SYSTEM [OPTICAL]
Enterprise is docked in one of the dry-dock berths receiving a few upgrades to her defensive systems.
INT. ARMORY, ENTERPRISE NX-01
The armory team is reloading Enterprise's photonic torpedoes and recharging her phase cannons and upgrading her hull-plating to defend the ship better then ever.
ENS. JOHNSON [re: PADD]: We've got a full complement of photonic torpedoes and our phase cannons are currently being recharged.
Jack turns to him.
LTJG. MASON: That's good Henry what are you doing?
ENS. JOHNSON: I'm not transferring off the vessel if that's what you are wondering.
LTJG. MASON [smiles]: That's good.
[COM CHIRPS] As Captain Branson's voice comes over the com.
CAPT. BRANSON [com voice]; Senior staff report to the conference room
Lieutenant Mason leaves the armory.
CUT TO:
INT. CONFERENCE ROOM, ENTERPRISE NX-01
ANGLE - WALL MONITOR [OPTICAL]
shows the Algeron system.
CAPT. BRANSON: Starfleet believes that the Romulan battlegroup will be here.
LTCMDR. T'LAR: That system is largely unexplored.
LTJG. MASON: So no strategic value?
LTCMDR. T'LAR: None.
CAPT. BRANSON: Whatever the case is the Admiralty wants to keep it from falling into Romulan hands.
The senior staff look at each other.
CAPT. BRANSON: I know we were expecting more of an exploration time but if the Romulans get Algeron they'll be able to strike at 15 different Coalition colony worlds, we've got our work cut out for us let's bring it.
JUMP CUT TO:
EXT. SPACEDOCK [OPTICAL]
Umbilical's snap off as the impulse engines glow blue and the Enterprise slowly moves out of the dry-dock berth.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01
ENS. CARLSON: We're free and clear to maneuver sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Julia, have all ships prepare to go to warp course the Algeron System. 
LTJG. SMITH; Aye, sir all ships are responding.
CAPT. BRANSON: Warp four Ensign.
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, sir warp four.
EXT. SPACE [OPTICAL]
The 1st battlegroup enters warp one at a time on course for the Algeron system.
INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM, ENTERPRISE NX-01
John sits at his desk as he's looking at the monitor.
ANGLE - MONITOR [OPTICAL]
shows a video message from Sasha days before they divorced.
SASHA [monitor]: Hi, John. I'm sorry I haven't written you sooner, but, uh...it's been really busy. They've really got us going here. They must have made you Captain of your own NX-class vessel by now. And if they haven't, tell 'em to talk to me. I love it out here. That's also the problem. Because I think I'm gonna go career. I want to command a ship of my own.
And you know...I don't think that's gonna leave a lot of room... for you and me, John. I know that's not what you wanted to hear. But, uh...I have to follow my heart. I'm sorry. Write me, all right? Write me so that I know we'll always be friends and co-parent our daughters''
Message pauses as John sits there.
EXT. WARP SPACE [OPTICAL]
The 1st battlegroup soars at warp.
INT. MAIN ENGINEERING, ENTERPRISE NX-01
Commander Williams and her engineering staff are working at the consoles.
CREWWOMAN: Here you are, Commander.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: Thank you.
She looks at another officer.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: Nice job, Ensign.
[COM CHIRPS] As Captain Branson goes over the com.
CAPT. BRANSON [com voice]: Tactical Alert, all crew to battle stations
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: You heard the man everyone!
They rush to their stations.
EXT. COALITION-ROMULAN BORDER, ALERGON SYSTEM [OPTICAL]
The 1st battlegroup is at impulse.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01 [TACTICAL ALERT]
[RED LIGHTS FLASHING] As the crew are at their stations.
LTCMDR. T'LAR: Detecting 148 Romulan vessels cruisers and frigates as well as several fighters.
CAPT. BRANSON: Open a channel to the fleet.
Lieutenant Smith works the com console.
LTJG. SMITH: Channel opened sir.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson to fleet tactical alert standby to engage the enemy forces.
LTJG. MASON: Phase cannons are powered and torpedoes are loaded.
EXT. ALGERON SYSTEM [OPTICAL]
The Romulan battlegroup approaches the Coalition 1st battlegroup.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, IRW SWIFT STRIKE [TACTICAL ALERT]
ROMULAN TACTICAL OFFICER: Enemy battlegroup on an attack vector.
VICE ADM. KHAZARA: Activate the drones attack vector one-seven-seven.
Romulan Science Officer works the console.
EXT. ALGERON SYSTEM [OPTICAL]
Two teleacapture drones appear out of nowhere and send out a energy wave that washes over Enterprise.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01 [TACTICAL ALERT]
[LIGHTS AND CONSOLE SCREENS FLICKERING] As Captain Branson looks around the bridge.
LTCMDR. T'LAR: We are losing main power.
LTJG. MASON: We're losing weapons. 
LTJG. SMITH: So, the rest of the battlegroup.
EXT. ALGERON SYSTEM [OPTICAL]
A Vulcan combat cruiser fires at an Intrepid-class light cruiser destroying it utterly.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01 [TACTICAL ALERT]
ANGLE - TRANSPARENT VIEWER [OPTICAL]
shows what happened.
CAPT. BRANSON: What the?
LTCMDR. T'LAR: A Vulcan cruiser has a Starfleet vessel.
ANGLE - TRANSPARENT VIEWER [OPTICAL]
shows a Andorian combat cruiser attacks a Tellarite warship.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: What the hell is going on?
LTCMDR. T'LAR: Unknown Commander.
CAPT. BRANSON: Enterprise to fleet fall back I repeat fall back!
EXT. ALGERON SYSTEM [OPTICAL]
The remaining Coalition vessels shoots off into the distance one at a time as the Enterprise the pride of Starfleet is also forced to retreat.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, IRW SWIFT STRIKE [TACTICAL ALERT]
Vice Admiral Khazara smirks at the victory he easily gained in the name of the Romulan Star Empire.
VICE ADM. KHAZARA: Contact the Praetor and inform him of the victory we gained in the name of the Romulan Star Empire.
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT. COALITION SPACE [OPTICAL]
Enterprise has a grapple wire attached to a damaged Tellarite cruiser as a Vulcan D'Kyr-class vessel has a tractor beam locked onto an Andorian Kumari-class warship to Starbase 2 Ahoska Station.
INT. WARDROOM, STARBASE 2
CAPT. BRANSON: We were completely powerless as the Romulans somehow turned the other Coalition vessels against each other.
VICE ADM. HALSEY: Damn it what do we do?
VULCAN ADMINISTER T'PAU: I have no choice but to pull all Vulcan forces from the war effort till we can find a way to better defend our vessels against the Romulan drones.
Vice Admiral Halsey, Captain Branson, General Keval, and Captain Prev are shocked by this.
VICE ADM. HALSEY: Minister there's no reason for you to pull your forces from the war effort, this is what the Empire wants.
VULCAN ADMINISTER T'PAU: I am sorry but we must do what have to in order to remain safe.
She gets up from the chair and leaves the wardroom.
CAPT. BRANSON: This isn't good.
Admiral Halsey looks at him.
EXT. COALITION SPACE [OPTICAL]
Re-establishing shot.
[END OF ACT FOUR, FADE OUT, ENDING CREDITS]
==Cast==
===Main Cast===
Actor 	Character 	Rank 	Position
Jarvis Davidson 	John Branson 	Captain 	CO
Felecia Linkous 	Zhasa Ivanova 	Lieutenant Commander 	Executive Officer
Kevin Regan 	Jack Mason 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	Chief Tactical/Security Officer
Ferne Myers 	Stephanie Williams	Lieutenant Commander 	Chief Engineer
Delena "Dee" Lusk 	Kara Carlson 	Ensign 	Chief conn Officer
Sadie Brickhouse-Waymire	Julia Smith 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	Chief Communications Officer
Jacob Elliot 	Steven Carlson 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	Chief Medical Officer
Becky Elliot 	T'Lar 	Lieutenant Commander 	Chief Science Officer
===Guest Stars===
Actor	Character 	Rank 	Position
TBA 	Harris Payne 	Ensign 	Assistance Chief Engineer
TBA 	Kayla Mackenzie 	Chief Petty Officer	Transporter Chief
TBA 	Sean Hansen 	Ensign 	Assistance Chief Science Officer
TBA 	Saskai Takahashi	Ensign 	Assistance Chief Medical Officer
TBA 	Henry Johnson 	Ensign 	Assistance Chief Armory Officer
===Special Guest Stars===
Actor 	Character 	Rank 	Position
TBA 	Thomas Halsey 	Vice Admiral 	Starfleet Flag Officer
TBA 	T'Pau 	N/A 	Vulcan Administer
TBA 	D'deridex 	N/A 	Romulan Praetor
TBA 	Khazara 	Vice Admiral 	Romulan Flag Officer
TBA 	Samuel Gardner	Fleet Admiral 	Commander and Chief
TBA 	Nathan Samuels	N/A 	Prime Minister
TBA 	Keval 	General 	Commanding Officer
TBA 	Jamie Towe 	Captain 	Commanding Officer
TBA 	Prev 	Captain 	Commanding Officer
TBA 	Sasha Fletcher	Commander 	Executive Officer
TBA 	George Casey 	General 	Supreme Commander of MACOs
Ashley Kalfas 	Jessica Smith 	Captain 	Commanding Officer
Juliet Goodwin	Emily Wallace 	Ensign 	Chief Communications Officer
TBA 	Tina Branson 	Ensign 	Assistance Chief Conn Officer
TBA 	Sarah Branson 	Lieutenant Commander	First Officer
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===