The Draken IV Massacre (Ent Era episode)

The Draken IV Massacre is the 7th episode of first season of Starship Enterprise.
==Synopsis==
The Coalition colony world of Draken IV is under attack. Enterprise, along with a taskforce of Starfleet vessels, is sent to investigate but when they arrive they discover the world brutally assaulted by the Romulans. 
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT. ROMULAN SPACE, ZETA VOLTANIS SYSTEM, ZETA VOLTANIS IV [OPTICAL]'
An establishing shot of a Romulan base that's flanked by several Romulan cruisers, frigates, and light cruisers.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, IRW SWIFT STRIKE
[DOORS WHOOSHED OPENED] As Admiral Khazara walks onto the deck of his flagship.
ADM. KHAZARA [Romulan]: Are we ready?
EXECUTIVE OFFICER [Romulan]: Yes Admiral all ships are ready to depart for Coalition Space.
Admiral Khazara sits in the Captain's chair.
VICE ADM. KHAZARA [Romulan]: Engage.
EXT. ROMULAN SPACE, ZETA VOLTANIS SYSTEM, ZETA VOLTANIS IV [OPTICAL]'
The Romulan battlegroup departs from Zeta Voltanis IV and enter warp one at a time.
JUMP CUT TO:
EXT. COALITION-ROMULAN BORDER, DRAKEN SYSTEM, DRAKEN IV ORBIT [OPTICAL]
Starbase 4 a Watchtower-class base is in orbit of the planet as transport vessels can be seen coming and going from the base as we see two Coalition vessels two Intrepid-Class light cruisers Salazer and McKinley.
DR. CLARKSON [voice over]: Doctor Anna Clarkson's Personal Log January 8th, 2155, It has been a few days since me and Robert have been on Draken IV, over seeing the agricultural development of the Draken IV colony
EXT. MAIN COLONY, DRAKEN IV SURFACE - DAY [OPTICAL]
An establishing shot of the Draken IV main colony as it shows the progress of what the colony has been through since it was established.
DR. CLARKSON [voice over, continuing]: It's also been a few days since I've heard from Kyle or Anne, while I've heard from Anne on a daily basis Kyle on the other hand has been very difficult to get a hold of due to the Harrison being on the frontier establishing subspace relays so ships and colonies can keep in touch with Earth. Speaking of Starfleet Command they've been stone walling me for the past few days I can only hope they don't get to arrogant
As Anna is finishing up her log entry her husband Doctor Robert Clarkson walks up to her.
ROBERT: So how did the meeting go?
Anna turns to Robert.
ANNA [sighs]: We, were arguing for three hours about colonial defense and asked Starfleet to send more ships to defend the colony, but Rear Admiral Gardner refused stating that we don't have enough heavy cruisers for the taskforce I was asking for.
ROBERT: You'll think of something you always do come on I'll make you my famous chicken fried rice it may not be as famous as John's but I know a few tricks.
ANNA [smiles]: Alright.
They head for their colony house.
EXT. COALITION-ROMULAN BORDER, DRAKEN SYSTEM, DRAKEN IV ORBIT [OPTICAL]
A close up of the McKinley a Intrepid-class light cruiser half saucer design.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, MCKINLEY
The bridge is the same design as the S.S Intrepid's bridge.
CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER [re: scanner scope]: Captain, long range scanners are detecting some strange readings bearing 2-1-3 mark 12, distances at least 500 kilometers away.
CAPT. STANLEY: Has it made contact with us?
CHIEF COM OFFICER: No, sir not yet whatever it is they're running on com blackout.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Maybe its the Enterprise?
CAPT. STANLEY: She's not due to arrive till 0830 hours tomorrow to relieve us so we can head to Starbase 2 for some R&R, let's investigate helm take us to the coordinates com inform Captain Ellison we're investigating some strange readings and will be back soon.
COM OFFICER: Aye, sir.
EXT. SPACE [OPTICAL]
The McKinley turns to port to head to the unknown disturbance. 
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, MCKINLEY
The crew are ready for anything that comes their way, as Captain Stanley stands behind both helm and navigation stations.
CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER [re: scanner scope]: INCOMING CONTACT ITS ROMULANS! 
CAPT. STANLEY: TACTICAL ALERT!!! 
Lights dimmed but it was too late. 
EXT. SPACE [OPTICAL]
A green beam pulsed forward and struck the McKinley right behind the bridge, bypassing the shields. A rumbling pulsated throughout the ship, and a sicken roar engulfed the bridge. Outside the McKinley began to explode all over. Flames and oxygen disappeared into the vacuum of space. The McKinley tumbled out of control and drifted. With a silent boom the dish broke in half and the core breached evaporating the ship and sending debris scattering outward. 
The attacking vessels head towards the unsuspecting planet. 
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT, STARTING CREDIT]
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT. WARP SPACE [OPTICAL]
[EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALL OVER OPENING SCENES]
Enterprise soars at warp.
INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS, ENTERPRISE NX-01
John Branson who's sleeping as a female hand comes into view. 
JESSICA: Morning.
John turns over to face his girlfriend Jessica Smith who's visiting from the Excelsior NX-08.
JOHN [smiles]: Morning.
JESSICA [smiles]: I needed this break from the Excelsior.
JOHN: It was good that we were at Starbase 2, we should rendezvous with the Excelsior soon.
JESSICA [groans]: I don't wanna go.
JOHN [smiles]: I know but you got to baby and we'll see each other again.
JESSICA [smiles]: I'll hold you to that.
EXT. COALITION SPACE [OPTICAL]
Both Enterprise and Excelsior are docked with each other.
INT. D DECK CORRIDOR, PORT AIRLOCK, ENTERPRISE NX-01
The light went from red to green as the doors opened as both John and Jessica hug each other.
JOHN: You watch yourself out there.
JESSICA [smiles]: I will and you do the same.
They kiss and Jessica walks into the airlock and heads to the Excelsior as the door closed.
[COM CHIRPS] As Commander Ivanova's voice comes over the com.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: Bridge to Captain Branson
John toggles the com panel.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson here.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: You've got an incoming transmission from Starfleet Command its Fleet Admiral Gardner
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Patch it to my ready room I'm on my way up.
He ends the com call and heads to the turbo-lift.
EXT. COALITION SPACE [OPTICAL]
Enterprise remains at station keeping along with the Excelsior.
INT. BRIEFING ROOM, ENTERPRISE NX-01
The senior staff are waiting for Captain Branson.
LTJG. MASON: It must be something pretty serious.
[BRIEFING ROOM DOORS WHOOSHED OPENED] As Commander Williams enters.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS [confused]: What's going on? 
LTJG. MASON: The Captain wants to talk to us.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: About what?
LTJG. SMITH: He's speaking to Admiral Gardner. It's the third time in the last hour. 
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: Well, something's obviously up. 
DR. CARLSON: I can't remember the last time he asked me to join the senior staff for a briefing. 
LTJG. MASON: Maybe it has something to do with the
[BRIEFING ROOM DOORS WHOOSHED OPENED] As Captain Branson enters as they all stand.
CAPT. BRANSON: There's been an attack on Draken IV colony.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: What do you mean attack?
CAPT. BRANSON: A fleet of Romulan warbirds crossed into Coalition Space and attacked the Draken IV colony. There may have been a million casualties.
LTJG. MASON [shocked]: A million?
CAPT. BRANSON: Starfleet is gathering a taskforce of vessels to investigate and if need be engage the Romulan forces we've been ordered to report to the taskforce.
ENS. CARLSON: It'll take time to get to the Draken system sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: I know Kara just get us there best speed.
EXT. COALITION SPACE [OPTICAL]
Both Enterprise and Excelsior's warp engines powered up and both vessels shoot off into the distance into a burst of light.
[END OF ACT ONE, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT. WARP SPACE [OPTICAL]
Enterprise and Excelsior are on course for Draken IV.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01
The crew are all at their stations as Ensign Carlson reports.
ENS. CARLSON: We'll arrive at Draken IV in a few hours sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Engine status?
Commander Williams turns from the engineering station to report.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: Stable. But we've maintained warp five point two for longer than is recommended, sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: I know Steph.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: John, doesn't Kyle and Anne's parents live on Draken IV?
CAPT. BRANSON: Yeah they do Julia open a channel to the Harrison.
LTJG. SMITH: Aye, sir.
Lieutenant Smith works the communication console.
LTJG. SMITH: Captain Towe is responding.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Lieutenant Smith works the console.
ANGLE - TRANSPARENT VIEWER [OPTICAL]
shows the ready room of Jamie Towe aboard the Harrison NCC-1941.
CAPT. TOWE [viewer]: John, what can I do for you?
CAPT. BRANSON: Draken IV has been attacked and Starfleet Command sent us to investigate.
CAPT. TOWE [viewer]: Isn't that were Kyle and Anne's parents are at?
CAPT. BRANSON [nods]: Yes, we're meeting up with a taskforce of Coalition vessels to see what happened and if there's survivors.
CAPT. TOWE [viewer]: I'll let Kyle know
CAPT. BRANSON [nods]: Alright thanks Branson out.
Transmission ends.
EXT. WARP SPACE [OPTICAL]
The Enterprise soars at warp.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01
The crew are at their stations as Captain Branson sits in the Captain's chair as Lieutenant Smith turns to report.
LTJG. SMITH: Captain, we're receiving a hail from the S.S. Intrepid its Commander Anne Clarkson.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
ANGLE - TRANSPARENT VIEWER [OPTICAL]
shows the office of Commander Anne Clarkson.
CMDR. CLARKSON [viewer]: John, its good to see you again
CAPT. BRANSON [smiles]: You to Anne what's up?
CMDR. CLARKSON [viewer]: Well, I found out that the beacon I gave my parents to use in case they're in danger has been activated. I advised Starfleet Command of it but they already received a distress call from the McKinley under Captain Stanley, I'm worried about my parents John they never forget to call either me or Kyle
CAPT. BRANSON: Anne we're heading there now to see what is going on I was able to get ahold of the Harrison but it was Captain Towe she told me that she'll let Kyle know so its only a matter of time till they contact us but who knows what his reaction will be.
CMDR. CLARKSON [viewer]: Yeah, well dad wasn't too happy with Kyle's choice of joining Starfleet instead of doing what they do but mom was always supportive of our choice to join Starfleet
CAPT. BRANSON: True but he was always wanting to do something more then just go planet to planet.
Then Ensign Carlson reports.
ENS. CARLSON: We're approaching the edge of the Draken System.
CAPT. BRANSON: Anne?
CMDR. CLARKSON [viewer]: It's alright I understand Clarkson out
CAPT. BRANSON: Drop us out of warp.
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, sir dropping to impulse.
EXT. EDGE OF DRAKEN SYSTEM [OPTICAL]
TWO FLASHES. As both Enterprise and Excelsior slowly slipped out of warp and approach the Coalition taskforce of 13 Vulcan D'Kyr-class cruiser, 14 Andorian Kumari-class heavy cruisers, 9 Tellarite Phinda-class warships and at least 13 Starfleet vessels 2 NX-Class vessels, 4 Intrepid-class light cruisers, 9 Ganges-class heavy cruisers.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01
ANGLE - TRANSPARENT VIEWER [OPTICAL]
shows the approaching Romulan force.
CAPT. BRANSON: And here they come.
Then Lieutenant Smith reports.
LTJG. SMITH: Captain, we're receiving a hail from Fleet Admiral Gardner ordering us to proceed to Draken IV at best speed he and the rest of the battlegroup will handle the Romulan forces.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: He wants us to slip out in a middle of a fight?
CAPT. BRANSON: Orders are orders Z Kara proceed.
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
Ensign Carlson works the helm station and activates the warp drive.
EXT. EDGE OF DRAKEN SYSTEM [OPTICAL]
Enterprise departs from the main taskforce and engaged her warp engines shooting off into the distance into a burst of light, as the Romulan taskforce approaches the Coalition force.
[END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT. WARP SPACE [OPTICAL]
Enterprise proceeds to Draken IV.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01
The crew are listening to the Fleet com.
FLEET COMMUNICATIONS: Flagship to Endeavor. Standby to engage at grid A-fifteen. Defiant and Bozeman, fall back to mobile position one. Acknowledge. We have it in visual range. A Romulan taskforce on course zero point two one five
FLEET COMMUNICATIONS: All units open fire. They've broken through the defense perimeter. Continue to attack. We need reinforcements. Ninety-six dead and twenty-two wounded on the Lexington
[static fills the com] As everyone is tensed up and worried about their comrades as both John and Julia are worried about Jessica.
ENS. CARLSON: We're approaching Draken IV sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Tactical Alert, all power to hullplating standby torpedoes and phase cannons.
EXT. COALITION-ROMULAN BORDER, DRAKEN SYSTEM, DRAKEN IV ORBIT [OPTICAL]
A Flash. As Enterprise slowly slips out of warp.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01 [TACTICAL ALERT]
ANGLE - TRANSPARENT VIEWER [OPTICAL]
shows debris field of Starbase 3 and the other vessels that were around the Outpost.
As the Camera pulls back to show Captain Branson standing next to the helm station as Commander T'Lar gets her report.
LTCMDR. T'LAR: There is a fair amount of debris in the area mostly from Starbase 3 and the vessels that were around the base.
CAPT. BRANSON: What about the planet?
Commander T'Lar checks her console read out.
LTCMDR. T'LAR: I cannot get a clear reading there must be something in the atmosphere that is blocking our scans.
CAPT. BRANSON: T'Lar, scan for any residual EM signatures we can't afford to have the Romulans get the drop on us.
LTCMDR. T'LAR: Aye, sir.
Commander T'Lar works at her station.
CAPT. BRANSON: Z, you've got the bridge Mister Mason, Ensign Carlson you're with me have Doctor Carlson and a medical team meet us in the launch bay.
LTJG. SMITH [nods]: Aye, sir.
The trio enters the lift.
EXT. MAIN COLONY, DRAKEN IV SURFACE - DAY [OPTICAL]
An establishing shot of the Draken IV main colony as shuttlepods 1 and 2 approaches the colony center and lands.
CAPT. BRANSON: My god this is bad.
DR. CARLSON: How do you expect to find survivors?
CAPT. BRANSON: Just search for survivors.
DR. CARLSON [nods]: Aye, sir.
They spread out to search for survivors.
EXT. COALITION-ROMULAN BORDER, DRAKEN SYSTEM, DRAKEN IV ORBIT [OPTICAL]
Enterprise is in orbit of the planet.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01 [TACTICAL ALERT]
Commander Ivanova sits in the Captain's chair.
LTCMDR. T'LAR: Commander, I'm detecting something bearing 2-1-2 mark 80.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: What is it?
Commander Ivanova works the science station.
LTCMDR. T'LAR: Three residual EM signatures Romulan vessels.
Commander Ivanova tenses up.
EXT. COALITION-ROMULAN BORDER, DRAKEN SYSTEM, DRAKEN IV ORBIT [OPTICAL]
Three Romulan cruisers approach Enterprise.
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT. MAIN COLONY, DRAKEN IV SURFACE - NIGHT [OPTICAL]
An establishing shot of the Draken IV main colony as the rescue team searches for survivors, Captain Branson comes across the Clarkson's colony house he walks to the door and checks his particle rifle and turns the light on and goes into the house.
INT. CLARKSON COLONY HOUSE, DRAKEN IV SURFACE
He shines his light into the house checks the corners for hostiles, he carefully walks through the house searching for both Robert and Anna Clarkson but so far hasn't come across them.
[COM CHIRPS] He gets out his communicator and opens it.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson here.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: Captain, we've got company three Romulan warbirds on an intercept course
JUMP CUT TO:
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01 [TACTICAL ALERT]
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [to com]: I recommend you and the rescue team get back up here so we can warp out of the system.
CAPT. BRANSON [com voice]: The others found 14 survivors I am still trying to locate the Clarkson's standby to beam me up
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [to com]: Standing by sir, Transporter bay Kayla you're up.
INT. C DECK CORRIDOR, TRANSPORTER AREA, ENTERPRISE NX-01 [TACTICAL ALERT]
Chief Mackenzie toggles the com panel.
CHIEF MACKENZIE [to com]: Standing by Commander.
INT. CLARKSON COLONY HOUSE, DRAKEN IV SURFACE
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson to Mason, Jack report?
LTJG. MASON [com voice]: We've got the 14 survivors loaded up in pods 1 and 2 just waiting for you sir''
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Negative get back to Enterprise with the survivors that's an order.
LTJG. MASON [com voice]: Very well sir, good luck
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: You to Branson out.
Then the transporter hums as Romulan soldiers materialized in the Clarkson's house and a fire fight starts as Captain Branson takes cover behind the wall firing his rifle.
EXT. COALITION-ROMULAN BORDER, DRAKEN SYSTEM, DRAKEN IV ORBIT [OPTICAL]
Enterprise does battle with the three Romulan warbirds.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01 [TACTICAL ALERT]
WHUMPH! Sparks erupt from the ceiling and back MSD.
LTJG. MASON: Hullplating down to 86%!
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Return fire!
Lieutenant Mason works the tactical console.
EXT. COALITION-ROMULAN BORDER, DRAKEN SYSTEM, DRAKEN IV ORBIT [OPTICAL]
Enterprise fires her phase cannons at the Romulan vessels scores some brutal hits on the lead vessel destroying it utterly.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01 [TACTICAL ALERT]
LTJG. MASON: One enemy target destroyed Commander!
WHUMPH! More sparks erupt from the ceiling and behind Lieutenant Mason.
LTJG. MASON: Forward plating is down to 34%!
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Defensive pattern Archer-10.
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, Commander.
INT. CLARKSON COLONY HOUSE, DRAKEN IV SURFACE
Captain Branson is still having the fire fight with the Romulan soldiers as a barley alive Robert Clarkson wakes up and shot three more soldiers as Captain Branson goes to him.
ROBERT [breathes heavily]: J-John, so very good to see you again.
John gets some cloth to stem the bleeding.
CAPT. BRANSON: Well, I can see that you had some fun.
DR. R CLARKSON [snickers]: Y-Yeah, they beamed down soldiers and killed half a dozen colonist.
FLASHBACK SCENE:
INT. LIVING ROOM, CLARKSON COLONY HOME
Both Anna and Robert enter the house and quickly lock the door as flashes of disruptor and phase pistol fire can be seen and heard.
ANNA [to com]: This is Doctor Ana Clarkson to the SS Elezar we're under attack by the Romulans, and we're in need of MACOs to help us. 
Static over the com she turns to her husband as she attempts to get in touch with the SS McKinley. 
DR. A CLARKSON (to com): SS McKinley come in do you read we're in need of emergency assistance. 
More static over the com as Robert turns to her. 
ROBERT: Maybe their both destroyed. 
Then they hear banging on the door as Robert gets something to defend himself with as Anna activates the emergency distress beacon that Anne gave her before they left Earth. 
ROBERT: I'll hold them off get to the lab and send a transmission to Outpost 3 quickly! 
Anna rushes to the doors to the lab and inputs commands into the panel.
[LAB DOORS WHOOSHED OPENED] As Anna enters.
INT. LAB AREA, CLARKSON HOUSE
Anna rushes to the console and inputs commands quickly as the com activates.
DR. A CLARKSON (to com): Outpost 3 this is Doctor Anna Clarkson on the surface we've got Romulans on the surface, they're attacking people and slaughtering them and bombarding the surface with their disruptors. 
Nothing but static over the com. 
INT. LIVING ROOM, CLARKSON COLONY HOME
The front door disappears in an explosion, and there's a fire-fight between Robert Clarkson and the Romulan soldiers as two go down.
ROBERT: You Romulan bastards aren't getting the drop on me or my wife!
He's then shot several times as he falls down to the floor.
INT. LAB AREA, CLARKSON HOUSE
Anna rushes to the console and inputs commands quickly as the com activates.
ANNA (to com): This is Doctor Anna Clarkson of the Federation agricultural group we're under attack by Romulan soldiers and warships, we haven't heard from the two Starships in orbit we can only assume that they were destroyed along with the outpost and other vessels in orbit of the planet. The Romulans are murdering and slaughtering everyone in their path we need help please send help I beg of you please! 
[END OF FLASHBACK SCENE]
INT. LIVING ROOM, CLARKSON COLONY HOME
A bloody Robert leans on the wall of his house.
CAPT. BRANSON: What about Anna?
Robert looks at the blown out doors to the lab as John picks up his rifle to enter.
INT. LAB AREA, CLARKSON HOUSE
Captain Branson enters the darken room.
CAPT. BRANSON: Mrs. Clarkson? You in here?
He surveys the room with the light on his rifle.
EXT. COALITION-ROMULAN BORDER, DRAKEN SYSTEM, DRAKEN IV ORBIT [OPTICAL]
Enterprise fires her phase cannons at the Romulan vessels scores some brutal hits on the remaining vessels.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01 [TACTICAL ALERT]
LTJG. MASON: Both enemy vessels have been destroyed Commander.
Commander Ivanova toggles the com panel.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [to com]: Ivanova to Captain Branson.
INT. LAB AREA, CLARKSON HOUSE
Captain Branson gets out his communicator and opens it.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson here go ahead.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: We were able to dispatch the Romulan squadron
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Good work Z I was able to find Mr. Clarkson I'm still looking for Mrs. Clarkson so standby.
He closed his communicator and continues searching.
EXT. COALITION-ROMULAN BORDER, DRAKEN SYSTEM, DRAKEN IV ORBIT [OPTICAL]
A Flash. The remaining Coalition fleet slowly slips out of warp and enters orbit.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01 [TACTICAL ALERT]
LTJG. SMITH: We're being hailed by Admiral Gardner.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: On screen.
ANGLE - TRANSPARENT VIEWER [OPTICAL]
shows the bridge of the George Washington and Fleet Admiral Gardner.
FLT ADM. GARDNER [viewer]: Commander report?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We've found 14 survivors from the colony sir.
FLT ADM. GARDNER [viewer]: We were able to defeat the Romulan forces but we took heavy losses
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We can see that.
Then Commander T'Lar reports.
LTCMDR. T'LAR: Commander sensors are detecting a battlegroup of Romulan warships.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: How many vessels?
Commander T'Lar checks her read out and reports.
LTCMDR. T'LAR: 1,452 vessels.
FLT ADM. GARDNER [viewer]: My god, we can't take on that many vessels we'll have to depart from Draken IV
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: But what about Captain Branson.
FLT ADM. GARDNER [viewer]: We can't help him
The crew reacts to what Gardner said.
INT. LAB AREA, CLARKSON HOUSE
Captain Branson finds Anna bloody but alive as he gets out his communicator and opens it.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson to Enterprise.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: Enterprise here go ahead sir
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: I found Anna Clarkson, request emergency beam out now.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: Sir, we've got a issue up here
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01 [TACTICAL ALERT]
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [to com]: Sir, we're detecting at least 1,452 warships.
CAPT. BRANSON [com voice]: What?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [to com]: Yeah, and Admiral Gardner wants to leave you behind.
INT. LAB AREA, CLARKSON HOUSE
Captain Branson finds Anna bloody but alive as he gets out his communicator and opens it.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: You've gotta be kidding me? Standby.
He closed his communicator as a badly wounded Mr. Clarkson staggers into the room.
CAPT. BRANSON: Come on Mister Clarkson we've gotta go.
ROBERT; No, we have a plan to destroy the entire colony should it fall to the Romulans Starfleet Command installed several anti-matter explosives 200 megatons each.
CAPT. BRANSON [shocked]: 200 megatons?
ROBERT [groans]: Y-Yeah.
CAPT. BRANSON: Set it to overload and come on.
ROBERT: I can't the base was destroyed only there you could set it to overload but here I have to remain behind to detonate them with this fail-safe device.
Several green energy blots whizz by the pair as Captain Branson fires back as Robert looks at him.
ROBERT: GO! CAPTAIN!
John tosses Robert his phase pistol as he opens his communicator.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson to Enterprise two to beam up.
Both Captain Branson and Anna dematerialized as Robert fires at the soldiers but is shot again and again as he crawls to the fail-safe device.
INT. C DECK CORRIDOR, TRANSPORTER AREA, ENTERPRISE NX-01 [TACTICAL ALERT]
Chief Mackenzie works the console and activates the transporter, as both Captain Branson and a wounded Doctor Anna Clarkson materialized on the pad as a medical team helps her to sickbay.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson to bridge we may want to get out of here we're about to have a big bang.
EXT. COALITION-ROMULAN BORDER, DRAKEN SYSTEM, DRAKEN IV ORBIT [OPTICAL]
Enterprise and the remaining Coalition battlegroup depart from orbit and each enters warp one at a time as Enterprise is the last to enter warp.
INT. LAB AREA, CLARKSON HOUSE
A badly wounded Robert turns to face the Romulan Commander who removes his helmet to reveal his pointy ears.
ROMULAN COMMANDER: You're dying so I'm allowing you to see me as I am before you die.
ROBERT [coughs, laughs]: You're wrong buddy so dead wrong.
ROMULAN SOLDIER: COMMANDER!
The Romulan Commander turns to see the countdown on the screen reach 0.
EXT. MAIN COLONY, DRAKEN IV SURFACE - NIGHT [OPTICAL]
An establishing shot of the Draken IV main colony as the explosives detonate taking out the entire colony and the Romulan soldiers.
CUT TO:
EXT. BERENGARIA SYSTEM, BERENGARIA VII ORBIT [OPTICAL]
Starbase 1 a Watchtower-Class Starbase is in orbit of the planet as Enterprise and the remaining Coalition fleet are approaching the outpost. As its flanked by several ECS vessels and the Atlantis NX-05. 
INT. SICKBAY, ENTERPRISE NX-01
The medical staff are treating the survivors. 
[SICKBAY DOORS WHOOSHED OPENED] As Captain Branson walks into sickbay and walks over to Doctor Carlson.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report? 
DR. CARLSON: We've got 23 survivors. 
CAPT. BRANSON: And the Clarkson? 
DR. CARLSON: Mrs. Clarkson's injuries were too severe she didn't make it. 
John leaves sickbay.
CUT TO:
INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTER, ENTERPRISE NX-01
Both John and Jessica are laying in bed. 
JESSICA: You alright John? 
John looks at her. 
JOHN: No I was hoping to find them alive. 
Jessica lays her head on his chest. 
JESSICA: Have you told Kyle and Anne? 
JOHN [sighs]: Not yet. 
JESSICA: Maybe you should tell them. 
John looks at her. 
INT. CONFERENCE ROOM, ENTERPRISE NX-01
[CONFERENCE ROOM DOORS WHOOSHED OPENED] As both Anne and Kyle enters as John turns to face them.
JOHN [smiles]: Kyle, Anne thank you for meeting me.
KYLE: Thank you for offering us to come aboard.
ANNE: Did you find them?
JOHN [sighs]: I hate to inform you both that your parents are both dead. 
Both Kyle and Anne are shocked by what they heard. 
ANNE [shocked]: W-What happened?
JOHN [sighs]: We're not sure T'Lar is looking through your parents research now to see what they wanted?
KYLE: What can we do to help?
JOHN: If you know of what your parents were working transfer it to T'Lar and she'll take it from there.
ANNE [nods]: We'll see what we can dig up.
KYLE: We should storm Romulus and bomb them from orbit.
They look at him.
JOHN: We wouldn't survive by the time we reached Romulus Kyle and it would be an act of war.
KYLE: THEY MURDERED MINE AND ANNE'S PARENTS! 
Anne hugs her brother.
EXT. BERENGARIA SYSTEM, BERENGARIA VII ORBIT [OPTICAL]
Enterprise is docked at the base.
[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 	Jonathan Archer	Fleet Captain 	Starfleet Flag Officer
Ashley Kalfas	Jessica Smith 	Captain 	Commanding Officer
TBA 	Khazara 	Vice Admiral 	Commanding Officer
TBA 	Anna Clarkson 	N/A 	Head Researcher
TBA 	Robert Clarkson	N/A 	Leading Researcher
TBA 	Jamie Towe 	Captain 	Commanding Officer
Jeremy Regan 	Kyle Clarkson 	Lieutenant Commander	Engineer
TBA 	Anne Clarkson 	Commander 	First Officer
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===