The Negotiations (TOS episode)

The Negotiations is the 5th episode of the first season in Starship Enterprise.
==Synopsis==
After narrowly escaping the Doomsday Machine the Enterprise is docked at Starbase Six for some repairs as the crew enjoys some much needed R&R, meanwhile Captain Martin must prepare for intense negotiations with the Gorn and Lyran Empire before they break into a full blown war.
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The Enterprise is docked at Starbase Six.
CAPT. MARTIN [voice over]: Captain's Log Stardate 5896.2, After our harrowing encounter with the Doomsday, Enterprise has returned to Starbase Six along the Federation-Klingon Neutral Zone border. Here, the crew will be adjourning for some much-needed rest and relaxation
INT-STARBASE SIX MESS HALL
The place is buzzing with life as everyone is enjoying themselves as John, Jessica, Jamie, and Kyle are enjoying some drinks.
JAMIE: I thought the Doomsday Machine was destroyed by Kirk in 2267?
JOHN: Nope, according to Jim they deployed a buoy to warn vessels of the pending danger how the device reactivated is beyond me but I am just glad that we were able to destroy the creature.
JESSICA: Just glad that you're alright and safe.
JOHN: Same here just wished that for 14 members of my crew that were killed in the encounter.
KYLE: Losses come with the job John you've just got to get over them or you won't be able to preform your duties as a Starfleet Captain.
John looks over at Kyle.
JOHN: I can function very well but if I start bottling up my emotions when I lose a fellow officer then I'll be compromised as a commanding officer.
Then his communicator beeps as he gets it out and flips it open.
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Martin here go ahead.
BRIDGE OFFICER [com voice]: Captain, Commodore Austin is asking to speak with you in his office
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Inform him I'm on my way.
He closed the communicator.
JOHN: Well, duty calls.
Both John and Jessica kiss.
JESSICA: I love you.
JOHN: Love you to.
John leaves the mess hall as Kyle looks at the ladies.
KYLE: Well, I got some engineering work I need to get done on the Harrison. 
Unknown to him and Jamie but noticeable to Jessica is that they're still holding hands they see this and break away. 
KYLE [nervously chuckles]: So, I-I'll see you back on the Harrison then Captain? 
JAMIE: Yes Mister Clarkson. 
Kyle leaves quickly as Jessica turns to Jamie. 
JAMIE: What? 
JESSICA: You and Commander Clarkson? 
JAMIE [blushing a bit]: I-I don't know what you're talking about. 
JESSICA: Come on Jamie its not that bad I mean you two look great together how long? 
JAMIE [sighs]: We met at the Academy and started dating there but we went to separate assignments I didn't keep track of his assignments and I didn't know he was going to be posted to the Harrison till I saw his name on the PADD. 
JESSICA [smiles]: Aw that's so cute. 
JAMIE: Yeah it's nice. 
JESSICA: So, why are you keeping a secret? 
JAMIE: I don't want the Harrison crew think that I am giving him special treatment. 
JESSICA: Wow. 
They kept hanging out. 
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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Theme Song:
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CAPTAIN MARTIN [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 leaps into warp.
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STARSHIP ENTERPRISE
A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION
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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
LTCMDR. 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
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
An establishing shot of Starbase Six as the Enterprise is docked at the base.
INT-STARBASE SIX COMMODORE AUSTIN'S OFFICE
Commodore Austin sits at the desk looking over patrol reports from the Starfleet vessels patrolling along the Neutral Zone border, when the doors chimed as he looks over at the doors.
COMM. AUSTIN: Come.
Doors opened and Captain Martin enters his office.
CAPT. MARTIN: Captain John Martin reporting as ordered sir.
COMM. AUSTIN: At ease Captain.
John goes to at ease as Commodore Austin then brings up John's profile as he studies it.
COMM. AUSTIN: Hmm, your father is James Martin isn't it?
CAPT. MARTIN: Yes, sir.
Commodore Austin looks at the monitor.
COMM. AUSTIN: No issues.
John's confused about why the Commodore is looking at his record as he leans back in the chair.
COMM. AUSTIN: We've got a Gorn and Lyran delegation coming to the Starbase to discuss peace talks.
CAPT. MARTIN: So we're hosting two of the most dangerous species in the Alpha and Beta Quadrants?
COMM. AUSTIN: Yes if we don't then we'll see a war that could spill into Federation Space, and so Starfleet has assigned you to meditate the negotiations.
CAPT. MARTIN [surprised]: Me sir? What about Ambassador Sarek?
COMM. AUSTIN [sighs]: He's conducting negotiations with Andorians and whoever they're have issues with.
[Commodore Austin hands him a PADD.]
COMM. AUSTIN: Both the Gorn Ambassador and Lyran Ambassadors will be here at 1300 hours, and you'll have to get ready before they arrive.
CAPT. MARTIN [re: PADD]: Alright, I'll have Lieutenant Mason prepare for their arrival.
COMM. AUSTIN: How's Lieutenant Mason doing I understand he heard what happened to Captain Mason.
CAPT. MARTIN: He's keeping up with his work as my chief tactical and security officer.
COMM. AUSTIN: Dismissed then Captain.
Captain Martin leaves the office.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Gorn heavy cruisers is approaching the Starbase as the Enterprise is in front of the Starbase.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [YELLOW ALERT]
Transparent viewer shows the Gorn cruisers as Captain Martin stands in front of the helm and navigational station.
CAPT. MARTIN: Report?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Three Gorn heavy cruisers.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: T'Shara what's the class?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: MA12-class.
LT. MITCHELL: Same class as the cruiser that faced Fleet Captain Kirk.
[Lieutenant Smith turns to Captain Branson and reports.]
LT. SMITH: We're being hailed by the lead Gorn vessel.
[Captain Martin is standing facing the transparent viewer.]
CAPT. MARTIN: On screen.
[Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the GCS Gres'sril from the Cestis III Massacre, and Commander S'alath.]
CAPT. MARTIN: Greetings I am John Martin Captain of the Federation Starship USS Enterprise, representing the United Federation of Planets.
CMDR. S'ALATH [viewer]: We are honored to be here Captain Branson
Captain Martin turns to Chin-Riley and then back at the viewer.
CAPT. MARTIN: Thank you but remember your vessel and its escorts will be on a 24 hour watch if they so much as twitch.
CMDR. S'ALATH [viewer]: We agree to your terms
[Transmission ends.]
CAPT. MARTIN: Julia have the Athena and Hercules keep an eye on that Gorn cruisers.
LT. SMITH [nods]: Aye, sir.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Will this bring about peace with the Gorn?
CAPT. MARTIN: I'm not sure but I hope so now all we have to do is wait for the Lyran Empire.
[PROXMITIY ALARM SOUNDS.]
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Detecting a tachyon surge directly ahead.
[Captain Branson turns to the transparent viewer.]
CUT TO:
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
A squadron of Cheetah-class cruisers decloak in front of the Enterprise.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [YELLOW ALERT]
Transparent viewer shows this.
LT. CARLSON [shocked]: That is a lot of ships.
CAPT. MARTIN: Yeah it is.
Lieutenant Smith reports.
LT. SMITH: We're being hailed by the lead vessel.
CAPT. MARTIN: On screen.
Transparent viewer changes to the bridge of the lead Lyran vessel.
CAPT. MARTIN: Greetings I'm John Martin Captain of the Federation Starship USS Enterprise, we're here to represent the United Federation of Planets.
LYRAN COMMANDER (viewer): We are here to make peace with the vial creatures you call Gorn
Captain Martin turns to Una then back to viewer.
CAPT. BRANSON: We're happy that you're doing this and may I say that you have a very big escort Commander.
The Lyran Commander snarls and cuts the transmission.
LT. MITCHELL: Very chatty fellow.
CAPT. MARTIN: If you say so Lieutenant.
[END OF ACT ONE, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise is over the Starbase.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTER
John is getting his dress uniform on as Jessica walks out of bathroom area wearing her Starfleet uniform as she walks over to him.
JOHN: Hey you heading out?
JESSICA [sighs]: Yeah, Starfleet wants us to proceed with second contact of an alien race that the Yorktown encountered a few months ago to add them to the Federation.
John turns to her.
JOHN: You know a good tailor?
Jessica helps him.
JESSICA [smiles]: You look so handsome just like when we first met.
JOHN [smiles]: Thanks.
Then doors chimed.
CAPT. MARTIN: Come.
Doors opened and his ex-wife Lieutenant Commander Mikaela Allenby enters as John is surprised to see her.
JOHN [surprised]: Mikaela, I thought you were at Starbase 12?
MIKAELA: I heard that you were here and I wanted to speak to you so the base Commander allowed me to take a shuttle.
JOHN: Alright, this is my girlfriend Jessica Smith Captain of the Excelsior Jess this is my ex-wife Mikaela Allenby.
JESSICA: Ah, yes I've read your file impressive and I served with your father good officer sorry for your loss.
MIKAELA: Thanks.
JESSICA: Well, I better get to the Excelsior before the crew goes crazy with Hikaru being in command.
Jessica kisses John's cheek and leaves.
JOHN: So what do you wanna talk about?
MIKAELA: I want to talk about what happened between us John I wanna say that I am sorry for hurting you.
John looks at her.
JOHN: Which part the part where I was down in the dumps after I was accused of "rape" or the part where you cheated on me with the Andorian Ambassador?
MIKAELA: That's not fair.
John looks at her and starts to leave his quarters.
JOHN: Life isn't fair sometimes Mikaela but going behind my back wasn't fair either.
He leaves his quarters as Mikaela is standing there.
CUT TO:
INT-STARBASE SIX CONFERENCE ROOM
Doors opened and two Marines enter holding the type-3 particle rifles and have the hand phasers in their holsters wearing tactical vests, as the representatives of both the Gorn and Lyran Star Empire enter the room.
COMM. AUSTIN: Ambassadors welcome to Starbase Six I'm Commodore Joseph Austin commander of this base.
GORN AMBASSADOR (via universal translator): We are glad that the Federation is hosting these delegations
LYRAN AMBASSADOR (Scoffs): Is it because you'll attack us if we even try to talk about peace with you?
The Gorn Ambassador snarls as Captain Martin stands up.
CAPT. MARTIN: Gentlemen please we came this far let's not ruin it with senseless violence.
They sat down at the table.
CAPT. MARTIN: Now there's a few things that we want to go over for now no Gorn or Lyran vessel will power up their weapons to fight if they do so, we'll respond in kind and cripple your vessels.
GORN AMBASSADOR (via Universal Translator): We will adhered to your demands
LYRAN AMBASSADOR: Same here.
COMM. AUSTIN: Let's begin then.
LYRAN AMBASSADOR: Same here.
COMM. AUSTIN: Let's begin then.
CUT TO:
EXT-KLINGON SPACE
A Klingon D7-class warbird is watching Starbase Six from afar.
INT-IKS VORTH MAIN BRIDGE
Transparent viewer shows Starbase Six flanked by Starfleet, Gorn, and Lyran vessels.
CMDR. KOR: What are they doing?
KLINGON OFFICER: Unknown my lord but it doesn't seem to be fighting each other.
LTCMDR. K'MOCK: They could be trying to gain an ally against us we should attack my lord.
Kor looks at his first officer.
CMDR. KOR: If we do attack the Orgainans will disable our vessels and outposts again, do you want that to happen to us again Commander?
K'Mock stands there.
CMDR. KOR: Monitor them and continue it but take no action.
Kor leaves the bridge to his cabin as K'Mock isn't happy about being there watching instead of attacking them.
[END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The Enterprise is docked at Starbase Six.
INT-STARBASE SIX/CONFERENCE ROOM
GORN AMBASSADOR (via Universal Translator): We have a right to defend our border!
LYRAN AMBASSADOR: You attack our people without reason and killed our people and destroy our outposts and colonies!
CAPT. MARTIN: Alright so you attack they fight back or you attack and you fight back, but we need to come to a better understanding then that what if you act like us for a change.
Then they both snarl at Captain Martin and leave the conference room.
CAPT. MARTIN: Uh was it something I said?
COMM. AUSTIN: Oh yes it was.
He leaves as well.
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
John sits at his desk thinking when the com does it's boatswain whistle.
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Branson here.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY [com voice]: Commodore Austin needs you at the Starbase its urgent
John leaves the ready room.
CUT TO:
INT-STARBASE SIX MEDICAL WARD
[The Lyran Ambassador is on the bio-bed dead as Doctor T'Mera is giving her report.]
DR. T'MERA: His neck was snapped clean.
CAPT. MARTIN: What happened?
COMM. AUSTIN: We're not sure but it happened at 0900 hours last night.
DR. T'MERA: Then it could of been one of the Gorn?
COMM. AUSTIN: Its possible.
Captain Martin paces about.
CAPT. MARTIN: If it was the Gorn then we're sitting on a nuclear bomb.
COMM. AUSTIN: I'll put the Starbase and the ships around them to yellow alert.
CAPT. MARTIN: Aye, sir.
Then John's communicator beeps.
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Martin here.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY [com voice]: Sir, I think you and Commodore Austin better get over here we've got a problem
[Both John and Commodore Austin look at each other in confusion.]
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The Gorn taskforce as well as the Lyran taskforce leave the Starbase deflector range, and proceed out into open space.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
[Klaxons are blaring as Captain Martin and Commodore Austin walks onto the bridge, as the boatswain whistle sounds, and Commander Chin-Riley vacates the command chair as she gives her report.]
CMDR. CHIN-RILYE: Both taskforces have moved outside of the Starbase's deflectors, and are moving into open space.
[Captain Martin sits in the Captain's chair as the transparent viewer shows this.]
CAPT. MARTIN: If they start shooting they could hit the Starbase and not care who gets hurt or killed, Kara put us between both battlegroups if they want to start a war they're going to have to go through us in order to do it.
LT. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
Lieutenant Carlson works on her console.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise moves between both battlegroups.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
[Red lights continue to flash as the crew are at their battle stations, Commodore Austin is standing next to the Captain's chair as Captain Martin remains sitting in the chair determined to keep the peace as Lieutenant Smith turns to report.]
LT. SMITH: Captain, we're being hailed by the lead Lyran cruiser as well as the lead Gorn cruiser.
CAPT. MARTIN: Put them both on the main viewer.
Both bridges of the lead vessels appear.
CAPT. MARTIN: Gentlemen what can I do for you?
GORN COMMANDER [viewer, via universal translator]: Captain Branson I recommend that you withdraw from here before your ship is littered with Lyran blood
LYRAN COMMANDER [viewer]: Captain Branson will you please tell this Gorn that you're here representing the Lyran Star Empire and your Federation.
Captain Martin gets up from the Captain's chair.
CAPT. MARTIN: Save it I haven't had the best day right now and I have something to say to the both of you, that you should take to heart your ships will leave Federation Space in peace before we have to do something that we're both going to regret.
GORN COMMANDER [viewer, via universal translator]: Captain what are you saying?
CAPT. MARTIN: I'm saying that both of you have this rival issue that needs to be resolved right now, so each of your vessels will eject your primary phaser coils as you depart Federation Space.
LYRAN COMMANDER [viewer]: BUT WE'LL BE DEFENSELESS
CAPT. MARTIN: That's my offer take it or leave it.
Both commanders think and then transmission ends.
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The Gorn and Lyran forces enter warp one at a time after they ejected their primary phaser coils.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: The Gorn and Lyran forces are departing the sector sir.
[Captain Martin sits in the command chair breathing a sigh of relief.]
CAPT. MARTIN: Stand down from red alert.
[Lights brighten up as the two security officers leave the bridge, as Commodore Austin walks over to him.]
COMM. AUSTIN: I am impressed Captain.
CAPT. MARTIN: Thank you sir negotiation 101 from a former teacher of mine at the Academy.
[Commodore Austin leaves the bridge.]
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: I think he's warming up to you John.
[Captain Martin smirks.]
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise returns to Starbase Six.
[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
===Special Guest Stars===
Character 	Actor(s) 	Rank 	Position
Joseph Austin 	Josh Irwin 	Commodore 	Commanding Officer, Starbase Six, U.S.S. Joshua Chamberlin
Mikaela Allenby	Alexandra Rexford	Lieutenant Commander	Science Officer, Starbase 12
Jessica Smith 	Ashley Kalfas 	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Excelsior NCC-1718
Jamie Towe 	TBA 	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Harrison NCC-1941
Kyle Clarkson 	Jeremy Regan 	Lieutenant Commander	Chief Engineer of Engineering team Alpha, U.S.S. Harrison NCC-1941
Kor 	TBA 	Captain 	Commanding Officer, IKS Vorth
K'Mock 	TBA 	Commander 	Executive Officer, IKS Vorth
S'alath 	TBA 	Commander 	Commanding Officer, GCS Gres'sril
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===