Runabout Rescue (TOS episode)

Runabout Rescue is the 3rd episode of second season of Starship Enterprise.
==Synopsis==
The Enterprise receives a distress call from the U.S.S. Rio Grande they're experience system failures and are requesting assistance.
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-SPACE
The U.S.S. Rio Grande is at impulse speed.
CMDR. GRANGER [voice over]: Commander's Log Stardate 5865.2, The Rio Grande is conducting a survey of an M-class planet in a nearby star system and after that we'll head back to the U.S.S. Dominion for some well deserve R&R
INT-RIO GRANDE CANOPY
Commander Granger and Lieutenant McNair are at the helm and navigational stations as Lieutenant Devin is at the tactical station and Lieutenant Nivarro is at the science station.
LT. NIVARRO: We should be done with the survey in a few hours.
Commander Granger turns to face her.
CMDR. GRANGER: That's good.
LT. DEVIN: I hope that we'd finish soon we've been on this survey for a few days.
CMDR. GRANGER: When we're done we'll set a course for the U.S.S. Dominion.
As she works at the helm the Rio Grande violating shakes as console screens and lights flicker.
CMDR. GRANGER: What's going on?
LT. NIVARRO: I'm not sure Commander but we're losing main power.
CMDR. GRANGER: Send a distress call on all frequencies!!!
CUT TO:
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
Enterprise is at impulse speed.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [NIGHT SHIFT]
The Night shift crew are at the stations as Lieutenant Smith sits in the Captain's chair as Ensign Peterson turns from the communication station and reports.
ENS. PETERSON: Lieutenant I'm receiving a distress call from the U.S.S. Rio Grande NX-62341.
LT. SMITH: She's one of the new Runabouts that Starfleet has been testing out what's the nature of their distress call?
ENS. PETERSON: They've got a system failure and are forced to make an emergency landing at the M-Class world in a planetary system they've been investigating for several days.
LT. SMITH: Helm alter course warp seven senior staff report to the bridge.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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Theme Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhoa7oWPPhk
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CAPTAIN'S OATH:
CAPT. MARTIN [voice over]: Space The Final Frontier These are the Voyages of the Starship Enterprise its continuing 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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A shot over another Federation Starship as the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 is at Station keeping.
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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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The Enterprise exits dry-dock berth. 
JARVIS DAVIDSON 
 AS
CAPT. JOHN MARTIN 
An underbelly shot of the ventral section of the Enterprise as the moon is in full view. 
FELECIA LINKOUS 
 AS
CMDR. UNA CHIN-RILEY 
The Enterprise flying by an interstellar dust cloud. 
KEVIN REGAN 
 AS
LT. JACK MASON 
The Enterprise flying towards an M-Class planet. 
FERNE MYERS 
 AS
LTCMDR. STEPHANIE WILLIAMS 
Enterprise traversing a planetary debris field. 
JACOB ELLIOT 
 AS
DR. STEVEN CARLSON
Enterprise flying by a binary pulsar. 
DELENA "DEE" LUSK 
 AS
LT. KARA CARLSON
BLAKE WAYMIRE 
 AS
LT. TYSON MITCHELL
Enterprise heading towards Arcamon Science Station.
SADIE BRICKHOUSE 
 AS
LT. JULIA SMITH
Enterprise flying by a comet. 
BECKY ELLIOT 
 AS
LTCMDR. T'SHARA
The Enterprise's warp engines power up and she leaps into warp. 
CREATED BY:
JARVIS DAVIDSON & JEREMY REGAN
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
[EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALL OVER OPENING SCENES]
Enterprise is at warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
CMDR. GRANGER [com voice, static]: This is Commander Kate Granger of the U.S.S. Rio Grande we've lost main power, and we're in need of assistance
Captain Martin turns to the others.
CAPT. MARTIN: That's all we were able to received from them.
LTCDMR. T'SHARA: So far no sign of any other vessels in the sector.
CAPT. MARTIN: What do we know the Rio Grande?
CDMR. CHIN-RILEY: The USS Rio Grande (NX-62341) was a prototype runabout that was assigned to the U.S.S. Dominion NCC-2115, the Runabout is under the command of Commander Kate Granger.
Captain Martin looks at the other.
CAPT. MARTIN: So we're rescuing someone else's shuttle well let's do it Julia inform the Dominion of what the situation is.
LT. SMITH [nods]: Aye, sir.
CAPT. MARTIN: Dismissed.
The senior staff leaves the briefing room.
CUT TO:
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE, PLANETARY SYSTEM
The Enterprise emerges from warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
LT. CARLSON: We're secure from warp.
CAPT. MARTIN: T'Shara, run scans.
Commander T'Shara runs her scans and turns to report.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: I've traced the ion trail to the fourth planet.
CAPT. MARTIN: transfer it to the helm.
LT. CARLSON: Got it and setting a course.
EXT-PLANET SURFACE-DAY
The Rio Grande is on the ground.
INT-RIO GRANDE CANOPY
Lieutenant McNair is working on repairing the power systems as Commander Granger walks onto the bridge as she kneels next to him.
CMDR. GRANGER: How's it coming?
LT. MCNAIR [sighs]: So far we've got no power to any system. 
CMDR. GRANGER: Let's hope that someone has picked up our distress call.
EXT-PLANET SURFACE-DAY
Lieutenants Devin and Nivarro are exploring the surface just in case rescue doesn't come to them.
LT. DEVIN [re: tricorders]: I could like it here very pleasant and quiet.
LT. NIVARRO: You would want to live here?
LT. DEVIN: Dah, only if rescue doesn't come.
Then they hear the whining of the transporter sound as they take cover gets their phasers ready but are surprised to see Captain Martin, Doctor Carlson, and Lieutenant Commander Williams.
LT. DEVIN: Captain Martin good to see a friendly face.
They shook hands.
CAPT. MARTIN [smiles]: Good to see you both alive where's your CO?
LT. NIVARRO: Aboard the Rio Grande three clicks from our current position.
CAPT. MARTIN: Lead the way Lieutenants.
They lead the rescue team back to the Rio Grande.
INT-RIO GRANDE CANOPY
Lieutenant McNair is working on repairing the power systems.
EXT-PLANET SURFACE-DAY
The Rio Grande is on the ground as Commander Granger waits for news as she sees Lieutenants Devin and Nivarro return with the Enterprise landing party.
CAPT. MARTIN: Captain John Martin, this is my chief medical officer Doctor Carlson and Lieutenant Commander Stephanie Williams Chief Engineer.
CMDR. GRANGER: Thank god you're here.
CAPT. MARTIN: What happened?
CMDR. GRANGER: We were just surveying this system when we experienced a power failure we had to make an emergency landing.
CAPT. MARTIN: Steph see what you can do.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: Aye, sir.
Commander Williams enter the Rio Grande then John's communicator beeps.
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Martin here.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY [com voice]: Captain, sensors have detected a warp signature it matches the signature of the Klingons
Everyone is shocked by this.
[END OF ACT ONE, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-PLANETARY SYSTEM
A Klingon D7-class warship approaches the fourth planet as the Enterprise's in orbit.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
[KLAXON BLARES]
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Kara come to course 2-1-5 mark 12.
Lieutenant Carlson inputs command into the helm.
EXT-PLANETARY SYSTEM
The Enterprise moves from the planet orbit as the Klingon vessel approaches the vessel.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Ready weapons.
Lieutenant Mason readies the phasers and torpedoes.
LT. MASON; Phaser and torpedoes ready.
LT. SMITH: No response from the Klingons Commander!
EXT-PLANETARY SYSTEM
The Klingon vessel fires at the Enterprise as the disruptor beams strike the port side making the deflectors flicker and crackle.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH!
LT. MASON: Deflectors down to 97%!
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Evasive action beta 7.
Lieutenant Carlson inputs commands into the helm.
EXT-PLANETARY SYSTEM
The Enterprise dodges several torpedo volleys from the D7 cruiser.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Keep those cruisers at range Jack.
LT. MASON: Aye, Commander.
EXT-PLANETARY SYSTEM
The Enterprise fires a volley of photon torpedoes.
CUT TO:
INT-IKS VORTH MAIN BRIDGE
CAPT. KOR: Pathetic evasive maneuvers.
EXT-PLANETARY SYSTEM
The Vorth pitches to starboard flying between the two torpedoes.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LT. MASON: They dodged the spread!
Commander Chin-Riley is shocked by that.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Evasive pattern omega.
Lieutenant Carlson inputs commands into the helm.
EXT-PLANETARY SYSTEM
The Enterprise pitches to port as a few torpedoes miss the ship.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Kara, get us out of here.
LT. CARLSON: Where?
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Anywhere but here.
EXT-SPACE
The Enterprise powers up her warp engines and leaps into warp.
CUT TO:
INT-IKS VORTH MAIN BRIDGE
CAPT. KOR [smirks]: Pursuit course.
EXT-SPACE
The Vorth's warp engines power and she enters warp.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise soars at warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: The D7 is in pursuit.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Did they beam anyone to confront the landing party?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Negative Commander they immediately started their pursuit of us.
LT. MITCHELL: The D7 is gaining on us.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Kara?
LT. CARLSON: His warp-piloting's not as good as mine. I might be able to buy us some time, but it won't be enough. As soon as we drop into normal space, he's going to be right on top of us, and tear us to pieces. 
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Great.
[END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-PLANET SURFACE-DAY
The Rio Grande is on the ground.
CMDR. GRANGER: If I may ask sir what made you want to command a Heavy Cruiser like the Enterprise?
CAPT. MARTIN: Commodore Kirk was promoted to Fleet Captain and was reassigned after he completed his five-year mission, so he had me replace him as Captain of the Enterprise and it's been a heck of a ride.
Commander Granger turns to him.
CMDR. GRANGER: I read Kirk's mission reports they're very impressive.
CAPT. MARTIN: So why are you commanding a shuttle and not an actual starship, don't get me wrong the Rio Grande is an impressive shuttle.
CMDR. GRANGER: Captain Brousseau chose me to command the Rio Grande as a test bed for future Runabout line, but I have asked myself when am I going to command a vessel.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
IKS Vorth soars at warp.
INT-IKS VORTH MAIN BRIDGE
CAPT. KOR: Helm what's the hold up increase speed.
HELM OFFICER: Aye, sir increasing to warp 8.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Commander the D7 has increase speed to warp 8.
LT. CARLSON: They're closing the gap!
Commander Chin-Riley toggles the com panel.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY [to com]: Chin-Riley to engineering.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
LT. PAYNE [to com]: Lieutenant here Commander.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY [to com]: Can you increase our speed?
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
LT. PAYNE [to com]: I can try but we're running on fumes down here.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LT. MITCHELL: We're not going to make it to the rendezvous point.
Kara shakes her head.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Julia get a message to Starfleet Commander we're going to engage the enemy.
LT. SMITH: Aye, Commander.
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-PLANET SURFACE-DAY
The Rio Grande is on the ground as Doctor Carlson walks over to Captain Martin and Commander Granger.
DR. CARLSON: I've finished scanning the vegetation and it appears to be uneatable.
CAPT. MARTIN: So we'll have to depend on the MRES then till the Enterprise returns or another Federation vessel shows up.
CMDR. GRANGER: Let's hope that your Commander Chin-Riley can get back to pick us up.
CAPT. MARTIN: Let's hope.
EXT-SPACE
The Enterprise is doing battle with the IKS Vorth.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH!
LT. MASON: Deflectors are down to 74% re-routing emergency power to secondary emitters.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Return fire.
Lieutenant Mason works at the tactical console.
EXT-SPACE
The Enterprise fires her phasers as the two blue energy beams lance out and score several hits to the D7.
INT-IKS VORTH MAIN BRIDGE
WHUMPH!
WHUMPH!
CAPT. KOR: Damage report!
TACTICAL OFFICER: Deflectors are failing!
CAPT. KOR: Are they off-line!
TACTICAL OFFICER: No, sir.
CAPT. KOR: Then keep firing!
HELM OFFICER: Detecting a vessel on approach its a Federation Starship!
EXT-SPACE
The U.S.S. Dominion NCC-2115 emerges from warp firing her phasers at the D7 hitting her starboard deflectors.
INT-IKS VORTH MAIN BRIDGE
WHUMPH!
WHUMPH!
TACTICAL OFFICER: We've lost disruptor banks three and four.
CAPT. KOR [frustrated]: Withdraw! Go to warp speed.
EXT-SPACE
The Vorth enters warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Lieutenant Smith turns to report.
LT. SMITH: We're being hailed by the Dominion.
Commander Chin-Riley gets up from the Captain's chair.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the Federation-Class Dreadnought U.S.S. Dominion NCC-2115.
CAPT. FARRELL [viewer]: What the hell was that all about?
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Captain Kor wanted revenge against the Enterprise for what we have no clue, but we're glad that you're here Captain.
CAPT. FARRELL [viewer]: We received a distress call from the Rio Grande then we were ordered to come a assist you
EXT-PLANET SURFACE-DAY
The Rio Grande is on the ground as Commander Williams walks out of the Runabout.
CAPT. MARTIN: Good news Steph?
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: I was able to repair most of the damage but she'll require further repairs aboard a Starship or Starbase.
Then the com beeps as John gets his communicator out and flips it open.
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Martin here.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY [com voice]: Chin-Riley to landing party do you read?
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: We read you loud and clear Commander what's the situation?
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY [com voice]: We've returned with a bit of help
EXT-PLANETARY SYSTEM, PLANET ORBIT
The Enterprise is in orbit next to the Dominion.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Turbo-lift doors opened as Captain Martin walks onto the bridge.
CAPT. MARTIN: Report?
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: We dealt with the D7 cruiser with a bit of help.
John turns to see the U.S.S. Dominion on the transparent viewer.
CAPT. MARTIN: Whoa, the Dominion never seen a Federation-Class Dreadnought before.
LT. SMITH: We're being hailed by the Rio Grande.
CAPT. MARTIN: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the canopy of the Rio Grande.
CMDR. GRANGER [viewer]: Captain Martin
CAPT. MARTIN [smiles]: Commander Granger hope that you enjoy your return trip to the nearest Starbase.
CMDR. GRANGER [viewer]: We'll be escorted by the Dominion to Starbase 39-Sierra for some repairs, then we'll continue on our mission of exploration
CAPT. MARTIN: That's good that we were able to help you guys out.
CMDR. GRANGER [viewer]: Safe travels Captain
CAPT. MARTIN: Same to you Commander and give my regards to Captain Farrell.
She nods and transmission ends.
CMDR. CHIN-RILEY: Good officer.
CAPT. MARTIN: Yeah, but we better get on our way as well head warp seven Kara.
LT. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
EXT-SPACE
All three vessels depart from each other and enters warp.
[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
Maurine Farrell	Victoria Avalon	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Dominion NCC-2115
Kor 	TBA 	Captain 	Commanding Officer, IKS Vorth
Kat Granger 	Beth Metcalf 	Commander 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Rio Grande NX-62341
Guion McNair 	Lerron R. Rose 	Lieutenant	Navigator, U.S.S. Rio Grande NX-62341
Nikoli Devin 	Serge Usicov 	Lieutenant	Chief Security/Tactical Officer, U.S.S. Rio Grade NX-62341
Pilar Nivarro 	Cole Aansen 	Lieutenant	Science Officer, U.S.S. Rio Grade NX-62341
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===
*A crossover between the crew of Project Runabout.