Taking Command (NV episode)

Taking Command is the series opener of Star Trek: New Voyages Season 1.
==Plot==
After mysterious Klingon warbird explodes into a thousand pieces in orbit around the Neutral Planet Babel, The Enterprise has been recalled to Earth with its first officer Commander John Branson being summoned to Admiral April's office to speak about his promotion to the rank of Captain and given command of the Enterprise. But John is a bit hesitant if he's ready or not but when the U.S.S. Harrison is attacked by a Klingon warbird its up to John and the crew of the Enterprise to come to the rescue can they make it in time? 
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
A Federation-class Dreadnought vessel is in orbit of Earth as Earth Space dock can be seen in the background, as the camera pans down to Earth.
EXT-EARTH SURFACE, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Year: 2267
The city is buzzing with activity as a class-5 shuttle is heading to an apartment building and it lands and the back opens and Lieutenant Commander John Branson has his duffle bag and he walks out of the shuttle and enters his apartment.
INT-BRANSON'S APARTMENT/LIVING ROOM
John enters.
JOHN: Honey I'm home.
Nothing he sees the Andorian Ambassador's robe on the chair.
JOHN [to himself]: Must be giving the Ambassador a tour of our home.
As he's unzipping the front of his uniform he hears a thudding sound, he goes into his duffle bag and gets out a phaser and goes to the door and hears giggling and he inputs his codes into the door panel and then it opens and he enters.
INT-BRANSON'S APARTMENT/BEDROOM
He enters and sees two forms in the bed messing around with each other as he sees his wife Amanda Beck in bed with the Andorian Ambassador, as she turns to see her husband.
AMANDA [shocked]: John?
John turns around and leaves as she's getting out of the bed to get a robe off-screen.
AMANDA: John, John let's talk.
The Andorian Ambassador is confused about what's going on.
CUT TO:
INT-BRANSON'S APARTMENT/LIVING ROOM
John zips up his uniform and gets his bags.
JOHN: Nope, nope, nope.
AMANDA: John stop.
JOHN: No, I've got to get back to the Kansas we're due to depart for the Romulan Border.
AMANDA: John let me explain.
JOHN: I don't want to hear it Amanda I knew this was coming for awhile now and its here.
He shuts the door.
INT-SHUTTLE CANOPY
John sits in the pilots chair disappointed and sadden.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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STAR TREK: NEW VOYAGES
A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION
===Act 1===
FADE IN
[Episode Notes: Opening credits fall over opening scenes]
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The U.S.S. HARRISON approaches Outpost Four.
CAPT. TOWE'S [voice over]; Captain's Log Stardate 5934.5 The Harrison is approaching Outpost four along the Klingon Neutral Zone border, to help them with a damage relay that's been causing them havoc for the past three weeks
INT-U.S.S. HARRISON MAIN BRIDGE
Transparent viewer shows the outpost as the crew are working at their stations, as we see Captain Jamie Towe sitting in the Captain's chair as Lieutenant Johnson reports.
LT. LUX: Approaching Outpost Four now ma'am.
CAPT. TOWE: Slow up and put us on their port side.
LT. LUX: Aye, Captain.
She inputs commands into the helm station.
CAPT. TOWE: Mister Clarkson get your engineering team prep and head to transporter room 2 and be careful.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: Aye, Captain.
He gets up and heads to the transporter room.
LTCMDR. TATE: Is it logical for you to send him to lead a team?
She turns to him.
CAPT. TOWE: Andy he's the best officer I got onboard this ship.
Commander Tate raises an eye brow.
LTCMDR. TATE: Very well Captain.
He heads back to his station.
EXT-SPACE
Unknown to the Harrison they're being watched from afar.
CUT TO:
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
An establishing shot of the U.S.S. Enterprise docked at the Federation Dockyard.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
John is getting his dress uniform on as the doors chimed.
JOHN: Come.
Doors opened and his wife Jessica enters wearing her dress uniform.
JESSICA [snickers]: I knew you weren't ready you were always never ready for a party especially your 34th birthday.
John turns to her.
JOHN: You're never going to let that go will you?
JESSICA: John, you know how long it took me to plan that party?
JOHN: 2 months I know honey.
She walks over to him and helps him with his collar.
JESSICA: You look nervous.
JOHN: I feel nervous.
Jessica puts her hands on his chest.
JESSICA: Jim, chose you over everyone else because he trusts you and your skills to command.
JOHN: Yeah, but I almost didn't get Spock home before his higher brain functions weren't able to be return to normal.
They leave his quarters.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MESS HALL
The crew was gathered as Fleet Captain Kirk and Captain Branson are there.
FLT CAPT. KIRK: Attention to order.
Everyone faces the stand.
FLT CAPT. KIRK [re: PADD]: To Captain James T. Kirk, Commanding Officer USS Enterprise, stardate 5994.3. You are hereby requested and required to relinquish command of your vessel to newly promoted Captain John Timothy Branson former first officer of U.S.S. Enterprise as of this date. Signed, Vice-Admiral Robert T. April, Starfleet Command. Computer, transfer all command codes to Captain John Branson. Voice authorization, Kirk delta five. 
COMPUTER: Transfer complete. USS Enterprise now under command of Captain John Branson
They face each and shook hands.
CAPT. BRANSON: I relieve you sir.
FLT CAPT. KIRK [smiles]: I stand relieved.
Kirk steps back as John addresses the crew.
CAPT. BRANSON: So to sum it up I am proud to be your new Captain but I want this to be a tightly ran ship but one that you're proud to serve on dismissed.
The party resumes.
JIM: Great speech John.
JOHN: I am not one for long winded speeches Jim you know that.
Jessica looks at him.
JESSICA: yeah you never were big on speeches especially in the Academy.
JIM: Kyle, should be finished with his recent mission you should go and tell him the good news.
JOHN: Maybe I will.
He leaves as Jim and Jessica look over at him.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE ANTEROOM
KYLE [monitor screen]: That's great John I knew you'd get the center chair if you worked your butt off
JOHN [smiles]: Thanks Kyle so when are you and Jamie going to be finished with your current mission?
KYLE [monitor screen]: We should be done in about a few hours depending on the damage but it looks like it's a faulty power conduit
Then the signal cuts out as John is surprised by that then Jim taps on the window as the door opened.
JIM: We just received a transmission from Starfleet Command it was Admiral April he wants to speak with you.
JOHN: Time to test out that new Captain's Ready Room/briefing room.
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INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Wall monitor shows Admiral April at Starbase 1 in orbit of Jupiter.
CAPT. TOWE [com voice]: We're under attack by Klingons we've taken damage and have lost warp and impulse engines we're in need of assistance
ADM. APRIL [monitor]: That's all we were able to receive from the Harrison
CAPT. BRANSON: What was a Daedalus-class cruiser doing along the Klingon Neutral Zone border without weapons?
ADM. APRIL [monitor]: The Corp didn't want to arm their vessels with weaponry they've got a high powered deflector
CAPT. BRANSON: Bob, even deflectors can fail.
ADM. APRIL [monitor]: I know John but the Enterprise isn't ready to depart yet she still needs to test out her new systems
CAPT. BRANSON: We'll test them out in the field sir.
===Act 2===
===Act 3===
===Act 4===
==Cast==
==Cast==
===Starring===
*Jarvis Davidson as Captain John Branson
*Felecia Linkous as Lieutenant Commander Zhasa Ivanova
===Also Starring===
*Kevin Regan as Lieutenant Jack Mason
*Ferne Myers as Lieutenant Commander Stephanie Williams
*Blake Waymire as Lieutenant Junior Grade Tyson Mitchell
*Delena "Dee" Lusk as Lieutenant Kara Carlson
*Jacob Elliot as Doctor Steven Carlson
*Sadie Brickhouse as Lieutenant Junior Grade Julia Smith
*Becky Elliot as Lieutenant Junior Grade T'Lar
===Guest Stars===
*TBA as Nurse Christine Chapel
*TBA as Transporter Chief Kayla Mackenzie
*TBA as Security Officer William Drake
==Special Guest Stars===
*Ashley M. Kalfas as Captain Jessica Smith
*Mike Longo as Fleet Captain James T. Kirk
*TBA as Admiral Robert April
*TBA as Captain Jamie Towe
*TBA as Lieutenant Commander Anthony Tate
*TBA as Ensign James Carroway
*TBA as Ensign Lux
*TBA as Lieutenant Junior Grade Marianna Taru
*TBA as Doctor Jona Ferris
*TBA as Lieutenant Commander Jenn Carvus
*Jeremy Regan as Lieutenant Commander Kyle Clarkson
*TBA as Lieutenant Junior Grade Morgan Flower
*TBA as Lieutenant Junior Grade Carol Young
*TBA as Ensign Bo Travers
*TBA as Lieutenant Pan Tarak
*TBA as Ensign Eduardo Guillermo
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===