Captaincy (TOS episode)

Captaincy is the series opener of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 1.
==Plot==
After Captain James T. Kirk's historic five-year mission has come to a close the Enterprise returns to Earth to be a test bed for new technologies and she receives a new CO and crew, but when Mara the wife of Captain Kang turns up on Gamma Hydra IV it could smell trouble for the entire Federation! 
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER, SECTOR 323
A battle is raging between the Starfleet forces against the Klingon forces as Klingon interceptors collides with a Starfleet Syracuse vessel and they both explode into a thousand pieces, as a Starfleet Mayflower-class vessel the USS Mayflower NCC-1621 is firing its phasers and torpedoes as its deflectors are flickering.
INT-U.S.S. MAYFLOWER MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Smoke is everywhere as red lights are bathing the bridge in crimson red as Captain Telford is sitting in the command chair.
CAPT. TELFORD: Re-route power to emergency deflector emitters!
The tactical officer inputs commands into the tactical console as the ship jolts hard under fire.
MAYFLOWER TACTICAL OFFICER: The Klingon are still slicing through our deflectors!
Then the science officer reports.
MAYFLOWER SCIENCE OFFICER: Sir a Klingon interceptor is on a collision course for us!
CAPT. TELFORD: EVASIVE!
The helm officer inputs commands into the helm station.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER, SECTOR 343
The Klingon vessel rams the Mayflower causing massive damage to it.
INT-U.S.S. MAYFLOWER MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT, BATTLE DAMAGED]
Sparks rain down as coolant spews and debris is everywhere as Commander John Branson gets up from the deck and sees that the bridge crew is all dead, as he goes to the Captain's chair and activates the ship-wide.
CMDR. BRANSON (to com): This Commander Branson speaking for the Captain all hands abandon ship, I repeat all hands abandon ship.
Commander Branson leaves the damaged bridge.
INT-USS MAYFLOWER C DECK CREW QUARTERS [RED ALERT, BATTLE DAMAGED]
On the lower decks crewmen and families are evacuating the ship as red lights are flashing and klaxons are blaring.
CMDR. BRANSON: Leave what you can't take with you.
He goes to his quarters and forces the doors opened and sees flames and smoke.
INT-USS MAYFLOWER COMMANDER BRANSON'S QUARTERS [RED ALERT, BATTLE DAMAGED]
He goes into his quarters that are in shambles due to the damage it sustained and he starts looking for his daughter Tina who's on leave from the Academy and found her, as he checks her pulse and breathes a sigh of relief as he hears his friend Lieutenant Commander Kyle Clarkson.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON (O.S): JOHN, JOHN!
CMDR. BRANSON: I'M IN HERE!
Kyle enters the quarters.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: JOHN, ARE YOU ALRIGHT?
CMDR. BRANSON: Yeah here take Tina.
He hands him his daughter.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: I got her but we've got a bigger problem the warp core has sustained critical damage, containment fields have failed and the engineering staff has already evacuated we've got to get out of here.
John follows him.
EXT-SPACE
The roll bar snaps and crashes into the saucer section causing more massive explosions and debris flying everywhere.
INT-U.S.S. MAYFLOWER DECK 12 CORRIDOR [RED ALERT, BATTLE DAMAGED]
They head to the nearest escape pod as sparks erupt from the ceiling and bulkheads as both John and Kyle who's holding Tina up who's sustain a bit of injuries stagger about, John goes to the panel and inputs commands into it and the doors opened.
INT-ESCAPE POD CANOPY
They get into the pod and Kyle helps Tina strap in and he joins John at the co-pilot station.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: We're all set to go.
CMDR. BRANSON: Hang on!
He activates the escape pod launch sequence.
EXT-SPACE
The pod ejects and flies under the Mayflower as it erupts in a furious explosion and the warp core breaching sent a shockwave that rocks the escape pod.
INT-USS MAYFLOWER ESCAPE POD CANOPY
Sparks erupt from the ceiling and consoles as the pod is spinning.
CMDR. BRANSON: I've got no power!
Commander Branson works on the console to restore the power grid.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: Hurry man the ground is getting a bit closer.
CMDR. BRANSON: I'm trying but nothing is coming back on-line.
John looks over at Tina who's still knocked out.
CMDR. BRANSON: I'm sorry Mikayla.
EXT-SPACE
Then the escape pod is locked in a tractor beam.
INT-U.S.S. MAYFLOWER ESCAPE POD CANOPY
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: We're locked in a tractor beam.
CMDR. BRANSON: The question is by who?
They look up and see the U.S.S. Antyllus NCC-2071.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: Never seen that class before.
CMDR. BRANSON: Me either but we're being hailed by it.
CAPT. ALLEN [com voice]: This is Captain Holt Allen of the U.S.S Antyllus
CMDR. BRANSON [smiles, to com]: Holt it's good to hear your voice buddy.
CAPT. ALLEN [com voice]: John, it's good to hear your voice we were worried when we saw the Mayflower explode
CMDR. BRANSON: We're alive and well but my daughter is injured.
John smiles and looks over at Tina who's awake holding her head with a gaze pad that Kyle handed her.
CUT TO:
EXT-GAMMA HYDRA III SURFACE
A field has a ship crash-landed in it. Mara a female Klingon is running for her life as she's being chased by two Romulan soldiers.
CUT TO:
EXT-FARMHOUSE DAY
A middle-aged Farmer rushes out of his house seeing what's going on as we see from his POV the flashes of weapons fire, and movement through the cornfield he rushes back into the house.
MARA
breaks into the clear, quickly surveys the scene. She spots a nearby SILO and runs toward it with intent.
THE TWO ROMULAN SOLDIERS
emerge from the field and see Mara.
AT THE SILO
Mara quickly opens a large DOOR and steps inside. We hear the door LOCK.
THE FARMER
steps out of his house, armed with a 22nd century PLASMA SHOTGUN.
He runs down the porch steps and heads toward the cornfield...
THE TWO ROMULAN SOLDIERS
have reached the locked silo door. One of them shoots the knob and forces the door open and they go inside to either kill or capture Mara.
TOP OF SILO
Mara breaks out another DOOR fifteen feet above ground. She LANDS on a nearby SHED, LEAPS to the dirt and draws her DISRUPTOR. She runs twenty feet, spins, and FIRES a single SHOT at the broken door she just came out of.
Destroying the Silo killing her pursers the Farmer having just arrived sees the destruction of the Silo then sees Mara.
FARMER: DROP YOUR WEAPON!
She turns to see the Farmer as she raises her hands up.
MARA: It's alright I am not going to harm you Earther.
FARMER: I've heard that before Klingon drop your weapon.
She releases her weapon it falls to the ground.
MARA: If you can help me contact my husband I will before forever in your debt.
FARMER: Stay right there.
She tries to walk to him and is shot sent flying and the farmer looks at the down Mara with burnt mark on her chest.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE
A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
[EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALL OVER OPENING SCENES]
[TEXT NOTES: Earth Orbit Military Calendar January 5th, 2269 Time:0900 hours.]
[An establishing shot of the Orbital office complex.
INT-ORBITAL OFFICE COMPLEX QUARTERS, BEDROOM AREA
The sunshine's through the window as it shines on the face of Commander John Branson who's sleeping as a female hand comes into view.
JESSICA: John? Time to get up.
JOHN: Are you sure?
Jessica Smith lays her head on his arm.
JESSICA: It's a big day for you.
He turns over and looks at her.
JOHN [smiles]: It was a big night.
John makes no move to get out of bed.
JESSICA [smiles]: We should probably get up so you can meet Commander Scott at the orbital pod.
JOHN: I think Scotty doesn't mind if I'm a wee bit late to the pod.
Jessica makes a move to get out of bed and get dressed as John also gets out of the bed and goes get a quick shower.
CUT TO:
INT-ORBITAL OFFICE COMPLEX AREA SEVEN
Commander Scott is waiting for John to arrive he shows up wearing his white dress uniform and has his hat.
CMDR. SCOTT: Aye, its about time you got here lad I was getting a wee bit worried about ya.
JOHN: Sorry Scotty I had a late night.
MONTGOMERY: It wouldn't happen to be with that wee lass of yours would it John?
JOHN [smiles]: You would be correct as always Scott.
They enter the orbital pod.
INT-TRAVEL POD 4 CANOPY
JOHN: I think I might have to talk to Jim about installing seats in these things.
Commander Scott inputs commands into the console.
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
An establishing shot of the travel pod undocks from the complex as CAMERA CONTINUES TO PULL BACK TO REVEAL front of the pod and arms of the office complex as Pod disconnects and starts moving.
 as it moves way from the office complex. We can SEE the jet flames of its tiny thrusters as it circles around, heads off (toward the distant Orbital dry-dock).
INT-TRAVEL POD CANOPY
John and Scotty are at the control panel as Scotty is controlling the pod as John just stands there and his hat is on the co-pilot station.
CMDR. SCOTT: Nervous?
John turns to him.
JOHN: A little bit.
MONTGOMERY [smiles]: You'll do a fine job as Captain of the Enterprise John sorry that we have to do it this way the transporters are having a bit of an issue currently.
JOHN: Do we have an engineer onboard?
MONTGOMERY: Yes it is Lieutenant Commander Stephanie Williams she transferred from the U.S.S. Exeter before she was destroyed.
John remembers hearing the reports about the ESPER incident but didn't think it would of came back to bite Kirk in the ass, as John looks out the window and sees the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Jefferies-class sitting proudly in her berth awaiting to launch.
JOHN [smiles]: She's beautiful Scotty.
MONTGOMERY [smiles]: We had to replace some of her damaged systems but she's ready to launch whenever you receive your transfer of command.
JOHN [smiles]: Thanks Scotty.
The two went back to admire the beauty of the Enterprise.
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING
Lieutenant Commander Stephanie Williams is looking over the refitted engine room as the warp core is humming, she looks at the PADD.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: Harris let's make sure the warp phase inducers are working properly so when the Captain says hit it we're not stuck in Sol.
LTJG. HARRIS (nods): Yes, Commander.
They leave to get to work on the warp phase inducers.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK SEVEN AIRLOCK PORT SIDE
Lieutenant Commander Zhasa Ivanova a female Starfleet Officer wearing a golden uniform with the Lieutenant Commander sleeve ranks, as the doors opened and Commander Scott and Captain Branson enters.
CAPT. BRANSON: Permission to come aboard?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Granted sir.
They shook hands.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Commander Scott, you're needed in Engineering immediately.
CMDR. SCOTT: Aye, Commander I'll see you at the transfer of command.
John nods and Scott heads to Engineering.
CAPT. BRANSON: Even though I've not taken command yet where do we stand?
They leave the airlock.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We're still having issues with a few things but now that Commander Scott is here I think we can get it done faster.
They enter the lift.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TURBO-LIFT CART
Captain Branson toggles the lever.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Deck 1, main bridge.
Lift heads to Deck 1.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: I am glad that it was you.
CAPT. BRANSON: Oh why's that?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Because there's no one else that understands the importance of this more then you do John, this is Enterprise's second five-year mission of exploration into the galaxy and no one understands that more then you and Kirk.
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
A confusion of activity and VOICES. Pieces o equipment in a state of disarray: consoles open, fiber optic tubes unconnected, viewing screens dismantled. It's a frantic, desperate scene -- a ship and crew to- tally unprepared. In the midst of this: ALIEN ensign is assisting JULIA SMITH who's wearing Lieutenant Junior Grade braids on her sleeves, deftly working her communications station, AD LIBBING "... Hailing frequency four, check. Hailing frequency five, will someone please check me?"
As we also see a sweat-soaked Tyson Mitchell also wearing Lieutenant Junior Grade braids on his sleeves of his golden uniform working at the navigational station checking the navigational systems, has a service plate open, is peering inside to make delicate adjustments, AD LIBBING "... Helm, now give me a reading on four point zero-zero six of full." And at the Weapons Control, JACK MASON (Lt.) argues with TECHNICIANS who insist photon torpedoes read "ready" while Jack argues the computer is not relaying that information. 
ANGLE ON THE ELEVATOR DOORS 65 snapping open -- and there is Branson. For the moment no one notices him, and he stands watching, remembering. And then he moves forward toward the command center.
LT. MASON: CAPTAIN ON THE BRIDGE!
Everyone snaps to attention as Branson looks at the crew.
CAPT. BRANSON: As you all were.
They resume their duties as Captain Branson looks around the bridge and walks over to the Captain's chair amazed at the redesign, and pats it as he looks at the various stations.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Impressive?
CAPT. BRANSON [smiles]: Yeah it is.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We're finishing recalibrating the warp plasma injectors and they'll be on-line by the time we launch, and we're awaiting the arrival of our Chief Medical Officer Doctor Fuller and Chief Science Officer Xon to arrive.
Then the alarms go off.
LT. MASON: Sir we've got a power surge in the transporter systems!
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS [com voice]: Transporter room do not transporter we've got a short in the system
Captain Branson leaves the bridge.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM
Transporter Chief Lieutenant Kayla Mackenzie is at her station.
CHIEF MACKENZIE (to com): Starfleet, override us! OVERRIDE...! Yank them back! 
Suddenly, from Mackenzie's console, a VIOLENT GLARE -- a PROTESTING SOUND from the circuitry. And on the console a red-warning light now begins flashing.
STARFLEET OFFICER (com voice): Unable to retrieve their pattern, Enterprise....!
Mackenzie reacts in real horror now as human forms begin to FAINTLY MATERIALIZE, then FADE AWAY, then REAPPEAR IN FAINTLY MISSHAPEN FORM as she frantically works controls. Branson ENTERS fast, steps to the console to assist Mackenzie; Williams has also come in and moves to the console, brushes aside the Asst. Chief, and begins manipulating the additional controls herself. 
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: We're losing their patterns!
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Starfleet boost your matter gain.
CHIEF MACKENZIE: Oh no their forming.
CLOSER ON THE TRANSPORTER CHAMBER (O) 77 
with the human forms FLUTTERING INTO FULLER AND FULLER MATERIALIZATION, FRIGHTENINGLY, HORRIBLY MISSHAPEN. We RECOGNIZE one form as the Vulcan, Xon -- the other a human MAN. They MATERIALIZE; we HEAR A MOAN form from the Vulcan -- the man's SCREAM OF PAIN. Then, all at once, the half-materialized bodies are gone; the transporter chamber is empty. 
CAPT. BRANSON [shocked]: Oh my god, Starfleet this is Enterprise did you get them back?
STARFLEET OFFICER (com voice): Enterprise...what we got back didn't live long. Fortunately
Another moment of stunned silence, and then Branson hits the transmission button--fighting to control his voice as: 
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Starfleet...Branson. Please...express my condolences to their families. Lieutenant Commander Xon's can be reached through the Vulcan Embassy. (see Mackenzie's stricken expression) There was nothing you could have done, Chief. It wasn't your fault. 
And before Mackenzie can answer, Branson leaves the room. 
CUT TO:
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
An establishing Shot of Outpost A-13 a Sigma-class outpost.
INT-OUTPOST A-13 COMMAND CENTER
The crew are at their stations as Commander Alan Branch wearing a golden Starfleet Uniform, is reviewing reports when the Ops officer reports.
OPS OFFICER: Commander I am getting something strange on the sensors.
Commander Branch walks over to him.
CMDR. BRANCH: What seems to be the issue?
Then he sees out the window a Klingon K'Tinga-class battlecruiser.
CMDR. BRANCH [tensed]: RED ALERT, DEFLECTORS UP SEND OUT A DISTRESS CALL!
EXT-SPACE
The Klingon battle cruiser unleashes a furious barrage of disruptors and photon torpedoes destroying the outpost.
INT-IKS VORN MAIN BRIDGE
Viewer shows the debris field as it pans back.
KLINGON WEAPONS OFFICER: Target destroyed Captain.
Camera shows Captain Kang who Kirk encountered in 2269.
CAPT. KANG: Did they send out a distress call?
KLINGON COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER: Yes, sir they did.
Kang smirks.
CAPT. KANG: My vengeance will be at hand for what they did to my wife Mara.
Kang smirks and is determined to make the Federation pay for Mara's "death".
[END OF ACT 1, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
An establishing shot of Enterprise in her dry-dock berth.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Wall monitor shows Doctor Sean Fuller and Lieutenant Commander Xon as their status changed to deceased, as John is standing in front of the briefing table with his hands behind his back.
The doors chimed as John is still disappointed about what happened to those two officers as the doors chimed again.
CAPT. BRANSON: Come.
Doors opened and Jessica walks into the ready room and hugs her husband.
JESSICA: You did everything you could.
JOHN: It wasn't enough I'd like to have a Vulcan at the science station.
Then coms activates.
NURSE CHAPEL [com voice]: Captain Branson please report to sickbay
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
Captains Branson and Smith enter as John is surprised to see Mara laying on the bio-bed.
NURSE CHAPEL: Doctor McCoy was able to convince Starfleet Medical to release her in our care.
CAPT. BRANSON: What's her condition?
NURSE CHAPEL: Unchanged.
CAPT. SMITH: She was shot by a colonist at Gamma Hydra IV there was nothing left of who attacked her and her ship.
CAPT. BRANSON: What's her chance of survival?
NURSE CHAPEL: Here she'll survive down there the Vulcans were planning on killing her.
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm sure Fleet Captain Kirk expressed his considers about doing that to satisfy the Klingons?
NURSE CHAPEL: Yes he did but they were determined to do it that's why he spoke with Doctor McCoy about bring her up here via shuttle craft.
CAPT. SMITH: Something I am sure the Vulcans won't be happy with.
Then the com activates.
BRIDGE CREWMEN [com voice]: Bridge to Captain Branson Admiral April has come aboard
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: I'm on my way to the mess hall now Christine you're acting chief medical officer till we can get a new one.
NURSE CHAPEL: Aye, sir.
Captain Branson and Captain Smith leaves sickbay.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MESS HALL
The crew has gathered to see the transfer of command as both Captain Branson and Fleet Captain Kirk are at the podium as Commander Ivanova looks at the crew.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Attention to order!
The crew turns face the podium as Fleet Captain Kirk picks up a PADD and reads what's on it.
FLT CAPT. KIRK [re: PADD]: To Captain James Tiberius Kirk, Commanding Officer, USS Enterprise. Stardate 6147.1 . You are hereby requested and required to relinquish command of your vessel to Captain John Branson, as of this date. Signed, Fleet Admiral Alice Ozawa, Starfleet Command.
Kirk turns to face Branson.
FLT CAPT. KIRK [to com]: Computer, transfer all command codes to Captain John Branson.
Voice authorization: Kirk-delta-five.
COMPUTER VOICE: Transfer complete U.S.S. Enterprise now under the command of Captain John Branson
The two friends shake hands.
CAPT. BRANSON: I relieve you sir.
FLT CAPT. KIRK [smiles]: I stand relieved.
Kirk steps back as Captain Branson looks at the crew.
CAPT. BRANSON: Dismissed.
People applaud and then begin mixing, talking and helping themselves to food and drink, as Admiral April walks over to Captains Branson and Smith.
ADM. APRIL: Captain Branson?
John turns to face the Admiral.
CAPT. BRANSON: Admiral April sir it's good to see you again sir.
They shook hands.
ROBERT: Same here I wanted to congratulate you on getting command of the Enterprise this girl has a big legacy.
JOHN: Thank you I hope I can bring honor to the Enterprise name this is my wife Jessica Smith Jess this is Robert April he was my sponsor to get enrolled into Starfleet Academy as well as Fleet Captain Pike.
Robert and Jessica shook hands.
JESSICA: It's a pleasure to meet you sir I've read your file.
ROBERT [smiles]: Likewise, is it ok if I borrow your husband for awhile.
JESSICA: Sure, bring him back in one piece.
Both Robert and John walked to the otherside.
ADM. APRIL: John, we've lost contact with one of our outposts along the Federation-Klingon Neutral Zone border.
CAPT. BRANSON: Outpost A-13 that was one of our most important outposts along the zone.
ADM. APRIL: Right, now it could be communication issues but I'd like the Enterprise to check it out before I send in the Harrison Captain Towe's vessel.
CAPT. BRANSON: Aye, sir.
ADM. APRIL: John, I know you weren't expecting this but we need the best ship and that's the Enterprise.
Admiral April leaves as John is a bit considered about how close they'll be the Zone.
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
A close up of the Enterprise is getting prep to depart.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Branson in the center seat, intently studying the Navigation console in front of him as Lieutenant Junior Grade Mitchell is at the station.
CAPT. BRANSON: Lieutenant Smith signal the dock master that we're cleared for departure.
LTJG. SMITH: Aye, sir the dock master has cleared us for departure sir.
LTJG. MITCHELL: Orbital departure plotted as well sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Maneuvering thrusters, Lieutenant Carlson.
LT. CARLSON: Maneuvering thrusters ready sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Hold station.
LT. CARLSON (working on her station): Thrusters at station keeping sir.
CUT TO:
EXT-SOL SYSTEM EARTH ORBIT, DRY-DOCK BERTH
moorings retract and umbilical cords snap from the saucer section but now the maneuvering -- thrusters spurt pinpoints of BLUE-LAME. The dry-dock is ready for the starship's departure -- not a single pod or shuttlecraft in sight. The starship looms majestically within the lacework girders. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
As Branson hesitates just an instant, seems to hold his breath.
CAPT. BRANSON: Thrusters ahead Lieutenant Carlson take us out.
LT. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT, DRY-DOCK BERTH
The Enterprise slowly moves out of the dry-dock as the Federation flagship glides out of the dry-dock.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Everyone on the bridge is excited about finally getting out of spacedock.
LTJG. MITCHELL: We're clear and flying sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Lieutenant has the course for the Federation-Klingon Neutral Zone border been plugged in?
LT. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Hit it.
She activates the warp drive.
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
Enterprise's warp engines powered up and she leaps into warp.
[END OFACT 2, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise speeds towards the Neutral Zone border between the Federation and Klingon Empire.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Wall monitor shows the schematics of the outpost as the camera pans back to show most of the senior staff. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Outpost A-13 was one of our most important outposts that was positioned on our side of the Federation-Klingon Neutral Zone border, a few hours ago they sent out a distress call stating they were under attack by two Klingon battle cruisers then Command hasn't been able to reestablish contact since. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: So we could be heading into a fire fight? 
CAPT. BRANSON: It's a strong possibility we might be. 
LT. MASON: Weapons are far from ready I'll need about a few more hours to get the targeting scanners aligned. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Keep at it we'll need the weapons before we arrive. 
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: I can help with that. 
LT. MASON: Good, I'll need it. 
Captain Branson turns to Lieutenant Carlson. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Lieutenant Carlson how long till we reach the Zone? 
LT. CARLSON: At present speed we'll arrive at the zone in a few hours. 
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: Good that gives me enough time to prepare myself for the conflict coming dismissed. 
The senior staff all leave the ready room as Captain Branson then switches the screen over to the K'Tinga-class schematics transferred over from the U.S.S. Hood before she was destroyed. 
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise speeds towards the Neutral Zone.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE ARMORY
Lieutenant Mason and Commander Williams are working on getting the targeting scanners aligned.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: Jack, your grumbling again.
Jack turns to his wife.
LT. MASON: Sorry just frustrated.
She looks over at him.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: What's wrong out with it.
LT. MASON [re: PADD]: All of this should of been taken care of before we left spacedock, and now we're having to take untested weapons into a possible combat situation.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS [sighs]: Command has the authority to issue an emergency departure order.
LT. MASON: But you're Chief Engineer you could override them and give a reason as to why we're not ready to launch.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: Not when it's one of our bases along the Zone.
He puts the PADD down and leaves to prevent himself from arguing with his wife.
CUT TO:
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise emerge from warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
LT. CARLSON: We're secured from warp sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Yellow alert.
Yellow lights are flashing as the crew are at their stations as the transparent viewer shows the station's debris field, as the science officer Ensign Sheridan looks at the scanner scope and reports. 
ENS. SHERIDAN: Judging by the amount of debris in the sector I think this was a Sigma-class base. 
Commander Ivanova is at the first officer station. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: That's a small station and the same design as the Orbital complex in orbit of Earth. 
Captain Branson is standing in front of the helm and navigational stations. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Mister Sheridan continuous scans for survivors we've got to know why the Klingons attacked this outpost. 
ENS. SHERIDAN [nods]: Aye, sir. 
Captain Branson walks over to the communications console. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Julia, send an encoded hail to Starfleet Command we've arrived at the last known position of the outpost and have began searching for survivors. 
LTJG. SMITH: Aye, sir. 
Lieutenant Smith gets to work on sending the transmission, Captain Branson goes back to the command chair. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Lieutenant Carlson take us into the debris field. 
LT. CARLSON: Aye, sir. 
Lieutenant Carlson engages impulse engines. 
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise enters the debris field as parts of the station float by the Starfleet vessel. 
INT-IKS VORN MAIN BRIDGE
Transparent viewer shows the Enterprise. 
CAPT. KANG: Have they detected us? 
KLINGON TACTICAL OFFICER: No, sir they have not. 
CAPT. KANG: Prepare to attack. 
Kang snarls. 
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The U.S.S. Johnson approaches the Enterprise.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM
Both Doctor Carlson and Lieutenant Junior Grade T'Lar materialized on the transporter pad. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Welcome aboard the Enterprise I'm Captain John. 
DR. CARLSON: John Branson class of 54 glad to finally meet you. 
They shook hands. 
CAPT. BRANSON: You've heard of me? 
DR. CARLSON: I served with your father during the war with the Klingons and this is my wife T'Lar. 
CAPT. BRANSON [smiles]: T'Lar it's good to see you again. 
LTJG. T'LAR: And you as well John. 
DR. CARLSON: You two know each other? 
CAPT. BRANSON: Me and your wife served together during the war on the U.S.S. Hawkins we were bridge officers. 
DR. CARLSON: How's my patient? 
CAPT. BRANSON: According to Nurse Chapel she's still hasn't waken up from her coma but 
she's responding well to the treatments. 
DR. CARLSON: I better get to sickbay. 
Steven kisses T'Lar on the cheek and heads out of the transporter room. 
CAPT. BRANSON: T'Lar you're needed on the bridge we're currently searching for survivors and Ensign Sheridan has been filling the role of Chief Science Officer. 
LTJG. T'LAR: Very well then Captain. 
T'Lar leaves the transporter room as John follows. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK SIX CORRIDOR [YELLOW ALERT]
 
Both Captain Branson and Lieutenant T'Lar are heading to the turbo-lift. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I am guessing that you heard what happened to Commander Xon? 
LTJG. T'LAR: Yes it is tragic that we lost such a young soul to something like that. 
They enter the lift. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TURBO-LIFT CART
Captain Branson turns the lever. 
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Deck 1, main bridge. 
Lift starts moving. 
LTJG. T'LAR: I have been reviewing your sensor logs you transmitted to Starfleet it would appear that the Outpost was destroyed by disruptor fire, and that it was targeted at key elements of the station. 
CAPT. BRANSON: That's what we thought at first but couldn't make heads or tails of it that's why we sent our information to Starfleet Command. 
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [YELLOW ALERT]
Turbo-lift doors opened as both Captain Branson and Lieutenant T'Lar walk onto the bridge. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Report? 
ENS. SHERIDAN: Sensor scans are still negative sir. 
He leaves the science station as T'Lar takes over and runs scans for survivors as she looks into the scanner scope. 
LTJG. T'LAR: Sensor readings are still negative sir it seems to be likely that no one survived this attack. 
Captain Branson sits in the Captain's chair. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Someone has to be alive to tell us what happened here. 
Then T'Lar checks her console read out and reports. 
LTJG. T'LAR: Captain, sensors are reading a vessel on approach it's a Klingon battle cruiser. 
CAPT. BRANSON: RED ALERT! 
Lights dimmed and klaxons blare as the crew heads to their battle stations as John tenses up as the transparent viewer shows the approaching cruiser.
[END OF ACT 3, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The IKS Vorn moves into an attack posture.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Red lights are flashing as klaxons are blaring as the crew are at their battle stations.
LT. MASON: Klingon attack cruiser on an attack vector.
CAPT. BRANSON: Ready weapons.
Lieutenant Mason works his console.
LT. MASON: Targeting scanners are having issues locking on target told you this should of been done before we left dry-dock!
CAPT. BRANSON: Julia, hail them.
Lieutenant Smith turns to her station and inputs commands into it.
LTJG. SMITH: No response sir!
LTJG. T'LAR: Picking power increase they're powering up their forward torpedo launcher!
CAPT. BRANSON: FULL POWER TO FORWARD DEFLECTORS!
Lieutenant Mason works his console.
EXT-SPACE
Vorn's forward launcher fires off a torpedo that struck the forward section of the saucer section making the deflectors flicker.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
[WHUMPH!]
LT. MASON: Forward deflectors down to 87%!
CAPT. BRANSON: Evasive maneuvers delta 5.
LT. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise pitches to port as the Klingon cruiser fires off more torpedoes that miss the Enterprise's starboard nacelle by 4 meters.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. BRANSON: Come to course 2-3-4 mark 10.
LT. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Ready torpedoes target weapons, engines, and deflectors.
LT. MASON: Targeting scanners aren't working switching to manual targeting I'm locked on and firing.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The forward launcher unleashes a volley of torpedoes that score several direct hits.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
T'Lar is at her scanner scope.
LTJG. T'LAR: Direct hit on their main reactor.
Then Lieutenant Smith turns to report.
LTJG. SMITH: We're being hailed by the Klingon vessel.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the Klingon vessel. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I am John Branson Captain of the Federation Starship U.S.S. Enterprise you are in direct violation of the Organian Peace Treaty of 2267. 
CAPT. KANG [viewer]: I am Captain Kang of the Klingon Imperial Warship IKS Vorn we have no reason to explain our presence to you Captain
Captain Branson walks over to the viewer. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Are you responsible for the destruction of one of our outposts? 
CAPT. KANG [viewer]: My wife Mara was killed by Federation officers she was returning from the homeworld before her shuttle was attacked, we asked for permission to cross but your Starfleet refused our offer 
CAPT. BRANSON: Captain Kang your wife is safe and sound aboard our vessel she's in the best medical care. 
CAPT. KANG [viewer]: YOU LIE!
CAPT. BRANSON: Captain I assure you that the Federation would gain nothing from your wife's death.
Kang weighs what John said.
CAPT. KANG [viewer]: I want to see my wife
CAPT. BRANSON: By all means you are welcome to board the Enterprise as a gesture of good faith and corporation.
He nods and transmission ends.
LT. MASON: Captain, as your chief of security I am against this course of action.
John looks over at Jack.
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: Believe me Lieutenant I hear your objection but if we're to prevent a war then this is what we must do.
He leaves the bridge.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise and Vorn are next to each other now.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
There's a few wounded officers from the battle as the doors opened and Captain Branson along with Captain Kang and a security escort enters.
DR. CARLSON: Captain?
CAPT. BRANSON: This is Captain Kang of the IKS Vorn he beamed over as a gesture of good faith and to preserve the treaty this is my chief medical officer Doctor Steven Carlson.
DR. CARLSON: A pleasure to meet you Captain Kang.
CAPT. KANG: Where's Mara?
He leads them over to where Mara is at.
DR. CARLSON: Her autonomic system was disrupted by the blast but her redundant neural functions are unharmed by the blast.
CAPT. KANG: Thank you for saving her.
DR. CARLSON [smiles]: I'm a Doctor it's my duty to save those that are in need of medical attention, I wasn't going to sit by and allow her to be killed by the Vulcans.
Mara stirs as Kang is at her bedside holding her hand.
MARA [gasps]
CAPT. KANG [smiles]: It's alright Mara you're safe.
MARA: Kang?
She hugs him.
MARA: I thought I was on my way to Sto-Vo-Kor.
CAPT. KANG: I guess the gods knew that it wasn't your time yet but soon it will be and it will be glorious.
Kang turns back to Captain Branson.
CAPT. KANG: I'd like to take my wife back to my ship if you'll allow it.
DR. CARLSON: I don't see why not just make sure she rests for a few more days before she's able to walk fully on her own.
MARA [smiles]: Don't worry Doctor Carlson I plan on resting and thank you for everything send my regards to Doctor McCoy for keeping me safe.
DR. CARLSON [nods]: I will.
CAPT. BRANSON: Christine help Mara to the transporter room.
NURSE CHAPEL: Aye, sir.
Nurse Chapel helps Mara out of the doors as Kang and the security escort follows.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: That was close.
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: Too close Z. 
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Both vessels depart from each other as the Vorn enters Klingon Space and the Enterprise gets ready to warp away.
INT-IKS K'TINGA MAIN BRIDGE
Transparent viewer shows the aft section of the Enterprise as she warp away.
CMDR. K'MOCK: What's her course?
KLINGON TACTICAL OFFICER: Starbase Six.
K'Mock smirks.
[END OF ACT 4, FADE OUT, ENDING CREDITS]
==Cast==
===Starring===
*Jarvis Davidson as Captain John Branson
*Felecia Linkous as Lieutenant Commander Zhasa Ivanova
===Also Starring===
*Kevin Regan as Lieutenant Junior Grade Jack Mason
*Ferne Myers as Lieutenant Commander Stephanie Williams
*Blake Waymire as Lieutenant Junior Grade Tyson Mitchell
*Delena "Dee" Lusk as Lieutenant Junior Grade Kara Carlson
*Sadie Brickhouse-Waymire as Lieutenant Junior Grade Julia Smith
*Jacob Elliot as Doctor Steven Carlson
===Guest Stars===
*TBA as Nurse Christine Chapel
*TBA as Security Officer Joshua Holiday
*TBA as Transporter Chief Kayla Mackenzie
*TBA as Mara
*TBA as Captain Kang
*TBA as Captain William Telford
*Jeremy Regan as Lieutenant Commander Kyle Clarkson
*TBA as Ensign Elisa Sheridan
*George Kayian as Captain Holt Allen
===Special Guest Stars===
*Mike Longo as Fleet Captain James T. Kirk
*Ashley M. Kalfas as Captain Jessica Smith
*TBA as Vice Admiral Robert T. April
*TBA as Lieutenant Commander Montgomery Scott
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===