Negotiations (New Voyages episode)

Negotiations is the 5th episode of Star Trek: New Voyages New Voyages Season 1.
==Synopsis==
After narrowly escaping the wrath of the Chakuun taskforce the Enterprise is docked at Starbase 6, while there Captain John Branson is involved in intense negotiations with the Gorn and Lyran Empire.
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The Enterprise is docked at Starbase Six.
CAPT. BRANSON [voice over]: Captain's Log Stardate 5785.1, After the battle with the Chakuun forces the Enterprise has docked at Starbase Six for some much needed repairs as well as shore leave for the crew
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.
KYLE: I never seen the Chakuun ghostships before but read they are very powerful and could rival our heavy cruisers.
JOHN: It was no joke they rivaled the Enterprise alright and nearly destroyed us if the lead vessel didn't leave the sector.
JAMIE: I don't understand I thought we had an understanding after Gabrielle Carlotti and the Chakuun General chatted back in 2254?
JESSICA: Maybe the Tholians threatened to destroy them for that.
Then his communicator beeps and he gets it out and flips it open. 
JOHN [to com]: Branson here go ahead. 
BRIDGE OFFICER [com voice]: Sir, Admiral April is in your ready room and is requesting the presents of the senior staff 
JOHN [to com]: I'm on my way Branson out. 
He closed the communicator. 
JOHN: Sorry guys but duty calls. 
JESSICA [smiles]: Alright, good luck with the Admiral and I love you. 
JOHN [smiles]: I don't need luck and I love you to. 
John and Jessica kiss and John leaves. 
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'S OATH:
CAPT. BRANSON [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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STAR TREK: NEW VOYAGES
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 BRANSON
The Enterprise flies by an asteroid
FELECIA LINKOUS
 AS
LTCMDR. ZHASA IVANOVA
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
LTJG. JULIA SMITH
The Enterprise flies by a planet as the sunsets 
BLAKE WAYMIRE
 AS
LT. TYSON MITCHELL
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 the Starbase and the Enterprise docked next to the a golden starship.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
[EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALL OVER OPENING SCENES]
Captain Branson and the senior staff are around the table as Commodore Austin briefs them on the situation.
COMM. AUSTIN: For weeks now the Gorn and Lyran Star Empire have been at war with each other and have continued to be at war.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: What's changed?
COMM. AUSTIN: The Lyran Ambassador has asked for a ceasefire and has asked for Federation assistance.
CAPT. BRANSON: Commodore Austin sir we shouldn't be involved in this situation.
Commodore Austin looks at Captain Branson.
COMM. AUSTIN: If we don't stop this their war will spill into Federation Space and then it will become our problem.
CAPT. BRANSON: What's the plan?
COMM. AUSTIN: The delegates of both the Gorn and Lyran Star Empire are on their way here as we speak and we'll attempt to mediate a ceasefire.
Captain Branson turns to the senior staff.
CAPT. BRANSON: Alright we've got our assigned duty dismissed.
The senior staff leaves the briefing room.
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
A Gorn heavy cruiser is approaching the Starbase.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Captain Branson is standing up behind the helm and navigational stations.
CAPT. BRANSON: Type of vessel?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: It is a Gorn heavy cruiser.
LT. CARLSON: Their most powerful cruiser.
LTJG. SMITH: We're being hailed its in our language.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the Gorn vessel.
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm John Branson Captain of the Federation Starship USS Enterprise representing the United Federation of Planets, we'll be here to delegate this peace conference.
GORN COMMANDER [viewer]: Very well Enterprise
CAPT. BRANSON: Keep in mind we'll be monitoring you and your vessel at the first hint of you powering your weapons.
GORN COMMANDER [viewer]: We understand Captain
John nods and transmission ends.
CAPT. BRANSON: Julia have the Athena and Hercules keep an eye on that Gorn cruisers.
LTJG. SMITH [nods]: Aye, sir.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Will this bring about peace with the Gorn?
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm not sure but I hope so now all we have to do is wait for the Lyran Empire.
[PROXMITIY ALARM SOUNDS.]
LTJG. T'LAR: Detecting a tachyon surge directly ahead.
[Captain Branson turns to the transparent viewer.]
CUT TO:
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
A squad of Cheetah-class cruisers decloak in front of the Enterprise.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [YELLOW ALERT]
Transparent viewer shows this.
LT. MITCHELL: That is a lot of ships.
CAPT. BRANSON: Yeah it is.
Lieutenant Smith reports.
LTJG. SMITH: We're being hailed by the lead vessel.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer changes to the bridge of the lead Lyran vessel.
CAPT. BRANSON: Greetings I'm John Branson 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 Branson turns to Zhasa 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.
LTJG. MITCHELL: Very chatty fellow.
CAPT. BRANSON: 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-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTER
John is getting his dress uniform on as the doors chimed.
CAPT. BRANSON: Come.
Doors opened and his ex-wife Commander Allenby enters.
JAMIE: John?
John stops and turns to face her.
JOHN: Jamie what are you doing here I thought you were on the Excalibur getting ready to ship out.
MIKAELA: Commodore Austin postponed it for another week due to this situation.
John gets his dress uniform jacket on and zips it up.
JOHN: And what are you doing on the Enterprise?
MIKAELA: I was hoping to talk to you about what happened between us.
JOHN: Which part the part where I was down in the dumps after I nearly killed Spock 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 Jamie 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 Branson stands up.
CAPT. BRANSON: Gentlemen please we came this far let's not ruin it with senseless violence.
They sat down at the table.
CAPT. BRANSON: 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.
EXT-KLINGON SPACE
A Klingon warship is watching the Federation from afar.
INT-KLINGON CRUISER 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. BRANSON: 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 Branson and leave the conference room.
CAPT. BRANSON: Uh was it something I said?
COMM. AUSTIN: Oh yes it was.
He leaves as well.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The Enterprise is next the Starbase as the Lyran and Gorn vessels are around the base.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM [YELLOW ALERT]
Yellow lights are flashing as Captain Branson sits at his desk working on how to deal with the Gorn and Lyran situation when the com activates.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: Bridge to Captain you've got an incoming transmission from the U.S.S. Crusader its Captain Terry Ramses
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Acknowledge.
He activates the desktop monitor and Captain Terry Ramses of the U.S.S. Crusader appears on the screen.
CAPT. BRANSON: Terry what can I do for you?
CAPT. RAMSES [monitor]: John Branson it's finally good to speak to you again how goes it aboard the Enterprise?
JOHN: Oh you know same old same old just here at Starbase Six handling a situation between the Gorn and Lyran Empire.
TERRY [monitor]: I've been hearing some interesting things about you and your Captaincy of the Enterprise
JOHN: It wasn't a hand out from Jim if that's what you're getting at Terry I earned this through hard work and dedication, you of all people should know what's that like.
TERRY [monitor]: Oh I know but I also know that you traumatized a young woman on your last posting 
John hangs his head.
JOHN: I was cleared of any wrong doing I kept her from getting shot by a Klingon disruptor.
TERRY [monitor]: And she went through four weeks of intense counseling after that was promoted to Captain of her own vessel
John leans back.
JOHN: So why are you really calling Terry?
TERRY [monitor]: I'm sure you heard about what happened to Ensign Gale?
JOHN: Yeah it's allover the FNS and she's a little young to be in Starfleet.
TERRY [monitor]: John, I need you to support me on this I am in search of a good lawyer for her trial and I need to know who I can bring into this
JOHN: Let me contact the JAG office on Earth my friend Kyle has a sister there she may know a good lawyer.
TERRY [monitor]: Thank you John let me know what you find out
JOHN: I will.
TERRY [monitor]: Ramses out
Transmission ends as John thinks when the com does its boatswain whistle.
LTJG. SMITH [com voice]: Bridge to Captain
He activates the com panel on his desk.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson here go ahead.
LTJG. SMITH [com voice]: Commodore Austin needs you at the Starbase its urgent
He leaves his quarters.
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. BRANSON: 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 Branson paces about.
CAPT. BRANSON: 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. BRANSON: Aye, sir.
Then John's communicator beeps.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson here.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [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.]
CUT TO:
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 Branson and Commodore Austin walks onto the bridge, as the boatswain whistle sounds, and Commander Ivanova vacates the command chair as she gives her report.]
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Both taskforces have moved outside of the Starbase's deflectors, and are moving into open space.
[Captain Branson sits in the Captain's chair as the transparent viewer shows this.]
CAPT. BRANSON: 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.
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise is between both Gorn and Lyran 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 Branson remains sitting in the chair determined to keep the peace as Lieutenant Smith turns to report.]
LTJG. SMITH: Captain, we're being hailed by the lead Lyran cruiser as well as the lead Gorn cruiser.
CAPT. BRANSON: Put them both on the main viewer.
Both bridges of the lead vessels appear.
CAPT. BRANSON: 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 Branson gets up from the Captain's chair.
CAPT. BRANSON: 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. BRANSON: 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. BRANSON: 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 Branson sits in the command chair breathing a sigh of relief.]
CAPT. BRANSON: 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. BRANSON: Thank you sir negotiation 101 from a former teacher of mine at the Academy.
[Commodore Austin leaves the bridge.]
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: I think he's warming up to you John.
[Captain Branson smirks.]
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise returns to Starbase Six.
[END OF ACT FOUR, 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 Jack Mason
*Ferne Myers as Lieutenant Commander Stephanie Williams
*Blake Waymire as Lieutenant Tyson Mitchell
*Delena "Dee" Lusk as Lieutenant Kara Carlson
*Jacob Elliot as Doctor Steven Carlson
*Sadie Waymire as Lieutenant Julia Smith
*Becky Elliot as Lieutenant Commander T'Shara
===Guest Stars===
*TBA as Nurse Christine Chapel
*TBA as Lieutenant Harris Payne
*TBA as Lieutenant Lindsey Tanner
===Special Guest Stars===
*Ashley M. Kalfas as Captain Jessica Smith
*Alexandra Rexford as Commander Mikaela Allenby
*Josh Irwin as Commodore Joseph Austin
*TBA as Gorn Ambassador
*TBA as Lyran Ambassador
*TBA as Gorn Commander
*TBA as Lyran Commander
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===