Return To Duty

Return to Duty is the series opener of Star Trek: The New Voyages Season 1.
==Plot==
Commander John Branson gets promoted to captain of a ship, the USS Enterprise. Their mission is to figure out what happened to several Federation outposts along the Federation-Klingon border. 
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The U.S.S. Wraith a Federation-Class Dreadnought is traveling at high warp along with the U.S.S. Harrison a Daedalus-Class vessel.
INT-U.S.S. WRAITH MESS HALL
Both Kyle and John are at the bar drinking some whiskey as John is trying to figure out what he's going to do now.
JOHN: What am I going to now?
Kyle pats his shoulder.
KYLE: Don't worry John they should be giving you a medal for your quick thinking when the Klingons bordered the Wraith.
John drinks his whiskey.
JOHN: Yeah, but no I am being court martialed for something that I didn't do to a fellow officer.
Then two red shirt security officers walked in.
SECURITY OFFICER: Commander Branson you'll come with us.
John finishes his whiskey and follows the two officers.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT, TITLE CARD]
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
A Federation-class dreadnought flies into view along with a Watchtower-class Starbase that's very activate, with cargo vessels and other Federation vessels flying to and from it.
INT-BRANSON HOUSE HOLD, KITCHEN
John is sitting at the bar in the kitchen thinking about what he's going to be doing next with career seeing how he's grounded for his quick thinking that saved a crewmen.
KYLE: John you've been sitting there since you were reassigned to Earth.
JOHN: I did go to Command but I am not an Earth bound officer I rather be out there exploring meeting new life-forms.
KYLE: I can tell that you and Jessica are doing well.
JOHN [smiles]: Yeah, but how are you and Jamie doing?
Kyle drinks the cup of tea.
KYLE: It's been awhile since we've seen each other during our Academy days.
JOHN: Kyle is something going on?
KYLE: I am nervous John she wants to go on our first date and I don't know what to do or where to take her.
John thinks.
JOHN: You could take her to a nice place to get some food as a start then just go from there.
KYLE: Interesting.
JOHN: Trust me it will work everytime and take your time getting to know what she likes and her dislikes, you two have been apart for awhile so take it slow and easy for a few weeks.
Kyle drinks the tea.
KYLE: Thanks man I will take your advise to heart seeing how I am being assigned to the U.S.S. Harrison.
Kyle leaves the house as John hears a shuttle engine and sees a Class-F shuttle fly over his house and it lands as the aft doors opened and Fleet Captain Christopher Pike walks out of the shuttle and heads to the house as John meets him half way.
JOHN: Chris it's good to see you again.
They shook hands.
CHRIS: You too John.
JOHN: I see that you've been promoted to Fleet Captain.
CHRIS: Yeah I was promoted to Fleet Captain.
JOHN: So, what brings you here?
CHRIS: We've got a bit of a situation along the border we've lost contact with several of our outposts along the border.
JOHN: Sounds bad what can I do?
CHRIS: I want you to go and investigate and rescue any survivors you come across.
JOHN: Uh, one problem I don't have a ship and even if I was in line for command of one Command won't give me one.
CHRIS: There is one vessel I am giving you command of and its the Enterprise.
John is surprised by that.
JOHN: But Command has grounded me?
CHRIS: I think you've suffered enough and I read your after action report of that situation and I think that you shouldn't of been punished for it.
JOHN: Thanks Chris I will go pack my bags right now.
John heads back to the house.
CUT TO:
EXT-SPACE
A shuttle approaches the dockyard as ships are flying by.
INT-SHUTTLE CANOPY
Both Captains John Branson and Jessica Smith are heading to their respective vessels.
JESSICA [Smiles]: I'm so happy for you honey you're getting your own command.
JOHN [Smiles]: Yeah me to.
Then they see the U.S.S. Enterprise and the U.S.S. Yorktown.
CAPT. BRANSON: I'll take you to the Yorktown and then I'll head over to the Enterprise and take command of the vessel.
Captain Branson inputs commands into the console.
EXT-SPACE
The shuttle heads towards the Yorktown.
INT-U.S.S. YORKTOWN SHUTTLE BAY
The shuttle enters the bay and lands.
INT-SHUTTLE AFT COMPARTMENT
Both John and Jessica are embracing.
JOHN [Smiles]: I'm going to miss you.
JESSICA [Smiles]: We'll see each other some John.
JOHN: But with this war its going to be impossible.
JESSICA [Smiles]: We'll try.
The aft compartment door opens and Jessica turns to see her crew and then backs at John.
JOHN [Smiles]: I love you so much.
JESSICA [Smiles]: I love you to baby.
They kiss and Jessica gets her gear and walks out of the shuttle and the aft compartment closes and then John sits at the helm console and inputs commands into it.
EXT-SPACE
The shuttle exits the Yorktown and heads towards the Enterprise.
[END OF ACT ONE, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
The Enterprise is docked.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN SHUTTLE BAY
The crew and the senior staff are at attention after the shuttle's life support was restore and the aft shuttle doors opened and Captain Branson walks onto the bay.
LTJG. MITCHELL: CAPTAIN ON DECK!!!!
They snap to attention as the officer blew the boatswain whistle, as Captain Branson exits the shuttle bay amazed at how big it is and he walks over to the stand.
CAPT. BRANSON: At ease, to Captain John Thomas Branson on this date and time you will assume command of Starship U.S.S. Enterprise by order of Fleet Captain Christopher Pike, Starfleet Command. 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 out everyone but Senior Staff is dismissed.
The rest of the crew leaves the shuttle bay as the senior staff are standing at attention.
CAPT. BRANSON [re: PADD]: Lieutenant Jack Mason chief of security/tactical officer.
LTJG. MASON: Yes, sir.
Captain Branson studies the PADD.
CAPT. BRANSON [re: PADD]: A few issues on your record but so far nothing bad.
John walks over to Lieutenant Stephanie Williams.
CAPT. BRANSON [re: PADD]: Lieutenant Stephanie Williams chief engineer.
LT. WILLIAMS [breathing heavily]: Y-Yes sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Are you alright?
LT. WILLIAMS [nods]: Yes, sir I was just exercising before you boarded.
CAPT. BRANSON [re: PADD]: Your record is impressive.
LT. WILLIAMS: Thank you sir.
Then Captain Branson walks over to Ensign Kara Carlson.
CAPT. BRANSON [re: PADD]: Ensign Kara Carlson ship's chief conn officer.
ENS. CARLSON [Nods]: Yes, sir.
Captain Branson studies the PADD.
CAPT. BRANSON [Re: PADD]: Impressive it says that you're the best helm officer in Starfleet.
ENS. CARLSON [Nods]: Yes, sir I won't let you down.
CAPT. BRANSON [Smiles]: Carry on then.
She steps back and Captain Branson walks over to Lieutenant Junior Grade T'Lar.
CAPT. BRANSON [re: PADD]: Lieutenant T'Lar Chief Science officer.
LTJG. T'LAR: Yes, sir.
CAPT. BRANSON [re: PADD]: Hmm impressive you're record is flawless. 
LTJG. T'LAR [nods]: Yes, sir.
CAPT. BRANSON [Re: PADD]: Impressive keep it up.
LTJG. T'LAR [nods]: Aye, sir.
Lieutenant T'Lar steps back as he walks over to Lieutenant Junior Grade Julia Smith.
CAPT. BRANSON [re: PADD]: Lieutenant Junior Grade Julia Smith chief communications officer Julia how have you been its been awhile since we've seen each other.
LTJG. SMITH: Yes it has been John.
CAPT. BRANSON [re: PADD]: It says here that you know 21 different alien languages.
LTJG. SMITH [Nods]: Yes, sir I do and I am the best com officer in the Union.
CAPT. BRANSON [Smiles, re: PADD]: Impressive keep it up.
She steps back and he walks to Lieutenant Junior Grade Tyson Mitchell.
CAPT. BRANSON [re: PADD]: Lieutenant Junior Grade Tyson Mitchell Chief Navigational Officer.
LTJG. MITCHELL: Yes, sir.
CAPT. BRANSON [re: PADD]: A few issues at Starfleet Academy but other then that nothing else keep it up and we won't have an issue.
LTJG. MITCHELL [nods]: Aye, sir.
He steps back as Captain Branson walks over to Doctor Steven Carlson
CAPT. BRANSON [re: PADD]: Doctor Steven Carlson you're the ship's chief medical officer, are you related to Ensign Kara Carlson? 
DR. CARLSON [nods]: Yes, sir she's my sister.
CAPT. BRANSON [re: PADD]: Your credentials are exceptional.
DR. CARLSON [nods]: Yes, Captain they are molecular surgery, DNA engineering, psychiatry.
CAPT. BRANSON [Confused]: Then why are you onboard this ship you could be serving onboard a dreadnought?
DR. CARLSON: I always request my transfers based on where I think I'm needed, I feel more stimulated that way.
CAPT. BRANSON: Interesting well welcome aboard.
He faces the senior staff.
CAPT. BRANSON: We depart in 3 hours dismissed.
The senior staff leaves the shuttle bay as Captain Branson looks around the bay and then leaves.
CUT TO:
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
The Enterprise is docked at the dockyard.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
John is talking to his best friend Kyle Clarkson.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON [Monitor]: I'm sorry old friend but I must decline the offer of being your executive officer
CAPT. BRANSON [Sighs]: I understand Kyle I was hoping that I could have you be in the second chair by my side.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON [monitor]: I know John.
CAPT. BRANSON: How is everything?
LTCMDR. CLARKSON (monitor): The Harrison is doing great we're out here working on a few relays
CAPT. BRANSON: The Enterprise is a great ship and she could be near you in a few days and we'll hang out and have some drinks.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON (monitor): It has been awhile since we hung out
CAPT. BRANSON: Well hey I've got to hop off here we've got to depart there's some issues along the Federation-Klingon border we've got to investigate.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON [monitor]: Alright see ya soon John
CAPT. BRANSON: Same here.
Transmission ends as John sits in the chair.
EXT-EARTH ORBIT
The Enterprise is prepping for launch.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
The crew are at their stations as the ready room doors opened and Captain Branson steps on the bridge.
LTJG. MASON: Captain on deck!
The crew snaps to attention.
CAPT. BRANSON: As you all were.
They go back to their stations as Captain Branson looks at the bridge of the Enterprise, The captain's chair is located in the front section of the bridge and is centered several meters behind the forward viewport. the helm station and navigational station is facing the transparent viewer on the port side is the communications console and on the starboard side is the tactical and engineering stations behind the captain's chair is the science station.
CAPT. BRANSON: Let's get underway Lieutenant Smith hail the dock master and signal we're ready to depart.
LTJG. SMITH: Aye, sir the dock master has cleared us for departure.
Captain Branson sits in the Captain's chair.
CAPT. BRANSON: All hands clear all moorings. 
At Tactical Lieutenant Mason looks at his console. 
LTJG. MASON: Moorings are retracting we're ready for maneuvering thrusters only.
CAPT. BRANSON: Ensign Carlson take us out thrusters only and when we're clear set course for the Federation-Klingon border warp 7.
EXT-SPACE
The Enterprise backs up from the Cairo and then turns around and engages impulse engines.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
LTJG. MITCHELL: We've cleared space dock sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Ensign hit it.
Ensign Carlson presses the warp panel.
EXT-SPACE
Enterprise's warp engines power up and she leaps into warp.
[END OF ACT 2, FADE OUT] 
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise is at warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
John is unpacking his stuff putting the picture of him and Jessica at their wedding when the doors chimed.
CAPT. BRANSON: Come.
The doors opened and Lieutenant Mason & Lieutenant Williams enters standing at attention.
LTJG. MASON: You wanted to see us sir?
CAPT. BRANSON: Yes please sit down.
They sit down in the chairs in front of the desk as John sits at the chair behind the desk and he interlaces his fingers.
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: I noticed that you were heavily breathing Lieutenant and that you were a bit late to the shuttle bay now I've read both of your records and they're spotless but this is unbelievable I'm hearing that you two were being inappropriate?
LT. WILLIAMS [surprised]: Sir we uh we didn't know that no one saw us?
CAPT. BRANSON: Oh they saw you both enter that room and heard things that they didn't need to hear from both of you in there you are senior officers and I expect you to maintain the standard for the rest of the crew, but this adolescent behavior makes me question my faith in you both. If you choose to do stuff off duty that's your business. But you consider yourselves under orders to use better judgment about it is that understood?
LTJG. MASON & LT. WILLIAMS: YES, SIR!
CAPT. BRANSON: Dismissed.
They leave the ready room as John hopes he got through to them when the com activates.
LTJG. T'LAR [com voice]: Captain Branson report to the bridge
John gets up and walks from the ready room.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
The doors to the ready room opened and Captain Branson walks onto the bridge.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
LTJG. SMITH: We just lost contact with the U.S.S. Armstrong along the Federation-Klingon border.
CAPT. BRANSON: She was sent to back us up wasn't she?
LTJG. T'LAR: Yes, sir she's a Armstrong-class.
CAPT. BRANSON: Is Admiral Alan Stone in command of her?
LTJG. T'LAR: Yes, sir he is.
LTJG. MASON: Then how could we lose contact with the Armstrong?
LTJG. T'LAR: Unknown.
LTJG. SMITH: This was the last transmission we received from him.
She inputs commands into the console and activates the com.
VICE ADM. STONE [com voice]: This is-being-back----oh my god---reinforce our lines----We're attempting to withdraw and regroup, all Federation ships meet up with battlegroup at----------
LTJG. SMITH: That's all we got sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Ensign increase to maximum warp.
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
Ensign Carlson inputs commands into the helm station to increase the Enterprise's speed to maximum warp.
CUT TO:
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER
A escape pod is floating.
INT-U.S.S. ARMSTRONG ESCAPE POD
Lieutenant Commander Zhasa Ivanova is helping the wounded officers that were in the pod with her then sensors beep rapidly and she walks over to the console.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Well I'll be damned its a Starfleet signature.
She inputs commands into the console and activates the com.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [to com]: Starfleet vessel this is Lieutenant Commander Zhasa Ivanova of the U.S.S. Armstrong do you read me.
LTJG. SMITH [com voice]: This is Federation Starship U.S.S. Enterprise we see you Commander standby for pickup
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [to com]: Don't worry we'll be here.
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER
Enterprise approaches the escape pod.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
The wounded officers are being treated as Captain Branson enters sickbay.
CAPT. BRANSON: How are they Steven?
DR. CARLSON: They'll recover but most of them will need a Federation Medical Outpost for further treatment.
They walk over to one of the bio-beds that Commander Ivanova is laying on.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [Smiles]: John?
CAPT. BRANSON [Smiles]: Z its good to see you again.
They shook hands.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Sorry for my appearance.
CAPT. BRANSON: Its ok Z what happened?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We're not sure we arrived before the Enterprise and the next thing we know a squadron of Klingon D7 cruisers decloaked and we fought our hardest but we took too much damage Admiral Stone ordered us to evacuate.
CAPT. BRANSON: And Admiral Stone?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: I'm not sure what happened to him sir.
Then the com activates.
LTJG. T'LAR [com voice]: Captain Branson report to the bridge on the double
He leaves sickbay as Commander Ivanova follows close behind.
CUT TO:
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER
A Klingon D7-class warbird and two D6-class frigates emerge from warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Turbo-lift doors opened and both Captain Branson and Commander Ivanova enter the bridge.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
LTJG. T'LAR: Sensors have detected a Klingon D7-class warbird and two corvettes entering the system.
LTJG. MASON: If they detect us we're dead.
Captain Branson is worried.
[END OF ACT 3, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER
The Klingon cruisers are approaching the debris field, unaware of the Enterprise being there at the moment after picking up a distress call from the U.S.S. Armstrong.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Transparent viewer shows the three Klingon warbirds.
CAPT. BRANSON: Have they detected us?
LTJG. T'LAR: Negative it seems the debris is shielding us from their sensors.
Captain Branson leans forward in the Captain's chair.
CAPT. BRANSON: Keep our power readings low so they won't pick us up.
Commander Ivanova walks over to Lieutenant T'Lar.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Lieutenant T'Lar are you detecting any anti-matter signatures?
LTJG. T'LAR: Yes Commander.
Captain Branson turns to her.
CAPT. BRANSON: What are you getting at Z?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: There's alot of radiation that we can fly into and use to shield us from their sensors.
CAPT. BRANSON: While we attempt to figure out how to take them out.
Captain Branson sits in the Captain's chair.
CAPT. BRANSON: Do it Kara take us into the field Thrusters at one-half. 
Ensign Carlson at the helm inputs commands into the console. 
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER
The Enterprise flies into the debris field and takes position inside the field.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
The crew are at their stations.
LTJG. MITCHELL: We've entered the debris field.
CAPT. BRANSON: Shut down all non-essential systems let's minimize our power signature. 
Half the lights on the Bridge powers down as the crew is waiting for the Klingon taskforce to flyby. 
LTJG. T'LAR: The carrier has just entered sensor range Captain. 
Captain Branson turns to Lieutenant Mason. 
CAPT. BRANSON: If you pick up a power spike raise shields and fire all weapons don't wait for my orders.
LT. MASON [nods]: Aye, sir.
EXT-DEBRIS FIELD
The Enterprise is in the debris field.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [NIGHT SHIFT]
Lieutenant Mason is sitting in the Captain's Chair monitoring the D7-class warbird that has two Corvettes search the debris field for survivors from their Elite side of the Klingon Empire, then Commander Ivanova walks onto the Bridge holding a PADD. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Lieutenant what's new?
LTJG. MASON: That battle cruiser is still looking for survivors I've had to adjust course 11 times just to keep out of their probe's sensor range, so far they've not picked us up on the scanners so we seem to be safe at the moment. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [Sighs]: That's the second time in a row what are they searching for?
He shrugs his shoulders they see something zip by at high speed.
LTJG. MITCHELL: Did you see that?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: What is it Lieutenant?
Mitchell checks his navigational station.
LTJG. MITCHELL: Something just zipped by us at high speed it appears to be a Klingon seeker probe.
Commander Ivanova sits in the Captain's chair.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We've got to get that probe before it alerts its friends to our presences arm a torpedo and fire.
Lieutenant Mason inputs commands into the tactical station and presses the firing button.
EXT-DEBRIS FIELD
The Enterprise fires off a pair torpedoes and it speeds towards the seeker probe one misses but the first torpedo scores a hit on the probe.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [GREY MODE]
The crew is silence waiting to see what the carrier and her escorts are gonna do, as Commander Ivanova turns to Lieutenant Mitchell.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Lieutenant?
Lieutenant Mitchell checks the nav sensors.
LTJG. MITCHELL: One of the cruiser's escorts have broken from it search pattern and is on an intercept course with us. 
Both Commander Ivanova and the crew are in shock and worried. 
EXT-EDGE OF DERBIS FIELD
The Klingon corvette approaches the debris field.
[END OF ACT 4, FADE OUT]
===Act 5===
FADE IN
EXT-DEBRIS FIELD
The corvette is approaching the field.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
The crew is at their battle stations when Captain Branson walks onto the Bridge and sits in the Captain's Chair after Commander Ivanova gets up from the chair and heads to the first officer console. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: That corvette is heading towards us that's what's going on Captain and she'll enter weapons range in 30 seconds. 
Captain Branson looks at the screen showing the Corvette heading towards them. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Can we jump out of here?
LTJG. T'LAR: No sir too much radiation is in the field.
Captain Branson hits the arm rest of his command chair.
CMDR. IVANOVA: Wait what if we set course to this part of the debris field here and we'll be able to enter warp.
Captain Branson looks down at Lieutenant T'Lar.
CAPT. BRANSON: Is that possible??
Lieutenant T'Lar checks and then nods.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara alter our heading to course 2-3-4 mark 2-2-7 thrusters only.
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
Ensign Carlson inputs commands into the helm station.
EXT-DEBRIS FIELD
The Enterprise engages her thrusters and slowly moves through the debris field to be able to enter warp.
INT-U.S.S ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. BRANSON: ETA to outer edge of debris field Ensign.
Ensign Carlson checks her console read out.
ENS. CARLSON: One hour and thirty seconds till we've clear the debris field sir.
Then Lieutenant T'Lar reports.
LTJG. T'LAR: Captain, sensors are detecting something.
Captain Branson turns to her.
CAPT. BRANSON: What is it?
T'Lar reviews her sensor readings and reports.
LTJG. T'LAR: We have an incoming torpedo!
CAPT. BRANSON: Full power to aft deflectors!
EXT-DEBRIS FIELD
The Klingon D6 warbird shows up and fires off a spread of torpedoes hitting the aft deflectors.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH!
LTJG. MASON: Aft deflectors down to 90%!
CAPT. BRANSON: Evasive maneuvers delta sequence return fire.
Both Carlson and Mason comply with their orders.
EXT-DEBRIS FIELD
Enterprise pitches to port as she fires a spread of photon torpedoes that streak by the debris and as two struck the port side and then the other two score a severe blow to the starboard side causing a massive explosion that causes the cruiser to pitch down and slam into a large piece of debris from the outpost destroying the warbird.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LTJG. MASON: The warbird has been destroyed.
CAPT. BRANSON: Distance to boundary?
Lieutenant Mitchell checks his navigational console and reports.
LTJG. MITCHELL: We're at 23 kilometers and closing.
CAPT. BRANSON: Maintain course and speed.
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: What about the other two cruisers?
CAPT. BRANSON: What?
Huge showers of sparks erupt from the ceiling and MSD as debris flies from it as the officers there are sent flying from their stations, a huge spew of coolant vents as sparks rain down from the ceiling.
CAPT. BRANSON: CAP THAT OFF!
Officers get fire extinguishers and use them to put the fire out, as Lieutenant T'Lar reports.
LTJG. T'LAR: We've cleared the debris field.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara, hit it.
Ensign Carlson engages the warp drive.
EXT-SPACE
Enterprise enters warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. BRANSON: Julia, get me Starfleet Command we need to inform them of what has happened.
LTJG. SMITH: Aye, sir.
Captain Branson leaves the bridge as the crew are shocked at what happened.
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, JUPITER ORBIT
The Enterprise approaches Starbase 1 one of the oldest Starbase's within the Federation as its buzzing with life.
INT-STARBASE 1 BRIEFING ROOM
Vice Admiral Robert T. April the second Captain of the Enterprise sits at the front as Captain Branson, Lieutenant Commander Ivanova, and Lieutenant T'Lar are on the left side of the table.
VICE ADM. APRIL: Captain I've reviewed your report on the situation and I am glad that you made it back in one piece.
CAPT. BRANSON: Thank you sir but the lost of Admiral Stone isn't a good thing.
VICE ADM. APRIL [Sighs]: No its not.
CAPT. BRANSON: What are your orders sir?
VICE ADM. APRIL: It all depends on you John are you going to keep the chair?
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INT-STARBASE 1 CORRIDOR
 
[INDISTINCT P.A. ANNOUNCEMENT] As John looks at a PADD as Lieutenant Commander Ivanova walks over to him.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: You wanted to see me John?
John turns to face Zhasa.
CAPT. BRANSON: Yes I did Z it comes to my understanding that you don't have a ship to serve on?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: I was just offered my own command the U.S.S. Star League Foley-Class.
John puts his hands behind his back.
CAPT. BRANSON: Well, I am in need of a first officer and I would like to offer you a commission onboard the Enterprise. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: But the Star League?
CAPT. BRANSON: Is far from completion she won't be ready for a few more years.
Commander Ivanova thinks.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: I'd be honored to be your exec officer.
They shook hands.
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INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Captain Branson looks out the window. 
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over]: Captain's Log Stardate 6652.1, Earth...the dust and sky... is my hearth. But Enterprise is my home. We can go forward together, knowing that whatever shadows we bring with us, they make the light all the brighter. I am...a lucky man
 
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INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Captain Branson walks onto the bridge as Commander Ivanova is waiting for him. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Lieutenant Kirk is on his way to the bridge, as you requested. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Thank you, Commander. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We're just about ready to depart.
Then the turbo-lift doors opened and Lieutenant Samuel Kirk enters.
CAPT. BRANSON [smiles]: Sam, Welcome to Enterprise. How's the family? 
They shook hands. 
LT. KIRK: Good Jim was promoted to Captain of the Farragut. 
CAPT. BRANSON: And this is Lieutenant T'Lar your boss.
T'Lar raised an eyebrow as Sam is surprised as he stands next to the Captain's chair as Captain Branson stand in front as Ensign Carlson looks at him.
ENS. CARLSON: Ready to get underway sir what's our mission? 
CAPT. BRANSON [smiles]: Our mission? We explore. We seek out new life and new 
civilizations. We boldly go where no one has gone before. 
LTJG. SMITH [smiles]: Cool. 
Branson turns to her. 
LTJG. SMITH: Sir. 
Captain Branson sits back. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Ensign Carlson take us out warp factor 4, hit it. 
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, JUPITER ORBIT
The Enterprise's warp engines power up and she enters warp. 
[END OF ACT 5, 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 Stephanie Williams
*Blake Waymire as Lieutenant Junior Grade Tyson Mitchell
*Delena "Dee" Lusk as Ensign 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 Fleet Captain Christopher Pike
====Special Guest Stars===
*TBA as Vice Admiral Robert T. April
*Jeremy Regan as Lieutenant Commander Kyle Clarkson
*Ashley M. Kalfas as Captain Jessica Smith
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===