The Massacre of Archanis IV

The Massacre of Archanis IV is the 6th episode of Star Trek: The New Voyages Season 1. 
==Plot==
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER
An establishing shot of Archanis IV a Federation Agricultural colony as the planet is flanked by Outpost Nine a Watchtower-class Starbase and two Saladin-Class Destroyers. 
DR. A CLARKSON'S (voice over): Doctor Anna Clarkson's personal log Stardate 2632.1, For the past two days me and my husband has been restoring the colonies throughout the Federation-Klingon border after the Four Years War between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, I am looking forward to seeing both my kids who are both in Starfleet
EXT-ARCHANIS IV SURFACE, MAIN COLONY, DAY
A woman uses a bike pump to get well water...a man works the soil in his fields, wipes his brow, waving to Doctors Anna Clarkson and William Clarkson who are there supervising the area, as we see Anna Clarkson dictating a letter to her daughter Anne Clarkson at Starfleet Headquarters. 
DR. A CLARKSON (re: PADD): We should be done in about two days Anne and we'll be able to see both you and Kyle in a few days. 
Her husband walks over to her. 
DR. CLARKSON: Anna you worry too much. 
She turns to him. 
DR. CLARKSON: Will I'm just worried we're on the edge of Klingon Space and we only have two Federation vessels defending us, when we could of had a heavy cruiser or a dreadnought. 
He shrugs his shoulders. 
DR. CLARKSON: Who knows what Starfleet does these days I just wish both Anne and Kyle didn't join it. 
Anna rolls her eyes.
ROB: What?
ANNA: You are so against Starfleet from the beginning.
ROB: Honey look at the wars we've been in since we started exploring the galaxy we lost 700,000 people to the Xindi and another 12,000,000 to the Romulans and god knows how many to the Klingons in the Four Years War.
CUT TO:
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER, ARCHANIS IV ORBIT
The Saladin-Class destroyers USS Elezbar and USS McKinley are in orbit of the planet. 
INT-USS MCKINLEY MAIN BRIDGE [YELLOW ALERT]
The bridge of the USS McKinley is like the bridge of the USS Shenzhou, as Captain Karl Stanley is sitting in the command chair. 
CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER: Captain sensors are detecting something at the edge of our sensors. 
Captain Stanley gets up from the Captain's chair. 
CAPT. STANLEY: What is it? 
CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER: Unknown at the moment. 
Captain Stanley turns to the helm officer. 
CAPT. STANLEY: Come to course 213 mark 10. 
HELM OFFICER: Aye, sir. 
The young helm officer inputs commands. 
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER, ARCHANIS IV ORBIT
The McKinley comes to port to investigate what the strange disturbance is. 
INT-USS MCKINLEY MAIN BRIDGE
Captain Stanley is standing behind the helm and navigational stations. 
SCIENCE OFFICER: INCOMING CONTACT ITS KLINGON! 
CAPT. STANLEY: RED ALERT!!! 
Lights dimmed. 
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER, ARCHANIS IV ORBIT
A Klingon taskforce destroys the McKinley and processes to the planet. 
EXT-ARCHANIS IV SURFACE, DAY
Then they hear a loud humming sound. 
DR. A CLARKSON: Robert is there any construction going on? 
Robert thinks. 
DR. R CLARKSON: No that's not till tomorrow at 1700hrs. from now. 
The sky darkens and they look up to see a battlegroup of Klingon warships, both Anna and Robert are shocked at what they're seeing. 
DR. W CLARKSON: GET TO SHELTERS GO, GO, GO! 
Everyone runs for their lives as green disruptor beams lance out and start destroying buildings and everything they hit, as Klingon soldiers beam down and start killing the colonist that can't escape or have found shelter or who try to defend the colony. 
INT-ANNA & ROBERT'S COLONY HOUSE
They enter and barricade the door as Anna goes to one of the consoles and attempts to hail the ships in orbit. 
DR. A CLARKSON (to com): This is Doctor Ana Clarkson to the USS Elezar we're under attack by the Klingons, and we're in need of Marines to help us. 
Static over the com she turns to her husband as she attempts to get in touch with the USS McKinley. 
DR. A CLARKSON (to com): USS McKinley come in do you read we're in need of emergency assistance. 
More static over the com as Robert turns to her. 
ROBERT: Maybe their both destroyed. 
Then they hear banging on the door as Robert gets something to defend himself with as Anna activates the emergency distress beacon that Anne gave her before they left Earth. 
ROBERT: Its possible they might be destroyed? 
Anna inputs commands into the console to send a signal to the outpost. 
DR. A CLARKSON (to com): Outpost 9 this is Doctor Anna Clarkson on the surface we've got Klingons on the surface, they're attacking people and slaughtering them and bombarding the surface with their disruptors. 
Nothing but static over the com. 
Then the door is kicked in as Klingon soldiers enter Robert uses the weapon to kill some Klingons, before he's stabbed by a bat'leth and he falls over dead as Anna goes into another room and locks it as she goes to one of the consoles and activates the com system. 
ANNA (to com): This is Doctor Anna Clarkson of the Federation agricultural group we're under attack by Klingon soldiers and warships, we haven't heard from the two Starships in orbit we can only assume that they were destroyed along with the outpost and other vessels in orbit of the planet. The Klingons are murdering and slaughtering everyone in their path we need help please send help I beg of you please! 
Then the door is broken as she backs up and she's stabbed several times by the Klingons and then K'Mock pulls out his disruptor pistol and shot her in the head. 
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER, ARCHANIS IV ORBIT
Debris from the Outpost, civilian and transport ships are floating around as Klingon vessels continue to bombard the planet. 
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT, STARTING CREDITS]
===Act 1===
FADE IN
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
John is sleeping as the com beeps.
ENS. CARLSON [com voice]: Bridge to Captain Branson
John stirs and toggles the com panel.
JOHN [to com]: Branson here go ahead.
ENS. CARLSON [com voice]: Sorry to disturb you sir but you've got an incoming transmission from Earth, its from a Commander Anne Clarkson
John gets up and walks over to the desk where the desktop monitor is at.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Patch it to my quarters.
A few minutes later the monitor screen shows the home of Commander Anne Clarkson sister of Kyle Clarkson.
JOHN: Anne its good to see you again.
ANNE [monitor]: You to John
JOHN: What can I do for you?
ANNE [monitor]: Well, I was just working late when the distress beacon I gave my parents was activated, I don't know if it was accidental or both her and dad are in danger but I was told by Fleet Captain Pike that you were closer to their position
JOHN: Yeah, we're currently studying pulsar but I can suspend it till we go and check on your parents and the colony on Archanis IV.
ANNE [monitor]: Thanks John
JOHN [smiles]: Anytime Anna.
Transmission ends as John then activates the com panel.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson to bridge set course for Archanis IV maximum warp.
ENS. CARLSON [com voice]: Aye, sir
EXT-SPACE
Enterprise goes into a great arch and leaps into warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
The senior staff are around the table as they're hearing the distress call.
DR. CLARKSON [com voice]: This is Doctor Anna Clarkson of the Federation agricultural group we're under attack by Klingon soldiers and warships, we haven't heard from the two Starships in orbit we can only assume that they were destroyed along with the outpost and other vessels in orbit of the planet. The Klingons are murdering and slaughtering everyone in their path we need help please send help I beg of you please!
Static as Captain Branson turns the com off and turns to the others.
CAPT. BRANSON: That was Doctor Anna Clarkson she's Anne and Kyle's mother she's a good woman knows her way around a plant. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Why were they there? 
CAPT. BRANSON: From what I could gather is that they're helping restore colonies that were stricken by the war with the Klingons in 2256, some were in the path of their fleets and were beaten back to the stone age. 
LT. WILLIAMS: All engineers and damage control teams are ready to seal hull breaches. 
DR. CARLSON: I have medical on standby for any wounded colonist we may have to beam board and I've got the main Cargo converted into a triage center. 
LTJG. MASON: I've drilled my security teams on how to repel boarders. 
Captain Branson looks at his senior staff. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I know that you all were hoping for some exploration I don't blame you me to but we've got a distress call to answer and we're going to do our best. 
He toggles the com panel. 
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: All hands battle stations. 
CUT TO:
A MONTAGE OF IMAGES:
The crew working, urgent, focused:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
Williams and N.D.s working. Every panel that can be opened has been opened-we get the sense that major work is being done.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK 6 CORRIDOR [RED ALERT]
Several N.D.s carrying equipment... a few others racing down the hall...urgent.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SCIENCE LAB [RED ALERT]
Mason and Carlson, working on a PHOTON TORPEDO. They have a panel open, and are making adjustments inside the weapon...
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE ARMORY [RED ALERT]
Three N.D.s pulling phaser rifles out of the weapons locker, making adjustments. Branson looks on...
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
At warp. Ivanova and T'Lar on the Bridge at the aft station, studying the Enterprise schematic there. A couple of N.D.s can be seen in the b.g., hurriedly carrying equipment cases across the scene, urgent...
END OF MONTAGE.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise speeds towards the Archanis System.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM [RED ALERT]
Captain Branson is reviewing the readiness reports from all decks when the com activates.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: Bridge to Captain
John toggles the com panel.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson here go ahead.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: You've got an incoming transmission from the U.S.S. Harrison its Captain Jamie Towe
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Patch it to my ready room. 
John gets up from the chair and faces the wall monitor as it shows the Captain's quarter. 
JOHN [smiles]: Jamie hey long time no see. 
JAMIE [monitor]: John, your call sounded urgent what's wrong is everything on the 
Enterprise alright? 
JOHN [smiles]: Yes everything is alright I was wondering if I can speak with Kyle its 
important. 
JAMIE [monitor]: He's currently busy right now 
JOHN: Jamie its his parents Archanis IV was attacked by the Klingons. 
JAMIE [monitor]: I'll speak to him about it but I can't promise you anything
JOHN [nods]: Thank you Jamie that's all I can ask for from you. 
JAMIE [monitor]: I will let him know Towe out
Transmission ends as John is worried. 
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise is on course for Archanis IV. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Ensign Carlson reports.
ENS. CARLSON: We're approaching Archanis IV now sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Drop us out of warp. 
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, sir. 
[Transparent viewer shows the warp tunnel, then a large debris field suddenly appears.] 
CAPT. BRANSON: EMERGENCY EVASIVE KARA! 
[Ensign Carlson works at the helm station.] 
EXT-ARCHANIS SYSTEM, ARCHANIS IV ORBIT
Enterprise moves up and moves to starboard and starts doing a barrel roll. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
[KLAXONS BLARING] 
CAPT. BRANSON: Damage report? 
LTJG. T'LAR: Coming in now sir minor damage. 
LTJG. MASON: Deflectors are holding at ninety-one percent! 
LTJG. MITCHELL: Navigational array has taken a hit but we're not flying blind yet. 
LTJG. T'LAR: Sensors are detecting a large piece of debris directly ahead it matches the Outpost. 
Transparent viewer shows this. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara, full reverse, come about starboard ninety degrees, drop us 
underneath! 
Ensign Carlson inputs commands into the helm station and she activates the forward RCS Thruster. 
EXT-ARCHANIS SYSTEM, ARCHANIS IV ORBIT
Enterprise drops under the large chunk of debris from the outpost as the end of it scraps hull plating off the starboard nacelle.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH! 
CAPT. BRANSON: Damage report? 
LTJG. MASON: Starboard deflectors down to eighty-nine percent. 
ENS. CARLSON: We've lost a bit of hull plating on the starboard nacelle but otherwise we're in one piece. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We can replace it. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Right. 
LTJG. T'LAR: Coming up on Archanis IV now sir. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Let's see it. 
Transparent viewer shows the fires and devastation as Captain Branson is in utter shock by the sight. 
CAPT. BRANSON [shocked]: My god. 
Everyone is in utter shock by the sight of the destruction of the colony. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: That's not good. 
Captain Branson is in shock still. 
[END OF ACT 1, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-ARCHANIS IV ORBIT 
The Enterprise is in orbit. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
[Transparent viewer shows this as Captain Branson is facing the viewer.] 
CAPT. BRANSON: Bio-signs? 
Lieutenant T'Lar runs her scans and reports. 
LTJG. T'LAR: I am having trouble scanning for bio-signs due to the amount of radiation is in the air from the bombardment by at least 20 Klingon warbirds. 
[Captain Branson walks to the turbo-lift.] 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [confused]: Where are you doing? 
[Captain Branson turns to her.] 
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm going down there to see what is going on down there Z you've got the 
bridge let me know if and when the Yorktown arrive. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [nods]: Aye, sir. 
[Captain Branson and Lieutenant Mason enter the lift as the doors closed, as Commander 
Ivanova sits in the Captain's chair.] 
EXT-ARCHANIS IV ORBIT
Enterprise is above the planet. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM [RED ALERT]
The search party enters as Captain Branson enters and joins the team on the transporter pad. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Alright we're going to search for survivors be ready to defend yourselves if we encounter Klingon soldiers set phasers to stun. 
They set phasers to stun. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Energize chief. 
Chief Mackenzie inputs commands and the search party dematerialized. 
CUT TO:
EXT-ARCHANIS IV SURFACE, CLOUDY RAINY
The search party materialized the Enterprise search teams are in the city. 
DR. CARLSON: Rain? 
ENS. HOLIDAY: It smells of destruction and death. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Spread out. 
[They split up to cover more ground John searches the area where he knows that Kyle and Anne's parents would be at, as he sees the destruction everywhere from the disruptors and fires plumping he continues his search as his communicator beeps and he gets it out and flips it open.] 
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson here. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: The Yorktown has arrived sir and they've reported they found no sign of any surviving ships, Captain Smith is sending down search parties and launching shuttles to do aerial surveys 
[John looked up and sees the shuttles fly over head.] 
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Acknowledged Z continue scanning the area for Klingons Branson out. 
[He closes his communicator and continues his own search for survivors.] 
EXT-ARCHANIS IV ORBIT
The Enterprise is in orbit above the planet as the USS Yorktown as both vessels are sending down shuttles to aerial surveys. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Transparent viewer shows the planet surface as Lieutenant Smith reports.
LTJG. SMITH: Commander we're being hailed by Fleet Captain Joseph Austin onboard the John Chamberlin.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the Chamberlin.
FLT CAPT. AUSTIN [viewer]: Commander what do you have to report?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We just arrived at Archanis IV sir we lost a bit of paint on the Starboard nacelle but nothing that Lieutenant Williams can't fix, so far we've not found any survivors yet but we're not giving up hope. 
FLT CAPT. AUSTIN [viewer]: We're on our way with some reinforcements we'll be there as soon as we can
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [nods]: We'll be here.
Transmission ends.
EXT-ARCHANIS IV SURFACE, MAIN COLONY, DAY
[Captain Branson is walking through the colony and is trying to figure out where Kyle's parent's colony house is at.] 
DR. CARLSON [O.S]: CAPTAIN! 
[John rushes over to where Doctor Carlson and Nurse Chapel is at.] 
CAPT. BRANSON: Steven? 
DR. CARLSON: He was under some rubble me and Christine were able to dig him out. 
They start treating him as John holds him. 
JOHN: Eric its Mister Branson can you hear me? 
MAJ. JONES: C-Captain Branson sir. 
Both Chapel and Carlson are still working on him. 
JOHN: Eric what happened here? 
MAJ. JONES (coughs): I-It was the K-Klingons sir they attacked the colony blew right through the two Saladin-class destroyers that were in orbit, and started bombarding the surface beaming troops down and killed half of the colonist some made it to the transporter shuttles and shelters. 
John looks at both Christine and Steven. 
DR. CARLSON: His injuries are to severe sir we can't save him. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Major you're injuries are to severe we can't save you. 
MAJ. JONES: I know sir I'm sorry for how I treated Tina when we were dating t-t-tell her t-that I-I'm s-sorry. 
He dies as John places him on the ground and closes his eyes he stands up and looks over at Nurse Chapel who's distraught. 
CAPT. BRANSON: You and Steven did everything you could to help him Christine. 
She nods they see his dead body. 
CUT TO:
EXT-ARCHANIS SYSTEM, ARCHANIS IV ORBIT
Enterprise and Yorktown are in orbit as shuttles are flying to and from both vessels. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM [YELLOW ALERT]
Captain Branson looks out the window when the com does its boatswain whistle. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): Bridge to Branson
Captain Branson the com panel on his desk. 
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson here. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: We're receiving a hail from Earth its a Lieutenant Commander Anne Clarkson 
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Patch it to my ready room. 
The monitor shows Lieutenant Commander Anne Clarkson on Earth in her office. 
ANNE [monitor]: John what is it to report?
JOHN: So far we're still searching for survivors still we only found fourteen survivors so far but no sign of your parents. 
Anne is freaking out but keeps her composure. 
ANNE [monitor]: John find them please I'm worried about them they usually call me at this time unless they're busy, but they usually do call me at 1430 hours to see how I am doing and if I've checked on Kyle
JOHN: Anne I will find them I promise you and Kyle that. 
ANNE [monitor]: I better get off here good luck John 
He nods and the transmission ends as John leans back in his chair in front of his desk. 
EXT-ARCHANIS SYSTEM, ARCHANIS IV ORBIT
Enterprise is above the site of the colony while the Yorktown is on the polar side of the planet searching for survivors.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Captain Branson walks onto the bridge as Lieutenant T'Lar reports.
LTJG. T'LAR: Captain, there's something at the extreme range of our sensors.
Captain Branson walks over to her console when it erupts in a shower of sparks sending T'Lar over the rail as smoke is everywhere from the overloaded conduit and the lights dim and klaxons blare.
EXT-ARCHANIS SYSTEM, ARCHANIS IV ORBIT
A squadron of Klingon battle cruisers show up.
[END OF ACT 2, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-ARCHANIS SYSTEM, ARCHANIS IV ORBIT
The Enterprise fires her phasers at the Klingon vessel as the beams hit the deflectors of the warbird, the warbird returns fire hitting the port deflectors.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH!
LTJG. MASON: Port deflectors down to 45% re-routing emergency power to port emitters.
WHUMPH! Sparks erupt from ceiling.
CAPT. BRANSON: Evasive maneuver delta seven.
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
EXT-ARCHANIS SYSTEM, ARCHANIS IV ORBIT
Enterprise moves to starboard as the Klingon squadron continues its assault on the heavy cruiser.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH!
LTJG. MASON: Deflectors down to 34%!
CAPT. BRANSON: Return fire!
Lieutenant Mason works at his console.
LTJG. MASON: We've lost phasers! 
CAPT. BRANSON: Aft torpedoes then full spread.
Lieutenant Mason inputs commands into the tactical console and presses the firing button.
EXT-ARCHANIS SYSTEM, ARCHANIS IV ORBIT
The port and starboard aft launchers between the port and starboard impulse engines unleash a full volley and it was able to punch through the deflectors of the lead vessel and destroy it out right but the other two continue their attack on the Enterprise hitting the port nacelle causing it to vent drive plasma.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH! Sparks erupt from the ceiling and MSD as Nurse Chapel and a Medical officer stabilize T'Lar who has a burn mark and a cut on the side of her face, and takes her to sickbay for further treatment.
LTJG. MASON: We've lost deflectors!
LTJG. MITCHELL: THEY'RE TARGETING OUR WARP CORE!
CAPT. BRANSON: Brace for impact.
CUT TO:
EXT-ARCHANIS SYSTEM, ARCHANIS IV ORBIT
A photon torpedo struck the port Klingon warbird destroying it as the Yorktown comes to the Enterprise's aid, firing her aft phasers at the remaining vessel causing damage to it and the D7-class cruiser turns and enters warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Smoke is everywhere from overloaded power conduits and relays as console screens fizz or are burnt out, as Lieutenant Smith reports.
LTJG. SMITH: We're being hailed by the Yorktown.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the Yorktown.
CAPT. SMITH [viewer]: John are you and your crew alright?
CAPT. BRANSON [smiles]: Yeah we're alright Jessica thanks for the save.
CAPT. SMITH [viewer]: You're welcome
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: At least we know that the Klingon were here.
CAPT. BRANSON: But why this colony was lightly defended.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Who knows.
Captain Branson is worried.
[END OF ACT 3, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-ARCHANIS SYSTEM, ARCHANIS IV ORBIT
The Enterprise and Yorktown continues to send down shuttles and search parties after the attack by the Klingons. 
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over]: Captain's Log Supplemental, The Enterprise, Yorktown are both in orbit of Archanis IV after it was just attacked by Klingons unprovoked assault, killing at least a dozen souls
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Captain Branson is reviewing the colony manifest as he sees the files of both Doctor Anna Clarkson and Robert Clarkson, as he's leaning back in his chair. 
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over, continuing]: Among the missing are agricultural researchers Doctors Anna and Robert Clarkson parents of both Kyle and Anne Clarkson, I can't help but wonder why they left Kyle at Arcamon. I know he was a child when it happened but they do love him and Anne I just hope that we can find them and figure out what happened and why the Klingons attacked
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: Bridge to Branson
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson here go ahead. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: Sir, Captain Smith is on the surface and she says that she needs you down there she found something 
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: On my way. 
Captain Branson leaves the ready room. 
CUT TO:
EXT-ARCHANIS IV SURFACE, MAIN COLONY DAY
Captain Branson materializes on the surface wearing a tactical vest and turns to see his wife and her search party. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Jessica what did you find? 
CAPT. SMITH: Nothing so far but we're still looking. 
They walk together as they've got their phasers out of their holsters ready and moves to the door frame and John throws a stun grenade into the building and it goes off as he and Jessica moves into the building. 
INT-CLARKSON RESEARCH LABATORY [BATTLE DAMAGED, DARKEN]
They enter the lab as they are moving in a leapfrog cover formation, as they search the rooms for the two Doctors. 
CAPT. SMITH: I don't see them. 
CAPT. BRANSON: They've got to be in here. 
They continue searching the lab that's connected to their colony house both John and Jessica get on both sides of the door and Jessica cracks the door open and John tosses another stun grenade in and it goes off and they move into the house. 
The pair continue their search for the Doctors. 
CAPT. SMITH: Damn it where could they be. 
John lowers his hand phaser but then he sees something and he slowly walks towards the object and kneels down and turns it over and is shocked to see Mister Clarkson and then Jessica sees Anna Clarkson. 
CAPT. BRANSON: My god is she? 
Jessica checks her pulse. 
CAPT. SMITH (nods): Yeah she's dead John. 
CAPT. SMITH: John? 
Captain Branson reholsters his phaser after shutting it off. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm fine Jess. 
John is on one knee. 
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson to Doctor Carlson we found the bodies of both Doctors. 
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY, MORGUE
Both bodies are put into the bays as Doctor Carlson turns to him. 
DR. CARLSON: Both were stabbed by Klingon weapon but Mrs. Clarkson was stabbed but she was still alive and she was shot by a Klingon disruptor at close range to the head. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Thanks Steven. 
CAPT. SMITH [comforts her husband]: John are you alright? 
He turns to her. 
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: Just wish they were alive Jessica. 
[BOATSWAIN WHISTLE SOUNDS] 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: Bridge to Branson
John toggles the com panel. 
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson here go ahead. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Sir, the USS John Chamberlain and her escorts have arrived and Commodore Austin is wanting to speak with you 
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: I'm on my way Z. 
[John toggles the com panel and leaves the Sickbay.] 
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Captain Branson is working on a few reports when the doors chimed. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Come. 
Doors opened and Fleet Captain Joseph Austin walks into the ready room, as Captain Branson puts the PADD down on his desk and stands up at attention. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Captain Austin welcome aboard the Enterprise sir. 
FLT CAPT.. AUSTIN: At ease Captain. 
John goes to at ease. 
FLT CAPT. AUSTIN: I've read your report its a shame that the Klingons attacked the colony, we've not heard from the Klingons in over 200 years since Captain Archer's last encounter with them during the Augment crisis and the Earth-Romulan War we thought that they would just go back into their borders and just fight with each other. 
CAPT. BRANSON: It would seem that Federation analysts were wrong about that sir. 
FLT CAPT. AUSTIN: Its also a shame that Mister and Misses Clarkson were killed down there. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Yes sir it is. 
Captain Austin is looking around the ready room as John is watching him. 
CAPT. BRANSON (confused): Uh is there something that I can help you with sir? 
He then sees John's wedding photo and then turns back to him. 
FLT CAPT. AUSTIN: Yes there is you being in command of this wonderful vessel. 
CAPT. BRANSON (more confused): Uh, excuse me sir? 
FLT CAPT. AUSTIN: There's a bunch of cadets that would love to have this command but no because of your friendship with both Pike and April they chose you, when you have a reprimand in your record for forcing yourself onto a fellow officer during a critical situation. 
John is taken a back. 
CAPT. BRANSON: As my report on that will reflect sir she was about to be shot by a Klingon warrior so I did the only thing I could do at that moment, I never meant to harm her. 
FLT CAPT. AUSTIN: BUT YOU DID AND NOW SHE HAS TO GO THROUGH INTENSE COUNSELING TO GET HER MINDSET RIGHT! And here you are living comfortably onboard the Enterprise while she's suffering. 
He leaves the ready room as John is in utter shock at the situation he put his former crewmate in. 
[END OF ACT 4, FADE OUT]
===Act 5===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Both Enterprise and Yorktown are heading back to Earth with the survivors and the deceased.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTER'S, BEDROOM AREA
Jessica turns over to feel the other side of the bed is empty and she sees John looking out the window of his quarters.
JESSICA: Couldn't sleep?
JOHN [sighs]: Nope, I have Fleet Captain Austin's words ringing in my ears about Commander Hunter.
Jessica stands next to him.
JESSICA: John, you got this command because of your hardwork and determination not to give up, and yeah you were recommended by both Pike and April but that should effect your reasoning of getting this command.
JOHN [smiles]: Thanks honey. 
She looks at him. 
JESSICA: Have you informed both Kyle and Anne? 
JOHN: Not yet. 
JESSICA: You need to. 
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM 
John is informing both Kyle and Anne of the grizzly discovery. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Anne, Kyle thanks for taking my call the reason I've called you both is that we found your parents, well I found them. 
ANNE [monitor]: And? 
JOHN (sighs): I'm sorry to tell you both that they're dead they were killed defending themselves and sending the distress call after the two ships were destroyed. 
Anne is in utter shock but Kyle has a very cold look on his otherwise composed face. 
ANNE [monitor]: What? Why did they do this to them they weren't doing anything wrong?
JOHN: We think they may of thought that we were establishing a military base in the Archanis System. 
ANNE [monitor, voice breaking]: Thank you John I'll be at the funeral when the Enterprise returns
JOHN: I'll see you there Anne. 
Transmission ends as Kyle is the only one on the monitor. 
JOHN: Kyle? 
Kyle's facial expression hasn't changed making it hard to gauge his emotions. 
KYLE [monitor]: John my parents left me on Arcamon, while they were working a lot, and they never loved me they abandoned me there! 
JOHN: Kyle they love you and Anne. 
Kyle hangs his head down. 
KYLE [monitor]: (Coldly) They always contacted Anne to ask about me, and never actually tried to contact me. Me! Their own son! (He sighs deeply) I don't expect you to ever understand
Kyle ends the transmission abruptly. Half shocked and half saddened by his friends words 
John leans back in his chair. 
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
The Federation Home battlegroup and the orbital defense platforms are in orbit as the Enterprise parks into a dry-dock berth. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN CARGO BAY 
Doors opened and Captain Branson enters and sees the caskets of the dead colonist and walks over to the two caskets that belong to Anna and William Clarkson as he stands there looking at them then the doors opened again and both Kyle and Anne enter. 
JOHN: If you two want I'll leave you guys alone to say goodbye to them. 
ANNE: No its alright John you were like a brother to both me and Kyle you and your family were nice to us. 
Kyle just stands there looking at the caskets of his parents. 
ANNE (saddened): Why didn't you guys get off the planet before this happened? How can both me and my brother move on from your deaths? 
Kyle crosses his arms. 
KYLE (scoffs): Anne come on they never cared about me. 
ANNE: Really Kyle, they loved you but they knew you would of been bored going with them and they trusted Doctor T'Ver. 
KYLE (Coldly frustrated): I was just a child! I wouldn't have been bored because I WANTED to go with them! I WANTED to help them I didn't WANT to be raised by Vulcans and then be completely forgotten! I begged them not to leave me there! 
ANNE (Almost crying): They only did what they thought was best for you.... 
KYLE (With ice cold hardness): They never once checked in on me, Anne! You were the only one who ever did! Then they only ever talked to you. They couldn't ever be bothered to talk their only son! 
An awkward and deafening silence falls between them as John looks at them horrified at what he has just heard. 
JOHN (Awkwardly): The funeral will be at 1400 hours on Earth. 
John leaves the cargo bay. 
EXT-EARTH SURFACE, DAY
An established shot of Starfleet Command. 
INT-STARFLEET COMMAND FLEET CAPTAIN PIKE'S OFFICE, DAY
Fleet Captain Pike is standing looking out the window at the Golden Gate Bridge. 
FLT CAPT. PIKE: I would of thought that the Klingons would of attacked a well defended colony world not an agricultural colony that's lightly defended. 
Captain Branson is sitting in the chair in front of his desk wearing his dress uniform. 
CAPT. BRANSON: It was devastating they destroyed the entire city we only found 14 out of 1,230 colonist. 
Pike turns to face his former first officer. 
FLT CAPT. PIKE: The Federation Council has decided not to pursue any formal declaration of war against the Klingons till we can find out why they attacked Archanis IV. 
JOHN: Wait so we're just going to sweep this under the damn rug Chris they murdered my friends parents along with countless others in cold blood that's not a declaration of war? 
CHRIS: If we attack them now then the Federation Council will demand a reason for the war you know that. 
John leans back in the chair. 
JOHN: So we're just going to ignore this and pretend it didn't happen? 
CHRIS: I didn't say that John but we are going to investigate and increase patrols along the Federation-Klingon Border. 
John is frustrated but understands that they can't pursue the Klingons till they attack something that is more of taste to the Empire. 
JOHN: I better get going the funeral ceremony starts in half an hour. 
CHRIS: I would go but I have to send out letters to the crews of the two ships that were destroyed give both Kyle and Anne my regards. 
John nod and leaves Pike's office. 
CUT TO:
EXT-EARTH SURFACE, CEMETARY, DAY
At the cemetery the crew of the Enterprise and Harrison are there to support the Clarkson siblings as Federation fighters fly over head. 
VICE ADM. CORNWELL: The Clarkson family has my deepest sympathy as I speak for everyone here when I say we're so sorry for you loss, both of your parents were respected by all and will be missed but we must move forward and remember that they didn't die in vain they died because of Klingon arrogates and dishonorment. 
As the caskets are being lowered into the ground Anne is crying in the arms of her husband, after the funeral John wearing his Starfleet dress uniform walks over to both Kyle and Jamie who are also wearing their dress uniforms. 
JOHN: Thanks for coming your parents would of loved it. 
KYLE (scoffs): Huh, I didn't come here by choice. 
JAMIE: You needed this Kyle. 
Kyle walks over to the two gravestones as Anne walks over to them. 
ANNE: Thanks for coming John you don't know how much it means to me and Kyle that the Branson family are basically friends of the family. 
JOHN: Its my honor to be here my parents and Fleet Captain Pike sends their regards. 
Anne's husband who's a Starfleet officer wearing his dress uniform as well. 
ANNE: Oh where are my manners John this is my husband Lieutenant Commander Bud Roberts we work together in the JAG department, this is Captain John Branson and his wife Jessica Smith of the USS Enterprise and USS Yorktown respectively. 
BUD: I've been wanting to meet you both for awhile especially you Captain Branson you're something of a talk in the JAG department. 
JOHN: That's nice Mister Roberts. 
ANNE: So what are they going to do about the Klingons? 
John knows that she doesn't want to hear it but he's got to give her the tough news. 
JOHN (sighs): Chris has informed me that the Federation Council isn't going to pursue war with the Klingons at this time. 
ANNE: Wait what they're just going to sit by and allow them to continue to butcher innocent men and women our parents were slaughtered by them! 
JOHN: Anne I understand that but we're still recovering from the Four Years War with them in the 2240s as well as the Federation-Klingon War of 2256-2257 but he has assured me that they'll increase border patrols. 
BUD: Honey its going to be alright we're going to make them pay for what they did. 
ANNE (sigh): Its just mine and Kyles parents were butchered by the Klingons and the council is letting them get off with nothing more then a slap on the wrist. 
Then they're watching Kyle who just puts a hand on the gravestones. 
[END OF ACT FIVE, 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 Ensign Dana Christina
*TBA as Lieutenant Samuel Kirk
*TBA as Ensign Elias Sheridan
===Special Guest Stars===
*TBA as Doctor Anna Clarkson
*TBA as Doctor Robert Clarkson
*TBA as Captain Jamie Towe
*Jeremy Regan as Lieutenant Commander Kyle Clarkson
*TBA as Commander Anne Clarkson
*TBA as Lieutenant Commander Bud Roberts
*Ashley M. Kalfas as Captain Jessica Smith
*Joshua Irwin as Fleet Captain Joseph Austin
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===