Fallen Hero (TOS Era episode)

Fallen Hero is the 15th of Star Trek: The New Voyages, The New Voyages Season 1.
==Synopsis==
The Enterprise is ordered to transport Vulcan Ambassador Sarek from the planet Mazar, where he has been accused of criminal misconduct. Following an attack on Enterprise T'Shara defends the Ambassador and asks Branson for help.
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
Enterprise is at full impulse speed.
CAPT. BRANSON [voice over]: Captain's Log Stardate 5689.2, The Enterprise is on an extended exploration mission so far it has been an uneventful mission
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
John sits at his couch reading a book on a PADD when the com activates.
CMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: Bridge to Captain Branson
Captain Branson activated the com.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson here go ahead.
CMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: You've got an incoming transmission it's Fleet Captain James T. Kirk
John puts the book down and walks over to his desk and sits at it and activates the desktop monitor as the screen shows the office of Fleet Captain James T. Kirk aboard the U.S.S. Farragut.
JOHN [smiles]: Jim, what can I do for you?
FLT CAPT. KIRK [monitor]: I've got orders for you it's a request by the Vulcans more like it's a request from Spock and his mother, Federation Ambassador Sarek needs to be transported from the planet Mazar he's been there getting trade routes made for the Federation and Vulcan cargo vessels
Captain Branson leans forward.
CAPT. BRANSON [confused]: Jim, what's going on?
FLT CAPT. KIRK [monitor]: We're not sure what's going on but they've requested that we pick him up
CAPT. BRANSON: We don't have to take Sarek all the way to Vulcan do we sir?
FLT CAPT. KIRK [monitor]: No a Vulcan ship will rendezvous with you and take him the rest of the way, Captain I don't need to tell you that Sarek it one of the most respected Ambassadors among both Vulcan and the Federation they let you keep your Chief Science officer I think you've got to repay them for it be careful Kirk out
Monitor shows the Federation Logo appears and then Captain Branson activates the com.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson to bridge set course for Mazar warp seven.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: Aye, sir
EXT-SPACE
The Enterprise goes into a great arc and leaps into warp.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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Theme Song:
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CAPTAIN'S OATH:
CAPT. BRANSON'S (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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STAR TREK: THE NEW VOYAGES
'A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION
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The Enterprise slowly leaves dry-dock.
BASED UPON STAR TREK CREATED BY:
GENE RODDENBERRY
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A shot of the Enterprise's secondary hull as well as the Moon
JARVIS DAVIDSON
 AS
CAPT. JOHN BRANSON
Enterprise flies by an interstellar dust cloud.
FELECIA LINKOUS 
 AS
CMDR. ZHASA IVANOVA
Enterprise approaches a nebula
KEVIN REGAN
 AS
LT. JACK MASON
Enterprise approaches an M-Class planet
FERNE MYERS
 AS
LTCMDR. STEPHANIE WILLIAMS
Enterprise passing by an interstellar system
BLAKE WAYMIRE 
 AS
LT. TYSON MITCHELL
Enterprise flying through a planetary debris as a rock collides into a larger rock
DELENA "DEE" LUSK
 AS
LT. KARA CARLSON
JACOB ELLIOT
 AS
DR. STEVEN CARLSON
Enterprise flying by a Watchtower Starbase
SADIE BRICKHOUSE
 AS
LT. JULIA SMITH
Enterprise flying under a comet
BECKY ELLIOT
 AS
LTCMDR. T'SHARA
Enterprise flies over Earth and her warp engines power up and she leaps into warp.
CREATED BY:
JARVIS DAVIDSON & JEREMY REGAN
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise is at warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
[EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALL OVER OPENING SCENES]
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: So we're picking up Ambassador Sarek from Mazar?
CAPT. BRANSON: That's what Kirk said and its at the request of both Spock and his mother.
LT. MITCHELL: I've heard of Sarek he helped Federation Ambassador Soval broker the Axanar peace accords with the Klingons that ended the Four Years War of 2241.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: Interesting.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Sarek is one of the most respected Ambassadors on Vulcan these charges that he's being accused of is not logical.
CAPT. BRANSON: I know T'Shara but we need to be respectful and prep the ship for his arrival dismissed.
The senior staff leaves the briefing room.
EXT-MAZARATIE SYSTEM, MAZAR ORBIT
Enterprise approaches the planet.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM
Captain Branson, Commander Ivanova, Lieutenant Mitchell, Doctor Carlson, and Commander T'Shara are waiting for the Ambassador when Captain Branson turns to chief Mackenzie.
CAPT. BRANSON: Chief energize.
Chief Mackenzie inputs commands into the transporter console and activates the transporter and beams Ambassador Sarek aboard as the Ensign with the whistle blows and then Captain Branson looks at the Ambassador. 
CAPT. BRANSON (smiles): Ambassador welcome aboard the Enterprise.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Thanks Captain Branson.
Captain Branson introduces his senior staff.
CAPT. BRANSON: Commander Ivanova my first officer, Lieutenant Mitchell my chief of security, Doctor Carlson my chief medical officer, and Lieutenant Commander T'Shara my Chief Science Officer.
T'Shara greets Sarek with the Vulcan salute and greets him in Vulcan.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: T'nar pahk sarat y'rani.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: T'nar jaral.
Then the com activates and Captain Branson activates the com.
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson here.
LT. SMITH (com voice): the Mazarite High Council wishes to speak with you if you want I can route it to your ready room or your quarters
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): I'm on my way to the bridge.
Captain Branson leaves the transporter room.
CMDR. IVANOVA: May I escort you to your quarters.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Please Commander.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
The turbo-lift doors opened and Captain Branson enters.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
LT. SMITH: We're being hailed by the Mazar Council.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the council chamber of Mazar.
OFFICIAL [on screen]: Captain Branson?
(A humanoid, grey hair at temples, ears with channel extending across cheek bone.)
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm Captain Branson what can I do for you?
OFFICIAL (viewer): We hope that we didn't interrupt anything you and your crew were doing
CAPT. BRANSON: No its alright I am curious why are you wanting him off the planet?
OFFICIAL (viewer): I'm sure you looked at the charges
CAPT. BRANSON: I have but I'm a bit lost.
OFFICIAL (viewer): The Ambassador was charged with abusing his power on the planet and he needed to be removed as quickly as possible
CAPT. BRANSON: Abusing his power that doesn't sound like Sarek at all.
OFFICIAL (viewer): Well he was so safe journey back to your world
Transmission ends.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara set course to meet up with the Vulcan cruiser warp six.
LT. CARLSON: Aye, sir course set and laid in.
CAPT. BRANSON: Hit it.
She activates the warp drive.
EXT-SPACE
Enterprise's warp engines power up and she leaps into warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Captain Branson sits at his desk.
CAPT. BRANSON: These charges are bogus Jim.
FLT CAPT. KIRK [monitor]: Abuse of power?
CAPT. BRANSON: That's what the Mazar ambassador said.
Kirk leans back surprised.
FLT CAPT. KIRK [monitor]: That's not like Sarek
CAPT. BRANSON: I agree Jim.
FLT CAPT. KIRK [monitor]: I'll talk to Spock and see what I can dig up but it may take awhile
CAPT. BRANSON: Alright.
REAR ADM. KIRK [monitor]: Keep me posted Kirk out
Transmission ends as the Federation Logo appears as John is thinking about why the Mazarites want Sarek off their planet so quickly.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise heads to meet up with the Sh'Raan.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE T'SHARA & STEVEN'S QUARTERS
T'Shara is on her knees meditating when Doctor Carlson enters and T'Shara opens her eyes.
STEVEN: I never seen so many people come into sickbay for minor injuries in my life.
T'Shara blows out the candles.
T'SHARA: You wanted to be chief medical officer my love.
Steven sits on the couch.
STEVEN (sighs): Yeah that's true so how was it meeting Ambassador Sarek?
T'Shara sits next to Steven.
T'SHARA: It was interesting I only met Sarek once when I was 18 years old Earth standard years it was when the Federation & Klingons were at war with each other, he came to the table and hammered out a treaty with them in only seconds.
STEVEN: Wow that's amazing.
Then the com activates.
LT. SMITH [com voice]: Senior staff report to the bridge
T'Shara leaves their quarters.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Turbo-lift doors opened and Captain Branson walks onto the bridge.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: One Mazarite vessel approaching aft.
CMDR. IVANOVA: Wonder what's going on?
CAPT. BRANSON: Don't know.
Then Lieutenant Smith turns and reports.
LT. SMITH: We're being hailed.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the Mazarite vessel.
MAZARITE CAPTAIN [viewer]: My apologies, Captain. There's been a change of plans regarding Ambassador Sarek
Captain Branson turns to Commander Ivanova then back at the viewer.
CAPT. BRANSON: We weren't told about the change of plans?
MAZARITE CAPTAIN [viewer]: We've been having some problems with our long-range communications
CAPT. BRANSON: What's the change of plans? 
MAZARITE CAPTAIN [viewer]: The magistrate feels that we let the ambassador go too quickly. She's needed for additional questioning. We don't want to cause you any more inconvenience. If you'll drop out of warp, we can dock with you and take the ambassador aboard our ship
CAPT. BRANSON [confused]: Your magistrate seemed in a big hurry to get rid of him. Now he wants him back? 
MAZARITE CAPTAIN [on screen]: I'm just a transport captain. I never try to make sense of what government bureaucrats are thinking
CAPT. BRANSON: I'll have to contact my superiors. 
MAZARITE CAPTAIN [on screen]: There's really no need
 
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm just a starship captain. You don't think they'd trust me to make these kinds of decisions on my own? 
MAZARITE CAPTAIN [on screen]: We'll wait for you to confirm whatever you have to
(End transmission.) 
CAPT. BRANSON: Get me Starfleet Command. 
LT. SMITH: I can't get through. That ship's jamming all our comm. frequencies. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Just a transport captain. 
LT. MITCHELL: They're charging weapons. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Raise Deflectors.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
 
The Mazarite ship fires several charges at Enterprise.
[END OF ACT ONE, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Mazarite vessel continues it's attack on the Enterprise trying to force her out of warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Klaxon blares.
CAPT. BRANSON: What the hell is he doing hail them!
Lieutenant Smith inputs commands into the console.
LT. SMITH: No response.
WHUMPH!
LT. MITCHELL: Deflectors down to 87%!
CAPT. BRANSON: Return fire torpedoes full spread.
Lieutenant Mitchell works at the tactical console and presses the firing button.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
A close up of the aft launcher unleashes a spread of photons but they struck the deflectors of the Mazarite vessel.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LT. MITCHELL: No effect they've got some sort of energy field!
WHUMPH! Sparks erupt from the ceiling and MSD.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Direct hit to Engineering, subsection 12. We have taken damage.
CAPT. BRANSON: Ready phasers.
LT. MITCHELL: Ready sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Fire.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL'
The Enterprise fires her phasers at the Mazarite vessel several times.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LT. MITCHELL: They're deflectors are failing.
CAPT. BRANSON: See what you can do about their engines.
Lieutenant Mitchell presses a few commands again.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: They're falling out of warp sir and are no longer on our sensors.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara, increase speed to warp seven.
LT. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
CAPT. BRANSON (to T'Shara): Any idea what that was all about? (silence) Well, I think we know someone who might.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SAREK'S QUARTERS
Both Captain Branson and Lieutenant Commander T'Shara are in Sarek's quarters.
CAPT. BRANSON: We were asked to pick you up and deliver you to a Vulcan ship. No one said anything about getting shot at. 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Obviously they weren't sent by the council on Mazar. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Then who sent them?
AMBASSADOR SAREK: I do not have answers for you.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Ambassador, we are here at the request of the Vulcan High Command. It would be illogical for you to withhold information from us. 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: There are diplomatic matters at stake here which do not concern you. To tell you any more would only put your ship and your crew at greater risk. 
CAPT. BRANSON (annoyed): How much greater could it get? A few more volleys from that ship would have ruptured our hull. 
AMBASSADOR SAREK (sighs): I am sorry, Captain.
CAPT. BRANSON (sighs): So am I. You're leaving me no choice, Ambassador.
Captain Branson activates the com.
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson to Carlson.
LT. CARLSON (com voice): Carlson here
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Change of plans Kara, lay in a course back to Mazar.
LT. CARLSON (com voice): Sir?
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): You heard me Kara.
He turns to com off.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: You're under strict orders to transport me to the Sh'Raan. 
CAPT. BRANSON (annoyed): It's more than two days to the rendezvous point, and there could be other hostile ships tracking us. Unless you can convince me why it's worth risking all our lives.
Sarek just sits in his chair and both Branson and T'Shara leaves his quarters.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
FLT CAPT. KIRK (monitor): The Vulcans are raising holy hell about this John!
CAPT. BRANSON: Jim, I'm doing the best I can.
FLT CAPT. KIRK (monitor): I know you are what did Sarek say about the charges he was being accused of?
CAPT. BRANSON (sighs): Abusing his power as Ambassador and well this may shock you sir but also rape.
Kirk is surprised by that.
FLT CAPT. KIRK (monitor): What? Rape that's a surprise cause Spock told me and Bones that Vulcans mate only once 7 years, why would he be accused of rape we've not had that type of thing happening in over a decade. I just want you to know there'll be repercussions
CAPT. BRANSON: They certainly considered the repercussions. They knew someone was after him. Why risk one of your own ships when you can risk one of ours?
FLT CAPT. KIRK (monitor): John?
CAPT. BRANSON: They're doing it to us once again Jim, keeping us in the dark again after we founded the Federation.
Kirk leans on his desk interlaces his fingers.
FLT CAPT. KIRK (monitor): Have you talked to the ambassador?
Captain Branson leans back.
CAPT. BRANSON: I've tried.
FLT CAPT. KIRK (monitor): I can't picture Sarek doing this, I'll talk to Spock, see what I can find out
CAPT. BRANSON: Thanks Jim.
He nods.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MESS HALL
Commander T'Shara enters and sees Sarek looking out the window of the mess hall.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Ambassador Sarek.
Sarek turns to T'Shara.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Commander T'Shara I wanted to see the mess hall it has changed since the last time I was onboard the Enterprise, Captain Branson is a very intriguing person for a human.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: It was the Captain that I wanted to speak to you about.
They sit at a table.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: We'll be back at Mazar in a few hours. I would prefer not to waste that time alone. This must be awkward for you, having a foot in two worlds. Loyal to your Captain, yet still a Vulcan. 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: The Captain has earned my trust and the trust of our people.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: I would not have succeeded at my career for ninety four years without earning people's trust.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: I meant no disrespect.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Of course not. You were simply speaking your mind, as you always have. It was at Vulcana Regar, wasn't it? During the second Ka'Tann conference, you approached me during a recess. 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: You remember me Ambassador?
AMBASSADOR SAREK: You were not easy to forget. Your questions about my negotiating tactics were quite presumptuous coming from one so young. 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: And you were able to get a treaty signed.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: T'Shara I have something important to tell you.
T'Shara raises her eyebrow.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Captain Branson is looking at the damage reports when the doors chimed.
CAPT. BRANSON: Come.
Doors opened and Commander T'Shara enters.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: I've spoken with Ambassador Sarek.
CAPT. BRANSON: And?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA:He told me something important.
CAPT. BRANSON: Have a seat.
She sits down in front of the desk.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: The ambassador and I spent the last two hours talking. He's even more remarkable than his reputation suggests. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I don't doubt that, but it doesn't affect my decision.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA; I believe it should. he is not guilty of the crime he has been accused of. 
Captain Branson leans forward and puts his hands on his desk.
CAPT. BRANSON: And he told you that?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA (nods): Yes, the charges were fabricated to get him off Mazar and divert attention from his actual mission. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Which is what exactly?
LTCMDR. T'LAR: He can't reveal that, but he has convinced me that it is critical we help him accomplish it. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm sorry T'Shara, but I'm going to need more than that. 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: He also told me that if we return him to Mazar he will be killed. 
CAPT. BRANSON: By who? 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: He wouldn't tell me. 
CAPT. BRANSON: But you believed him? 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Yes. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Why? 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: I cannot accept that he would sacrifice a lifetime of accomplishments with an act of criminal misconduct. 
CAPT. BRANSON: It happens all the time. 
 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Not to him. We must take Sarek to the Sh'Raan. 
CAPT. BRANSON: You're asking me to put the lives of everyone on board in jeopardy based on your talking to this man for a couple of hours.
Commander T'Shara looks at him.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: John, since serving onboard the Enterprise under your command, I have never asked for anything but I am asking for this now. Do not return the ambassador to Mazar. Please.
Branson thinks and then nods.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Thank you.
Commander T'Shara gets up and leaves the ready room as Captain Branson remains sitting in the chair thinking.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise has diverted back to meeting up with the Sh'Raan.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Lieutenant ETA to meeting with the Sh'Raan?
Lieutenant Carlson checks the console read out.
LT. CARLSON: At present speed one hour and thirty minutes.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Julia inform the Sh'Raan of our ETA.
LT. SMITH (nods): Aye, Commander uh Commander I can't get through to the Sh'Raan.
Commander Ivanova turns to her.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: What's going on?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Sensors are picking up three vessels they match the Mazarite cruiser that attacked earlier.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Red Alert, Deflectors up Captain Branson to the bridge.
Lights dim and klaxon blare.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise speeds towards the meeting point as three Mazarite vessels pursue the Federation vessel.
[END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise is at warp as the three Mazarite cruisers are firing at her.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH! Captain Branson walks out of the ready room as he braces himself on the bulkhead.
LT. MITCHELL: Our Mazarite friend and he brought some friends with him.
Captain Branson turns to Commander T'Shara.
CAPT. BRANSON: Why didn't we detect them?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Our aft sensors are still out of alignment. 
WHUMPH!
LT. CARLSON: They're targeting our engines!
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: They're trying to force us out of warp!
Captain Branson looks at T'Shara.
CAPT. BRANSON: You're familiar with the Mazarites. What's their top speed? 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Comparable to Starfleet. I don't believe they've exceeded warp eight.
CAPT. BRANSON: Then let's give them a run for their money. Kara, increase speed to warp six point eight. 
LT. CARLSON: Aye, sir warp six point eight.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise's warp engines power up as the ship increases speed.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: They're matching our speed and accelerating. Warp six point nine.
LT. MITCHELL: They're closing to twenty thousand kilometers. Fifteen. 
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
CAPT. BRANSON [com voice]: Bridge to Engineering
Commander Williams activates the com.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS [to com]: I was wondering when you were going to call. We're really stoking the boilers down here.
CAPT. BRANSON [com voice]: Keep shoveling. We're going to seven point nine
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS [to com]: Just in case anyone's keeping track, I believe that'll be a Starfleet record. 
CAPT. BRANSON [com voice]: We'll celebrate later
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Captain Branson sits in the Captain's chair.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara?
Lieutenant Carlson checks the console.
LT. CARLSON: Warp seven point nine.
[The ship shakes a bit.]
CAPT. BRANSON: And our Mazarite friends?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: They're holding at seven point nine, sir. 
CAPT. BRANSON: How far to the rendezvous point? 
LT. CARLSON: At this speed, a little over two hours, but I don't think we can hold it that long.
Then Ambassador Sarek enters from the turbo-lift.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Captain Branson?
CAPT. BRANSON: Ambassador Sarek our friends are back.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Will we reach the Sh'Raan before they can do any more damage?
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm not sure.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: In that case, I need to speak with you.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise soars at warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM [RED ALERT]
Captain Branson, Commander Ivanova, and Ambassador Sarek are in the ready room.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: I have to consider the possibility that this mission will fail. 
CAPT. BRANSON: You still haven't told me what this mission is. 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: I've been under orders to tell you only what you need to know, but that wasn't the only reason I kept things from you. I didn't trust you. As your Commander Ivanova pointed out, I have been around a long time. I was fascinated by humanity but worried as well. 
CAPT. BRANSON: We came along way from the 22nd century Ambassador.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: You had just emerged from a global war. The idea that you deemed yourselves ready to join the interstellar community seemed premature.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: And a decade of good behavior hasn't changed your mind?
Ambassador Sarek paces about.
AMBASSADOR SAREK [sighs]: The Mazarites pursuing us are criminals. They are members of an organization that is infiltrated all levels of government, making themselves wealthy and powerful at the expense of many innocent victims. Their methods include eliminating anyone who stands in their way. 
CAPT. BRANSON: And that would include you.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Many Mazarites want their government purged of this corruption. They asked the Vulcan consulate to help them expose these criminals. 
Captain Branson turns to Commander Ivanova then back at Ambassador Sarek.
CAPT. BRANSON: And that job fell to you?
AMBASSADOR SAREK: I have been gathering evidence against them. In three months, I will be called to testify. It was decided that until then I would be safer on Vulcan. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Why couldn't you tell us? 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: The investigation was considered too sensitive.
CAPT. BRANSON: And the story of you being recalled in disgrace?
AMBASSADOR SAREK: It was hoped that if my reputation were sullied they would not consider me a credible witness, and they might not come after me.
CAPT. BRANSON: Obviously, it didn't work. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: So you put us at risk?
CAPT. BRANSON: Z.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: The corruption ran deeper than I thought. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I appreciate you telling me the truth. 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: I can no longer put you and your crew in danger, Captain. Please drop out of warp. I plan to surrender myself to them. 
CAPT. BRANSON: It hasn't gotten to that yet. 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: It's the most logical course of action. 
CAPT. BRANSON: If you've learned anything about humans, you'd know we don't always take the most logical course of action. 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA [com voice]: Captain Branson report to the bridge
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
The trio walks onto the bridge.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: We are holding at warp seven point nine but Commander Williams says that we will not be able to hold this speed for very long.
LT. MITCHELL: I don't believe they can either, sir. They're releasing drive plasma to keep their warp coils from overloading.
Then Lieutenant Smith reports.
LT. SMITH: We're being hailed.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the Mazarite lead vessel.
MAZARITE CAPTAIN (viewer): Captain. Ambassador
Sarek nods.
CAPT. BRANSON: What do you want?
MAZARITE CAPTAIN (viewer): Just giving you a friendly warning. Are you aware that your engines are overheating? 
CAPT. BRANSON: So are your engines.
MAZARITE CAPTAIN (viewer): We have no quarrel with you. Give us the Vulcan and you'll be free to go
CAPT. BRANSON: I have a better idea. Why don't you slow down before your engines explode? 
MAZARITE CAPTAIN [on screen]: Why would you risk the lives of your crew for this criminal? 
CAPT. BRANSON: I've been ordered to deliver her safely to the Vulcans, and that's exactly what I plan to do.
(Julia ends the transmission) 
LT. CARLSON: They're increasing speed. Warp seven point nine five!
LT. MITCHELL: They're re-entering weapons range, sir. 
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson to Engineering. 
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS (to com): Please tell me we're ready to slow down?
CAPT. BRANSON (com voice): Sorry Steph we need more speed
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS (to com): I don't know if I've got anymore to give you sir.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): This is a brand new engine.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS (to com): On paper.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): We're out of options Steph.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS (to com): Aye, sir I'll see what I can do.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Captain Branson gets up and looks at Sarek.
CAPT. BRANSON: Ambassador.
Sarek sits in the Captain's chair.
CAPT. BRANSON: Do it Kara warp eight.
LT. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
Lieutenant Carlson inputs commands into the helm station.
LT. CARLSON: Warp seven point nine three, nine five. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
Lights start flickering.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: Don't take your eyes off that antimatter stream. 
CREWWOMAN: Aye, Commander. 
Everything is rattling, and smoke is coming out of vents.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise's speed increases.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LT. CARLSON: Seven point nine seven.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: They are accelerating speed.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara?
LT. CARLSON: Seven point nine nine. Warp eight.
Everyone is smiles but then the ship rattles.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: They are still gaining on us.
Everyone is worried as the camera pans in on Captain Branson's reaction.
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
[Lights are starting to flicker as the situation is dyer.]
LT. CARLSON: They're still gaining on us!
CAPT. BRANSON: How far to the Vulcan ship?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Their jamming signal is disrupting our sensors as well. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Then use their last known position and do the math. Take a guess.
She works at her station.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: If we could maintain our present speed, approximately fifty three minutes. 
LT. MITCHELL: The Mazarites will be in firing range long before then.
CAPT. BRANSON: What if we could get a message through? Tell them to get here as fast as they can.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: The Sh'Raan is capable of warp seven. If we could maintain warp eight we'd reach them in twelve minutes. 
Captain Branson walks over to Lieutenant Smith.
CAPT. BRANSON: Julia, any way you can get a message through the interference?
LT. SMITH: I don't see how, sir. 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: There's a diplomatic frequency we sometimes use. It's in a lower subspace band. I doubt the Mazarites are aware of it.
[Sarek goes to Julia's station.]
AMBASSADOR SAREK: It's been a few years since I did this.
CAPT. BRANSON: If we do get a message through to the Vulcans, we don't want the Mazarites to see them coming. 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: We could try deflecting their jamming signal, sir. Use it to blind their sensors as well.
CAPT. BRANSON: Get started.
Commander T'Shara gets started.
CAPT. BRANSON: Julia?
LT. SMITH: We may have gotten a message through to them, sir, but I'm not sure.
LT. CARLSON: Wouldn't they respond? 
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Mazarite vessels fire as their weapons punch through the port deflectors causing explosions on the saucer section and then the port nacelle causing plasma to vent.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
Lights flicker. The smoke from the vents has turned to flames.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS [to com]: Engineering to Bridge.
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INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson here.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS [com voice]: The port injectors just blew!
LT. MITCHELL: Port deflectors just failed!
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS [to com]: We've got to slow down, Captain! 
CREWMAN: (with fire extinguisher) I got it, I got it.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise is at warp as the Mazarite vessels continue firing.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Sparks erupt from the ceiling.
CAPT. BRANSON: Julia?
LT. SMITH: Com system just went down.
LT. CARLSON: We took a direct hit to the port nacelle we're venting drive plasma, we're dropping to impulse!
EXT-SPACE
The Enterprise emerges from warp with the three Mazarite vessels close behind her.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LT. SMITH: They're hailing us. 
CAPT. BRANSON: How long now? 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: If they received our message, another ten minutes. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I thought it was down to eight. 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: That was before we dropped out of warp. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We can't hold off those ships for that long. 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: You have done your best, Captain, and I thank you for it, but it is time for me to turn myself over to them. 
CAPT. BRANSON: We just need to buy ten more minutes. 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Captain. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I want you to go to Sickbay. 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Sickbay? 
CAPT. BRANSON: I'll explain later. If there was ever a time to start trusting us, this would be it. 
[Sarek leaves.]
CAPT. BRANSON: Put him through. 
MAZARITE CAPTAIN: [on screen]: Give us the Vulcan
CAPT. BRANSON: You know, I honestly didn't think you'd be able to catch us. Just out of curiosity, how fast do your ships go? 
MAZARITE CAPTAIN [on screen]: Put her on a shuttle and bring her to our lead vessel
CAPT. BRANSON: That could be a problem. Our shuttlebay was damaged, thanks to you. I doubt we could launch a shuttle until it's repaired. What, what would you have topped out at? Warp five point five? Warp six? I can't imagine that you can do much more than that. It seemed like your engines were starting to run pretty hot. 
MAZARITE CAPTAIN [on screen]: Prepare to be boarded
[END OF ACT FOUR, FADE OUT]
===Act 5===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
The three Mazarite vessels surround the Enterprise.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM [RED ALERT]
The Mazarite Captain and two security officers beam aboard.
MAZARITE CAPTAIN: Where is he?
CAPT. BRANSON: Your last attack blew out systems across half the ship. Power's down in Engineering. A plasma conduit exploded on deck eight.
MAZARITE CAPTAIN (annoyed): I didn't ask for a damage report. Where is he? 
CAPT. BRANSON: If you would shut up for about five minutes I was getting to that his quarters were on deck eight, he was rushed to our sickbay.
CMDR. IVANOVA: His injuries are extensive. Plasma burns, neurological trauma.
MAZARITE CAPTAIN: Take me to him.
Both Branson and Ivanova escort them to sickbay.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY [RED ALERT]
The doors opened as Doctor Carlson and his medical staff are treating "Ambassador Sarek".
CAPT. BRANSON: This is my chief medical officer Doctor Carlson.
DR. CARLSON: Gentlemen welcome to sickbay.
MAZARITE CAPTAIN: The Vulcan? 
DR. CARLSON: He's undergoing intense dermal regeneration therapy.
MAZARITE CAPTAIN: Open it.
DR. CARLSON: I will not. I don't know what business you have with this man, but when he was brought in here he became my patient. If I remove him from the imaging chamber prematurely, he'll die. 
[The two Mazarite henchmen draw their weapons.]
MAZARITE CAPTAIN: Open it now, [communicator beeps] Go ahead.
MAZARITE OFFICER [com voice]: Our sensors just went down, Captain
MAZARITE CAPTAIN [to com]: What's causing it?
MAZARITE OFFICER [com voice]: Enterprise is redirecting our jamming signal
[The Captain steps back and the henchmen move forward.]
DR. CARLSON: NO!
Branson pulls him out of the line of fire as they shoot at the imaging chamber. The display above switches to 'System Failure diag ID 1010'. Enterprise shakes slightly.
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EXT-SPACE
The Sh'Raan is fighting the three Mazarite vessels.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY [RED ALERT]
MAZARITE CAPTAIN [to com]: Report. Answer me, what's going on?
CAPT. BRANSON: I believe that's the Sh'Raan. She's a Vulcan combat cruiser. One of their most powerful, if I'm not mistaken.
Com does its boatswain whistle.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson here.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA [com voice]: Sir, the Captain of the Sh'Raan is hailing
CAPT. BRANSON: Patch him to sickbay
VULCAN [on monitor]: Captain Branson, are you in any danger?
CAPT. BRANSON: You could say that. 
VULCAN [on monitor]: Tell the Mazarites to turn their weapons over immediately or we'll destroy their ships
Commander Ivanova takes the Mazarite officers weapons.
VULCAN CAPTAIN [on monitor]: We'll be standing by Captain
CAPT. BRANSON (nods): Thank you.
Transmisson ends.
MAZARITE CAPTAIN: We did what we came to do. That's all that matters. 
[He turns to leave, but the doors open to reveal]
AMBASSADOR SAREK: I am sorry to disappoint you. I look forward to adding this incident to my testimony at your trial.
The Mazarite Captain turns to Captain Branson in shock and awe as Captain Branson shrugs his shoulders.
CUT TO:
EXT-SPACE
The Enterprise is next to the Sh'Raan.
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over]: Captain's Log Supplemental, The Vulcans have allowed the Mazarites to leave. Ambassador Sarek says there's a good reason for doing so, though he's certainly not sharing it with me
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM
Doors opened as Captain Branson, Commander Ivanova, and Lieutenant Commander T'Shara along with Ambassador Sarek enters.
CAPT. BRANSON: Sorry if your time on the Enterprise wasn't what you expected Ambassador.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: It was interesting to say the least Captain.
Then Chief Mackenzie reports.
CHIEF MACKENZIE: Captain the Sh'Raan is ready to receive Ambassador Sarek.
Ambassador Sarek steps onto the pad.
CAPT. BRANSON: Safe journey back to Vulcan.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Live, Long and Prosper Captain.
CAPT. BRANSON: Energize.
Chief Mackenzie inputs commands into the transporter console and beams Sarek to the Vulcan cruiser.
EXT-SPACE
Both the Sh'Raan and Enterprise depart from each other.
[END OF ACT FIVE, FADE OUT, ENDING CREDITS]
==Cast==
===Starring===
*Jarvis Davidson as Captain John Branson
*Felecia Linkous as 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 Brickhouse as Lieutenant Julia Smith
*Becky Elliot as Lieutenant Commander T'Shara
===Guest Cast===
*TBA as Lieutenant Junior Grade Harris Payne
*TBA as Nurse Christine Chapel
*TBA as Transporter Chief Kayla Mackenzie
*TBA as Lieutenant Lindsey Tanner
===Special Guest Stars===
*TBA as Fleet Captain James T. Kirk
*TBA as Ambassador Sarek
*TBA as Mazarite Captain
*TBA as Vulcan Captain
==Trivia Notes==
===Background information===
*A T'Shara focus episode.