Under The Cloak of War (TNG episode)

Under The Cloak of War is the 8th episode of Star Trek: Next Generation, The Next Generation Season 2.
==Synopsis==
Captain Martin and his crew welcome a Klingon Ambassador aboard the USS Enterprise, but his presence triggers the revelation of some shocking secrets.
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise is at warp.
CAPT. MARTIN [voice over]: Captain's log Stardate 57055.1, The Enterprise is on course for Deep Space Nine for some well deserve rest and recreation
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
John is sitting on his couch reading a good book when the com activates.
CMDR. KAL [com voice]: Bridge to Captain Martin
JOHN [to com]: Computer pause music Martin here go ahead.
CMDR. KAL [com voice]: You've got an incoming transmission from Starfleet Command it's Fleet Admiral Alynna Nechayev
John puts the book down and walks over to his desk.
JOHN: Patch it to my quarters.
He sits at the desk as the desktop monitor activates and shows the office of Fleet Admiral Nechayev.
CAPT. MARTIN: Admiral what can I do for you?
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV [monitor]: Captain Martin I am diverting you from your current course to Prospero system where you'll rendezvous with the U.S.S. Kelcie Mae, as she is delivering an Ambassador to you
CAPT. MARTIN: Uh, sir the Enterprise just completed an exhausting mission. We're on our way to Deep Space Nine for R and R. There must be another starship in that sector. 
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV [monitor]: Negative. This is a high priority
John hangs his head but recollects himself.
CAPT. MARTIN [sighs]: Aye, ma'am.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV [monitor]: Nechayev out
Transmission ends as John tapped his combadge.
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Martin to bridge alter course to the Prospero system warp seven.
CMDR. KAL [com voice]: Aye, sir
EXT-PROSPERO SYSTEM
Enterprise emerges from warp and approaches the fourth planet.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK 6 CORRIDOR
John approaches the transporter room wearing his dress uniform as he walks to the doors he checks his uniform out and breathes and the doors opened.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM
He sees both Commander Kal and Lieutenant Mason both in full dress uniform as Chief Mackenzie reports.
CHIEF MACKENZIE: Captain the Kelcie is signaling the Ambassador is ready to be beamed aboard.
CAPT. MARTIN: Then by all means chief energize.
Chief Mackenzie inputs commands into the transporter console and activates the transporter, and the Ambassador materialized onto the pad as the Ensign blew the boatswain whistle.
CAPT. MARTIN [smiles]: Ambassador Dak'Rah, Son of Ra'Ul, it is my honor to welcome you aboard the USS Enterprise.
AMBASSADOR RAH: It's just Rah. Formal Klingon names are a mouthful. What is that peculiar device?
CAPT. MARTIN: Ah, yes the boatswain whistle. An old Earth custom from the time of ships at sea. It's become somewhat of a tradition here on Enterprise for our most distinguished guests.
AMBASSADOR RAH: Uh, I see. Kind of like rolling the red carpet out?
CAPT. MARTIN [Chuckles]: Yes. Yes, exactly like that. We want to extend every courtesy the ship has to offer. This is my XO Commander Jane Kal and my head of security Lieutenant Jack Mason he'll be your escort while you're onboard the Enterprise.
LT. MASON: Ambassador would you like to go to your quarters and get some rest?
AMBASSADOR RAH: Captain Martin, if you wouldn't mind, I've heard so many great things about the Federation flagship. Could I trouble you for a brief tour of the ship?
Captain Martin looks over at his two officers.
CAPT. MARTIN: It's no trouble at all Ambassador.
They leave the transporter room.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Lieutenant Kaye presently has the conn as Lieutenant Sito sits at the ops console.
LT. SITO: Jamie your grinding your teeth.
LT. KAYE: Sorry, it just feels strange that we're escorting the enemy.
LT. SITO: They're not our enemies anymore they're our allies once again.
LT. KAYE: Sito, I fought the Klingons in the brief cold war in 2372 while you were recovering from your ordeal with the Cardassian Union.
LT. SITO: But look at all the good he's done since then Jamie, The Summit of Scorpi Ten, the Klingon Free-Trade Agreement, negotiating the Perez Accords.
LT. KAYE: Sure, he's done some stuff.
Lieutenant Sito still facing her.
LT. SITO: He's an effective voice in spreading Starfleet's message for unity. A former enemy speaking on our behalf? It's incredible.
LT. KAYE: Or it's a long con to gain access to Federation secrets.
LT. SITO: Jamie, come on just because he's Klingon.
LT. KAYE: Look at the destruction they caused during the cold war the attack on Deep Space Nine, the attack on Archanis IV, the Battle of Korvat, Ajilon Prime, Belis IV.
LT. SITO: Sorry if I struck a nerve.
LT. KAYE: It's okay. You're right. I don't really know what he's about. All I know is the stories, like that he killed his own men to cover his retreat. There's a reason other Klingons call him the Butcher of J'Gal.
The turbo-lift doors opened as the group comes out at the last word.
CMDR. IVANOVA: CAPTAIN ON THE BRIDGE!
The crew comes to attention as Jamie realizes that the Ambassador is behind her and she awkwardly comes to attention, as Ambassador Rah is observing the bridge and sees the viewer.
AMBASSADOR RAH: What an amazing view. A Bird-of-Prey isn't built to take in its surroundings. Klingons will never admit it, but the Federation has much better ships.
CAPT. MARTIN [smiles]: We're all very proud of her.
AMBASSADOR RAH: Most impressive Captain, may we continue the tour? I don't want to distract your bridge crew from their duties.
CAPT. MARTIN: Sure, as you all were.
They leave the bridge as the crew resumes their work and Jamie sits in the Captain's Chair.
LT. SITO: That was smooth.
Jamie looks over at her.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MESS HALL
Commander T'Mir and Lieutenant Commander James are at the bar attempting to reproduce raktajino, a caffeinated beverage popular on Qo'noS, in anticipation of Rah's arrival.
LTCMDR. JAMES: This one is cold and this one is to bland.
LTCMDR. T'MIR [raises an eyebrow]: Logic has helped me in many ways but this is very difficult and if I were human I would say "This sucks".
Courtney looks over her.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: If I were human.
Courtney pats her shoulder.
LTCMDR. JAMES: I hoped years working at my dad's bar on Earth would prepare me to make this before the Ambassador arrives.
The doors opened as T'Mir sees them.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: Logic dictates that you may not have much time.
Courtney sees the group.
LTCMDR. JAMES: Ah, hell.
CAPT. MARTIN: Ambassador this is Lieutenant Commander James and Lieutenant Commander T'Mir they're part of my senior bridge crew and they've got a surprise for your arrival.
LTCMDR. JAMES: Yes, sir we've been attempting to recreate the popular Klingon drink known as raktajino.
The cup comes out scalding hot, burning Rah's hand, but he takes it in good stride.
CMDR. KAL: Ambassador are you alright?
AMBASSADOR RAH [nods]: I'm fine. One good thing about Klingons, we have a high tolerance for pain.
CAPT. MARTIN: Still, if you would indulge me. Right this way, ambassador.
They head to sickbay.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
NURSE TAKAHASHI: Our dermal regenerator will patch that up in no time. It will be good as new.
AMBASSADOR RAH: Thank you Nurse.
She looks at him.
NURSE TAKAHASHI: Laurel Takahashi.
Doctor Langford walks out of his office and sees the Klingon and flashes of the war start flooding his mind.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY, DOCTOR LANGFORD'S OFFICE
He sits in the chair heavily breathing and sweating as we hear the thumping of a heart beat and the sound of red alert klaxons.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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Theme Song:
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CAPTAIN'S OATH:
CAPT. MARTIN [voice over]: Space. The final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its continuing 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 NEXT GENERATION
A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION
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BASED UPON STAR TREK CREATED BY:
GENE RODDENBERRY
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Enterprise flies by a Gas Giant.
JARVIS DAVIDSON
 AS
CAPTAIN JOHN MARTIN
Enterprise flies by a interstellar dust cloud.
FELECIA LINKOUS 
 AS
COMMANDER JANE KAL
Enterprise approaches a nebula.
KEVIN REGAN
 AS
LIEUTENANT JACK MASON
Enterprise approaches a Starbase in orbit of an M-Class planet.
FERNE MYERS
 AS
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER COURTNEY JAMES
Enterprise flies by a Pioneer-class vessel.
DELENA "DEE" LUSK
 AS
LIEUTENANT JAMIE KAYE
Enterprise fires her phasers and photon torpedoes.
JACOB ELLIOT
 AS
DOCTOR PETER LANGFORD
Enterprise flies over Starbase 12.
BECKY ELLIOT
 AS
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER T'MIR
A Federation Battlegroup as Enterprise departs from it and her warp engines power up and she leaps into warp.
CREATED BY:
JARVIS DAVIDSON & JEREMY REGAN
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
YEAR: 2372
STARDATE: 55396.2
[EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALL OVER OPENING SCENES]
U.S.S. Bougainville NCC-7595 a New Orleans-Class frigate approaches Starbase 24.
INT-U.S.S. BOUGAINVILLE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Captain Jeong Kyu-Seon a human male in his later 40s early 50s wearing the 2371 Uniform with the 2371 combadge and the four pips on his collar, as he's drink green tea as the doors chimed.
CAPT. KYU-SEON: Come.
Doors opened as Ensign Peter Langford who's wearing the science/medical DS9 uniform and has the Ensign rank pip on his collar enters the ready room.
ENS. LANGFORD: Ensign Peter Langford reporting for duty sir.
CAPT. KYU-SEON: It's good to meet you Ensign Langford I've heard good things about you from your former commanding officer.
ENS. LANGFORD: Thank you Captain.
CAPT. KYU-SEON: I'm sure Doctor Selev will be glad to have you as a member of his medical staff.
ENS. LANGFORD: Yes, sir.
CAPT. KYU-SEON: Dismissed and welcome aboard.
Ensign Langford leaves.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise speeds to Starbase 12.
DR. LANGFORD [voice over]: Chief Medical Officer's Log, USS Enterprise, stardate 1875.8. Bio-bed two has shut down again Ever since the Pakled attack, it hasn't been the same
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
Doctor Langford is repairing the bio-bed as the doors opened and he turns to see Captain Branson.
DR. LANGFORD: John? What do I owe the pleasure of your visit usually its me coming to you for a check up.
JOHN: Do you have any more of that Deltan parsley in your apothecary?
PETER: Careful. Deltan parsley is deadly in excessive amounts.
JOHN: And in small amounts, delicious.
PETER [Chuckles softly]: You could have just called. Or sent a yeoman.
JOHN: Mm-hm. I wanted to check in with you. Because of our Klingon visitor? I know you and Chapel were both stationed onboard the U.S.S. Constitution when she was near the Prospero system, where Rah earned his reputation. Apparently, there was a minor protest during his last transport, so we have direct orders. Klingon War veterans need to interact with Rah. We have to make him feel welcome here, and we will, but I don't want that to come at the personal expense of anyone on the crew.
Peter leans on another bio-bed.
PETER: John, you fought in the war you saw the death and destruction the Empire caused he led most of the invasion forces.
JOHN: How's Laurel?
Then Laurel enters.
JOHN: Hey, there Laurel how are you feeling?
LAUREL: I'm fine Captain.
JOHN: Good because I need you two to remain professional as you've always have been when we've had guests I know this is tough for you both but I need you two.
PETER: We get it John act professional.
JOHN: Great. Good to hear it. Ultimate goal of the Federation is to make peace with our enemies.
PETER: True, but it's also an organization that waged war with the Klingons.
			
JOHN: As I mentioned, we have orders from pretty up high. I'm hosting a dinner tonight in honor of Ambassador Rah. It would mean a lot
PETER: I'll be there.
LAUREL: Totally. me too.
JOHN [Smiles]: Good to hear.
He leaves sickbay.
PETER: That's just swell.
He paces about.
LAUREL: We can ditch this?
PETER: No, John needs us there and I am not giving Rah the satisfaction of chasing me away from the Captain's table.
PETER: We've got this.
LAUREL [smiles]: We've got this.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. BOUGAINVILLE SICKBAY [RED ALERT]
ENS. LANGFORD: WE NEED A DERMAL TEAM STAT!
[HEART MONITOR BEEPING STEADILY]
[FLATLINE TONE]
DR. SELEV: Damn it he's in cardiac arrest!
ENS. LANGFORD: What do we do?
DR. SELEV: Manual stimulation.
ENS. LANGFORD: Got it oh boy.
Langford starts to manually stimulate the down crewmen's heart.
DR. SELEV: Come on Ensign come on.
[HEART MONITOR BEEPING STEADILY]
ENS. LANGFORD: WE GOT HIM BACK!
DR. SELEV: Dermal team patch him up.
MEDICAL OFFICER: We've got more wounded.
[END OF ACT 1, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise soars at warp towards Starbase 364 in the Shackleton Expanse.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK NINE CORRIDOR
WOMAN [OVER P.A.]: Attention, all personnel. Tactical reviews have been updated and are available on your personal datapad
Doctor Langford heads to the Captain's quarters and sees Lieutenant Kaye pacing about outside the Captain's quarters.
DR. LANGFORD: Jamie?
LT. KAYE: Doc.
DR. LANGFORD: Is everything alright?
She turns to him.
LT. KAYE: No. The Butcher of J'Gal is in there, and everyone's acting like he's the freaking Dalai Lama. I've got a bad poker face when I don't like someone. I need to bail.
DR. LANGFORD: You could of just told the Captain no.
LT. KAYE: Nah, Commander Clarkson told me once that the Captain makes the best roast in the quadrant it would be illogical not to be at his table but not if the Ambassador is there.
DR. LANGFORD: He asked for me and Laurel to be here.
LT. KAYE: I see.
They enter the Captain's quarters.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
The senior staff are having dinner with the Ambassador.
AMBASSADOR RAH: There were eight delegates from three separate planets, and everyone thought I was crazy. And maybe I am.
CMDR. KAL: Why did the Federation send you there alone?
AMBASSADOR RAH: Convincing Prospero Alpha to agree to an armistice was like getting a Tellarite to give a compliment.
At the otherside of the table Laurel and Jamie are getting drinks.
LAUREL: How are you holding up?
JAMIE: I'm alright just keeping my cool.
LAUREL: I just wish he would shut up for one second about all this amazing peace he's managed. 
LT. MASON: I can help with that he's not wrong. I was stationed near Prospero. They are pretty stubborn.
They go back to the table.
CAPT. MARTIN: I'm sorry for how you were mistreated aboard the last Starfleet vessel.
AMBASSADOR RAH: It's quite alright it is an honor to be the first Klingon Ambassador aboard a Federation vessel without armor nor a disruptor and a squad of honorable warriors.
That statement makes Lieutenant Mason a bit uneasy.
LTCMDR T'MIR: Ambassador Rah, are you familiar with the ancient Earth text Sun Tzu's The Art of War?
AMBASSADOR RAH: All Klingon children learn mL'parmaq Qoj practically from birth. I was introduced when I was seven. My father taught me war and bloodshed, but my mother taught me to see and feel.
[CONVERSATION CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY] 
Doctor Langford goes to get something to bring.
PETER: Make mine a double.
Laurel makes the two drinks.
LAUREL: Why are we here?
PETER: It was at the request of the Captain.
PETER: I know.
They rejoin the rest of the senior staff the dinner is proceeding nicely but something boils in Jamie's heart and mind know that a member of the people that took her former Academy classmate's lives is right next to her.
AMBASSADOR RAH: The negotiations almost fell apart when the chancellor said to me, "How is it that a Klingon is speaking on behalf of the Federation?"
CAPT. MARTIN: That's a good question how did you respond?
AMBASSADOR RAH: I simply told him the truth. Who I am and who I was. And what the Federation did for me. It saved my life. J'Gal changed me. 
CAPT. MARTIN: J'Gal changed a lot of us. 
AMBASSADOR RAH: You were on J'Gal?
CAPT. MARTIN: No, my ship was in the sector the U.S.S. Intrepid a Intrepid-Class vessel same design as the Voyager.
LT. MASON: I was at the massacre of the Athos colony on J'Gal.
AMBASSADOR RAH: Then you both know my pain all too well. Those were difficult times. After what happened on Athos, my ideals shifted. The fighting was without merit. It was pointless. War is never the ideal option.
Captain Martin leans forward.
CAPT. MARTIN: Ambassador is it true the story about how you escaped from J'Gal?
AMBASSADOR RAH: We were all pushed to our limits. To the survivors of J'Gal.
They raise their glasses.
ALL: To the survivors of J'Gal.
AMBASSADOR RAH: [SPEAKS KLINGON]
CAPT. MARTIN: "We are Klingon, may we endure"?
JAMIE: "Remain Klingon." Remember that?
AMBASSADOR RAH [nods]: Yes it was our battle cry during the war. "Remain Klingon" is much easier to shout in our language.
Jamie sips her scotch.
JAMIE: I was uh onboard the Challenger before the war started then we heard your battle cry all over the coms and then [CLICKS TONGUE] Boom. All your friends are dead.
CMDR. KAL: Lieutenant stand down.
AMBASSADOR RAH [remains calm]: Let us all step back.
JAMIE: I-I've heard worse.
			
AMBASSADOR RAH: Now I am simply hoping to make up for my past, and-and connecting with others who need healing like you.
Jamie scoffs and leaves not wanting to hear another word.
LAUREL: I'm going to go see if her needs anything.
Laurel leaves and follows close behind them.
CAPT. MARTIN: My sincere apologies, Ambassador Rah I've never seen her act like this with a official such as yourself.
Rah puts his hand up.
AMBASSADOR RAH: None are needed, Captain. As I said, I bear no grudge.
CAPT. MARTIN: Uh, s-she will find his own way to peace.
We hear the thumping of a heart beat and the sound of red alert klaxons.
DR. LANGFORD: Excuse me Captain.
Doctor Langford leaves the Captain's quarters.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE PETER LANGFORD & T'MIR'S QUARTERS, BATHROOM AREA
Peter gets into the shower.
PETER [to com]: Computer, activate sonic shower. 
The sonic shower activates as Peter stands there tries to keep the memories of those deaths of his fellow crewmen out of his mind especially the death of Doctor Selev.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
The Bougainville has scorch marks along the outer hull from months of battling the Klingon forces.
INT-U.S.S. BOUGAINVILLE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM [YELLOW ALERT]
CAPT. KYU-SEON: I understand that we lost Doctor Selev in the last attack.
ENS. LANGFORD: Yes, sir.
Captain Kyu-Seon looks over Steven's record.
CAPT. KYU-SEON: You're acting chief medical officer till we get back to the closet Starbase.
ENS. LANGFORD: Aye, sir.
CAPT. KYU-SEON: Dismissed.
Peter leaves his office.
INT-U.S.S. BOUGAINVILLE SICKBAY [YELLOW ALERT]
Ensign Langford enters sickbay that looks like a warzone from the months of battling the Klingon forces.
ENS. LANGFORD: We've got to carry on for Doctor Selev.
MEDICAL STAFF: YES, SIR!
They resume their work as Peter is worried.
[END OF ACT 2, FADE OUT]'
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise soars at warp to Starbase 364.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
LT. MASON: Captain, Admiral Herbert is wondering what's our ETA to Starbase 364.
CAPT. MARTIN: Jamie?
Lieutenant Kaye checks the helm read out and reports.
LT. KAYE: We'll arrive at Starbase 364 in a few hours at this speed.
CAPT. BRANSON: Jack, inform them of that.
LT. MASON: Aye, sir.
He works at his console.
CMDR. KAL: Is everything alright John.
CAPT. MARTIN: Just worried about Peter that's all he's just been through so much I feel like I am putting too much pressure on him with our guest aboard.
CMDR. KAL: John you're following Starfleet orders yes it maybe strange orders but you're following them.
EXT-SPACE
Bougainville at impulse.
INT-U.S.S. BOUGAINVILLE SICKBAY
NURSE TAKAHASHI: Haven't heard the klaxons sound or the call of battle stations over the com.
MEDICAL OFFICER: Maybe the Klingons have left the sector.
DR. LANGFORD: I wouldn't put it pass the Klingons to just attack a sector and then just leave out of the blue.
CAPT. KYU-SEON [com voice]: RED ALERT, ALL HANDS BATTLE STATIONS!
The medical staff rushes to their stations to prepare for incoming wounded, Steven takes a deep breath and gets to work.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise is at warp.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE GYM
Peter is punching a punching bag when Rah enters the gym.
RAH: Doctor Langford I was told I would find you here.
Peter looks over at Rah.
PETER: I was just getting ready to go back on duty.
Rah looks at him.
RAH: I heard what happened to your former CO at Archanis IV I am sorry for your loss.
Peter turns to him.
PETE: You're a Klingon you were born to kill murder and maim and you're saying you're sorry?
Peter and Rah are face to face on the mat.
PETER: Let's hope you ae ready.
They start fighting each other as John enters.
JOHN: PETER!
He stops Peter from killing Rah.
JOHN: Remember the mission we're on.
Peter gets his wrist out of John's grip as he leaves the gym, John helps Rah up.
JOHN: You alright Ambassador?
RAH [nods]: Yes Captain.
Rah leaves the gym as John's worried.
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise is at warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
JESSICA [monitor]: John, I know how you feel about this you fought the Klingons in the war
JOHN: Yeah, but Starfleet should of known about this the fact that they're making me put Peter through so much it's like they don't care.
JESSICA [monitor]: Well, Kyle I handling it well
JOHN [sighs]: I know Jess I am just worried.
Jessica leans back in her chair in her office.
JESSICA [sighs, monitor]: I hope that you can get through this as well
JOHN: Me to Jess.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
Doctor Langford is using a dermal regenerator on his knuckles.
NURSE TAKAHASHI: You alright Doctor?
DR. LANGFORD: Yeah, just had an intense work out.
NURSE TAKAHASHI: Alright.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise soars at warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
John is reviewing Peter's personal file when Jane enters.
CAPT. MARTIN: What's this?
CMDR. KAL [re: PADD]: A course through the Chantico Nebula. Gets us to Starbase 12 by tomorrow.
CAPT. MARTIN [confused]: Chantico?
CMDR. IVANOVA [nods]: John, we need to get Rah off this ship. Crew morale is low.
CAPT. MARTIN [sighs]: How can we represent a Federation that believes in peace if we say some people aren't allowed to make up for their past?
Commander Kal sits in the chair facing the desk.
CMDR. KAL: I agree with you, in the abstract, but the people he hurt, some of them right here in this crew, might not find forgiveness so easily. It isn't fair for us to ask them to just let it go. Federation or not, everyone is on their own journey.
John thinks then looks at her.
CAPT. MARTIN: Okay, change course, cut through Chantico Nebula and arrive early.
Then the com activates.
NURSE TAKAHASHI [com voice]: I need security to Sickbay on the double
Both Martin and Kal are worried.
[END OF ACT FOUR, FADE OUT]
===Act 5===
FADE IN
EXT-CHANTICO NEBULA
Enterprise is traveling through the nebula.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
The cover is being draped over Rah's dead body as the camera pans up showing Captain Martin and Lieutenant Mason.
LT. MASON: By the time we arrived he was already dead sir.
Captain Martin paces about.
CAPT. MARTIN [sighs]: Darn it this isn't good.
John walks over to Laurel.
CAPT. MARTIN: Laurel can you join me and Mister Mason in my ready room in a few hours?
NURSE TAKAHASHI: Sure.
John leaves sickbay.
EXT-CHANTICO NEBULA
Enterprise continue traveling through the nebula.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Both Captain Martin and Lieutenant Mason are on the other side facing Nurse Takahashi.
CAPT. MARTIN: Tell us what happened in sickbay.
NURSE TAKAHASHI: I was there. Saw the whole thing. Rah wanted to talk, but Peter was done. He told Rah he didn't want to be involved with a war criminal. Guess hearing that set him off. I can't believe he would do something like this.
COMPUTER: Commander Kiff, Klingon, deceased. Captain Ruh'lis, Klingon, deceased. Ambassador Dak'Rah, Klingon, deceased
LT. MASON: The knife belongs to the Butcher of J'Gal, right? Starfleet records tell us the DNA belongs to the three warlords he killed. And I checked the logs, tracked movements. They corroborate the timeline.
CAPT. MARTIN [surprised]: I just can't believe that Ambassador Rah would do that.
LT. MASON: Goes to show you that not all Klingons are peaceful.
CAPT. MARTIN [sighs]: One day we'll have to get over our hatred towards one another and come together as true friends.
EXT-SHACKLETON EXPANSE
Enterprise approaches the Starbase 364 as transport vessels and cargo vessels flyby as the base is flanked by the 20th battlegroup.
[END OF ACT FIVE, FADE OUT, ENDING CREDITS]
==Cast==
Character 	Actor(s) 	Rank 	Position
John Martin 	Jarvis Davidson 	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Jane Kal 	Felecia Linkous 	Commander 	Executive Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Jack Mason 	Kevin Regan 	Lieutenant 	Chief Tactical, Security Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Courtney James	Ferne Myers 	Lieutenant Commander	Chief Engineer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Peter Langford	Jacob Elliot 	Lieutenant 	Chief Medical Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Jamie Kaye 	Delena "Dee" Lusk	Lieutenant 	Chief Helm Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Sito Jaxa 	Sadie Brickhouse 	Lieutenant 	Chief Operations Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
T'Mir 	Becky Elliot 	Lieutenant Commander	Chief Science Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
===Guest Stars===
Character 	Actor(s)	Rank 	Position
Harris Payne 	TBA 	Lieutenant 	Assistance Chief Engineer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Elisa Sheridan 	TBA 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	Assistance Chief Science Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Kayla Mackenzie 	TBA 	Lieutenant 	Transporter Chief, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Laurel Takahashi	TBA 	Lieutenant 	Assistance Chief Medical Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
===Special Guest Stars===
Character 	Actor(s) 	Rank 	Position
Alynna Nechayev	TBA 	Fleet Admiral 	Commander in Chief of Starfleet, Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Saratoga
Jessica Smith 	Ashley Kalfas	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Yorktown NCC-1717
Jeong Kyu-Seon 	TBA 	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Bougainville NCC-7854
Selev 	TBA 	Lieutenant Commander	Chief Medical Officer, U.S.S. Bougainville NCC-7854
Dak'Rah 	TBA 	General/Ambassador 	Ambassador of the Klingon Empire
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===
*Inspired by Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
*A Peter Langford focused episode.