Upgrades

Upgrades is the 35th episode of Star Trek: New Voyages Season 3.
==Plot==
The crew of the USS Enterprise deals with the wounds left by the Battle of Earth, and not everyone is ready to move on. Meanwhile, the vessel itself undergoes an extensive refit to better prepare it for future confrontations. 
==Script Chapters==
===Prologue===
FADE IN
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EDGE OF EARTH
A large battle is being fought between the Starfleet forces with aide from the Romulan Star Empire forces and the Klingon forces as Federation and Romulan fighters are dogfighting with the Klingon fighters, a squadron of Klingon vessels are flying over a moon as several Federation starships are following them firing their weapons as a Syracuse-Class destroyer loses its nacelle and descends down skids and explodes into a thousand pieces as the camera pans in on the USS Enterprise.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE DECK FOURTEEN [RED ALERT]
Commander Clarkson is heading to the nearest turbo-lift to get to main engineering as sparks are flying and debris is all over the floor, as crewmen are running to different areas of the deck and an officer is flung from a room and hits the deck as Kyle enters the lift.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE TURBO-LIFT CART
Kyle enters the lift and toggles the lever.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON [to com]: Deck eleven, main engineering.
The lift starts going then it stops and it creaks.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: What now?
INT-USS ENTERPRISE TURBO-LIFT SHAFT
The line snaps and the lift starts free falling.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE TURBO-LIFT
Kyle is thrown up to the ceiling.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: OH COME ON!!!!
INT-USS ENTERPRISE TURBO-LIFT SHAFT
The breaks stop the lift.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE DECK TWELVE [RED ALERT]
Commander Clarkson runs out of the lift as the breaks snapped and the lift falls he continues on via Jefferies tube.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
Kyle shows up and sees the dead bodies of the Andorian colonist and his former crewmates on the ECS Jamestown and he's on his knees holding his head.
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE COMMANDER CLARKSON'S QUARTERS
Kyle jolts up quickly breathing heavily sweating and he rubs his forehead.
[END OF TEASER, FADE IN]
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CAPTAIN'S OATH:
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===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
[EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALL OVER OPENING SCENES]
An establishing shot of the Federation Dockyard as ships are docked there, and a shot of the Enterprise being worked on.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
Kyle is sitting on the bio-bed as Doctor Carlson is running scans on him.
DR. CARLSON: I am detecting elevated dopamine levels along with seratone levels elevated as well.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: I've not been sleeping well.
Doctor Carlson looks at him.
DR. CARLSON: Does it have something to do with your encounter with the parasites?
LTCMDR. CLARKSON [nods]: Yes I keep seeing the bodies of the colonist and the crew of the ECS Jamestown before I destroyed it and took the fighter shuttle.
Doctor Carlson gets a hypospray and injects him with it.
DR. CARLSON: That should help lower your dopamine and seratone levels but I want you to take it easy for the next few days and if this keeps happening come see me alright.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: Thanks Steven.
Kyle gets off the bio-bed and leaves as Steven is a bit worried.
CUT TO:
EXT-EARTH SURFACE, DAY
An establishing shot of the Branson household.
INT-BRANSON HOUSE, BEDROOM
Both John and Jessica are sleeping in the bed as John stirs and looks at his wife.
JOHN [smiles]: Morning, sleepy head.
JESSICA [groans]: Hey, there sweetie.
They cuddle.
JOHN: I am glad that we were able to spend time with each other while the Enterprise is receiving an upgrade.
JESSICA: I am glad as well.
Then desktop monitor beeped as John gets up and gets some pants on and walks over to the desktop monitor, as it shows the officer of Vice Admiral Heather Herzog.
JOHN: Admiral Herzog what do I owe the pleasure of this transmission?
VICE ADM. HERZOG [monitor]: You can cut the pleasantries Captain we don't have time for that, what the status on the Enterprise's refit?
JOHN: At last update its almost completed we just have to test out the new systems, and we'll be able to resume our five-year mission.
VICE ADM. HERZOG [monitor]: I'm postponing your five-year mission plans we've got a situation, we've lost contact with one of our vessels that was answering a distress call from the USS Carson
JOHN: The only vessel that I am familiar with that was answering the distress call was the USS Melbourne under the command of Captain Nathan Cooper.
VICE ADM. HERZOG [monitor]: They never reported in on their findings
[John leans back in the chair.]
JOHN [sighs]: So, we're basically going on a wild goose chase?
[Admiral Herzog leans forward and puts her hands on her desk.]
VICE ADM. HERZOG [monitor]: You are not going on a wild goose chase Captain you are searching for one our own, and will bring them home alive and in one piece
JOHN: Very well Admiral we'll search for them.
VICE ADM. HERZOG [monitor]: Keep me posted Herzog out
[Transmission ends as John leans back in the chair, as Jessica is wearing a robe leans on one side of the door frame.]
JESSICA: So, you're leaving?
[John turns to his wife.]
JOHN [sighs]: Yeah, apparently Nathan got himself in a bit of trouble and hasn't reported to Starfleet Command.
[Jessica hangs her head.]
JESSICA [groans]: And I was hoping that we could just spend our days in bed while our ships are receiving upgrades for future engagements against the Klingons.
[John holds Jessica close to him.]
JOHN: I know but we have a duty to our comrades.
[They kiss as John goes to get dressed as she isn't thrilled that her husband is being asked to go on a mission during shore leave.]
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
[An establishing shot of the Federation Dockyard.]
INT-FEDERATION DOCKYARD CONTROL ROOM
an installation which also includes a double position transporter, in which we SEE the TRANSPORTER EFFECT BEGIN. With the TRANSPORTER CREW IS KYLE. He's with a Technician, busy with a piece of complex circuitry. Then he turns, sees that it is Branson BEAMING in here. As Branson materializes, steps off the transporter platform, Kyle moves quickly to him.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: John, what's going on that the Enterprise is being rushed out of space dock?
CAPT. BRANSON: Is there something wrong with the Enterprise transporters Kyle?
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: Stephanie is onboard now looking over it right now she hope it's only a minor glitch.
CAPT. BRANSON: Let's go over there then.
[They walk to the shuttle bay.]
INT-FEDERATION DOCKYARD SHUTTLE BAY
Shuttle crew are prepping the newly redesigned Kate Kennard for launch as both Captain Branson and Commander Clarkson walks over to it.
INT-KATE KENNARD CANOPY
Both Captain Branson and Commander Clarkson sit at the pilot and co-pilot stations.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: Why are we being rushed out?
[John turns to him.]
CAPT. BRANSON: We've got to search for a missing Starfleet vessel the USS Melbourne.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: That's Captain Cooper's vessel?
CAPT. BRANSON [nods]: Yeah, he was searching for whoever attacked the transport vessel the Carson but Starfleet lost contact with them two days ago.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: So we're being rushed out of dry-dock?
CAPT. BRANSON: Seems that way.
INT-FEDERATION DOCKYARD SHUTTLE BAY
The Kate Kennard lifts off and exits the bay through the newly designed force field system.
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
The Kennard heads towards the Enterprise.
INT-KATE KENNARD CANOPY
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: I was hoping to spend more time at Earth while the refitting was getting done.
CAPT. BRANSON: Same here but Admiral Herzog wants us to search for the missing ship and crew.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: Coming up on the Enterprise now.
[Window shows the Enterprise docked.]
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
The Kate Kennard flies over the saucer section of the Enterprise as it approaches the shuttle bay as the bay doors opened and the shuttle enters.
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
[Turbo-lift doors opened and both Captain Branson and Lieutenant Commander Clarkson walks onto the bridge, as the boatswain sounds.]
CMDR. IVANOVA [smiles]: Captain on the bridge!
[Crew snaps to attention.]
CAPT. BRANSON: As you all were.
CMDR. IVANOVA: John, you seem to be very cheerful today we weren't expecting you for another two more days.
CAPT. BRANSON: We've got new orders we're to search for a missing Federation Starship that was searching for the attackers of the transport vessel USS Carson.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: But we've not had a proper shakedown cruise?
CAPT. BRANSON: Admiral's orders Kara prepare us for departure.
LT. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
CMDR. IVANOVA [sighs]: So much for a real shakedown cruise.
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
Enterprise departs from the Federation dockyards and leaps into warp.
[END OF ACT 1, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise is at warp.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
[Doctor Carlson is updating the medical database when the doors opened.]
DR. CARLSON: Commander Clarkson what can I do for you?
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: You've got to give me something stronger Doc.
Doctor Carlson thinks.
DR. CARLSON: Come by Sickbay at 2100 hours.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: Thanks doc.
Kyle leaves sickbay.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise heads towards the last known position of the USS Melbourne.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
LT. CARLSON: We're approaching the last known position of the Melbourne now sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Drop us out of warp.
Lieutenant Carlson inputs commands into the helm station.
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise drops out of warp.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
[Commander T'Lar reports.]
LTCMDR. T'LAR: I have located the Melbourne bearing 180 mark 12 feeding to the helm now.
LT. CARLSON: Got it setting a course.
LT. MITCHELL: ETA seven minutes.
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise approaching the Melbourne.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
[Transparent viewer shows the vessel.]
CMDR. IVANOVA: Look at the damage it received.
[Captain Branson is standing facing the transparent viewer.]
CAPT. BRANSON: Julia hail them.
LT. SMITH: They are responding.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
[Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the Melbourne.]
CAPT. BRANSON: Greetings Melbourne this is Captain John Branson of the USS Enterprise.
CAPT. COOPER [viewer]: What are you doing here Enterprise?
[John turns to Z then back at the viewer.]
CAPT. BRANSON: Starfleet Command sent us to search for you after you didn't report in on your mission to search for the attackers of the USS Carson.
CAPT. COOPER [viewer]: We're fine Captain
CAPT. BRANSON: That's not what my science officer has informed me of Nathan we are here to provide assistance at the orders of Vice Admiral Herzog.
CAPT. COOPER [viewer]: Let me be as blunt as I can we don't need the pride of Starfleet here stealing our thunder, and hogging the glory of stopping whoever is attacking Federation cargo vessels
CAPT. BRANSON: But Nathan...
CAPT. COOPER [viewer]: And we don't need assistance we can make the repairs ourselves Cooper out
[Transmission ends as Captain Branson stands there facing the viewer.]
[END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise is facing the Melbourne.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
[Wall monitor shows the schematics of the USS Melbourne and the red zones of damage it suffered, as the camera pans back to show the senior staff at the table.]
LTCMDR. T'LAR: There is no way they can handle another encounter with whatever crippled them.
Captain Branson sitting at the front of the table.
CAPT. BRANSON: Was Starfleet able to send us the capabilities of the Melbourne before we departed?
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: Yes it took Kyle offering Commander Elberg several cases of vodka in order to get information on the Melbourne.
[Monitor shows the tactical information of the Melbourne.]
LT. MASON: Damn that's a lot of power.
CMDR. IVANOVA: I don't get it why is Captain Cooper refusing our help?
CAPT. BRANSON: According to Captain Bishop Cooper is quick thinking and has a very thick skull and cocky and arrogant sometimes but he's a good officer.
DR. CARLSON: According to their chief medical officer they've got wounded officers who are in need of medical attention.
CAPT. BRANSON: Screw it he can file a complaint to Command Steven see to it that those officers get medical help.
DR. CARLSON [nods]: Aye, sir.
[Doctor Carlson leaves to get a medical team ready.]
CMDR. IVANOVA: Captain Cooper isn't going to like that.
CAPT. BRANSON: He can cry me a river for all I care we've been sent here to provide help and we're going to do it.
LTCMDR. T'LAR: I also did a full scan of the Melbourne's hull and I found an unknown energy signature that is not in our database.
CAPT. BRANSON: Keep at it whatever happened to this vessel I want to figure it out dismissed.
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise is next to the Melbourne.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING
Commander Clarkson is at one of the consoles calibrating the warp plasma regulators, but then he hears something but he shakes it off and he continues to work as he sees the reflection of one of the crewmen he worked with on the Jamestown and quickly turns to see nothing.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE STEVEN & T'LAR'S QUARTERS
T'LAR: You are having flashes of what you did when you were under the influence of the neural parasite.
KYLE: I worked my ass off to get over what happened but it keeps following me and haunting me T'Lar.
T'LAR: Kyle logic dictates that you reflect on what happened and how much you have come from that day.
KYLE [Smiles]: You remind me of T'Ver she helped me a lot during my isolation along with the Monks of P'Jem they would come over every now and then.
[T'Lar puts her hand on his shoulder.]
T'LAR: You will overcome this Kyle.
[Kyle turns to her and nods.]
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise is towing the Melbourne to Starbase Six for extensive repairs.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
VICE ADM. HERZOG [monitor]: That's unfortunate that you weren't able to fine the Carson's attackers
CAPT. BRANSON [Sighs]: l Yeah but Captain Cooper isn't happy about it. 
VICE ADM. HERZOG [monitor]: Well it wouldn't be good if we lost the Melbourne to soon, I'll look into the Klingon issue just get your ship to Starbase Captain
CAPT. BRANSON: So far we're on course for Starbase Six. 
VICE ADM. HERZOG: [Monitor]: We'll keep the porch light on for you two Herzog out
Federation symbol appears and he shuts it off and looks out the window. 
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise continues on course for Starbase Six towing the Melbourne.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
Doors opened as Captain Branson walks into the medical area and sees the wounded officers from the Melbourne, and he walks over to Doctor Carlson.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
DR. CARLSON: We've got 23 officers from the Melbourne over here some have radiation burns but we're treating them as best we can.
CAPT. BRANSON: And Captain Cooper?
DR. CARLSON: He's fine physically but emotionally he's not at his best.
[John turns to him.]
CAPT. BRANSON: What do you recommend?
DR. CARLSON: Shore leave and counseling intense counseling for him.
[John walks over to Captain Cooper who's laying on the bio-bed sedated.]
CAPT. BRANSON: We should arrive at Starbase Six in a few hours from now I will speak with Admiral Garth about giving him some counseling.
DR. CARLSON: I'm sure he'll thank you for it.
[Captain Branson leaves sickbay.]
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise approaches Starbase Six with the Melbourne in tow.
[END OF ACT FOUR, 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
*Jeremy Regan as Lieutenant Commander Kyle Clarkson
*Delena "Dee Lusk as Lieutenant Kara Carlson
*Blake Waymire as Lieutenant Tyson Mitchell
*Sadie Brickhouse as Lieutenant Julia Smith
*Jacob Elliot as Doctor Steven Carlson
*Becky Elliot as Lieutenant Commander T'Lar
===Guest Stars===
*TBA as Nurse Christine Chapel
*TBA as Lieutenant Joshua Holiday
*TBA as Transporter Chief Kayla Mackenzie
*Ashley M. Kaflas as Captain Jessica Smith
===Special Guest Star===
*TBA as Vice Admiral Heather Herzog
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