Dictum Factum Part 1 (SNW episode)

Dictum Factum Part 1 is the 17th episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds SNW Season 1.
==Plot==
While on a diplomatic mission that went down the drain the Enterprise has been ordered to Vulcan, to pick up Kyle Clarkson a former Starfleet officer who was discharged for something he didn't do. While on route to Earth the Enterprise encounters an Kumari-class Andorian battlecruiser after a brief exchange of fire the Enterprise approaches Earth.
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-PLANET ORBIT
The Enterprise is in orbit of a planet. 
INT-TEENIX MEETING CHAMBER 
Captain Branson is standing on a stand. 
CAPT. BRANSON: My name is Captain John Branson of the United Federation of Planets. I am appearing before you as a neutral representative of the Fibonan Republic. I bring you a message of goodwill and present to you esteemed members of the Teenaxi Delegation, a gift from the Fibonan High Council with the highest regard. 
He opens the box and nothing happens. 
TEENAXI AMBASSADOR: What's wrong with it? 
CAPT. BRANSON [Confused]: Uh excuse me? 
TEENAXI AMBASSADOR: Why don't they want it any more? 
CAPT. BRANSON: Uh well uh this was once a piece of an ancient weapon, and now they offer it as a symbol of... of peace. In the Fibonan culture, to surrender a weapon is an offer of truce. 
TEENAXI: How did they come by it? 
CAPT. BRANSON [bit annoyed]: They told me they acquired it a long time ago. 
TEENAXI: So they stole it, then. 
CAPT. BRANSON: No, they... Well, I don't know. 
TEENAXI: You don't know the Fibonans like we do! 
CAPT. BRANSON: Yeah, that's very true. Your Excellency, this gift... 
TEENAXI: They're a crowd of untrustworthy thieves who want to see us murdered in our own beds! 
CAPT. BRANSON: This beloved artefact is a symbol of trust and peace. 
TEENAXI: They want to chop us into pieces and roast us over a fire! 
CAPT. BRANSON: No, non I don't think that's true. 
TEENAXI: And eat us! 
CAPT. BRANSON: What? 
The Ambassador and his delegation rush after Captain Branson who runs for it and opens his communicator and speaks into
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Enterprise emergency beam out now. 
Captain Branson beams up before they get to him.
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM
Captain Branson materialized on the pad.
CAPT. BRANSON [Groans]: I ripped my shirt again. 
He leaves the transporter room.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE DECK SIX CORRIDOR
Captain Branson walks through the corridor as Commander Ivanova and Doctor Carlson show up. 
CMDR. IVANOVA: Captain did you manage to broker a treaty with the Teenaxi? 
CAPT. BRANSON: Er... let's just say I came up short. Will you log that and put it in the vault, Z? Thank you. 
(He throws Z the artefact.) 
DR. CARLSON: John, you look like crap.
CAPT. BRANSON: Thanks, Steven.
DR. CARLSON: You got that little vein popping out of your temple again. You okay? 
CAPT. BRANSON: Never better! Just another day in the fleet. 
EXT-SHACKLETON EXPANSE
A shot of a interstellar dust cloud is behind the Enterprise as the ship is at impulse speed.
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over]: Captain's Log Stardate 6659.1, Today is our 966th day in deep space, a little under three years into our five year mission. The more time we spend out here, the harder it is to tell where one day ends and the next one begins
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN BRANSON'S QUARTERS
John is getting a new uniform shirt after his last one was ripped but realizes he has the green wrapped around uniform only and he puts it on.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE DECK FIVE CORRIDOR'''
John walks to the turbo-lift.
CAPT. BRANSON'S (voice over continues): It can be a challenge to feel grounded when even gravity is artificial. But, well, we do what we can to make it feel like home 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
The turbo-lift doors open and Captain Branson walks onto the bridge as the crew are at their stations working.
CAPT. BRANSON (voice over, continues): The crew, as always, continues to act admirably despite the rigors of our extended stay here in outer space. And the personal sacrifices they have made. We continue to search for new life forms in order to establish firm diplomatic ties
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING
Lieutenant Williams and her staff are working hard.
CAPT. BRANSON'S (voice over continues): Our extended time in uncharted territory has stretched the ship's mechanical capacities but fortunately our engineering department, led by Lieutenant Williams, is more than up to the job
INT-USS ENTERPRISE DECK SEVEN CORRIDOR
Crewmen are walking and talking as two of them caught each other's eyes.
CAPT. BRANSON'S (voice over continuing): The ship aside, prolonged cohabitation has definitely had effects on interpersonal dynamics. Some experiences for the better, and some for the worse. As for me, things have started to feel a little episodic. The farther out we go, the more I find myself wondering what it is we're trying to accomplish. If the universe is truly endless, then are we not striving for something forever out of reach? The Enterprise is scheduled for a provisioning stop at Yorktown, the Federation's newest and most advanced starbase. Perhaps a break from routine will offer up some respite from the mysteries of the unknown
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise travels at warp.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
John is sitting at the desk reviewing the data he got from Arcamon while driving a cup of whiskey.
[Boatswain whistles.]
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): Captain, you have an alpha priority communication from Starfleet Command
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Acknowledged Z.
He puts the PADD down and activates his desktop monitor and the office of Fleet Captain Christopher Pike appears on it.
CAPT. BRANSON [smiles]: Chris what can I do for you?
FLT CAPT. PIKE [monitor]: John, I am diverting the Enterprise from its stop at Starbase Yorktown to return to Earth
CAPT. BRANSON [confused]: What for?
FLT CAPT. PIKE [monitor]: To discuss retrying Commander Clarkson
John is surprised by that.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT, STARTING CREDITS]
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
The Enterprise is in sitting in a dry-dock berth. 
(Notes: Opening credits fall over opening scenes)
CAPT. BRANSON'S (VO): Captain's Log Stardate 5465.3, The Enterprise has been ordered to Earth to revaluate Mister Clarkson's trial, after a few weeks of Kyle being discharged and out of Starfleet he might have a chance to regain his career as an engineer
A shuttle approaches the flagship of the Federation battlegroup. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN SHUTTLE BAY
The shuttle lands and newly promoted Commodore Christopher Pike walks out of the shuttle as Captain Branson, Commander Ivanova, Lieutenant Mitchell and a squad of security officers stand at attention.
CAPT. BRANSON (smiles): Commodore Pike congratulations on your promotion even those you had the rank of Commodore when we chatted.
COMM. PIKE: I still had the old bars on my uniform.
They leave the shuttle bay. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK NINE CORRIDOR
The pair is walking. 
CAPT. BRANSON: So what's going on Chris?
COMM. PIKE: Well for starters find Mister Clarkson and bring him here I understand that you had to fake his death, but we need him here if we have any hope of restoring his career. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Wait you want me to bring him here to Earth? 
COMM. PIKE: Yes.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Sir, what did the Andorian Ambassador have to say about this?
COMM. PIKE: We've not told them yet.
They enter the turbo-lift. 
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INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
They enter the John's office. 
COMM. PIKE: Captain I know that you were very vocal for several months after his trial and its fallen on deaf ears at Starfleet Command but your father Commodore Branson is a smart man and he knows how big of a friend Kyle is to you. 
CAPT. BRANSON: What about the Andorians they won't like that we're reinstating his status as a Starfleet officer? 
COMM. PIKE: You let me handle the Andorian Ambassador John just focus on getting Kyle back here. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Aye, sir. 
Commodore Pike leaves his ready room as Captain Branson is worried. 
(END OF ACT ONE, FADE OUT)
===Act Two===
FADE IN
EXT-VULCAN ORBIT
The Enterprise enters orbit of the planet Vulcan.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN SHUTTLE BAY
The Vulcan shuttle lands and the side door opens and Kyle steps onto the ship wearing a Vulcan robe.
JOHN (smiles): Kyle welcome back aboard the Enterprise.
KYLE (nods): John it is very good to see you again my old friend.
They shake hands.
JOHN: I'm sure you remember my officers Lieutenant Commander Ivanova and Lieutenant T'Lar.
KYLE: Yes.
JOHN: I'll have Ivanova here escort you to sickbay for a full examination.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: If you'll follow me Kyle.
Ivanova leads him out of the shuttle bay as Branson turns towards T'Lar a bit unsettled by his friends lack of emotions.
CAPT. BRANSON: T'Lar he seems calm?
LTJG. T'LAR: Yes he does the monks were able to help him.
CAPT. BRANSON: But he's not the Kyle that I know he was more of hot headed engineer that cares about his work, but this is weird.
LTJG. T'LAR: He will return to the state he was in before the enzymes caused him to go on the rampage.
T'Lar leaves the shuttle bay as John stands there then follows far behind her.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise heads back to Earth.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
Doctor Carlson runs scans on Kyle when Captain Branson and Commander Ivanova enter.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
DR. CARLSON: He is fully recovered I'm not reading any signs of the enzymes in his system, it was a good idea to take him to Vulcan Captain just don't delete my medical data on him again.
Captain Branson hands Steven a chip.
DR. CARLSON: What is this?
CAPT. BRANSON: Kyle's medical data when he first came aboard.
Doctor Carlson takes the chip.
DR. CARLSON: Thank you sir.
Then the com activates does its boatswain whistling.
LTJG. T'LAR (com voice): Captain Branson report to the bridge
Both Captain Branson and Commander Ivanova leave sickbay as Doctor Carlson continues his scans of Kyle.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
A Andorian battle cruiser is following the Enterprise.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Both Captain Branson and Commander Ivanova enter the bridge.
CAPT. BRANSON: What's going on this time?
LTJG. T'LAR: One Andorian Kumari-Class battle cruiser off the port bow.
[Transparent viewer shows the aft section of Enterprise and the Andorian cruiser trailing behind.]
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Wonder why they're following us?
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm not sure Julia hail them.
Lieutenant Smith inputs commands into the communications console.
LTJG. SMITH: They're responding.
Transparent viewer changes to the bridge of the Andorian cruiser.
CAPT. BRANSON (smile): General Shran this is a surprise?
GEN. SHRAN (viewer): Captain Branson we would like for you to drop out of warp and prepare to be boarded
CAPT. BRANSON (Confused): Uh why?
GEN. SHRAN (viewer): We're here to take Lieutenant Commander Clarkson to Andor for tribunal
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm not sure what you're talking about?
GEN. SHRAN (viewer): You lie Captain we know you have him onboard your vessel, we detected his bio-signs onboard your vessel in your medical area so I say again drop out of warp or we will open fire
CAPT. BRANSON: Well I'm sorry but I'm under orders from Admiral Nogura to bring him back to Earth, if you want to make an argument then I suggest you go through the proper channels other then that I'm not giving him to you Enterprise out.
Transmission ends.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: I hope she gets the picture.
WHUMPH! Lights dim as red lights start flashing.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Andorian cruiser fires at the Enterprise.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
WHUMPH!
LTJG. MITCHELL: Deflectors down to eighty-seven percent!
CAPT. BRANSON: Alter course two-one-five mark fourteen.
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
WHUMPH!
WHUMPH!
ENS. CARLSON: We're dropping out of warp!
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
The Enterprise emerges from warp with the Andorian cruiser behind her firing its particle cannon at the Enterprise.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
WHUMPH!
WHUMPH!
LTJG. MITCHELL: Port deflectors are buckling!
CAPT. BRANSON: Ready photon torpedoes full spread.
Lieutenant Mitchell inputs commands into the tactical console.
LTJG. MITCHELL: Torpedoes ready uh sir more torpedoes have been launched!
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Aw hell this is going to hurt.
CAPT. BRANSON: All hands brace for impact.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
A volley of torpedoes struck the port deflectors and then some punched through breaching the hull.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE DECK EIGHT CORRIDOR (RED ALERT)
The bulkhead breaches as sparks erupt and debris flies everywhere.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
A huge showers of sparks erupt from the ceiling and MSD as coolant vents from the ceiling and lights and console screens flicker.
CAPT. BRANSON: Damage report?
LTJG. MITCHELL: We've got a hull breach on decks eight. I'm sealing the bulkheads and adjusting pressure to compensate port deflectors are down, starboard deflectors are down, aft deflectors are at fifty-two percent.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara bring us about, Ty lock phasers onto the Andorian cruiser try to disable it.
Both officers comply.
LTJG. MITCHELL: Ready sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Fire!
Lieutenant Mitchell presses the firing button.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
The Enterprise fires phasers as blue energy beams lance out as score several direct hits on the cruiser, hitting their deflectors and then punches through them causing an explosion erupt from the port side.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
LTJG. MITCHELL: Direct hit to their plasma weapon ports.
CAPT. BRANSON: See what you can do about their engines, as soon as they're disabled get us back into warp.
Lieutenant Mitchell inputs commands into the tactical console and presses the firing button.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
The Enterprise's double barrel torpedo launchers unleash a full spread at the Andorian vessel preventing it from following the Enterprise, as the Enterprise flies over it and leaps into warp.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
The senior staff is around the table as Lieutenant Commander Williams is giving them the damage report.
LT. WILLIAMS: Well I could give the long version or the short version of damage report.
CAPT. BRANSON: Short version will do.
LT. WILLIAMS: Sensors, Deflectors, and impulse engines are down so if we drop out of warp it will be a rough exit.
CAPT. BRANSON: What can you do?
LT. WILLIAMS: Basically, you've got to prioritize. I can get you deflector, sensors, or impulse engines, but not all at once. So, what do you want first? 
LTJG. MITCHELL: I would prefer to see them coming, but without our deflectors we can't protect ourselves.
CAPT. BRANSON: Deflectors Steph we need them.
LT. WILLIAMS (Nods): Aye, sir.
Lieutenant Williams leaves the briefing room.
CAPT. BRANSON: So what's the medical report Doctor?
DR. CARLSON: Fourteen crewmen were injured five of them critical but they'll make a full recovery.
CUT TO:
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
Two Ptolemy-class vessels are towing the disabled Enterprise into the dry-dock berth.
EXT-EARTH SURFACE, DAY
Establishing shot of Starfleet Command.
INT-STARFLEET COMMAND
 
Both Captain Branson and Clarkson beam into the base and Admiral Nogura greets them. 
VICE ADM. NOGURA: Captain welcome back and Mister Clarkson its so good to see you again. 
They shook hands. 
KYLE: Same here Admiral. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I hope you didn't mind us beaming down our shuttle bay doors are being worked on. 
VICE ADM. NOGURA (nods): Its ok John. 
They walk through the corridor then a familiar female walks up to them.
CAPT. SMITH: I was wondering what was going on. 
CAPT. BRANSON (Smiles): Jess what brings you here all the way from the Federation-Romulan Neutral Zone border?
JESS (Smiles): Well I was in the area and missed Earth and heard about Kyle getting his career back you've not told Jamie about him being alive have you?
JOHN: No not yet but I will get around to it Kyle head to Admiral Curry's office I'll join you in a few.
KYLE (nods): Sure it was good seeing you again Jess.
JESSICA (smiles): You to Kyle.
He goes to catch up with Admiral Nogura.
JESSICA: He seems well guess Vulcan medical treatment worked.
JOHN: Yeah it did I am happy that he got help from them and not some doctor who thinks that he's really crazy.
Then Commander Sarah Branson walks over to them.
SARAH: Was that Kyle Clarkson I saw?
JOHN: Yeah it was Sarah.
SARAH (annoyed): Why is he here father? 
JOHN: He's here to get his career back Sarah.
SARAH: Father he killed 1,209 Andorian colonists.
JESSICA: That's not true Sarah your father showed me the record of what happened.
SARAH (scoffs): How do you know that it wasn't fake?
JOHN: I'll do you one better come to the Enterprise and we'll prove it to you.
SARAH: Alright.
CAPT. J BRANSON (to com): Branson to Enterprise three to beam up and inform Admiral Curry I'll be a bit late.
The trio dematerialized.
CUT TO:
INT-STARFLEET COMMAND, VICE ADMIRAL CURRY'S OFFICE
The doors opened and Admiral Nogura and Kyle enters his office. 
VICE ADM. NOGURA: May I present Vice Admiral Phil Curry and this is Mister Clarkson. 
Curry shakes his hand. 
VICE ADM. CURRY: Mister Clarkson a pleasure to meet you. 
KYLE (nods): Same here. 
They sit down at the desk as Curry reviews Kyle's service record. 
VICE ADM. CURRY: You've got an impressive record mister Clarkson served onboard the USS Lancer during the Federation-Klingon War of 2256-2257 after it was repaired, (beat) then assigned to the Starfleet Corp of Engineers. And dishonorably discharged after the Andorian Incident. 
Kyle sits there. 
KYLE: Yes, sir. 
Admiral Curry interlaces his fingers and explains what's gonna go down. 
VICE ADM. CURRY: I hope we can resolve this matter and get you back in Starfleet, (beat) go to the hearing room at 0800 hours tomorrow morning. 
KYLE (nods): Yes, sir. 
They both stood up and shook each others hands. 
VICE ADM. CURRY: See you then. 
Clarkson leaves his office as Curry goes back to work when the doors chimed. 
VICE ADM. CURRY: Come. 
The doors opened. 
VICE ADM. CURRY (Surprised): Mister Clarkson what can I do for you now. 
A phaser is pointing at him. 
VICE ADM. CURRY (Shocked): What are you doing? (to com) Curry to security I need a team to my office now there's.... 
The phaser lances out a beam and vaporized the Admiral and the attacker puts the weapon on the table and beams out, as security team moves in and finds no sign of the Admiral expect for a burnt mark on the carpet. 
(END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT)
===Act Three===
FADE IN
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
The Enterprise is sitting in the dry-dock berth.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
[Both John and Jessica shows Sarah the information on the wall monitor.]
SARAH: How do you know this information is fake?
JOHN: Sarah, Kyle has been sending every mission report and every information on technology he encounters and he had this in the information logs.
SARAH: I don't know if I can believe that or not.
Then the com activates.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): Bridge to Branson
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson here go ahead.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): Admiral Nogura needs you and Captain Smith and Captain Branson to beam down to Starfleet Command its Admiral Curry
They stare at each other.
EXT-EARTH SURFACE, STARFLEET MEDICAL
The camera moves to the building. 
INT-MEDICAL ROOM
Branson, Ivanova, Doctor Carlson, and Clarkson are around the pile of human remains. 
KYLE: When didn't arrived to the court room I went to his office and found this. 
Branson leans forward looking at the remains. 
JOHN (Sighs): This isn't good he was behind Kyle getting a second chance but he was overruled by the board. 
Doctor Carlson closes his medical tricorder.
COMM. PIKE: Well Doctor Carlson?
DR. CARLSON: There's no mistake its Admiral's remains.
CAPT. BRANSON: What was the cause of death?
DR. CARLSON: My guess would be a phaser set on level 13.
CMDR. IVANOVA: Has his next of kin been informed?
COMM. PIKE: I was just about to make the call.
Then two security officers wearing tactical vests and armed with the type-III Phaser rifle enter.
COMM. PIKE: Can I help you Lieutenant?
SECURITY OFFICER: I'm sorry Admiral but I am under orders by Admiral Petar to do this.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: To do what?
SECURITY OFFICER: Kyle Clarkson you're under arrest. 
KYLE (confused): On what charge?
MALE SECURITY OFFICER: For the murder of Admiral Phil Curry.
They cuff Kyle and take him away as Commodore Pike, Commander Ivanova, Doctor Carlson, and Branson are surprised by this. 
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INT-STARFLEET COMMAND BRIEFING ROOM
Monitor shows the office of Admiral Curry.
ADM. CURRY (Surprised): Mister Clarkson what can I do for you now. 
A phaser is pointing at him. 
ADM. CURRY (Shocked): What are you doing? (to com) Curry to security I need a team to my office now there's. 
The phaser fires a blot and vaporizes the Admiral and the attacker puts the weapon on the table and beams out, as security team moves in and the screen freezes. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I don't believe it. 
REAR ADM. TUCKER: He killed a high ranking officer Captain. 
CAPT. BRANSON : I still don't believe maybe the footage is fake.
FLEET CAPT. GARTH: The footage is legit Captain, he killed Admiral Curry. 
Branson folds his arms. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Well I don't believe that Kyle would come all the way here and shoot Admiral Curry. 
COMM. BRANSON: Son the footage shows him shooting Admiral Curry dead.
John pacing about.
CAPT. BRANSON: So what's going to happen now?
FLEET CAPT. GARTH: He'll be tried and sentenced to the New Zealand Penal Colony for life.
CAPT. BRANSON: I want him to get his career back not be tried for a murder he didn't commit.
REAR ADM. TUCKER: His murder trial will begin at 1700 hours tomorrow.
The Admiralty leaves as Captain Branson stands there as his father walk up to him.
COMM. BRANSON: Look son I know you are trying help him but I recommend that you stay out this situation or it could be the end of your command.
Captain Branson turns to his father.
CAPT. BRANSON: But Kyle didn't commit the murder. 
COMM. BRANSON: Footage doesn't lie son.
His father leaves as John remains.
(END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT)
===Act Four===
FADE IN
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
CAPT. BRANSON'S (voice over): Captain's Personal Log Stardate 6678.1, The officers who will comprise Kyle's court-martial board are proceeding to Starfleet Command. Meanwhile, repairs on the Enterprise are almost complete
Enterprise is sitting in the dry-dock berth.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS, BEDROOM AREA
Jessica turns over and see that John is looking out the window at Earth, she gets out of the bed and walks over to him.
JESSICA: Can't sleep?
John turns to her.
JOHN (smiles): Not really, I'm worried about Kyle he would have no reason to kill Admiral Curry if he was going to help him to get his career back on track.
Jessica puts her head on his shoulder.
JESSICA: I am proud of you for not giving up on Kyle.
JOHN (smiles): Thanks.
They just sit together looking out at Earth and the small worker bees flying over the Enterprise.
CUT TO:
EXT-EARTH SURFACE, DAY
An establishing shot of Starfleet Command.
INT-STARFLEET COMMAND, HEARING ROOM
(There are four officers in dress uniform on the bench, including Admiral Herbert.)
VICE ADM. HERBERT: This court is now in session. I have appointed as members of this court Space Command Representative Lindstrom, Starship Captains Fleet Admiral Alice Ozawa, Vice Admiral Thomas Halsey and the head of the Starfleet Corps of Engineers Commodore Bradley Johnson. Commander Clarkson, I direct your attention to the fact that you have a right to ask for substitute officers if you feel that any of these named harbor any prejudiced attitudes to your case. 
KYLE: I have no objections ma'am.
VICE ADM. HERBERT: Do you consent to the service Lieutenant Shaw as prosecuting officer and to myself as president of the court? 
KYLE: Yes, sir.
VICE ADM. HERBERT: Let's begin then.
LT. SHAW: (Re: PADD): I've been reviewing the reports of Doctor Carlson, (beat) as well as the reports from the security guards that found the Admiral's remains. And I don't believe any of the reports from them I am here to prove that this man who dishonorably discharged from Starfleet for the death of one thousand two hundred fifty-four Andorian colonists and is now responsible for the death of Vice Admiral Curry did he want revenge for being discharged or was he just frustrated with Starfleet that's what I'm here to determine. 
She sits down as Commander Anne Clarkson gets up.
LTCMDR. A CLARKSON: (To Admiral Herbert): Admiral what miss Shaw failed to mention is that Mister Clarkson was requested by Vice Admiral Nogura to meet with Admiral Curry to appeal the charges that he had on him in his young Starfleet career when he was working with Starfleet Corp of Engineers, (beat) that's why he was requested here to Earth to hear about the appeal of the charges and hopefully regain his Starfleet career at the rank he held when he was dishonorably discharged and I am here to prove that he is innocent for the death of Admiral Curry.
VICE ADM. HERBERT: You may call your first witness.
LTCMDR. A CLARKSON: I call Lieutenant Commander Zhasa Ivanova to the stand.
(Zhasa hands over her data chip, sits down and puts her hand on the lie detector.) 
COMPUTER VOICE: Ivanova H. Zhasa, serial number S179-276SP. Service rank, Lieutenant Commander. Position, First officer. Current assignment, USS Enterprise. Commendations, Awards of valor. Twice decorated by Starfleet command
LTCMDR. A CLARKSON: Commander you know my client how?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We met during the rescue of the Harrison and her crew in the Cantauris system.
LTCMDR. A CLARKSON: That system was subjected to intense solar flares from its star.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: That's correct ma'am.
LTCMDR A CLARKSON (re: PADD): Can you tell me what happened during the rescue if you'd please.
Screen shows the Cantaruis System on the Star Charts.
LTCMDR. A CLARKSON: So, the Cantauris system had four planets and a star that was on the verge of collapse. Starfleet dispatched the USS Harrison during the mission the Harrison was crippled and badly damaged many injured or killed my brother my client was on the subspace relay with his team repairing it.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: That's correct ma'am.
She sits back down as Lieutenant Shaw gets up from her chair and walks over to Commander Ivanova.
LT. SHAW: Commander Ivanova are you aware of the incident at Wey'tahn?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Yes, ma'am I mean who isn't aware of the incident it was allover the Federation News Service.
LT. SHAW: Why was Captain Branson on the surface?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: To oversee the restart of the geothermal core.
Shaw walks over to her.
LT. SHAW: Commander are you aware of you are under oath to tell the truth?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: I am fully aware of that.
LT. SHAW: No further questions.
She walk back to her chair as everyone mutters and Kyle sits next to his sister as John who is sitting in the stands is worried.
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
The Harrison enters orbit next to the Enterprise.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM
Captain Towe beams aboard along with most of Kyle's former team that hasn't been reassigned to other vessels or Starbases to keep them from discussing the situation.
CAPT. BRANSON: Jamie welcome back to the Enterprise.
CAPT. TOWE (smiles): Its good to be back aboard her John how are you doing?
CAPT. BRANSON (sighs): I've been better.
They leave the transporter room.
INT-USS HARRISON LIEUTENANT TARU'S QUARTERS
MARIANNA: You want me to do what?
CMDR. KRUGE: Sabotage the Enterprise's warp engines so when she falls below a certain speed she'll explode
MARIANNA: I thought I was just here to gather information on Starfleet's defenses and fleet deployments, and you'd set me free when I was finished!
CMDR. KRUGE (monitor): KEEP YOUR PLACE WOMAN OR I WILL HAVE YOUR TOUNGE REMOVED! You have your orders
Transmission ends as Marianna is conflicted about hurting her friends and the friends she made of the Enterprise crew during the shore leave at Earth.
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INT-USS ENTERPRISE JEFFERIES TUBE 13
Marianna quiet enters and makes sure no one is around as she gets out a device that's Klingon in origin and downloads a computer virus into the warp plasma regulators and she leaves.
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
Enterprise is next to the Harrison.
INT-STARFLEET COMMAND, HEARING ROOM
LT. TARAK: I was badly wounded during the mission and was out of action for a few months.
LTCMDR. A CLARKSON: I read the medical reports Mister Tarak you were badly wounded, you were lucky most wouldn't be able to recover from the injuries you sustained.
Then doors opened and two officers wearing black ops gear and black badges and shoot the security guards and grabs Kyle and they beam away as Captain Branson and the senior staff of the Enterprise leaves the court room.
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INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
The senior staff walks onto the bridge and take their stations from the relief officers.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara set a pursuit course of that Vulcan cruiser.
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
EXT-SPACE
Both vessels enter warp.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
ENS. CARLSON: They've increased speed to warp seven point seven increasing speed to match.
LTJG. MITCHELL: We're almost in weapons range.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Section 31 vessel cloaks.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Captain Branson gets up from the Captain's chair.
CAPT. BRANSON: What happened?
LTJG. T'LAR: It cloaked.
[SHIP RATTLES.]
ENS. CARLSON: There's a malfunction in the intermix chamber. Plasma pressure's rising. 
Lieutenant T'Lar confirms.
LTJG. T'LAR: The antimatter flow regulators are locked open. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Did the Andorians damaged them?
LTJG. T'LAR: Uncertain.
[Enterprise shakes again.]
ENS. CARLSON: Pressure's approaching critical. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Can we drop out of warp?
LTJG. T'LAR: The reactor would breach. But we can reduce pressure by increasing speed. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Go to maximum warp, Z get down to engineering and give Mister Payne a hand.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Got it.
Commander Ivanova leaves the bridge.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise continues to pursuit the Section 31 vessel.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
Both Lieutenant Payne and Commander Ivanova are working on trying to figure out what is going on with the warp plasma regulators, as the screen flickers Klingon schematics.
LTJG. PAYNE: Commander did you see that?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: See what?
She sees it and is surprised.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (to com): Ivanova to Bridge.
CAPT. BRANSON (com voice): Branson here go ahead
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (to com): The warp matrix has been compromised.
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INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): By a Klingon subroutine
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Can you remove it?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): I'm not certain. It's infiltrated our command protocols
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Do what you can Z.
[Enterprise rattles again.]
ENS. CARLSON: Pressure's increasing again.
Captain Branson walks to the helm station.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara increase speed to warp seven point nine.
Everyone is surprised and shocked by Captain Branson's order.
ENS. CARLSON: Sir, we can't hold that speed for long.
CAPT. BRANSON: We're out of options Kara warp seven point nine.
ENS. CARLSON (sighs): Aye, sir.
Ensign Carlson inputs commands the helm to increase the ship's speed.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise's speed increases her speed.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
[SHIP RATTLES, CAPTAIN BRANSON HANGS ONTO THE ARM RESTS OF THE CAPTAIN'S CHAIR.]
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise soars at warp.
To Be Continued...
[END OF ACT FOUR, 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
*Sadie Brickhouse as Lieutenant Junior GradeJulia Smith
*Jacob Elliot as Doctor Steven Carlson
*Delena "Dee" Lusk as Ensign Kara Carlson
*Becky Elliot as Lieutenant Junior Grade T'Lar
===Guest Stars===
*TBA as Nurse Christine Chapel
*TBA as Security Officer Joshua Holiday
*TBA as Transporter Chief Kayla Mackenzie
*Jeremy Regan as Kyle Clarkson
*TBA as Klingon Commander
*TBA as Lieutenant Junior Grade Marianna Taru
*TBA as Teenaxi Chancellor
*TBA as Teenaxi Council Member #1
*TBA as Teenaxi Council Member #2
*TBA as Teenaxi Council Member #3
*TBA as Doctor T'Ver
===Special Guest Stars===
*David Cheng as Rear Admiral Heihachiro Nogura
*Bill Victor Arucan as Admiral Phil Curry
*Michael L. King as Commodore James Branson
*TBA as Rear Admiral Ronald Tucker
*TBA as Fleet Captain Kevlar Garth
*TBA as Agent Yuki Sulu
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===
*First two part season finale.
*Marks the end of the Kyle Clarkson dishonorable arc.