Training Cruise Gone Wrong (Ent Era episode)

Training Cruise Gone Wrong is the 4th episode of first season of Starship Enterprise.
==Synopsis==
While on a training cruise Cadet Branson is with her class on the United Earth Intrepid light cruiser Republic but when the ship is attacked by an Orion vessel that causes serve damage to the vessel forcing the ship to head into uncharted space but when an unknown vessel saves them can they survive till someone from Starfleet saves them! 
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser====
FADE IN
EXT. COALITION-KLINGON BORDER [OPTICAL]
The Intrepid-class light cruiser Republic emerges from warp.
CADET BRANSON [voice over]: Cadet Branson's Personal Log Supplemental, My first cadet training on board the USS Republic my dad is commanding officer of Enterprise and will meet up with the Republic when he's done with a mission he's currently on right now
INT. TURBO-LIFT, REPUBLIC
Cadet Branson is in the lift.
CADET BRANSON [voice over, continuing]: The Republic is here at sector 223 along the Coalition-Romulan border for some cadet training for me and my class mates so far everything is proceeding nicely I've been given command training and it's a tough training but an interesting thing to do being in the Captain's chair makes me want to command a starship one day and I hope that I can be in the same bane as Fleet Captain Archer''
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC
[TURBO-LIFT DOOR WHOOSHED OPEN] As Cadet Branson steps onto the bridge as Captain Jones Peterson walks around the bridge as Tina stands at attention.
CADET BRANSON: Cadet fourth class Tina Branson reporting for duty sir.
CAPT. PETERSON: Cadet Branson you're command training starts now you've got the conn.
Cadet Branson sits in the center chair.
CADET BRANSON: Mister Ronson report?
CADET RONSON: nothing around the planet or on the surface but I am detecting life-signs on the surface, they appear to be humanoid in origin but scans are being deflected by an unknown signal.
CADET BRANSON: What sort of signal?
CADET RONSON: I'm not sure sensors can't seem to trace it.
CUT TO:
EXT. SECTOR 232, COALITION-KLINGON BORDER [OPTICAL]
As the Republic is in orbit then from out of nowhere a Chak'tal emerges from warp and ambushes the Starfleet frigate, and starts firing at the vessel as its plasma cannon fire causes explosions erupting from the hits on the hull.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
A Shower of sparks erupt from the ceiling sending Tina flying from the chair.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT, STARTING CREDITS]
===Act 1===
FADE IN
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
[EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALL OVER OPENING SCENES]
On the bridge smoke is everywhere and the klaxon sounds and Tina wakes up and looks around the bridge as people are running from console to console to keep critical systems online as Captain Peterson walks over to her. 
CAPT. PETERSON: GET UP CADET WE'RE UNDER ATTACK BY A CHAK'TAL SQUADRON!
WHUMPH!
WHUMPH!
Tina gets up and sits in the center chair.
CADET BRANSON: Damage report?
CADET RONSON: Hull breaches on C, D, and E emergency bulkheads are in place and holding!
Tina presses the com panel.
CADET BRANSON [to com]: Bridge to engineering report.
CADET NELSON [com voice]: Bridge main energizers are out and we had plasma leaks from the core but we contained it and patching it up now, and the chief engineer is dead
CADET SAMSON: That first few salvos disabled our phase cannons!
CADET BRANSON: Arm photonic torpedoes full spread!
Cadet Samson works the tactical console.
EXT. SECTOR 232, COALITION-ROMULAN BORDER [OPTICAL]
A close up of the forward launchers as they fire off a full salvo of torpedoes two out of the three ships move out of the way except for the third vessel as its destroyed utterly.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
CADET SAMSON: One enemy target destroyed ma'am.
CADET MITCHELL: They're taking a more cautious approach ma'am it matches how Andorian war cruisers would maneuver against Vulcan war cruisers.
CADET BRANSON: By all means Danny show off what you can do.
CADET MITCHELL [smiles]: Gladly ma'am.
Cadet Mitchell starts to show off his piloting skills.
EXT. SECTOR 232, COALITION-ROMULAN BORDER [OPTICAL]
The Republic dips down as the two warships give chase firing their weapons as the energy blots miss the vessel as it heads towards an asteroid field.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
ANGLE - TRANSPARENT VIEWER [OPTICAL]
shows the asteroid field.
CADET MITCHELL: Alright, lets see how good you bastards really are.
Cadet Mitchell work at the helm.
EXT. SECTOR 232, COALITION-ROMULAN BORDER [OPTICAL]
The Republic flies into the field dodging rocks as the Chak'tal cruisers are still following firing their weapons but one collides into a rock and is destroyed.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
CADET RONSON: One enemy vessel destroyed Captain.
CADET BRANSON: We've got that last one to go.
CADET MITCHELL: And whoever is his helm officer he's good.
CUT TO:
INT. MAIN ENGINEERING, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
Cadet Nelson and the engineering staff are working on the relays and they power up as Nelson goes to the com panel.
CADET NELSON [to com]: Bridge warp drive is restored but I wouldn't want to push it too hard.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
CADET BRANSON [to com]: Thank you Ray go Danny.
Cadet Mitchell inputs commands into the helm console and presses the engage button.
EXT. SPACE [OPTICAL]
After clearing the field the Republic's warp engines power up and flash as the Intrepid-class vessel shoots off into the distance into a burst of light.
JUMP CUT TO:
INT. SICKBAY, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
Cadet Branson enters sickbay and sees injured crewmen who are being treated or covered after they died from their injuries as Cadet Branson walks over to Cadet Franklin who is treating the wounded, Doctor Franklin walks over to her and treats her wound as Tina looks at her.
CADET BRANSON: Jenna, how many did we lose?
CADET FRANKLIN: 34 including the senior staff in the first attack the chief medical officer was killed on D Deck he's dead that makes me acting chief medical officer and the Captain wants to talk to you.
They walk over to the bio-bed where Captain Peterson is laying.
CADET BRANSON: Captain you wanted to see me?
CAPT. PETERSON [Groans]: Cadet Branson I'm sorry for putting you and your team in the hot spot, as well as giving you this burden.
CADET BRANSON [confused]: Sir?
CAPT. PETERSON [Coughs]: You're in command now get this ship get this crew home a-and tell my wife I-I l-love her.
He dies as his vitals flat-lined and Cadet Branson closes his eyes and puts the sheet over him and then the ship shudders and the com activates.
CADET BRANSON [to com]: Branson to bridge report?
CADET RONSON [com voice]: You better get up here Tina something is happening
She leaves sickbay.
EXT. WARP SPACE
The Republic speeds at warp 4 as three more Chak'tal vessels are following.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT
[TURBO-LIFT DOOR WHOOSHED OPEN] As Cadet Branson steps onto the bridge.
CADET BRANSON: Report?
CADET RONSON: We've got bad guys behind us, something scary in front of us, and oh, warp drive could fail at any moment, how's Peterson?
CADET BRANSON: Dead I'm in command.
CADET RONSON: That was payback for my good news, wasn't it? 
She activates the com.
CADET BRANSON [to com]: Bridge to engineering why is my warp drive failing?
CUT TO:
INT. MAIN ENGINEERING, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
Cadet Nelson and the engineering staff are working on the relays.
CADET NELSON [to com]: Captain we've got damaged relays and well it could fail at anytime we're working on it engineering out.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT
Wires are hanging down from the ceiling as sparks rain down from behind the Captain's chair, she gets up from it and looks at Cadet Ronson.
CADET BRANSON: Alex, what's scary in front of us?
Cadet Ronson checks the scanner scope and reports.
CADET RONSON [re: scanner scope]: It appears to be subspace tears in the region we've started encountering the edge of the shears so far our forward shields are holding but as for warp drive that's another matter!
Before Tina could speak the ship jolts.
EXT. SPACE, EDGE OF SUBSPACE DISTURBANCE [OPTICAL]
The Republic slowly slips out of warp and heads into the sector with the Chak'tal warships close behind her firing their weapons at the ship. 
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
Tina sits in the Captain's chair and activates the com.
CADET BRANSON [to com]: All hands this is the Captain speaking brace for grav shears repair teams standby to seal hull breaches!
EXT. EDGE OF THE DISTURBANCE
The Republic enters the disturbance.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
Everyone hangs onto their posts as the ship rocks about.
CADET MITCHELL: Range 2,000 meters and closing till we enter the disturbance Captain should I reserve course? 
Tina shakes her head no as the ship starts shaking harder.
EXT. EDGE OF THE DISTURBANCE
The Republic enters the disturbance and vanishes as the three Chak'tal warbirds are on the edge.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT
Wires are hanging down from the ceiling as sparks rain down from behind the Captain's chair, she gets up from it and looks at Cadet Ronson.
CADET BRANSON: Report?
Cadet Ronson looks at his console screen.
CADET RONSON: They've ceased pursuit Captain.
CADET BRANSON: Maintain course and speed.
CADET MITCHELL; Aye, ma'am.
EXT. INSIDE SUBSPACE DISTURBANCE
Republic traverses the disturbance.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
ANGLE - TRANSPARENT VIEWER [OPTICAL]
shows the disturbance as Captain Branson is standing behind the helm station. 
CADET BRANSON: Steady on course.
CADET MITCHELL: Aye, Captain.
EXT. INSIDE SUBSPACE DISTURBANCE
Republic traverses the disturbance.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
CADET RONSON [re: scanner scope]: We're clearing the disturbance now.
ANGLE - TRANSPARENT VIEWER [OPTICAL]
shows clear space ahead.
[COM CHIRPS] As Cadet Nelson comes over the com.
CADET NELSON [com voice]: Bridge warp drive is back on-line
CADET BRANSON [smiles]: Bless you Ray, Danny warp three engage.
CADET MITCHELL: Aye, Captain.
Cadet Mitchell works the helm station and moves up the warp lever.
EXT. SPACE [OPTICAL]
The Republic's warp nacelles power up and flash as the Intrepid-class vessel shoots off into the distance as she disappear into a burst of light.
[END OF ACT ONE, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT. WARP SPACE [OPTICAL]
Enterprise soars at warp.
CAPT. BRANSON [voice over]: Captain's Starlog January 3rd, 2155, We're on course for sector 232 to rendezvous with the Republic that has my daughter Tina Branson's recent graduated Academy class its been a few years since I've seen her
INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS, ENTERPRISE NX-01
John's pacing about.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: As for her sister Sarah she is still mad at me over what happened between me and her mother, but I have tried and tried to explain it to her but she wouldn't listen to me.
[COM CHIRPS]
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: Bridge to Captain Branson
John toggles the com panel.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson here.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: You've got an incoming transmission from the Challenger its Commander Sasha Fletcher
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Patch her through.
A few seconds later Commander Fletcher appears on the monitor.
JOHN: Sasha what can I do for you?
SASHA [monitor]: Have you heard from Tina?
JOHN: Not since she told me where her class is going to train at and orders to proceed to their position why is something wrong?
SASHA [monitor]: I've not heard from her in over a few hours since then I think something is wrong
JOHN [tenses up]: We'll check it out when we arrive.
Sasha freaks out a bit.
SASHA [monitor]: John please be careful she's our baby girl and I don't know what I'd do if I lost her
JOHN: Me to Sasha.
EXT. WARP SPACE [OPTICAL]
The Republic speeds at warp.
INT. SITUATION ROOM, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
The cadets are around the table.
CADET NELSON: We've got at least a half liter of warp plasma left before we have to refuel.
CADET RONSON [scoffs]: Great we're stuck behind enemy space and no way to refuel our warp drive.
Tina leans forward.
CADET BRANSON: Wait isn't there a nebula about 2.3 light years from here? 
CADET T'ROK: The Azure Nebula it borders Klingon Space.
CADET BRANSON: What do we know about the nebula?
CADET RONSON: Very little I'm afraid we've not been able to explore it much due to Klingon vessels being over protective of the nebula.
CADET BRANSON [sighs]: We've don't have a choice right now we need fuel and we need it now set a course best speed.
CADET MITCHELL: Aye, ma'am.
The cadets head back to the stations as Tina studies the border between the Coalition and Klingon borders.
CUT TO:
EXT. WARP SPACE [OPTICAL]
Enterprise speeds towards the border.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01
The crew were at their stations.
ENS. CARLSON: We're approaching the border.
CAPT. BRANSON: Drop us to impulse begin scans of the sector.
Lieutenant Commander T'Lar runs her scans and reports.
LTCMDR. T'LAR: It is the Republic but it is to small to be the vessel it looks like small parts of the vessel, but I'm also picking up Chak'tal debris as well.
Captain Branson tenses up.
CAPT. BRANSON: Track their course.
Commander T'Lar works her console and report.
LTCMDR. T'LAR: Bearing two-one-five mark two-seven-seven limping at low warp.
ENS. CARLSON: We should be able to over take them at warp five point two sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara engage at warp five point two.
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
Ensign Carlson engages the warp drive.
EXT. SECTOR 323, COALITION-KLINGON BORDER [OPTICAL]
Enterprise's warp nacelles powered up and flash as the NX-class vessel shoots off into the distance and disappears into a burst of light.
[END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT. AZURE NEBULA, KLINGON SPACE [OPTICAL]
The Republic approaches the Azure nebula.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
ANGLE - TRANSPARENT VIEWER [OPTICAL]
shows the nebula cloud.
Cadet Branson sits in the Captain's chair as Cadet Ronson reports.
CADET RONSON: So far no sign of Klingon vessels in the sector.
CADET BRANSON: Danny take us in.
CADET MITCHELL: Aye, ma'am.
Cadet Mitchell works the helm console.
EXT. AZURE NEBULA CLOUD [OPTICAL]
The Republic enters the rift to head back to Coalition Space unknown to them a Klingon battle cruiser is watching them.
EXT. WARP SPACE [OPTICAL]
Enterprise speeds towards the Klingon border.
INT. SITUATION ROOM, ENTERPRISE NX-01
ANGLE - WALL MONITOR [OPTICAL]
shows the office of Vice Admiral Halsey.
VICE ADM. HALSEY [monitor]: We're sending all available United Earth vessels to the border but most won't arrive for a few days
CAPT. BRANSON: Better then nothing sir.
VICE ADM. HALSEY [monitor]: Keep me posted on the situation Halsey out
Transmission ends as Captain Branson turns back to the senior staff.
CAPT. BRANSON: Have we tracked their course?
LTCMDR. T'LAR: They are currently heading towards the Azure nebula it borders both Coalition and Klingon Spaces.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: What do we know about this cloud?
LTCMDR. T'LAR: Primarily oxygen and argon, with traces of theta-xenon, fluorine and sirillium gas.
CAPT. BRANSON: Sirillium? That's a highly combustible substance, isn't it? 
LTCMDR. T'LAR: Yes it is.
LTJG. MASON: We could reconfigure a photonic torpedo to detonate the sirillium to emit a shockwave that could disable an enemy vessel.
CAPT. BRANSON: How long will it take to do that?
LTJG. MASON: Me and Commander Williams's will have to get into the torpedo and reconfigure the pre-firing chamber but it should take a few minutes.
CAPT. BRANSON: Get started set a course.
ENS. CARLSON [nods]: Aye, sir.
CUT TO:
EXT. AZURE NEBULA [OPTICAL]
Republic travels through the nebula.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
Cadet Robert Smith brother to both Jessica and Julia sits at the communication console as he turns to report.
CADET SMITH: Captain we're getting a Starfleet signature on an encoded frequency.
CADET RONSON: It could be a Klingon trick.
CADET BRANSON: Who's sending it?
Cadet Smith checks and reports.
CADET SMITH; Enterprise NX-01.
CADET BRANSON [smiles]: Open a channel.
ANGLE - TRANSPARENT VIEWER [OPTICAL]
shows the bridge of Enterprise NX-01 and Captain Branson.
CAPT. BRANSON [viewer]: This is John Branson Captain of the Starship Enterprise Republic can you hear me?
CADET BRANSON [nods]: Yes, Enterprise we read you.
CAPT. BRANSON [viewer]: Oh thank god Tina you're alive I'm so happy where are you??
CAPT. BRANSON: We're traveling the Azure Nebula on our way back to Coalition Space.
CAPT. BRANSON [viewer]: Alright we're sending you coordinates to Sector 1045 we'll meet you there
CAPT. BRANSON: Alright father we'll meet you there Republic out.
Transmission ends as Tina smiles and wipes the tears from her eyes as she's happy that her father is on his way, then sensors start beeping rapidly as Cadet Ronson reports.
CADET RONSON: Picking up something bearing two-one-five mark seven-eight-six it's not any of our allies.
CADET BRANSON: Who is it?
Then the ship jolts hard.
EXT. AZURE NEBULA [OPTICAL]
Three Klingon cruises approach the Republic firing its disruptors as its hullplating armor flicker.
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT. AZURE NEBULA [OPTICAL]
Three Klingon D5-class cruisers bear down on the Republic as the vessel fiires her aft phase cannons.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
WHUMPH! Sparks erupt from the ceiling as Cadet Branson hangs onto her arm rests of the Captain's chair.
CADET SAMSON: HULLPLATING FAILING!
CADET BRANSON: Evasive maneuver delta seven, return fire!
EXT. AZURE NEBULA [OPTICAL]
The Republic moves to port as the three cruisers give chase as the Starfleet vessel fires off a few phaser shots from its phase cannon ports as well as a spread of photonic torpedoes.
INT. VARIOUS DECKS, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
On C to E Deck crewmen are running as bulkheads fall down and coolant spews, on B Deck the bulkhead breaches and three crewmen are vented out of the ship into the darkest of space.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
WHUMPH! Sparks erupt from ceiling and MSD in the situation room.
CADET SAMSON: We've lost aft plating!
CADET MITCHELL: I'm losing lateral thrusters!
Just as it seems that all hope is lost Cadet Ronson reports.
CADET RONSON: Captain, sensors are detecting a vessel approaching its Enterprise!
Tina smiles at that.
CUT TO:
EXT. AZURE NEBULA [OPTICAL]
A photonic torpedo struck the port side D5-class cruiser causing it to tilt as Enterprise flies into the scene.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01 [TACTICAL ALERT]
LTJG. MASON: The port side Klingon cruiser has lost power to its weapons array its falling back.
WHUMPH!
ENS. CARLSON: Going to evasive maneuver delta sequence now.
EXT. AZURE NEBULA CLOUD [OPTICAL]
Enterprise turns to port as the two remaining cruisers fire at the Starfleet vessel hitting the hullplating armor making it flicker.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, ENTERPRISE NX-01 [TACTICAL ALERT]
CAPT. BRANSON: Ready the modified torpedo have the Republic fly underneath us we'll allow them to use our warp field.
LTJG. SMITH: Aye, sir.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, REPUBLIC [TACTICAL ALERT]
CADET SMITH: Message from Enterprise they want us to fly under them.
CADET BRANSON: Do it.
CADET MITCHELL: Aye, ma'am.
Cadet Mitchell works the helm.
EXT. AZURE NEBULA CLOUD [OPTICAL]
The two Starfleet vessels speed away from the nebula as the torpedo launched from the aft launcher and detonated as both vessels enter warp before the wave caught up to them.
JUMP CUT TO:
EXT. EARTH ORBIT, SOL SYSTEM [OPTICAL]
The Republic sits in a dry-dock berth as the vessel is being repaired.
INT. SICKBAY, REPUBLIC
[SICKBAY DOORS WHOOSHED OPENED] As John enters and walks over to see Tina who's sitting on the bio-bed.
JOHN: Hey there Tina.
TINA [smiles]: Dad.
She hugs John happy to see him.
JOHN [smiles]: I'm so glad that you're alive.
TINA [smiles]: Me to.
JOHN: I'm sorry about Captain Peterson.
TINA: It's ok dad he was a good man.
JOHN: I spoke to your mother she was worried about you and so was I.
TINA: What about Sarah?
JOHN [sighs]: She's not taking my com calls she's still mad at me.
Tina comforts her father.
EXT. EARTH ORBIT, SOL SYSTEM [OPTICAL]
The Republic sits in a dry-dock berth as the vessel is being repaired.
[END OF ACT FOUR, FADE OUT, END CREDITS]
==Cast==
===Main Cast===
Actor 	Character 	Rank 	Position
Jarvis Davidson 	John Branson 	Captain 	CO
TBA 	Zhasa Ivanova 	Lieutenant Commander 	Executive Officer
Kevin Regan 	Jack Mason 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	Chief Tactical/Security Officer
Ferne Myers 	Stephanie Williams	Lieutenant Commander 	Chief Engineer
Delena "Dee" Lusk 	Kara Carlson 	Ensign 	Chief conn Officer
Sadie Brickhouse-Waymire	Julia Smith 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	Chief Communications Officer
Jacob Elliot 	Steven Carlson 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	Chief Medical Officer
Becky Elliot 	T'Lar 	Lieutenant Commander 	Chief Science Officer
===Guest Stars===
Actor	Character 	Rank 	Position
TBA 	Harris Payne 	Ensign 	Assistance Chief Engineer
TBA 	Kayla Mackenzie 	Chief Petty Officer	Transporter Chief
TBA 	Sean Hansen 	Ensign 	Assistance Chief Science Officer
TBA 	Saskai Takahashi	Ensign 	Assistance Chief Medical Officer
TBA 	Henry Johnson 	Ensign 	Assistance Chief Armory Officer
===Special Guest Stars===
Actor 	Character 	Rank 	Position
Jessica Nivens	Sasha Fletcher 	Commander 	Executive Officer
TBA 	Thomas Halsey 	Vice Admiral 	Starfleet Flag Officer
TBA 	Tina Branson 	Cadet 4th class	Student
TBA 	Alex Ronson 	Cadet 2nd class	Student
TBA 	Daniel Mitchell	Cadet 3rd class	Student
TBA 	Jenna Franklin 	Cadet 2nd class	Student
TBA 	T'Rok 	Cadet 1st class	Student
TBA 	James Samson 	Cadet 3rd 	Student
TBA 	Raylen Nelson 	Cadet 4th class	Student
TBA 	Robert Smith 	Cadet 3rd class	Student
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===