The Massacre of Forcus III

The Massacre of Forcus III is the seventh episode of Star Trek: New Voyages Season 1.
==Plot==
The Enterprise was on a exploration mission they receive a distress call from the Federation colony Forcus III, while on route John figures out that Doctors Anna Clarkson and William Clarkson were on the colony at the time of the attack.
==Script Chapter==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
An establishing shot of Forcus III a Federation Agricultural colony as the planet is flanked by Outpost Nine a Watchtower-class Starbase and two Saladin-Class Destroyers.
DR. A CLARKSON'S (voice over): Doctor Anna Clarkson's personal log Stardate 2632.1, For the past two days me and my husband has been restoring the colonies throughout the Federation-Klingon border after the Four Years War between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, I am looking forward to seeing both my kids who are both in Starfleet
EXT-FORCUS III SURFACE, DAY
A woman uses a bike pump to get well water...a man works the soil in his fields, wipes his brow, waving to Doctors Anna Clarkson and William Clarkson who are there supervising the area, as we see Anna Clarkson dictating a letter to her daughter Anne Clarkson at Starfleet Headquarters. 
DR. A CLARKSON (re: PADD): We should be done in about two days Anne and we'll be able to see both you and Kyle in a few days. 
Her husband walks over to her. 
DR. CLARKSON: Anna you worry too much. 
She turns to him. 
DR. CLARKSON: Will I'm just worried we're on the edge of Klingon Space and we only have two Federation vessels defending us, when we could of had a heavy cruiser or a dreadnought. 
He shrugs his shoulders. 
DR. CLARKSON: Who knows what Starfleet does these days I just wish both Anne and Kyle didn't join it. 
CUT TO:
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER, FORCUS III ORBIT
The Saladin-Class destroyers USS Elezbar and USS McKinley are in orbit of the planet.
INT-USS MCKINLEY MAIN BRIDGE
The bridge of the USS McKinley is like the bridge of the USS Shenzhou in the early 23rd century, as Captain Karl Stanley is sitting in the command chair.
CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER: Captain sensors are detecting something at the edge of our sensors.
Captain Stanley gets up from the Captain's chair.
CAPT. STANLEY: What is it?
CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER: Unknown at the moment.
Captain Stanley turns to the helm officer.
CAPT. STANLEY: Come to course 213 mark 10.
HELM OFFICER: Aye, sir.
The young helm officer inputs commands.
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER, FORCUS III ORBIT
The McKinley comes to port to investigate what the strange disturbance is.
INT-USS MCKINLEY MAIN BRIDGE
Captain Stanley is standing behind the helm and navigational stations.
SCIENCE OFFICER: INCOMING CONTACT ITS KLINGON!
CAPT. STANLEY: RED ALERT!!!
Lights dimmed.
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER, FORCUS III ORBIT
A Klingon taskforce destroys the McKinley and processes to the planet.
EXT-FORCUS III SURFACE, DAY
A woman uses a bike pump to get well water...a man works the soil in his fields, wipes his brow, waving to Doctors Anna Clarkson and William Clarkson who are there supervising the area, as we see Anna Clarkson dictating a letter to her daughter Anne Clarkson at Starfleet Headquarters. 
DR. A CLARKSON (re: PADD): We should be done in about two days Anne and we'll be able to see both you and Kyle in a few days. 
Her husband walks over to her. 
DR. CLARKSON: Anna you worry too much. 
She turns to him. 
DR. CLARKSON: Will I'm just worried we're on the edge of Klingon Space and we only have two Federation vessels defending us, when we could of had a heavy cruiser or a dreadnought. 
He shrugs his shoulders. 
DR. CLARKSON: Who knows what Starfleet does these days I just wish both Anne and Kyle didn't join it. 
Then they hear a loud humming sound.
DR. A CLARKSON: Will is there any construction going on?
Will thinks.
DR. W CLARKSON: No that's not till tomorrow at 1700hrs. from now.
The sky darkens and they look up to see a battlegroup of Klingon warships, both Anna and William are shocked at what they're seeing. 
DR. W CLARKSON: GET TO SHELTERS GO, GO, GO!
Everyone runs for their lives as green disruptor beams lance out and start destroying buildings and everything they hit, as Klingon soldiers beam down and start killing the colonist that can't escape or have found shelter or who try to defend the colony. 
INT-ANNA & WILLIAMS COLONY HOUSE 
They enter and barricade the door as Anna goes to one of the consoles and attempts to hail the ships in orbit. 
DR. A CLARKSON (to com): This is Doctor Ana Clarkson to the USS Elezar we're under attack by the Klingons, and we're in need of Marines to help us. 
Static over the com she turns to her husband as she attempts to get in touch with the USS McKinley. 
DR. A CLARKSON (to com): USS McKinley come in do you read we're in need of emergency assistance. 
More static over the com as Williams turns to her. 
WILLIAMS: Maybe their both destroyed. 
Then they hear banging on the door as William gets something to defend himself with as Anna activates the emergency distress beacon that Anne gave her before they left Earth. 
WILLIAM: Its possible they might be destroyed? 
Anna inputs commands into the console to send a signal to the outpost. 
DR. A CLARKSON (to com): Outpost 9 this is Doctor Anna Clarkson on the surface we've got Klingons on the surface, they're attacking people and slaughtering them and bombarding the surface with their disruptors.
Nothing but static over the com. 
Then the door is kicked in as Klingon soldiers enter William uses the weapon to kill some Klingons, before he's stabbed by a bat'leth and he falls over dead as Anna goes into another room and locks it as she goes to one of the consoles and activates the com system. 
ANNA (to com): This is Doctor Anna Clarkson of the Federation agricultural group we're under attack by Klingon soldiers and warships, we haven't heard from the two Starships in orbit we can only assume that they were destroyed along with the outpost and other vessels in orbit of the planet. The Klingons are murdering and slaughtering everyone in their path we need help please send help I beg of you please! 
Then the door is broken as she backs up and she's stabbed several times by the Klingons and then K'Mock pulls out his disruptor pistol and shot her in the head. 
EXT-FORCUS III ORBIT 
Debris from the Outpost, civilian and transport ships are floating around as Klingon vessels continue to bombard the planet. 
(END OF TEASER, FADE OUT)
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Theme music:
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Introduction:
CAPT. BRANSON'S (voice over): Space The Final Frontier These are the Voyages of the Starship Enterprise its Five-Year Mission: To Explore Strange New Worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations to boldly go where no one has gone before!
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STAR TREK: THE NEW VOYAGES
A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION'''
BASED ON STAR TREK CREATED BY: GENE RODDENBERRY 
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The Enterprise flies over a gas giant's rings.
Jarvis Davidson 
 as
Captain John Branson 
The Enterprise flies by a interstellar dust cloud. 
Felecia Linkous 
 as
Lieutenant Commander Zhasa Ivanova 
The Enterprise approaching a nebula. 
Kevin Regan 
 as
Lieutenant Junior Grade Jack Mason 
The Enterprise approaches a planet. 
Ferne Myers 
 as
Lieutenant Junior Grade Stephanie Williams 
The Enterprise flies by a planetary system 
Blake Waymire 
 as
Lieutenant Junior Grade Tyson Mitchell 
The Enterprise flies through a debris of planets as a rock smashes into a larger rock. 
Sadie Waymire 
 as
Lieutenant Junior Grade Julia Smith 
The Enterprise flies next to a Federation Dreadnought. 
Jacob Elliot 
 as
Doctor Steven Carlson 
The Enterprise departs from orbit. 
Becky Elliot 
 as
Lieutenant T'Lar 
The Enterprise pauses as her warp engines power up and she leaps into warp as particle streams emit from the backs of her nacelles. 
CREATED BY:
JARVIS DAVIDSON & JEREMY REGAN
===Act One===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
(EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALL OVER OPENING SCENES)
The Enterprise is at impulse speed on its standard patrol route.
CAPT. BRANSON'S (voice over): Captain's Log Stardate 2623.1, The Enterprise is along the Federation-Klingon Neutral Zone border on standard patrol duty
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN QUARTER
CAPT. BRANSON'S (voice over, continuing): So far it has been extremely uneventful though the crew are getting very bored out of their minds
John is still reviewing the updates of the outposts along the border when the com system activates.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): Bridge to Branson
Captain Branson toggles the com panel.
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson here go ahead.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): We've rendezvous with the USS Yorktown
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): I'm on my way.
He leaves his quarters.
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The Enterprise is next to the USS Yorktown that was recently repaired after its recent engagement with a Romulan warbird. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM
Captain Smith materializes on the pad as John who is wearing his green wrap around uniform. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Captain Smith welcome aboard. 
She steps off the pad. 
CAPT. SMITH: Its good to be back onboard the flagship and to see family. 
They leave the transporter room. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE DECK SIX CORRIDOR
They're walking through the corridor.
CREWMEN (com voice): Now hear this. Fleet formation briefing in main war room at fifteen hundred hours. Doctor Joshua Campbell, report to Cetacean Ops. Ensign Toms, please report to Combat Information Centre. Ensign Thomas to CIC
CAPT. BRANSON: So how's the family?
CAPT. SMITH: Their great my mom and dad are finally speaking to each other and they are fixing their marriage. 
CAPT. BRANSON: That's good. 
Then the com activates. 
CMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): Captain Branson report to the bridge 
They head to the bridge. 
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
The turbo-lift doors opened and they walked out of the lift as the boatswain whistles and they walk over to the communications station. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Report? 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We're picking up a distress call from Forcus III. 
CAPT. SMITH: That's an agricultural colony we currently have a geological outpost that's still under construction. 
Captain Branson looks at Lieutenant Smith.
CAPT. BRANSON: What's the nature of the distress call?
LTJG. SMITH: I-I'm not sure it cut off at the source.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Could be a faulty relay in their com array?
CAPT. BRANSON: Maybe so but if it is a real distress call its our duty to investigate helm alter course to Forcus III warp factor 5.
CAPT. SMITH: I'll return to the Yorktown and back you guys up.
Captain Branson sits in the Captain's chair.
CAPT. BRANSON: Hit it.
EXT-FEDERATION/ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER 
The Enterprise flies over the Yorktown as she goes into a great arc her warp engines power up and she leaps into warp along with the USS Yorktown close behind. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM 
The senior staff are around the table as they're watching the distress call. 
ANNA CLARKSON (monitor): This is Doctor Anna Clarkson of the Federation agricultural group we're under attack by Klingon soldiers and warships, we haven't heard from the two Starships in orbit we can only assume that they were destroyed along with the outpost and other vessels in orbit of the planet. The Klingons are murdering and slaughtering everyone in their path we need help please send help I beg of you please
Captain Branson turn the monitor off from the table. 
CAPT. BRANSON: That was Doctor Anna Clarkson she's Anne and Kyle's mother she's a good woman knows her way around a plant. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Why were they there? 
CAPT. BRANSON: From what I could gather is that they're helping restore colonies that were stricken by the war with the Klingons in 2256, some were in the path of their fleets and were beaten back to the stone age. 
LT. WILLIAMS: All engineers and damage control teams are ready to seal hull breaches.
DR. CARLSON: I have medical on standby for any wounded colonist we may have to beam board and I've got the main Cargo converted into a triage center. 
LTJG. MASON: I've drilled my security teams on how to repel boarders.
Captain Branson looks at his senior staff.
CAPT. BRANSON: I know that you all were hoping for some exploration I don't blame you me to but we've got a distress call to answer and we're going to do our best.
He toggles the com panel.
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): All hands battle stations.
 
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE VARIOUS DECKS (RED ALERT)
The crew gets ready to combat the Klingons. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING (RED ALERT)
Lieutenant Williams and her engineering crew are working around the clock.
LT. WILLIAMS: Initiate the force-field!
The force field goes around the warp core.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
Bridge crew are arming themselves to repel boarders if it comes to it as T'Lar is at her console and the screen shows schematics of the D7-class battle cruiser, as Captain Branson is sitting in the Captain's chair as Ensign Carlson reports. 
ENS. CARLSON: Approaching the outer edge of the Forcus System sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Drop us out of warp.
Ensign Carlson works on the helm console.
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Both the Enterprise and Yorktown emerges from warp.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
Lieutenant T'Lar reports.
LTJG.T'LAR: Sensors are picking up a Federation Starship Constitution-Class USS Exeter NCC-1706.
Captain Branson gets up from the Captain's Chair.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the USS Exeter a Constitution-Class Heavy Cruiser.
LTJG. SMITH: We're being hailed by the Exeter its Captain Garrovick.
Captain Branson walks to the transparent viewer.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the Exeter.
CAPT. BRANSON (smiles): Quincy its good to see you again.
CAPT. GARROVICK (viewer): Same here John we scanned the area of the planet but we're not picking anything up
CAPT. BRANSON: We'll continue into the system while Exeter and Yorktown searches for survivors.
CAPT. GARROVICK (viewer, nods): Got it good luck
Transmission ends as Captain Branson turns to Julia.
CAPT. BRANSON: Lieutenant inform Captain Smith of the same plan.
LTJG. SMITH: Aye, sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara resume course to Forcus III hit it.
Ensign Carlson engages the warp drive.
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER, EDGE OF FORCUS SYSTEM
The Enterprise leaps into warp. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM (RED ALERT)
Captain Branson is at his desk reviewing the colonist list and confused about what is going on there, when the com does its boatswain whistle.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): Bridge to Branson
Captain Branson toggles the com panel.
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson here go ahead.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): You've got an incoming hail from the USS Harrison
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Patch it to my ready room.
John gets up from the chair and faces the wall monitor as it shows the Captain's quarter.
JOHN (smiles): Jamie hey long time no see.
JAMIE (monitor): John, your call sounded urgent what's wrong is everything on the Enterprise alright?
JOHN (smiles): Yes everything is alright I was wondering if I can speak with Kyle its important.
JAMIE (monitor): He's currently busy right now
JOHN: Jamie its his parents Forcus III was attacked by the Klingons.
JAMIE (monitor): I'll speak to him about it but I can't promise you anything
JOHN (nods): Thank you Jamie that's all I can ask for from you.
JAMIE (monitor): I will let him know Towe out
Transmission ends as John is worried.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise continues on course for Forcus III.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM (RED ALERT)
John is pacing about as he's awaiting transmission to contact Commander Clarkson on Earth at the Starfleet JAG building, as the monitor changed to the office of Lieutenant Commander Anne Clarkson.
JOHN (smiles): Anne hey.
ANNE (monitor): John hey its good to see you again how are you doing?
JOHN: Well I am great wish I was calling to catch up but I got some bad news, but the Klingons have attacked the Federation colony Forcus III. And I was reviewing the colony manifest and I discovered that your parents are there working.
Anne feels a sudden rush of emotions.
ANNE (monitor): D-Does Kyle know?
JOHN: Jamie will inform him to contact me when he gets a chance.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): Captain Branson report to the bridge
JOHN: Anne I've got to go and I will let you know what we find.
She nods and transmission ends as Captain Branson leaves the ready room.
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
Captain Branson walks onto the bridge.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
ENS. CARLSON: Approaching Forcus III now.
CAPT. BRANSON: Drop us out of warp.
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
She inputs commands into the helm station as the power hums down as the viewer shows the debris field as alarms blare. 
CAPT. BRANSON: EMEGENCY EVASIVE!!!!! 
Ensign Carlson works on her console. 
EXT-FORCUS III ORBIT
The Enterprise does a barrel roll trying not to hit the debris from the ships or the Outpost. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
WHUMPH!
LTJG. MASON: Deflectors are holding at ninety-one percent! 
LTJG. MITCHELL: Navigational array has taken a hit but we're not flying blind yet. 
LTJG. T'LAR: Sensors are detecting a large piece of debris directly ahead it matches the Outpost. 
Transparent viewer shows this. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara, full reverse, come about starboard ninety degrees, drop us underneath! 
Ensign Carlson inputs commands into the helm station and she activates the forward RCS thrusters.
EXT-FORCUS III ORBIT
The Enterprise moves down as the large piece of the outpost barely misses the bridge dome but scraps a bit of hull plating off the starboard nacelle. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
WHUMPH!
CAPT. BRANSON: Damage report?
LTJG. MASON: Deflectors down to ninety-one percent!
LTJG. MITCHELL: We lost a bit of hull plating on the starboard nacelle but its still functional.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We can replace it. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Right. 
LTJG. T'LAR: Coming up on Forcus III now sir. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Let's see it. 
Transparent viewer shows the fires and devastation as Captain Branson is in utter shock by the sight. 
CAPT. BRANSON (shocked): My god. 
Everyone is in utter shock by the sight of the destruction of the colony. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: That's not good. 
Captain Branson is in shock still. 
EXT-FORCUS III ORBIT 
The Enterprise is in orbit. 
(END OF ACT 1, FADE OUT)
===Act Two===
FADE IN
EXT-FORCUS III ORBIT
The Enterprise is in orbit of Forcus III as fires can be seen plumping. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
Transparent viewer shows the surface of Forcus III as Captain Branson has his hands behind his back.
CAPT. BRANSON: Bio-signs T'Lar?
[Lieutenant T'Lar runs her scans.]
LTJG. T'LAR: Unknown at the moment damage to the surface maybe causing interference.
[Captain Branson walks to the turbo-lift.]
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (confused): Where are you doing?
[Captain Branson turns to her.]
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm going down there to see what is going on down there Z you've got the bridge let me know if and when both the Yorktown and Exeter arrive.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (nods): Aye, sir.
[Captain Branson and Lieutenant Mason enter the lift as the doors closed, as Commander Ivanova sits in the Captain's chair.]
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM
The search party enters as Captain Branson enters and joins the team on the transporter pad. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Alright we're going to search for survivors be ready to defend yourselves if we encounter Klingon soldiers set phasers to stun. 
They set phasers to stun. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Energize chief. 
Chief Mackenzie inputs commands and the search party dematerialized. 
CUT TO:
EXT-FORCUS III SURFACE, CLOUDY RAINY
The search party materialized the Enterprise search teams are in the city. 
DR. CARLSON: Rain? 
ENS. HOLIDAY: It smells of destruction and death. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Spread out. 
They split up to cover more ground John searches the area where he knows that Kyle and Anne's parents would be at, as he sees the destruction everywhere from the disruptors and fires plumping he continues his search as his communicator beeps and he gets it out and flips it open.]
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson here go ahead.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): The Exeter and Yorktown have both entered orbit and are sending down search parties and shuttles to do aerial surveys
[John looked up and sees the shuttles fly over head.]
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Acknowledged Z continue scanning the area for Klingons Branson out.
He closes his communicator and proceeds to where he thinks they'd be at. 
EXT-FORCUS III ORBIT
The Enterprise, Yorktown, and Excalibur are above the planet. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (YELLOW ALERT) 
Yellow lights are flashing as Lieutenant Commander Ivanova is in command while Captain Branson is leading the search party when Lieutenant Smith reports. 
LTJG. SMITH: Ma'am we're being hailed by Commodore Kirk from Starfleet Command. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: On screen. 
Transparent viewer shows the office of Commodore James T. Kirk. 
COMM. KIRK (viewer): Report Commander?
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We just arrived at Forcus III sir we lost a bit of paint on the Starboard nacelle but nothing that Commander Williams can't fix, so far we've not found any survivors yet but we're not giving up hope. 
COMM. KIRK (viewer): I don't know why the Klingons would attack a defenseless colony its not like them
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Its a shocker sir. 
COMM. KIRK (viewer): As soon as Captain Branson returns have him contact me to give me a full report on the surface
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Aye, sir. 
COMM. KIRK (viewer): Kirk out
[Transmission ends as Ivanova sits in the command chair.]
CUT TO:
EXT-FORCUS III SURFACE, RAINY
Captain Branson is walking through the destruction as his communicator beeps and he gets it back out and flips it open as it beeps. 
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson here go ahead. 
CAPT. SMITH (com voice): John its Jess I'm on the other side of the colony and we found at least 14 survivors Doctor Peterson is currently treating them 
John is relieved. 
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Any sign of Kyle and Anne's parents? 
CAPT. SMITH (com voice): Negative but we're still looking for them
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Acknowledged Jess I hope we find them soon so we can figure out what happened here. 
CAPT. SMITH (com voice): Me to John, me to 
He then sees something and walks into it. 
INT-AGURICULTURAL RESEARCH LAB, DARKEN/BATTLE DAMAGED
John enters the building still has his communicator open. 
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Jess if you can hear me I've walked into their research lab I'm moving in now. 
He searches the area but finds no trace of anyone. 
DR. CARLSON (O.S): CAPTAIN! 
John rushes over to where his chief medical officer is at and finds that he's holding Starfleet 
Marine Major Eric Jones Tina's ex-boyfriend from her high school days. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Steven? 
DR. CARLSON: He was under some rubble me and Christine were able to dig him out. 
They start treating him as John holds him. 
JOHN: Eric its Mister Branson can you hear me? 
MAJ. JONES: C-Captain Branson sir. 
Both Chapel and Carlson are still working on him. 
JOHN: Eric what happened here? 
MAJ. JONES (coughs): I-It was the K-Klingons sir they attacked the colony blew right through the two Saladin-class destroyers that were in orbit, and started bombarding the surface beaming troops down and killed half of the colonist some made it to the transporter shuttles and shelters. 
John looks at both Christine and Steven. 
DR. CARLSON: His injuries are to severe sir we can't save him. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Major you're injuries are to severe we can't save you. 
MAJ. JONES: I know sir I'm sorry for how I treated Tina when we were dating t-t-tell her 
t-that I-I'm s-sorry. 
He dies as John places him on the ground and closes his eyes he stands up and looks over at Nurse Chapel who's distraught. 
CAPT. BRANSON: You and Steven did everything you could to help him Christine. 
She nods they see his dead body. 
(END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT)
===Act Three===
FADE IN
'EXT-FORCUS III ORBIT
[The three Starfleet vessels are in orbit as shuttles fly to and from the planet surface.]
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM (YELLOW ALERT)
Captain Branson looks out the window when the com does its boatswain whistle. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): Bridge to Branson 
Captain Branson the com panel on his desk. 
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson here. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): We're receiving a hail from Earth its a Lieutenant Commander Anne Clarkson
CAPT. BRANSON (smiles, to com): Patch it to my ready room. 
The monitor shows Lieutenant Commander Anne Clarkson on Earth in her office. 
ANNE (monitor): John what is it to report? 
JOHN: So far we're still searching for survivors still we only found fourteen survivors so far but no sign of your parents. 
Anne is freaking out but keeps her composure. 
ANNE (monitor): John find them please I'm worried about them they usually call me at this time unless they're busy, but they usually do call me at 1430 hours to see how I am doing and if I've checked on Kyle
JOHN: Anne I will find them I promise you and Kyle that. 
ANNE (monitor): I better get off here good luck John
He nods and the transmission ends as John leans back in his chair in front of his desk. 
EXT-FORCUS III ORBIT
Unknown to the three ships they're being watched. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (YELLOW ALERT)
[Captain Branson is standing facing the transparent viewer looking at the fiery surface.]
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Why would the Klingons attack the colony.
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm not sure Z but I should be down there right now.
[Then Lieutenant Smith reports.]
LTJG. SMITH: Sir we're receiving a hail from Starfleet its Commodore Kirk. 
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen. 
Transparent viewer shows the office of Commodore Kirk at Starfleet Command. 
COMM. KIRK (viewer): Captain Branson what do you have to report?
CAPT. BRANSON: So far we're still searching for more survivors but we've not found Mr. or 
Mrs. Clarkson yet, but we're not giving up on searching for them. 
COMM. KIRK (viewer): I've spoken with Commodore Austin at Starbase Six he'll be leading the relief vessels to Forcus III, hopefully you'll find them 
CAPT. BRANSON: Me to Jim. 
Then the signal starts fizzing out and then cuts out. 
CAPT. BRANSON: What was that? 
LTJG. SMITH: Something was jamming us sir! 
LTJG. T'LAR: Sensors have detected something bearing 213 mark 25 at extreme sensor range. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Starfleet?
[Then the ship is violently rocked to starboard.]
EXT-FORCUS III ORBIT
The Enterprise's starboard deflectors flicker as a squadron of D7-class warbirds fly over her as the two Klingon vessels go towards the Yorktown and Exeter while the lead vessel moves towards the Enterprise as it fires at the Enterprise hitting its starboard deflectors making them flicker. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
Klaxons blare as the crew rushes to their battle stations. 
LTJG. MASON: Deflectors down to 94%! 
CAPT. BRANSON: Evasive pattern Omega. 
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, sir. 
Ensign Carlson inputs commands into the helm console. 
EXT-FORCUS III ORBIT
The Enterprise turns to port as the Klingon warship fires at the Enterprise while the other two D7-class vessels keep the Yorktown and Exeter busy, as the Klingon D7 vessel fires a torpedo and it struck the Enterprise's starboard nacelle causing it to explode and vent drive plasma. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT) 
Huge shower of sparks erupt from the ceiling and MSD as coolant spews from the ceiling. 
LTJG. MITCHELL: Direct hit to starboard nacelle we're venting drive plasma! 
CAPT. BRANSON: Seal it and get us out of weapons range Julia any response to our hails? 
She turns to him. 
LTJG. SMITH: No, sir. 
WHUMPH! 
WHUMPH! 
CAPT. BRANSON: Attack pattern omega ready a spread of photons. 
Both Ensign Carlson and Lieutenant Mason comply with the order. 
EXT-FORCUS III ORBIT 
The Enterprise moves to starboard then faces the Klingon battle cruiser. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT) 
Transparent viewer shows the Klingon cruiser. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Jack? 
LTJG. MASON: Torpedoes ready sir. 
CAPT. BRANSON: FIRE! 
Lieutenant Mason presses the firing button his station. 
EXT-FORCUS III ORBIT 
The two double barrels on the ventral hull of the saucer section unleashes a spread of photon torpedoes, three impact the deflectors while four score several deadly hits on the cruiser destroying the cruiser. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT) 
Transparent viewer shows the cruiser explodes into a thousand pieces. 
LTJG. MASON: Klingon vessel destroyed sir. 
LTJG. T'LAR: The Yorktown and Exeter have dispatched the other two Klingon vessels. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Wonder why were having issues with the one we were fighting? 
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm not sure Z, T'Lar any sign of anymore Klingon vessels in the area? 
T'Lar checks her scanner. 
LTJG. T'LAR: Negative sir. 
Captain Branson leans back in the chair. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Z dispatch damage control teams maintain Red Alert till further notice. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Aye, sir. 
Captain Branson leaves the bridge to his ready room. 
EXT-FORCUS III ORBIT 
The Enterprise and her support vessels are in orbit above where the colony is at, as shuttles are flying to and from the two Constitution-Class vessels and Sombra-Class vessel. 
CAPT. BRANSON'S (voice over): Captain's Log Stardate 6475.1, The Enterprise, Yorktown, and Excalibur are both in orbit of Forcus III after it was just attacked by Klingons unprovoked assault, killing at least a dozen souls 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM 
Captain Branson is still sitting in his office reviewing the distress call that was sent by Doctor Clarkson. 
CAPT. BRANSON (voice over, continuing): Among the missing are agricultural researchers Doctors Anna and William Clarkson parents of both Kyle and Anne Clarkson, I can't help but wonder why they left Kyle at Arcamon. I know he was a child when it happened but they do love him and Anne I just hope that we can find them and figure out what happened and why the Klingons attacked
Captain Branson leaves the ready room. 
CUT TO:
EXT-FORCUS III SURFACE, DAY 
Captain Branson materializes on the surface wearing a tactical vest and turns to see his wife and her search party. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Jessica what did you find? 
CAPT. SMITH: Nothing so far but we're still looking. 
They walk together as they've got their phasers out of their holsters ready and moves to the door frame and John throws a stun grenade into the building and it goes off as he and Jessica moves into the building. 
INT-DOCTOR ANNA CLARKSON & WILLIAM CLARKSON'S COLONY HOUSE (DARKEN) 
They have their flashlights on and are looking around the place for them, he does the hand sign to his wife to search the other part of the house as he moves towards the doors and checks the corners. 
John moves into the area he saw in the transmission and he searches the area and finds the bodies of both Anna and William as Jessica moves towards her husband and is in shock at what they're both seeing. 
CAPT. SMITH: John? 
Captain Branson reholsters his phaser after shutting it off. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm fine Jess. 
John is on one knee. 
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson to Doctor Carlson we found the bodies of both Doctors. 
EXT-FORCUS III ORBIT 
A Federation taskforce emerges from warp being led by the USS John Chamberlain a Foley-Class Dreadnought. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM 
Doors opened and Commodore Austin enters. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Commodore Austin sir. 
COMM. AUSTIN: At ease Captain. 
John goes to at ease. 
COMM. AUSTIN: I heard what happened please extend my condolence to both Anne and Kyle. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I will sir. 
Commodore Austin looks around his ready room as Captain Branson turns to face him. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Is there anything else sir? 
Commodore Austin turns to him. 
COMM. AUSTIN: Yes there is Captain you're not my first choice for the command of this vessel, this ship the flagship. But you were chosen by Commodore Kirk and I have to live with that but don't think that I have to enjoy seeing you on the bridge of this ship. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Sir, I've proven time and time again that I deserve to be in that chair on that bridge, and the Admiralty have gained my trust with this vessel the premiere ship of the Federation. 
COMM. AUSTIN: You've not proven to me that you deserve that chair nor this vessel and till you do I'm not going to give you my approval. 
He leaves the ready room as John is standing in the middle of his office. 
(END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT)
===Act Four===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL 
The Enterprise heads back to Earth to take the dead and wounded back to Earth. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM 
JOHN: Anne, Kyle thanks for taking my call the reason I've called you both is that we found your parents, well I found them. 
ANNE (monitor): And? 
JOHN (sighs): I'm sorry to tell you both that they're dead they were killed defending themselves and sending the distress call after the two ships were destroyed. 
Anne is in utter shock but Kyle has a very cold look on his otherwise composed face. 
ANNE (monitor): What why did they do this to them they weren't doing anything wrong? 
JOHN: We think they may of thought that we were establishing a military base in the Forcus System, but that's kind of against the treaty of Organian. 
ANNE (monitor): (voice breaking) Thank you John I'll be at the funeral when the Enterprise returns 
JOHN: I'll see you there Anne. 
Transmission ends as Kyle is the only one on the monitor. 
JOHN: Kyle? 
Kyle's facial expression hasn't changed making it hard to gauge his emotions. 
KYLE (monitor): John my parents left me on Arcamon, while they were working a lot, and they never loved me they abandoned me there! 
JOHN: Kyle they love you and Anne. 
Kyle hangs his head down. 
KYLE (monitor): (Coldly) They always contacted Anne to ask about me, and never actually tried to contact me. Me! Their own son! (He sighs deeply) I don't expect you to ever understand. 
Kyle ends the transmission abruptly. Half shocked and half saddened by his friends words John leans back in his chair. 
CUT TO:
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT 
The Enterprise sits in the dry-dock berth for repairs. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN CARGO BAY 
Doors opened and Captain Branson enters and sees the caskets of the dead colonist and walks over to the two caskets that belong to Anna and William Clarkson as he stands there looking at them then the doors opened again and both Kyle and Anne enter. 
JOHN: If you two want I'll leave you guys alone to say goodbye to them. 
ANNE: No its alright John you were like a brother to both me and Kyle you and your family were nice to us. 
Kyle just stands there looking at the caskets of his parents. 
ANNE (saddened): Why didn't you guys get off the planet before this happened? How can both me and my brother move on from your deaths? 
Kyle folds his arms. 
KYLE (scoffs): Anne come on they never cared about me. 
ANNE: Really Kyle, they loved you but they knew you would of been bored going with them and they trusted Doctor T'Ver. 
KYLE (Coldly frustrated): I was just a child! I wouldn't have been bored because I WANTED to go with them! I WANTED to help them I didn't WANT to be raised by Vulcans and then be completely forgotten! I begged them not to leave me there! 
ANNE (Almost crying): They only did what they thought was best for you.... 
KYLE (With ice cold hardness): They never once checked in on me, Anne! You were the only one who ever did! Then they only ever talked to you. They couldn't ever be bothered to talk their only son! 
An awkward and deafening silence falls between them as John looks at them horrified at what he has just heard. 
JOHN (Awkwardly): The funeral will be at 1400 hours on Earth. 
John leaves the cargo bay. 
EXT-EARTH SURFACE, DAY 
At the cemetery the crew of the Enterprise and Harrison are there to support the Clarkson siblings. 
As Federation fighters fly over head. 
COMM. KIRK: The Clarkson family has my deepest sympathy as I speak for everyone here when I say we're so sorry for you loss, both of your parents were respected by all and will be missed but we must move forward and remember that they didn't die in vain they died because of Klingon arrogates and dishonorment. 
As the caskets are being lowered into the ground Anne is crying in the arms of her husband, after the funeral John wearing his Starfleet dress uniform walks over to both Kyle and Jamie. 
JOHN: It was great that you were able to attend. 
KYLE: Jamie wanted me to come as well. 
JAMIE: It only seemed right that you come to say goodbye to them. 
Kyle walks over to the graves of his parents as Jamie turns to John. 
JAMIE: He's hiding his emotions really well. 
JOHN: Well he was raised by Vulcans. 
They see Kyle facing the tombstones of his parents. 
(END OF ACT FOUR, FADE OUT, ENDING CREDITS) 
==Cast==
===Starring===
*Jarvis Davidson as Captain John Branson
*Felecia Linkous as Lieutenant Commander Susan 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 Grade Julia 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
*TBA as Lieutenant Commander Anne Clarkson
*TBA as Captain Karl Stanley
*Jeremy Regan as Lieutenant Commander Kyle Clarkson
*TBA as Doctor Anna Clarkson
*TBA as Major Eric Jones
*TBA as Doctor William Clarkson
===Special Guest Stars===
*Ashley M. Kalfas as Jessica Smith
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===