Nothing Left On Earth Excepting Fishes (SNW episode)

Nothing Left On Earth Excepting Fishes is the fourth episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds SNW Season 2.
==Plot==
Kyle finds himself behind enemy lines being chased by Klingon soldiers, meanwhile the Enterprise is off-loading supplies and new personnel to the newly constructed Starbase along the Federation-Romulan Neutral Zone Border.
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER
An establishing shot of Starbase Six a Sigma-Class Starbase being flanked by 4 Federation Starships, as one Constitution-Class is sitting in the dry-dock berth.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON [voice over]: Lieutenant Commander Clarkson Log Stardate 6789.1, While the Enterprise is delivering supplies and personnel to Starbase 39-Sierra and brand new Watchtower-class Starbase, I'm here at Starbase Six a Sigma-class Starbase along the Federation-Klingon border overseeing some of the new upgrades that are going to installed into the U.S.S. Excalibur
The Class-F shuttle flies from the Starbase and enters warp.
INT-SHUTTLE CRAFT CANOPY
Commander Clarkson is at the helm station.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON [voice over, continuing]: On a personal note with me is my old crewmate from the U.S.S. Harrison Lieutenant Marianna Taru, we're heading to Starbase 39-Sierra where both the Harrison and Enterprise are at right now
Lieutenant Taru sits in the co-pilot chair.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: We'll arrive in over an hour to Starbase 39-Sierra.
LT. TARU: Good, I can't wait to get back to my quarters and soak for awhile in my tub after weeks of working at Starbase Six with Lieutenant Commander Minard I am ready to get all this gunk off me.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: Same here so what's going on with the Harrison since my discharge?
LT. TARU: Well, your team got a new commanding officer Lieutenant Commander Jason Connors and he's a bit of an ass to them he's been drilling them week after week.
Then the console beeps rapidly as Kyle checks the console read out.
LT. TARU: What is it?
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: We're being followed by something.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The shuttle is at warp as its being followed by an unknown vessel.
INT-SHUTTLE CANOPY
Console read out shows the ID of the pursuing vessel.
LT. TARU [shocked]: That's a Klingon warship D7-class we've encountered most of them during our missions we've been lucky.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: Alright, I am going to evasive maneuvers.
Kyle inputs commands into the helm station.
LT. TARU: No luck they're matching our maneuvers.
Commander Clarkson works on the helm station.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: Damn it whoever is piloting that warship is good almost Lieutenant Carlson skilled.
WHUMPH! Klaxons blaring.
LT. TARU: They're targeting our warp engines!
WHUMPH!
WHUMPH! Sparks erupt from the ceiling as power hums down.
LT. TARU: Warp drive is down we're dropping out of warp!
EXT-SPACE
The shuttle drops out of warp as the D7-class warbird is close behind and engaged a tractor beam locks onto the shuttle.
INT-SHUTTLE CANOPY [RED ALERT]
LT. TARU: They've locked onto us with a tractor beam I can't break us free of it!
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: Send out a general distress call.
Lieutenant Taru works on the console.
LT. TARU: No luck communications is off-line!
Kyle quickly gets up goes to the weapons lock on the wall grabs 2 phaser rifles hands one to Lieutenant Taru, they await at the rear door as they feel a slight jolt and the rear hatch opens and they kill three Klingon warriors but are quickly overwhelmed and captured.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT, STARTING CREDITS]
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION/ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
[EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALL OVER OPENING SCENES]
An establishing shot of Starbase 39-Sierra and a defense fleet guarding it due to it being barely on-line, as the Enterprise is docked at it.
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over]: Captain's Log Stardate 6784.1, The Enterprise has been docked at Starbase 39-Sierra for a few days now off-loading supplies and personnel and to say we're bored is an understatement
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CARGO BAY 4
Commander Williams is directing her engineers.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: Jones these go to deck 45 Myers these go to deck 23, Briggs these go to the reactor control area.
Her staff members go to their assign duties to deliver the cargo to the base as Captain Branson enters and walks over to Commander Williams.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
She turns to him.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: We'll be done in about a few hours sir but we're currently working around the clock to get these containers delivered just wish that Kyle was here.
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: I know but for some reason Commodore Austin wanted him at Starbase Six, as soon as he returns I'll send him your way.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Klingon D7-class warbird heads towards a nearby Klingon Starbase. 
INT-KLINGON D7 CLASS WARBIRD DECK SEVEN CORRIDOR
Kyle is being dragged by a pair of Klingon soldiers.
INT-KLINGON D7 CLASS WARBIRD BRIG AREA, BRIG CELL NINE
They throw him into a cell as force field comes on-line as Commander Kor enters.
CMDR. KOR: Lieutenant Commander Kyle Clarkson former engineer of the U.S.S. Harrison, and currently Assistance Chief Engineer on the U.S.S. Enterprise under the command of Captain John Branson.
Kyle crosses his arms.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: Commander Kor commanding officer of this vessel I demand that you release me and Lieutenant Taru or you'll be in for a world of hurt.
CMDR. KOR: Oh I wouldn't worry about your friends finding you.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: Why, did you capture us?
CMDR. KOR (smirks): You'll give us the defense codes of the Federation Outposts along the Federation-Klingon border. 
KYLE: I don't know the code I'm only an engineer. 
Then a screen comes on and shows Lieutenant Taru strapped to a chair. 
KYLE: Marianna are you alright? 
MARIANNA (monitor): Kyle I'm alright a bit scared
A Klingon officer shows up with a Klingon pain stick. 
CMDR. KOR: Each time you don't tell me what the defense codes for the outposts along the Federation-Klingon border is she'll be tortured to death. 
Kyle tenses up. 
KYLE: You got to believe me I don't know the codes. 
She is tortured as Kyle is forced to watch and do nothing. 
KYLE: Alright fine the defense codes are Alpha 2-3-5 delta 5-5-9 Charlie just please stop hurting her. 
Commander Kor leaves as Kyle sits on the cot hanging his head. 
EXT-FEDERATION/ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise is docked at the Starbase.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
John is working on a few mission reports and status reports when the doors chimed. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Come. 
Doors opened and Jessica walks in wearing a trench coat. 
JOHN: What in the world is the special occasion? 
JESSICA: Well seeing how you've been on edge lately since the trial to restore Kyle's career I thought I help you relieve some of that stress. 
JOHN: I-I don't know what to say? 
She puts her finger on his lips. 
JESSICA: Shut up and come to bed. 
She grabs his hand and they head to the bedroom. 
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Klingon D7 warbird at high warp.
INT-KLINGON D7 WARBIRD BRIG AREA, CELL NINE-A
Kyle is sitting on the cot as he hears the doors opened and two Klingon soldiers bring in Lieutenant Taru and tosses her into the cell and the forcefield reengages as Kyle helps her up.
KYLE: Are you alright?
MARIANNA [groans]: I've been better you shouldn't of given them those codes Kyle.
KYLE: I wasn't going to allow them to kill you Marianna.
Marianna nods and sits next to him.
MARIANNA: So, what are we going to do now?
KYLE: I'm not sure but all I know is I am not going to be taken to their prison planet.
Then all of the sudden the ship jolts.
MARIANNA: What was that?
WHUMPH!
KYLE: I think the Klingons are under attack.
WHUMPH!
MARIANNA: Yep this vessel is being shot at.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Klingon warbird is being shot at by another Klingon warbird as the warbird's deflectors flicker and absorb the impacts.
INT-KLINGON WARBIRD BRIG AREA
WHUMPH! Sparks erupt from the ceiling and then power shuts down. 
Kyle rushes the guard and fights him and disarms him and knocks him out cold. 
KYLE: We've got to get to an escape pod. 
They leave the brig area.
INT-KLINGON WARBIRD DECK SEVEN CORRIDOR
Both Kyle and Marianna are heading to where the escape pods are housed they takes out two guards and tries to get into an escape pod, but fails. They then has a gun fight with more Klingons.
MARIANNA: We need to get into that pod.
Kyle then shot the panel and the hatch opens and Kyle provides cover fire as they go to the door and they both enter the escape pod and Kyle closes the hatch.
INT-KLINGON ESCAPE POD CANOPY
KYLE: Alright let's get out of here. 
He inputs commands into the console. 
EXT-SPACE
The escape pod launches. 
INT-KLINGON ESCAPE POD CANOPY
KYLE: You realize we're sitting ducks if they decide to come after us. 
MARIANNA: From what I read up on Klingon escape pods they're programmed to find the closes habitable world.
Screen shows the closes world.
KYLE: Heading there now.
EXT-SPACE
The pod heads towards the planet. 
INT-KLINGON ESCAPE POD CANOPY
KYLE: Prepare for a hard landing! 
They brace. 
EXT-PLANET SURFACE
The pod is seen skidding and then a loud thud. 
[END OF ACT 1, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-PLANET SURFACE, NIGHT
[CREATURES TRILLING AND CHIRPING IN DISTANCE.]
Kyle wakes up as he sees Marianna treating his head wound.
KYLE [groggily]: W-What?
Marianna keeps him from rising.
MARIANNA: Easy there you took a bad blow to the head I had to keep you sedated for awhile to treat it.
Kyle slowly sits up holding his head.
KYLE [groans]: I feel like my head was pulled out of a plasma conduit.
Then they hear a loud booming sound.
MARIANNA: We've got to get moving.
She helps Kyle up and picks up the distress beacon and they go for higher ground to keep one step ahead of the pursuing Klingons.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
Enterprise is exploring a interstellar nebula.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
Both Jessica and John are laying in bed cuddling. 
JESSICA (groans): That was fun. 
JOHN: For who me or you? 
JESSICA (smiles): Both I suppose. 
They kiss. 
JOHN: You know we're not due to meet up with the Yorktown for a few more days. 
JESSICA (smiles): I know but it will be great to spend time with you still. 
John and Jessica cuddle some more. 
CUT TO:
EXT-PLANET SURFACE, NIGHT
Marianna and Kyle are continuing their trek to higher ground to get out a distress call to the Federation.
MARIANNA: Can I ask you something the codes you gave the Klingons to save me were they the real codes or fake?
They stopped walking as Kyle turns to her.
KYLE: Decoys. You punch 'em into your computer, it feeds you mountains of fake data. Would have taken you weeks to figure it out. I gambled we'd be rescued by then.
MARIANNA [smiles]: Smart.
They take cover as they see a Klingon patrol searching for them. 
KYLE: We'd never make it past them and plus we've not had sleep since we landed on this rock.
MARIANNA: We've got to get to the top before they find us.
He grabs her wrist.
KYLE: Marianna look, even if we could sprint up this mountain, we'd never make it before they get a beat on us and kill us. We just have to find some shelter and wait out the day. We can get some rest and head out when the sun sets. There may be caves in the rock formations below that ridge come on. 
They head to find shelter from the search party.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
Enterprise is still studying the interstellar dust cloud.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Captain Branson walks onto the bridge feeling fully energized. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Good morning Z. 
Commander Ivanova turns to him. 
CMDR. IVANOVA: Good morning John how did you sleep? 
CAPT. BRANSON: I slept like a rock and thank you for letting Jessica come aboard. 
CMDR. IVANOVA (smiles): You're welcome John you were just under so much stress from the trial. 
Then Lieutenant Smith turns to report. 
LT. SMITH: Sir we're being hailed by Commodore Austin at Starbase Six.
CMDR. IVANOVA: What does he want now?
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm not sure but let's find out.
Captain Branson walks in front of the helm and navigational stations.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer changed to the office of Commodore Austin on Starbase Six.
CAPT. BRANSON: Commodore Austin sir what can I do for you?
COMM. AUSTIN [viewer]: Captain, the U.S.S. Athena picked up one of our shuttles in a nearby sector along the border
CMDR. IVANOVA: That was Commander Clarkson and Lieutenant Taru's shuttle.
CAPT. BRANSON: Are they alright?
COMM. AUSTIN [viewer]: John we found no trace of them on the shuttle the weapons locker was opened the Athena boarding party found three dead Klingon warriors
Captain Branson turns to Commander Ivanova then back at the viewer.
CAPT. BRANSON: But why would they take them they're not high ranking officers.
COMM. AUSTIN [viewer]: Unknown at the moment but I am dispatching the Enterprise to their last known position, bring them home Captain
CAPT. BRANSON [nods]: Aye, sir.
Transmission ends as Captain Branson turns to Lieutenant Carlson.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara set course and engage at warp factor five. 
LTJG. CARLSON: Aye, sir. 
EXT-SPACE
The Enterprise goes into a great arc and leaps into warp. 
INT-PLANET CAVE CAVERN
The pair enters the cave as Kyle sets the beacon down and sits on the ground as Marianna sits down looking over at Kyle.
MARIANNA: Jamie speaks about you sometimes.
KYLE: Even those I nearly broke her neck?
MARIANNA [nods]: Yeah.
Kyle looks over at her.
KYLE: Is Jamie seeing Commander Connors?
MARIANNA [scoffs]: No, they do have dinner but its strictly business and getting to know each other she is still hung up on you Kyle but she hoped you understood why she broke up with you.
KYLE [nods]: As I recovered I relived that day on the Enterprise in her cargo bay with my hands around her throat, and then when I regained my career we talked and she told me that we needed a break from each other.
MARIANNA: I'll take first watch.
Kyle drifts off to sleep.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise speeds towards the last known position of the shuttle.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
The transparent viewer shows the bridge of the U.S.S. Harrison.
CAPT. TOWE [viewer]: Are you saying that Kyle and Marianna were captured by the Klingons?
CAPT. BRANSON [nods]: According to Commodore Austin that's what happened we're heading to their last known position now.
CAPT. TOWE [viewer]: We'd come to help but we're still here at Starbase 39-Sierra, keep me posted John
CAPT. BRANSON [nods]: I will Jamie.
Transmission ends.
CMDR. IVANOVA: She's still overprotective of him.
CAPT. BRANSON: Sounds like it Z let me know when we arrive.
Captain Branson heads to the ready room doors as Commander Ivanova is worried.
[END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-PLANET SURFACE, DAY
Kyle and Marianna continue heading to higher ground.
MARIANNA: Are we there yet?
KYLE: We're almost there Marianna.
Then she's shot in the leg and she stumbles but Kyle grabs her hand and helps her and gets out the disruptor and starts firing at the Klingon pursuers, as they quickly head up as the Klingon warriors fire back at the pair.
CUT TO:
EXT-KLINGON SPACE
Enterprise emerges from warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Klaxons blare as the crew are heading to their battle stations as two security officers are standing on both sides of the doors, as Lieutenant Mason is at his tactical console and reports.
LT. MASON: Deflectors are fully charged phaser banks are fully powered and ready and fore and aft torpedo launchers are armed and ready to fire. 
CAPT. BRANSON: T'Lar any sign of the Klingon vessel that took the shuttle? 
LT. T'LAR: No, sir but I am detecting a debris cloud directly ahead. 
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen. 
Transparent viewer shows the debris field as Captain Branson slowly gets up from the Captain's chair.
CAPT. BRANSON: Bio-signs?
T'Lar runs her scans and reports.
LT. T'LAR: Negative but it appears to only be the stardrive section of the warship that was destroyed.
Then Commander Williams at the engineering station reports.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: I am detecting what appears to of been a warp core breach.
Captain Branson is standing behind the helm and navigational stations.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara take us in closer to the system.
LTJG. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
Lieutenant Carlson inputs commands into the helm console.
EXT-KHITOMER SYSTEM
Enterprise approaches the planet.
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]'
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-PLANET SURFACE, DAY
Both Kyle and Marianna are heading up to higher ground as Klingon soldiers are firing at them as Kyle is firing back as he and Marianna takes cover.
KYLE: How's the leg?
MARIANNA [soothing in pain]: It hurts like hell.
Kyle fires back taking down another Klingon soldier and another.
MARIANNA: Go, I will cover you.
KYLE: Alright.
He hands her the disruptor as she fires the disruptor pistol at the Klingon soldiers as Kyle takes the distress beacon and heads up to the higher ground.
EXT-PLANET ORBIT
Enterprise flies towards the planet as a Klingon D7-class warbird is above the planet.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Transparent viewer shows the Planet and the Klingon D7-class warbird.
CMDR. IVANOVA: I wonder what they're doing?
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm not sure T'Lar full sensor scans?
Lieutenant T'Lar is running her scans and reports.
LT. T'LAR: Detecting Commander Clarkson and Lieutenant Taru as well as a squad of Klingon warriors on the verge of overwhelming them.
Captain Branson goes to his command chair and toggles the com panel.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Bridge to transporter room lock onto both Commander Clarkson and Lieutenant Taru and beam them directly to sickbay, Steven standby you've got incoming wounded.
DR. CARLSON [com voice]: We're standing by here Captain
CUT TO:
EXT-PLANET SURFACE, DAY
As the Klingon soldier approach Kyle and Marianna who is providing cover as Kyle sets up the distress beacon and activates it.
KYLE: Distress beacon is activated its homing in on something there's a ship in orbit. 
Then they're both beamed up. 
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
DR. CARLSON [com voice]: Bridge we've got them
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Great to hear Steven.
Then Lieutenant T'Lar reports.
LT. T'LAR: Sir, Klingon vessel coming about.
Transparent viewer shows it turning to face the Enterprise as Lieutenant Mason reports.
LT. MASON: She's arming photon torpedoes and disruptors.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara, get us out of here warp seven.
LTJG. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
Captain Branson goes to the Captain's chair and sits in it.
CAPT. BRANSON: Hit it.
She engages the warp drive.
EXT-SPACE
Enterprise leaps into warp just before the torpedoes hit her warp nacelles.
CUT TO:
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER
Enterprise is next to Starbase Six.
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over]: Captain's Log Supplemental, After evading Klingon patrols for the last few hours we've returned to Starbase Six, so far the Klingons have not complained about us being in their space but who knows
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
Lieutenant Taru is laying in a bio-bed with her ankle bandaged up healing reviewing the shuttle's sensor logs, as Kyle enters and walks over to her.
KYLE [smiles]: How are you feeling?
MARIANNA [smiles]: Sore but alright Doctor Carlson says I should be ready to return to the Harrison in a few weeks.
KYLE [smiles]: That's good.
Kyle pulls up a seat.
KYLE: What are you working on?
MARIANNA: Oh just reviewing the shuttle's sensors before the Klingons crippled us and boarded the shuttle, I been trying to figure out how they were able to get by our sensors and why they picked us.
KYLE: That would explain a lot as to why they kept their distances from us on the surface before the Enterprise picked us up and beamed us up.
MARIANNA: It was good seeing you again.
KYLE [smiles]: You to.
Doctor Carlson walks over to them.
DR. CARLSON: She needs her rest from the ordeal that you guys went through you can come back before we meet up with the Harrison.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON [nods]: Alright, Doc.
Kyle pats her shoulder as he leaves and Doctor Carlson leaves as well Marianna still reviewing the sensor logs of their shuttle puzzled.
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER
Enterprise is next to the Starbase.
[END OF ACT FOUR, FADE OUT, ENDING CREDITS]
==Cast==
===Starring===
*Jarvis Davidson as Captain John Branson
*Felecia Linkous as Commander Zhasa Ivanova
===Also Starring===
*Kevin Regan as Lieutenant Jack Mason
*Ferne Myers as Lieutenant Commander Stephanie Williams
*Blake Waymire as Lieutenant Tyson Mitchell
*Sadie Brickhouse as Lieutenant Julia Smith
*Jeremy Regan as Lieutenant Commander Kyle Clarkson
*Jacob Elliot as Doctor Steven Carlson
*Delena "Dee" Lusk as Lieutenant Junior Grade Kara Carlson
*Becky Elliot as Lieutenant T'Lar
===Guest Stars===
*TBA as Nurse Christine Chapel
*TBA as Security Officer Joshua Holiday
*TBA as Transporter Chief Kayla Mackenzie
===Special Guest Stars===
*Joshua Irwin as Commodore Joseph Austin
*TBA as Lieutenant Marianna Taru
*TBA as Klingon Commander
*TBA as Captain Jamie Towe
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===
*Inspired by The Orville Season 2.
*Shows progress of constructing bases along the Romulan Neutral Zone border.