Fight or Flight (New Voyages episode)

Fight or Flight is the 2nd episode of Star Trek: New Voyages New Voyages Season 1.
==Synopsis==
After receiving a distress call from the Constitution-Class vessel U.S.S. Endeavour under the command of Captain Atish Khatami, the Enterprise races to her aid. 
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER
The U.S.S. Endeavor a Constitution-class heavy cruiser is doing battle with a squadron of 4 Klingon D7-class warbirds.
INT-U.S.S. ENDEAVOR MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Sparks rain down from the ceiling and coolant spews as the crew are running to console to console keeping critical systems on-line.
CAPT. KHATAMI: Re-route emergency power to aft deflectors!
WHUMPH!
LT. MCCORMACK: Aye, Captain.
WHUMPH! Sparks rain down from the ceiling.
LTCMDR. BERSH GLOV MOG [com voice]: Engineering to bridge
Captain Khatami toggles the com panel.
CAPT. KHATAMI [to com]: Khatami here go ahead Mister Mog.
LTCMDR. BERSH GLOV MOG [com voice]: We've lost both warp and impulse engines we're operating on thrusters only
CAPT. KHATAMI [to com]: Give me more then impulse Mister!
She ends the com call and turns to Lieutenant Estrada at communication station.
CAPT. KHATAMI: Lieutenant were you able to send a distress call?
LT. ESTRADA: Yes, ma'am!
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The Endeavor continues her fight as she's firing her aft torpedoes and phasers at the Klingon squadron.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT, STARTING CREDITS]
===Act 1===
FADE IN
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Wall monitor shows the bridge of the U.S.S. Endeavor and Captain Khatami sitting in her command chair.
CAPT. KHANTAMI [monitor]: Federation Starship Endeavor. We're under attack. We need assistance. This is Captain Khatami of the Federation Starship Endeavor. We're under attack. We need assistance
CAPT. BRANSON: Captain Atish Khatami, she was in command of the U.S.S. Endeavor.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: How long ago was this transmitted?
LTJG. SMITH: This distress call was transmitted approximately fourteen hours ago.
CAPT. BRANSON: Distance?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: According to sensors three point two light years.
CAPT. BRANSON: Do you have fix on their location?
LT. MITCHELL: Heading two five eight mark twelve. 
LT. CARLSON: I've altered our heading.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: I've got an engineering team prepped to beam over when we arrive.
DR. CARLSON: I've also got a medical team ready as well.
CAPT. BRANSON: Take us to red alert dismissed.
The senior staff leaves as Captain Branson turns to the screen.
CAPT. BRANSON: Hang on Captain.
[EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALL OVER OPENING SCENES]
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise is at high warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
[Klaxons are blaring as the crew are at their battle stations.]
LT. CARLSON: Approaching the Zone sir.
Captain Branson sits in the Captain's chair.
CAPT. BRANSON: Drop us out of warp.
Lieutenant Carlson inputs commands into the helm console as Commander T'Shara is at the science station and reports.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: I am detecting debris that matches both Starfleet and Klingon hull markings.
Captain Branson is leaning forward in the command chair.
CAPT. BRANSON: Have you detected them?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: I have got them. Two thousand kilometers off the port bow. They are currently a drift.
CAPT. BRANSON: Intercept course and let's see her.
Transparent viewer shows the damaged heavy cruiser drifting, as Captain Branson gets up from the Captain's chair.
CAPT. BRANSON: Bio-signs?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: There is too much interference from their damaged port nacelle leaking drive plasma to get accurate readings.
Captain Branson is still standing.
CAPT. BRANSON: Julia, hail them.
LTJG. SMITH: I've been trying sir but no response.
T'Shara looks at her console and reports.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Their communications array is off-line.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Assemble rescue teams. Secure the Endeavor.
CUT TO:
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise approaches the Endeavour.
INT-U.S.S. ENDEAVOUR MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT, BATTLE DAMAGED]
[Coolant is spewing as console screens are flickering or burnt out from taking too much damage, as Commander Ivanova, Lieutenant Commander Williams, and Lieutenant Carlson who's carrying a medical kit are walking through the damaged engine room.]
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Hello? Anyone here?
[They hear a cough and Commander Ivanova removes debris and sees Commander Mog.]
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Easy Commander I am Lieutenant Commander Zhasa Ivanova of the U.S.S. Enterprise we're responding to your distress call.
LTCMDR. MOG [groans]: I'm Lieutenant Commander Bersh glov Mog Chief engineer.
LT. CARLSON [re: medical tricorder]: He's got a few broken ribs a bruised kidney he'll need to be beamed over to the Enterprise for treatment.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Prep him for transport.
Commander Ivanova goes to Lieutenant Commander Williams at one of the consoles.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Report?
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: I can't make heads or tails of this but they're warp drive is completely shredded, their impulse engines are badly damaged.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Try to make sense of it.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS [nods]: Aye, Commander.
INT-U.S.S. ENDEAVOUR JUNCTION TUBE 15 [RED ALERT, BATTLE DAMAGED]
[Lieutenant Commander T'Shara and Lieutenant Mitchell finds a trap crewmen.]
LT. MITCHELL: Over here. Hang on. We're getting you out of here.
LT. KLISIEWICZ: I don't believe we've met.
LT. MITCHELL: I'm Lieutenant Tyson Mitchell and this is Lieutenant Commander TShara we're from the U.S.S. Enterprise, need to use the plasma torch to free him keep him calm.
Tyson gets the plasma torch as Lieutenant Commander T'Shara is next to Lieutenant Klisiewicz.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: State your name.
LT. KLISIEWICZ: Lieutenant Stephen Klisiewicz Chief science officer.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: It will be alright Mister Klisiewicz.
LT. KLIZIEWICZ: Do me a favor? See if my legs are still there. I haven't felt them in two days. 
T'Shara checks as Lieutenant Mitchell is using the plasma torch on the support beam and turns back to Lieutenant Klisiewicz.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Your limbs are intact.
LT. KLISIEWICZ: Thank you.
LT. MITCHELL: T'Shara give me a hand.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Do not be frightened Lieutenant.
LT. KLISIEWICZ: Too late for that.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENDEAVOR CREW QUARTERS [RED ALERT, BATTLE DAMAGED]
Lieutenant Smith and a security detail enters. 
LTJG. SMITH [re: tricorder]: I'm picking up life-signs. Hello? Is there anyone here? 
CREWMAN: No! 
He shoots at Julia and her security detail. 
LTJG. SMITH: We're here to help you. 
CREWMAN: Take cover! We're under attack! 
The security officer stuns the officer as they walk over to him as the officer takes the phaser from the ground, and Lieutenant Smith puts a transporter beacon on the officer's neck as she gets out her communicator and flips it open.
LTJG. SMITH [to com]: Smith to sickbay.
DR. CARLSON [com voice]: Carlson here go ahead
LTJG. SMITH [to com]: We found another survivor. His wounds are not serious but he's suffering from psychological distress. 
DR. CARLSON [OC]: Acknowledged
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENDEAVOR MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT, BATTLE DAMAGED]
[Sparks rain down from the ceiling as Captain Branson forces the doors open as they enter the bridge, as console screens are flickering and console screens are fizzing in and out and some are burnt out as they look around the bridge as they see most of the crew are dead as John walks over to Captain Khatami and puts his hand on her cheek and she wakes up.]
CAPT. KHATAMI: My crew?
CAPT. BRANSON: You took heavy casualties. We're treating the survivors. Who attacked you?
CAPT. KHATAMI: K-Klingons we were attacked by Klingons.
Captain Khatami attempts to get up but John keeps her from getting out of her command chair.
CAPT. BRANSON: Easy, easy.
CAPT. KHATAMI: I've got to secure my ship.
CAPT. BRANSON: Leave that to us.
[He tries to put a transporter beacon on her neck but she removed it.]
CAPT. KHATAMI: No, treat me here. I'm not leaving my bridge.
CAPT. BRANSON: I can't pull rank on you, Captain, but you're in no condition to put up a fight. 
Lieutenant Mason finds Ensign Tina Branson at the helm station as she has a cut on the side of her face.
CAPT. BRANSON: Come on Atish we've got to get you back to Enterprise.
[END OF ACT 1, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise and Endeavor are next to each other.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MESS HALL [RED ALERT]
The Endeavor and Enterprise crew are gathered.
CAPT. KHATAMI: We're here to commemorate our honored dead. Lieutenant William Yates, Lieutenant John Molar, Ensign Dorothy Chang, Ensign Edward Regis and Crewman David Amantes, who all served with distinction. Their bravery and sacrifice will not be forgotten. They will be missed, but now there is cause for optimism. Captain Branson, Enterprise, on behalf of my crew, thank you. 
CAPT. BRANSON [smiles]: And on behalf of my crew you're welcome now let's get down to business situation report?
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: The Endeavor is secure, but its primary systems are still badly damaged.
CAPT. KHATAMI: I'll provide data for Mister Mason on the D7-class cruisers.
LTJG. MASON: Thank you Captain.
CAPT. BRANSON: T'Shara, Tyson you'll be working with Commander Stano on what happened.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA [nods]: Aye, Captain.
CAPT. BRANSON: Dismissed. 
The crews scatter and get to know each other some more.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [YELLOW ALERT]
[At the aft monitor shows the image of the Endeavour and the four D7-class warbirds, as Commander Stano explains the situation.]
LTCMDR. STANO: We arrived in this sector after receiving a distress call from a Federation cargo vessel, it wasn't till we realized that we flew into a trap set by the Klingons we dispatched 2 D7-class warbirds but we didn't know that 4 more were on the way and we were in a running fire fight with the Klingons.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: This is the first time we have heard about Klingons faking distress calls to lure Federation vessels into their border.
LTCMDR. STANO: Maybe since the four years war they've changed tactics?
LT. MITCHELL: Its possible they could of been studying our tactics since the war.
LTCMDR. STANO: If that's true then we're in trouble.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM [YELLOW ALERT]
On the wall monitor is Rear Admiral Heihachiro Nogura in his office on Starbase 47.
REAR ADM. NOGURA [monitor]: It's good that Captain Branson and the crew of the Enterprise was in the area
CAPT. KHATAMI: Yes, sir it's a good thing they were in the sector.
REAR ADM. NOGURA [monitor]: It's strange that the Klingons resorted to this kind of tactic
CAPT. BRANSON: Yes, sir it is strange.
Nogura thinks.
REAR ADM. NOGURA [monitor]: Captain, maintain course and speed for Starbase Six and monitoring the Neutral Zone border for any Klingon presences
CAPT. BRANSON [nods]: Aye, sir.
REAR ADM. NOGURA [monitor]: Nogura out
Transmission ends as Captain Khatami turns to him. 
CAPT. KHATAMI [sighs]: Thanks for the save John. 
CAPT. MARTIN: Don't mention it I am just glad that my daughter is alive. 
Khatami looks at him. 
CAPT. KHATAMI: Yeah, Ensign Branson did a great job keeping us alive till help arrived. 
John looks at her.
CAPT. BRANSON [smiles]: Yeah, she is a good pilot.
Then the com activates.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: Captain Branson report to the bridge
Both Branson and Khatami leaves the ready room.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Both Branson and Khatami walks onto the bridge.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Captain, sensors have detected the U.S.S. Harrison dropping out of warp.
Captain Branson looks at her.
CAPT. BRANSON: Why would Captain Towe be out this far her ship is a Daedalus-Class vessel minimal defenses she couldn't handle a Klingon vessel let alone four.
Commander T'Shara examines her sensor readings.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: It's not Captain Towe's Harrison this is U.S.S. Harrison NCC-1983 Gemini-Class.
CAPT. BRANSON: That's a new vessel class I've never heard of before.
Then Lieutenant Smith chimes in.
LTJG. SMITH: Sir, we're being hailed by the Harrison.
CAPT. BRANSON: Who's hailing?
LTJG. SMITH: Her Captain Commodore Samuel Grissom.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. HARRISON MAIN BRIDGE
COMM. GRISSOM: Enterprise, this is Commodore Samuel T. Grissom of the U.S.S. Harrison offering assistance.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
CAPT. BRANSON: This is Captain John Branson good to see you back aboard a Starship sir but I must say that's a very impressive looking vessel you got there.
COMM. GRISSOM [viewer]: We received the Endeavour's distress call and pushed warp 9.8 for as long as we could hold it
CAPT. KHATAMI: It was the Klingons sir they ambushed us and we were lucky that we had Captain Branson's daughter aboard when we did.
Commodore Grissom leans back in his chair.
COMM. GRISSOM [viewer]: The Klingons are getting bolder and bolder with their attacks on our vessels, we were able to locate their base of operations and we're going to destroy it and put an end to their attacks on our patrol vessels
Both Captain Branson and Captain Khatami look at each other then back at the viewer.
CAPT. BRANSON: Uh, Commodore Grissom sir we're on course for Starbase Six to take the Endeavour there for repairs.
CAPT. KHATAMI: And my crew has suffered casualties and the Endeavour is badly damaged she can't handle another engagement with the Klingons.
COMM. GRISSOM [viewer]: The Endeavour can make repairs on route to our destination
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: Yes, sir.
COMM. GRISSOM [viewer]: Grissom out
Transmission ends.
[END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise, Endeavour and Harrison are at warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Captain Branson paces about as Admiral Ozawa is on the desktop monitor.
CAPT. BRANSON: Admiral the Endeavour is badly damaged she won't survivor the engagement against the Klingons if it comes to a fight. 
FLT ADM. OZAWA [monitor]: I understand your considers Captain but we need to put an end to their attacks on our forces
Captain Branson leans forward on his desk. 
FLT ADM. OZAWA [monitor]: I've already given the green light for this mission, and I expect you to carry it out
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: Aye, Admiral.
FLT ADM. OZAWA [monitor]: Ozawa out
Transmission ends as John leans back in his chair thinking.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
All three vessels at warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENDEAVOUR MAIN BRIDGE [BATTLE DAMAGED]
Both Khatami and Branson are working at one of the consoles as Enterprise and Endeavour engineering teams are working hard to restore what systems they can.
CAPT. BRANSON: I couldn't help but notice your crew calls you by your first name. 
CAPT. KHATAMI [smiles]: When you've been in the trenches as long as we have, rank and protocol are luxuries. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Interesting. 
They walk over to the tactical console. 
CAPT. KHATAMI: You seem to run a pretty tight ship. 
CAPT. BRANSON: We've been known to let our hair down from time to time. But I find that maintaining protocol reminds us of where we came from. 
She looks at him. 
CAPT. KHATAMI: I'd like to ask you something, Captain to Captain. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Shoot. 
CAPT. KHATAMI: The Prime Directive. How often have you broken it for the sake of 
protecting your crew? 
He leans on the tactical console and thinks. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Broken it? Never. Bent it on occasion. And even then it was a difficult choice. What about you? 
CAPT. KHATAMI: I've walked the line once or twice, but nothing serious. There you are. 
[She has found the Endeavour's bridge plaque.] 
CAPT. BRANSON [smiles]: It's a good omen. Let's put it back where it belongs. 
They go to put the plaque back up. 
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Same shot.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Captain Branson sits at the Captain's chair thinking of how bad of an idea this is, as Lieutenant Carlson reports.
LT. CARLSON: Captain, we're approaching the coordinates.
CAPT. BRANSON: Red Alert, deflectors up!
[Lights dim and klaxons blare as the crew heads to their battle stations.]
LT. MASON: Powering the forward phaser banks and loading torpedo launchers.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE VARIOUS DECKS [RED ALERT]
[The crew heads to their battle stations.]
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise, Endeavour, and Harrison emerges from warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Commander T'Shara reports.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: I am detecting the Klingon outpost bearing 2-1-2 mark 23.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the Klingon outpost as it's flanked by a few Klingon frigates and destroyers.
LT. MITCHELL: That's a lot of ships.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Sensors show at least 15 Klingon cruisers.
Lieutenant Smith turns to report.
LTJG. SMITH: Captain, we're being hailed by the Harrison.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer changed to the bridge of the Harrison and Commodore Grissom.
COMM. GRISSOM [viewer]: What are the sensors showing?
CAPT. BRANSON: At least fifteen Klingon warships and one outpost.
COMM. GRISSOM [viewer]: Bring the Enterprise to course 2-1-3 mark 18 and await further orders
Then Commander T'Shara reports.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: FOUR KLINGON WARSHIPS JUST APPEARED! 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA [shocked]: They were waiting for us? 
Captain Branson is shocked. 
[END OF ACT THREE FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
A photon streaks by and struck the neck of the D7-class warbird destroying it as the Enterprise flies by the fiery ball of explosion, as several disruptor bolts struck the aft deflectors.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH! 
CAPT. BRANSON: Evasive maneuvers Lieutenant return fire. 
EXT-SPACE
The Enterprise fires her photons and phasers at some of the Klingon vessels that are firing at the Constitution-class vessel as the Titan is doing well but the Endeavour isn't doing well do the damage she sustained. 
INT-U.S.S. ENDEAVOUR MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH! 
WHUMPH! 
LT. MCCORMACK: Deflectors are down to 23% damage to secondary hull! 
CAPT. KATHAMI: Evasive maneuver delta seven. 
ENS. BRANSON: Aye, Captain. 
Ensign Branson works at the helm console. 
EXT-SPACE
The Constitution-class vessel pitches to port to avoid most of the weapons fire. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT] 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: The Endeavour is pinned down. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara bring us about. 
LT. CARLSON: Aye, sir. 
Lieutenant Carlson works the helm station. 
EXT-SPACE
The Enterprise fires her photon torpedoes punched a hole through the Klingon vessel's outer hull destroying it utterly as the Enterprise flies over the Endeavour. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Endeavour we'll cover your retreat. 
CAPT. KATHAMI [com voice]: Thanks Enterprise. 
WHUMPH! 
LT. MASON: Two more vessels has entered sensor range! 
LT. SMITH: Great more reinforcements. 
Lieutenant Mason checks his console. 
LT. MASON: No it's Starfleet. 
CUT TO:
EXT-SPACE
The U.S.S. Olympia NCC-7878 a Foley-Class Dreadnought emerges from warp along with the 7th battlegroup to support the small taskforce.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Smoke is everywhere from burnt out conduits and relays as Captain Branson is standing.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: It's the Olympia and the seventh battlegroup.
Lieutenant Smith turns to Captain Branson.
LTJG. SMITH: We're being hailed by the Olympia it's Fleet Admiral Ozawa.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the Olympia.
FLT ADM. OZAWA [viewer]: Sorry we're late Captain
CAPT. BRANSON: It's alright ma'am we're just glad that you're here.
She nods and transmission ends.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The Federation forces start pushing back the Klingon vessels as well as destroying the Klingon outpost. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Captain, the Klingon vessels are in retreat.
Transparent viewer shows the Klingon vessels falling back.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Damage control teams submit damage reports to First officer, Lieutenant Carlson set course for Starbase Six.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The sixth battlegroup is heading towards Starbase Six while two vessels are towing the Endeavour.
[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 Jack Mason
*Ferne Myers as Lieutenant Commander Stephanie Williams
*Blake Waymire as Lieutenant Tyson Mitchell
*Delena "Dee" Lusk as Lieutenant Kara Carlson
*Jacob Elliot as Doctor Steven Carlson
*Sadie Waymire as Lieutenant Julia Smith
*Becky Elliot as Lieutenant Commander T'Shara
===Guest Stars===
*TBA as Nurse Christine Chapel
*TBA as Lieutenant Harris Payne
*TBA as Lieutenant Lindsey Tanner
===Special Guest Stars===
*TBA as Fleet Admiral Alice Ozawa
*David Cheng as Rear Admiral Heihachiro Nogura
*Frank Parker Jr. as Commodore Samuel T. Grissom
*TBA as Captain Atish Khatami
*TBA as Lieutenant Commander Kathrine Stano
*TBA as Endeavor crewmen
*TBA as Lieutenant Melissa McCormack
*TBA as Ensign Tina Branson
*TBA as Lieutenant Hector Estrada
*TBA as Lieutenant Commander Bersh glov Mog
*TBA as Doctor Anthony Leone
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===