Air & Darkness

Air & Darkness is the 4th episode of Star Trek: The New Generation, TNG Season 2.
==Synopsis==
The crew of the USS Enterprise must battle Cardassians to discover the secrets of an ancient alien artifact. 
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-ROMULAN SPACE
A Klingon Nega'var-class battle ship is next to a Romulan Kerchan-class warship.
INT-IRW TERIX MAIN BRIDGE
Sub Commander S'Lok enters with Torral son of Duras.
TORRAL: The Enterprise was able to escape my trap in the asteroid belt but they won't escape it this time my spies in the High Council has informed me that they're continuing their investigation as to how I knew they would have the artifact with them, their course will take them to the Gamma Hydra star system they had a former colony there in the 23rd century that were all killed due to a aging virus but their course will take them here to Gamma Hydra V.
SUB-CMDR. S'LOK: I should inform Admiral Sela of this as soon as possible.
TORRAL: No she's not to be trusted she almost had me killed in 2376 during the Omega incident.
S'Lok smirks as he and Torral continue their conversation in private.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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Theme music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0MFmhCS08A
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INTRO:
CAPT. MARTIN [voice over]: Space the Final Frontier. These are the Voyages of the Starship Enterprise its Continuing Mission: To explore Strange New Worlds to seek out new life and new civilizations to boldly go where no one as go before! 
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STAR TREK: THE NEW GENERATION
A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION
BASED UPON STAR TREK CREATED BY:
GENE RODDENBERRY
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The Enterprise flies over a gas giant's rings.
JARVIS DAVIDSON 
 AS
CAPT. JOHN MARTIN
The Enterprise flies by an asteroid
FELECIA LINKOUS
 AS
CMDR. Y'NAR ELLIS
The Enterprise flies by Mars 
KEVIN REGAN
 AS
LT. JACK MASON
FERNE MYERS
 AS
LTCMDR. COURTNEY JAMES
USS Enterprise is flying next to a comet
DELENA "DEE" LUSK
 AS
LT. JOANNA FAUR
JACOB ELLIOT
 AS
DR. PETER LANGFORD
The Enterprise flies under a Pioneer-Class vessel
SADIE BRICKHOUSE
 AS
LT. SITO JAXA
The Enterprise flies by a planet as the sunsets 
BECKY ELLIOT
 AS
LTCMDR. T'MIR
The Enterprise flies by Earth and her warp nacelles power up and she leaps into warp.
CREATED BY:
JARVIS DAVIDSON & JEREMY REGAN
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
[EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALL OVER OPENING CREDITS]
The Enterprise soars at high warp on course for the Gamma Hydra system.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
The senior staff are around the table as Commander T'Mir briefs the senior staff.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: The Gamma Hydra system is where we lost contact with the Gamma Hydra IV colony in 2267 when Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise investigated it they were infected with a aging plague but was able to find a cure in time.
CAPT. MARTIN: Has anyone revisited the system?
CMDR. Y'NAR: This was the sector where Captain Lance Ramirez and the crew of the USS Excalibur encountered an Iconian outpost but had to keep it a secret to protect the Federation.
Captain Martin turns to his senior staff.
CAPT. MARTIN: I'm not sure why they destroyed it but they must of had a good reason but whatever this artifact is telling us we've got to go there and take a look.
LT. SITO: What about Command?
CAPT. MARTIN: I've not had the chance to inform Command yet but for now I want daily tactical updates when we arrive cause I know that if Torral is here so will be some Romulan back up dismissed.
The senior staff leaves the briefing room.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE, GAMMA HYDRA SYSTEM
The Enterprise emerges from warp and approaches the fifth planet.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
The senior staff are at their stations.
LT. FAUR: Approaching Gamma Hydra V now sir.
CAPT. MARTIN: Establish standard orbit.
LT. FAUR: Aye, sir.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE, GAMMA HYDRA SYSTEM, GAMMA HYDRA V ORBIT
The Enterprise enters orbit of the planet.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Transparent viewer shows the planet.
CAPT. MARTIN: Full scans.
Lieutenant Sito reports.
LT. SITO: Nothing on the surface but that does not mean that we have to face a Romulan force.
CAPT. MARTIN: Agreed, Y'Nar take an Away Team to the surface.
CMDR. Y'NAR: Aye, sir Jack, T'Mir you're with me have Doctor Langford meet us in transporter room III.
The trio heads to the lift as N.Ds take the science and tactical stations.
EXT-GAMMA HYDRA V SURFACE
The Away Team materialize on the surface.
LTCMDR. T'MIR [re: tricorder]: Tricorder range has been limited to 200 kilometers Commander.
CMDR. Y'NAR: So we don't know if a Klingon or Romulan force will ambush us then let's keep on our toes come on.
They move out searching for what the artifact is showing them.
EXT-GAMMA HYDRA V ORBIT
The Enterprise is above the planet.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Captain Martin is pacing about.
LT. SITO: Sir you're going to wear out the deck plating.
CAPT. MARTIN: Sorry just worried about the Away Team.
Then Sito reports.
LT. SITO: Sir sensors just picked up a trio of warp clusters it appears to be a squadron of Romulan and Klingon vessels.
CAPT. MARTIN: How long till they get here?
LT. SITO: At present speed half an hour.
Captain Martin goes to the Captain's chair.
CAPT. MARTIN: Joanna put us on the otherside of the planet make it look like we're fleeing but keep us in communications range with the Away Team.
LT. FAUR: Aye, sir.
Lieutenant Faur inputs commands into the helm station.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
A Romulan/Klingon squadron is heading towards Gamma Hydra.
INT-IRW KERCHAN MAIN BRIDGE
TACTICAL OFFICER: Commander sensors are detecting a Federation vessel in the area.
CMDR. S'LOK: Is it the Enterprise?
He checks his console read out smirks and nods.
CMDR. S'LOK (smirks): Perfect now its time to show Captain Martin that we mean business.
[END OF ACT ONE, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-GAMMA HYDRA V SURFACE
The Away Team is searching for where the artifact is showing them.
CMDR. Y'NAR: How far are we from where we need to go?
LTCMDR. T'MIR [re: tricorder]: Not much further Commander.
LT. MASON [re: tricorder]: Commander tricorder readings are picking up transporting signals it appears to be Klingon and Romulan.
CMDR. Y'NAR: That's not good we need to get a moving on.
They continue on their way.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE, GAMMA HYDRA SYSTEM, GAMMA HYDRA V ORBIT
The Romulan/Klingon taskforce approaches the system unknown to them the Enterprise hiding.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Commander Y'Nar is over the com.
CMDR. Y'NAR [com voice]: So far we're maintaining our distance from them but their searching for the same thing we are looking for
Captain Martin walks around the bridge.
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: We're moving back into orbit we'll be in transporter range soon.
CMDR. Y'NAR [com voice]: Acknowledged sir Y'Nar out
EXT-GAMMA HYDRA V SURFACE
The Away Team is staying one step ahead of the Romulan/Klingon soldiers.
LT. MASON: They're searching for away to get into the area.
CMDR. Y'NAR: Come on let's move.
They move out.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE, GAMMA HYDRA SYSTEM, GAMMA HYDRA V ORBIT
The Enterprise heads back to the planet as two Romulan Valdore-class warships approach from aft as one of them fires hitting the aft deflectors.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH!
LT. SITO: Two Valdore-class warbirds approaching aft!
WHUMPH!
CAPT. MARTIN: Evasive maneuver beta seven.
LT. FAUR: Aye, sir.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE, GAMMA HYDRA SYSTEM, GAMMA HYDRA V ORBIT
The Enterprise moves to port as she fires her phaser beams hitting the ventral deflectors as she peels off from the attack.
INT-KERCHAN MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
TACTICAL OFFICER: Deflectors are down to ninety-one percent.
CMDR. S'LOK: Bring us about pilot and target the Enterprise.
Both officers comply as S'Lok smirks.
[END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-GAMMA HYDRA V SURFACE-DAY
The Away Team are having a fire fight with both Klingon and Romulan soldiers.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: The tricorder range is still limited Commander.
CMDR. Y'NAR: Thank you T'Mir I got that.
She fires back and takes an officer down.
LT. MASON: Nice shot Commander.
CMDR. Y'NAR: Thanks Jack.
They continue their fire fight.
DR. LANGFORD: I guess we're at the area we need to be.
CMDR. Y'NAR: Yeah.
Jack fires his compression rifle.
CMDR. Y'NAR [to com]: Y'Nar to Enterprise John we're a bit pinned down here right now.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Captain Martin walks around the bridge to the Captain's chair.
CAPT. MARTIN: We've given the Romulan vessels the slip and we should be back in orbit really soon what's your status?
CUT TO:
EXT-GAMMA HYDRA V SURFACE
CMDR. Y'NAR [to com]: We've got a Romulan/Klingon squad firing at us but we're so far holding our own.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. MARTIN (to com): We'll be there soon just hang in there.
CMDR. Y'NAR [com voice]: We'll do what we can Y'Nar out
Then Commander James has an idea.
LTCMDR. JAMES: I've got an idea.
Captain Martin turns to her.
CAPT. MARTIN: Let's hear it.
LTCMDR. JAMES: What about an in system warp jump we could warp to the planet and beam the Away Team up and then warp out of here without them even getting a weapons lock on us.
CAPT. MARTIN: Can it be done?
LTCMDR. JAMES: It should be doable but we'll have to make the calculations to do it before we can be sure.
CAPT. MARTIN: You've got a few minutes before we approach the planet or before our friends decide to start shooting at us.
LTCMDR. JAMES [nods]: Aye, sir.
She gets to work.
CUT TO:
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Stargazer, Intrepid, and Horizon are at warp to support the Enterprise.
INT-USS STARGAZER MAIN BRIDGE
COMM. PICARD: How long till we reach the Gamma Hydra system?
LT. KEMI: One hour and thirty minutes Commodore.
CMDR. MARTIN: We'll get there sir.
COMM. PICARD (sighs): I hope we can.
Picard tenses up.
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE, GAMMA HYDRA SYSTEM, GAMMA HYDRA V ORBIT
The Enterprise approaches the planet as two Klingon K'Ting-class battle cruisers harrass the Enterprise.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH!
CAPT. MARTIN: Darn it not again!
LT. FAUR: Already on it sir.
WHUMPH! Sparks erupt from the engineering console.
LTCMDR. JAMES: We've just lost transporters!
CAPT. MARTIN: Evasive pattern delta seven.
Lieutenant Faur works at the helm.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE, GAMMA HYDRA SYSTEM, GAMMA HYDRA V ORBIT
The Enterprise turns to port as the IRW Kerchan decloaks and fires her disruptor beam at the Enterprise scoring a direct hit to her port nacelle causing it to vent drive plasma.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH! Huge shower of sparks erupt from the ceiling and MSD as coolant vents from the ceiling.
CAPT. MARTIN: Damage report?
LT. FAUR: Direct hit to the port nacelle we're venting drive plasma!
CAPT. MARTIN: Target that Romulan vessel torpedoes full spread.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE, GAMMA HYDRA SYSTEM, GAMMA HYDRA V ORBIT
The Enterprise unleashes a spread of photons but the energy blots hit the forward shields as the Kerchan continues firing at the Enterprise, but then quantum's hit the port side of the Kerchan vessel hitting the port side of the Romulan vessel.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Smoke is around the bridge as console screens are fizzing in and out or burnt out.
CAPT. MARTIN: Where did those quantum's came from?
LT. SITO: Didn't come from us.
LT. FAUR: They came from the USS Stargazer!
Captain Martin smiles.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE, GAMMA HYDRA SYSTEM, GAMMA HYDRA V ORBIT
The Enterprise enters formation with the other ships.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LT. SITO: We're being hailed by the Stargazer it's Commodore Picard.
CAPT. MARTIN: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the Stargazer.
COMM. PICARD [viewer]: I just had that vessel fixed after the Shinzon incident John
CAPT. MARTIN: The Romulans wrecked her sir.
COMM. PICARD [viewer]: Well, at least we got here to prevent her from taking more damage
CAPT. MARTIN [confused]: How did you know where we were?
COMM. PICARD [viewer]: Well I had a feeling that your little detour was here so I had both Captains Hunter and Munro follow me from Starbase Six and we came here to provide assistance
CAPT. MARTIN: Thanks.
COMM. PICARD [viewer]: Are you able to still fight?
Captain Martin turns to Commander James as she turns back and nods.
CAPT. MARTIN: We're ready and able to fight sir but we took damage to port nacelle.
COMM. PICARD [viewer]: Follow us in we'll provide cover
Transmission ends.
CAPT. MARTIN: You heard the Commodore let's do this.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE, GAMMA HYDRA SYSTEM, GAMMA HYDRA V ORBIT
The Federation taskforce does battle with the Klingon/Romulan vessels.
INT-U.S.S. INTREPID MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. HUNTER: Mister Mitchell evasive pattern delta six, S'Ceris fire photon torpedoes dispersal pattern: Sierra and fire!
Lieutenants Mitchell and S'Ceris work at their consoles.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE, GAMMA HYDRA SYSTEM, GAMMA HYDRA V ORBIT
The Intrepid fires a spread of photons as they strike a T'Varo-class on its port wing causing an explosion and then two score a deadly blow, as the Horizon fires her weapons at the K'tinga-class cruiser.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. MARTIN: Keep our bow to the Kerchan and Negh'var re-route power to forward deflectors.
LTCMDR. JAMES: Aye, sir.
LT. SITO: Captain I'm picking up something coming our way.
CAPT. MARTIN: What is it?
LT. SITO: Klingon.
Captain Branson tenses up.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE, GAMMA HYDRA SYSTEM, GAMMA HYDRA V ORBIT
A Klingon squadron emerges from warp.
INT-IKS SWORD OF KAHLESS MAIN BRIDGE
CHANCELLOR MARTOK (to com): This is Klingon Chancellor Martok to our Federation allies we're here to back you up let's send these traitors to Gret'hor!
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. MARTIN (smiles): Good to hear your voice Chancellor let's do it.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE, GAMMA HYDRA SYSTEM, GAMMA HYDRA V ORBIT
The Federation taskforce gets back into the fight taking out the support vessels as the Negh'var leaps into warp but the Kerchan cloaks.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LT. SITO: Torral's vessel has gone to warp and the Kerchan has cloaked.
CAPT. MARTIN: That doesn't mean they're not out there still I'm taking a strike team down Sito you've got the bridge.
LT. SITO: Aye, sir.
Captain Martin leaves the bridge as Lieutenant Sito sits in the Captain's chair.
EXT-GAMMA HYDRA V SURFACE-DAY
The Away Team scares off the strike team as Captain Branson and a team of Marines beam down.
CAPT. MARTIN: Sorry we're late we had to deal with our old friend S'Lok and his new buddy Torral what's the situation down here?
CMDR. Y'NAR: We fended off a Romulan/Klingon soldier but they're not going to give up.
CAPT. MARTIN: Alright let's see what this artifact wants us to see.
Commander T'Mir activates it and it makes a doorway and they enter it.
INT-ICONIAN OUTPOST ROOM
Captain Martin and Commander T'Mir are in a room.
CAPT. MARTIN: Where are we?
LTCMDR. T'MIR: It matches the same chamber that Commodore Picard encountered in 2365.
CAPT. MARTIN: So this is the same place where they can launch their probes that can screw with Ship computers.
The Gateway door opens.
CAPT. MARTIN: Interesting.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: Same thing that Captain Sisko and Admiral Picard encountered.
CAPT. MARTIN: So how do we keep this from the Romulans or Torral?
CMDR. S'LOK: You don't.
They turn and see Sub Commander S'Lok with a Romulan disruptor aimed at them.
[END OF ACT FOUR, FADE OUT]
===Act 5===
FADE IN
INT-ICONIAN OUTPOST ROOM
Commander S'Lok has both Captain Martin and Commander T'Mir at disruptor point.
CAPT. MARTIN: How did you get in here?
CMDR. S'LOK: We had the technology from the outpost you encountered in the asteroid field it wasn't hard to install it into our systems.
He walks over to the console and T'Mir backs up and joins Captain Branson.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: You plan on using it for some plot against the Federation.
CMDR. S'LOK (smirks): You're right about that Commander you see I agree with everything that the current Praetor says we should remain enemies of the Federation, we shouldn't have to conform to your ideals or your notion of peaceful cooperation or anything of the sort we're Romulans and we have to conqueror our foes not make peace with them or anything of the sort!
CAPT. MARTIN: So you are what just going to kill us and take the technology?
CMDR. S'LOK: Oh no my dear Captain I'm going to take you and the Commander prisoner and then take you back to Romulus and then interrogate and extract information from you regarding Federation defenses and then you will be executed in front of every Romulan and subject to see so it will inspire many of our soldiers for generations to come.
John kicks the disruptor out of his hand and they start fighting and start fighting over the weapon and then John pushes him back and then John is in front of the gateway as he waits for something.
CMDR. S'LOK: I'LL KILL YOU!!!!!
He rushes John but John tosses him to Cardassia as T'Mir closes the doorway.
EXT-CARDASSIA SURFACE
S'Lok sees where he's at and he screams.
INT-ICONIAN OUTPOST ROOM
Captain Martin leans on the wall.
CAPT. MARTIN: We can't allow this tech to be around.
They both look at each other.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
The Stargazer and Intrepid are towing the Enterprise back to Starbase Six.
INT-USS STARGAZER ADMIRAL PICARD'S READY ROOM
Captain Martin is standing in front of his desk.
COMM. PICARD: I've got your report and I agree that we can't leave that tech standing.
CAPT. MARTIN: I understand sir.
Jean-Luc walks over to John.
JEAN-LUC: John I know you want to take this responsibility but you almost got killed so next time I want you to also inform Starfleet Command of your findings not just me is that clear.
JOHN (nods): Perfectly.
JEAN-LUC: Dismissed.
John leaves his office as Jean-Luc folds his arms.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
The Stargazer is towing Enterprise to Starbase Six.
[END OF ACT FIVE, FADE OUT, ENDING CREDITS]
==Cast==
Character 	Actor(s) 	Rank 	Position
John Martin 	Jarvis Davidson 	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Y'Nar Ellis 	Felecia Linkous 	Commander 	Executive Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Jack Mason 	Kevin Regan 	Lieutenant 	Chief Tactical, Security Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Courtney James	Ferne Myers 	Lieutenant Commander	Chief Engineer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Peter Langford	Jacob Elliot 	Lieutenant 	Chief Medical Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Joanna Faur 	Delena "Dee" Lusk	Lieutenant 	Chief Helm Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Sito Jaxa 	Sadie Brickhouse 	Lieutenant 	Chief Operations Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
T'Mir 	Becky Elliot 	Lieutenant Commander	Chief Science Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
===Guest Stars===
Character 	Actor(s)	Rank 	Position
Harris Payne 	TBA 	Lieutenant	Assistance Chief Engineer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Elisa Sheridan 	TBA 	Lieutenant	Assistance Chief Science Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Kayla Mackenzie 	TBA 	Lieutenant	Transporter Chief, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Laurel Takahashi	TBA 	Lieutenant	Assistance Chief Medical Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
===Special Guest Star===
Character 	Actor(s) 	Rank 	Position
Torral 	TBA 	Captain 	Commanding Officer, IKS V'kal
S'Lok 	TBA 	Commander 	Commanding Officer, IRW Terix
Daniel Hunter 	Nick Cook 	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Intrepid NCC-46000
Xara Tagen 	Lynn Robinson 	Commander 	Executive Officer, U.S.S. Intrepid NCC-46000
S'Ceris 	David Reid 	Lieutenant 	Chief of Security/Tactical Officer, U.S.S. Intrepid NCC-46000
Yanis Caed 	Lucy-Faria Cook	Lieutenant Commander 	Chief Operations Officer, U.S.S. Intrepid NCC-4600
Tyson Mitchell 	Blake Waymire 	Lieutenant 	Chief Helm Officer, U.S.S. Intrepid NCC-46000
Jean-Luc Picard	Josh Irwin 	Fleet Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Stargazer NCC-82893
Sarah Martin 	TBA 	Commander 	Executive Officer, U.S.S. Stargazer NCC-82893
Urtern 	TBA 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	Chief Tactical, Security Officer, U.S.S. Stargazer NCC-82893
Sing 	TBA 	Ensign 	Chief Operations Officer, U.S.S. Stargazer NCC-82893
Kemi 	TBA 	Lieutenant 	Chief Helm Officer, U.S.S. Stargazer NCC-82893
Beverly Crusher	TBA 	Commander 	Chief Medical Officer, U.S.S. Stargazer NCC-82893
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===