Under The Cloak of War (TNG Era episode)

Under The Cloak of War is the 21th episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation The Next Generation Season 2.
==Synopsis==
Captain Branson and his crew welcome a Klingon defector aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise, but his presence triggers the revelation of some shocking secrets. 
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise is at warp.
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over]: Captain's log Stardate 57055.1, The Enterprise is on course for Starbase Six for some well deserve rest and recreation
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
John is sitting on his couch reading a good book when the com activates.
CMDR. KAL [com voice]: Bridge to Captain Branson
John tapped his combadge.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson here go ahead.
CMDR. KAL [com voice]: You've got an incoming transmission from Starfleet Command it's Admiral Janeway
John closes the book after putting a book marker in it and sat it on the table.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Patch it to my quarters.
John gets up and walks over to the wall monitor as it shows the Federation symbol and then shows Admiral Janeway's office onboard the U.S.S. Voyager-A.
CAPT. BRANSON [smiles]: Admiral Janeway what can I do for you?
ADM. JANEWAY [monitor]: Captain Branson I am diverting you from your current course to Prospero system where you'll rendezvous with the U.S.S. Kelcie Mae, with is delivering an Ambassador to you
CAPT. BRANSON: Uh, ma'am the Enterprise just completed an exhausting mission. We're on our way in for R and R. There must be another starship in that sector. 
ADM. JANEWAY [wall monitor]: Negative. This is a high priority
John hangs his head but recollects himself.
CAPT. BRANSON: Aye, ma'am we'll get it done.
ADM. JANEWAY [monitor]: Good luck, Janeway out
Transmission ends as John is disappointed that he'll have to tell the crew that there won't be any shore leave today.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson to bridge alter course to the Prospero system.
CMDR. KAL [com voice]: Aye, sir
EXT-PROSPERO SYSTEM
Enterprise emerges from warp and approaches the fourth planet.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK 6 CORRIDOR
John approaches the transporter room wearing his dress uniform as he walks to the doors he checks his uniform out and breathes and the doors opened.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM II
He sees both Commander Kal and Lieutenant Mason both in full dress uniform as Chief Mackenzie reports.
CHIEF MACKENZIE: Captain the Kelcie is signaling the Ambassador is ready to be beamed aboard.
CAPT. BRANSON: Then by all means chief energize.
Chief Mackenzie inputs commands into the transporter console and activates the transporter, and the Ambassador materialized onto the pad as the Ensign blew the boatswain whistle.
CAPT. BRANSON: Ambassador Dak'Rah, Son of Ra'Ul, it is my honor to welcome you aboard
the USS Enterprise.
AMBASSADOR RAH: It's just Rah. Formal Klingon names are a mouthful. What is that peculiar device?
CAPT. BRANSON: Ah, yes the boatswain whistle. An old Earth custom from the time of ships at sea. It's become somewhat of a tradition here on Enterprise for our most distinguished guests.
AMBASSADOR RAH: Uh, I see. Kind of like rolling the red carpet out?
CAPT. BRANSON [Chuckles]: Yes. Yes, exactly like that. We want to extend every courtesy the ship has to offer. This is my XO Commander Jane Kal and my head of security Lieutenant Jack Mason he'll be your escort while you're onboard the Enterprise.
LT. MASON: Ambassador would you like to go to your quarters and get some rest?
AMBASSADOR RAH: Captain Branson, if you wouldn't mind, I've heard so many great things
about the Federation flagship. Could I trouble you for a brief tour of the ship?
Captain Branson looks over at his two officers.
CAPT. BRANSON: It's no trouble at all Ambassador.
They leave the transporter room.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Lieutenant Commander T'Mir presently holding the conn is uneasy as well as Lieutenant Sito turns from her station at Ops.
LT. SITO: T'Mir you're grinding your teeth.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: Sorry, its just that my people have been blood enemies of the Klingons for over 75 years.
LT. KAYE: And you feel strange having a Klingon onboard?
LTCMDR. T'MIR [nods]: Yes.
LT. SITO: But this Klingon defected from the Empire and look at the list of accomplishments he made, The Summit of Scorpi Ten, the Klingon Free-Trade Agreement, negotiating the Perez Accords.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: Sure, he's done some stuff.
Lieutenant Sito still facing her.
LT. SITO: He's an effective voice in spreading Starfleet's message for unity. A former enemy speaking on our behalf? It's incredible.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: Or it's a long con to gain access to Federation secrets.
LT. SITO: Their our allies T'Mir we don't need to hide things from them.
LT. KAYE: You weren't in the cold war with them Sito they when back to their old ways and we took the brunt of it.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: My people were aware of the war but we took no action to join in it on either side, but I was still at the Academy.
LT. KAYE: You're right. I don't really know what he's about. All I know is the stories, like that he killed his own men to cover his retreat. There's a reason other Klingons call him the Butcher of J'Gal.
The turbo-lift doors opened as the group comes out at the last word.
CMDR. KAL: CAPTAIN ON THE BRIDGE!
The crew comes to attention as Kaye realizes that the Ambassador is behind her and she awkwardly comes to attention, as Ambassador Rah is observing the bridge and sees the viewer.
AMBASSADOR RAH: What an amazing view. A isn't built to take in its surroundings. Klingons will never admit it, but the Federation has much better ships.
CAPT. BRANSON [smiles]: We're all very proud of her.
AMBASSADOR RAH: Captain, may we continue the tour? I don't want to distract your bridge crew from their duties.
CAPT. BRANSON: Sure, as you all were.
They leave the bridge as the crew resumes their work and T'Mir sits in the Captain's Chair.
LT. SITO: That was smooth.
Kaye looks over at her.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MESS HALL
Commander James and Lieutenant Payne are at the replicator recalibrating it to produce Klingon blood-wine for their guest.
LTCMDR. JAMES: This one is too cold and this one is to bland.
LT. PAYNE: This sucks.
LTCMDR. JAMES [groans]: Wish the Captain didn't agree to this I hoped years working at my dad's bar on Earth would prepare me to make this before the Ambassador arrives.
The doors opened as Lieutenant Payne sees them.
LT. PAYNE: I think your time has run out.
Commander James sees them.
LTCMDR. JAMES: Aw, hell.
They walk over to the bar.
CAPT. BRANSON: Ambassador this is Lieutenant Commander Courtney James and Lieutenant Harris Payne they're apart of the engineering staff, they've got a surprise for your arrival.
LT. PAYNE: Yes, sir we've been attempting to recreate the popular Klingon drink known as blood-wine.
LTCMDR. JAMES: We know that Klingons prefer the real thing but it's not something that Federation vessels have the habit of having aboard our vessels.
The cup comes out scalding hot, burning Rah's hand, but he takes it in good stride.
CMDR. KAL: Ambassador are you alright?
AMBASSADOR RAH [nods]: I'm fine. One good thing about Klingons, we have a high tolerance for pain.
CAPT. BRANSON: Still, if you would indulge me. Right this way, ambassador.
They head to sickbay.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
Nurse Takahashi is treating Rah's hand with the dermal regenerator.
NURSE TAKAHASHI: Our dermal regenerator will patch that up in no time. It will be good as new.
AMBASSADOR RAH: Thank you Nurse.
She looks at him.
NURSE TAKAHASHI: Laurel Takahashi.
AMBASSADOR RAH [smiles]: Thank you Nurse Takahashi.
Doctor Langford walks out of his office and sees the Klingon and flashes of the war start flooding his mind.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY, DOCTOR LANGFORD'S OFFICE
He sits in the chair heavily breathing and sweating as we hear the thumping of a heart beat and the sound of red alert klaxons.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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Theme Song:
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CAPTAIN'S OATH:
CAPT. BRANSON'S [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 has gone before...
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Enterprise jumps into warp.
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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION
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Enterprise exits warp.
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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 BRANSON
The Enterprise flies by an asteroid
FELECIA LINKOUS
 AS
CMDR. JANE KAL
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. JAMIE KAYE
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-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
[EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALL OVER OPENING SCENES]
U.S.S. Andrew Fisher a Canberra-class carrier emerges from warp approaching Starbase 12.
STARBASE 12
A FEW YEARS EARLIER
INT-U.S.S. ANDREW FISHER SICKBAY DOCTOR'S OFFICE
Ensign Peter Langford enters the office looking for the chief medical officer and Doctor John Caffey shows up.
DR. CAFFEY: What's your name?
ENS. LANGFORD: Peter Langford sir.
They shook hands.
DR. CAFFEY: Welcome to the Andrew Fisher and the frontlines of the war.
ENS. LANGFORD: Thank you sir.
CAPT. JONES [com voice]: All hands rig for departure
Steven sighs as he is amazed by his new posting.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise speeds to Starbase 364.
DR. LANGFORD'S [voice over]: Chief Medical Officer's Log, USS Enterprise, stardate 1875.8.
Bio-bed two has shut down again Ever since the Pakled attack at Finibus Three, it hasn't been the same''
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
Doctor Langford is working on one of the bio-bed when Captain Branson enters and walks over to the bed.
DR. LANGFORD: John? What do I owe the pleasure of your visit usually its me coming to you for a check up.
JOHN: Do you have any more of that Deltan parsley in your apothecary?
PETER: Careful. Deltan parsley is deadly in excessive amounts.
JOHN: And in small amounts, delicious.
PETER [Chuckles softly]: You could have just called. Or sent a yeoman.
JOHN: Mm-hm. I wanted to check in with you. Because of our Klingon visitor?
Peter turns to face him.
PETER: I don't know what you're talking about?
JOHN: I know you and Laurel were both stationed onboard the U.S.S. Andrew Fisher when she was near the Korvat system, where Rah earned his reputation.
Peter continues getting the parsley for him.
PETER: It was a long time ago.
JOHN: Maybe so but the scars of that war are still felt around the fleet.
Peter walks over to him.
PETER: Here you go.
JOHN: Thank you and I spoken to Commodore Picard about a recent incident during
his last transport, so we have direct orders. Klingon War veterans need to interact with Rah.
Peter paces about.
PETER: He led that attack force at Korvat.
JOHN: We have to make him feel welcome here, and we will, but I don't want that to come at the personal expense of anyone on the crew.
Peter leans on another bio-bed.
PETER: John, you fought in the war you saw the death and destruction the Empire caused he led most of the invasion forces.
JOHN: I know, how's Laurel?
Then Laurel enters.
CAPT. BRANSON: Laurel how are you doing?
NURSE TAKAHASHI: I'm good sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Good because I need you two to remain professional as you've always have been when we've had guests I know this is tough for you both but I need you two.
PETER: We get it John act professional.
JOHN: Great. Good to hear it. Ultimate goal of the Federation is to make peace with our enemies.
PETER: True, but it's also an organization that waged war with the Klingons.
			
JOHN: As I mentioned, we have orders from pretty up high. I'm hosting a dinner tonight in honor of Ambassador Rah. It would mean a lot
PETER: I'll be there.
LAUREL: Totally. me too.
JOHN [Smiles]: Good to hear.
He leaves sickbay.
PETER: That's just swell.
He paces about.
LAUREL: We can ditch this?
PETER: No, John needs us there and I am not giving Rah the satisfaction of chasing me away from the Captain's table.
LAUREL: We've got this.
PETER [smiles]: We've got this.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ANDREW FISHER SICKBAY [RED ALERT]
ENS. LANGFORD: WE NEED A DERMAL TEAM STAT!
[HEART MONITOR BEEPING STEADILY]
[FLATLINE TONE]
DR. CAFFEY: Damn it he's in cardiac arrest!
ENS. LANGFORD: What do we do?
DR. CAFFEY: Manual stimulation.
ENS. LANGFORD: Got it oh boy.
Peter starts to manually stimulate the down crewmen's heart.
DR. CAFFEY: Come on Ensign come on.
[HEART MONITOR BEEPING STEADILY]
ENS. LANGFORD: WE GOT HIM BACK!
DR. CAFFEY: Dermal team patch him up.
MEDICAL OFFICER: We've got more wounded.
[END OF ACT 1, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise is at warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK NINE CORRIDOR
WOMAN [OVER P.A.]: Attention, all personnel. Tactical reviews have been updated and are available on your personal datapad
Doctor Langford is walking to the Captain's quarters as he sees Lieutenant Kaye.
DR. LANGFORD: Jamie? 
She turns to see Peter.
LT. KAYE: Doc.
DR. LANGFORD: Are you alright?
LT. KAYE: No. The Butcher of J'Gal is in there, and everyone's acting like he's the freaking Dalai Lama. I've got a bad poker face when I don't like someone. I need to bail.
DR. LANGFORD: You could of told the Captain no.
LT. KAYE: And miss the chance to try the Captain's famous pot roast?
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS MAIN AREA
The senior staff are having dinner with the Ambassador.
AMBASSADOR RAH: There were eight delegates from three separate planets, and everyone thought I was crazy. And maybe I am.
CMDR. KAL: Why did the Federation send you there alone?
AMBASSADOR RAH: Convincing Prospero Alpha to agree to an armistice was like getting a Tellarite to give a compliment.
CAPT. BRANSON: Well, I hope it wasn't bad for you Ambassador.
AMBASSADOR RAH: It wasn't easy but I was able to convince them.
LT. MASON: I can help with that he's not wrong. I was stationed near Prospero. They are pretty stubborn.
Then Lieutenant Commander T'Mir looks at the Ambassador.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: Ambassador Rah, are you familiar with the ancient Earth text Sun Tzu's The Art of War?
AMBASSADOR RAH: All Klingon children learn mL'parmaq Qoj practically from birth. I was introduced when I was seven. My father taught me war and bloodshed, but my mother taught
me to see and feel
[CONVERSATION CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY] 
Doctor Langford goes to get something to drink.
LAUREL: Make mine a double.
PETER: You got it.
He makes the two drinks.
LAUREL: Why are we here?
PETER: It was at the request of the Captain.
LAUREL: I know.
They rejoin the rest of the senior staff the dinner is proceeding nicely but something boils in Lieutenant Kaye.
AMBASSADOR RAH: The negotiations almost fell apart when the chancellor said to me, "How is it that a Klingon is speaking on behalf of the Federation?"
CAPT. BRANSON: That's a good question how did you respond?
AMBASSADOR RAH: I simply told him the truth. Who I am and who I was. And what the Federation did for me. It saved my life. J'Gal changed me. 
CAPT. BRANSON: J'Gal changed a lot of us. 
AMBASSADOR RAH: You were on J'Gal?
CAPT. BRANSON: No, my ship was in the sector the U.S.S. Challenger a Galaxy-Class vessel.
LT. MASON: I was at the massacre of the Athos colony on J'Gal.
AMBASSADOR RAH: Then you both know my pain all too well. Those were difficult times. After what happened on Athos, my ideals shifted. The fighting was without merit. It was pointless. War is never the ideal option.
Captain Branson leans forward.
CAPT. BRANSON: Ambassador is it true the story about how you escaped from J'Gal?
AMBASSADOR RAH: We were all pushed to our limits. To the survivors of J'Gal.
They raise their glasses.
ALL: To the survivors of J'Gal.
AMBASSADOR RAH: [SPEAKS KLINGON]
CAPT. BRANSON: "We are Klingon, may we endure"?
LT. KAYE: "Remain Klingon." Remember that?
AMBASSADOR RAH [nods]: Yes it was our battle cry during the war. "Remain Klingon" is much
easier to shout in our language.
She sips her ale.
LT. KAYE: I was a crewmen aboard the U.S.S. Farragut when she was ambushed and destroyed, I was on a shuttle mission when she was attacked by three K'Vort-class bird of prey frigates all I heard was the Captain's voice and then nothing.
CMDR. KAL: Lieutenant stand down.
AMBASSADOR RAH [remains calm]: Let us all step back.
LT. KAYE: I-I've heard worse.
			
AMBASSADOR RAH: Now I am simply hoping to make up for my past, and-and connecting with others who need healing like you.
She sips her drink and leaves the Captain's quarters.
CAPT. BRANSON: Ambassador I want to apologize for Lieutenant Kaye's outburst.
Rah puts his hand up.
AMBASSADOR RAH: None are needed, Captain. As I said, I bear no grudge.
CAPT. BRANSON: Uh, s-she will find her own way to peace.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise heads towards Starbase 364.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE PETER & T'MIR QUARTERS
Peter is at his desk reviewing the reports from the Battle of J'Gal.
EXT-SPACE
The U.S.S. Andrew Fisher is at impulse speed.
INT-U.S.S. ANDREW FISHER CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM [YELLOW ALERT]
CAPT. HARRISON: I understand that we lost Doctor Caffey in the last attack.
ENS. LANGFORD: Yes, sir.
Captain Bindo Onasi a Efrosian male sits at his desk reviewing Peter's personnel File.
CAPT. ONASI: I've been reviewing your service record and you serviced aboard the U.S.S. Constance under Captain Harding.
ENS. LANGFORD: Yes, sir I was one of the medical techs as well as one of the survivors during Wolf 359.
Captain Onasi leans back in the chair.
CAPT. ONASI: You're acting chief medical officer till we get back to the closet Starbase.
ENS. LANGFORD [nods]: Thank you sir won't let you down.
CAPT. ONASI: I know Ensign dismissed.
Langford leaves the ready room.
CUT TO:
INT-ANDREW FISHER SICKBAY [YELLOW ALERT]
Peter walks into sickbay as Laurel removes her bloody gloves.
NURSE TAKAHASHI: That's the last of the wounded what did the Captain want to speak to you about?
Peter looks at her.
PETER: He made me acting Chief Medical Officer at least till we get to a nearby Starbase.
LAUREL: Congratulations Peter.
DR. LANGFORD: Means we'll have to work extra hard if we want to keep our friends alive.
MEDICAL STAFF: YES, SIR!
They resume their work as Steven is worried.
[END OF ACT 2, FADE OUT]'
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
The Andrew Fisher is at impulse speed.
INT-U.S.S. ANDREW FISHER SICKBAY, DOCTOR LANGFORD'S OFFICE [YELLOW ALERT]
Doctor Langford looks over the medical reports when Laurel enters the office and sits in front of the desk and leans back in the chair.
LAUREL [groans]: Finally a break.
PETER [smiles]: We're still at yellow alert Laurel.
LAUREL: Haven't heard the klaxons sound or the call of battle stations over the com.
PETER: Maybe they left the sector.
LAUREL: I wouldn't put it pass them.
CAPT. ONASI [com voice]: RED ALERT, ALL HANDS BATTLE STATIONS!
The medical staff rushes to their stations to prepare for incoming wounded.
CUT TO:
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise is at warp speed.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE GYM
John is punching a punching bag as Commander Kal enters the gym.
JANE: Are you alright?
John turns to face her.
JOHN [pants]: Yeah I am good just needed to blow off some steam.
JANE: Are you sure it's not because of our guest?
John looks at her.
JOHN: I fought the Klingons during the cold war that the Dominion caused I seen friends die or retire from Starfleet.
JANE: But?
John looks at her.
JOHN: But something in my mind tells me that we need to look past that incident we're allies once again and we all shed blood in the Dominion War.
Jane looks at him.
JANE: John, why did Starfleet chose us to ferry him to Starbase 364? Why couldn't they call Jessica and her crew to do this mission?
JOHN: We're the flagship of the Federation forces and Fleet Admiral Ozawa wanted the best of the best to escort him back to Starbase 364.
JANE: So, we're a taxi service?
JOHN: This peace is important.
JANE [smiles]: I know.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE PETER LANGFORD & T'MIR QUARTERS
Peter looks at a box that he's had since the war and he looks at the dagger as voices can be heard.
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-BAJORAN SECTOR
The U.S.S. Andrew Fisher is being towed to the Federation/Bajoran Space Station Deep Space Nine, by the U.S.S. Defiant.
INT-U.S.S. ANDREW FISHER SICKBAY
Peter is sitting on a bio-bed with a blank look on his face.
CAPT. ONASI: How are you doing Doc?
DR. LANGFORD: 14 crewmen lost their lives most of them were married or engaged to be married.
Harrison pats his shoulder.
CAPT. ONASI: Take a few days leave Doc you deserve it.
Peter nods as Onasi leaves.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise is at high warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Captain Branson is reviewing Peter's record as the doors chimed.
CAPT. BRANSON: Come.
Doors opened and Commander Kal enters and puts a PADD on his desk.
CAPT. BRANSON: What's this?
CMDR. KAL: A course through the Chantico Nebula. Gets us to Starbase 12 by tomorrow.
CAPT. BRANSON: Chantico?
CMDR. KAL: John, we need to get Rah off this ship. Crew morale is low.
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: How can we represent a Federation that believes in peace if we say
some people aren't allowed to make up for their past?
Commander Kal sits in the chair facing the desk.
CMDR. KAL: I agree with you, in the abstract, but the people he hurt, some of them right here in this crew, might not find forgiveness so easily. It isn't fair for us to ask them to just let it go. Federation or not, everyone is on their own journey.
John thinks then looks at her.
CAPT. BRANSON: Okay, change course, cut through Chantico Nebula and arrive early.
CMDR. KAL [nods]: Aye, sir.
Then the com activates.
NURSE TAKAHASHI [com voice]: I need security to Sickbay on the double
As both Branson and Kal are surprised by that.
[END OF ACT FOUR, FADE OUT]
===Act 5===
FADE IN
EXT-CHANTICO NEBULA
Enterprise is traveling through the nebula.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Both Captain Branson and Lieutenant Mason are on the other side facing Nurse Takahashi.
CAPT. BRANSON: Tell us what happened in sickbay.
NURSE TAKAHASHI: I was there. Saw the whole thing. Rah wanted to talk, but Peter was done. He told Rah he didn't want to be involved with a war criminal. Guess hearing that set him off. I can't believe he would do something like this.
COMPUTER: Commander Kiff, Klingon, deceased. Captain Ruh'lis, Klingon, deceased. Ambassador Dak'Rah, Klingon, deceased
LT. MASON: The knife belongs to the Butcher of J'Gal, right? Starfleet records tell us
the DNA belongs to the three warlords he killed. And I checked the logs, tracked movements.
They corroborate the timeline.
CAPT. BRANSON [surprised]: I just can't believe that Ambassador Rah would do that.
LT. MASON: Goes to show you that not all Klingons are peaceful.
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: One day we'll have to get over our hatred towards one another and come together as friends.
EXT-SPACE
Enterprise approaches the Starbase.
[END OF ACT FIVE, FADE OUT, ENDING CREDITS]
==Cast==
===Starring===
*Jarvis Davidson as Captain John Branson
*Felecia Linkous as Commander Jane Kal
===Also Starring===
*Kevin Regan as Lieutenant Jack Mason
*Ferne Myers as Lieutenant Commander Courtney James
*Jacob Elliot as Doctor Peter Langford
*Sadie Brickhouse as Lieutenant Sito Jaxa
*Delena "Dee" Lusk as Lieutenant Jamie Kaye
*Becky Elliot as Lieutenant Commander T'Mir
===Guest Stars===
*TBA as Transporter Chief Kayla Mackenzie 
*TBA as Lieutenant Junior Grade Harris Payne
*TBA as Nurse Laurel Takahashi
*TBA as Ensign Elias Sheridan
*TBA as Lieutenant Angela Martine
===Special Guest Stars===
*TBA as Admiral Kathryn Janeway
*TBA as General/Ambassador Dak'Rah
*TBA as Captain Bindo Onasi
*TBA as Doctor John Caffey
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===
*Shows flashbacks to the Federation-Klingon Cold War of 2372-2373.
*A Peter Langford focus episode.