A Matter of Honor (episode)

A Matter of Honor is the 3rd episode of the third season of Starship Enterprise.
==Synopsis==
While at Starbase 157 the USS Enterprise is ordered to the Klingon homeworld Qo'noS to renew the Federation-Klingon peace treaty.
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT. SPACE - STARBASE 157 (OPTICAL)
Enterprise is docked at Starbase 157.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN MARTIN'S QUARTERS
John is sleeping when Jessica wakes up and kisses him. 
JOHN: Morning. 
JESSICA [smiles]: Morning that was a wild night? 
JOHN: More like a wild party I'm never drinking bloodwine again, but I've got a inspection of main engineering today so we'll have dinner before you depart from the Yorktown. 
JESSICA [smiles]: I'll hold you to that. 
John gets up and then gets dressed.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING
Both Commander James and Lieutenant Payne are looking at one of the console screens, as she turns to him.
LTCMDR. JAMES: What do you think Harris?
LT. PAYNE: It appears to be a bit faulty.
Commander James looks over at him.
LTCMDR. JAMES: Let's do it.
They get to work on replacing the faulty relays when Captain Martin enters as Commander James turns to see him.
LTCMDR. JAMES: Captain, this is a nice surprise.
CAPT. MARTIN: Well I like to make an entrance and its more like an inspection, so what are we looking at?
LTCMDR. JAMES: Well, we've got a faulty EPS conduit.
CAPT. MARTIN: How long will it take?
LTCMDR. JAMES: Not long give us a few minutes.
Then the com activates. 
CMDR. RO [com voice]: Bridge to Martin
CAPT. MARTIN [tapped combadge]: Martin here.
CMDR. RO [com voice]: John we're receiving a hail from Starfleet Command its Rear Admiral Picard, its marked Captain's eyes only
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: I'm on my way up to my ready room.
John leaves engineering.
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Captain Martin enters and walks over to his desk and sits down and activates it, and it shows the office of Rear Admiral Jean-Luc Picard onboard his flagship the USS Stargazer. 
CAPT. MARTIN [smiles]: Jean-Luc what can I do for you? 
REAR ADM. PICARD [monitor]: We're diverting you to the Klingon homeworld you're gonna be our ambassador the Klingon leadership is having issues with the Federation-Klingon Alliance
CAPT. MARTIN: You think they'll break away and go to war with us? 
REAR ADM. PICARD [monitor]: Who knows but we're sending our best ship and crew to make sure that doesn't happen
CAPT. MARTIN: We'll get it done sir. 
REAR ADM. PICARD [monitor[: Good luck John Picard out
Transmission ends as John thinks. 
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Martin to bridge. 
CMDR. RO [com voice]: Ro here
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Ro set course to Kronos maximum warp. 
CMDR. RO [com voice]: Aye, sir
John thinks and is worried.
EXT-SPACE
After the Enterprise departs from Starbase 157 she goes into a great arc and her warp engines power up and she leaps into warp.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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Theme Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhoa7oWPPhk
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CAPTAIN'S OATH:
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 has gone before!
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A shot over another Federation Starship as the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 is at Station keeping.
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STARSHIP ENTERPRISE
A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION
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BASED ON STAR TREK CREATED BY: GENE RODDENBERRY
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The Enterprise exits dry-dock berth. 
JARVIS DAVIDSON 
 AS
CAPT. JOHN MARTIN 
An underbelly shot of the ventral section of the Enterprise as the moon is in full view. 
FELECIA LINKOUS 
 AS
CMDR. RO LAREN
The Enterprise flying by an interstellar dust cloud. 
KEVIN REGAN 
 AS
LT. JACK MASON 
The Enterprise flying towards an M-Class planet. 
FERNE MYERS 
 AS
LTCMDR. COURTNEY JAMES 
Enterprise traversing a planetary debris field. 
JACOB ELLIOT 
 AS
DR. PETER LANGFORD
Enterprise flying by a binary pulsar. 
DELENA "DEE" LUSK 
 AS
LT. JAMIE KAYE
Enterprise heading towards Arcamon Science Station.
SADIE BRICKHOUSE 
 AS
LT. SITO JAXA
Enterprise flying by a comet. 
BECKY ELLIOT 
 AS
LTCMDR. T'MIR
The Enterprise's warp engines 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 SCENES]'''
Enterprise soars at warp on course for Kronos.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
The senior staff is around the table.
CAPT. MARTIN: From what we know is that the Klingons are having issues with helping us when we have a big foe.
CMDR. RO: Will they leave the treaty again?
Captain Martin shrugs his shoulders.
LT. MASON: I was on the USS Jonesboro when they broke away from it in 2372 they're fighters and will die in battle, they almost took the Korvat system.
CAPT. MARTIN: We better prepare for the worse Jack I want to go to a level-2 security alert post armed security officers on all decks work with Colonel Hunter to see if she can spare men to give your people a hand.
LT. MASON: Aye, sir.
Then Martin turns to his senior staff.
CAPT. MARTIN: Let's hope that we can stop this from happening dismissed.
The senior staff leaves the ready room.
CUT TO:
EXT. KLINGON SPACE-KRONOS SYSTEM [OPTICAL]
The Enterprise approaches the planet of Kronos.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Lieutenant Kaye turns to Captain Martin and Commander Ro.
LT. KAYE: We're secured from warp sir.
CAPT. MARTIN: T'Mir keep an eye on sensors I don't want to get ambushed by Klingon vessels.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: Aye, sir.
Then Lieutenant Mason reports.
LT. MASON: Sensors are detecting a Klingon vessel decloaking directly ahead it is a Negh'Var-Class battle cruiser.
Transparent viewer shows the cruiser decloak.
LT. MASON: Do you want me to go to red alert sir?
CAPT. MARTIN: No we're allies now Jack open a channel.
Lieutenant Mason inputs commands into the tactical console.
LT. MASON: Channel opened sir.
Captain Martin gets up from the Captain's chair.
CAPT. MARTIN: Klingon vessel this is John Martin Captain of the Starship Enterprise we're here at the request of Admiral Picard, regarding the renewal of the treaty between our two governments.
A few hours of silent as the viewer shows the Klingon vessel.
CAPT. MARTIN: Klingon vessel do you read?
John turns to Jack.
LT. MASON: The channel is opened sir.
Then a few seconds later the transparent viewer changed to the bridge of the Klingon cruiser.
CHANCELLOR MARTOK [viewer]: Enterprise welcome to Kronos
CAPT. MARTIN: Chancellor Martok greetings.
CHANCELLOR MARTOK [viewer]: I am glad that you're here to fix this situation
CAPT. MARTIN: What situation?
CHANCELLOR MARTOK [viewer]: To prevent a second Klingon Civil War
Both Captain Martin and Commander Ro look at each other in shock.
EXT. KLINGON SPACE-KRONOS SYSTEM [OPTICAL]
The Enterprise is next to the IKS Neg'var.
INT. U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Chancellor Martok is speaking with both Captain Martin and Commander Ro.
CAPT. MARTIN: A second Klingon Civil War?
CHANCELLOR MARTOK [nods]: Yes, it appears that Toral's survival from Admiral Sela's betrayal in 2376 during the Omega crisis he's been able to gather support from at least 14 squadron commanders.
CMDR. RO: 14 how?
CHANCELLOR MARTOK [groans]: I'm not sure but whatever it is we have to prevent this from happening.
CAPT. MARTIN: What can we do?
CHANCELLOR MARTOK: You're here to renew the treaty with us and if you can convince the council to renew the treaty it will prevent a second civil war.
I will try my best Martok but can't promise anything.
Martok nods.
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Commander Ro, Captain Branson, and Chancellor Martok ENTER from the briefing room. Kaye, Mason, Sito, and T'Mir at their positions.
CAPT. MARTIN: Jack escort our guest to the transporter room.
LT. MASON: Aye, sir Chancellor if you'll follow me.
Martok follows Lieutenant Mason as Captain Martin sits in the Captain's chair as Commander Ro sits in the first officer chair.
CAPT. MARTIN: Sito begin monitoring Romulan activity along the Neutral Zone. Have the outpost stations there start sending us their tactical reports.
LT. SITO: Aye, sir.
Lieutenant Sito inputs commands into the ops console.
EXT. KLINGON SPACE-KRONOS ORBIT [OPTICAL]
The Enterprise is in orbit of the planet as several Klingon vessels flyby the flagship of the Federation forces.
INT-KLINGON COUNCIL CHAMBER GREAT HALL
As seen in "Sins of the Father." THE COUNCIL MEMBERS are standing on either side of the leader's chair, which Chancellor Martok is sitting in the chair.
CHANCELLOR MARTOK: Come forth.
Captain Martin walks up to the light.
CAPT. MARTIN [speaks Klingon]: Qaja plu d'itch jung. La woq you ghir klas qimha.
COUNCIL MEMBER: You speak the language of our people but wear a child's uniform.
CAPT. MARTIN: I am here at the request of the Federation council and Starfleet Command to not only renew the treaty between our two peoples and to see if we can help with searching for Toral the son of a man who nearly shattered this great council a sunder.
COUNCIL MEMBER: The last time we saw that traitor Toral was during the Omega crisis of 2376 so far he's not been heard from since, its either he was killed by the Borg or he is still in hiding.
CAPT. MARTIN: I have outposts 1-7 keeping an eye out for any sign of Romulan activity in the Neutral Zone, and we're willing to share our tactical data with this great hall.
The Council members look at each other and Martok looks at Captain Martin.
CHANCELLOR MARTOK: Thank you Captain.
Captain Martin bows before the council and leaves.
EXT. KLINGON SPACE-KRONOS ORBIT [OPTICAL]
The Enterprise is in orbit of the planet as several Klingon vessels flyby the flagship of the Federation forces.
INT. U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
John is sitting at the desk.
JOHN: So far we've not detected anything strange.
LIZ [monitor]: Let's hope that you can renew the treaty with them we'll need their help if we encounter another foe
JOHN: Look Liz I'm sorry for biting your head off when we last saw each other.
LIZ [monitor]: It's ok John I should apologize for how Mack was acting at Polaris during that early opening we attended.
JOHN: Well I'm gonna get some shut eye before I go crazy.
LIZ (Monitor): Alright have a great sleep
JOHN (Smiles): Thanks Liz Branson out.
He ends the transmission thinks then heads off to bed.
[END OF ACT ONE, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise heads back to Federation Space after weeks of being at Kronos.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Lieutenant Sito is sitting in the Captain's chair when the turbo-lift doors opened and Commander Ro who's got a PADD walks onto the bridge.
LT. SITO: Commander Ro how did you sleep?
CMDR. RO: Great considering the assignment we were on just a few minutes ago, can't believe we're heading back to Federation Space anything to report?
LT. SITO: Not really other then that Starbase 24 has reported that some Klingon vessels have been sent on patrol but nothing they can't handle.
CMDR. RO: Anything from the outposts along the Neutral Zone.
LT. SITO [sighs]: Nothing yet but I wouldn't put it by the Romulans to try to get by the detection grid.
Sito goes back to her station as Commander Ro sits in the Captain's chair, then Lieutenant Mason reports.
LT. MASON: Commander I'm picking a distress call from a Klingon warship bearing 2-3-4 mark 2-2-8 just outside the border.
Commander Ro looks over at him.
CMDR. RO: What's the nature of their distress call?
LT. MASON: Don't know the transmission cuts out at the source.
Commander Ro looks at Lieutenant Kaye.
CMDR. RO: Jamie?
Lieutenant Kaye works at the helm.
LT. KAYE: Got it as well its a Vor'cha-class attack cruiser she's about 2.5 light-years away from our present course.
CMDR. RO: Alter course, Captain Martin report to the bridge.
CUT TO:
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
The Enterprise exits warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [YELLOW ALERT]
Yellow lights are flashing.
LT. KAYE: We're secure from warp.
CAPT. MARTIN: Full scan.
LT. SITO: Detecting something its a ship bearing 2-3-4 mark 2-2-8 sending the ship's position to the helm.
LT. KAYE: Got it.
CAPT. MARTIN: Set a course.
LT. KAYE: Aye, sir.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
The Enterprise approaches the destroyed Klingon cruiser.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [YELLOW ALERT]
The transparent viewer shows the destroyed Klingon vessel as Captain Martin gets up from the Center chair and walks up behind both the ops and helm stations.
CAPT. MARTIN: Life signs?
Lieutenant Sito checks her console read out and reports.
LT. SITO: None sir.
LT. MASON: Uh sir detecting something off our port and starboard bows two Klingon warships decloaking!
Transparent viewer shows the two warships decloaking.
LT. MASON: One B'rel-class bird of prey and a D-7 warship!
CAPT. MARTIN: A D-7 I thought those were retired decades ago?
CMDR. RO: Guess someone can't let go of the past.
CAPT. MARTIN: Jack hail them and let them know we're on a rescue mission.
LT. MASON: Aye, sir uh Captain they're requesting that we lower our deflectors and prepare to be boarded.
CMDR. RO: Uh why?
LT. MASON: They're sending the transmission again sir.
CAPT. MARTIN: Inform them that we're not going to lower our deflectors till they deactivate their weapons array.
LT. MASON: I don't think they like that.
CAPT. MARTIN: Why not?
WHUMPH!
CMDR. RO: That was a photon torpedo.
CAPT. MARTIN: RED ALERT, ALL HANDS BATTLE STATIONS!
Lights dimmed and klaxons blaring.
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER
The two vessels fire at the Enterprise hitting her forward deflectors.
[END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
The Enterprise is doing battle with a Klingon D-7 warship and a older model bird of prey.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH!
LT. MASON: Deflectors are down to seventy-one percent!
WHUMPH!
LT. KAYE: I'm losing lateral thrusters!
CAPT. MARTIN: Jack, hail the lead vessel.
Lieutenant Mason inputs commands into the tactical console.
LT. MASON: Channel open sir.
CAPT. MARTIN: This John Martin Captain of the USS Enterprise stand down or we'll be forced to destroy you.
WHUMPH! Sparks erupt from the ceiling.
CMDR. RO: I guess they don't understand talking.
CAPT. MARTIN: Let's give them something that they'll understand Kara evasive pattern beta seven Jack target their weapons array try to disable them.
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER
The Enterprise fires her phasers and disables both vessel forcing them to retreat.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LT. SITO: They're retreating sir.
CMDR. RO: What the hell was that all about?
CAPT. MARTIN: I'm not sure Ro but Sito keep an eye out for anymore Klingon vessels.
LT. SITO: Aye, sir.
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER
The Enterprise is at station keeping.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Captain Martin is reviewing the damage report and status reports from Commander James when the doors chimed.
CAPT. MARTIN: Come.
Doors opened and Jessica enters.
JESSICA: Hey got a minute?
JOHN (smiles): Always for you Jess what's up.
She sits in the chair in front of the desk.
JESSICA: I understand that you've got alot on your plate but I was wondering when we're going to meet up with the Yorktown?
JOHN: It will be a few more days our warp drive is damaged but I did let Commander T'Var know what was going on.
Jessica leans forward.
JESSICA: John why is Toral doing this?
John leans back in his chair.
JOHN (sighs): I have no idea Jessica but whatever the case is we've got to make sure that it doesn't destroy our alliance with the Klingons.
Jessica holds his hand.
JESSICA: You'll figure it out John.
She gets up and leaves the ready room as John thinks about what she said when the com activates.
CMDR. RO [com voice]: Bridge to Martin
CAPT. MARTIN [tapped combadge]: Martin here.
CMDR. RO [com voice]: Sir we're being hailed by Chancellor Martok
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Patch it to my ready room.
Chancellor Martok appears on the monitor.
CAPT. MARTIN: Martok what can I do for you?
CHANCELLOR MARTOK [monitor]: Captain Martin I heard what happened to you and your crew is your ship alright?
CAPT. MARTIN: We've taken some damage but we're alright apparently they never seen the power of a Sovereign-Class vessel before so they left, we're currently along the border right now effecting repairs.
CHANCELLOR MARTOK [monitor]: So far we've not found that traitor Toral or his followers but we'll keep an eye out along with our Federation allies
CAPT. MARTIN: Good we would love to help our Klingon allies when they need us.
Martok nods and the transmission ends.
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT. FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
The Enterprise approaches Starbase Six a Frontier-class Starbase as its flanked by the 10th battlegroup.
INT-STARBASE SIX VICE ADMIRAL CLANCY'S OFFICE
Vice Admiral Kristine Clancy sits behind her desk as Captain Martin and Commander Ro wearing their dress uniforms as they're standing in front of the desk.
VICE ADM. CLANCY: I've read your report and I'm glad that you were able to renew the Khitomer Accords with the Klingon Empire Captain.
CAPT. MARTIN: It was a great experience for me ma'am.
VICE ADM. CLANCY: Yes I'm sure it was but for them to attack one of our vessels its uncalled for.
CMDR. RO: So what are we going to do about Toral?
VICE ADM. CLANCY: Till he turns up or we see a debris field of his vessel the Federation Council is going to table this for now, and focus on the uncivil rest that's currently going with the Romulans.
CAPT. MARTIN: Isn't Admiral Janeway trying to get the peace talks back up and running.
VICE ADM. CLANCY: She was but a few weeks ago Proconsul Yesh'va stopped the peace talks for some unknown reason she's not even talking to Commodore Knapp at the moment.
Both Captain Martin and Commander Ro are surprised by what Admiral Clancy told them.
EXT. FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
The Enterprise is docked at the Starbase.
INT. U.S.S. ENTERPRISE LIEUTENANT SITO'S QUARTERS
Sito is getting prepped to turn in for the night when she sees something on her desk and she picks the box up and then Tyson comes up behind her.
TYSON: Surprise.
Sito turns to see him and they kissed.
SITO [smiles]: What are you doing here I thought the Intrepid was on an extended mission?
TYSON: I was able to convince Captain Hunter to allow me to come to see you.
Sito looks at the small box.
TYSON: Open it.
Sito opens the box and sees a ring as Tyson gets on one knee.
TYSON: Sito Jaxa you've made me the happiest man in the entire galaxy and quadrant I want to spend the rest of my life with you will you marry me?
SITO [smiles]: Yes oh yes I'll marry you Tyson.
Tyson puts the ring on her finger and they kissed.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON BORDER
The Enterprise is docked as the 10th battlegroup flies by the base.
[END OF ACT FOUR, FADE OUT, ENDING CREDITS]
==Cast==
===Main Cast===
Character 	Actor(s) 	Rank 	Position
John Martin 	Jarvis Davidson 	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Ro Laren 	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 Commander	Chief Medical Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Jamie Kaye 	Delena "Dee" Lusk	Lieutenant 	Chief Conn Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Sito Jaxa 	Sadie Waymire 	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
Kayla Mackenzie 	TBA 	Chief Petty Officer 	Transporter Chief, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Laurel Takahashi	TBA 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	Assistance Chief Medical Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Peter Johnson 	TBA 	Lieutenant 	Security Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Ethan Novakovich	TBA 	Crewmen second class 	Science division, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Elizabeth Cutler	TBA 	Crewmen first class 	entomologist, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Sean Hansen 	TBA 	Lieutenant Commander 	Science Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Elisa Sheridan 	TBA 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	Assistance Chief Science Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
===Special Guest Stars===
Character 	Actor(s) 	Rank 	Position
Jessica Smith 	Ashley M. Kalfas	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Yorktown NCC-1717-A
Jean-Luc Picard 	Josh Irwin 	Rear Admiral	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Stargazer NCC-82893
Kristine Clancy 	TBA 	Vice Admiral	Commanding Officer, Starbase Six
Elizabeth Shelby	Risha Denney 	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Excelsior NCC-77246
Martok 	TBA 	N/A 	Klingon Chancellor
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===