The Maquis Resurgence (episode)

'The Maquis Resurgence is the 2nd episode of the first season of Starship Enterprise.
==Synopsis==
After the destruction of a Cardassian freighter the Enterprise and her crew investigate what happened, but when Captain Martin discovers that his brother Captain Martin returned to restart the Maquis.
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-BAJORAN SECTOR
Enterprise is escorting a Cardassian freighter to Deep Space Nine.
CAPT. MARTIN [voice over]: Captain's Log Stardate 53545.3, The Enterprise is escorting a Cardassian freighter through Bajoran Space to the Federation/Bajoran station Deep Space Nine, a few weeks has passed since I've taken command of this vessel and so far I am enjoying it
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
The crew are all at their stations annoyed that they have to escort a Cardassian freighter but remain professional.
CAPT. MARTIN: Lieutenant what's our ETA to DS9?
Lieutenant Kaye checks the helm read out and reports.
LTJG. KAYE: At present speed 1:32:00 if we don't die of boredom first.
Commander Ro turns to John.
CMDR. RO: John, why are we escorting a Cardassian freighter?
CAPT. MARTIN: After what happened to the Bok'Nor the Cardassians want their cargo to reach DS9 in one piece.
Then Lieutenant Sito checks the ops console and reports.
LTJG. SITO: Captain, sensors are detecting something coming from the freighter.
Commander T'Mir chimes in.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: I am also getting the same reading as well.
CAPT. MARTIN [confused]: What is it?
Lieutenant Sito checks and suddenly it's urgent... she interrupts herself, as she reexamines her station's read out.
LTJG. SITO [shocked]: Captain, they're warp core is about to overload!
Captain Martin quickly turns to Lieutenant Mason.
CAPT. MARTIN: Jack, hail them!
LT. MASON: Aye, sir channel opened.
Captain Martin gets up from the Captains chair.
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Cardassian freighter shut down your engines.
LT. MASON: No response.
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: I repeat shutdown your...
EXT-FEDERATION-CARDASSIAN BORDER
The Cardassian freighter EXPLODES...the hull obliterating...shredded pieces flying out from a blinding white-hot center...
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
The ship buffeted by the force of the explosion...as the lights change from bright to dim and red lights start flashing as well as klaxons blaring, as everyone braces themselves to keep from being thrown to the deck.
CAPT. MARTIN: Damage report?
LT. MASON: Deflectors held.
LTJG. SITO: No hull breaches reported.
LTJG. KAYE [shocked]: Captain.
Captain Martin sees the debris field as he slowly gets up from the Captain's chair and walks to the viewer.
CAPT. MARTIN: Survivors?
LTJG. SITO: There's nothing left of it... there's no one left to rescue...
John reacts as Commander Ro joins him and...
EXT-FEDERATION-CARDASSIAN BORDER
Enterprise is facing the last remnants of the last shot... pieces of debris are all that's left of the Cardassian ship....
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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Theme Song:
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CAPTAIN'S OATH:
CAPT. MARTIN [voice over]: Space The Final Frontier These are the Voyages of the Starship Enterprise its Five-Year 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 leaps into warp.
STARSHIP ENTERPRISE
A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION
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The U.S.S. Enterprise flying by a asteroid.
BASED UPON STAR TREK CREATED BY:
GENE RODDENBERRY
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Enterprise flies through a dust cloud.
JARVIS DAVIDSON
 AS
CAPTAIN JOHN MARTIN
FELECIA LINKOUS
 AS
COMMANDER RO LAREN
Enterprise flies by an interplanetary system
KEVIN REGAN
 AS
LIEUTENANT JACK MASON
FERNE MYERS
 AS
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER COURTNEY JAMES
Enterprise flies through a planetary debris field
JACOB ELLIOT
 AS
DOCTOR PETER LANGFORD
DELENA "DEE" LUSK
 AS
LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE JAMIE KAYE
The Enterprise leaves orbit of a planet
SADIE BRICKHOUSE-WAYMIRE
 AS
LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE SITO JAXA
Enterprise flies by a comet
BECKY ELLIOT
 AS
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER T'MIR
Enterprise flies by Earth as her nacelles and leaps into warp.
CREATED BY:
JARVIS DAVIDSON & JEREMY REGAN
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-CARDASSIAN BORDER
Enterprise drifts slowly through shredded pieces of the exploded freighter...
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Transparent viewer shows the debris field.
At the science station Commander T'Mir is performing a sensor analysis on the debris from the freighter. Information SCROLLS BY on her monitor...
LTCMDR. T'MIR: Kelindide, rhodinium, nothing unusual there. All materials commonly used in Cardassian ship construction.
Captain Martin, Commander Ro, and Lieutenant Sito are all at her station.
CAPT. MARTIN: Maybe it was a malfunction in the impulse generator. 
LTJG. SITO: If there was the sensors would of detected it.
Then Lieutenant Mason reports.
LT. MASON: Captain, I've got Fleet Admiral Ozawa on the com.
Captain Martin walks over to face the viewer.
CAPT. MARTIN [sighs]: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the office of Admiral Ozawa.
FLT ADM. OZAWA [viewer]: Anything, Captain?
CAPT. MARTIN: We've not found whatever caused this yet.
FLT ADM. OZAWA [viewer]: I've got the Cardassian government on my butt. Can I at least tell them that it looks like an accident?
CAPT. MARTIN: Not yet but we'll let you know when.
FLT ADM. OZAWA [viewer]: All Bajoran and Federation outposts have been put on alert for retaliatory strikes. The provisional government has made a statement disavowing any responsibility
LTJG. KAYE: Maybe it was an accident?
CAPT. MARTIN: An accident involving a Cardassian ship along Federation Space and near the Bajoran border? If I were a Cardassian, I wouldn't easily accept.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: This is odd.
John turns to her.
CAPT. MARTIN: What is it T'Mir?
LTCMDR. T'MIR: I'm picking up traces of a mercassium compound.
FLT ADM. OZAWA [viewer]: Mercassium?
LTCMDR. T'MIR: it's a synthetic composite used in shield generator construction by the Federation. 
CMDR. RO: We don't share that technology with anyone.
FLT ADM. OZAWA [viewer]: Keep me posted Captain, Ozawa out
Transmission ends as the transparent viewer goes back to the debris field.
CAPT. MARTIN: I'm going to guess that we're not going to find any explosive device in this debris field are we?
LTCMDR. T'MIR: No, sir.
LT. MASON: Captain, sensors are detecting a vessel approaching it's Cardassian Galor-Class.
Transparent viewer shows the Cardassian vessel approaching.
LT. MASON: We're being hailed.
CAPT. MARTIN: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the Cardassian cruiser.
GUL EVEK [viewer]: This is Gul Evek of the Cardassian Fourth Order
CAPT. MARTIN: I'm Captain John Martin of the Federation Starship U.S.S. Enterprise you're in Federation Space.
GUL EVEK [viewer]: Ah, Captain Martin I was wondering when I would get to meet you, we're here to investigate the destruction of one of our freighters that was under your direct protection
CAPT. MARTIN: Gul Evek I can assure you that we're not responsible for the destruction of your freighter.
GUL EVEK [viewer]: We will not tolerate lies Martin!
CAPT. MARTIN: Scan our tactical system you'll see we've not fired a single torpedo or phaser beam.
Evek turns to one of his officers off screen and nods as the crew awaits the results as Lieutenant Mason is at the ready in case he needs to react quickly.
GUL EVEK [viewer]: It appears that you're telling the truth Captain
Transmission ends as Lieutenant Sito reports.
LTJG. SITO: Sir, detecting another vessel coming in it's one of ours its the U.S.S. Gandhi NCC-7754 she's a Nelson class vessel.
CAPT. MARTIN: That's my brother's ship what's he doing all the way out here?
LTJG. SITO: Unknown but he is requesting to beam aboard.
CAPT. MARTIN [smiles]: Granted, I'll meet him in the transporter room you've got the bridge Jack.
Both him and Ro enter the lift.
EXT-FEDERATION-CARDASSIAN BORDER
The U.S.S. Gandhi approaches the Enterprise.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM II
The transporter activates and Starfleet CAPTAIN RILEY MARTIN materialized on the pad...Riley is approximately John's age...they hug each other...they are brothers who've not seen each other since they were kids.
RILEY [half-smiles]: Hey John.
JOHN [smiles]: Hey Riley how are you doing?
RILEY [smiles]: Hell of a ship and they let you command her?
JOHN: Yeah, we're all proud of her my first officer Commander Ro Laren, Ro this is my brother Riley Martin.
They shook hands.
RILEY: The pleasure is mine Commander.
JOHN: I'll have my senior staff assemble in the briefing room.
RILEY: Thanks.
EXT-FEDERATION-CARDASSIAN BORDER
The two Federation vessels are next to each other as well as a Cardassian Galor-Class vessel.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
The Martin brothers enter.
RILEY: How's the girls?
JOHN [smiles]: Tina is aboard the U.S.S. Endeavour as helm officer.
He looks over at him.
RILEY: And Sarah?
JOHN [sighs]: Last I heard she was serving aboard the Stargazer with Picard, I've not spoken to her since the divorce from Elizabeth the wound is still raw more then ever right now.
Riley looks at his brother.
RILEY: You can't imagine what my life's been like since the Federation abandoned these colonies...
JOHN [reacts]: Abandoned Riley doesn't your presence there...
Riley turns to him.
RILEY: My presence there is a joke. I am supposed to help these colonies function under the terms of the recently restored treaty. Now John, what the hell does that mean?
John walks over to his brother.
JOHN: I thought these colonists wanted to stay. That they refused to evacuate. 
Riley looks out the windows of the briefing room.
RILEY [sighs]: The treaty gave away their territory to the Cardassians... territory these 
people had invested their lives in...if you knew them like I do, John, you'd understand why they couldn't leave. It's a bad treaty. The Federation gave away too much.
John looks at this brother.
JOHN: Several Cardassian colonies wanted to stay on the Federation side of the Zone too. It seemed like a reasonable compromise. 
Riley hangs his head.
RILEY: The Cardassians were delighted to keep their colonies in our territory. Because they knew we'd protect them. But they're not about to do the same for ours.
John frowns at the dire situation.
JOHN: Riley, A number of Admirals at Starfleet Command are worried the destruction of the Bok'Nor might jeopardize the treaty.
RILEY [scoffs]: Oh, are they really? 
JOHN: And As the two ranking officers along the Cardassian border, we've been asked to assess the potential risk. 
Riley looks over at his brother.
RILEY: There is no risk, John. None. I have been dealing with the Cardassians most of my professional life, and believe me, they are very pleased with what they got from the treaty. They are not about to risk all they've gained by sending forces into the Zone. They're much too slick for that. If I were you, I'd be very concerned with security along the Romulan border. 
JOHN [considers that a beat]: Are you surprised that they haven't responded at all yet?
RILEY: Well, John, you and I both know they never let you see what you expect to see. They'll respond.
As John considers that...
[END OF ACT ONE, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-CARDASSIAN BORDER
The Enterprise is on patrol.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
The crew are at their stations as Lieutenant Mason report.
LT. MASON: Captain, we're receiving a distress signal from a Cardassian ship near the Demilitarized Zone.
CAPT. MARTIN: Alter course to intercept.
LTJG. KAYE: Aye, sir.
Lieutenant Kaye works at the helm.
EXT-SPACE
Enterprise emerges from warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
[KLAXON BLARING]
LT. MASON: We're entering visual range now sir.
CAPT. MARTIN: On screen.
On the transparent viewer we see a Cardassian ship being strafed by several smaller MAQUIS SHIPS Martin and Ro react to their appearance.
CMDR. RO [surprised]: Those are Federation vessels.
CAPT. MARTIN: Isolate one and magnify.
On the transparent viewer we see one of the Maquis ships closer up it does not have Starfleet markings, or markings of any kind. Martin recognizes it anyway.
CAPT. MARTIN [continuing]: The Maquis...[beat, grim] Open a channel.
Lieutenant Mason works his console, indicates a channel is open.
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: To all Maquis ships -- call off your attack or we will be forced
to engage you.
Off a moment.
LT. MASON: No response.
Captain Martin isn't happy about that.
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: You are Federation citizens. Your actions are in violation of our treaty with the Cardassians. Call off your attack.
LT. MASON: Still no response.
Again, no response Martin is left with no other choice.
CAPT. MARTIN: Are we in weapons range?
LT. MASON: Not yet.
Sito turn to look at Captain Martin.
LTJG. SITO: Sir, are you sure that its wise that we assist the Cardassians?
CAPT. MARTIN: I know how you and Ro feel about this Sito but we've got to preserve the restored treaty. Jack arm phasers and photon torpedoes and stand by. 
CMDR. RO: I never thought we'd be firing on our own people to protect a Cardassian ship.
LTJG. SITO: The Maquis ships are regrouping, sir. They are closing in on the Cardassian vessel. 
LT. MASON: The Cardassian cruiser's deflectors are down to 30%.
CMDR. RO: They may not be able to withstand another hit.
LT. MASON: Captain, we're in weapons range.
John turns to Jack.
CAPT. MARTIN: Jack, can you detonate a torpedo spread between the Maquis ships and the Cardassians?
LT. MASON: Yes, sir.
CAPT. MARTIN: Do it.
Lieutenant Mason works at the tactical console as we hear the SOUND of the torpedoes firing.
EXT-SPACE
A close up of the forward launcher of the Enterprise as four orange energy blots streak out from the launcher, two Maquis ships are in frame, flying in formation. Suddenly a photon burst dead ahead causes them to veer sharply away and scatter.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LT. MASON: The Maquis are breaking formation. They're withdrawing.
CAPT. MARTIN: Jack, signal the Cardassians that we're standing by to assist them if they have any wounded.
LT. MASON: Aye, sir.
EXT-FEDERATION-CARDASSIAN BORDER
The Enterprise is next to the Cardassian cruiser.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
Where Doctor Langford is treating GUL DANAR last seen in "Past Prologue".
Several other N.D. CARDASSIANS are being treated by N.D. Starfleet Personnel in the background, and Danar keeps looking around to make sure they're all right, making Peter's task that much tougher.
GUL DANAR: Do you people have experience treating Cardassians?
DR. LANGFORD [re: medical tricorder]: Yes. Now please, sit still.
Danar lets out a frustrated breath. Martin ENTERS and approaches. Peter moves off to treat someone else.
CAPT. MARTIN: Gul Danar. I'm sorry that we could not come to your aid sooner. 
GUL DANAR: Ever since our former Dominion allies helped us destroy the Maquis we thought we'd never see them again till now.
CAPT. MARTIN: They were all pardon I'm not sure who's leading the Maquis.
EXT-FEDERATION-CARDASSIAN BORDER, DMZ
Enterprise enters orbit of Vorlan III.
EXT. VOLAN COLONY - DAY
Establishing this Federation colony situated in Cardassian territory on Volan Three...
INT. VOLAN COLONY MEETING HOUSE - DAY
Captain Martin, Lieutenant Mason, Doctor Langford, and two security officers materialized in the meeting house, Brandon Branson and five colonists stand talking to an angry GUL EVEK (NOTE: Evek is a character originally created in TNG's episode, "Journey's End"). He is Riley's Cardassian counterpart. Captain Martin is tough but diplomatic, doesn't back down. Two of the Federation settlers are more confrontational. One is a woman: KOBB. Another is AMAROS, an earnest, hardworking man. Of the three remaining settlers, one is a male Vulcan, one is an N.D. Federation alien and one is a 24th century American Indian. One 
Cardassian colonist with a PADD is watching from nearby. Picking up in mid-argument...
GUL EVEK [angry]: The Federation merchant ship refused to be boarded! 
AMAROS: So your ship just decided to open fire.
GUL EVEK: It was clear the Federation ship was carrying weapons through the Demilitarized zone!
CAPT. B MARTIN: That ship was carrying medical supplies to Soltok Four.
They see the new guests arriving...
RILEY [surprised]: John, what are you doing here?
John is measuring the situation...
CAPT. J MARTIN: I'm not sure we picked up the merchant vessel's distress call but the Cardassian vessels fled before we could stop them.
Evek has no love for a Starfleet presences but maintains his cool to perverse the treaty.
GUL EVEK: I'm glad you're here to listen to this, Captain.
CAPT. J MARTIN: We tried hailing them but they didn't respond.
GUL EVEK: The Cardassians wouldn't respond to a Federation vessel.
John looks over at Evek.
CAPT. J MARTIN: Evek, I was aboard the Enterprise-D when they were sent to evaluate a colony for evacuation let's not destroy the treaty due to a mistrust.
GUL EVEK: Well, obviously they had their hands full. 
KOBB: With an unprovoked attack.
GUL EVEK [smug]: Unprovoked, was it? Do you deny that the Federation is engaging in organized terrorist activities against the Cardassian people? Deliberately attempting to undermine this treaty?
CAPT. J MARTIN: Evek, we may have trust issues with each other but let me assure you that the Federation does not conduct secret wars. 
GUL EVEK [scoffs]: Then perhaps then you can explain where the Federation ship came from, the one outfitted with photon torpedoes? 
John looks at Riley who shakes his head, doesn't know either... but throws it back at Evek...
CAPT. R MARTIN: Explaining why your ships were armed with Galor-class phaser banks? 
GUL EVEK: They have a right to defend themselves against organized terrorist activities. 
John looks over at Gul Evek.
CAPT. J MARTIN: Evek, I haven't heard any proof yet of organized terrorist activities. 
AMAROS: Because there is none.
GUL EVEK: On the contrary, we have the confession of the Federation terrorist responsible for the destruction of the Cardassian freighter you were escorting Captain.
A slow push into Martin as the impact hits him...
CAPT. J MARTIN [surprised]: A confession?
The Cardassian colonist hands Evek the PADD... as he reads...
GUL EVEK [re: PADD]: A forty three year old male human, William Patrick Samuels, born Bergan, Norway, Earth. 
AMAROS: We know who he is. What have you done with him? 
GUL EVEK: Came to the Federation colony on Volan Two twenty years ago. Married, wife's name Louise, two female children aged fourteen and twelve. He was quite cooperative once we apprehended him on Deep Space Nine.
CAPT. R MARTIN: And Colonel Kira allowed you to do it?
GUL EVEK: We asked for her help.
Evek nods to the Cardassian colonist, who then hands a data clip to Amaros... Amaros inserts the data clip into a console...
On the desktop monitor shows Samuels speaks in a medium close-up... he has been washed up for this video, looks fine at first glance but his eyes are dead and he has the pallid expression of a prisoner of war who has been tortured. He reads from a statement.
MISTER SAMUELS [monitor]: My name is William Samuels. I am being held for crimes against the Cardassian people. I have been well treated. I have confessed that, as a member of a well-armed anti-Cardassian force organized by Federation colonists, I set an implosion device that destroyed the freighter Bok'Nor. I deeply regret participating in this arbitrary attack that led to the deaths of over seventy five crewmen. To my wife and children, I'm sorry, and I love you
CAPT. J MARTIN: Are you aware that you violated the Seldonis Four convention governing treatment of prisoners of war?
GUL EVEK: The Selonis Convention applies to prisoners of war, which means you would have to acknowledge that the Federation has been supplying this rouge terrorist group with arms!
Both John and Riley look at each other knowing that they can't do much.
CAPT. B MARTIN: We'll want to talk to him ourselves. You'll make him available, of course...
Evek hits a combadge...
GUL EVEK [to com]: Bring him in.
AMAROS: He would have confessed to anything after you were through with him...
GUL EVEK: On the contrary, he confessed quite early in the interrogation procedure... far sooner than we expected. I believe he truly felt remorse.
Two Cardassians ENTER carrying a body bag on a stretcher...
GUL EVEK: Unfortunately, he committed suicide in his cell. 
Reactions. John zips back the top of the body bag and reveals the dead face of the man we just saw on the recording. 
Amaros suddenly explodes, charges Evek and grabs him with two hands at his throat, choking him... Evek falls backward, Amaros goes down on top of him...Brandon moves in first as everyone pulls them apart... finally, they succeed... but it seems like a war might break out in this room... the Cardassians and Federation colonists look at each other with bitter hatred.
CAPT. J MARTIN: Get out of here Evek.
Evek and his men as well as the Cardassian colonist leaves.
RILEY: Go on. We'll talk later. 
KOBB: We can't let them get away with this.
RILEY: We'll talk later. You go on.
DR. LANGFORD: With your permission sirs I'd like to take the body to the Archer to determine how he died.
CAPT. J MARTIN: Very well Pete.
Doctor Langford taps his combadge.
DR. LANGFORD [to com]: Carlson to Archer two to beam directly to sickbay.
Doctor Langford and the body bag dematerialized.
EXT. VOLAN COLONY - DAY
Same shot of colony.
INT. VOLAN COLONY MEETING HOUSE - DAY
Except for John and Riley, the council chamber is now deserted... the quiet in the large room now echoes the loneliness of these two men's positions...Brandon paces slowly, quietly bitter...
RILEY [sighs]: I knew him. Bill Samuels was a farmer. He cultivated his land for twenty years. He raised two kids on that land. He made something out of that land and the Federation told him he had to give it all up to the Cardassians. Well, he just was not willing to do that. 
JOHN [arguing the Federation's position]: And it was people like him who made both sides realize that some accommodation had to be made for the colonies so they could stay.
RILEY: The Cardassians have no intention of allowing these people to stay. They will either force them out or they will kill them. It's already started. Not a day goes when there's not some random act of violence against our people. Every Federation colonist knows you do not go out alone at night. Can you imagine living in that kind of fear? 
JOHN: If you're saying the Cardassian authorities are not enforcing the laws, we can.
RILEY [scoff]: Enforcing the laws? The Cardassian "authorities" were part of a mob 
that stoned two of our colonists on the streets of Ropal City three days ago...
John turns to face his brother.
JOHN: That's something the Federation can take up with the Cardassians at the highest level.
RILEY [shakes his head, sarcastic]: Well that will help a lot. The word is the Cardassian High Command is arming their colonists to the teeth.
John turns in surprise of that.
JOHN: You think they'd allow them to arm?
RILEY: I'm not sure but whatever is going on here we've got to stop it.
CUT TO:
EXT-FEDERATION-CARDASSIAN BORDER
Enterprise continues on course for Starbase 211 to deliver the body of William Samuels to be transported back to Earth for a proper burial.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
LTJG. KAYE: We'll arrive at Starbase 211 in a few hours Captain.
CAPT. MARTIN: Thanks Lieutenant.
Commander Ro turns to him.
CMDR. RO: You alright John?
John looks over at her.
CAPT. MARTIN: I'm not sure Ro after the chat I had with my brother I've never seen him so into the mission.
Then Lieutenant Mason studies his console.
LT. MASON: Captain, we're receiving an incoming transmission from the Vetar.
John turns to Ro.
CAPT. MARTIN: That's Evek's vessel what's the nature of the transmission?
He checks his console.
LT. MASON: Gul Evek has been taken by the Maquis.
Both Captain Martin and Commander Ro are shocked by this.
CUT TO:
INT-UNKNOWN BUILDING
Gul Evek is tied up to a chair as a cloth bag is removed from his head as he winces to the bright light shining in his eyes as he sees Kobb and Amaros.
GUL EVEK: Where am I?
KOBB: Shut up Spoon head.
And Amaros smacks Evek out of the chair as one of the Maquis puts him back into it as Riley comes out of the shadows as he walks up to Evek.
RILEY: You're going to tell us about your weapons depot.
Evek looks at him.
[END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-CARDASSIAN BORDER
The Enterprise is next to the U.S.S. Yorktown NCC-1717-A she's a California-class vessel.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
The wall monitor shows the Badlands as well as the ion trail of a freighter as the camera pans back to show Captain Jessica Smith standing next to the wall monitor.
CAPT. SMITH: A Klingon freighter two light years from the Demilitarized zone has ID'ed the warp signature. The ship did change course just as you predicted the only issue is that the vessel went to several different M-class worlds.
The monitor shows it as John walks over to the monitor.
CAPT. MARTIN: Hmm, why don't you take these three planets and Enterprise takes these three planets and hope that we find Evek.
CAPT. SMITH: Got it.
She goes to the doors and then turns to face John.
CAPT. SMITH: Be careful John.
CAPT. MARTIN [smiles]: You to.
She leaves.
EXT-FEDERATION-CARDASSIAN BORDER
The Enterprise and Yorktown depart from each other.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
The crew are at their stations as Lieutenant Mason works at his station.
LT. MASON: Nothing on long range or short range scanners.
LTJG. SITO: Confirmed. 
CAPT. MARTIN: He's got to be here.
LTJG. SITO: Hello, I got something one of the ion trails leads to a M-Class planet bearing 1-1-0 mark 40.
CAPT. MARTIN: Set a course.
LTJG. KAYE: Aye, sir.
EXT-OUTER EDGE OF THE BADLANDS
The Enterprise approaches the Badlands.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
The transparent viewer shows the badlands.
LTJG. KAYE: It's huge.
CMDR. RO: It's a stretch of the Cardassian border ships try to avoid. A lot of plasma storms in the area.
CAPT. MARTIN: A couple of ships have been lost there over the past year or two...
LTCMDR. T'MIR: Sensor resolution will be limited when we enter the fields.
LT. MASON: Deflectors won't work either if we come across any attacking vessels we'll be wide open.
Martin considers this.
CAPT. MARTIN: It's our only whereabouts to Gul Evek's location take us in.
LTJG. KAYE: Aye, sir.
EXT-BADLANDS
The Enterprise is traveling through a plasma storm... it approaches a large asteroid...
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
LTJG. SITO: Scanning the surface. I've located the ship.
CAPT. MARTIN: Bio-signs.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: I am detecting about 4 humans and one Cardassian it is Gul Evek.
CAPT. MARTIN: Mister Mason you're with me have Doctor Langford and a security team meet me in transporter room 2 you've got the bridge.
CMDR. RO: Captain, I must remind you that your place is on the bridge.
CAPT. MARTIN: I understand that but these people have already met me it would be unwise to introduce someone else and besides my brother's there he'll keep them in line.
Martin and Mason enter the lift.
CUT TO:
EXT-PLANET SURFACE, DAY
Captain Martin, Lieutenant Mason, Doctor Langford and two Security officers TRANSPORT into the scene, wearing tactical vests with phasers ready...widen to show a small temporary camp near a cliff-side...
inside the camp stand a half-dozen Federation colonists (including Niles, the settler who masqueraded as the Starfleet Security Officer back on DS9, and the American Indian we saw earlier at the Volan Colony Meeting House). All hold phaser rifles, the rifles aimed at the away team.
RILEY [O.S. With friendly regret]: I'm glad to see you had no trouble finding us, John.
He moves into their view and signals to the others to disarm the officers... they do... John offers no resistance...
RILEY: It seems that one disaster after another keeps bringing us back together again.
Off John's reaction...
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
INT-PLANET SURFACE, MAIN CAMP-DAY
RILEY has brought JOHN to a secluded area where the Maquis have made a temporary camp. In the background, we see MASON, LANGFORD and TWO SECURITY OFFICERS, surrounded by a handful of armed Maquis.
Though Riley continues to keep his phaser trained on John both men, at least initially, try their best to keep the mood light and unthreatening. After all, they've been close for a long time and neither is anxious to see their friendship end. Still, the tension between them is never far from the surface.
RILEY is especially uncomfortable. He knows that he's betrayed John and his family name, and he also has mixed feelings about turning his back on Starfleet. This is not a man who has an easy time justifying the use of violence.
RILEY [smiles]: You should have seen the look on your face when you saw me standing there, John. 
JOHN: I hardly recognized you without your uniform.
Riley reaches down into a satchel and takes out his folded Starfleet uniform, which he offers to his brother.
RILEY [re: the Uniform]: Well, it's been feeling a little tight lately.
John looks at the uniform and then reluctantly accepts it.
JOHN: Just like that you're throwing away a promising career.
RILEY [sighs]: It's just a uniform, John.
John reacts to what his brother just said.
JOHN: Riley I remember when you first put it on mom and dad as well as Brie and I were so proud of you.
Riley realizes that he has betrayed his family but he can't go back.
RILEY: John, you should know what it's like being out here in the frontier.
JOHN: Riley where's Evek?
He motions two men who brought a wounded Evek to them.
RILEY: His questioning got a bit violent.
CAPT. MARTIN: Doc take him back to the Enterprise for a full medical work over.
DR. LANGFORD: Aye, sir come on.
RILEY [frustrated]: I never thought I'd see the day when you'd side with a Cardassian against me. 
JOHN: Damn it, Riley. I'm on your side.
RILEY: You've got a funny way of showing it.
JOHN: I'm trying to stop you from making one of the biggest mistakes of your life again. The Federation believes in the treaty. If you destroy it, Starfleet will come after you and they won't be satisfied until you're behind bars. If we work together to end the violence 
RILEY: The violence will never end as long as the Central Command continues to smuggle weapons to their colonies. I wish there were a better way to handle this thing. I really do. Nobody wants peace any more than the Maquis. 
JOHN: Riley.
Riley backs up.
RILEY: I'm sorry we won't be working together, John. It would've been nice. Like old times.
As John walks towards his officers, Hudson stays back and points his phaser at John. Mason sees this and shouts a warning.
LT. MASON: CAPTAIN!
Two of the Maquis shoot Mason and two security guards. John whirls back toward Riley.
RILEY: I'm sorry.
Riley shoots John, who collapses to the ground.
RILEY: Okay, let's go. Knowing John's temper when he wakes up, we won't want to be here. Come on. Let's move out.
And as Riley and the Maquis EXIT...
EXT-PLANET ORBIT
The Enterprise is in orbit of the planet.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY
John wakes up and looks around as Commander Ro looks at him.
CAPT. MARTIN [groans]: What happened?
CMDR. RO: When you didn't respond I beamed down with a security team and we found you and the others laying on the ground.
CAPT. MARTIN: My brother h-he betrayed me and our family.
Commander Ro feels for John knowing how close he and his siblings were to each other.
John leaves sickbay.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK SEVEN CORRIDOR
John is walking to the turbo-lift as Commander Ro follows.
CMDR. RO: At least we rescued Evek.
John remains silent as they walk up to a turbo-lift and enter it.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TURBO-LIFT CART
They enter the lift.
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Deck 1, main bridge.
Lift starts moving as John hits the wall.
JOHN: Why didn't I see this coming Ro?
RO: I'm not sure but my guess would have to be that he must of felt sorry for them.
JOHN: I always told my father that this treaty was a bad idea that something would happen and something did happen not one but two Cardassian freighters were destroyed two years apart from each other.
RO: read the reports from Commander Sisko.
JOHN: And to top it off they now have a Starfleet Captain with years of training and knowledge of Starfleet defense codes.
The lift stops.
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INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Turbo-lift doors opened and both Captain Martin and Commander Ro walk onto the bridge.
CAPT. MARTIN: Jamie set course for Starbase 211.
LTJG. KAYE: Aye, sir.
Captain Martin sits in the Captain's chair disappointed that his brother betrayed Starfleet and their family.
EXT-FEDERATION-CARDASSIAN BORDER
Enterprise is docked at Starbase 211.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM II
Fleet Admiral Alynna Nechayev beams aboard.
CAPT. MARTIN: Admiral Nechayev welcome aboard.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: I'd like to speak with you in your ready room.
CAPT. MARTIN: Sure right this way.
He leads her to the turbo-lift.
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INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: The Cardassian Central Command has gone on military alert in response to the kidnapping and brutal torture of Gul Evek.
CAPT. MARTIN: I'm not surprised.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: Command has sent me and 4 other Starships to reinforce the border should they try anything.
John puts his cup of tea down.
CAPT. MARTIN: But Admiral, there's a bigger issue here than the Cardassians wanting revenge for the brutal torture of one of their most famous military commanders.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: What's that?
CAPT. MARTIN: The Maquis.
Nechayev looks at him.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: The Maquis...are a bunch of irresponsible hotheads.
John looks at her.
CAPT. MARTIN: Admiral those hotheads were responsible for several attacks on Cardassian bases and ships in the 2370s.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: I'm aware of that, Captain. We never should've allowed those colonists to remain on the Cardassian side of the Demilitarized zone. 
CAPT. MARTIN: From what Jean-Luc told me they didn't want to leave all that hard work those blood, sweat, and tears just because we bent over for the Cardassians.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: Don't they realize that they're jeopardizing our treaty with the Cardassians?
CAPT. MARTIN: I don't think they care ma'am.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: What about Captain Martin your brother? He's lived with these people. What's his analysis of the situation? 
CAPT. MARTIN: I'll have to ask him.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: See that you do.
She starts to leave his ready room but turns back to him.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: And Captain, establish a dialogue with the Maquis. They're still Federation citizens. I'm sure they'll listen to reason. Good luck, Captain. 
She leaves as Commander Ro enters.
CAPT. MARTIN [frustrated]: Establish a dialogue? What the hell does she think I've been trying to do? 
CMDR. RO: Captain?
CAPT. MARTIN: Just because a group of people belongs to the Federation it does not mean that they are saints.
CMDR. RO: Excuse me?
CAPT. MARTIN: Ro, do you know what the trouble is?
CMDR. RO [confused]: No?
CAPT. MARTIN: Earth, there is no poverty, no crime, no war. You look out the window of Starfleet headquarters and you see paradise. Well, it's easy to be a saint in paradise, but the Maquis do not live in paradise. Out there in the Demilitarized zone, all the problems haven't been solved yet. Out there, there are no saints, just people. Angry, scared, determined people who are going to do whatever it takes to survive whether it meets with Federation approval or not. 
Commander Ro looks at him.
CMDR. RO: Gul Evek has been released to guest quarters and he's been raiding the replicator.
CAPT. MARTIN: I don't blame him for that I would do the same thing.
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INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE GUEST QUARTERS
Evek unstops a bottle and dribbles the thick kanar into his glass when the doorbell rings.
GUL EVEK: Enter.
Doors opened and Captain Martin enters.
CAPT. MARTIN: I just came by to see how you were doing.
GUL EVEK [smiles]: I find a good meal extremely relaxing, especially after a difficult day. 
CAPT. MARTIN: Same here.
GUL EVEK: Really? I wonder what else we have in common.
CAPT. MARTIN: Very little I imagine.
GUL EVEK: We both love the service we both have families.
CAPT. MARTIN: True.
John looks at him.
GUL EVEK: Captain, one thing does puzzle me. Surely the Central Command was informed of my kidnapping.
CAPT. MARTIN: They learned about it almost as soon as it happened.
Evek looks at him.
GUL EVEK: Then why was I rescued by you? Why wasn't the border surrounded by Cardassian ships demanding my release? 
CAPT. MARTIN: Well, according to Admiral Nechayev a Legate Parn contacted her.
GUL EVEK: Ah. I'm sure he made some rather ugly threats on my behalf. 
CAPT. MARTIN: Not really but he will have a Cardassian cruiser meet us to return you to the Vetar.
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EXT-FEDERATION-CARDASSIAN BORDER
The Enterprise meets up with a Federation taskforce comprised of the Yorktown, Stargazer, and Sutherland
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
LT. MASON: We're being hailed by the Stargazer it's Fleet Captain Jean-Luc Picard.
CAPT. MARTIN: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of Stargazer and Fleet Captain Picard.
FLT CAPT. PICARD [viewer]: John, Admiral Nechayev informed us of the situation
CAPT. MARTIN: The Maquis has returned.
FLT CAPT. PICARD [viewer]: Let's stop them
John nods and transmission ends.
CAPT. MARTIN: Lieutenant get into formation.
LTJG. KAYE: Aye, sir.
EXT-SPACE
The Enterprise leading the fleet out into deep space.
CUT TO:
EXT-FEDERATION-CARDASSIAN BORDER, DMZ, VOLAN SYSTEM
An establishing shot of Volan III.
EXT. VOLAN COLONY - DAY
Establishing this Federation colony situated in Cardassian territory on Volan Three...
INT. VOLAN COLONY MEETING HOUSE - DAY
KOBB is presiding. Amaros is among those present.
KOBB: I've also been recently informed that thirty five people had to be hospitalized on Umoth Eight after eating from public food replicators. Sabotage is suspected. 
AMAROS: Then from now on, guards should be posted at all public replicators throughout the colonies. 
KOBB: Thank you. Now, about the new curfew. 
John materialized in the meeting hall as they're about to reach for their weapons.
JOHN: Whoa, I am unarmed I come to speak to you on behalf of the Federation and Cardassian Peace Treaty of 2370.
KOBB: Captain Branson, what a pleasant surprise. If you'll just wait a moment, I'll finish up this meeting and we can talk privately.
JOHN: That won't be necessary. I want everyone to hear what I have to say. I don't know how many of you here actually belong to the Maquis. Those of you who don't probably have friends who do. So please make sure you pass along what I'm about to tell you. There is a treaty currently in place between Cardassia and the Federation. If you make yourself the enemy of Cardassia, you make yourself the enemy of the Federation. 
AMAROS: That is outrageous! 
KOBB: Agreed. 
JOHN: I know the Maquis is planning to attack a Cardassian weapons depot. My advice to them and to you is to call it off, because I'll be waiting there and I'll stop you.
Suddenly all the doors to the chamber open and Riley and several armed Maquis ENTER.
RILEY: A very rousing speech, John. I suppose my best rebuttal would be to kill you.
John looks at his brother.
JOHN: Father taught us to never shoot an unarmed man.
RILEY: True but father was always one who cared more about peace then fighting the good fight.
John puts the satchel on the table.
RILEY: What's this?
JOHN: Your uniform.
RILEY [half-smiles]: You always were an optimist.
JOHN: Let's just say I had a good teacher Captain Picard when I was aboard the Enterprise taught me to always be an optimist person, the way I see it, now that we've stopped the shipments of Cardassian weapons, there's no longer any need for the Maquis. You and I can work together to reach a peace agreement with the Cardassian colonies.
Riley puts the satchel back on the table.
RILEY: I'm sorry John it's too late for that.
JOHN: You know that I have a fleet out there awaiting for you are you really going to risk 100 people for a Cardassian arms depot!
RILEY: We're in a war here, and I intend to win it. I could use your help, John, and I'm asking you as your brother. 
John backs away from Riley realizing he can't get through to his brother.
JOHN: And as your brother I have to say no and if you attack that depot, you'll have to get through me first. 
Riley turns to leave as he gets out his phaser.
RILEY: I hope not. I truly hope not. 
He turns and aims his phaser at the satchel and phasers his uniform into atoms, and he leaves John knows that the next time he sees his brother, one of them might not survive.
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EXT-SPACE
Enterprise and the taskforce at in position.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Red lights are flashing as Captain Martin sits in the Captain's chair as he turns to Lieutenant Mason at tactical.
CAPT. MARTIN: Hail the Yorktown.
LT. MASON: She's responding.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the Yorktown.
CAPT. MARTIN: Jess what do you have to report?
CAPT. SMITH [viewer]: So, far no sign of the Maquis vessels but we are maintaining full sensor scans
LTJG. KAYE: It's possible they changed the time frame of their attack. Postponed it a day or a week?
CAPT. MARTIN: No they'll be here the longer they wait, the greater the chance the weapons depot will be moved to another location.
LTJG. SITO: Captain, I'm picking up two Federation ships headed our way.
He quickly goes to the two chairs sits in the Captain's chair and presses the panel on the arm rest.
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Enterprise to lead Maquis vessel, this isn't going to work, Riley. Turn those ships around before someone gets hurt. 
RILEY [viewer]: Please, John. Don't make me open fire on you
INT-MAQUIS RAIDER CANOPY
AMAROS: He's not going to listen. 
RILEY: Initiating evasive maneuvers. Signal Niles to follow my lead.
AMAROS: Got it.
EXT-SPACE
The Maquis ships swoop diagonally away from the Starfleet vessels, which open fire as they pursue.
INT-U.S.S. YORKTOWN MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LTJG. CAETANO: They're breaking off!
CAPT. SMITH [to com]: John, they're breaking off!
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. MARTIN: Engage tractor beams!
INT-MAQUIS RAIDER CANOPY
Ship jerks.
RILEY: Damn it. 
AMAROS: They've got Niles, too. 
RILEY [coolly, to com]: John, release us.
CAPT. MARTIN [monitor]: You know I can't do that!
Riley gives in to the inevitable.
RILEY: Then I suggest you duck. Fire on their beam emitter.
EXT-SPACE
The Maquis ships, netted by tractor beams, open fire on the Starfleet vessels.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH!
LTJG. SITO: They're targeting our tractor emitters!
WHUMPH!
LT. MASON: Ventral deflectors are down to 97%!
CAPT. SHELBY [com voice]: Shelby to Enterprise we're losing tractor lock!
WHUMPH! Sparks erupt from the ceiling and MSD.
LTJG. SITO: Tractor beam has failed!
CAPT. SMITH [com voice]: They're breaking away
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Enterprise to fleet break and pursuit disable fire only, repeat disable fire only.
EXT-SPACE
Riley's ship veers off, avoiding the phaser fire. But the other Maquis ship takes a couple of hits. Energy courses across the hull as its engines shut down.
INT-MAQUIS RAIDER CANOPY
AMAROS: They got Niles his engines are down.
RILEY: We'll have to even the odds.
EXT-SPACE
The Maquis raider descends down on the Sutherland firing at her starboard nacelle causing it to flicker.
INT-U.S.S. SUTHERLAND MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Red lights are flashing as Lieutenant Atoa reports.
LT. ATOA: Starboard deflectors are failing!
CAPT. SHELBY: RE-ROUTE POWER!
WHUMPH!
LT. ATOA: No effect!
WHUMPH!
LT. LAVELLE: They hit our navigation array. I've lost attitude control. Attempting to compensate with manual thrusters.
LTCMDR. DJANGO: It's not working. Thrusters are still locked.
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INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Hang on Sutherland, Enterprise to Yorktown go assist the Sutherland we'll handle my brother.
CAPT. SMITH [com voice]: Aye, sir
EXT-SPACE
Yorktown heads to assist the Sutherland as the Enterprise goes to pursue Riley's raider.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LT. MASON: We're being hailed its your brother.
CAPT. MARTIN: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the canopy of the Maquis raider.
RILEY [viewer]: It's just you and me now John let's see how that Sovereign-class vessel of yours can really handle
CAPT. MARTIN: Riley, I can't let you start a war.
RILEY [viewer]: I'm not turning back
John gets up from the Captain's chair and walks in front of the ops and helm station.
CAPT. MARTIN: And I can't let you go forward.
Transmission ends.
LTJG. KAYE: They're making a run for the Depot!
CAPT. MARTIN: Stay with him.
LT. MASON: Phasers locked on target.
CAPT. MARTIN: Fire!
EXT-SPACE
The Enterprise pursues the Maquis raider firing her phasers at the vessel as it dodges the energy beam.
INT-MAQUIS RAIDER CANOPY
WHUMPH!
AMAROS: We're hit. Our photon torpedo tubes are out. 
RILEY: Switch to phasers and come about. Heading one-one-five mark two-three-six, target their main EPS junction here.
AMAROS: Got it.
EXT-SPACE
Riley's Maquis raider meets the Enterprise's challenge as she descends down and starts pounding the Enterprise's weaken dorsal deflectors and breaks them causing an explosion to erupt.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH! Huge shower of sparks erupt from the ceiling and MSD as power hums down.
LTJG. SITO: Direct hit to the EPS manifold. Main power just went down!
CMDR. RO: Switch to auxiliary power. 
LTJG. SITO: Done.
Lights and console screens start flickering due to the power lost.
LT. MASON: Dorsal deflectors are down!
LTJG. KAYE: We've got no warp or impulse engines.
Transparent viewer shows the Maquis raider.
CUT TO:
INT-MAQUIS RAIDER CANOPY
Canopy window shows the drifting Enterprise with her nacelles darken due to the damage she sustained.
AMAROS: Use the phasers. 
RILEY: I can't. They've knocked out the power couplings to our weapons array. 
AMAROS: What do we do?
RILEY [all business]: The only thing we can do. Get the hell out of here.
EXT-SPACE
The Maquis ship turns away from the drifting Enterprise.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LTJG. SITO: They're peeling off!
LT. MASON: Captain, now is our chance.
Captain Martin goes back to the two chairs and activates the viewer.
CAPT. MARTIN: Riley, it's over!
RILEY [viewer]: For now, anyway. Next time tell Starfleet to send someone else. It doesn't feel right, us shooting at one another
CAPT. MARTIN: There won't be a next time stand down!
RILEY [viewer]: I'm sorry I can't do that John.
LT. MASON: Captain, I can target their warp drive.
CAPT. MARTIN [ignoring Lieutenant Mason]: You run now, I won't be able to protect you. Starfleet'll track you down. You won't be safe anywhere, not even in the colonies.
RILEY [viewer]: Don't be so sure. I have a lot of friends here. Besides, I've got to help the Maquis finish this thing
CAPT. MARTIN: You'll be an outlaw, a hunted man. 
Riley thinks about this.
RILEY [viewer]: I'll miss you little bro
CAPT. MARTIN: You to.
Transmission ends.
LT. MASON: BUT CAPTAIN!
CAPT. MARTIN: STAND DOWN MISTER MASON! I promised the Cardassians I'd stop the Maquis and I have. But I will not kill a good man for trying to defend his home.
Lieutenant Mason leans forward on his console realizing that he had a chance to stop the Maquis from retreating and he failed.
CAPT. MARTIN: Let's return to Starbase 211 Lieutenant Kaye.
LTJG. KAYE: Aye, sir.
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EXT-FEDERATION-CARDASSIAN BORDER
Re-establishing shot of Starbase 211 with the outer docking rings for the larger Starfleet vessels, as the Enterprise sits in one.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
John and Jessica are having a romantic dinner.
JOHN: So, I heard that you received an award for capturing and detaining the Maquis crew of the raider you crippled.
JESSICA: Yeah Admiral Nechayev presented it to me.
John drinks his tea.
JESSICA: I know it was hard for you to fight Brandon.
John looks over at his wife.
JOHN [sighs]: Yeah it was I am just worried about next time we run into him.
Jessica looks over at her husband.
EXT-FEDERATION-CARDASSIAN BORDER
Establishing shot of Starbase 211 and three Federation vessels flying 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 Junior Grade	Chief Conn Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Sito Jaxa 	Sadie Waymire 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	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 	Ensign 	Assistance Chief Medical Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
Kobb 	TBA 	N/A 	Maquis Rebel
Amaros 	TBA 	N/A 	Maquis Rebel
Niles 	TBA 	N/A 	Maquis Rebel
===Special Guest Stars===
Character 	Actor(s) 	Rank 	Position
Alynna Nechayev 	TBA 	Fleet Admiral 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Saratoga
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
Danar 	TBA 	Gul 	CO, CDS Aldara
Evek 	TBA 	Gul 	Commanding Officer, CDS Vetar
Elizabeth Shelby 	Risha Denney 	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Sutherland NCC-72015
Samuel Lavelle 	TBA 	Commander 	Executive Officer, U.S.S. Sutherland NCC-72015
Manuele Atoa 	TBA 	Lieutenant 	Chief Tactical/Security Officer, U.S.S. Sutherland NCC-72015
Maria Django 	TBA 	Lieutenant Commander 	Chief Operations Officer, U.S.S. Sutherland NCC-72015
Atish Khatami 	TBA 	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Endeavour NCC-1895
Kathrine Stano 	TBA 	Lieutenant Commander 	Executive Officer, U.S.S. Endeavour NCC-1895
Stephen Klisiewicz	TBA 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	Science Officer, U.S.S. Endeavour NCC-1895
Tina Martin 	TBA 	Ensign 	Chief Conn Officer, U.S.S. Endeavour NCC-1895
Yataro 	TBA 	Lieutenant Commander 	Chief Engineer, U.S.S. Endeavour NCC-1895
Jessica Smith 	Ashley M. Kalfas	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Yorktown NCC-1717
T'Var 	TBA 	Lieutenant Commander 	Executive Officer, U.S.S. Yorktown NCC-1717
Nikki Caetano 	TBA 	Lieutenant Junior Grade	Navigational Officer, U.S.S. Yorktown NCC-1717
Paul Erickson 	TBA 	Ensign 	Chief Helm Officer, U.S.S. Yorktown NCC-1717
Sara Jones 	TBA 	Lieutenant 	Chief Security/Weapons Officer, U.S.S. Yorktown NCC-1717
Anthony Thrope 	TBA 	Lieutenant Commander 	Chief Engineer, U.S.S. Yorktown NCC-1717
Ashley Peterson 	TBA 	Lieutenant Commander 	Chief Medical Officer, U.S.S. Yorktown NCC-1717
Riley Martin 	TBA 	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Gandhi NCC-8789
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===