Complications (episode)

Complications is the 49th of (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds) TOS Season 4.
==Synopsis==
Lieutenant Carlson is given the assignment to go into the Venka Nebula and take readings. But she encounters a Klingon shuttle and meets Kargan a young Klingon officer after she returns to the Enterprise General Kol demands his return and threatens to destroy the Enterprise. 
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
Runabout Tennessee approaches a nebula.
LT. CARLSON'S [voice over]: Chief Conn Officer's Log Stardate 7258.1, We've been in the Shackleton Expanse for about a year now, and I've really haven't gotten to know that many people aside from the crew. But I feel that my luck is going to change! Captain Branson has just given me an assignment to explore a certain spot of the Venka Nebula
INT-RUNABOUT TENNESSEE CANOPY
LT. CARLSON'S [voice over]: The captain told me that he needed his best pilot to navigate through the nebula. This will give me a chance to prove myself as a valuable crew member of the Enterprise, because I will be the only one in the shuttle. I’m preparing for my first major away mission, and hope that I will be able to impress the captain
Lieutenant Carlson is at the helm of the Tennessee.
LT. CARLSON [to com]: Computer what's the time?
COMPUTER VOICE: 1345 hours
Kara taps the console bored out of her mind but she makes the time.
LT. CARLSON [to com]: Computer how long will it take to complete the scans?
COMPUTER VOICE: One hour and thirty seconds
LT. CARLSON: Begin scans.
COMPUTER VOICE: Scan beginning now
Lieutenant Carlson sits at the helm waiting.
INT-KLINGON WARBIRD MAIN BRIDGE
The transparent viewer shows the Runabout.
CMDR. KOR: There. You see?
GEN. KOL: We should teach them the price of displaying their markings in our space.
CMDR. KOR: I'll go.
GEN. KOL: No, let your son go.
CMDR. KOR: He's not ready.
GEN KOL: He thinks he is. He's been demanding a chance for weeks to earn his honor in battle Kor.
CMDR. KOR: Alright.
CUT TO:
INT-RUNABOUT TENNESSEE CANOPY
[As Lieutenant Carlson is reviewing the scans she's shaken by phaser hit.]
LT. CARLSON: Computer report?
COMPUTER VOICE: The shuttlecraft has sustained phaser fire. Minor damage to aft shields
LT. CARLSON: Source?
COMPUTER VOICE: A Klingon spacecraft closing at one nine five mark six
She sees the Klingon shuttle fly over head.
LT. CARLSON: Computer, open a channel to the Klingon vessel. This is Lieutenant Kara Carlson of the Federation Starship Enterprise. Why have you fired on me? 
KARGAN [monitor]: You're in Klingon Space Federation
LT. CARLSON: I wasn't aware of that. I have no hostile intentions. Power down your weapons and I'll leave.
KARGAN [monitor]: No one who violates Klingon space leaves
LT. CARLSON: Look, kid, my starship is only a few light years away.
KARGAN [monitor]: I am not your son, Federation. I am your executioner
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT, STARTING CREDITS]
===Act 1===
FADE IN
INT-RUNABOUT TENNESSEE CANOPY [RED ALERT]
[EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALL OVER OPENING SCENES.]
LT. CARLSON [to com]: Carlson to Klingon vessel. Listen carefully. I do not want a fight. Stand down or I'll be forced to return fire. 
WHUMPH! 
WHUMPH! Lieutenant Carlson inputs commands into the helm station.
EXT-SPACE
The Tennessee pulls off an L-4 and gets behind the Klingon shuttle.
INT-RUNABOUT TENNESSEE CANOPY [RED ALERT]
LT. CARLSON [to com]: Carlson to Klingon vessel. I've established a direct weapons lock on your engine core. This is my final warning. If you don't stand down, I will destroy your ship.
The Klingon shuttle unleashes a torpedo volley.
LT. CARLSON: Alright, if that's the way you want to play it. 
EXT-SPACE
The Runabout fires her twin phasers as two blue energy beams lance out and score a direct hit causing damage to the shuttle.
INT-RUNABOUT TENNESSEE CANOPY [RED ALERT]
Window shows the damaged vessel.
LT. CARLSON [to com]: Carlson to Klingon vessel. Do you read me? Computer, are there any life signs inside the Klingon vessel?
COMPUTER VOICE: Affirmative. One life sign
LT. CARLSON [to com]: Klingon ship, your engine core is critical. You have less than thirty seconds to evacuate. Do you read me? If you have an escape pod, you must eject now. Computer, establish a transporter lock on the lifeform.
COMPUTER: Acknowledged. Targeting scanners
LT. CARLSON:Prepare to beam him aboard.
COMPUTER VOICE: Scanners locked
LT. CARLSON: Energize.
[Unconscious Kargan is beamed aboard. His ship goes KaBOOM!]
LT. CARLSON [to com]: Carlson to Enterprise, Enterprise do you read, computer, damage report.
COMPUTER: Long-range communications, lateral sensor array and aft shields are offline
LT. CARLSON: Great! Welcome aboard.
CUT TO:
EXT-SPACE
Enterprise is at impulse speed.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Captain Branson is sitting at his desk.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: It's not that I feel that I'm not making contributions as Chief Of Operations officer.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kyle you're making a remarkable contribution to this ship Commander Williams has never seen the EPS conduits working at peek efficacy.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: All you had to do was to reconfigure the power systems.
CAPT. BRANSON: And you earned your place as member of this crew.
Then the com activates.
CMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: Captain you're needed on the bridge
They leave the ready room.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
They walk onto the bridge. 
CAPT. BRANSON: What's up?
CMDR. IVANOVA: Lieutenant Carlson is overdue.
CAPT. BRANSON: What's her current position?
Lieutenant Mitchell checks his console.
LT. MITCHELL: Course 2-1-3 mark 12.
CAPT. BRANSON: Set a course for her position.
RELIEF HELM OFFICER: Aye, sir.
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
The Shuttle is at impulse.
INT-RUNABOUT TENNESSEE CANOPY
Kargan is tied up as he wakes up.
KARGAN: What am I doing here?
Lieutenant Carlson turns to face him.
LT. CARLSON: Well, let's see you attacked my shuttle and I was forced to defend myself and beamed you over when your ship damage and exploded after I beamed you over and I took your weapons and tied you up.
KARGAN: Release me human!
LT. CARLSON: Let me think nope I won't release you.
She turns back to her console and sets course back to the Enterprise.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The Runabout meets up with the Enterprise.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK 10 CORRIDOR
Two security officers take Kargan to the brig.
CAPT. BRANSON: How did he come to intercept you?
LT. CARLSON: His vessel just appeared out of nowhere and started opening fire on my shuttle.
CMDR. IVANOVA: Well, at least you're alive Kara.
CAPT. BRANSON: Set course for Starbase Six.
LT. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
She leaves to head back to the bridge.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The Enterprise heads to Starbase Six.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK SEVEN BRIG AREA, BRIG CELL 9
In the brig Kargan sits on the cot.
CAPT. BRANSON: Why did you attack my officer?
Kargan crosses his arms.
CAPT. BRANSON: The last time I encountered your people I returned Mara to Kargh, so tell me why did you attack my officer!
He gets up and walks up to the force field.
KARGAN: Your officer was near our border that gave me the right to attack her!
CAPT. BRANSON: So you just did it for reasons you see fit?
Then the com activates.
CMDR. IVANOVA [com voice]: Captain Branson report to the bridge
Captain Branson leaves the brig area.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Turbo-lift doors opened and Captain Branson walks onto the bridge and walks over to the Captain's chair.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
CMDR. IVANOVA: We detected some brief tachyon emissions.
CAPT. BRANSON: Tachyon emissions so it could be Klingon?
LT. MITCHELL: Or Romulans.
CAPT. BRANSON: It's too far from their borders.
LTCMDR. T'LAR: Sensors have detected a massive tachyon emissions two Klingon battle cruisers decloaking!
Transparent viewer shows the two Klingon K'Tinga-class warbirds decloaking.
CAPT. BRANSON [shocked]: BATTLE STATIONS!
Lights dimmed as klaxons blare.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE VARIOUS DECKS [RED ALERT]
The crew heads to their battle stations.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Two Klingon K'Tinga-class warbirds approach Enterprise with their disruptor ports opened.
[END OF ACT ONE, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise faces two Klingon battle cruisers.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LT. MASON: Phaser banks are fully powered and torpedo launchers are fully loaded and deflectors are at 100%.
Captain Branson turns to him.
CAPT. BRANSON: Hold for my orders Julia hail them.
Lieutenant Smith works at her console.
LT. SMITH: No response.
LT. CARLSON: Evasive maneuvers sir?
CAPT. BRANSON: Hold our position.
LT. MITCHELL: These Klingons mean business sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: So do we Mister Mitchell.
Lieutenant Smith has two fingers on her ear piece and turns.
LT. SMITH: Captain, we're being hailed by the lead Klingon cruiser.
Captain Branson gets up from the Captain's chair and walks down in front of the helm and navigational station.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the lead Klingon vessel.
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm John Branson Captain of the Federation Starship U.S.S. Enterprise, you're in violation of the Federation-Klingon Neutral Zone treaty of 2267.
GEN. KOL [viewer]: I am General Kol commanding officer of the Imperial Warship IKS Vorn, I have the right to cross the border Captain you have one of my officers
CAPT. BRANSON: He attacked one of my officers while she was on a shuttle mission.
GEN. KOL [viewer]: You will return my officer or I'll destroy your ship!
Transmission ends as Captain Branson turns to Lieutenant Smith.
CAPT. BRANSON: Get me Starfleet Command.
LT. SMITH [nods]: Aye, sir.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise continues to face the two warships.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM [RED ALERT]
The wall monitor shows the office of Admiral Austin onboard his flagship the U.S.S. John Chamberlin a Foley-Class Dreadnought.
ADM. AUSTIN [monitor]: What's the situation so far Captain?
CAPT. BRANSON: So far the Klingons haven't fired at us yet.
ADM. AUSTIN [monitor]: I've dispatched a Federation battlegroup to your position they'll be there in a few hours
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: I was hoping not to have to fight them sir.
ADM. AUSTIN [monitor]: Captain, I understand but we need to keep that Klingon as our prisoner if we want to know what they're planning
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: Aye, sir.
ADM. AUSTIN [monitor]: Austin out
Transmission ends as John stands there thinking about what Admiral Austin said.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The Enterprise is facing the two Klingon D7-class warbirds.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
The doors to the ready room open and Captain Branson walks out as Commander Ivanova looks at him.
CMDR. IVANOVA: What's the word?
CAPT. BRANSON: Admiral Austin has is dispatching a battlegroup to assist us.
LT. MITCHELL: It would take most of them a few hours to get to our position sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: I know.
CMDR. IVANOVA: So far the Klingon cruisers haven't opened up on us.
CAPT. BRANSON: Let's hope they don't.
[END OF ACT TWO FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise is face to face with two Klingon warbirds.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM [RED ALERT]
Wall monitor shows the brig area and Kargan sitting in the brig cell.
CAPT. BRANSON: So he's said nothing?
CMDR. IVANOVA: Nope well except we're going to die in Klingon.
LT. MASON: We may need to beat him.
CAPT. BRANSON: No we're not using brute force to get him to talk.
LTCMDR. T'LAR: What about a mind meld?
CAPT. BRANSON: What are you saying T'Lar?
LTCMDR. T'LAR: I could meld with him to get the information that we need on Klingon defense plans.
DR. CARLSON: Out of the question we don't know if it'll work I almost lost you to the meld you did with Commander Clarkson.
LTCMDR. T'LAR: We are out of options Steven.
CAPT. BRANSON: Do it.
T'Lar leaves to prepare.
DR. CARLSON: I hope that I don't end up with my wife as my patient.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK SEVEN, BRIG AREA, BRIG CELL NINE
Commander T'Lar, Lieutenant Mason and two guards walk over to the cell and disengages the force field, and Commander T'Lar enters as she walks over to Kargan and she puts her hand on the side of his face.
LTCMDR. T'LAR: My mind to your mind. Our minds are merging. Our minds are one, I feel what you feel. I know what you know.
Kargan tries to resist the meld but T'Lar keeps her grip on him.
LT. MASON: T'Lar are you alright?
T'Lar still in the meld.
LT. MASON: T'LAR!
He grabs her arm as the meld is broken.
LTCMDR. T'LAR [gasping]: I'm fine Lieutenant I'm...
She passes out.
LT. MASON [to com]: Mason to Sickbay medical emergency!
T'Lar convulses.
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT] 
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise is facing the two Klingon cruisers.
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over]: Captain's Log Supplemental, A few hours has passed since General Kol has threaten to destroy us if we don't return Kargan to him
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY [RED ALERT]
Doctor Carlson and his medical staff are treating Commander T'Lar.
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over, continuing]: Commander T'Lar has been sent to Sickbay after a meld has gone wrong with the Klingon prisoner, so far she's alright but Steven isn't happy with my decision to have her do the meld
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Captain Branson is looking at the transparent viewer showing the two Klingon warships, Commander Ivanova walks over to him.
CMDR. IVANOVA: Report from Doctor Carlson T'Lar is responding well to treatment, but she'll be out for a few days.
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: At least she doesn't have severe neural damage.
CMDR. IVANOVA [nod]: Yeah.
She looks at the viewer showing the two warbirds.
CMDR. IVANOVA: What are they waiting for?
CAPT. BRANSON: I am not sure Z.
LT. CARLSON: They're probably waiting for us to return Kargan to them.
CAPT. BRANSON: That's not going to happen.
Then Lieutenant Mason reports.
LT. MASON: They're charging weapons!
[The lead vessel fires a torpedo.]
LT. CARLSON: They missed our starboard nacelle by less than twenty meters.
LT. MASON: Shall I return fire sir?
CAPT. BRANSON: No that's probably a warning shot.
CMDR. IVANOVA: Not a very subtle warning shot. 
Captain Branson goes to the Captain's chair and sits down in it.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara, bring us about course 2-3-4 mark 20 full impulse speed.
LT. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
Lieutenant Carlson inputs commands into the helm.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise's impulse engines power up and the ship turns to port as the two Klingon warbirds turn to port as well and follows the Federation vessel.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LT. MITCHELL: The two Klingon vessels are following us on a parallel course sir.
CMDR. IVANOVA: They're determined to get their officer back.
CAPT. BRANSON: And we're determined to keep him.
LT. MASON: They're charging their disruptor ports!
CAPT. BRANSON: Full power to deflectors!
WHUMPH!
WHUMPH!
EXT-SPACE
The Klingon vessels are firing at the Enterprise hitting her deflectors making them flicker.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH!
WHUMPH!
LT. MASON: Deflectors are down to 87%!
CAPT. BRANSON: Evasive maneuver delta seven return fire!
Both Mason and Carlson comply with the orders.
EXT-SPACE
Enterprise pitches to port as she fires her phasers and torpedoes at the Klingon cruisers.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LT. MASON: Minimal damage to their deflectors.
CMDR. IVANOVA: Damn these Klingon vessels are tough.
CAPT. BRANSON: Yes they are but we're tougher torpedoes full spread fire!
Lieutenant Mason presses the firing button.
EXT-SPACE
The aft launcher fires a photon streaks towards the second cruiser and punches through the ventral deflectors causing damage.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LT. MASON: The port Klingon cruiser has taken damage to their ventral section.
WHUMPH!
WHUMPH! Sparks erupt from the ceiling and MSD.
LT. CARLSON: Should we go to warp?
CAPT. BRANSON: Hit it.
Lieutenant Carlson activates the warp drive.
EXT-SPACE
The Enterprise's warp engines power up and she zooms into warp as the two Klingon vessels return to the border.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LT. CARLSON: No sign of pursuit.
CAPT. BRANSON: Maintain course and speed inform Admiral Austin we're heading to the Starbase.
LT. SMITH: Aye, sir.
EXT-FEDERATION-KLINGON NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
Enterprise approaches Starbase Six as it's flanked by two Ares-Class cruisers.
[END OF ACT FOUR, FADE OUT, ENDING CREDITS]
==Cast==
===Starring===
*Jarvis Davidson as Captain John Branson
*Felecia Linkous as Commander Zhasa Ivanova
===Also Starring===
*Kevin Regan as Lieutenant Jack Mason
*Ferne Myers as Lieutenant Commander Stephanie Williams
*Jeremy Regan as Lieutenant Commander Kyle Clarkson
*Delena "Dee Lusk as Lieutenant Kara Carlson
*Blake Waymire as Lieutenant Tyson Mitchell
*Sadie Brickhouse as Lieutenant Julia Smith
*Jacob Elliot as Doctor Steven Carlson
*Becky Elliot as Lieutenant Commander T'Lar
===Guest Stars===
*TBA as Nurse Christine Chapel
*TBA as Lieutenant Elias Sheridan
*TBA as Transporter Chief Kayla Mackenzie
===Special Guest Stars===
*Josh Irwin as Admiral Joseph Austin
*TBA as Commander Kor
*TBA as General Kol
*TBA as Weapons Officer Kargan
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===