The Front (TNG episode)

The Front is the 2nd episode of the sixth season of Starship Enterprise.
==Synopsis==
After they're mission to destroy a Romulan shipyard the crew returns to Starbase 39-Sierra as they hear news that the Romulans have taken the Draken System from the Federation 10th & 4th battlegroups.
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT. SPACE - IRW DECIUS (OPTICAL)
It approaches Starbase 39-Sierra.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, IRW DECIUS
Captain Martin sits in the Captain's chair as his senior staff are at the stations.
LT. KAYE: Approaching Starbase 39-Sierra.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: I never thought I'd miss Starfleet field rations. Give me some freeze-dried peaches, or some powdered carrots.
DR. LANGFORD: It's not the food its the uncomfortable beds.
LT. SITO: We're being hailed by the ops command.
CAPT. MARTIN: Let's hear it.
STARFLEET COM VOICE: Captain Martin, Admiral Riker requests that you and your senior 
staff beam to his conference room for debriefing immediately''
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Tell the Admiral we're on our way. 
STARFLEET [OC]: Starbase out
CMDR. RO: Wonder what the Admiral wants?
CAPT. MARTIN: I'm not sure.
CUT TO:
INT. MARTIN'S OFFICE, STARBASE 39-SIERRA
The doors opened and both Captain Martin, his senior staff, and Admiral Riker enter the office.
ADM. RIKER: It's good that you made it back from your mission John.
CAPT. MARTIN: Same here we thought we weren't going to make it.
Admiral Riker turns to him.
ADM. RIKER: We lost the Draken System to the Romulans.
Their shocked at the news.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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Theme music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0MFmhCS08A
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INTRO:
CAPT. MARTIN [voice over]: Space the Final Frontier, These are the Voyages of the Starship Enterprise its continuing mission: To explore Strange New Worlds to seek out new life and new civilizations to boldly go where no one as go before! 
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A shot of the top of the Federation Dockyard as shuttles fly over the Federation base in orbit of Earth, as a Class-12 shuttle is shown launching and heads towards the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-E docked at the Dockyards.
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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 docking clamps release from the port side of the saucer.
JARVIS DAVIDSON
 AS
CAPT. JOHN MARTIN
Enterprise flies from Earth.
FELECIA LINKOUS
 AS
CMDR. RO LAREN
Enterprise flies through a nebula
KEVIN REGAN
 AS
LT. JACK MASON
The Enterprise flies over Vulcan as ships are coming and going.
FERNE MYERS
 AS
LTCMDR. COURTNEY JAMES
The Enterprise flies towards a strange looking nebula
JACOB ELLIOT
 AS
DR. PETER LANGFORD
The Enterprise flies over a planet with a planet in the background
SADIE BRICKHOUSE
 AS
LT. SITO JAXA
The Enterprise approaches Starbase 157 as the 7th fleet is flanking the base.
BECKY ELLIOT
 AS
LTCMDR. T'MIR
A Starfleet-Klingon battlegroup is shown as the Enterprise departs from the group and her warp engines power up and she leaps into warp in a burst of light.
CREATED BY:
JARVIS DAVIDSON & JEREMY REGAN
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT. FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
[EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALLING OVER OPENING SCENES]
An establishing shot of Starbase 39-Sierra as well as the 2nd battlegroup as fighters flyby.
INT. BRIEFING ROOM, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE
The senior staff are around the table.
LT. MASON: How long ago was this?
CAPT. MARTIN: While we were on our mission.
CMDR. RO: How many vessel?
CAPT. MARTIN: 23 vessels and at least 1,900 lives were lost.
John looks at his senior staff.
CMDR. RO: So what does Starfleet want to do about it?
CAPT. MARTIN: Admiral Riker is speaking with our allies right now it'll be a few hours before we get some information.
LT. MASON: What do we do till we are given a mission?
CAPT. MARTIN: We've been given a few hours shore leave dismissed.
The senior staff leaves as Commander Ro walks over to John.
CMDR. RO: How are you feeling John?
John looks over at her.
CAPT. MARTIN: I feel like we're losing this war Ro.
John leaves as well.
[END OF ACT ONE, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT. FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER [OPTICAL]
An establishing shot of Starbase 39-Sierra as well as different classes of ally vessels and fighters flying by.
INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE
John faces the window as Jessica walks up behind him and wraps her arms around his waist.
JESSICA: You are alright?
John turns to her.
JOHN [smiles]: I'm alright just worried about this war the Romulans are trying to push us from their borders.
JESSICA [smiles]: I know me and my crew almost didn't make it out of a recent battle.
JOHN: I'm just glad that you're alright.
They embraced.
CUT TO:
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE
John walks around the bridge as he surveys the repair teams working on consoles and conduits.
CAPT. MARTIN: How's the repairs coming Court?
Commander James walks over to him.
LTCMDR. JAMES: Here it is sir.
CAPT. MARTIN [re: PADD]: Impressive.
[COMM CHIRPS] As Lieutenant Mason walks over to his station to report.
LT. MASON: Captain, we're being hailed by Admiral Riker.
CAPT. MARTIN: On screen.
ANGLE TRANSPARENT VIEWER [OPTICAL]
shows the office of Admiral Riker aboard the Starbase.
CAPT. MARTIN: Admiral Riker what can I do for you?
VICE ADM. RIKER [viewer]: Captain I'm diverting you to Sector 432
John looks over at Ro then back to the viewer.
CAPT. MARTIN: That sector has been taking heavy attacks by the Romulans.
He nods.
VICE ADM. RIKER [viewer]: That's correct it appears that they're wanting to get the sector
CAPT. MARTIN: Sir, we're still conducting repairs.
He interlaces his fingers.
VICE ADM. RIKER [viewer]: I know John, but you and your crew are the best and we need to best
CAPT. MARTIN [sighs]: Aye, sir.
VICE ADM. RIKER [viewer]: I'll send you the coordinates and all information we have on the latest attack by Romulan forces, (beat) be careful John Starfleet out
Transmission ends.
CAPT. MARTIN: Jamie, set course for sector 432 warp 8.
LT. KAYE: Course set and laid in sir.
Captain Martin sits in the Captain's chair.
CAPT. MARTIN: Hit it.
She activates the warp drive.
EXT. FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER [OPTICAL]
The Enterprise departs from Starbase 39-Sierra and clears the Starbase defense grid and her nacelles flash and she shoots off into the distance in a burst of light.
INT. BRIEFING ROOM, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE
The senior staff are around the table.
CAPT. MARTIN: Sector four hundred thirty two, it's a Federation shipyard outpost. Responsible for keeping our ships in the fight with the Romulans. 
Ro chimes in.
CMDR. RO: According to sensors from one of the ships in the Eighth Battlegroup it's defended by not only the Eighth battlegroup and a squadron of Klingon Warships, (beat) the 12th Squadron of the Klingon Defends Fleet.
CAPT. MARTIN: Recently it's been under heavy attack by the Romulans, (beat) so we've been ordered to reinforce their lines. I want all hands rigged for battle by the time we get there.
LT. MASON: Aye, sir.
LTCMDR. JAMES: My team are prepared to seal hull breaches.
DR. LANGFORD: I'll have my staff ready to receive wounded. 
CAPT. MARTIN: Dismissed.
The senior staff leaves the briefing room.
CUT TO:
EXT. SECTOR FOUR THIRTY-TWO
A FLASH. Enterprise slowly slips out of warp.
CAPT. MARTIN [voice over]: Military Log Combat Date 54355.5, The Enterprise after three days at high warp we've arrived at sector four hundred thirty-two, so far we've not picked up the eighth battlegroup nor the Klingon and Romulan squadrons
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE [YELLOW ALERT]
Yellow lights are flashing as the crew are at their stations.
CAPT. MARTIN: Report?
LT. SITO: Sensors are picking up the Eighth Fleet and the Klingon Squadron sending coordinates to the helm.
LT. KAYE: Got it.
EXT. SECTOR FOUR THIRTY-TWO
The Enterprise approaches the 8th battlegroup comprised of Starfleet, Klingon, and Romulan vessels.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE [YELLOW ALERT]
ANGLE - TRANSPARENT VIEWER [OPTICAL]
shows the Starfleet-Klingon-Romulan battlegroup.
CMDR. RO: That's alot of ships.
LT. MASON: I'm reading forty-five vessels and I see some Vulcan vessels as well.
Captain Martin gets up from the Captain's chair.
CAPT. MARTIN: Jack, open a channel to the battlegroup.
Lieutenant Mason inputs commands into the tactical console.
LT. MASON: Channel opened sir.
Captain Martin puts his hands behind his back as he speaks into the com.
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Attention 8th battlegroup this is John Martin Captain of the Starship Enterprise by orders of Admiral Riker I am assuming command of this battlegroup, our mission is to make sure that the Romulans do not get this sector of Federation Space cause if they do it will give them a straight shot at Sector 001 the Terran System and the heart of Federation Space Earth.
John looks confident.
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Now I know that most in the battlegroup aren't from Earth but there's some that don't want their homeworld to be taken over by the Klingon Imperial Empire so maintain sensor scans and a watchful eye out for the Klingons be bold, be brave, be Starfleet Branson out.
Mason ends the hail.
CMDR. RO: Good speech.
CAPT. MARTIN [sigh]: Thanks Ro.
He sits back in the Captain's chair tensed up.
[FADE OUT, END OF ACT TWO]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT. SECTOR 432
The 8th battlegroup is at station keeping as fighters flyby the several vessels in the battlegroup.
INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE
John sits at the desk as the desktop monitor shows the ready room of Captain Hunter aboard the Dauntless.
CAPT. HUNTER [monitor]: So, far nothing on long range sensors
CAPT. MARTIN: Tell them to keep an eye out for any Romulan vessels I don't want to get spooked.
CAPT. HUNTER [monitor]: I'll let them know
CAPT. MARTIN: Daniel I know that you rather be in charge of this battlegroup but no hard feeling?
CAPT. HUNTER [monitor]: No hard feeling John
CAPT. MARTIN: Alright, Danny keep me posted Martin out.
Transmission ends as John thinks.
EXT. SECTOR 432
The 8th battlegroup is at station keeping.
INT. SICKBAY, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE
Doctor Langford and his medical staff is preparing for in coming wounded, as Nurse Takahashi walks over to him.
NURSE TAKAHASHI: Well, we've got several cases of hyrondlin for radiation poisoning as well as dermal packs and mild to heavy sedatives.
DR. LANGFORD: Good, let's hope its enough.
They're prepared.
EXT. SECTOR 432
The 8th battlegroup is at station keeping.
INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE [YELLOW ALERT]
John is asleep when the com chimes.
CMDR. RO [com voice]: Captain Martin report to the bridge.
John gets out of bed and gets ready.
JUMP CUT TO:
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE [YELLOW ALERT]
The doors of the turbo-lift opens and Captain Martin walks out of it and heads to the Captain's chair as Commander Ro vacates it.
CAPT. MARTIN: Report?
LT. SITO: Sensors have detected something on the outer edge of our sensors.
Captain Martin turns to Lieutenant Mason.
CAPT. MARTIN: Anything from our fighter scouts?
LT. MASON: No, sir it appears we're being jammed. I'm detecting several tachyon emissions directly ahead.
CAPT. MARTIN: Show me.
ANGLE - TRANSPARENT VIEWER [OPTICAL]
shows the Romulan battlegroup de-cloaking one at a time.
As Captain Martin gets up from the Captain's chair as everyone is tensed up and worried about what's going to happen within the next few hours, of this defense.
CAPT. MARTIN [tensed up]: RED ALERT!
Lights dimmed as klaxons blare.
INT. VARIOUS DECKS, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE [RED ALERT]
Klaxons blare as the crew rushes to their battle stations.
INT. MAIN ENGINEERING, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE [RED ALERT]
Commander James and her staff are readying themselves to seal hull breaches and repair damaged conduits.
INT. SICKBAY, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE [RED ALERT]
Doctor Langford and his medical staff are getting medical equipment prep for wounded and radiation burns.
EXT. SECTOR 432, FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER [OPTICAL]
The Romulan battlegroup: 13 D'dereix-class warbirds, 11 Velemak-class frigates, 10 Valdore-Class cruisers, and 34 Romulan fighters.
[FADE OUT, END OF ACT THREE]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT. SECTOR 432, FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER [OPTICAL]
After the break, ships are having holes blows in them. Several Defiant-class ships are whizzing around as the Enterprise is pursuing a Valdore-Class warship.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH!
LT. KAYE: I'll say this for the Romulans they really know how to pilot their ships.
CAPT. MARTIN: So do you Jamie, Jack do we have a weapons lock?
LT. MASON: Unable to lock target. 
The Enterprise is ROCKED by a series of hits. One of the N.D.s goes down.
LT. SITO: We have two Romulan Bird of prey ships coming in behind us, bearing one-three-six mark four.
CAPT. MARTIN: Evasive pattern delta.
LT. KAYE: Hang on!
Lieutenant Kaye works the helm.
EXT. SPACE
The Enterprise outmaneuver the Romulan ships --destroying one in the process. However, the Romulan ship we were after gets away. 
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. MARTIN: Nice move Jamie.
LT. KAYE [sighs]: Thank you sir but the Romulan vessel I was chasing got away.
CAPT. MARTIN: Don't worry there's plenty of Romulan vessels to pick from.
Ship gets ROCKED again and again as sparks erupt from the ceiling and side consoles and MSD. 
LT. MASON [off his console]: Shields down to forty-three percent. 
The Enterprise gets ROCKED harder as more sparks erupt from the ceiling.
LT. SITO: Hull breach on deck seven,[beat] medical teams to decks eleven and fourteen! 
WHUMPH!
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Bridge to sickbay report!
DR. LANGFORD [com voice]: Fourteen wounded twelve critical!
CAPT. MARTIN [to com]: Keep me posted Pete.
WHUMPH!
CUT TO:
INT. MAIN ENGINEERING, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE [RED ALERT]
Commander James and her staff are working hard running from console to console.
LTCMDR. JAMES: There's pressure building up in plasma conduit G six. Ashmore, open up the emergency vent. I'll try to reroute the plasma flow.
EXT. SPACE
The U.S.S. Dauntless fires her phasers and torpedoes as she takes some hits to her deflectors.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, U.S.S. DAUNTLESS [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH!
CAPT. HUNTER: Re-route power to secondary deflector emitters.
WHUMPH! Sparks rain down.
EXT. SECTOR 432, FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER [OPTICAL]
The eighth battlegroup is taking a beating by the Romulan battlegroup but so are the Romulan forces, (beat) the Enterprise is flying through the battle firing phasers and photons.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE [RED ALERT]
Wounded is being take off the bridge and to sickbay as smoke is everywhere.
LT. MASON: Deflectors are down to 32%! We've lost forward phaser banks!
WHUMPH! Another shower of sparks erupt from the ceiling, Lieutenant Sito report.
LT. SITO: Captain sensors are picking up a warp cluster bearing 2-3-3 mark 24!
LT. KAYE: Great more Romulans.
Lieutenant Sito checks her console and reports.
LT. SITO [smiles]: No, its Starfleet the 11th battlegroup being led by the U.S.S. Stargazer.
CUT TO:
EXT. SECTOR 432, FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER [OPTICAL]
A FLASH. The 11th battlegroup slowly slips out of warp one at a time.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, U.S.S. STARGAZER [RED ALERT]
Admiral Picard sits in the Captain's chair.
ADM. PICARD [to com]: This Admiral Jean-Luc Picard of the U.S.S. Stargazer here to render assistance.
CUT TO:
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. MARTIN: Glad you made it to the party sir.
ADM. PICARD [viewer]: Same here John
CAPT. MARTIN: Let's get back into the battle.
LT. KAYE: Aye, sir.
Lieutenant Kaye inputs commands into the helm station.
EXT. SECTOR 432, FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER [OPTICAL]
The Enterprise comes about and follows the reinforcements as the Enterprise destroys two Romulan bird of prey frigates as the reinforcement battlegroup clashes with the Romulan forces, as explosions go off as the eleventh battlegroup is pushing the Romulan forces back as the remaining eighth battlegroup joins in.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE U.S.S. ENTERPRISE [RED ALERT]
LT. SITO: Captain, one of the Romulan fighters is on an intercept course!
ANGLE ON TRANSPARENT VIEWER [OPTICAL]
shows the Romulan fighter on approach. 
CAPT. MARTIN: HARD TO PORT!
Lieutenant Kaye works the helm.
EXT. SECTOR 432, FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER [OPTICAL]
The Enterprise tries to avoid the fighter but its too late the fighter collides with the port nacelle causing it to explode and surge with energy as coolant vents from it. 
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH! Shower of sparks erupt from the ceiling and MSD.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, U.S.S. HORIZON [RED ALERT]
ANGLE - TRANSPARENT VIEWER [OPTICAL]
shows the Enterprise's port nacelle venting drive plasma.
CAPT. HARRIMAN: Mister Davis status on the Enterprise?
LTCMDR. DAVIS: They've sustained heavy damage to their port nacelle but they're still in the fight.
CMDR. KEELEY: Let's hope we can win this battle.
EXT. SECTOR 432, FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER [OPTICAL]
The Federation forces push back the Romulan forces as some enter warp one at a time.
INT. MAIN BRIDGE, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE [RED ALERT]
LT. SITO: Captain the Romulan forces are retreating. 
ANGLE ON TRANSPARENT VIEWER [OPTICAL] 
shows Romulan forces enter warp. 
Smoke fills the bridge as everyone is surprised by what just happened.
CUT TO:
EXT. FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER [OPTICAL]
An establishing shot of Starbase 39-Sierra and the allied forces.
CAPT. MARTIN [voice over]: Military Log Combat Date 55478.2, The Enterprise has returned to Starbase 39-Sierra for some much needed repairs after the battle it seems that the Romulans attempts to invade Earth will have to wait a bit longer
INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM, U.S.S. ENTERPRISE
Captain Martin looks out a window.
[DOORS CHIMED] John doesn't look.
CAPT. MARTIN: Come.
[DOORS WHOOSHED OPEN] As Commander Ro enters holding a PADD.
CMDR. RO: A repair report from Commander James.
John turns to face her and takes the PADD.
CAPT. MARTIN [re: PADD]: Extend shore leave for all hands.
CMDR. RO: Aye, sir.
Commander Ro leaves as Captain Martin reviews the causality reports.
EXT. FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER [OPTICAL]
An establishing shot of Starbase 39-Sierra and the allied forces.
[FADE OUT, END OF ACT FOUR, 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 	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 	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 	Ensign 	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 	Assistance Chief Science Officer, U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E
===Special Guest Stars===
Character 	Actor(s) 	Rank 	Position
Daniel Hunter	Nick Cook 	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Dauntless
Jessica Smith	Ashley Kalfas	Captain 	Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Yorktown NCC-1717-A
Will Riker 	Tyler Dunivan	Vice Admiral	Starfleet Flag Officer
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===