Negotiations (Ares episode)

Negotiations is the 5th episode of Star Trek: Ares Season 1.
==Synopsis==
After narrowly escaping the wrath of the Pakleds the Ares is docked at Deep Space 12, while there Captain Branson is involved in intense negotiations with has to negotiate with the R'ongovian Protectorate to gain safe passage between their space before the Romulans do.
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-BRIAR PATCH, BAK'U ORBIT
Ares is docked at Deep Space 12.
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over]: Captain's Log Stardate 58895.1, After narrowly escaping destruction from the Pakled, the Enterprise is docked at Deep Space 12 for some repairs and shore leave for the crew
INT-DEEP SPACE 12 MESS HALL
The place is buzzing with life as everyone is enjoying themselves as John, Jessica, Jamie, and Kyle are enjoying some drinks.
KYLE: I wasn't aware of the Pakled upgraded their ships.
JOHN: It's true they stole technology from the Romulans, Klingons, Ferengi, Bajorans, and Arkonians. 
JAMIE: We've not had any encounters with them.
JOHN: Count your blessings.
Then the com activates.
BRIDGE OFFICER [com voice]: Ares to Branson
John taps his combadge.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson here go ahead.
BRIDGE OFFICER [com voice]: Fleet Admiral Alynna Nechayev is in your ready room awaiting your arrival
I'm on my way Branson out.
He taps his combadge twice to turn it off.
JOHN: Sorry guys but duty calls.
JESSICA [smiles]: Alright, good luck with the Admiral and I love you.
JOHN [smiles]: I don't need luck and I love you to.
John and Jessica kiss and John leaves.
KYLE: Well, I got some engineering work I need to get done on the Harrison.
Unknown to him and Jamie but noticeable to Jessica is that they're still holding hands they see this and break away.
KYLE [nervously chuckles]: So, I-I'll see you back on the Harrison then Captain?
JAMIE: Yes Mister Clarkson.
Kyle leaves quickly as Jessica turns to Jamie.
JAMIE: What?
JESSICA: You and Commander Clarkson?
JAMIE [blushing a bit]: I-I don't know what you're talking about.
JESSICA: Come on Jamie its not that bad I mean you two look great together how long?
JAMIE [sighs]: We met at the Academy and started dating there but we went to separate assignments I didn't keep track of his assignments and I didn't know he was going to be posted to the Harrison till I saw his name on the PADD.
JESSICA [smiles]: Aw that's so cute.
JAMIE: Yeah it's nice.
JESSICA: So, why are you keeping a secret?
JAMIE: I don't want the Harrison crew think that I am giving him special treatment.
JESSICA: Wow.
They kept hanging out.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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Theme Song :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yweIpSWhyRc
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The Ares sits at Federation Dockyards.
STAR TREK: ARES
A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION
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Ares slowly moves out from the dockyard.
BASED ON STAR TREK CREATED:
GENE RODDENBERRY
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Ares flies by a nebula.
JARVIS DAVIDSON
 AS
CAPTAIN JOHN BRANSON
The Ares flies by a interstellar dust cloud.
FELECIA LINKOUS
 AS
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER JANE KAL
The Ares approaching a nebula.
KEVIN REGAN
 AS
LIEUTENANT JACK MASON
The Ares approaches a planet.
FERNE MYERS
 AS
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER COURTNEY JAMES
The Ares flies by a planetary system
JACOB ELLIOT 
 AS
DOCTOR PETER LANGFORD
The Ares flies through a debris of planets as a rock smashes into a larger rock.
SADIE BRICKHOUSE
 AS
LIEUTENANT SITO JAXA
The Ares flies next to a Galaxy-Class Dreadnought.
DELENA "DEE" LUSK
 AS
LIEUTENANT JAMIE KAYE
The Ares flies by a comet.
BECKY ELLIOT
 AS
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER T'MIR
The Ares pauses as her warp engines rises up and powers up and she leaps into warp as particle streams emit from the backs of her nacelles.
CREATED BY:
JARVIS DAVIDSON & JEREMY REGAN
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT-BRIAR PATCH, BAK'U ORBIT
An established shot of Deep Space 12 and the shot of a golden Starship.
INT-U.S.S. ARES BRIEFING ROOM
Captain Branson and the senior staff are around the table as the wall monitor shows Federation Space as well as the borders of the Klingon Imperial Empire and the Romulan Star Empire as Fleet Admiral Nechayev is briefing them.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: The R'ongovian Protectorate controls a small but vitally important piece of territory in between Klingon and Romulan space. It's the fastest route to the other side of the Beta Quadrant, but without safe passage, we keep losing ships.
LTCMDR. KAL: Why haven't we been able to make inroads with them before?
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: They've been unusually private up until now. That all changed after initial diplomatic discussions were undertaken by the Tellarites.
CAPT. BRANSON: Ah, and how did that go sir?
Nechayev inputs commands into a panel and the wall monitor shows a recording of the meeting between the R'ongovian Ambassador and Ambassador Q'Ral.
AMBASSADOR L'GALLEA [monitor]: Your beard is as ridiculous as your proposals. Every word you speak is an insult to R'ongovia. I can see why they
Nechayev pauses the recording.
CAPT. BRANSON: Well, you know how the Tellarites are Admiral.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV [sighs]: Maybe Ambassador Q'Ral said the wrong thing. We don't know, and we can't wait long to find out. We've just learned the R'ongovians are now in negotiation with the Romulans and the Cardassian Union aren't far behind all we know is that time is not on our side.
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: Well, I'm certain we can handle the situation with considerably more delicacy and grace than the Tellarites.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: [nods]: Good, 'cause we're meeting them tomorrow, first thing.
CAPT. BRANSON: Who's leading the negotiation on their side?
Then she inputs commands into the console and it enhances on the image of the person.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: That's Vasso L'Gaelia, captain of their flagship. Docked right over there.
Monitor shows the vessel as Sito looks at it.
LT. SITO: Is that an old solar sailship, ma'am?
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV [smiles]: Yeah. They bring her out for ceremonial occasions. When they sign a treaty, apparently they fly the flag of their new allies as a tribute.
CAPT. BRANSON: That's interesting.
Then Captain Branson looks at the senior staff.
CAPT. BRANSON: Alright we've got our assigned duty we've got these guys to deal with and hopefully they'll allow us to travel through that passage dismissed.
The senior staff leaves the briefing room.
EXT-BRIAR PATCH, BAK'U ORBIT
Ares is docked at Deep Space 12.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
John and Jessica are having a romantic dinner together.
JESSICA: So, you're going to mediate a safe passage treaty with the R'ongovian Protectorate.
JOHN: Yeah, first thing in the morning.
JESSICA: You'll do good John.
JOHN: I hope so.
Then the com activates.
LT. MASON [com voice]: Mason to Captain I'm afraid we have a bit of a situation
JOHN [to com]: Go ahead.
LT. MASON [com voice]: I have the R'ongovian delegation here and they're quite insistent on seeing you right now
Both John and Jessica are confused.
[END OF ACT 1, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
INT-U.S.S. ARES BRIEFING ROOM
Doors opened and Captain Branson walks into his office with Fleet Admiral Nechayev and Commanders Kal and T'Mir.
CAPT. L'GALLEA: What is this? We have been waiting on our ship, while you are here discussing our upcoming negotiations?
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: You must be Captain Vasso.
CAPT. L'GALLEA: Are you Branson.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: Uh, no I am Fleet Admiral Alynna Nechayev I am the one who planned these negotiations this is Captain John Branson he'll be speaking with you.
CAPT. BRANSON: If I knew you guys were coming I would of planned a party in the mess hall to welcome you aboard my ship.
The two R'ongovians just look at John.
CAPT. L'GALLEA: Pleasure to meet you Captain I am Vasso. This is my first officer Brax.
They shook hands.
CAPT. BRANSON: Nice to meet you both this is my first officer Lieutenant Commander Jane Kal and my Chief Science Officer Lieutenant Commander T'Mir of the Enterprise.
CMDR. BRAX: You are Romulan?
LTCMDR. T'MIR: Yes I am I've heard of the R'ongovians but never had the honor of meeting one till now.
CMDR. BRAX: Then, your voice is also a part of the Federation?
LTJG. T'MIR: My people aren't apart of the Federation but yes I can lean my voice to these talks.
LTCMDR. KAL: All members of the Federation have a voice in its governance.
CAPT. L'GALLEA: Sounds confusing.
CAPT. BRANSON: It can be sometimes.
CAPT. L'GALLEA: With so many voices in your Federation, how do you decide which one is in control?
CAPT. BRANSON: Well, we vote. We gain our power from all our membership so we try to listen to each other. All of us.
CAPT. L'GALLEA: Then we shall sit and talk about what is on the mind of the Federation.
They sit at the table.
CAPT. BRANSON: I am sure you're aware of the importance of the passage between the Romulan and Klingon Spaces.
VASSO: Ah, yes we are aware of the disappearances of ships along our area.
CAPT. BRANSON: Those were from Starfleet we are aware that you are looking at allying with either the Cardassians or the Romulans.
VASSO: Yes our government is aware of your Federation is wanting to ally with us.
CAPT. BRANSON: Yes we are wanting to ally with you not only to use the passage but to also give you membership of the Federation.
BRAX: We saw another of your vessels docked here.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: That's the U.S.S. Harrison her crew got into a situation with some Tholians and are here for shore leave and repairs.
CAPT. BRANSON: And if you allow us to use the passage you'll see her helping one of your bases or repairing a damaged outpost.
Both Vasso and Brax look at each other.
VASSO: We will take it to our government you'll hear from us within the hour.
CAPT. BRANSON: I am looking forward to it.
They leave the briefing room.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV [sighs]: One hurled down 10 more to go.
CAPT. BRANSON: Yeah.
[END OF ACT 2, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-BRIAR PATCH, BA'KU ORBIT
Deep Space 12 is in orbit of the Ba'ku homeworld as the Enterprise is docked the camera pans over to the U.S.S. Harrison.
INT-U.S.S. HARRISON MAIN BRIDGE
Engineering teams are working on repairing the damaged systems the Harrison sustained during a recent encounter, as the turbo-lift doors opened and Captain Branson walks onto the bridge.
LTCMDR. TATE: CAPTAIN ON THE BRIDGE!
The crew snaps to attention.
CAPT. BRANSON: As you all were.
They resume their work as Commander Tate walks over to him.
LTCMDR. TATE: Welcome aboard the Harrison sir I am Lieutenant Commander Anthony Tate ship's first officer.
They shook hands.
CAPT. BRANSON: Commander it is good to meet you where's Captain Towe?
LTCMDR. TATE: In her ready room sir she's briefing Starfleet Command on our encounter with the Tholians.
Captain Branson walks over to the doors of the ready room and pressed the panel.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. HARRISON CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Doors opened and Captain Branson enters.
JAMIE [smiles]: Ah, John its good to see you how's the negotiations?
JOHN: Slow going but proceeding nicely.
John sits in the chair in front of the desk.
JAMIE: I was just finishing briefing Vice Admiral Herbert about our encounter with the Tholians.
JOHN: I always thought they were xenophobic?
JAMIE: They are but they are also very territorial and protective of their borders.
JOHN: I heard about that from Kyle how many?
JAMIE [sighs]: 19 crewmen were killed in the encounter we were lucky thanks to Commander Clarkson's idea of hanging in the magnetic pole of the planet we hid from their sensors till they gave up and left we limped back to the nearest Starbase.
JOHN: I am sorry Jamie.
Jamie leans back in her chair.
JAMIE: I'm just glad that Commander Clarkson wasn't one of those lost officers he's too good to have that happen to him.
JOHN: Kyle, is one of the best he saved the Hood from a Cardassian ambush once.
JAMIE: Well, its good to have him onboard the Harrison.
Then the com activates.
LTJG. TARU [com voice]: Taru to Towe
Jamie tapped her combadge.
CAPT. TOWE [to com]: Towe here go ahead.
LTJG. TARU [com voice]: Captain we're receiving a transmission from Fleet Admiral Nechayev on the base
CAPT. TOWE [to com]: What is it?
LTJG. TARU [com voice]: The R'ongovian delegates have pulled out of talks with Starfleet
Both Jamie and John are shocked about this.
CUT TO:
INT-DEEP SPACE 12 WARDROOM
Captain Branson is pacing about.
CAPT. BRANSON: What happened?
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: I don't know. Uh, they just said that a connection wasn't made. Whatever that means. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm honestly baffled. You saw them. I mean, after fighting with the Tellarites, I thought we'd somehow managed to win them over. Right? 
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: I mean, if that was a bad diplomatic meeting, I don't know what a good one would look like. 
CAPT. BRANSON: We have to get back into a room. 
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: Well here's the thing John we were able to get them back to the table but they're not wanting to speak with you. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Then who? 
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ARES CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
Commander T'Mir is standing in front of the desk.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: Me sir?
CAPT. BRANSON: It seems the R'ongovian delegates have taken a liking to you and want you to conduct the talks.
LTJG. T'MIR: But sir I am a Romulan wouldn't that make these talks look bad if I speak with them?
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: I don't think you're getting it, T'Mir. They won't talk to anyone else. You're pretty much all that stands between us and the R'ongovians allying with the Romulans.
T'Mir thinks.
LTJG. T'MIR [sighs]: Very well I will speak with them.
CAPT. BRANSON: I will let Admiral Nechayev know and where we'll conduct the meeting.
T'Mir gets up and leaves the ready room John is worried about the pressure he just put on his officer but knows she's the only one who can convince the R'ongovians not to sign with the Romulans.
[END ACT 3, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-BRIAR PATCH, BAK'U ORBIT
Same shot.
INT-U.S.S. ARES BRIEFING ROOM
Commander T'Mir, Captain Vasso L'Gallea, and Commander Brax are sitting at the table as Captain Branson and Fleet Admiral Nechayev are watching from afar.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: Query. Is the R'ongovian Protectorate aware of the Romulans history of cultural domination?
VASSO: Response. Merely pointing out the risks of an alliance with the Romulans does not make an adequate argument for the Federation.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: Understandably, I'm trying to prepare you for the logical fallout should these negotiations fail. Which, in essence, is a threat.
CAPT. BRANSON: Is it me or are the R'ongovians seem a bit more Romulan-y to you?
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: Shh, we're here as spectators only.
They go back to watching.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: For several generations my people have been dominating and conquering races in our sector of the galaxy and my people will not hesitate to conquer you siding with them would be foolhardy.
BRAX; What is the logic of an alliance with a Federation whose interdependence merely dilutes the cultures that comprise it?
John leans forward.
CAPT. BRANSON: Maybe I should step in.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: T'Mir can handle it.
John looks at Nechayev.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: As a Romulan, I sympathize with your fears that you will lose your culture to homogenization in a multilateral alliance like ours. There are times I wish I could return to Romulus to focus on my culture, instead of traveling the galaxy focusing on Starfleet.
Then Captain Branson gets up and goes to support his officer.
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: John, John?
Captain Branson walks over to the table.
CAPT. BRANSON: Ambassador sorry to interrupt but may I say something and before you shut me up I am not speaking on behalf of the Federation I am speaking as Lieutenant T'Mir's commanding officer.
Vasso allows John to speak.
CAPT. BRANSON: If I may, T'Mir. It is a noble sacrifice you've made, to spend so much time away from your own culture. Your commitment to the Federation and to understanding both the values and plights of cultures wildly different, sometimes at great personal cost, your constant striving for intellectual excellence and your commitment to the spirit of duty is inspirational. To answer the question, "Why the Federation?" one need only look across the table, Captain Vasso. You, T'Mir, are simply everything that is great about Starfleet.
LTCMDR. T'MIR: Thank you Captain. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I am so sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt. I hope I haven't insulted you with my presence. 
Vasso gets up. 
VASSO: Wait, your actions have impressed us, Captain, defending your crewman like that. We will conclude this session but will offer you the opportunity of summation before we leave. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I'd be honored. 
They leave as Admiral Nechayev walks over to them. 
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: I hope you didn't put this alliance at risk John. 
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: Me to Alynna. 
John is worried.
[END OF ACT 4, FADE OUT]
===Act 5===
FADE IN
EXT-BRIAR PATCH, BAK'U ORBIT
The repairs to the Ares are almost completed.
INT-U.S.S. ARES MAIN BRIDGE
LTCMDR. JAMES: As you can see sir these new injectors can boost our warp power to at least 75%.
CAPT. BRANSON [re: PADD]: 75% that's impressive Court.
LT. KAYE: I can't wait to test it out in the field.
CAPT. BRANSON [smiles]: You'll be able to get that chance soon Jamie.
Then Lieutenant Mason reports.
LT. MASON: Sir, Fleet Admiral Nechaev is requesting you and Commander Kal's presences in DS12's Wardroom.
CAPT. BRANSON: Inform the Admiral we're on our way.
They leave the bridge.
CUT TO:
INT-DEEP SPACE 12 WARDROOM
Captain Branson, Commander Kal, and Fleet Captain Picard are on one side of the table as the R'ongovian delegates are on the other side of the table.
VASSO: Well, Captain. Tell us. Why should we ally with your Federation?
CAPT. BRANSON: Easy, you shouldn't.
Admiral Nechayev turns to Captain Branson but allows him to speak.
CAPT. BRANSON: Why would you want to turn our enemies into your enemies? We're just a few years clear of the Dominion War. The Romulans are out there biding their time. Who knows what species we'll piss off next? And it's not like we've coming to you with any great respect for your culture. We barely know anything about it. Now, it's pretty clear we're only interested in you for your territory. And what would you get in return? The hypothetical benefit of new trade markets? Scientific advancement? Our promise of support in the event of a crisis which will probably only come about because you've thrown your lot in with us? No. The Federation has lots to offer, sure, but it always exacts a price. You have good reason to suspect that price is too high for you to pay.
VASSO: Thank you. 
They leave as Admiral Nechayev turns to him. 
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: John, what the hell was that? 
John turns to him. 
CAPT. BRANSON: A hunch. 
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: You're risking an alliance that could be the key to the Federation's future security on a hunch? 
CAPT. BRANSON: It's a good hunch. 
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: John? 
CAPT. BRANSON: The R'ongovians were rude to the Tellarites, reasonable with us and deeply logical when talking to a Vulcan. 
LTCMDR. KAL: So, you're saying they were copying people they come into contact with? 
CAPT. BRANSON: Yeah, that's what I thought at first. And then it occurred to me, what if this was a diplomatic technique? They responded positively when I took T'Mir's side, even though it was in direct violation of what they'd asked. Maybe they're just looking for somebody to take their point of view. 
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: Radical empathy. Maybe what they value the most in others is the capacity to see things their way. 
Then they see the R'ongovian sail ship's sail activate and it shows the flag of the United Federation of Planets as the Star Trek fanfare theme plays. 
LTCMDR. KAL: They're flying our flag. 
FLT ADM. NECHAYEV: A Hell of a job you pulled John. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Thank you sir. 
EXT-BRIAR PATCH, BA'KU ORBIT
The R'ongovian sail ship flies over the Ares.
[END OF ACT FIVE, FADE OUT]
==Cast==
===Starring===
*Jarvis Davidson as Captain John Branson
*Felecia Linkous as Lieutenant Commander Jane Kal
===Also Starring===
*Kevin Regan as Lieutenant Jack Mason
*Ferne Myers as Lieutenant Commander Courtney James
*Jacob Elliot as Doctor Peter Langford
*Sadie Waymire as Lieutenant Sito Jaxa
*Delena "Dee" Lusk as Lieutenant Jamie Kaye
*Becky Elliot as Lieutenant Commander T'Mir
===Guest Stars===
*TBA as Transporter Chief Kayla Mackenzie
*TBA as Lieutenant Junior Grade Harris Payne
*TBA as Lieutenant Junior Grade Sean Hansen
Ashley M. Kalfas as Captain Jessica Smith
*TBA as Captain Jamie Towe
*TBA as Lieutenant Commander Anthony Tate
*TBA as Lieutenant Junior Grade Marianna Taru
*Jeremy Regan as Lieutenant Commander Kyle Clarkson
===Special Guest Stars===
*TBA as Fleet Admiral Alynna Nechayev
*TBA as Captain Vasso L'Gaelia
*TBA as Commander Brax
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===