The Massacre of Draken IV (Ares episode)

The Massacre of Draken IV is the 7th episode of Star Trek: Ares Season 1.
==Synopsis==
The Federation planet of Draken IV is under attack. The USS Ares, along with a vast explorative fleet, is sent to investigate. 
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION/ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER, DRAKEN IV ORBIT
A Sigma-class Starbase is in orbit of the colony world Draken IV as two Federation vessels are in orbit along with cargo transports and personnel transport vessels as the base isn't fully completed yet.
DR. ANNA CLARKSON'S [voice over]: Doctor Anna Clarkson's personal log Stardate 52632.1, For the past two days me and my husband has been restoring the colonies throughout the Federation-Romulan Neutral Zone border after the Dominion War between the Federation and the Dominion/Cardassian/Breen Alliance, I am looking forward to seeing both my kids who are both in Starfleet
EXT-DRAKEN IV SURFACE, MAIN COLONY, DAY
A woman uses a bike pump to get well water...a Romulan male who works the soil in his fields, wipes his brow, waving to Doctors Anna Clarkson and Robert Clarkson who are there supervising the area, as we see Anna Clarkson dictating a letter to her daughter Anne Clarkson at Starfleet Headquarters. 
DR. ANNA CLARKSON [re: PADD]: We should be done in about two days Anne and we'll be able to see both you and Kyle in a few days. 
Her husband walks over to her. 
DR. ROBERT CLARKSON: Anna you worry too much.
DR. ANNA CLARKSON: Robert I know but I am proud of both our kids for achieving their goals in Starfleet.
DR. ROBERT CLARKSON [scoffs]: Starfleet I wish they weren't in Starfleet its their fault for the Dominion War and all the other wars that came before it.
DR. ANNA CLARKSON: If you read Captain Sisko's report he tried to look for a diplomatic solution and he couldn't find one they destroyed a Galaxy-Class cruiser one of the most powerful vessels we've got in the Federation forces Robert.
DR. ROBERT: Honey look at the wars we've been in since we started exploring the galaxy we lost 700,000 people to the Xindi and another 12,000,000 to the Romulans, 1/3 of Starfleet and over a billion lives to the Klingons in the Federation-Klingon War in 2256-2257 and in this war we've lost 90 million Federation citizens on occupied member worlds. 
He walks away from Anna as she takes what he said to heart.
CUT TO:
EXT-FEDERATION/ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER, DRAKEN IV ORBIT
The U.S.S. McKinley a Nebula-Class vessel and the U.S.S. Salazar a California-class vessel are in orbit to oversee the defense of the colony till the Starbase and its defenses are brought on-line.
INT-U.S.S. MCKINLEY MAIN BRIDGE
The bridge of the USS McKinley is like the bridge of the USS Shenzhou but brought up to date with 24th century technology, as Captain Karl Stanley is sitting in the command chair as his chief operations officer is puzzled by his scans.
CAPT. STANLEY: Something wrong Ensign?
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER: Captain sensors are detecting something at the edge of our sensors. 
Captain Stanley gets up from the Captain's chair. 
CAPT. STANLEY: What is it? 
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER: Unknown at the moment. 
Captain Stanley turns to the helm officer. 
CAPT. STANLEY: Come to course 213 mark 10. 
HELM OFFICER: Aye, sir. 
The young helm officer inputs commands. 
EXT-FEDERATION/ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER, DRAKEN IV ORBIT
The McKinley comes to port to investigate what the strange disturbance is. 
INT-USS MCKINLEY MAIN BRIDGE
Captain Stanley is standing behind the helm and operation stations.
CAPT. STANLEY: Full stop are you getting anything else?
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER: The reading is coming in clearly now sir.
Then his console goes crazy.
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER: Whoa, sir sensors are detecting something massive coming our way.
CAPT. STANLEY: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows several Lyran warbirds emerge from warp one at a time.
CAPT. STANLEY: RED ALERT, DEFLECTORS UP! SEND A DISTRESS CALL TO STARFLEET COMMAND!
COM OFFICER: I can't sir they're jamming all communications out of the system!
EXT-FEDERATION/ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER DRAKEN SYSTEM
A green beam pulsed forward and struck the McKinley right behind the bridge, bypassing the shields. A rumbling pulsated throughout the ship, and a sicken roar engulfed the bridge. Outside the Apollo began to explode all over. Flames and oxygen disappeared into the vacuum of space. The McKinley tumbled out of control and drifted. With a silent boom the dish broke in half and the core explored evaporating the ship and sending debris scattering outward.
The attacking vessels head towards the unsuspecting planet.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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Theme song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZqTpbTsY70
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The Ares is at the Federation Dockyards
STAR TREK: ARES
A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION
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The aft section of the U.S.S. Ares.
BASED ON STAR TREK CREATED BY:
GENE RODDENBERRY
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shot of the secondary hull of the Ares
JARVIS DAVIDSON 
 AS
CAPT. JOHN BRANSON
The Ares flies by an asteroid
FELECIA LINKOUS
 AS
LTCMDR. JANE KAL
The Ares flies by Mars 
KEVIN REGAN
 AS
LT. JACK MASON
FERNE MYERS
 AS
LTCMDR. COURTNEY JAMES
USS Ares is flying next to a comet
DELENA "DEE" LUSK
 AS
LT. JAMIE KAYE
JACOB ELLIOT
 AS
DR. PETER LANGFORD
The Ares flies under a Pioneer-Class vessel
SADIE BRICKHOUSE
 AS
LT. SITO JAXA
The Ares flies by a planet as the sunsets 
BECKY ELLIOT
 AS
LTCMDR. T'MIR
The Ares flies by Earth and as her warp nacelles rise up and power up and she leaps into warp.
CREATED BY:
JARVIS DAVIDSON & JEREMY REGAN
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT-SHACKLETON EXPANSE
The Ares is at impulse speed passing by a interstellar dust cloud.
INT-U.S.S. ARES CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
John leaned back in his chair, adjusting his weight slightly, his eyes never leaving the PADD. It was getting good. He never thought this would happen to him, but it had. After sixteen years of searching, he had finally found it: A good book that he could not put down. The clock read two hundred and thirteen, and yet he found himself wide awake, riveted to this fictional story that was written nearly four hundred years ago. Granted, much of the colloquialism of the 21st century seemed odd and a bit confusing, but still... the story was compelling. Adding to the fact that the main character was an orphan, like Branson was, it made for a good read. The door bell chimed.
JOHN [groans]: Come.
With a hiss the doors opened and Commander Kal walked in. She paused, mid-step halfway through the door.
JANE: Your up?
John stands and stretches.
JOHN [smiles]: I haven't gone to bed, yet. I...uh, couldn't put this book done.
John puts the PADD on his desk.
JOHN: By the way, thanks for the recommendation.
JANE [smiles]: You're welcome my father use to read Harry Potter to us before we go to bed, I never thought I'd get into it as well, but J.K. Rowling's a great storyteller.
John stands facing his first officer.
JOHN: So, what's up?
JANE [re: PADD]: We've finished our first sensor sweep of the Shackleton Expanse.
John takes the PADD and examines it.
JOHN [re: PADD]: Oh, fascinating. Twenty particles of space dust per cubic meters. Fifty-two ultra-violet radiation spikes and a class two comet. Well, this is certainly worthy of our attention.
JANE: John, why are we out this far?
JOHN: Starfleet believes that I am not ready for combat after what happened between me and Commander Hunter when we were both serving on the Wraith.
Then the intercom chirped.
LTCMDR. T'MIR [com voice]: Bridge to Branson you've got an incoming hail from Vice Admiral Kathryn Janeway, shall I patch it to your quarters?
Both John and Jane look at each other wondering why Janeway is contacting them as John and Jane face the wall mounted screen on the wall.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Yes, T'Mir patch it to my quarters.
Within moments John was looking into the tired eyes of Vice Admiral Kathryn Janeway former CO of the U.S.S. Voyager.
CAPT. BRANSON: Admiral Janeway what can I do for you?
Janeway acknowledged the two and glared across the screen at Branson. Kal cleared her throat.
LTCMDR. KAL: I'll head back to the bridge then.
VICE ADM. JANEWAY [monitor]: No, you need to hear this as well Commander
LTCMDR. KAL [confused]: Ma'am?
CAPT. BRANSON [confused]: Admiral?
VICE ADM. JANEWAY [monitor]: We have reporting coming in that the planet of Draken IV has been destroyed
They're both shocked at that.
VICE ADM. JANEWAY [monitor]: A horrendous lost of life
Janeway's voice begins to choke up.
VICE ADM. JANEWAY [monitor]: We estimate casualties close to a billion human and Romulan lives. Draken IV was one of our most populous planets
CAPT. BRANSON: What happened?
VICE ADM. JANEWAY [monitor]: We're not entirely sure what happened we received a partial distress call from the colony but not much to go on
CAPT. BRANSON: What's the plan Admiral?
Admiral Janeway leans forward on her desk.
VICE ADM. JANEWAY [monitor]: I'm ordering what ships we have available to mass near Starbase 39-Sierra, John...I know I don't have to ask you twice
John, took a deep breath through his nostrils as he looked up at the view screen.
CAPT. BRANSON: We're on our way Admiral.
VICE ADM. JANEWAY [monitor]: Good luck Janeway out
Transmission ends.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson to bridge set course for Starbase 39-Sierra warp eight.
LTCMDR. T'MIR [com voice]: Aye, sir
LTCMDR. KAL: John doesn't Kyle and Anne's parents currently live on Draken IV?
John tenses up.
[END OF ACT 1, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Ares speeds towards Starbase 39-Sierra.
INT-U.S.S. ARES MAIN BRIDGE
The crew are at their stations as Captain Branson and Commander Kal are in the two command chairs as Lieutenant Kaye reports.
LT. KAYE: Captain, we're approaching Starbase 39-Sierra.
CAPT. BRANSON: Drop us out of warp Jamie.
Lieutenant Kaye moved her fingers over the console, swiftly carrying out her orders. Branson watched as the view screen displayed the Ares's deceleration from warp. The streaking stars slowed and became stagnate. came into view. A group of vessels could be seen next to the Sierra-class Starbase; the makings of a expeditionary force.
CAPT. BRANSON: Bring us into position with the battlegroup.
LT. KAYE: Aye, sir.
EXT-FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER
The Ares gracefully came up along side the closest starship, the latest Emperor-class vessel to come out of Spacedock, the USS Yorktown.
INT-U.S.S. ARES MAIN BRIDGE
LT. SITO: The Yorktown is hailing us sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the U.S.S. Yorktown.
CAPT. SMITH [viewer]: Welcome back to Federation Space John
Captain Branson gets up from the Captain's chair.
CAPT. BRANSON [smiles]: Thanks just wish it was under better circumstances then this.
LTCMDR. KAL: That's a very impressive vessel you've got there ma'am.
CAPT. SMITH [viewer]: Thank you Commander so when are we heading towards Draken?
Jessica shrugs as Commander T'Var chimes in.
LTCMDR. T'VAR [viewer]: Admiral Janeway's orders are to wait for the mission commander
CAPT. BRANSON: It's not me.
CAPT. SMITH [viewer]: Then who is it?
Then Lieutenant Sito reports.
LT. SITO: Captain, We have a ship dropping out of warp.
CAPT. BRANSON: Identification?
Lieutenant Sito works the ops console and reports.
LT. SITO: NCC-31347 U.S.S. Trident and she's hailing.
Captain Branson is dreading speaking with his ex-wife again.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Lieutenant Sito works her console and the bridge of the Trident appears on the viewer.
COMM. SHELBY [viewer]: This was all the ships that were along the border you just came from Shackleton hope we were interrupting anything important?
CAPT. BRANSON: No, sir not at all.
COMM. SHELBY [viewer]: We'll head in and see what's going on to see if can render aid
CAPT. BRANSON: We're ready sir.
Transmission ends.
CAPT. BRANSON: Lieutenant you heard the Commodore hit it.
LT. KAYE: Aye, sir.
He watched as the stars sped up and stretched striking pass as the Enterprise entered subspace to reach warp speed.
[END OF ACT 2, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Federation taskforce is heading towards Draken IV.
INT-U.S.S. ARES MAIN BRIDGE
The crew are at their stations as Lieutenant Sito reports.
LT. SITO: you've got an incoming transmission from Earth, its from a Commander Anne Clarkson.
CAPT. BRANSON: I'll take in it in my ready room you've got the bridge Commander.
Captain Branson gets up from the Captain's chair and enters the ready room as Commander Kal sits in the Captain's chair.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ARES CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
John goes to his desk and activates it a few minutes later the monitor screen shows the home of Commander Anne Clarkson sister of Kyle Clarkson.
 
JOHN: Anne its good to see you again. 
ANNE [monitor]: You to John
JOHN: What can I do for you? 
ANNE [monitor]: Well, I was just working late when the distress beacon I gave my parents was activated, I don't know if it was accidental or both her and dad are in danger
JOHN: We're on our way to meet up with a taskforce to see what's going on at Draken IV its probably nothing have you told Kyle yet?
ANNE [monitor]; Not yet I don't want to wake him if he's asleep you know how cranky he gets if he doesn't get a good night sleep
JOHN: Yeah, I know that feeling during the war he would be up all night getting the ship back together.
ANNE [monitor]: Thanks John
JOHN [smiles]: Anytime Anna. 
Transmission ends as John sits there thinking.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The taskforce still on course.
INT-U.S.S. ARES CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
John is sleeping cause he's going to need to be sharp should the taskforce goes into battle with whoever attacked the Draken IV colony, when the com activates.
LT. SITO [com voice]: Bridge to Captain Branson sorry to disturb you sir but you're receiving a transmission from the U.S.S. Harrison it's Captain Jamie Towe
John gets up from the bed and gets his shirt on.
CAPT. BRANSON: Patch it to my quarters.
John walks over to his desk and activates the desktop monitor and Captain Towe appears.
JOHN [smiles]: Jamie it's good to see you again.
JAMIE [monitor]: Same here John hope I didn't wake you?
JOHN [smiles]: No I was just getting up.
JAMIE [monitor]: So what do I owe the pleasure of this transmission?
JOHN [smiles]: I was wondering if I can speak with Kyle its important. 
JAMIE [monitor]: He's currently busy right now
JOHN: Jamie its his parents Draken IV may of been attacked by the Romulans. 
JAMIE [monitor]: Wait what I thought they were in isolation after the Shinzon incident last year?
JOHN: As far as I know they still are in isolation but it makes no sense some of their people are on that planet as well.
JAMIE [monitor]: I'll inform him of it
JOHN [nods]: Thanks Jamie.
She nods and transmission ends.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Federation taskforce on course.
INT-U.S.S. ARES MAIN BRIDGE
LT. KAYE: We're approaching Draken IV.
CAPT. BRANSON: Drop us out of warp.
[Transparent viewer shows the warp tunnel, then a large debris field suddenly appears.] 
CAPT. BRANSON: EMERGENCY EVASIVE JAMIE!
Lieutenant Kaye works on the helm.
EXT-DRAKEN SYSTEM, DRAKEN IV ORBIT
The taskforce scatters to avoid the debris field as a Miranda-Class couldn't get out of the way in time is collides with a piece of debris destroying it completely, as the Ares does a barrel roll.
INT-U.S.S. ARES MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
LTCMDR. T'MIR: Rest of the taskforce has scattered about to avoid the debris field, Captain detecting a large piece of debris recommend we avoid it.
CAPT. BRANSON: Got it Lieutenant full reverse, come about starboard ninety degrees, drop us underneath! 
LT. KAYE: Aye, sir.
Lieutenant Kaye works her magic on the helm.
EXT-FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER, DRAKEN IV ORBIT
The U.S.S. Ares drops under the large chunk of debris from the outpost as the end of it scraps hull plating off the starboard side of the saucer section.
INT-U.S.S. ARES MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
WHUMPH! 
CAPT. BRANSON: Damage report? 
LT. MASON: Starboard deflectors down to eighty-nine percent. 
LT. KAYE: We've lost a bit of hull plating on the starboard saucer section but otherwise we're in one piece. 
LTCMDR. KAL: We can replace it. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Right. 
LTCMDR. T'MIR: Coming up on Draken IV now sir. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Let's see it. 
Transparent viewer shows the fires and devastation as Captain Branson is in utter shock by the sight. 
CAPT. BRANSON [shocked]: My god. 
Everyone is in utter shock by the sight of the destruction of the colony. 
LTCMDR. KAL: That's not good. 
Captain Branson is in shock still. 
[END OF ACT 3, FADE OUT]'
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER, DRAKEN IV ORBIT
The taskforce is in orbit.
INT-U.S.S. ARES TRANSPORTER ROOM II [RED ALERT]
The search party enters as Captain Branson enters and joins the team on the transporter pad. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Alright we're going to search for survivors be ready to defend yourselves if we encounter Romulan soldiers set phasers to stun. 
They set phasers to stun. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Energize chief. 
Chief Mackenzie inputs commands and the search party dematerialized. 
CUT TO:
EXT-DRAKEN IV SURFACE MAIN COLONY, DAY
The search party materialized as they get out their phasers.
LTCMDR. T'MIR [re: tricorder]: Nothing yet on tricorder Captain.
CAPT. BRANSON: That could change in a few seconds let's spread out com if you find survivors.
[They split up to cover more ground John searches the area where he knows that Kyle and Anne's parents would be at, as he sees the destruction everywhere from the disruptors and fires plumping he continues his search.]
LTCMDR. KAL [com voice]: Ares to Branson
John tapped his combadge.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson here go ahead.
LTCMDR. KAL [com voice]: The Yorktown has arrived sir and they've reported they found no sign of any surviving ships, Captain Smith is sending down search parties and launching shuttles to do aerial surveys
[John looked up and sees the shuttles fly over head.] 
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Acknowledged Jane continue scanning the area for Romulans Branson out. 
[He continues his search.]
EXT-FEDERATION-ROMULAN NEUTRAL ZONE BORDER, DRAKEN IV ORBIT
The taskforce is in orbit.
INT-U.S.S. ARES MAIN BRIDGE [YELLOW ALERT]
Lieutenant Commander Kal is in command while Captain Branson is on the surface as Lieutenant Sito reports.
LT. SITO: Commander we're being hailed by Commodore Shelby.
LTCMDR. KAL: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the U.S.S. Trident.
COMM. SHELBY [viewer]: Report?
LTCMDR. KAL [sighs]: So, far no survivors but we're not giving up sir.
COMM. SHELBY [viewer]: I'll take the rest of the battlegroup to the other planets to check them out hopefully one of them has to have a group of survivors
LTCMDR. KAL: Very well ma'am.
COMM. SHELBY [viewer]: Shelby out
Transmission ends.
LT. SITO: The battlegroup has broken orbit and heading to the other planets in the system.
LT. MASON: If we're attacked by a massive Romulan battlegroup we won't last long.
LTCMDR. KAL: Let's hope it doesn't come to that.
CUT TO:
EXT-DRAKEN IV SURFACE, MAIN COLONY, DAY
[Captain Branson is walking through the colony and is trying to figure out where Kyle's parent's colony house is at.] 
DR. LANGFORD [O.S]: CAPTAIN! 
[John rushes over to where Doctor Langford and Nurse Chapel is at.] 
CAPT. BRANSON: Pete? 
DR. LANGFORD: He was under some rubble me and Laurel were able to dig him out. 
They start treating him as John holds him. 
JOHN: Eric its Mister Branson can you hear me? 
MAJ. JONES: C-Captain Branson sir. 
Both Takahashi and Langford are still working on him. 
JOHN: Eric what happened here? 
MAJ. JONES (coughs): I-It was the K-Klingons sir they attacked the colony blew right 
through the two Saladin-class destroyers that were in orbit, and started bombarding the surface beaming troops down and killed half of the colonist some made it to the transporter shuttles and shelters. 
John looks at both Laurel and Peter. 
DR. LANGFORD: His injuries are to severe sir we can't save him. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Major you're injuries are to severe we can't save you. 
MAJ. JONES: I know sir I'm sorry for how I treated Tina when we were dating t-t-tell her 
t-that I-I'm s-sorry. 
He dies as John places him on the ground and closes his eyes he stands up and looks over at 
Nurse Takahashi who's distraught. 
CAPT. BRANSON: You and Pete did everything you could to help him Laurel. 
She nods they see his dead body. 
[END OF ACT 4, FADE OUT]
===Act 5===
FADE IN
EXT-DRAKEN SYSTEM, DRAKEN IV ORBIT
The Ares and Yorktown continues to send down shuttles and search parties.
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over]: Captain's Log Stardate 53362.1, The Enterprise, Yorktown are both in orbit of Draken IV after it was just attacked in and unprovoked assault, killing at least a dozen souls
INT-U.S.S. ARES CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM [YELLOW ALERT]
Captain Branson is reviewing the colony manifest as he sees the files of both Doctor Anna Clarkson and Robert Clarkson, as he's leaning back in his chair. 
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over, continuing]: Among the missing are agricultural researchers Doctors Anna and Robert Clarkson parents of both Kyle and Anne Clarkson, who and why would they attacked an agricultural colony?
Then the com chirped.
LTCMDR. KAL [com voice]: Kal to Branson
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson here go ahead. 
LTCMDR. KAL [com voice]: Sir, Captain Smith is on the surface and she says that she needs you down there she found something 
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: On my way. 
He turns the monitor off and leaves the ready room.
CUT TO:
EXT-DRAKEN IV SURFACE MAIN COLONY, DAY
Captain Branson materializes on the surface wearing a tactical vest and turns to see his wife and her search party. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Jessica what did you find? 
CAPT. SMITH: Nothing so far but we're still looking. 
They walk together as they've got their phasers out of their holsters ready and moves to the door frame and John throws a stun grenade into the building and it goes off as he and Jessica moves into the building. 
INT-CLARKSON RESEARCH LABATORY [BATTLE DAMAGED, DARKEN]
They enter the lab as they are moving in a leapfrog cover formation, as they search the rooms for the two Doctors. 
CAPT. SMITH: I don't see them. 
CAPT. BRANSON: They've got to be in here. 
They continue searching the lab that's connected to their colony house both John and Jessica get on both sides of the door and Jessica cracks the door open and John tosses another stun grenade in and it goes off and they move into the house. 
The pair continue their search for the Doctors. 
CAPT. SMITH: Damn it where could they be. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Not sure but we've got to find them.
Then they heard a sound and they go to the source and see that its Doctors Anna and Robert Clarkson who are both badly wounded, John tapped his combadge.
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Ares we found the Clarkson's we need an emergency beam out directly to sickbay.
EXT-DRAKEN SYSTEM, DRAKEN IV ORBIT
Ares and Yorktown are in orbit.
INT-U.S.S. ARES SICKBAY
The medical staff are treating the survivors as Captain Branson walks into sickbay as he walks over to Doctor Langford.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
DR. LANGFORD: We've got 23 survivors.
CAPT. BRANSON: And the Clarkson?
DR. LANGFORD: Mrs. Clarkson has a few broken bones and lost a massive amount of blood but she'll pull through.
CAPT. BRANSON: And the father?
DR. LANGFORD [sighs]: His injuries were too severe he didn't make it.
Captain Branson puts his hand on Pete's shoulder.
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: I'm sure you did your best Pete.
DR. LANGFORD: I wish I could of done more.
Then the doors opened and Kyle enters as he walks over to John.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: John.
He turns to face him.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kyle, hey buddy.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: How are they?
CAPT. BRANSON: Your father didn't make it.
Kyle is shocked.
DR. LANGFORD: But your mother is responding well to treatment she'll be off her feet for a few days.
Kyle walks over to the surgical bay.
CAPT. BRANSON: How long will she be off her feet really?
DR. LANGFORD: It all depends on what the Doctor as Starbase Medical Outpost 12 says but hopefully it would be long.
CAPT. BRANSON: I'll have Ensign Kaye set course now.
John leaves sickbay.
EXT-DRAKEN SYSTEM, DRAKEN IV ORBIT
Ares leaves Draken IV orbit as the Federation taskforce remains to defend it.
[END OF ACT 5, FADE OUT, ENDING CREDITS]
==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 Commander Anne Clarkson
*TBA as Lieutenant Commander Bud Roberts
*TBA as Captain Karl Stanley
===Special Guest Stars===
*TBA as Vice Admiral Kathryn Janeway
*TBA as Doctor Anna Clarkson
*TBA as Doctor Robert Clarkson
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===