Wargames (The New Voyages episode)

Wargames is the 17th episode of Star Trek: The New Voyages Season 1.
==Plot==
Cryptic orders has diverted the Enterprise from her missions to rendezvous with the U.S.S. Agamemnon for an explanation for a wargame exercise against the U.S.S. Farragut under the command of Captain James T. Kirk, but when they're under heavy attack by a Romulan battle cruiser and disabled its up to Captain Branson to come up with a plan to get out of there alive.
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
Enterprise rendezvous with the U.S.S. Agamemnon NCC-80293. 
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over]: Captain's Log Stardate 5436.8, The Enterprise has rendezvous with the USS Agamemnon for something
INT-U.S.S. AGAMEMNON FLEET CAPTAIN PIKE'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Fleet Captain Pike is working on a few reports when the doors chimed.
FLT CAPT. PIKE: Come.
Doors opened and Captain Branson enters.
FLT CAPT. PIKE [smiles]: John its good to see you again.
They shook hands.
JOHN: Same here Chris.
They sit at the desk.
CHRIS: I'm sure you're wondering why I had the Enterprise rendezvous with the Agamemnon? 
Captain Branson sits in front of the desk. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Yeah pretty much. 
Fleet Captain Pike slides a PADD to him. 
FLT CAPT. PIKE: Starfleet has recruited the Enterprise into preforming a wargames exercise. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Really? 
FLT CAPT. PIKE: That was my reaction as well. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Chris I'm not sure that I understand why we need to do a wargames training?
FLT CAPT. PIKE [sighs]: With the Klingons being aggressive and the reemergence of the Romulans Starfleet Command wants the Enterprise to be ready for anything those two powers throw our way.
CAPT. BRANSON (re: PADD): I still have my doubts about this Chris. 
FLT CAPT. PIKE: You'll rendezvous with the USS Farragut in Sector 232.
Then the doors opened as Lieutenant Jamie Archer John's ex-wife walks into the room.
LT. ARCHER [re: PADD]: Here's the latest tactical information from Outpost 4 along the Federation-Romulan border Captain...John? 
CAPT. BRANSON: Jamie? 
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT, STARTING CREDITS]
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE
[Episode Notes: Opening Credits Fall Over Opening Scenes]
The Enterprise is next to the USS Agamemnon.
INT-U.S.S. AGAMEMNON FLEET CAPTAIN PIKE'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Captain Branson is surprised to see his estrange wife from his first marriage.
FLT CAPT. PIKE: Lieutenant Archer will be conducting the training session.
CAPT. BRANSON: Chris I'm not sure that's a good idea.
FLT CAPT. PIKE: Lieutenant beam to the Enterprise I want to speak with John.
She nods and leaves Pike's office.
CHRIS: John what's wrong with you I thought you'd be happy to see Jamie?
JOHN: Chris I've not seen her since I divorced her.
Pike leans forward.
CHRIS [sighs]: John I understand how you feel but the Admiralty was very clear about this if you start freaking out now you might lose command of the Enterprise.
John crosses his arms.
EXT-SPACE
The Agamemnon departs from the Enterprise and leaps into warp as the Enterprise also enters warp. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Monitor shows the system as Lieutenant Archer is briefing the senior staff. 
LT. ARCHER: The USS Farragut will meet up with us in this system. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Seems simple enough. 
She rolls her eyes a bit.
LT. ARCHER: You will have forty eight hours to ready your vessel before the Growler attacks. 
LT. WILLIAMS: And we'll experience actual battle conditions? 
LT. ARCHER (nods): Correct. Engineering will disconnect the Enterprise's weapons and link the system with the modified laser-pulse beam. All hits will be recorded electronically. If the computer registers damage, it will act accordingly, shutting down the affected areas for the appropriate repair time. Additional questions? Captain Branson, it is my understanding that you initially resisted Starfleet's request for this simulation. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Correct. 
LT. ARCHER [confused]: May I ask why? 
CAPT. BRANSON: Starfleet is not a military organization. Its purpose is exploration.
LT. ARCHER: Then why were you requested to do it then?
CAPT. BRANSON: With the Klingon threat looming I decided that my officers and I needed to hone our tactical skills. In a crisis situation, it is prudent to have several options.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: I prefer brains over brawn as well. I think it's a waste of effort to test our combat skills. It's a minor province in the make-up of a starship captain. 
LT. ARCHER: Your objection is noted Commander.
She gets up and leaves the briefing room as they turn to each other.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: She's your ex-wife John.
CAPT. BRANSON: Yeah, I don't know why the Admiralty is doing this to me.
ENS. CARLSON: What are we going to do.
CAPT. BRANSON: Follow our orders to the letter dismissed.
The senior staff leaves as Captain Branson remains.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise is on course for sector 232.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MESS HALL
The crew are having their meals with each other as the warp tunnel streams by the window as Lieutenant Archer sits at one of the tables drinking a cup of coffee looking at a PADD as Commander Ivanova sees this and walks over to her and sits with her.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: So, you and the Captain have history?
Jamie looks at her.
LT. ARCHER: We were married.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: He's a good man Lieutenant he was embarrassed when the Andorian Ambassador berated him in front of the entire bridge crew.
LT. ARCHER: And yet he divorced me for no reason what so ever and he helped a traitor and now he's dead and John doesn't care about my me to even talk to me about the situation so excuse me Commander I have work to do.
She leaves the mess hall.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise is at high warp.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING
Lieutenant Williams is working on the simulated tactical systems.
LT. WILLIAMS: Myers hand me the coil spanner.
The engineer hands her the spanner she continues to work on the systems, then the doors opened and Captain Branson enters and walks over to her.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
LT. WILLIAMS: I'm almost finished sir but we're working around the clock.
CAPT. BRANSON: That's good do you have chance to talk?
LT. WILLIAMS: This wouldn't have to with Lieutenant Archer does it?
He nods.
CAPT. BRANSON: I feel like she's got more deflectors then anyone I know and she isn't easy to read anymore its like she's a completely different person then the Jamie I married once.
LT. WILLIAMS: John, you have to give her time and let her come to you if she wants to talk.
John looks at her.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Commander Ivanova is in command as Lieutenant Mitchell reports.
LTJG. MITCHELL: Commander, I'm picking up an unusual echo from my navigational sensors.
Then Lieutenant T'Lar turns from her station reports.
LTJG. T'LAR: There is something there, Commander, tracking us -- matching our speed and heading. Something which doesn't fully register on our instruments.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: T'Lar is it possible for something to be moving at high warp without engines?
LTJG. T'LAR: Negative Commander.
Commander Ivanova RISES and WALKS toward the MAIN VIEWER, concerned.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: So, Since there is no known natural phenomenon capable of travel at
warp velocities, there are but two possibilities: either it is a sensor malfunction, or it is
another ship, following us covertly.
LTJG. T'LAR: It is not a sensor malfunction.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Agreed.
Then Ensign Carlson turns to Commander Ivanova.
ENS. CARLSON: But, Commander with their cloaking device we should be detecting them at all.
LTJG. MITCHELL: Unless they're pulling so much power for something else that they can't fully cloak.
ENS. CARLSON: Like what?
LTJG. MITCHELL [shrugging his shoulders]: Ask the Romulans... if it is the Romulans.
Commander Ivanova remains standing.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: T'Lar, continue monitoring the precise position of the echo-- at any sudden change in its behavior, initiate Yellow Alert.
LTJG. T'LAR: Aye, Commander.
CUT TO:
EXT-SECTOR 232 
The Enterprise emerges from warp. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
ENS. CARLSON: Secured from warp sir. 
Captain Branson is sitting in the captain's chair. 
CAPT. BRANSON: T'Lar full sensor scans. 
Lieutenant T'Lar runs her scans and then reports. 
LTJG. T'LAR: Sensors are detecting a Farragut-Class cruiser off our port bow it is the U.S.S. Farragut.
Transparent viewer shows the U.S.S. Farragut come into view as Lieutenant Smith turns to report.
LTJG. SMITH: Sir, we're being hailed its Captain Kirk.
Captain Branson walks to the viewer and puts his hands behind his back.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Lieutenant Smith inputs commands into the communications station. 
LT. SMITH: Captain Kirk is responding. 
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the U.S.S. Farragut. 
CAPT. KIRK [viewer]: Captain Branson its good to see you 
CAPT. BRANSON: Jim likewise I guess you heard about this? 
CAPT. KIRK [viewer]: Yes Fleet Captain Pike has been keeping me informed of the wargames
Then Lieutenant Archer enters the bridge. 
LT. ARCHER: Captain Kirk I'm sending you the information on a hyperlink channel. 
She inputs commands into a device. 
CAPT. KIRK [viewer]: Got it I'll review it
CAPT. BRANSON: Thanks for being here Jim. 
He nods and transmission ends. 
CAPT. BRANSON: T'Lar maintain long range scans I don't want us to be ambushed by anything. 
LT. T'LAR: Aye, sir. 
EXT-UNKNOWN LOCATION
A Romulan battlecruiser is watching from afar. 
[END OF ACT ONE, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-SECTOR 232
Enterprise is next to the U.S.S. Farragut.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE ARMORY 
Lieutenant Mitchell is working on the phaser emitters and torpedo launchers systems. 
ENS. JOHNSON: Alright we're ready to connect the modified beams to the emitters. 
LTJG. MITCHELL: Alright let's do it then. 
Both men get to work.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Captain Branson's hands are behind his back as he's looking out at the Farragut when the doors chimed.
CAPT. BRANSON: Come.
Doors whooshed opened and Lieutenant Archer enters.
LT. ARCHER: Lieutenant Jamie Archer reporting as ordered sir. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Sit down Lieutenant. 
She sits in the chair in front of the desk. 
CAPT. BRANSON: How do you like being onboard the Enterprise? 
LT. ARCHER: I like it sir just not the commanding officer. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Jamie at ease before you sprain something in this ready room we're free to speak. 
LT. ARCHER: Captain you are the problem here because of what you did to me. 
CAPT. BRANSON: You banged the Andorian Ambassador in our bedroom. 
She gets up from the chair. 
LT. ARCHER: And you didn't even talk to me about it? 
CAPT. BRANSON: Jamie I was frustrated I was mad I was angry I wanted to throw the Ambassador out the damn window of our house, but I did the smart thing and that was to walk out of the house. 
She gets up from the chair. 
LT. ARCHER: If you'll excuse me Captain I've got work to do. 
She leaves the ready room as Captain Branson is trying to figure out how to make peace with her. 
EXT-SECTOR 232
The Enterprise is nose to nose with the Farragut. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK FIVE CORRIDOR
Captain Branson is walking through the corridor thinking and he enters the turbo-lift. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TURBO-LIFT
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Deck 1, Main Bridge. 
The lift starts moving. 
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE 
The lift doors opened and Captain Branson walks onto the bridge. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Report? 
LT. T'LAR: Nothing on long range sensors still scanning. 
LT. WILLIAMS: Modified beams have been transferred to the phaser emitters. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Good T'Lar get some information on Captain Kirk I want to know how to beat him. 
LT. T'LAR: Aye, sir. 
Captain Branson stares at the Farragut on the viewer.
[END OF ACT 2, FADE OUT]
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-SECTOR 232
Enterprise is facing the Farragut.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING
Lieutenant Williams is working at one of the consoles. 
LT. WILLIAMS: Is there something I came help you with Lieutenant? 
LT. ARCHER: No Commander Williams I'm familiar with the Enterprise's tactical systems.
LT. WILLIAMS: Even so but you should of checked with me before you started messing with the weapons array.
LT. ARCHER: I thought had to check with the weapons officer?
LT. WILLIAMS: I'm the chief engineer so you should check with me.
She looks at her.
LT. ARCHER: You're right I should of checked with you may I check the weapons array?
LT. WILLIAMS: Yes you may.
Lieutenant Archer works on the console.
EXT-SECTOR 232
Enterprise is at station keeping along with the U.S.S. Farragut.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Wall monitor shows Captain Kirk's Starfleet record as Lieutenant T'Lar is briefing the senior staff on her study of the young Captain.
LTJG. T'LAR: At the Academy during the no win simulation Kirk reprogramed the simulation to convince the Klingon Commander to stand down and provide aid the stricken cargo vessel.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: It almost got him suspended.
LTJG. T'LAR: And as a lieutenant aboard the Potemkin, his solution to a crisis was to shut down all power, and hang over a planet's magnetic pole, thus confusing his opponent's sensors. 
Captain Branson is amazed at this. 
CAPT. BRANSON: So we need to be ready for anything that he throws at us? 
LTJG. T'LAR: Correct. 
She sits at the table with the others. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: I still can't believe that we're doing a battle drill just to see if we can handle a Klingon invasion.
CAPT. BRANSON [sighs]: I know that Susan has some issues with us doing this and that's fine but other then that I have my own issues as well but Starfleet Command believes that they want to make sure that this ship is ready for anything the Klingons have in store for us should the need arise for us to go to war with them again but I know that I can count on each and everyone of you let's do this. 
They leave the briefing room. 
EXT-SECTOR 232
The Enterprise is next to the Farragut. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
On the monitor Captain Jessica Smith is on the monitor. 
CAPT. SMITH (Monitor): John this is crazy 
CAPT. BRANSON: I know Jessica but we're under orders. 
CAPT. SMITH (Monitor): Just be careful John 
CAPT. BRANSON (Smiles): I will. 
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-SECTOR 232
Enterprise is facing the Farragut.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Captain Branson is standing in front of his chair behind both Helm and Ops that's manned by both Ensign Carlson and Ensign Peterson, Science Station manned by Lieutenant T'Lar, Communication is manned by Lieutenant Smith, as Tactical is manned by Lieutenant Mitchell, the first officer chair is manned by Lieutenant Commander Ivanova and engineering is manned by Lieutenant Williams as Captain Branson turns to Lieutenant Smith. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Hail the Farragut.
Lieutenant Smith inputs commands into the communications console and Captain Branson gets up from the command chair.
CAPT. BRANSON [smiles]: The hunt begins Jim.
CAPT. KIRK [viewer]: Acknowledged Enterprise just remember that Captain Kirk never lost
LT. ARCHER: Begin now.
CAPT. BRANSON: Screen off, Set course two-two-three mark two-five-seven, full impulse power. Initiate Kumeh maneuver. 
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, sir coming to course two-two-three mark two-five-seven initiating Kumeh maneuver and engaging at full impulse. 
EXT-SECTOR 232 
The Enterprise moves to port. 
INT-U.S.S. FARRAGUT MAIN BRIDGE
Spock's science station shows the Enterprise coming behind the vessel.
LTCMDR. SPOCK: Enterprise has initiated the Kumeh maneuver Captain.
ENS. CHEKOV [confused]: Kumeh maneuver? Why would they start out with that?
CAPT. KIRK: Let's not give him a chance to use that to his advantage, helm bring us to course one-seven-five mark four-zero-four. Mister Spock prep our surprise. 
Both officers comply.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
CAPT. BRANSON: Set course three-one mark seven-three. Present minimal aspect. Ready warp one, optimal spread on simulated torpedoes. 
Lieutenant Mitchell gets the simulated torpedoes ready when Commander T'Lar reports. 
LTJG. T'LAR (urgent alarm): Captain--Klingon warship approaching fast from astern! 
CAPT. BRANSON (Shocked): What the---? 
LTJG. T'LAR: Came out of nowhere. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara bring us about, Tyson deflectors to maximum disengage modified beams. 
Klaxons blare as the transparent viewer shows the Klingon warbird. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Weapon-systems full -- lock on! Open a hailing frequency. 
LTJG. MITCHELL: I can't sir there's nothing there. 
In that instant, we hear the incessant SQUEAL of electronic "hit" after electronic "hit." 
EXT-SPACE
The Farragut (spatially "behind" Enterprise) is firing beam after beam at her fellow ship. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
CAPT. BRANSON: Damn it defensive pattern Pike Delta reengage modified beams. 
Lieutenant T'Lar checks her scanners and gives a damage report. 
LTJG. T'LAR: Computer reports simulated damage to several aft decks, sir. Repair time, three point six days.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: He's good.
LTJG. MITCHELL [confused]: How the hell did he do that? 
CAPT. BRANSON: Jim must of overridden the sensor codes, played some holographic games. Z, input a new code. Attack posture, circumvental attitude. Prepare beams for photon mode. 
LTJG. MITCHELL (to himself): Bye-bye Farragut. 
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. FARRAGUT MAIN BRIDGE
LTCMDR. SPOCK: Computer reports heavy damage to the Enterprise. 
ENS. CHEKOV: They're moving off sir. 
CAPT. KIRK: Maintain distances John isn't done coming after us. 
LTJG. SULU: Aye, sir.
CMDR. BRANSON: My father will be come after us.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Lieutenant Mason readies the photons. 
LT. MITCHELL: Torpedoes ready sir. 
Then Commander T'Lar reports. 
LTJG. T'LAR: Captain, sensors picking up a Romulan warship closing at warp five. 
Captain Branson turns to Commander Ivanova. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Z didn't you input that new code? 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Yeah I did. 
Captain Branson leans forward. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Well then Jim I've not given you enough credit continue simulation. 
ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE! 
Wham! Wham! Wham! Wham! The Enterprise is jolted off her gyroscope by massive hits from the real Romulan craft. The INTERCOM EXPLODES in a tangle of crosstalk as the ship goes to Red Alert. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Divert all power to shields! 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Sever modified beams. 
WHUMPH! 
CAPT. BRANSON: Ready phasers. 
EXT-SECTOR 232
A Romulan T'Liss-class warbird fires her disrupter bolts hitting the Enterprise's forward deflectors making them flicker.
INT-U.S.S. FARRAGUT MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CMDR. BRANSON: That's no ghost attacking the Enterprise. That's real.
LTJG. SULU: We must assist them.
CAPT. KIRK: Bring us into an attack posture standby phasers and photon torpedoes.
Then all of the sudden lights and console screens start flickering and power starts humming down. 
LTCMDR. SPOCK: We're losing main power.
Kirk toggles the com panel.
CAPT. KIRK [to com]: Kirk to Engineering Mister Scott what the hell is going on?
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. FARRGUT MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
Commander Scott walks over to the com panel.
LTCMDR. SCOTT [to com]: Something caused our systems to go into lockdown, I've got five teams working on restoring power.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. BRANSON: Where are my weapons?
LTJG. MITCHELL: Unavailable, sir! We cannot disengage the modified beams. The connections have been fused. 
LT. ARCHER: We must retreat!
CAPT. BRANSON: The Farragut has lost power we can't leave them.
LTJG. MITCHELL: Deflectors reduced to one fifth intensity.
CAPT. BRANSON: Julia Notify Starfleet -- priority. Hail Romulan vessel on my command. (to T'Lar) Formulate alternatives. 
LT. ARCHER: As the Starfleet observer I am ordering you to withdraw! 
CAPT. BRANSON (Thundering): I am the Captain of this vessel! Your order is nullified! Romulan on main viewscreen. 
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the Romulan vessel. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm John Branson Captain of the Federation Starship USS Enterprise why have you attacked my ship! 
SUB-CMDR. T'NAR [viewer]: Why was your ship combative with another Federation vessel of lesser design? Why do you now protect your former target? What is its value to you?''
Captain Branson remains determined.
ROMULAN TACTICAL OFFICER [viewer]: Our probes indicate you were aware of our approach, yet took no action
SUB-CMDR. T'NAR [viewer]: Your answers will dictate our response
CAPT. BRANSON: I have refrained from launching a counter-attack in the hope that we can resolve this peacefully.
SUB-CMDR. T'NAR [viewer, liar]: Our probes indicate that you are crippled, and the ship you protect has no weaponry
ROMULAN TACTICAL OFFICER [viewer]: Unless it has technology that could be used to engage us
SUB-CMDR. T'NAR [viewer]: I am Sub-Commander T'Nar of the Romulan vessel T'Ral I will have the Farragut and her technology and I will allow your Enterprise to leave unharmed you have two of your minutes
The screen returns to exterior of Romulan ship, as Captain Branson is tensed up from what S'Lok has told him when T'Lar reports. 
LTCMDR. T'LAR: Sir, they are massing a surge of power. We are being scanned. They have locked on. 
Captain Branson walks over to the shorted out tactical station as Lieutenant Mitchell reports. 
LTJG. MITCHELL: Our deflectors won't withstand another assault sir. 
LT. ARCHER: Then there are no options. Retreat or die. 
A push in on Captain Branson. 
[END OF ACT FOUR, FADE OUT]
===Act 5===
FADE IN
EXT-SECTOR 232
Showing the relationship of the three ships -- the Enterprise between the Excalibur that's now crippled as well and the Klingon craft, as we hear the Captain's Log. 
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over]: Captain's log supplemental, Due to a miscalculation on my part, Enterprise has been subjected a surprise attack by the Romulans. I find myself with little time to decide the fate of 800 men & women on Captain Kirk's ship before time has run out on my choice
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Picking up where we left off -- incredible tension as Lieutenant Mitchell checks the tactical read outs. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm open to suggestions? 
LTJG. MITCHELL: Sir, we are now capable of launching a limited number of photon torpedoes. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Standby on that for now Julia anything from Starfleet Command? 
LTJG. SMITH: They're sending a battlegroup but it will be an hour before they get here. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: That's not good enough. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Prep the Enterprise for evacuation if it comes to it I'll detonate the warp reactor before I allow the General to take the Heritage and her crew. 
Both Commander Ivanova and Lieutenant T'Lar leave the bridge to get the ship ready to evacuate in case it comes to it, when Lieutenant Smith reports. 
LTJG. SMITH: Captain Kirk is hailing us sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the Farragut.
CAPT. KIRK [viewer]: John is everyone on the Enterprise alright?
CAPT. BRANSON: Yeah, we're alright Jim but we've taken some damaged what happened to the Farragut?
CAPT. KIRK [viewer]: We're also crippled as well we don't know what happened, but you have to save the Enterprise and her crew John 
CAPT. BRANSON: That will leave you at the hands of the Romulans Jim! 
CAPT. KIRK (viewer): John think of your crew
Captain Branson walks in front of the ops and helm stations. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm prepared to ram the Enterprise down S'Lok's throat if I have to. 
CAPT. KIRK (viewer): John you don't have to sacrifice your ship and crew for my ship and crew
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm prepping her for evacuation if I have to I will order the crew to abandon ship. 
EXT-SECTOR 232
The Enterprise is between the Farragut and Romulan vessel. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. BRANSON: Julia get me S'Lok. 
LTJG. SMITH: Aye, sir. 
The Romulan bridge comes on the transparent viewer. 
SUB-CMDR. T'NAR (viewer): I will wait no longer Branson 
CAPT. BRANSON: You need no longer to wait T'Nar my answer is no, and I am prepared to die defending my fellow Starfleet comrades no matter what. 
SUB-CMDR. T'NAR (viewer): You're not going to surrender your comrades for me!
CAPT. BRANSON: No I will defend my friends. 
SUB-CMDR. T'NAR (viewer): You're now ours to destroyed
CAPT. BRANSON: You can try. 
SUB-LT. THEI (viewer): Enterprise targeted Commander, wait sensors are picking up a warp cluster heading our way its Federation!
CUT TO:
EXT-SECTOR 232
The Federation Eighth Battlegroup emerges from warp one at a time as the USS Constitution NCC-1700 emerges from warp in the front of the battlegroup. 
INT-USS CONSTITUTION MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Captain Brianna Branson is standing between the helm and ops stations. 
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Romulan vessel this is Captain Brianna Branson of the Federation Starship USS Constitution, you are outnumbered and outgunned I suggest that you retreat from Federation Space and return to your side of the Neutral Zone border. 
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
CAPT. BRANSON: What will it be Commander? 
SUB-CMDR. T'NAR (Viewer): Maximum deflectors! We've been outmaneuvered. Retreat!
The transparent viewer changes to the exterior of the Romulan vessel, which almost instantly bolts into the Romulan version of warp seven, and is absolutely gone! 
CAPT. BRANSON: Stand down from red alert begin repairs set course for home. 
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
The Enterprise is docked in a berth with worker bees swarming around it. 
CAPT. BRANSON'S [voice over]: Captain's Log supplemental, Thanks to Captain Kirk and the crew of the Farragut we've returned to Earth for repairs and treatment of the wounded we sustained when the Romulans jumped us, and we've official ended Starfleet first battle simulation
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE DECK SIX CORRIDOR NEAR THE TRANSPORTER ROOM
Lieutenant is wearing her dress uniform as Captain Branson catches up with her. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Jamie? 
She turns to face him. 
LT. ARCHER: Thank you for having me onboard the Enterprise and that I got to know you more. 
Captain Branson walks up to her. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Look I may of not been the best husband to you and you're right I should of stayed and talked to you but like I said I was mad, frustrated, felt betrayed and angry but that doesn't mean that I shouldn't of shut you out. 
JAMIE: Maybe the next time you're in the area we could maybe catch up and get to know each other more as well as my half-sister and stepmother. 
JOHN (Smiles): I'd like that. 
They hug and she enters the transporter room. 
EXT-EARTH ORBIT
The Enterprise sits in the berth. 
[END OF ACT FIVE, FADE OUT, ENDING CREDITS]
==Cast==
===Starring===
*Jarvis Davidson as Captain John Branson
*Felecia Linkous as Lieutenant Commander Zhasa Ivanova
===Also Starring===
*Kevin Regan as Lieutenant Junior Grade Jack Mason
*Ferne Myers as Lieutenant Stephanie Williams
*Blake Waymire as Lieutenant Junior Grade Tyson Mitchell
*Delena "Dee" Lusk as Ensign Kara Carlson
*Jacob Elliot as Doctor Steven Carlson
*Sadie Brickhouse as Lieutenant Junior Grade Julia Smith
* Becky Elliot as Lieutenant Junior Grade T'Lar
===Guest Stars===
*TBA as Nurse Christine Chapel
*TBA as Transporter Chief Kayla Mackenzie
*TBA as Ensign Dana Christina
*TBA as Lieutenant Samuel Kirk
*TBA as Ensign Elias Sheridan
*TBA as Sub-Commander T'Nar
*TBA as Captain Brianna Branson
*TBA as Lieutenant Jamie Archer
===Special Guest Stars===
*TBA as Fleet Captain Christopher Pike
*TBA as Captain James T. Kirk
*TBA as Commander Sarah Branson
*TBA as Farragut Crewmen
*TBA as Ensign Pavel Chekov
*TBA as Lieutenant Commander Spock
*TBA as Lieutenant Junior Grade Hikaru Sulu
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===