Fallen Heroes (TOS episode)

Fallen Heroes is the 19th episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1.
==Plot==
The Enterprise is ordered to transport Vulcan Ambassador Sarek from the planet Mazar, where he has been accused of criminal misconduct. Following an attack on the Enterprise Lieutenant T'Lar defends the Ambassador and asks Captain Branson for help.
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-SPACE
The Enterprise is at impulse.
CAPT. BRANSON'S (voice over): Captain's Log Stardate 5414.2, The Enterprise is on an extended exploration mission so far it has been an uneventful mission
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Captain Branson is looking over mission and ship status reports, when the com activates.
CMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): Bridge to Branson
Captain Branson activates the com.
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson here go ahead.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): We've got an incoming hail from Starfleet Command its Fleet Captain Pike
Captain Branson puts the PADD down.
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Patch it to my ready room.
The desktop monitor changes to the office of Fleet Captain Christopher Pike.
CAPT. BRANSON (smiles): Chris what can I do for you?
FLT CAPT. PIKE (monitor): I've got orders for you it's a request by the Vulcans more like it's a request from Spock and his mother, Federation Ambassador Sarek needs to be transported from the planet Mazar he's been there getting trade routes made for the Federation and Vulcan cargo vessels
CAPT. BRANSON (confused): What's going on?
FLT CAPT. PIKE (monitor): We're not sure what's going on but they've requested that we pick him up
CAPT. BRANSON: We don't have to take Sarek all the way to Vulcan do we sir?
FLT CAPT. PIKE (monitor): No a Vulcan ship will rendezvous with you and take him the rest of the way, Captain I don't need to tell you that Sarek it one of the most respected Ambassadors among both Vulcan and the Federation they let you keep your Chief Science officer I think you've got to repay them for it be careful Pike out
Monitor shows the Federation Logo appears and then Captain Branson activates the com.
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson to bridge set course for Mazar warp seven.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA (com voice): Aye, sir
EXT-SPACE
The Enterprise goes into a great arch and leaps into warp.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT]
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Theme Song:
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CAPTAIN'S OATH:
CAPT. BRANSON'S (voice over): Space The Final Frontier These are the Voyages of the Starship Enterprise its Five-Year Mission: To Explore Strange New Worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations to boldly go where no one has gone before!
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STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS
'A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION
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The Enterprise slowly leaves dry-dock.
Jarvis Davidson
 as
Captain John Branson
The Enterprise flies by a interstellar dust cloud.
Felecia Linkous
 as
Lieutenant Commander Una Chin-Riley
The Enterprise approaching a nebula.
Kevin Regan
 as
Lieutenant Junior Grade Jack Mason
The Enterprise approaches a planet.
Ferne Myers
 as
Lieutenant Stephanie Williams
The Enterprise flies by a planetary system
Blake Waymire
 as
Lieutenant Junior Grade Tyson Mitchell
The Enterprise flies through a debris of planets as a rock smashes into a larger rock.
Sadie Waymire
 as
Lieutenant Junior Grade Julia Smith
The Enterprise flies next to a Federation Dreadnought.
Jacob Elliot
 as
Doctor Steven Carlson
Delena "Dee" Lusk
 as
Ensign Kara Carlson
The Enterprise departs from orbit.
Becky Elliot
 as
Lieutenant Junior Grade T'Lar
The Enterprise pauses as her warp engines power 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
[Episode Notes: Opening Credits Falling Over Opening Scenes]
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise is heading towards the Mazarite system.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: So we're picking up Ambassador Sarek from Mazar?
CAPT. BRANSON: That's what Kirk said and its at the request of both Spock and his mother.
LTJG. MITCHELL: I've heard of Sarek he was the one who did the peace talks to end the Four Year Wars in the 2240s.
LT. WILLIAMS: Interesting.
LTJG. T'LAR: Sarek is one of the most respected Ambassadors on Vulcan these charges that he's being accused of is not logical.
CAPT. BRANSON: I know T'Lar but we need to be respectful and prep the ship for his arrival dismissed.
The senior staff leaves the briefing room.
EXT-MAZAR ORBIT
The Enterprise enters orbit of the M-Class world of the Mazarite people.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
ENS. CARLSON: We've established orbit around Mazar sir.
Captain Branson sitting in the Captain's chair turns to Lieutenant Smith.
CAPT. BRANSON: Lieutenant hail the Mazarite high council chamber.
Lieutenant Smith inputs commands into the communications console.
LTJG. SMITH: Their responding sir.
Captain Branson gets up from the Captain's chair as the transparent viewer changed to the council chambers of the Mazarite council.
CAPT. BRANSON: Greetings I'm John Branson Captain of the Federation Starship USS Enterprise, we're here at the request of the Vulcan High Command to take Ambassador Sarek aboard our vessel.
MAZARITE COUNCIL MEMBER (viewer): Ah, yes the Vulcan High Command informed us of your arrival, we'll send you the transport coordinates so you can beam the Ambassador aboard your vessel
CAPT. BRANSON: I must admit I'm a bit shocked as to why we're picking up.
MAZARITE COUNCIL MEMBER (viewer): We were just as shocked as you were when we heard about what happened, but we hope that this can be resolved quickly so the Ambassador can return to our world we enjoyed his company and his council as to why we should ally with the Federation
CAPT. BRANSON: Well I won't keep you from your duties Ambassador it was great speaking with you Enterprise out.
Transmission ends.
CAPT. BRANSON: Senior Staff to the transporter room full dress uniforms, Kara you've got the conn.
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
EXT-MAZAR ORBIT
The Enterprise is in orbit.
INT-USS ENTERPISE TRANSPORTER ROOM
Captain Branson, Commander Ivanova, Lieutenant Mitchell, and Doctor Carlson are waiting for the Ambassador when Captain Branson turns to chief Mackenzie.
CAPT. BRANSON: Chief energize.
Chief Mackenzie inputs commands into the transporter console and activates the transporter and beams Ambassador Sarek aboard as the Ensign with the whistle blows and then Captain Branson looks at the Ambassador. 
CAPT. BRANSON (smiles): Ambassador welcome aboard the Enterprise.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Thanks Captain Branson.
Captain Branson introduces his senior staff.
CAPT. BRANSON: Commander Ivanova my first officer, Lieutenant Mitchell my chief of security, Doctor Carlson my chief medical officer, and Lieutenant Commander T'Lar my Chief Science Officer.
T'Lar greets Sarek with the Vulcan salute and greets him in Vulcan.
LTJG. T'LAR: T'nar pahk sarat y'rani.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: T'nar jaral.
Then the com activates and Captain Branson activates the com.
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson here.
LTJG. SMITH (com voice): The Mazarite High Council wishes to speak with you if you want I can route it to your ready room or your quarters
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): I'm on my way to the bridge.
Captain Branson leaves the transporter room.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: May I escort you to your quarters.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Please Commander.
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Captain Branson is standing in front of the Captain's chair turns to Lieutenant Smith.
CAPT. BRANSON: Lieutenant hail the Mazarite high council chamber.
Lieutenant Smith inputs commands into the communications console.
LTJG. SMITH: Their responding sir.
Captain Branson gets up from the Captain's chair as the transparent viewer changed to the council chambers of the Mazarite council.
OFFICIAL [on viewscreen]: Captain Branson?
(A humanoid, grey hair at temples, ears with channel extending across cheek bone.) 
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm Captain Branson what can I do for you?
OFFICIAL (viewer): We hope that we didn't interrupt anything you and your crew were doing
CAPT. BRANSON: No its alright I am curious why are you wanting him off the planet?
OFFICIAL (viewer): I'm sure you looked at the charges
CAPT. BRANSON: I have but I'm a bit lost.
OFFICIAL (viewer): The Ambassador was charged with abusing his power on the planet and he needed to be removed as quickly as possible
CAPT. BRANSON: Abusing his power that doesn't sound like Sarek at all.
OFFICIAL (viewer): Well he was so safe journey back to your world
Transmission ends.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara set course to meet up with the Vulcan cruiser warp six.
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Engage.
EXT-SPACE
The Enterprise breaks orbit and leaps into warp.
(END OF ACT ONE, FADE OUT)
===Act 2===
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise on course to meet up with the Sh'Raan.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
Captain Branson is looking at the PADD.
FLT CAPT. PIKE (monitor): Abuse of power?
CAPT. BRANSON: That's what the Mazar ambassador said.
Captain Pike leans back surprised.
FLT CAPT. PIKE (monitor): That's not like Sarek
CAPT. BRANSON: I agree Chris.
FLT CAPT. PIKE (monitor): I'll talk to Spock and see what I can dig up but it may take awhile
CAPT. BRANSON: Alright.
FLT CAPT. PIKE (monitor): Keep me posted Pike out
Transmission ends as the Federation Logo appears as John is thinking about why the Mazarites want Sarek off their planet so quickly.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise heads to meet up with the Sh'Raan.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE T'LAR & STEVEN'S QUARTERS
T'Lar is on her knees meditating when Doctor Carlson enters and T'Lar opens her eyes.
STEVEN: I never seen so many people come into sickbay for minor injuries in my life.
T'Lar blows out the candles.
T'LAR: You wanted to be chief medical officer my love.
Steven sits on the couch.
STEVEN (sighs): Yeah that's true so how was it meeting Ambassador Sarek?
T'Lar sits next to Steven.
T'LAR: It was interesting I only met Sarek once when I was 18 years old Earth standard years it was when the Federation & Klingons were at war with each other, he came to the table and hammered out a treaty with them in only seconds.
STEVEN: Wow that's amazing.
Then the com activates.
LT. MITCHELL (com voice): Senior officers to the bridge
T'Lar gets her uniform on and leaves their quarters.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise being followed by a Mazarite vessel.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (YELLOW ALERT)
Turbo-lift doors opened and Captain Branson walks onto the bridge.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
LTCMDR. T'LAR: One Mazarite vessel approaching aft.
CMDR. IVANOVA: Wonder what's going on?
CAPT. BRANSON: Don't know.
Then Lieutenant Smith turns and reports.
LT. SMITH: We're being hailed.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the Mazarite vessel.
MAZARITE CAPTAIN (viewer): My apologies, Captain. There's been a change of plans regarding Ambassador Sarek
Captain Branson turns to Commander Ivanova then back at the viewer.
CAPT. BRANSON: We weren't told about the change of plans?
MAZARITE CAPTAIN (viewer): We've been having some problems with our long-range communications
CAPT. BRANSON: What's the change of plans? 
MAZARITE CAPTAIN (viewer): The magistrate feels that we let the ambassador go too quickly. She's needed for additional questioning. We don't want to cause you any more inconvenience. If you'll drop out of warp, we can dock with you and take the ambassador aboard our ship 
CAPT. BRANSON (confused): Your magistrate seemed in a big hurry to get rid of him. Now he wants him back? 
MAZARITE CAPTAIN [on viewscreen]: I'm just a transport captain. I never try to make sense of what government bureaucrats are thinking
CAPT. BRANSON: I'll have to contact my superiors. 
MAZARITE CAPTAIN [on viewscreen]: There's really no need
 
CAPT. BRANSON (smiles): I'm just a starship captain. You don't think they'd trust me to make these kinds of decisions on my own? 
MAZARITE CAPTAIN [on viewscreen]: We'll wait for you to confirm whatever you have to
(End transmission.) 
CAPT. BRANSON: Get me Starfleet Command. 
LT. SMITH: I can't get through. That ship's jamming all our comm. frequencies. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Just a transport captain. 
LT. MITCHELL: They're charging weapons. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Raise Deflectors.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
 
The Mazarite ship fires several charges at Enterprise.
(END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT)
===Act Three===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Mazarite vessel continues firing at the Enterprise hitting her aft deflectors.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
WHUMPH!
CAPT. BRANSON: What is he doing hail him!
Lieutenant Smith inputs commands into the communications console.
LT. SMITH: No response!
WHUMPH!
LT. MITCHELL: Aft deflectors are down to seventy-seven percent!
CAPT. BRANSON: Return fire photons full spread!
Lieutenant Mitchell inputs commands into the tactical console.
CUT TO:
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
A close up of the aft launcher and it unleashes a spread of torpedoes that hit the Mazarite vessel's deflectors.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
LT. MITCHELL: No effect it appears that they're shielding is more stronger then ours.
WHUMPH!
LTCMDR. T'LAR: Direct hit main engineering section 12 we've taken heavy damage!
Captain Branson turns to Lieutenant Mitchell.
CAPT. BRANSON: Ready phasers.
LT. MITCHELL: Aye, sir phasers locked on target.
CAPT. BRANSON: Fire!
He presses the firing button.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The aft phasers fire at the Mazarite vessel hitting their deflectors making them flicker.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
LT. MITCHELL: Their deflectors are failing.
CAPT. BRANSON: Target their engines.
He inputs commands into the tactical station.
LT. MITCHELL: Their dropping out of warp now sir.
Captain Branson walks over to Commander T'Lar.
CAPT. BRANSON: What was that all about?
T'Lar just looks at him.
CAPT. BRANSON: I think I know who knows.
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE AMBASSADOR SAREK'S QUARTERS
Sarek is sitting in the chair as both Captain Branson and Lieutenant Commander T'Lar.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: I don't know what I can do for you Captain?
CAPT. BRANSON: We were ordered to pick you up at Mazar and bring you to a Vulcan vessel, no one says nothing about being shot at by them.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Obviously they weren't sent by the council on Mazar. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Then who sent them?
AMBASSADOR SAREK: I do not have answers for you.
LTCMDR. T'LAR: Ambassador, we are here at the request of the Vulcan High Command. It would be illogical for you to withhold information from us. 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: There are diplomatic matters at stake here which do not concern you. To tell you any more would only put your ship and your crew at greater risk. 
CAPT. BRANSON (annoyed): How much greater could it get? A few more volleys from that ship would have ruptured our hull. 
AMBASSADOR SAREK (sighs): I am sorry, Captain.
CAPT. BRANSON (sighs): So am I. You're leaving me no choice, Ambassador.
Captain Branson activates the com.
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson to Carlson.
ENS. CARLSON (com voice): Carlson here
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Change of plans Kara, lay in a course back to Mazar.
ENS. CARLSON (com voice): Sir?
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): You heard me Kara.
He turns to com off.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: You're under strict orders to transport me to the Sh'Raan. 
CAPT. BRANSON (annoyed): It's more than two days to the rendezvous point, and there could be other hostile ships tracking us. Unless you can convince me why it's worth risking all our lives.
Sarek just sits in his chair and both Branson and T'Lar leaves his quarters.
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
FLT CAPT. PIKE (monitor): The Vulcan's are raising holly hell over this John.
Captain Branson is pacing about.
CAPT. BRANSON: You can always order me to take him to meet up with the Vulcans.
FLT CAPT. PIKE (monitor): You're out there I'm not but whatever you decide I'll back you up, I know you are what did Sarek say about the charges he was being accused of?
CAPT. BRANSON (sighs): Abusing his power as Ambassador and well this may shock you sir but also rape.
Pike is surprised by that.
FLT CAPT. PIKE (monitor): What? Rape that's a surprise cause Spock told me and Una that Vulcans mate only once 7 years, why would he be accused of rape we've not had that type of thing happening in over a decade. I just want you to know there'll be repercussions
CAPT. BRANSON: They certainly considered the repercussions. They knew someone was after him. Why risk one of your own ships when you can risk one of ours?
FLT CAPT. PIKE (monitor): John?
CAPT. BRANSON: They're doing it to us once again Chris, keeping us in the dark again after we founded the Federation.
Pike leans on his desk interlaces his fingers.
FLT CAPT. PIKE (monitor): Have you talked to the ambassador? 
Captain Branson leans back.
CAPT. BRANSON: I've tried.
FLT CAPT. PIKE (monitor): I can't picture Sarek doing this, I'll talk to Spock, see what I can find out
CAPT. BRANSON: Thanks Chris
He nods.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise continues on course for Mazar.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MESS HALL
Lieutenant T'Lar enters and sees Sarek looking out the window of the mess hall.
LTJG. T'LAR: Ambassador Sarek.
Sarek turns to T'Lar.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Commander T'Lar I wanted to see the mess hall it has changed since the last time I was onboard the Enterprise, Captain Branson is a very intriguing person for a human.
LTJG. T'LAR: It was the Captain that I wanted to speak to you about.
They sit at a table.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: We'll be back at Mazar in a few hours. I would prefer not to waste that time alone. This must be awkward for you, having a foot in two worlds. Loyal to your Captain, yet still a Vulcan. 
LTJG. T'LAR: The Captain has earned my trust and the trust of our people.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: I would not have succeeded at my career for ninety four years without earning people's trust.
LTJG. T'LAR: I meant no disrespect.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Of course not. You were simply speaking your mind, as you always have. It was at Vulcana Regar, wasn't it? During the second Ka'Tann conference, you approached me during a recess. 
LTJG. T'LAR: You remember me Ambassador?
AMBASSADOR SAREK: You were not easy to forget. Your questions about my negotiating tactics were quite presumptuous coming from one so young. 
LTJG. T'LAR: And you were able to get a treaty signed.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: T'Lar I have something important to tell you.
T'Lar raises her eyebrow.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
Captain Branson is looking at the damage reports when the doors chimed.
CAPT. BRANSON: Come.
Doors opened and T'Lar enters.
LTJG. T'LAR: I've spoken with Ambassador Sarek.
CAPT. BRANSON: And?
LTJG. T'LAR: He told me something important.
CAPT. BRANSON: Have a seat.
She sits down in front of the desk.
LTJG. T'LAR: The ambassador and I spent the last two hours talking. He's even more remarkable than his reputation suggests. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I don't doubt that, but it doesn't affect my decision.
LTJG. T'LAR: I believe it should. he is not guilty of the crime he has been accused of. 
Captain Branson leans forward and puts his hands on his desk.
CAPT. BRANSON: And he told you that?
LTJG. T'LAR (nods): Yes, the charges were fabricated to get him off Mazar and divert attention from his actual mission. 
CAPT. BRANSON; Which is what exactly?
LTJG. T'LAR: He can't reveal that, but he has convinced me that it is critical we help him accomplish it. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm sorry T'Lar, but I'm going to need more than that. 
LTJG. T'LAR: He also told me that if we return him to Mazar he will be killed. 
CAPT. BRANSON: By who? 
LTJG. T'LAR: He wouldn't tell me. 
CAPT. BRANSON: But you believed him? 
LTJG. T'LAR: Yes. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Why? 
LTJG. T'LAR: I cannot accept that he would sacrifice a lifetime of accomplishments with an act of criminal misconduct. 
CAPT. BRANSON: It happens all the time. 
 
LTJG. T'LAR: Not to him. We must take her to the Sh'Raan. 
CAPT. BRANSON: You're asking me to put the lives of everyone on board in jeopardy based on your talking to this man for a couple of hours.
T'Lar looks at him.
LTJG. T'LAR: John, since serving onboard the Enterprise under your command, I have never asked for anything but I am asking for this now. Do not return the ambassador to Mazar. Please.
Branson thinks and then nods.
LTJG. T'LAR: Thank you.
T'Lar gets up and leaves the ready room as Captain Branson remains sitting in the chair thinking.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise has diverted back to meeting up with the Sh'Raan.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Ensign ETA to meeting with the Sh'Raan?
Ensign Carlson checks the console read out.
ENS. CARLSON : At present speed one hour and thirty minutes.
CMDR. IVANOVA: Julia inform the Sh'Raan of our ETA.
LTJG. SMITH (nods): Aye, Commander uh Commander I can't get through to the Sh'Raan.
Commander Ivanova turns to her.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: What's going on?
LTJG. T'LAR: Sensors are picking up three vessels they match the Mazarite cruiser that attacked earlier.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Red Alert, Deflectors up Captain Branson to the bridge.
Lights dim and klaxon blare.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL 
The Enterprise speeds towards the meeting point as three Mazarite vessels pursue the Federation vessel.
(END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT)
===Act Four===
FADE IN
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise is under attack by three Mazarite vessels.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
WHUMPH!
Doors to the Ready Room Captain Branson walks onto the bridge.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
LTJG. MITCHELL: Its the Mazarite vessel he's brought friends.
WHUMPH!
LTJG. MITCHELL: Deflectors down to seventy-seven percent, we could drop out of warp and use our phasers.
CAPT. BRANSON: And go three to one not a chance T'Lar what's the current speed of the Mazarites?
LTJG. T'LAR: Comparable to Starfleet. I don't believe they've exceeded warp eight. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Then let's give them a run for their money Kara take us to warp seven point eight.
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
Ensign Carlson inputs commands into the helm station.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise speeds up a bit.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
ENS. CARLSON: Warp seven point eight.
LTJG. T'LAR: They are matching our speed.
LTJG. MITCHELL: They're closing to twenty thousand kilometers. Fifteen. 
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
CAPT. BRANSON (com voice): Bridge to Engineering
Lieutenant Williams activates the com.
LT. WILLIAMS (to com): I was wondering when you were going to call. We're really stoking the boilers down here.
CAPT. BRANSON (com voice): Keep shoveling. We're going to seven point nine. 
LT. WILLIAMS (to com): Just in case anyone's keeping track, I believe that'll be a Starfleet record. 
CAPT. BRANSON (com voice): We'll celebrate later
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Captain Branson sits in the Captain's chair.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara?
ENS. CARLSON: Warp seven point nine. 
(The ship shakes a bit.) 
CAPT. BRANSON: And our Mazarite friends?
LTJG. T'LAR: They're holding at seven point nine, sir. 
CAPT. BRANSON: How far to the rendezvous point? 
ENS. CARLSON: At this speed, a little over two hours, but I don't think we can hold it that long.
Then Ambassador Sarek enters from the turbo-lift.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Captain Branson?
CAPT. BRANSON: Ambassador Sarek our friends are back.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Will we reach the Sh'Raan before they can do any more damage?
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm not sure.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: In that case, I need to speak with you.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM [RED ALERT]
Captain Branson, Commander Ivanova, and Ambassador Sarek are in the ready room.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: I have to consider the possibility that this mission will fail. 
CAPT. BRANSON: You still haven't told me what this mission is. 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: I've been under orders to tell you only what you need to know, but that wasn't the only reason I kept things from you. I didn't trust you. As your Commander Ivanova pointed out, I have been around a long time. I was fascinated by humanity but worried as well. 
CAPT. BRANSON: We came along way from the 22nd century Ambassador.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: You had just emerged from a global war. The idea that you deemed yourselves ready to join the interstellar community seemed premature.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: And a decade of good behavior hasn't changed your mind?
Ambassador Sarek paces about.
AMBASSADOR SAREK (sighs): The Mazarites pursuing us are criminals. They are members of an organization that is infiltrated all levels of government, making themselves wealthy and powerful at the expense of many innocent victims. Their methods include eliminating anyone who stands in their way. 
CAPT. BRANSON: And that would include you.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Many Mazarites want their government purged of this corruption. They asked the Vulcan consulate to help them expose these criminals. 
Captain Branson turns to Commander Ivanova then back at Ambassador Sarek.
CAPT. BRANSON: And that job fell to you?
AMBASSADOR SAREK: I have been gathering evidence against them. In three months, I will be called to testify. It was decided that until then I would be safer on Vulcan. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Why couldn't you tell us? 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: The investigation was considered too sensitive.
CAPT. BRANSON: And the story of you being recalled in disgrace?
AMBASSADOR SAREK: It was hoped that if my reputation were sullied they would not consider me a credible witness, and they might not come after me.
CAPT. BRANSON: Obviously, it didn't work. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: So you put us at risk?
CAPT. BRANSON: Zhasa.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: The corruption ran deeper than I thought. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I appreciate you telling me the truth. 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: I can no longer put you and your crew in danger, Captain. Please drop out of warp. I plan to surrender myself to them. 
CAPT. BRANSON: It hasn't gotten to that yet. 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: It's the most logical course of action. 
CAPT. BRANSON: If you've learned anything about humans, you'd know we don't always take the most logical course of action. 
LTJG. T'LAR [com voice]: Captain, report to the Bridge
Both Captain Branson and Commander Ivanova heads to the bridge.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
The trio walks onto the bridge.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
LTJG. T'LAR: We are holding at warp seven point nine but Lieutenant Williams says that we will not be able to hold this speed for very long.
LTJG. MITCHELL: I don't believe they can either, sir. They're releasing drive plasma to keep their warp coils from overloading.
Then Lieutenant Smith reports.
LTJG. SMITH: We're being hailed.
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen.
Transparent viewer shows the bridge of the Mazarite lead vessel.
MAZARITE CAPTAIN (viewer): Captain. Ambassador 
Sarek nods.
CAPT. BRANSON: What do you want?
MAZARITE CAPTAIN (viewer): Just giving you a friendly warning. Are you aware that your engines are overheating?
CAPT. BRANSON: So are your engines.
MAZARITE CAPTAIN (viewer): We have no quarrel with you. Give us the Vulcan and you'll be free to go
CAPT. BRANSON: I have a better idea. Why don't you slow down before your engines explode? 
MAZARITE CAPTAIN [on viewscreen]: Why would you risk the lives of your crew for this criminal? 
CAPT. BRANSON: I've been ordered to deliver him safely to the Vulcans, and that's exactly what I plan to do.
(Julia ends the transmission) 
ENS. CARLSON: They're increasing speed. Warp four point nine five. 
LTJG. MITCHELL: They're re-entering weapons range, sir. 
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson to Engineering. 
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
LT. WILLIAMS (to com): Please tell me we're ready to slow down?
CAPT. BRANSON (com voice): Sorry Steph we need more speed
LT. WILLIAMS (to com): I don't know if I've got anymore to give you sir.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): This is a brand new engine.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
LT. WILLIAMS (to com): On paper.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): We're out of options Steph.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
LT. WILLIAMS (to com): Aye, sir I'll see what I can do.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
Captain Branson gets up and looks at Sarek.
CAPT. BRANSON: Ambassador.
Sarek sits in the Captain's chair.
CAPT. BRANSON: Do it Kara warp eight.
ENS. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
Ensign Carlson inputs commands into the helm station.
ENS. CARLSON: Warp seven point nine three, nine five. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
Lights start flickering.
LT. WILLIAMS: Don't take your eyes off that antimatter stream. 
CREWWOMAN: Aye, Lieutenant. 
Everything is rattling, and smoke is coming out of vents.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise's speed increases.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
ENS. CARLSON: Seven point nine seven.
LTJG. T'LAR: They are accelerating speed.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara?
ENS. CARLSON: Seven point nine-nine. Warp eight.
Everyone is smiles but then the ship rattles.
LTJG. T'LAR: They are still gaining on us.
Everyone is worried as the camera pans in on Captain Branson's reaction.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
Enterprise soars at warp eight as the three Mazarite vessels are closing behind her.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
Lights flickering and the ship is rocking about as Ensign Carlson inputs commands into the helm station.
CAPT. BRANSON: How far to the Vulcan ship? 
LTJG. T'LAR: Sensors are still being jammed by the Mazarites.
CAPT. BRANSON: Then use their last known position and do the math. Take a guess.
T'Lar thinks and then reports.
LTJG. T'LAR: If we could maintain our present speed, approximately fifty three minutes. 
LTJG. MITCHELL: The Mazarites will be in firing range long before then. 
Captain Branson walks back to his command chair.
CAPT. BRANSON: What if we could get a message through? Tell them to get here as fast as they can. 
LTJG. SMITH: I don't see how, sir.
Sarek walks over to the com station.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: There's a diplomatic frequency we sometimes use. It's in a lower subspace band. I doubt the Mazarites are aware of it. 
Sarek goes to Smith's com station.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: It's been a few years since I did this. 
Ship is still rattling about.
CAPT. BRANSON: If we do get a message through to the Vulcans, we don't want the Mazarites to see them coming. 
LTJG. MITCHELL: We could try deflecting their jamming signal, sir. Use it to blind their sensors as well.
CAPT. BRANSON: Julia?
LTJG. SMITH: We may have gotten a message through to them, sir, but I'm not sure.
ENS. CARLSON: Wouldn't they respond? 
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Mazarite vessels fire as their weapons punch through the port deflectors causing explosions on the saucer section and then the port nacelle causing plasma to vent.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
Lights flicker. The smoke from the vents has turned to flames.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS (to com): Williams to Bridge.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [RED ALERT]
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson here.
LT. WILLIAMS (com voice): The port injectors just blew!
LTJG. MITCHELL: Port Deflectors failed!
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN ENGINEERING [RED ALERT]
LT. WILLIAMS: We've got to slow down Captain!
CREWMAN (with fire extinguisher): I got it, I got it.
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise is at warp as the Mazarite vessels continue firing.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
Sparks erupt from the ceiling.
CAPT. BRANSON: Julia?
LT. SMITH: Com system just went down.
ENS. CARLSON: We took a direct hit to the port nacelle we're venting drive plasma, we're dropping to impulse!
EXT-SPACE
The Enterprise emerges from warp with the three Mazarite vessels close behind her.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
LTJG. SMITH: They're hailing us. 
CAPT. BRANSON: How long now? 
LTJG. T'LAR: If they received our message, another ten minutes. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I thought it was down to eight. 
LTJG. T'LAR: That was before we dropped out of warp. 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: We can't hold off those ships for that long. 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: You have done your best, Captain, and I thank you for it, but it is time for me to turn myself over to them. 
CAPT. BRANSON: We just need to buy ten more minutes. 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Captain. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I want you to go to Sickbay. 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Sickbay? 
CAPT. BRANSON: I'll explain later. If there was ever a time to start trusting us, this would be it. 
(Sarek leaves.) 
CAPT. BRANSON: Put him through. 
MAZARITE CAPTAIN [on transparent viewer]: Give us the Vulcan
CAPT. BRANSON: You know, I honestly didn't think you'd be able to catch us. Just out of curiosity, how fast do your ships go? 
MAZARITE CAPTAIN [on viewscreen]: Put him on a shuttle and bring her to our lead vessel 
CAPT. BRANSON: That could be a problem. Our shuttlebay was damaged, thanks to you. I doubt we could launch a shuttle until it's repaired. What, what would you have topped out at? Warp five point five? Warp six? I can't imagine that you can do much more than that. It seemed like your engines were starting to run pretty hot. 
MAZARITE CAPTAIN [on viewscreen]: Prepare to be boarded
(Ends transmission.) 
CAPT. BRANSON: Ty, I'm counting on you. Z. 
They both enter the turbo-lift.
CUT TO:
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM [RED ALERT]
The Mazarite Captain and two security officers beam aboard.
MAZARITE CAPTAIN: Where is he?
CAPT. BRANSON: Your last attack blew out systems across half the ship. Power's down in Engineering. A plasma conduit exploded on deck eight.
MAZARITE CAPTAIN (annoyed): I didn't ask for a damage report. Where is he? 
CAPT. BRANSON: If you would shut up for about five minutes I was getting to that his quarters were on deck eight, he was rushed to our sickbay.
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: His injuries are extensive. Plasma burns, neurological trauma.
MAZARITE CAPTAIN: Take me to him.
Both Branson and Ivanova escort them to sickbay.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY (RED ALERT)
The doors opened as Doctor Carlson and his medical staff are treating "Ambassador Sarek", as his staff is treating other wounded officers that sustained injuries during the attack.
CAPT. BRANSON: This is my chief medical officer Doctor Carlson.
DR. CARLSON: Gentlemen welcome to sickbay.
MAZARITE CAPTAIN: The Vulcan? 
DR. CARLSON: He's undergoing intense dermal regeneration therapy.
MAZARITE CAPTAIN: Open it.
DR. CARLSON: I will not. I don't know what business you have with this man, but when he was brought in here he became my patient. If I remove him from the imaging chamber prematurely, he'll die. 
(The two Mazarite henchmen draw their weapons.)
MAZARITE CAPTAIN: Open it now, (communicator beeps) Go ahead.
MAZARITE OFFICER (com voice): Our sensors just went down, Captain
MAZARITE CAPTAIN (to com): What's causing it?
MAZARITE OFFICER (com voice): Enterprise is redirecting our jamming signal 
(The Captain steps back and the henchmen move forward.) 
DR. CARLSON: NO!
Branson pulls him out of the line of fire as they shoot at the imaging chamber. The display above switches to 'System Failure diag ID 1010'. Enterprise shakes slightly.
CUT TO:
EXT-SPACE
The Sh'Raan is fighting the three Mazarite vessels.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE SICKBAY (RED ALERT)
MAZARITE CAPTAIN (to com): Report. Answer me, what's going on?
CAPT. BRANSON: I believe that's the Sh'Raan. She's a Vulcan combat cruiser. One of their most powerful, if I'm not mistaken.
Com does its bonsun whistle.
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson here.
LTJG. T'LAR (com voice): Sir, the Captain of the Sh'Raan is hailing
CAPT. BRANSON: Patch him to sickbay
VULCAN [on monitor]: Captain Branson, are you in any danger?
CAPT. BRANSON: You could say that. 
VULCAN [on monitor]: Tell the Mazarites to turn their weapons over immediately or we'll destroy their ships
Commander Ivanova takes the Mazarite officers weapons.
VULCAN CAPTAIN (on monitor): We'll be standing by Captain
CAPT. BRANSON (nods): Thank you.
Transmisson ends.
MAZARITE CAPTAIN: We did what we came to do. That's all that matters. 
(He turns to leave, but the doors open to reveal -) 
AMBASSADOR SAREK: I am sorry to disappoint you. I look forward to adding this incident to my testimony at your trial.
The Mazarite Captain turns to Captain Branson in shock and awe as Captain Branson shrugs his shoulders.
CUT TO:
EXT-SPACE
The Enterprise is next to the Sh'Raan.
CAPT. BRANSON'S (voice over): Captain's Log Supplemental, The Vulcans have allowed the Mazarites to leave. Ambassador Sarek says there's a good reason for doing so, though he's certainly not sharing it with me
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM
Doors opened as Captain Branson, Commander Ivanova, and Lieutenant T'Lar along with Ambassador Sarek enters.
CAPT. BRANSON: Sorry if your time on the Enterprise wasn't what you expected Ambassador.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: It was interesting to say the least Captain.
Then Chief Mackenzie reports.
CHIEF MACKENZIE: Captain the Sh'Raan is ready to receive Ambassador Sarek.
Ambassador Sarek steps onto the pad.
CAPT. BRANSON: Safe journey back to Vulcan.
AMBASSADOR SAREK: Live, Long and Prosper Captain.
CAPT. BRANSON: Energize.
Chief Mackenzie inputs commands into the transporter console and beams Sarek to the Vulcan cruiser.
EXT-SPACE
Both the Sh'Raan and Enterprise depart from each other.
(END OF ACT FOUR, 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
*Sadie Brickhouse-Waymire as Lieutenant Junior Grade Julia Smith
*Delena Lusk as Ensign Kara Carlson
*Jacob Elliot as Doctor Steven Carlson
*Becky Elliot as Lieutenant Junior Grade T'Lar
===Guest Stars===
*TBA as Nurse Christine Chapel
*TBA as Lieutenant Junior Grade Harris Payne
*TBA as Transporter Chief Kayla Mackenzie
*TBA as Mazarite Captain
*TBA as Mazarite Security Guard #1
*TBA as Mazarite Security Guard #2
*TBA as Vulcan Captain
===Special Guest Stars===
*TBA as Fleet Captain Christopher Pike
*TBA as Vulcan Ambassador Sarek
==Trivia notes==
===Background information===
*This episode is based off of the Star Trek: Enterprise season 1 episode Fallen Hero, where Captain Jonathan Archer and crew must match wit with Mazarite rebels who want to kill Ambassador V'Lar.