Children of The Comet (Phase II episode)

Children of The Comet is the 2nd of Star Trek: Phase II Phase II Season 1.
==Synopsis==
While on a survey mission, the USS Enterprise discovers a comet is going to strike an inhabited planet. They try to re-route the comet, only to find that an ancient alien relic buried on the comet's icy surface is somehow stopping them. As the away team try to unlock the relic's secrets, Branson and Commander Ivanova deal with a group of zealots who want to prevent the USS Enterprise from interfering. 
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-PLANET SURFACE, DAY
[WIND BLOWING]
[BABY FUSSING IN DISTANCES]
The people of a desert village are going about their normal routine. Some have their eyes drawn upwards, where a comet crosses the sky. 
EXT-SPACE
LTJG. SMITH'S (voice over): Lieutenant Smith's Log Stardate 2912.4. The Enterprise is surveying the Persephone System where the crew is studying the behavior of an ancient comet, C/2260 Quentin. I, however, am doing rotation in landing partty readiness protocols, which doesn't really involve comets, ancient or otherwise, so duties are pretty slow at the moment. Except, of course, for a recent invitation to dinner at the captain's cabin, for which I have been encouraged by Ensign Carlson to dust off my dress uniform
A comet flies towards a planet as the Enterprise is next it.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRSE DECK FIVE CORRIDOR
Turbo-lift doors opened and she walks to the Captain's quarters checking her sleeves when she sees Kara in regular clothes. 
JULIA (sighs): You said it was formal? 
KARA: Actually, what I said was you might want to wear your dress uniform. 
JULIA: Are you kidding? This is your idea of a practical joke? 
KARA: Kinda. 
JULIA: I'm going to go change. 
She turns to go back to the lift when Kara stops her. 
KARA: You uh don't want to be late to the Captain's table especially since its your brother in law. 
She turns back towards her. 
JULIA: What is that suppose to mean? 
KARA: Come on Lieutenant you and I both know the reason that you got this assignment is because of your brother in law being the Captain of this ship. 
JULIA (rolls her eyes): Unbelievable the reason I got this assignment is because it was requested by Professor Uhura at Starfleet Academy, she knew John needed the best Communications officer and she recommended me. 
They walk to the Captain's quarters and the doors opened and John is wearing regular clothes as well. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
They enter as the doors closed and John walks over to Julia. 
JOHN (smiles): Come in and well its a bit over dressed Julia but we can fix that. 
JULIA: John its just being in the Captain's quarters means business sometimes. 
JOHN: True but here on the Enterprise we can let our hair down so to speak and just be people. 
John walks over to Nurse Chapel who's cutting up some vegetables, as Julia also lends a hand with the food, at the Captain's table everyone is eating. 
JOHN: So I was taking a stroll at Earth Outpost Five along the Romulan Neutral Zone with my wife, and the next thing I know someone jacked my communicator so I ran after him and then I tripped over a Naussican who had his pants down if it wasn't for Jessica being there I don't think I'd be here right now. 
T'SHARA (confused): I've never understood the Human inclination to laugh at others' misfortune. It feels… impolite. 
STEVEN: Because its funny honey. 
T'SHARA: Because it breaks a social expectation? 
JOHN: T'Shara you'll have to learn that sometimes things go so badly, you just have to laugh. 
T'Shara is still confused as Zhasa turns to Julia. 
ZHASA: So, Julia I hear you speak twelve languages. 
JULIA: Uh, 37 actually. 
JOHN: Wow 37 languages. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE DECK FIVE CORRIDOR
Julia is walking through the corridor with Tyson. 
TYSON: So you speak 37 different languages? 
JULIA: Yeah I'm still learning Klingon but I should know it soon. 
They enter the lift. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN BRANSON'S QUARTERS
Zhasa is giving John a hand cleaning the plates.
ZHASA: It was interesting seeing Julia.
JOHN: Yeah, it was before this I've not seen her since both me and Jessica got married.
Zhasa looks at John.
ZHASA: What's wrong?
JOHN [sighs]: I had that same dream again Z the one where Spock is at death's doorstep during that battle with the Klingons. 
She walks over to him. 
ZHASA: You got him home safe and sound.
Then the com activates. 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA [com voice]: Captain Branson to the bridge. There is a problem with the comet
John walks over to the com panel. 
JOHN (to com): On my way T'Shara duty calls. 
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE
Transparent viewer shows a simulation of the planet being destroyed by the asteroid, as T'Shara reports.
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: The computer simulation suggests that, when the comet strikes the planet in two days, there will be no survivors. Persephone III is an M-Class world. Previous surveys suggests it is home to an intelligent, pre-warp species that call themselves the Deleb. Given their current state of technological advancement, it is highly unlikely that they are aware of the danger they are in.
CAPT. BRANSON: Options? 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: The Deleb cannot move the comet themselves so why if we move it for them? 
Branson turns to her. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Ion engines T'Shara? 
LTCMDR. T'SHARA: Precise, four, programmed to fire in sequence to account for the comet's rotation. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Got it, Z thoughts could it work? 
LTCMDR. IVANOVA: Its possible. 
LT. MASON: We could use photon torpedoes as launch vehicles. Take about an hour for the retrofit. 
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: A rosy assessment, considering I'll be the one doing the retrofitting. 
Captain Branson sits in the Captain's chair. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Let's get it done, people. We've got a planet to save before breakfast. 
The crew gets to work as Captain Branson leans over to Z. 
CAPT. BRANSON (sotto): I love this job. 
LT. MASON: Torpedo modifications are ready sir. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Fire. 
He presses the firing button. 
CUT TO:
EXT-SPACE 
The Enterprise launches the four torpedoes but they struck a strange field around the comet. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE 
Captain Branson gets up from the Captain's chair. 
CAPT. BRANSON (confused): Does anyone want to tell me why a comet has a force field? 
Everyone is just as confused as Captain Branson is. 
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT, STARTING CREDITS]
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE, PERSPHONE SYSTEM
Enterprise is next to the comet.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Wall monitor shows the asteroid as Commander Ivanova is giving the briefing.
===Act 2===
===Act 3===
===Act 4===
==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 Commander Stephanie Williams
*Blake Waymire as Lieutenant Junior Grade Tyson Mitchell
*Sadie Brickhouse as Lieutenant Junior Grade Julia Smith
*Jacob Elliot as Doctor Steven Carlson
*Delena "Dee" Lusk as Ensign Kara Carlson
*Becky Elliot as Lieutenant Junior Grade T'Shara
===Guest Stars===
*TBA as Nurse Christine Chapel
*TBA as Transporter Chief Kayla "Mac" Mackenzie
*TBA as Lieutenant Junior Grade Harris Payne
*TBA as Ensign Dana Christina
*TBA as Lieutenant Samuel Kirk
*TBA as Ensign Elias Sheridan
===Special Guest Stars===
*TBA as Deleb mother
*TBA as Deleb child
*TBA as Shepard Captain
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===
*Inspired by SNW Season 1.
*A Lieutenant Smith focused episode.