Defense of Earth, Part 1 (TOS episode)

Defense of Earth, Part 1 is the 8th episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2.
==Plot==
While on diplomatic mission to Kronos the crew of the USS Enterprise makes a shocking discovery. 
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN 
EXT-FEDERATION SPACE 
The Enterprise is at impulse. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS 
John and Jessica are laying in his bed sleeping when the com does the boatswain whistle. 
LT. MASON (com voice): Bridge to Captain Branson 
John stirs and activates the com panel on the headboard. 
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Branson here go ahead. 
LT. MASON [com voice]: Sorry to disturb you sir but we're receiving an incoming transmission from Starfleet Command its Rear Admiral Shukar
John gets out of the bed and walks over to his desk. 
JOHN [to com]: Transfer it to my quarters. 
He sits at the desk and activates the desktop monitor and Rear Admiral Shukar appears on the desktop monitor. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Admiral Shukar what can I do for you?. 
REAR ADM. SHUKAR [monitor]: Captain, what is your status?
CAPT. BRANSON: We are conducting energy output studies of the Mekoria Quasar. All systems normal. The ship is fully operational. 
REAR ADM. SHUKAR [monitor]: Good. I'm postponing the quasar study for the moment. The Enterprise is to Starbase Six immediately. You're authorized to exceed warp speed limitations for the duration of this assignment
John leans back in chair. 
CAPT. BRANSON [confused]: W-What's going on?. 
REAR ADM. SHUKAR [monitor]: The Vulcans were able to establish peace talks with the Klingons, your orders are to proceed to Starbase 6 along the border to take Ambassador T'Pel to the Klingon homeworld of Qo'noS
CAPT. BRANSON: Got it. 
REAR ADM. SHUKAR [monitor]: We're sending you all the intelligence we have, but it's not much. I don't need to tell you to watch your back, John
CAPT. BRANSON (smiles): Hardly. 
REAR ADM. SHUKAR [monitor]: Good luck John and keep me informed Shukar out
The transmission ends Branson sits for a moment, intrigued. Then Jessica shows up wearing a robe. 
JESSICA [Sighs]: So much for vacation. 
John turns to his wife. 
JOHN (smiles): I know but we'll have more time together. 
He activates the com panel. 
CAPT. BRANSON [to com]: Branson to bridge set course for Starbase 6 warp seven. 
CMDR. 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. JOHN 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....
The Enterprise leaps into warp.
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STAR TREK: NEW VOYAGES
A STAR TREK FAN FILM PRODUCTION'
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Enterprise emerges from warp.
BASED ON STAR TREK CREATED BY: GENE RODDENBERRY
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Enterprise flies by a Gas Giant
JARVIS DAVIDSON
 AS
CAPT. JOHN BRANSON
FELECIA LINKOUS
 AS
CMDR. ZHASA IVANOVA
Enterprise flies by a Watchtower-Class Starbase
KEVIN REGAN
 AS
LT. JACK MASON
Enterprise flies by a interstellar dust cloud
FERNE MYERS
 AS
LTCMDR. STEPHANIE WILLIAMS
Enterprise flies over Vulcan as Vulcan cruisers and frigates are flying by as there's a shot of a Vulcan Starbase in orbit.
JEREMY REGAN
 AS
LTCMDR. KYLE CLARKSON
BLAKE WAYMIRE 
 AS
LT. TYSON MITCHELL
Enterprise approaches a Sigma-Class Starbase.
SADIE BRICKHOUSE
 AS
LT. JULIA SMITH
JACOB ELLIOT
 AS
DR. STEVEN CARLSON
Enterprise departs from a Watchtower-class Starbase
DELENA "DEE" LUSK
 AS
LTJG. KARA CARLSON
Enterprise flies over a comet
BECKY ELLIOT
 AS
LT. T'LAR
Enterprise flies over Earth and her warp engines power up and she leaps into warp.
CREATED BY:
JARVIS DAVIDSON & JEREMY REGAN
===Act 1===
FADE IN
(Episode Notes: Opening Credits fall over opening scenes) 
EXT-WARP TUNNEL 
The Enterprise is on course for Starbase 6. 
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM 
The senior staff are around the table. 
CMDR. IVANOVA: We're going where? 
CAPT. BRANSON: We're being ordered to head to Qo'noS for a diplomatic mission. 
LT. MASON: I'll have my men posted on all decks to make sure we don't get boarded by the Klingons. 
CAPT. BRANSON: What can you tell me about this T'Pel? 
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: I met her once when I was on Vulcan she was a guest of the Federation embassy on Vulcan to speak about Starfleet's handling of the Forcus III massacre. 
CAPT. BRANSON: We'll approach Starbase 6 I want our guest to be welcomed. 
CUT TO:
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER
The Enterprise approaches Starbase 6.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE TRANSPORTER ROOM
Captain Branson, Commander Ivanova, Lieutenant Mason, and Lieutenant Commander Clarkson are wearing their dress uniforms as Chief Mackenzie reports.
CHIEF MACKENZIE: The Ambassador is ready to beam aboard.
CAPT. BRANSON: Energize.
Chief Mackenzie activates the transporter and Vulcan Ambassador T'Pel materializes on the pad as the Ensign blows the boatswain whistle.
CAPT. BRANSON: Ambassador T'Pel welcome aboard I'm John Branson, Captain of the starship Enterprise.
They greet each other with the Vulcan salute.
AMBASSADOR T'PEL: It is agreeable to meet you Captain Branson.
CAPT. BRANSON: And these are my officers Commander Zhasa Ivanova my first officer.
CMDR. IVANOVA: Ambassador.
T'Pel nods.
CAPT. BRANSON: My chief security officer Lieutenant Jack Mason.
LT. MASON (nods); Ambassador I'll make sure that you will remain safe.
CAPT. BRANSON: And my assistant chief engineer Lieutenant Commander Kyle Clarkson.
AMBASSADOR T'PEL: Please to see you again Mister Clarkson.
LTCMDR. CLARKSON: Ambassador.
CAPT. BRANSON: If you'll follow us to the ready for a full briefing.
They leave the transporter room.
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER
The Enterprise departs from the Starbase 6 and enters warp.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
The senior staff are around the table.
CMDR. IVANOVA: Peace with the Klingons that's hard to believe. 
VULCAN AMBASSADOR T'PEL: Klingon Chancellor Orak believes that its time for peace between the Klingon Empire and the United Federation of Planets. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Our orders are to head to the Klingon homeworld Qo'noS and see how to proceed with the peace talks. 
LT. MASON: I'll post security teams at every sensitive area of the ship. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Very well then dismissed. 
The senior staff leaves except for Commander Ivanova. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Something wrong Z? 
CMDR. IVANOVA: This sounds like a bunch of crap John the Klingons are now wanting peace with us after harassing our ships and outposts? 
CAPT. BRANSON: I know Z but if this will end the conflict with them I'm all for it and so is Starfleet Command we'll take every precaution to make sure nothing happens. 
CMDR. IVANOVA: Something about this rubs me the wrong way John. 
He pats her shoulder. 
EXT-WARP TUNNEL
The Enterprise heads towards Qo'noS.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [YELLOW ALERT]
The yellow lights are flashing as the crew are at their stations.
LT. MITCHELL: I can't believe that we're heading to the homeworld of the Klingons no Starfleet vessel has ever gone there. 
LTJG. CARLSON: Except for Captain Jonathan Archer and the crew of the NX-01 Enterprise in 2151 to return one of their people, and when Archer was accused of helping rebels which wasn't true. 
LT. SMITH: And now Captain Branson we've got the best job in the fleet. 
LT. MASON: Yeah but we're heading towards the heart of Klingon space. 
Then the doors opened and T'Lar enters. 
LT. SMITH: Lieutenant T'Lar the bridge is yours. 
LT. T'LAR: Thank you Lieutenant. 
Lieutenant Smith goes to the communications station and T'Lar sits in the command chair. 
LT. T'LAR: Anything to report? 
LT. MASON: Well nothing on tactical scanners but I wouldn't put it pass the Klingons to be shielding their ships from them. 
LTJG. CARLSON: We're on course for Qo'noS at maximum warp. 
EXT-WARP TUNNEL 
The Enterprise is still on course for Qo'noS.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS [YELLOW ALERT]
John is wide awake as Jessica walks over to her husband and wraps her arms around his waist.
JESSICA: Can't sleep?
John turns to face her.
JOHN: No I can't we're in Klingon space heading to their homeworld.
JESSICA (sighs): Seems strange that Admiral Shukar agreed to this?
JOHN: Yeah it is very strange.
Jessica sits on the couch.
JESSICA: We have to be ready.
JOHN: We will be.
INT-U.S.S. ENTERPRISE "AMBASSADOR T'PEL'S" QUARTERS
Ambassador T'Pel is meditating when the desktop monitor beeps and she gets over to the monitor and activates it.
GEN. KARGH [monitor]: Report?
M'RAK: All is proceeding as planned General they don't know that I'm a Klingon.
GEN. KARGH (smirk, monitor): Good I'll finally get my revenge on Captain Branson keep up the good work, you'll arrive at Qo'noS by 1900.
M'Rak smirks.
[END OF ACT 1, FADE OUT]
===Act 2===
FADE IN
EXT-KLINGON SPACE 
The Enterprise emerges from warp approaching the Qo'noS home system. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [YELLOW ALERT]
LTJG. CARLSON: Approaching Qo'noS now sir. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Standard orbit Julia hail them. 
LT. SMITH: Aye, sir they're responding. 
CAPT. BRANSON: On screen. 
Transparent viewer shows the chamber hall of the Klingon council chambers. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I'm John Branson Captain of the Federation starship USS Enterprise, we're here at the request of the Klingon Chancellor for the chance to end the long hostiles between our two peoples. 
KLINGON CHANCELLOR ORAK [viewer]: Welcome Captain Branson we're glad that the Federation has answered the chance of an alliance come to one of our bases and dock there I'll have my delegation meet you onboard.
CAPT. BRANSON: Very well Chancellor.
Transmission ends.
CMDR. IVANOVA: I don't like this.
CAPT. BRANSON: Me either Z I don't get why we're heading to a starbase instead of beaming down to the Great Hall.
Lieutenant Carlson reports .
LTJG. CARLSON: I've got the coordinates sir.
CAPT. BRANSON: Take us to the starbase but proceed with caution.
LTJG. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
EXT-KLINGON HOME SYSTEM
The Enterprise docks at the starbase. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE STARBOAD DOCKING PORT 
Captain Branson, Commander Ivanova, Lieutenant Mason, and Vulcan Ambassador T'Pel walk through the tube. 
INT-KLINGON STARBASE CORRIDOR 
CAPT. BRANSON: Wow never been onboard any Klingon bases or ships. 
KLINGON DELEGATE: Welcome to Starbase M'Rek Captain Branson the chancellor is a very busy man, and he sends his regard that he won't be able to meet you or your officers. 
CAPT. BRANSON: That's alright I know that feeling being a Starfleet Captain. 
VULCAN AMBASSADOR T'PEL: I'll speak with the Chancellor but it may take awhile. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Take all the time you need T'Pel we'll be waiting on the Enterprise. 
T'Pel follows the Klingon delegate. 
CMDR. IVANOVA: Something is fishy John I can feel it. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I know Z but we're under orders to do this by command. 
INT-KLINGON STARBASE M'REK/GENERAL KARGH'S OFFICE 
The doors opened and Ambassador T'Pel enters. 
GEN. KARGH (in Klingon): Report? 
CMDR. M'RAK (in Klingon): They know nothing of my true identity General the plan is working to our favor. 
Kargh snarls. 
(END OF ACT TWO, FADE OUT)
===Act 3===
FADE IN
EXT-KLINGON SPACE
The Enterprise is docked at the Klingon starbase as Klingon vessels fly over the base and the Starfleet heavy cruiser.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS (YELLOW ALERT)
John comes out of the bedroom getting ready to go on duty to see how the talks were proceeding while Jessica is still asleep.
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (YELLOW ALERT)
The turbolift doors opened and boatswain whistle sounds off.
CAPT. BRANSON: Report?
LTJG. CARLSON: Nothing so far from Ambassador T'Pel we're monitoring Klingon activity and sending encoded updates to Starfleet Command per your orders sir.
Captain Branson turns to Lieutenant Smith.
CAPT. BRANSON: Julia hail Ambassador T'Pel.
LT. SMITH: She's responding now sir.
Transparent viewer shows T'Pel's quarters.
AMBASSADOR T'PEL (viewer): Captain Branson I was expecting you to contact me.
CAPT. BRANSON: What's the status?
AMBASSADOR T'PEL (viewer): I am still talking to the Chancellor about a possible meeting with you Captain, but it is slow going as you humans say.
Captain Branson crosses his arms.
CAPT. BRANSON (sighs): Understandable T'Pel its just we're here without Starfleet support, and it makes me feel worried about a possible ambush it would give the Klingons a chance to board the Enterprise and attempt to take her over. 
T'Pel raises an eyebrow. 
VULCAN AMBASSADOR T'PEL (viewer): Logic dictates that the Klingons would not attempt such a foolish mission, the meeting is about to start I will contact you when I have more news.
Transmission ends as John is a bit worried about being this far from Federation space. 
EXT-KLINGON SPACE 
The Enterprise is docked at the Klingon starbase. 
CUT TO:
INT-KLINGON STARBASE M'REK 
Commander Ivanova is covertly moving through the starbase and then finds the "Vulcan Ambassador" speaking with General Kargh and she's shocked that she's speaking Klingon. 
EXT-KRONOS ORBIT
Enterprise is docked at Starbase M'Rek.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM/SITUATION ROOM
Commander Ivanova is standing at attention as Captain Branson looks at her. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Okay let's start with how much I am disappointed in you Z you spied on a classified meeting between our ambassador and the Klingon chancellor. 
CMDR. IVANOVA: John it wasn't the Vulcan Ambassador I heard him speak Klingon to some with the rank of General. 
CAPT. BRANSON: I know you're feeling a bit under pressure due to us being in Klingon space, I feel the same way but as of right now if it ends a war before it starts then I'm all for it we'll take every precaution. 
CMDR. IVANOVA: Good. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Dismissed. 
She leaves the ready room as John crosses his arms. 
CUT TO:
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [YELLOW ALERT]
[T'Lar's science station screen shows the scans of Kronos's moon.]
CAPT. BRANSON: How long have you been picking it up?
LT. T'LAR: Every twelve hours at different times.
CAPT. BRANSON: Maybe its for fleet training? 
CMDR. IVANOVA: Or they could be preparing for an invasion of the Federation? 
Captain Branson looks at her. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Keep an eye on it T'Lar. 
LT. T'LAR: Aye, sir. 
Captain Branson and Commander Ivanova leave as the camera shows the strange energy signature on the screen. 
CMDR. IVANOVA: What if that could be them designing a new weapon? 
CAPT. BRANSON: What for Z? 
CMDR. IVANOVA: To use to attack the Federation with John, you said it yourself we've been keeping a close eye on them since the Four Years War of 2241-2245. 
CAPT. BRANSON: And? 
CMDR. IVANOVA: And you know how the Federation Council is when we don't keep a close eye on an enemy. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Or we try to but they want us to keep an eye on a enemy that has closed their borders for several years since they were defeated at the Battle of Cheron it was required reading at the Academy you know this. 
He hands the PADD to the young ensign. 
CMDR. IVANOVA: John are you listening to me? 
CAPT. BRANSON: Yes Z I'm hearing your opinions and if I feel like something is going on I'll order red alert and have Kara warp us out of here before they try to take a pot shot at us. 
CMDR. IVANOVA: Alright thank you sir. 
She goes back to her station. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Julia anything from Ambassador T'Pel on that meeting with the Chancellor? 
LT. SMITH: At last report he was still working on it so it will be about another few hours before we hear anything again. 
CMDR. IVANOVA: Gives us a chance to check out the mysterious power source. 
Captain Branson looks at her then leans back in the Captain's chair. 
CAPT. BRANSON (sighs): Very well then Julia inform the Ambassador that we're going to check something out and we'll be back before he knows it Kara when we depart set course 
for T'Lar's mysterious power signature full impulse. 
LTJG. CARLSON: Aye, sir. 
EXT-KLINGON SPACE 
The Enterprise approaches Kronos's fourth moon. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE [YELLOW ALERT]
LTJG. CARLSON: We're approaching the source of Lieutenant T'Lar's mysterious power signature. 
Captain Branson gets up from the Captain's chair. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Show me. 
[Transparent viewer shows what looks like a shipyard.]
CAPT. BRANSON: Enhance. 
[The image enhances and its Klingon shipyard building new cruisers, destroyer, and frigates as the crew is in shock by what they're seeing.]
[END OF ACT THREE, FADE OUT]
===Act 4===
FADE IN
EXT-KLINGON SPACE
The Enterprise is facing the Klingon shipyard. 
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
Transparent viewer shows the shipyard.
CAPT. BRANSON: Full scans record this for Starfleet Command?
LT. T'LAR: Aye, sir.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: They were stalling.
CMDR. IVANOVA: T'Pel was a spy for them.
Then Lieutenant T'Lar reports.
LT. T'LAR: Sensors are showing five Klingon vessels moving to intercept course.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara set a course out of here and engage at warp seven.
LTJG. CARLSON: Aye, sir.
Lieutenant Carlson inputs commands into the helm.
EXT-KLINGON SPACE
The Enterprise starts to turn as the Klingon vessels fire their weapons at her hitting the shields making it flicker.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
WHUMPH!
WHUMPH!
LT. MASON: Shields are holding it seems the new upgrades are working.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: Kyle was able to remove what S'Lar did to them.
Then Lieutenant Carlson reports.
LTJG. CARLSON: Captain I can't engage the warp drive.
CAPT. BRANSON: Kara?
LTJG. CARLSON: I'm not sure what's wrong sir.
Then all of the sudden lights and console screens start flickering. 
CAPT. BRANSON: What's going on?
Commander Williams checks her console and reports.
LTCMDR. WILLIAMS: Some sort of localized dampening field its shutting down our power!
Lieutenant Mason reports.
LT. MASON: We're losing deflectors and weapons.
Captain Branson toggles the intercom on his arm rest.
CAPT. BRANSON (to com): Captain to all hands, we're under attack. Implement defense procedure omega.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE VARIOUS DECKS (RED ALERT)
Klingon soldiers are beaming aboard the Federation vessel and fire fights are happening from the security forces and Klingon boarding parties, as well as the crew is being rounded up by them all except Kyle who was in the junction tube trying to reactivate the main power grid.
INT-USS ENTERPRISE MAIN BRIDGE (RED ALERT)
A Klingon boarding party beams in and shot one of the officers and then Jack shot a Klingon soldier. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Hold your fire! 
The bridge staff are being rounded up as General Kargh beams aboard. 
GEN. KARGH: So this is the bridge of the Enterprise its a bit too spaceish but no matter it will do. 
CAPT. BRANSON: Kargh what are you planning on doing with my ship! 
GEN. KARGH: That's easy Captain I'm going to use it to attack the heart of the Federation, all ships set a course for Earth maximum warp. 
General Kargh and his men sit at the stations. 
EXT-KLINGON SPACE
The Enterprise departs the Qo'noS system with a vast Klingon armada flanking her. 
TO BE CONTINUED.... 
(END OF ACT FOUR, FADE OUT, ENDING CREDITS)
==Cast==
===Starring===
*Jarvis Davidson as Captain John Branson
*Felecia Linkous as Commander Zhasa Ivanova
===Also Starring===
*Kevin Regan as Lieutenant Jack Mason
*Ferne Myers as Lieutenant Commander Stephanie Williams
*Blake Waymire as Lieutenant Tyson Mitchell
*Sadie Brickhouse-Waymire as Lieutenant Julia Smith
*Jeremy Regan as Lieutenant Commander Kyle Clarkson
*Delena Lusk as Lieutenant Junior Grade Kara Carlson
*Jacob Elliot as Doctor Steven Carlson
*Becky Elliot as Lieutenant T'Lar
===Guest Stars===
*TBA as Nurse Christine Chapel
*TBA as Lieutenant Junior Grade Harris Payne
*TBA as Transporter Chief Kayla Mackenzie
===Special Guest Stars===
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===