A New Command (Discovery episode)

A New Command is the pilot episode of Star Trek: First Frontier Season 1.
==Plot==
While being refitted with new technology the starship USS Enterprise is now under the command of Captain John Branson, his first mission is to take the Enterprise to the Romulan Neutral Zone and search for the missing freighter vessel the ECS Shenandoah that was heading to Antares Base to drop off supplies.
==Script Chapters==
===Teaser===
FADE IN
EXT-FEDERATION/KLINGON BORDER
The ECS Freighter Shenandoah emerges from warp.
SHENANDOAH CAPTAIN [voice over]: Outpost 12 this is ECS Freighter Shenandoah requesting permission to dock
Nothing over the com.
SHENANDOAH CAPTAIN [voice over]: Outpost 12 do you read me?
Then out of the shadow two Klingon warbirds emerge as the music gets intense and dramatic.
SHENANDOAH CAPTAIN [voice over]: Oh my god mayday, mayday this the cargo freighter ECS SHENANDOAH We're under attack by hostile forces, and are in need of assistance, mayday, mayday this is the ECS Freighter Shenandoah we're under attack by hostile forces and are in need of assistance
The Klingon vessels fire off their disruptors and destroy the freighter in seconds and fly off.
[END OF TEASER, FADE OUT, STARTING CREDITS]
===Act 1===
FADE IN
EXT-SOL SYSTEM, EARTH ORBIT
[EPISODE NOTES: OPENING CREDITS FALL OVER OPENING SCENES]
A Federation-class dreadnought flies into view along with a Watchtower-class Starbase that's very activate, with cargo vessels and other Federation vessels flying to and from it.
EXT-EARTH SURFACE, DAY
The camera shows an area where there's trees and woods.
TEXT:
Location: Knoxvile, Tennessee
Stardate: 6785.1
And it shows a house.
INT-BRANSON'S HOUSE HOLD, KITCHEN
John is busy making breakfast while chatting with Lieutenant Commander Kyle Clarkson via subspace communications.
JOHN: Kyle you're being nervous about this.
KYLE [monitor]: John I've not seen Jamie since we were at the Academy
JOHN: You need to calm down Kyle.
KYLE [monitor]: John I don't know what to do
John thinks.
JOHN: I've got a few ideas on what you can do take her out to dinner at Starbase 4 I know the chef there he was able to give me a hand with planning mine and Jessica's anniversary.
KYLE [monitor]: Thanks John
JOHN [smiles]: Anytime my friend let me know how it goes.
KYLE [monitor]: You've got it Clarkson out
Transmission ends as Jessica walks into the kitchen wearing her golden Starfleet Uniform.
JESSICA [smiles]: Smells good.
John turns to see his wife wearing her golden Starfleet uniform.
JOHN: Thanks.
She walks over to John and they kiss.
JOHN: Its eggs and bacon.
JESSICA [smiles]: Sounds good as always.
They sit at the table and were eating breakfast together.
JESSICA: So what were you and Kyle talking about.
JOHN: Oh nothing important guy stuff.
Jessica drinks her cup of tea.
JESSICA: I don't get why he isn't chief engineer of a Starfleet vessel.
JOHN: He would rather be a fix it type of guy.
JESSICA: Interesting.
After finishing eating John puts the dishes in the sink.
JESSICA: I heard your chat with Vice Admiral Halsey.
John turns to her.
JOHN: Yeah it was about getting back onboard a Federation Starship.
JESSICA: And?
JOHN: No luck still.
Jessica walks over to him.
JESSICA: I am sorry for that John.
JOHN [sighs]: I just wish that Commander Hunter would let it go.
==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 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'Lar
===Guest Stars===
*TBA as Nurse Christine Chapel
*TBA as Security Officer Joshua Holiday
*TBA as Lieutenant Samuel Kirk
*TBA as Transporter Chief Kayla Mackenzie
===Special Guest Stars===
*TBA as Fleet Captain Christopher Pike
*TBA as Cargo Captain
*TBA as Klingon Commander
==Trivia Notes==
===Background Information===