Story:Star Trek: Archer (fan film)/The Invasion of Korvan II/Act One

ACT ONE

FADE IN

EXT-SPACE

(NOTE: Opening credits fall over opening scenes.)

Archer is next to the Starbase.

INT-BRIEFING ROOM

TAYLOR: Korvan II hasn't been attacked since the Federation-Klingon War.

SAMUELS: Dominion forces have been massing in sector two-four-nine, we think their planning to attack the colony.

MARTIN: What are our orders sir?

PICARD: (To Martin) your orders Commander is to keep them from getting to the colony, we'll drop out of warp and assume a lose tactical formation and await the Dominion/Cardassian Alliance Fleet.

TAYLOR: Sounds like a plan to me when do we leave?

SAMUELS: We leave now cause we're not sure when the enemy fleet will attack.

TAYLOR: The Archer is in need of repairs, we kinda left the repair outpost ahead of our original departure.

SAMUELS: You'll have to make them on route Captain.

TAYLOR: Aye, sir.

MARTIN (Sister): And Captain we hope we can defeat the Dominion.

TAYLOR: Me to Commander.

Everyone leaves the briefing room.

TAYLOR: Something wrong John?

MARTIN: Korvan II Kyle's mom lives there, (beat) they moved after learning of the Klingons leaving the Alliance with us in early 2372.

TAYLOR: We'll protect the planet John.

MARTIN: Yes.

EXT-SPACE

The Federation/Klingon attack fleet is being assembled.

INT-MARTIN'S QUARTERS

CLARKSON (On monitor): John what's this I hear that a Dominion fleet is heading to Korvan II?

MARTIN: It's true Kyle I suggest that you need to warn your family of what's about to happen, I know we've had our differences but I know you still care about your family.

CLARKSON (On Monitor): She'll be fine John.

MARTIN: Kyle have you gotten my letter?

CLARKSON (On Monitor): Yeah and I'm not convinced that I can come back to Starfleet they ruined my life John, and you want me to come back to it Clarkson out.

MARTIN: Damn it.

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EXT-SPACE

The fleet is ready.

INT-BRIDGE

Captain Taylor walks onto the bridge.

MASON: CAPTAIN ON THE BRIDGE!

Everyone is at attention.

TAYLOR: As you were now you know our mission, let's get to work.

SAMUELS (OC): This is Admiral Samuels to all ships, proceed to Korvan II at warp nine.

TAYLOR: (To Carlson) You heard the man Ensign.

CARLSON (Pilot): Aye, Captain course set and laid in.

TAYLOR: Engage.

EXT-SPACE

The Fleet enter warp one at a time.

(End of Act One, Fade out)