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STAR TREK
The Corbonite Maneuver
Unsolicited – Not asked for
Movie idea
The idea stems from two places. First, from the old series. Remember
the men with the huge brains in the original series? Remember the
guy who spoke to them on the forward screen telling them that they'd
trespassed and that they would be destroyed? And Second, did you ever
see the movie Prometheus? Remember the large men, very white in
color, very fit and powerful?
The Starship Enterprise (New Crew) has been called to a crisis of massive
proportion. The massive proportion is a ship the size of New York City
3 times over.
A ship so vast that its expanse could not be seen entirely from any
vantage point on its surface. The people who dwell there, humon like in
appearance. The name of the ship… Arcane. The people on it, the Fuu.
(A Japanese name meaning Wind).
ar·cane
adjective
known or understood by very few; mysterious; secret; obscure;
esoteric: She knew a lot about Sanskrit grammar and other arcane
matters.
When the Enterprise shows up, two Romulan Warbird's are attacking
thee largest ship that anyone has ever seen. Why were the Romulans
attacking it? No way to know unless they beam down to the large ship.
The Enterprise computer confirms, mass communication on board.
A few small shots go out to the Romulan ships from the Arcane but
the Romulans are tarring the large ship apart. Are they just being
bullies or do they have a good reason for their attack?
Captain Kirk hales one of the Warbird's, but instead of returning the hail,
they turn and attack the Enterprise. Shields go up immediately, "battle
stations" are called. The Enterprise takes evasive maneuvers and fires on
the Warbird. The other Warbird continues to pound the large ship.
Before long, two more ships arrive from the Federation. They attack the
Romulan ships right away. The Romulan ships have powerful shields but
the other federation ships are pounding them. The federation ships
pull the other Warbird away from their attack on the large ship long
enough to give them a good pounding. The Romulan ships are outgunned
and out matched. A few photon torpedo's and laser blasts rattle them but
don't come close to destroying them. The Romulans finely run.
A hail from the other two Federation Starships. The three ships sit close to
each other and talk via On Screen.
It is shortly determined by Mr. Spock, that the inhabitants are humon like.
The Enterprise opens a channel to their hail, they appear on the bridge
screen but according to Uhura, the transmission is not coming from the
spot that they seem to be transmitting from. Spock analyses this in his
head, his response, "Strange".
It is also made known by Mr. Spock that the ship is inherently indoors.
Life is contained inside its visible structures. No one has spoken from
the large ship yet. Captain Kirk has tried to speak to them but they
seem to be unable to hear. A deep space transmission comes in from
Earth and Federation Headquarters. The Enterprise is ordered to remain
and study this new phenomenon. The other two ships bid farewell to
the Enterprise and disappear.
Captain Kirk and his crew, on the Enterprise are near the ship. In awe
of its size, are cautious as they near it. They soon find that they have
been detected but no hostile measures are taken. The Ship and its people,
never seen before. Capt Kirk, in usual fashion, is reluctant to go to
emergency procedures and raise shields. McCoy protests but is ignored.
An away team is quickly assembled by Captain Kirk composed of himself,
Mr. Spock, Dr. McCoy and 4 other ship mates (two are women). They beam
down to an obscure point to try to communicate with its people.
They arrive as intended, in an obscure place inside one of the structures on
the ship.
The away team beams aboard the large ship, no one on the ship has seen
them yet. They all draw Phasers and on orders from Captain Kirk, quietly
move into position for a view of the outside world. They all move to a room
that seems adequately furnished and carefully pear out a window. From
where they stand, there are smoldering parts of the ship. It seems as though
some type of Fire and Rescue are on the scene where they can be.
Capt Kirk looks at Spock and wonders why, though the transmission was
received, someone hasn't come quickly to their position.
They hear a noise, someone is coming. There's no place to hide. A man in
strange clothing, almost humon like enters the room. They all stand wondering
what will happen. He sees the Enterprise crew. He speaks English. Capt
Kirk looks at his ship mates and slowly, carefully, explains to the man who
they are. Obviously slightly different in appearance than the large ships
inhabitants and shocked by the explanation, the man quickly decides that
he is in over his head and dashes from the room.
Kirk and his team give chase. One of the away team sees the man and stuns
him. They beam him back to the Enterprise with them.
When the man awakes, he's in Sick bay. Dr. McCoy and a nurse are quickly at
his side, trying to calm him from a panic.
Ext: Space – Pan across – Federation Space Port – many star
fleet ships docked
Captain Kirk Narration
Star Date 5354.54. I have noted in the ships log that the Enterprise
has been dispatched to the Romulan Neutral area of space
that we have not claimed as a peaceful territory. Earth and the
Federation are still at war with the Romulans.
2. Int: Enterprise – Kirks quarters – Kirk now in person –
Kirk Dictating into ships log
We have also been called by the Romulan Empire, who blames
the Federation for an intrusion into Romulan space. An Intrusion
by a ship that the federation has no knowledge arriving
at the large ship, we are astounded at its size. It is like the city
of New York three times over.
We are acutely aware of the fact that this ship is unknown to
anyone and could have weapons of incredible power, it is suprizing that
they did not destroy us
Kirk cont.
The Romulan war ships, they may not have had time to initiate
their primary weapons. Spock, our science officer has determined
that the large ship and its inhabitants are much like us and
their technology is much the same as ours. We have scanned their ship for
weapons but are unable to determine whether they are dangerous
to us or not.
Captain Kirk gets up in a hurry to leaving his quarters.
Kirk
On his communicator
Kirk to Bridge, shields up. Mr. Chekhov, fire on the war birds I'll be on the bridge shortly.
Chekhov
Intercom
"Ey Captain."
3. Ext: Space – Two other federation ships much like
the Enterprise
Two other federation ships much like the Enterprise arrive dropping
out of warp and immediately firing on the Romulans. The fight goes
on for several minutes. Kirk arrives on the bridge.
Uhura
Captain, we are being assisted by the USS Colonel and the
USS Peacetime but the Romulan shields are strong.
Sulu
One of the Romulan war birds has broken off its attack on the large vessel
and has moved into position to return fire on us.
Kirk
Enters the bridge and sits down
Mr. Chekhov, Status?
Chekhov
Our shields are holding Captain.
Kirk
Continue returning fire with Phasers.
Chekhov
Ey Captain.
More into the ships log as the two men run down a corridor to
the transporter room.
Kirk – OC
Narrating - into ships log
Spock and I have decided to put together an away team,
beam down to an obscure place on the Large Ship and observe closer.
3. Ext: Space – Enterprise – the two other federation ships –
the large ship - two Romulan Warbirds
The fight goes on for another minute, then, despite the
Romulans not being destroyed, they peel off and run.
Int: Cut to misc. corridor on the Enterprise
Kirk and Spock are on their way to the transporter room in
a hurry.
Sulu
To Kirk on Intercom
The Romulans have ceased their attack and are heading back to
Romulus, should we give chase Captain?
Kirk Intercom
"Negative Mr. Sulu, Hail the large ship and offer assistance."
Sulu
Ey Captain.
Sulu
This is the helmsman on the Starship Enterprise, we can offer assistance
to you if necessary.
They wait for a return hail. Several minutes pass.
4. Ext: Space – Enterprise – Large ship – Two other
Federation ships.
14. Int: Enterprise - Bridge
A hail from one of the other Federation ships.
Captain Rivera Intercom
"Captain Kirk I think the Romulans are gone will you need our assistance
any further?"
Kirk
Hits his communicator
Negative Captain Rivera, we'll take it from here.
Captain Rivera Intercom
"Very good Captain, we will return to our mission, we'll be nearby
if you need help."
Kirk
Hits his communicator again
Thank you, if we need you we'll be in touch. Kirk out.
Captain Rivera Intercom
"Rivera out."
Kirk
Mr. Spock, have you put together an away team, we're going to beam down
and investigate.
Uhura
Intercom
"Captain, a hail from the large ship… but…"
Kirk stands ready for her to finish her statement.
Uhura Cont.
"…the hail…
Holding her earpiece close
…doesn't seem to be coming from… a central location on the ship and…
…no one seems to be speaking, we're being hailed but no one is talking."
Kirk
Just outside the transporter room
Spock, let's go.
5. Int: Enterprise – Transporter room
The rest of the away team joins Kirk and Spock and is beaming down to the other ship.
6. Ext: Space – Large ship - Facade
7. Int: Large Ship – Misc Room - Darker
The away team appears in a Ray of light. They immediately pull Phasers.
Kirk
Quietly
Set Phasers for stun.
They begin searching the ship. They exit the room that they're in. Spock opens a tricorder.
8. Int: Large ship – Another misc Room
The away team enters a room that has windows to the outside.
Captain Kirk orders most of the away team to stay put. He and Spock
move to the window and carefully pear out. Spock continues to monitor
things with the tricorder.
Spock
Quietly
There does seem to be some damage but…
Just then, a man enters the room. Everyone turns. He is similar in
appearance but the difference is definitely noticeable.
Kirk
I'm Captain James Kirk of the Star ship Enterprise. We're here on a peaceful
mission. We are here because…
Suddenly, the man turns and runs.
Kirk
We have to catch him, if he alerts someone else…
Several of the away team exits the room to give chase.
9. Int: Large Ship – Misc Corridor
One of the women on the away team sees him and fires her Phaser
at him stunning him. He falls unconscious. Kirk, Spock and Dr. McCoy
come up behind.
McCoy
Now what?
Kirk
Hits his communicator
Enterprise, seven to beam up.
Captain Kirk latches onto the man and they all disappear into a
Ray of light.
5. Int: Enterprise – Transporter room
They all return in a Ray of Light. The transporter room technician
just looks at them unaware that they have brought another aboard.
Kirk
Bones, get this man to sick bay quickly.
Others come into the room and assist Dr. McCoy with the man.
McCoy
Looks at Kirk with distain
Then what?
Kirk
One thing at a time Dr.
Dr. McCoy and his assistants, haul the man out of the room.
Spock
Captain we may have…
Kirk
…I know Spock, we may have violated the Prime Directive. But I had
to think fast.
Spock
I will review the ships records, I do not think it will be a problem although
they may know that we've taken one of their personnel.
They may be preparing to rescue him.
Kirk
Good point, let's see if we can hail them again.
Cut:
11. Int: Enterprise – Sick Bay
The man wakes but is in shock, he doesn't recognize his surroundings
and begins to panic, in his panic he utters something.
Spalding
If they find out I'm here…
McCoy
If they find out you're here… what?
The man panics again and tries to struggle free. They can see that
the man is panicking.
Kirk
What do we do?
McCoy
I don't know, I think we may have violated the Prime Directive.
Spock
No Dr. Everything we have detected about their ship indicates that
they have much of the same technology as we do. This should not be a
surprise to them.
The man is still struggling, panicking.
Kirk
Looks at Dr. McCoy
Can you give him something to calm him?
McCoy doesn't answer, he injects the man's neck. The man
calms immediately.
Man
What did you just do to me?
The other crew members look at McCoy.
Kirk
You speak English!
McCoy
I just gave you a sedative. You were obviously in a panic. There's no need
to be frightened.
Man
I know much of what there is to know about myself, what if what you gave
me is not… compatible?
McCoy
I scanned your body, you're makeup is much like ours. It should be no problem.
Kirk
May we ask your name?
The man doesn't answer right away.
Kirk cont.
I'm Captain Kirk, I'm the main officer in charge of this ship.
Spock
I am Mr. Spock, I am currently the science officer on board.
McCoy
I'm the ships main Doctor and surgeon and I can assure you, you are safe
from any effect the sedative might have on you.
Man
Ship?
Kirk
Ship, vessel.
Spalding
I… am… Spalding. I understand vessel.
They look at each other and smile.
Kirk
Spalding is a common name where we're from.
Spalding
Thinks
Really, are you sure?
Spock
I am not from the same planet but I am sure I've heard this name before.
McCoy
Sure, Spalding, lots of people on Earth with that name. I believe one of our crew
has that name. Is that your first name or your last?
Spalding
Thinks
I… I'm not sure what you're asking, we only have one name.
Kirk
There's no one else from your planet named Spalding?
Spalding
Yes, there are others but it's not confusing. And planet, you mean the vessel
I… that you took me from.
Spock
A vessel we intend to return you to very soon.
Kirk
A planet, a place… in space, the dark expanse that your vessel is traveling
through. Where is your vessel from?
Spalding
At a loss for words
I… I'm not sure what you mean, we are all from the vessel that you
took me from. Are you not from... this vessel?
They all look at each other.
Spock
You must have resided on a planet. Your origin must be a planet in space.
Spalding
A plan-et. No, as far as I know, everyone on our vessel is from... the vessel.
Kirk
How many on your vessel?
Spalding
Approximately 27 million.
Kirk
If we release you, can we trust you not to run?
Spalding
Thinks
Where would I go?
12. Int: Enterprise – Officers pub
They release him and take him to a pub of sorts. The man orders the
equivalent to water. Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Uhura and a couple of other
officers are sitting with them.
Kirk
Your... vessel, does it have a name?
Spalding
A name, Does my vessel have a name?
Kirk
This vessel, that we're on, it's called the Enterprise.
Spalding
Thinks
Arcane. We call it, Arcane.
Spock
An interesting name.
Kirk
We have this word were we're from, it means known or understood by very
few; mysterious; secret; obscure; esoteric, it's what we call… an adjective.
Spalding
An Adj…
Uhura
…An adjective, it's a word that… describes something.
Spalding
Thinks
Interesting…
CS
This planet you're from, what is it, what does it look like?
Kirk looks to Spock to explain it.
Spock
Planets, at least all of the ones we've explored, are round like a ball.
Spalding
Round, I'm not familiar with this…
Kirk
Activates a computer screen at their table
Like… this.
Turns the screen so that Spalding can see it.
Spalding
You come from… a place like that?
McCoy
Yes.
Spalding
It's sort of… small isn't it?
McCoy and Kirk laugh. Spock fails to see the humor.
Kirk
It's much larger, that is just an example.
Kirk then shows a picture of Earth from space.
Spalding
Exam-ple?
Spock
You understand what we mean when we say Space?
Spalding
Yes, this is the dark expanse.
Kirk
Yes.
Spock
Earth, and Vulcan where I'm from, have many places like this object but
large enough that there are places like your vessel all over them.
Spalding
Ah, yes, we have encountered such a place. That is where the vessels
came from that… were… trying to… damage our vessel.
McCoy
Romulans.
Spalding
Romulans?
Kirk
We say they were… attacking you. We stopped them.
Spalding
Relieved
Yes, we were grateful for this.
Then Spalding surprises all of them.
Spalding Cont.
We were however, able to visit this… planet. That is why I was so panicked
earlier…
He looks at Spock
…I was afraid you were… like them.
Spock
The Romulans…
Spalding
Begins to panic again
…They looked like… you!
Kirk
Acting quickly
Spalding!
Spalding looks at Kirk.
Kirk
Spock, Mr. Spock shares a common physical makeup…
McCoy
You seem like a man of science to me.
Spalding
Science?
Spock
A man of… Discovery, knowledge of… your being. Knowledge of your
make up.
Spalding
Yes, yes, I am, I am this science you speak of.
Kirk
So much to know, so much to understand. We, most of us, on this vessel,
are from a planet in the dark expanse…
Spalding
…Space. But not all of you?
Kirk
Correct, space, we're mostly from a planet called Earth.
Spalding
Looks at Spock
And you, you are from a planet called… Vul-can.
Spock
Correct.
Spalding
We are not from a planet, we are from Arcane.
Kirk
It's the largest vessel we've ever seen.
Spalding
It is not a… planet?
Kirk
No, or at least not by our definition.
Uhura
It's big but it's not a planet.
Spalding
A planet, a planet is… big?
Kirk
Again, big enough to have several places like Arcane on it. But this
Arcane, someone… constructed it. It is not where you came from?
Spalding
A planet, that is… very large indeed. Arcane, you mean, Arcane is not
from… space?
Spock
CS, suspicious
It is extraordinary that you speak a similar language.
Kirk
It is extraordinary. We share a lot of the same biology but in our
exploration of space, we've rarely come upon planets where the people
speak the same language.
Spalding
Thinks
We are... created. We… create.
McCoy
Create, what does that mean?
Spalding
Thinks, hoping for something in-common
How do your people, create?
Several of the people around Spalding including Kirk, McCoy and
Uhura are confounded by his question.
Spock
I believe he is speaking of… pro-creating.
McCoy
Yes, yes, I think you're right Spock.
Kirk
You mean, how do we create others like ourselves?
Spalding
Yes. Yes, that is what I'm asking.
McCoy
The same way you do. A man and a woman come together, the
woman becomes…
Spalding
…The woman. I'm not sure I… is this another specie?
Kirk
Now we're getting somewhere.
Spalding
We are?
McCoy
We are?
Kirk
I believe it's time we… go to your… vessel.
Spalding
Thinks
I… I'm not sure if that's a good idea. The people on Arcane, would
be afraid. And the others…
Kirk
The others?
Spock
Then you must go there ahead of us and prepare them for us.
Spalding
Thinks
Yes… I suppose that would be
pause, thinks
the best. What if they don't trust me?
Kirk
Come with us.
They all get up. McCoy inches up to Kirk.
INT: Now walking down a misc. corridor
McCoy
Under his breath
Ah, where are we going Jim?
Kirk
To the transporter room Bones.
5. Int: Enterprise – Transporter room
When they arrive at the transporter room.
Spalding
Amazed
What… what is this place?
Kirk
This is how we travel away from this vessel.
McCoy
Jim, I don't think…
Spalding
…We call this… shifting.
Bones looks at Kirk, then at Spock.
Kirk
We call it beaming or transporting.
Spalding
We have this. This is how our people… traveled to the planet. I do not
travel this way, I do not like…
Captain Kirk steps up on the platform. Scotty is there. Spalding is on
the pad already
Kirk
…Ready Scotty?
Scotty
Ready sir.
Spalding, hesitant.
Spock
Do not be afraid, this is how we brought you here.
Spalding
Yes… yes… I remember but it's just not the same… I was panicked.
Kirk
Scotty, engage.
Scotty
Yes sir.
Spalding starts to object but Scotty hits some levers on the control
panel. Kirk and Spalding disappear into a ray of light.
13. Int: Arcane – Misc Hall/room
Kirk and Spalding appear in a Ray of light.
Spalding
Looks down at himself
I… I didn't feel anything, that's ex…
Kirk
…It's taken us a long time to… is your transport capability painful?
Spalding
It can be.
Men walk in. One of the men is huge. He's very white in appearance.
There are several others, around him. They are normal size. The large
man says nothing but points. Before Kirk can say anything the men
with the big man apprehend him. The Large man points again. They
begin to haul him off.
Kirk looks at Spalding hoping he will explain. Spalding says nothing just
acknowledges the large man. Kirk complains on his way out.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Spock
Looks at Uhura
What is it Lieutenant?
Uhura
It sounds as if… the captain is… being taken but I can't… we've…
She looks at Spock
…We've lost contact sir. Somehow they've blocked our transmission.
Sulu
They have, they've… blocked our connection with the captain.
Spock tries to re-establish contact with Captain Kirk.
Chekhov
I… I don't know what it is sir. I can't establish the source of the
scrambler sir. I have nothing.
15. Int: Arcane – Holding cell
Kirk is sitting in the cell, cut off from the Enterprise, stripped of
his weapon and communications device. Spalding enters the
room. Kirk stands up. The bars covering the exit are a ray shield
of sorts.
Kirk
Spalding, have you talked to them? Did you explain that we…
Spalding holds up a hand to silence Kirk.
Spalding
…Procedure Captain, procedure. But you must not speak.
One of the large men enters with some of his people around him.
He points. The ray shield is lowered. The large man smiles a little
and indicates with his hand for Kirk to come forward. Kirk does, as
he does a couple of men come to his side and hold his arms. They
walk toward the large man. Kirk in his "Shoot from the hip" manor,
fights off the two men at his side and charges the large man.
When Kirk tries to tackle the large man, the man quickly strikes
Kirk down and out. The man's strength and speed is uncanny.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Spock
Mr. Sulu, Mr. Chekhov, you are with me.
Uhura
What about me?
Spock
I am putting you in charge. Please remain on the ship.
McCoy walks onto the Bridge.
Spock cont.
Dr. McCoy, you will join us.
McCoy
For what?
Spock
An away team.
Uhura
Whispers in Spock's ear
I'm with you.
Spock
Alters his orders
Mr. Chekhov, you will stay behind and command the ship.
Chekhov
Ey sir.
Chekhov sits in the chair. The small away team exits the bridge.
16. INT: The ARCANE - Some sort of sick bay
Captain Kirk wakes but is strapped down to a gurney of sorts. He
tries to escape but to no avail. The large man with his entourage
walks over smiling. He looks at Kirk but doesn't say anything.
Kirk
Where's…
Before he can finish his question, he shows that he is in pain,
a headache like no other. It holds for seconds and gradually gets
worse. Finally the pain stops. Kirk shakes it off.
Kirk Cont.
Still reeling, looks at the large man
You bastard, we're explorers, you can't…
The man smiles as the pain in Kirks head begins again. After
a few seconds it stops. The large man looks up. More of the
large men walk into the room. The large man looks at them
but doesn't speak. They walk up, look down at Kirk, smile a
little and look back at the large man.
5. Int: Enterprise – Transporter room
Chekhov is trying to transport the away team but is not having
any success. The transporter ray stops, Spock and the away team
are confused.
Spock
Mr. Chekhov?
Chekhov
I'm sorry sir, I can transport you off the ship but something is blocking
us from transporting to the Arcane. I had to bring you back right away.
Spock
We detected nothing that would prevent transport.
Spock walks down and looks at the control panel.
Chekhov
Looking with Spock
I'm an expert at transport but I don't…
Spock
…Forgive me Mr. Chekhov, you are indeed an expert at this. If you can't
transport us, there is surely something wrong.
16. Int: Arcane – Sick Bay
Kirk is subject to more of the mind reading headaches. He cries out
in pain. The large man is unrelenting. In Kirk's imagination he's
burning alive, flesh is melting from his body, then he is brought
back to consciousness.
The other large men and some of the normal crew watch. Kirk is
worn to a frazzle. The large man looks at the other large men,
they nod and all leave. One of the human like crewmen stays behind. He
looks down at Kirk who is trying to get his faculties back.
Dibble (Arcane crewman)
Is this procedure painful to you?
Kirk
Barely conscious
Yes, extremely.
Dibble
It is not meant to be but some species do not react to it well.
Kirk
We are… explorers, we're on a peaceful mission to…
Dibble
As if he'd not heard a word Kirk said
…Your species is interesting to the Balok. And… You have
trespassed. We were going to destroy your ship but the Balok find t
hat they must study your race.
Kirk
The Balok?
Dibble
Yes, the big men that are performing the study.
Kirk
Who are you?
Dibble
I am Dibble. I am here to make sure that you don't escape. Does your
species require a sedative before bodily exploration?
Kirk
Bodily exp… I need to talk to my ship.
Dibble
Oh, your ship will be destroyed.
Kirk
Why?
Dibble
You've trespassed.
Kirk
You said that. Space is not a place that you can set boundaries. It is…
Dibble
…You have trespassed, you will be studied and your ship will be destroyed.
Kirk
No wait, I must…
Dibble goes and sits down as if what he's just told Kirk should
not surprise him.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Uhura
Mr. Spock.
Spock goes over by her.
Uhura Cont.
I may have found a signal. It's faint and almost untraceable.
Spock
Can you bring it up on a monitor?
Uhura
Trying
No, it's too faint.
Spock goes to the chair and pushes a button.
Intercom Scotty OC
"Mr. Scott here."
Spock
Mr. Scott, can you come to the bridge?
Intercom Scotty OC
"Be right there Captain."
Uhura
To Spock
I'm getting a hail.
Spock
On Screen.
A gruesome figure appears on the bridge monitor. It's one of the
large men. The crew of the bridge are shocked by his appearance.
The large man smiles some but doesn't say anything.
Spock
Finally speaks
I am Mr. Spock, currently in charge of this starship. We have received
no audible transmission from your vessel.
The man sits for a moment more, then widens his eyes as though
he understands. A voice emits but the man does not open his mouth.
Intercom Large man (Echo/Reverb)
"Forgive me, we have not come upon a specie that does not communicate
without audible statements."
Spock
Thinks
We understand. Forgive us also, we…
Large man Intercom
"…You have trespassed, your ship will be destroyed in ten seconds."
Spock
Destroyed?
Scotty enters.
Spock
Mr. Scott, do they have the potential to destroy the enterprise?
Scotty
I have absolutely no idea Mr. Spock.
Spock
Find out.
To the screen
Sir, may we speak…
The voice interrupts him again
Large man Intercom
"…You have trespassed; your ship will be destroyed in three seconds."
Spock
Tres…
16. Int: Arcane – Sick bay
Kirk
Barely conscious
Dibble, I warn you, if you destroy my ship, there is a device
that will also destroy you.
This catches Dibbles attention. He walks over.
Dibble
We have encountered these devices in the past. Is it a Nanoparticle
Device?
Kirk
A nano… no, it is meant to protect our secrets. It will destroy our
ship and yours.
Several of the large men enter the room as if they've heard the
conversation. They are not smiling this time. One of them walks
over and begins to search Kirk's mind again. Kirk goes into
convulsions, pain in his head. Suddenly the large man stops.
He looks at the other large men with him.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Uhura
Mr. Spock, we're being hailed again.
Spock
On screen.
The gruesome figure appears again.
Large man
On Screen
"We have one of your species who tells us that you have a device
on your vessel that will destroy your ship, its secrets and our vessel
as well, is this true?"
A light emits indicating that the ship is being scanned.
Spock
Thinks, figures Kirk is bluffing and feigns an answer
Yes, we have a device like that.
Sulu starts to speak but Spock holds up a hand to indicate silence. Sulu shuts up.
Large man
On Screen
"We detect no such device."
Spock
I assure you, we have it.
Large man
On Screen
"We detect a Self Destruct system but it does not seem to be
attached to any such protection."
Spock
Gambles, bluffs
Destroy us, you will be destroyed as a result of this device.
Uhura looks at Sulu and Chekhov. The figure on the screen goes
silent for a moment.
Spock
Silently to Scotty
What have you learned?
Scotty
Quietly
Not much sir, we've scanned them and there's no indication of any jamming
signals as Lt. Uhura detected.
Spock
Thinks
Is there anything preventing us from taking a shuttle to their ship?
Scotty
I don't…
Chekhov
...They have weapons but they're not anything that we can't disable.
We could feasibly fly a shuttle down there.
Scotty
I concur.
Spock
Good. Put the Reliant in docking bay 3 ready for departure.
Large man
On Screen
"We sense that you are going to attempt a landing on this vessel. Please do
not do this, you are trespassing."
Spock
Has to think fast
You have one of our crew on your vessel, we are sending a shuttle to retrieve him.
Large man intercom
"This is not allowed, you are trespassing, your small vessel will be destroyed. Your
crewman must be studied."
Spock
Mr. Sulu, target their ships defenses but wait for my order to fire.
Scotty
Quietly to Spock
Mr. Spock, we will have to lower our shields in order to fire, I don't know what
they're packing down there but that's our last line of defense.
Spock
I am well aware of the situation Mr. Scott.
Scotty
I... Ey sir.
Large man
Intercom
"Please do not fire on our vessel. Your crewman wishes to speak with you."
Spock
Looks nervously at the rest of the Bridge crew
Very… well.
Captain Kirk appears on the screen but he is still fastened to the gurney.
Kirk
On Screen
"Spock, can you hear me?"
Spock
I hear you captain.
Kirk
On Screen
"Instruct them to let me go."
Spock
To the man on the screen
We wish to depart from this area but we cannot leave without our
crewman.
Large man
On Screen
"Your ship will not be destroyed but your crewman will be retained
and studied. You must leave now."
16. Int: Arcane – sick bay
Several of the large men accompany some of the Arcane crewmen. The
crewmen release Kirk from the gurney. They begin to escort the weakened
Kirk back down some corridors to the confinement room. They're under
the impression that Kirk isn't gaining stamina quickly. But he is. He feigns
weakness until they get just outside the containment area.
Kirk pulls a weapon from one of the crewman's uniform, fights them
off and begins shooting. He instantly kills several of the crewmen. But
when he fires at the large men, they are jolted but seem to absorb the
shots and don't go down. One of them grabs Kirk.
Kirk tries to fight him off but his punches have no effect. The large man
knocks him out. One of the large men gets a call from somewhere on
the Arcane. Large Man 2 looks at his communicator but says nothing.
Crewman 2
Intercom
"Sir, a shuttle has left the star ship and is on its way to us."
The large man thinks, then nods at the communicator.
Crewman 2
Intercom
"Yes sir."
14. Int: Enterprise Bridge
Sulu
They've trained weapons on the shuttle Captain.
Chekhov
Take out their defenses.
17. Ext: From outside the Enterprise – Ffront of ship
Laser pulses come from the Enterprise. Several of the Arcane's weapon
systems are destroyed.
18. Ext: Show Arcane weapons being destroyed
14b. Int: Enterprise - Bridge
Sulu
Captain, they've trained other weapons on us.
Chekhov
Shields up.
Sulu
Captain, if they raise shields…
19. Ext: The Enterprise peels off
14c. Int: Enterprise - Bridge
Chekhov
Mr. Sulu, what are you doing?
Sulu
Captain, if we didn't move, their shields would have cut us in two.
Chekhov
Oh, good move. So that's their secret weapon. Their shields.
Sulu
Thank you captain.
Chekhov
Can we get past their shields?
Sulu
Several hits with Photon Torpedoes will disable some of their systems
enough to hit her outer hull.
16. Int: Arcane – Sick Bay of sorts
Kirk wakes up with bruises. He hears one of the crewmen talking to one
of the large men on his communicator.
Arcane Crewman 2
Intercom
"Sir, we've raised shields, the other vessel moved just in time. The other
vessels shuttle was inside the parameters when we raised shields."
The large man Nods at the communicator.
20. Ext: Enterprise shuttle approaching Arcane
21. Int: Arcane - Misc Control room
Some of the other large men stand with crewmen who operate the
Arcane. One of the Large men nods at one of the crewmen.
Arcane Crewman 3
Yes sir.
The crewman turns and presses some buttons on a panel in
front of him.
22. Ext: The Arcane fires on the shuttle
The shuttles shields are up and the shots don't effect it much.
23. Int: Enterprise shuttle
Shakes! Uhura is flying the shuttle.
Uhura
To Spock
Sir, we can't take too many more shots like that, our shields won't
hold.
22b. Ext: Arcane fires again
Shuttle shields hold.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Chekhov
Lock on to their shield systems and fire two photon torpedoes.
Sulu
Yes captain.
17. Ext: Enterprise – front of ship
From just above the dish, two photon torpedoes are fired at the
Arcane shield systems.
24. Ext: Arcane – Explosions on its shields
21. Int: Arcane – Misc Control Room
Arcane Crewman 4
To one of the large men
Sir, our shields in section four are down. We're vulnerable.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Chekhov
That should wake them up.
Sulu turns and smiles at Chekhov.
21. Int: Arcane – Misc Control Room
The Large man nods at his communicator. A voice replies.
Arcane Crewman 5
Intercom
"Yes sir, the smaller vessel is hovering over the Arcane now."
The large man looks at the other large men in the room. They nod
at him. He looks at his communicator.
Arcane Crewman 5
Intercom
"Yes sir, right away."
16. Int: Arcane – Sick bay
One of the large men is in the sick bay. Several of the crewmen
release captain Kirk.
Arcane Crewman 6
To Kirk
You are free, please follow me to our one of our ship bays.
Kirk doesn't know what's going on but he, with a little help,
gets off the gurney, and follows the crewman.
23. Int: enterprise - Shuttle
Uhura
To Spock
Sir, we've received coordinates to a landing platform on the Arcane.
McCoy
Thank god.
Spock
Very good lieutenant, take us in.
McCoy
Looks at Spock
Ah, are we sure we're not walking into a trap?
Spock
To McCoy
If we are…
McCoy
If we are… then what?
Spock
Spring the trap.
McCoy
Spring the… Are you out of your…
25. Int: Arcane ship bay
The roof of the Arcane opens and the Enterprise shuttle is landing.
Kirk watches. The shuttle lands. Spock, McCoy and Uhura exit. Kirk
is assisted by Arcane crewmen into the hands of Spock and McCoy
McCoy
Captain!
Kirk
Good to see you Bones.
To Spock
Let's get the hell out of here.
Spock
Yes Captain.
The two men with Uhura close behind, escort Kirk back onto the shuttle.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Sulu
To Chekhov
Captain, Captain Kirk is on the shuttle and they're on the way back.
Chekhov
Good…
Under his breath
…No pressure.
Full voice to Sulu
As soon as they're on board, leave. Warp factor 2 Mr. Sulu.
Sulu
Ey captain.
26. Int: Enterprise - Shuttle Bay 3
The shuttle lands.
27. Ext: space – Enterprise – pulling away
The Enterprise is shown leaving the Arcane.
Time passes:
11. Int: Enterprise – Sick bay
Captain Kirk is laying on a gurney of sorts, this time familiar surroundings.
McCoy comes to his side.
McCoy
Looks down and smiles
You ok Jim?
Kirk
You're amazing Bones, I'm sure I'll be ready to Captain the ship by
tomorrow morning.
McCoy
We should be near Earth by then.
Kirk
Good.
6. Ext: Arcane – Façade
21. Int: Arcane – Misc Control room
The Large men have congregated and are communicating telepathically.
They finally stop and all turn towards some of the crewmen. One of
the crewmen looks up.
Arcane Crewman 3
Yes sir, as soon as our power boosters are at full capacity.
The large man nods at him. Then all of the large men leave
the room.
Arcane Crewman 3
To Crewman 2 and 1
I don't know what they were worried about.
Arcane Crewman
I don't know, this was the same thing that happened the
last time.
Suddenly, the Arcane is rocked.
28. Ext: Space – Arcane – Romulan Warbirds
Romulans have returned to finish the job now that the
Enterprise has left. They fire on the Arcane. Arcane shields
are holding but the Romulans keep firing.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
All are back at their stations.
Uhura
Looks at Kirk
Captain, the Romulan ships have returned and are attacking the
Arcane.
Kirk
Mr. Sulu, let's go back and teach the Romulans a lesson. Shields up when
we get there.
Sulu
Ey sir.
29. Ext: Space – Enterprise – Turning around
The Enterprise is shown turning around.
14b. Enterprise - Bridge
McCoy
Comes to the bridge
Jim, are you sure this is what you want to do?
Kirk
Bones, I'm not sure of anything but we have to render assistance
when it's needed. It will indicate to the Arcane that we're here
to help.
McCoy
They didn't get that message the last time.
Spock
Dr. McCoy is correct but we now know that the Arcane's defenses
are not as powerful as we thought.
Kirk
Provided we don't get caught in her shields.
Spock
I'm sure we'll steer clear of that this time.
Uhura
We've transmitted a call to Star Fleet for assistance Captain.
Kirk
Good
To Sulu
…how long until we get to them Mr. Sulu?
Sulu
About 4 hours Captain.
28. Ext: Space – Arcane – Romulan Warbirds
The Romulans are still firing and moving closer to the Arcane. They are
destroying parts of the Arcane.
Int: Arcane - Inside - Parts being destroyed by the Romulans
Camera shows people flying around, things being destroyed. Explosions
21. Int: Arcane – Misc Control room
One of the large men is in the control room again. He looks down
at one of the crewmen who is operating the ship. The large man
nods at the crewman.
Arcane Crewman 6
Yes sir…
To another crewman
Shields up!
Another crewman presses some buttons on the panel in
front of him.
28. Ext: Space – Arcane – Romulan Warbirds
30. Int: Romulan Warbird Bridge
One of the Romulans says something in Romulan to the
Romulan captain.
Romulan 1
Panicked
(In Romulan) Sir, they're raising shields.
Romulan Captain
Panicked
(In Romulan) Oh, shit!
28b. Ext: Space – Arcane – Romulan Warbird's
When the Arcane raises its shields the two Romulan Warbird's
are cut in half and as a result, explode and are destroyed.
21. Int: Arcane – Misc Control Room
The large man nods at the crewman. The crewman answers.
Arcane Crewman 6
As soon as our systems are ready.
The Large man nods and walks away.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Uhura
To Kirk
Captain, the Romulan ships…
Kirk
Lieutenant.
Uhura
They…
She listens
They were close to the Arcane when it raised its shields. The two Romulan
Warbirds were destroyed.
Spock
Confirmed Captain, my instruments also indicate that the Romulan
Warbirds were destroyed.
Kirk
Good, Mr. Sulu, take us back to warp factor 1, continue heading
toward the Arcane.
Spock is thinking.
Cut:
2. Int: Enterprise – Kirk's Quarters
A door bell of sorts sounds while Kirk is taking a drink.
Kirk
Looks up
Come.
The door opens and Spock walks in.
Kirk Cont.
Mr. Spock.
Spock
Captain.
Kirk
Drinking
Care for a little Romulan Ale?
Spock
A funny look on his face
Romulan Ale is… illegal captain.
Kirk
Thinks, smiles
Yes Spock, yes it is.
Spock simply gets another funny expression on his face.
Kirk Cont.
Sit down Spock, what's on your mind?
Spock
Sits, thinks
There is… nothing on my mind captain. My mind is covered by
my head.
Kirk
Expression Mr. Spock, I used an expression.
Spock
Gets it
Ah, I have been thinking.
Kirk
That's what I mean, when I ask you what's on your mind, I mean,
what are you thinking.
Spock ponders this.
Kirk cont.
What have you been thinking Spock?
Spock
Pauses
Something on the Arcane.
Kirk
His attention is on something else
And what would that be Spock?
Spock
There were no seniors on the Arcane.
Kirk
Thinks, looks up
Spock, you never cease to amaze me, you were only on the Arcane
for a few minutes, how is it that you noticed that?
Spock
I did not notice this when we were on board Jim. We did a scan of
the Arcane earlier.
Kirk
Ah. And your point is?
Spock
You do not think this strange?
Kirk
Should I? There are few seniors on our ship.
Spock
True but we are not a civilization.
Kirk
Thinks
Meaning…
Thinks more
…That they… that it's strange.
Spock
And…
Kirk
Surprised that there's more
And?
Spock
No women.
Kirk
No… women?
Spock
None that we could detect.
Kirk
Then how do they…
Spock
...That is the question captain.
Kirk
Thinks
Thank you Spock, I'll take that into consideration.
Spock
Gets up to leave
Very good.
Spock leaves. Captain Kirk ponders this.
Cut:
21. Int: Arcane – Misc Control room
One of the large men steps up behind Crewman 6. Arcane Crewman
6 responds.
Arcane Crewman 6
No sir, not yet, about another hour.
The large man bows and leaves.
31. Int: Arcane – Lab of sorts
There are about twenty of the large men in the lab. There are
large capsules all around. One of the large men takes one of the
capsules, it is obviously heavy. He sets it on a metal table and cuts
opens it. Liquid rushes out. A man in the fetal position falls
forward. Several of the large men pull him from the capsule and
lay him on a gurney of sorts.
The man is naked and seemingly asleep. They dry him off. One
of them puts a device on his head. They look at each other. An
alarm sounds near a capsule, another capsule is ready to be opened.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Captain Kirk calls Scotty on the intercom. The Enterprise is
headed toward the Arcane.
Kirk
Mr. Scott.
Scotty
Intercom
"Captain."
Kirk
How long Mr. Scott?
Scotty
Intercom
"Another hour."
Kirk
Can we boost the power any?
Scotty
Intercom
"Not in this life time Captain."
Kirk
Work on it Mr. Scott, work on it.
Scotty
Intercom
"I have been Captain. For about the last twenty years"
Kirk
Thank you Mr. Scott.
Scotty
Intercom
"You're welcome Captain."
Kirk
Kirk out.
Spock
We are still headed to the Arcane?
Kirk
Yes Spock, I thought about what you told me last night and I've
come to the conclusion that we at least need to know
what they're doing.
Spock
I agree captain.
21. Int: Arcane – Misc Control room
Several of the large men and misc crewmen walk into the
control room and stand behind Crewman 7.
Arcane Crewman 7
Turns around
Time, but I'm learning new technology. It will take time.
One of the large men looks at him. Crewman 7 understands
telepathically.
Arcane Crewman 7
But I… no… I… I'm not ready.
Several of the other crewmen subdue Crewman 7 and carry
him off as he calls out protesting, he starts to cry and pleads
for his life. The large men follow the crewmen that have
crewman 7 out of the room. Another Crewman sits down
at Crewman 7's place.
9. Int: Arcane – Misc Corridor
The man is obviously distressed. He wriggles free. Two other
large men coming at them capture Crewman 7 in the corridor.
Crewman 7 cannot fight against their strength. Crewman 7
pleads. They haul him into a Misc Room. A door opens in the
wall exposing a small chamber.
The other crewmen assist the large men in putting Crewman 7
in the small chamber. He cries out begging for his life. The door
closes sealing Crewman 7 inside. One of the large men nods at
one of the crewman. The crewman pushes a button. A light
goes on and an alarm sounds. A thumping noise.
The alarm stops. The crewman opens the door. The chamber
is empty.
32. Ext: Space – Outside a structure on the Arcane
Arcane Crewman 7 floats lifelessly into space.
33. Ext: Arcane – Back of ship
Lights or boosters of sorts fire up. The Arcane begins to move.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Uhura
Turns to Kirk
Captain… it seems that the Arcane is…
Chekhov
…Moving. The lieutenant is correct. The Arcane is moving. It is picking
up speed.
Kirk
Where is it going?
Uhura
Not sure Captain.
Kirk looks at Chekhov.
Chekhov
Just… forward Captain. Straight ahead.
Spock
Confirmed Captain, the Arcane is simply moving straight ahead.
Kirk
How fast is it going, can we catch it?
Chekhov
Easily Captain.
Kirk
On Screen.
The Arcane appears on screen but is moving.
Spock
Our earlier scans did not indicate warp technology. We should be able
to catch them shortly.
34. Int: Arcane – Engine room
Several of the large men are communicating with crewmen. They
are constructing something.
Crewman 8
Looks at one of the large men
Sir, with this technology, will we be able to outrun the Starship?
The large man nods.
Arcane Crewman 8
Warp technology, I believe I understand. We will continue to follow
your instructions. How did you come about this technology?
The large man stands firm but we can tell he is acknowledging
the crewman.
Arcane Crewman 8
I see, it is a good thing that we are able to scan ships and read
the minds of their crew. With all of your unlimited intelligence we
cannot be overcome.
The large man acknowledges him.
35. Int: Enterprise – Engine room
Scotty calls captain Kirk on an intercom.
Scotty
Captain, we have managed to boost our speed a little. Has
it helped?
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Kirk looks at Chekhov.
Chekhov
Our speed has increased to…
Looks at a panel, then back at Kirk
…almost warp factor 3 Captain.
Sulu
We should be about at the point where the Arcane was.
Kirk
Pushes a button on his chair
It helped Mr. Scott.
McCoy is standing there.
McCoy
Are we trespassing?
Kirk
I don't think so Bones.
Spock
I detect no sign that we have entered some sort of space claim.
McCoy
I was kidding Spock.
Kirk
It was a good question Bones.
Sulu
We're almost there Captain.
Kirk
Impulse engines Mr. Sulu, let's scan the area.
36. Ext: The Enterprise comes out of Warp
Arcane Crewman 7 floats lifelessly in space near the Enterprise.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Spock
Captain, I detect something small off the Starboard side.
Kirk
On screen Mr. Spock.
The screen shows space but the figure is small and it's difficult to
determine what it is.
Kirk
Leans forward
Is that what I think it is?
McCoy
Squinting
Oh my god. I think it is.
Kirk
Magnify Mr. Chekhov.
The figure is magnified on the screen. It's Arcane crewman 7 floating
in space.
Kirk
It's one of the Arcane crew-members.
Spock
You are correct Captain.
McCoy
Can we bring him on board?
Spock
He is quite dead Dr.
McCoy
I realize that Mr. Spock, can we examine the body?
Kirk
That's a good idea. Bring him on board. Bones, he's yours. Let
us know if you determine anything.
McCoy
Will do Jim.
Dr. McCoy leaves the bridge.
Kirk
Mr. Sulu, as soon as we have that man on board, catch up with
the Arcane.
Sulu
Ey sir.
Kirk
Mr. Chekhov, are we done scanning the area. That floating man makes
me wonder…
Chekhov
We are Captain.
Spock
No signs of anything else Captain.
34. Int: Arcane – Engine room
The large men and the crewmen have the device in place. One
of the large men looks up as if he's communicating with someone.
21. Int: Arcane – Misc Control room
Arcane Crewman 6 looks at Arcane Crewman 3.
Arcane Crewman 6
To other crewmen
The warp system is in place, Tantar has given the ok to test it.
Arcane Crewman 3
Yes sir.
Another Arcane crewman pushes some buttons on the panel in front of him.
33. Ext: Space – Back of Arcane
The pulse of the engines brightens and the Arcane jumps to Warp speed.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Chekhov
Captain, the Arcane has jumped to Warp factor 1.
Kirk
Can we catch them?
Spock
We should be on them very soon Captain. A matter of moments.
Kirk
Good…
Pushes a button on his chair
Bones, anything yet?
McCoy
Intercom
"Captain, so far there is nothing to indicate there was anything wrong
with this man. So far all we can tell is he was healthy."
Kirk
Signs of Struggle?
McCoy
"Some but not severe."
Spock
Thinks, walks over by Kirk
I have a theory Captain.
Kirk
Good Spock, what is it.
Spock
It is only a theory.
Kirk
I'll take anything right now and I like your theories.
Spock
Not sure about that statement
I have theorized that they may be… cloning.
Kirk
Cloning?
Kirk gets up.
Kirk Cont.
Follow me Spock.
They enter the Turbolift together.
Kirk
To the Turbolift computer
Sick Bay.
Indicate that the Turbolift starts to move
37. Ext: Space – Enterprise – Jumps to Warp
The ship starts to move, they jump to warp speed.
38. Int: Enterprise – Turbo lift
Kirk Cont.
Spock, what makes you think they're cloning?
Spock
Several things Jim. First, there are no seniors on board.
Kirk
That we know of.
Spock
Our scans were complete. We detected no seniors, and no women.
Kirk
Children?
Spock
There are children. But…
The Turbolift stops. The door opens automatically. The two exit and enter Sick Bay. They
walk up beside McCoy who is still scanning the body of Crewman 7.
Kirk
Anything else Bones?
McCoy
Nothing so far Jim.
Kirk
Spock has a theory.
McCoy
As he's working
Ok, what is it?
Kirk
Spock thinks they might be cloning.
McCoy
Looks up
Cloning?
Spock
This man's body floating in space is simply another indicator.
McCoy
How so?
Spock
What is this man's age?
McCoy
His age, he's about 39.
Spock
Can you be sure Dr?
McCoy
Well, pretty sure. Our computers have scanned his body and that's
what they've determined, what does that…
McCoy stops mid sentence. Looks at Spock.
McCoy Cont.
…Spock, your theory, do you think this man is… of age?
Kirk
Of age, what the hell does that mean?
Spock
Yes Dr. We need to check the scans of the Arcane from earlier but it is my
guess that no one on the Arcane is older than 39 and... this man has been
replaced. The Arcane's crew compliment should be the same
Kirk
Wait, are you suggesting that they… jettison people into space that
are too old?
Spock
It would explain a lot.
McCoy
It would?
Kirk
I'm still confused, would you two put this together in a
report? We can send it to Star Fleet.
39. Int: Arcane – General Population
Show Arcane, normal living conditions but no monologue
The Arcane is huge. Families thrive. There are children. But no women.
Crewmen live together to raise the children. They do not live as
homosexuals. The children are taught in schools, classrooms on the Arcane.
Living quarters are not extravagant but nice. The large men have living
quarters but they are sterile, and quite empty accept for a bed and a
place to eat.
The family members eat normal food. The large men eat something else.
Square morsels wrapped in foil. People shop, children play, they go
to work. Space shuttles transfer the kids to school but inside the huge ship.
Life is normal. Some crewmen are sitting in their quarters. Two children,
boys, are playing in the background.
One of the older members receives a message on a small screen. He
reads it and then looks up at the other older member in the room.
Member 9
Disturbed
It's time.
Member 10
For what?
The children come over.
Member 9
For… it.
Member 10
Now also disturbed
Oh, it's time.
Member 9
Yes.
Child 1
What about us?
Child 2
Yeah, what about us?
Member 10
I guess you'll be put with someone else.
Child
But we want to stay with you.
Member 9
Obviously disturbed
Yes, yes, we want to stay with you also. But we can't contribute to
the population.
Member 10
Looks at Member 9
These poor children, to take them away from the home they
know. Must we do this?
Member 9
I… know, I know. But the Arcane, it is not large enough to continue
populating. If other men are created, we must leave.
Member 10
Is there no other way?
Member 9
None that I know of.
40. Int: Arcane – Jettison chamber with chairs.
Crewmen sit. Lights go on over several of the chairs. They look
at each other. They begin to stand and walk nervously into
another room.
41. Int: Arcane – Another Lab like room
Several of the large men stand. A machine goes on. Small packages
come out of it. The same square packages that they open to eat in
their quarters.
42. Ext: Enterprise – Façade
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Kirk
To Spock
I thought you said they didn't have warp technology?
Spock
They did not have it Captain.
Kirk
Well they obviously have it now.
Spock
Yes, curious. And we scanned the Arcane, they are actually registering... seven more
of their crew complement. But it has also demished almost as quickly
Kirk
On screen Mr. Chekhov
Looks
Others floating in space?
Spock
It does not appear so Captain.
Kirk
Then where did they go?
Spock
Not known Captain but our scans indicate that those life forms are...
Kirk
Are... are what Spock?
Spock
Pauses and looks at the others
...Dead Captain, dead and not jettisoned
Kirk gets a strange look on his face.
Sulu
We're almost on top of them captain. They're slowing to impulse.
Chekhov
They're training weapons on us Captain.
Kirk
Shields up!
Ext: Space - The Arcane drops out of warp
36. Ext: Space - The Enterprise drops out of Warp near the Arcane.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Kirk
Mr. Chekhov, are they blocking our transporters?
Chekhov
Checks his panel
Not at the moment Captain but…
Kirk
…Spock, assemble an away team, we're…
Sulu
…They're bringing up their shields.
Sulu acts.
19. Ext: Space – Enterprise - Facade
19.5. Ext: Space – Enterprise loses Engine
The ship peels off. The Arcane shields come up and cut off one of the
engines on the Enterprise.
14b. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
The ship is severely shaken. The crew of the bridge is thrown around.
Sparks fly.
Kirk
Hails Scotty
Scotty!
Scotty
Intercom
"Something cut off one of our engines Captain, I'll call you back when
things are contained."
Kirk
Understood.
Turns his attention to Chekhov
Chekhov.
Chekhov
It's true Captain, we've completely lost our Port Nasal!
Kirk
I thought we were out of range.
Spock
They have expanded the range of their shields as well as their warp
capability.
Kirk
To Spock
Spock, status.
Spock
The ship is secure Captain but we are most decidedly stranded
at the moment.
43. Ext: Space – Enterprise – Arcane
The Arcane is moving closer to the Enterprise.
Sulu
The Arcane is moving into position Captain. Their shields are down at the
moment but if they raise their shields again…
Kirk
Understood Mr. Sulu
Hits a button on his chair
Scotty, we need to move… now!
Scotty
Intercom
"We're down Captain, there's nothing I can do at the moment. It'll be
about ten minutes."
Kirk
They'll cut us in half in two minutes!
Uhura
Captain, there's more figures off our port bow.
Kirk
On Screen!
The screen comes up. More of the Arcane crew members have
been jettisoned into space.
Kirk
Spock, how long have they been out there, can we pull them on board
and revive them.
Spock
No captain, they have been out there too long. Irreparable death is almost
instantainious in space.
Kirk
Mr. Chekhov, if anyone else is jettisoned into space, instantly pick them
up and revive them.
Chekhov
Ey Captain.
Scotty chimes in.
Scotty
Intercom
"Sorry Captain, there's just nothing I can do right now."
Kirk
Spock can we transport down there?
Chekhov
I can transport you from here Captain.
Kirk
You can?... Can you get us to the bridge?
Chekhov
I can try.
Uhura
I have the Arcane bridge coordinates.
Kirk
Mr. Chekhov, transport Spock and I.
Chekhov hits some buttons on the panel in front of him. Captain
Kirk and Spock stand together and disappear into a ray of light.
44. Int: Arcane – Bridge
Captain Kirk and Spock appear in a ray of light on the bridge
of the Arcane. Arcane crewmen see them and try to attack. Kirk and
Spock attack back. Phaser's are fired in both directions. Two of
the Arcane crewmen are hit before Kirk and Spock make their way off
the Arcane Bridge.
9. Int: Arcane – Misc Corridor
Out in a corridor…
Kirk
Now what?
Spock
We must hide.
Kirk
Like I said, now what?
Several of the Arcane crewmen come from the bridge and fire at them.
They fire back. Several of the large men come from behind them.
The telepathy catches Kirk off guard. He menaces in pain and drops
to his knees.
Spock, is able to thwart the mental on slot and fires at the large men.
But the two are stunned by the crewmen behind them and knocked
out.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Uhura is in the chair.
Chekhov
They've blocked our transporters Captain.
Uhura
Can we send another shuttle down?
Chekhov
Not with their shields up.
Sulu
We can fire at their shield systems again.
Uhura
Target the shield systems, fire two photon torpedoes Mr. Sulu.
Sulu
Ey Captain.
42. Ext: Space – Enterprise - Facade
Two Photon torpedoes erupt from the ship.
6. Ext: Space – Arcane - Facade
The Torpedoes explode around the shields of the Arcane
14b. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Chekhov
No effect Captain!
Uhura
Fire three more.
Scotty Intercom
"We only have five more Captain."
Uhura
Belay that order.
Sulu
Yes Captain.
Uhura
Suggestions.
Chekhov
Fire the rest of the torpedoes.
Scotty hears this.
35. Int: Enterprise – Engine room
Scotty answers.
Scotty
We can't take that chance, they may have no effect and then
we're out of our best weapons.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Uhura
Agreed. What else?
Sulu
Target the Arcane with the dish array, force all their
systems down.
Uhra
Which systems?
Chekhov
All of them but we could end up damaging the Arcane and killing Spock
and the Captain.
Uhura
It's possible.
Sulu
What choice do we have?
Chekhov
Fire the rest of the torpedoes?
Uhura
Pushes a button on her chair
Scotty, how long will it take for you to configure the Dish Array
for a disabling pulse?
Scotty
Intercom
"About twenty minutes captain."
Uhura
Can we move yet?
35. Int: Enterprise – Engine room
Scotty looks around at the room. Crewmen and women are
scrambling around.
Scotty
A few minutes Captain, I can't say for sure.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Sulu
They're in position and are going to raise their shields.
Uhura thinks fast.
Uhura
Mr. Chekhov, fire weapons.
Chekhov
We'll only have a second Captain!
Uhura
Then be ready.
6. Ext: Space – Arcane - Facade
Something indicates that the Arcane shields go down.
43. Ext: Space – Enterprise – Arcane
The Enterprise fires Phaser weapons on the Arcane. The weapons
explode on the Arcane surface and move her but it's not enough
to disable her.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Chekhov
We've hit her but her shields are coming online anyway.
43b. Ext: Space – Enterprise – Arcane
19.6. Ext: Space – Enterprise Loses other engine
The Arcane shields come on line. Because of the angle of both
ships the Enterprise is not destroyed but the other engine on
the Enterprise is cut off. It explodes in space pushing the
Enterprise away.
35. Int: Enterprise – Engine room
Fire, explosions, people getting killed or injured everywhere!
45. Int: Enterprise – Other misc locations on the Enterprise
Families disturbed, fires, explosions, people dying or getting injured.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Uhura
Pushes a button on her chair
Scotty, status!
35. Int: Enterprise – Engine room
Scotty
We're in bad shape Captain, we've lost the other engine, most of our
systems are down. We've lost all control, impulse engines, shields,
weapons, and life systems.
14b. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Everyone starts floating.
35b. Int: Enterprise – Engine room
Scotty
And we've lost inertial dampeners.
14c. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Uhura
I can see that. Do we have anything?
35c. Int: Enterprise – Engine Room
Scotty
System containment, the ships emergency systems are working, much
of the damage to the ship is being contained.
11. Int: Enterprise – Sick Bay
McCoy
Captain, we've got injuries all over the ship, about half the crew
is dead!
People are being brought into sick bay by crew-members or medical
personnel. Some injured some dead.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Uhura
Just do the best you can Dr.
McCoy
Intercom
"What happened?"
Uhura
We lost the other engine Dr.
McCoy
Intercom
"That explains a lot. McCoy out."
39. Int: Arcane – Misc Areas of the vessel
The Arcane is badly damaged as well. People are injured or
dead all over also.
21. Int: Arcane – Misc Control Room
The large men are together contemplating telepathically. Arcane crew-members
are scrambling frantically, trying to bring the Arcane to order. One of the
large men walks over behind crewman 11.
Arcane Crewman 11
Watching a screen in front of him, he turns around
Yes sir, our shields are partially functional. We've cut off the other
engine of the Star Ship. We're cleaning up the injured all over. Our
engineers are working to bring weapons on line, they should be
online shortly.
Large man 3
(Telepathically) Good, take the injured to the blast room and eject
them out into space.
Arcane Crewman 11
But sir, they're just injured, they can be healed.
Large man 3
(Telepathically) No, we don't have the time or the resources for
that, get rid of them, we'll create replacements.
Crewman 11 is quite taken aback by this but issues the
order ship wide. He does it incognito so that the injured
don't hear the order.
35. Int: Enterprise – Engine room
Scotty presses a button on a panel. Inertial dampeners come back
online. People that have floated way up are falling to the floor, screaming
as they fall. Some find something to grab onto. Scotty falls to the floor
but unlike many, he wasn't that high up.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
The Bridge crew also falls to the floor.
Scotty
Intercom
"Inertial dampeners online Captain."
Uhura
Yeah, no shit. Do we have any weapons?
Scotty
Intercom
"One thing at a time captain, one thing at a time."
Uhura
We need em Mr. Scott, we need em soon! Uhura Out.
7. Int: Arcane – Misc Room
Spock and Kirk are strapped down to chairs. Captain Kirk is
still out cold.
Spock
Can't see the captain
Captain, Jim, can you hear me?
Kirk starts to come around.
Kirk
Very weakened
Spock, is that you?
Spock
Yes Captain, from the sound of your voice you are injured?
Kirk
I'll be ok in a minute Spock.
Spock
Captain, I believe that much of this vessel is controlled
telepathically.
Kirk
Groggy
What makes you think that Spock?
Spock
Those large men seem to be in charge. They use mental telepathy
to do everything and to converse with her crew.
Kirk
Yeah, that's right, I think they're called… the Balok.
Spock
I see. You learned this from before?
Kirk
Yep.
Spock leans his head back as if he is concentrating on something.
Int: Arcane corridor
One of the Arcane crewmen guarding Kirk gets a parralized look in his eyes. He
opens the door to the room housing Kirk, walks over and releases the
mechanisms that are holding the straps. Captain Kirk looks down and
sees this but doesn't know what's going on. Then he sees the crewman,
hops up and knock him out.
Spock pulls Captain Kirk away from the chair that he was strapped to and
begins to haul him out of the room.
Kirk
Still weary
Spock how did…
Spock
…Later Captain.
9. Int: Arcane – Misc Corridors
Kirk
Being dragged along by Spock
Spock, where are we going?
Spock
I am attempting to find either a shuttle bay or a transporter room.
Kirk
Still groggy
We need to communicate with the Enterprise.
Spock
Stops, thinks
You are correct Captain, we must find a way to communicate
with the ship.
Spock tries a local computer but the Arcane is damaged and the
general computer system is down.
Spock
At a terminal
Nothing, their computers are down.
Kirk
Then we look for something, anything.
Suddenly two of the large men meet them in the corridor. Spock
sees them and tries to pull Kirk in the other direction. Captain Kirk
goes down in pain, they are messing with his head telepathically. Spock
turns, he can only let Captain Kirk fall to the floor. Spock does a running
jump kick to the large man that seems to be hindering Captain Kirk.
Spock, still not nearly as strong as the large men but is still strong. The
large man stumbles back and falls releasing Captain Kirk from his
telepathic grip.
The large man gets up. Two other large men have Spock. They think
they have him under control when Captain Kirk does the same thing
Spock did. Kirk's flying jump kick knocks one of the large men down
that had hold of Spock. Spock Neck pinches the other large man.
It almost works but the man backhands Spock knocking him through
the air and against a wall. Kirk is on his feet and has a large piece of
debris from the damaged vessel. He clocks one of the large men with
it. The man goes down. Kirk hits him with it again.
The large man is all but out. Kirk attempts to do it again but the
piece he's holding is caught by another one of the large men on the back swing.
The large man is in control of Kirk when Spock suddenly, in slow motion,
jumps on the large mans back and starts to neck pinch him.
The large man is struggling to get Spock off of him fading as Spock
continues to pinch his neck. Kirk winds up with the piece of debris
and clocks the man that Spock is on, knocking him clean out. The
other large man that Kirk was hitting, passes out. The third large
man tackles both Kirk and Spock.
Arcane Crewmen enter. One of them is trying to get a shot but the
large man is in the way. The large man stands up. The crewman
is about to fire when the large man throws Kirk into him. Kirk
comes up with the crewman's weapon firing. He kills several of
the crewmen, the others run for cover.
Spock is up and struggling against the large man. He, with all his
might, throws the large man around. Kirk fires several times at
the large man but only stuns him. Kirk then turns his attention
back to the fire fight with the crewmen. The large man is stunned
and it's enough for Spock to get a neck pinch on him.
Kirk turns and fires another shot at the large man before turning
his attention back to the fire fight with the crewmen again. Spock
has the large man all but unconscious. A powerful blow from Spock's
fist finishes the man off.
Spock and Kirk hobble off down the corridor away from the fire
fight. The crewmen realize that Spock and Kirk have run for it and
give chase. Kirk is waiting around a corner for them to come
running. Two of the large men are coming back to consciousness.
Kirk kills all but two of the crewmen before the crewmen again
have to run for cover. Kirk and Spock run off. The two crewmen
run back to assist the two large men.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Scotty intercom
To Uhura's chair
"Some weapons on line Captain."
Uhura
Do we have shields?
Scotty Intercom
"One thing at a time Captain."
Uhura
Scotty... Uhura out.
Turns her attention to the bridge
No way to maneuver, what do we have?
Enterprise Bridge Crew-woman 1
One side impulse engine Captain.
Uhura
Will they move us?
E Crew-woman 1
Ah…
She scans her panel
...If we engage the Port side.
Uhura
Do it!
Sulu
Engaging Port side stabilizers.
43. Ext: Space – Enterprise – Arcane
The Port Side engine fires.
Pan Back:
The Enterprise swings in a circular motion from her stern.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
E Crew-woman 1
We're… pivoting Captain
Uhura
At least we're moving.
Scotty
Intercom
"We have some transporter capability Captain."
Uhura
Scotty, Bones, Chekhov, Sulu, we're transporting down.
She presses a button on her chair
We need a security detail to meet us in the transporter room.
She looks up
Let's go!
Chekhov
No transporter room Captain but I may be able to do it from here.
Uhura
Do it Mr. Chekhov, do it!
Several of the crew disappear into a ray of light.
21. Int: Arcane – Misc Control room
One of the large men is in the control room telepathically
giving orders.
Arcane Crewman 14
We have some weapons sir.
The large man issues orders again telepathically.
Arcane Crewman 14
Yes sir.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Sulu
They're training weapons on us Captain.
Scotty
Intercom
"Shields somewhat functional Captain."
Chekhov
Shields up!
A fill in Enterprise crewman activates the shields just as the Arcane fires on her.
The shots bounce off.
9. Int: Arcane – Misc Corridor
Spock is helping a hobbling Captain Kirk. They pass a large
chamber where they notice a bunch of injured people, children
and crewmen.
Kirk
Spock, stop!
Spock stops, they hobble back to the chamber. There they see all
the injured people. Some are crying out. Children especially. They're
being forced into the chamber by Arcane crewmen and two of the Large
men. Special doors open in the walls exposing the chambers into space.
The injured are forced into the chambers. The special doors close
but when they're opened back up, the chambers are empty.
Kirk
Spock, what are they doing?
Spock
Watches
I… I do not know Captain but I have a theory.
Kirk watches. He sees a guard, a crewman standing at the door
to the room. Suddenly more injured are ushered into the room
by Arcane crewmen. Kirk and Spock have to hide.
Kirk
Quietly to Spock
Did you hear what those people were saying?
Spock
Something about, we're just injured, we just need medical
attention.
Kirk
That's what I heard.
Spock
As I thought captain, they're jettisoning the injured out into
space.
Kirk
Spock, we have to do something.
Suddenly… Crewman 14 and 15 come up behind them.
Arcane Guard 14
Hold it. Don't move!
Spock and Kirk are caught.
Arcane Guard 15
Move into the room.
Spock and Kirk start into the room. The door Guard turns to see
them being ushered in at phaser point. He starts to react. Captain
Kirk still has a weapon. Spock distracts one guard, Kirk kills
the guard.
All activity in the room stops. Everyone is watching. Kirk fires at the
panels with controls that open the special doors. Arcane crewmen
start firing at them. Kirk and Spock have to hide. Some of the large
men and Arcane crewmen come up behind them.
Crewman 16
Don't move!
Spock and Kirk are caught again. Just then, Uhura and the rest of
the away team come up behind the Arcane team, firing. They kill
or stun all of them including the large men who don't go down easily.
Kirk has to help, he fires at the large men. Spock knocks out some
of the others and grabs a weapon.
Several of the Arcane crewmen in the special room come out firing. One of
the Enterprise security men is killed. Kirk, Spock and the rest of away team
engage in a fire fight. Suddenly the rest of Arcane crewmen go down.
Kirk, Spock and the away team all look at each other like, "What just
happened?"
Some of the Arcane injured come out. Several have weapons. They've
interceded killing off all the remaining Arcane crewmen and the Large
man in the room.
Injured Arcane crewman 15
Who are you?
Kirk
We're with the Enterprise…
Corrects himself
The other vessel. What happened?
Injured Arcane crewman 15
When your vessel fired on ours many of us were injured or killed.
Normally they would just give us medical attention.
Injured Arcane crewman 16
…But they didn't want to be bothered with so many, so they decided to
shoot us all out into the cold darkness instead.
McCoy
To Kirk and Spock
They would be rid of a lot of the crew. How would they run
this ship?
Injured Arcane Child 3
They would just create more. That's what I've been learning about
in school.
McCoy
Create more, and the children take over?
Arcane Crewman 17
Yes, they create us. And when we're too old they send us into the
cold darkness.
Uhura
That's insane.
McCoy
Why? Why would they do that?
Arcane Crewman 17
To keep the population down. They say it's absolutely necessary.
Child 4
And we have to live with others until they are too old. Then we
get moved again.
Crewman 18 looks at Uhura, he carefully makes his way to her.
He touches her.
Arcane Crewman 18
Are you from a different place?
Uhura
Watching him, somewhat unsure
Yes, as a matter of fact.
Arcane Crewman 18
I don't believe we've ever been up close a specie like you.
Uhura
I'm from another planet but I'm quite human I assure you.
Arcane Crewman 18
Plan… et?
Uhura gets a hail from the Enterprise.
Uhura
Uhura.
Enterprise Crewman
Intercom
"Captain, we have some of our systems back on line. We detect
about 50 people floating in space."
Uhura
Understood, pick them up immediately and hold position.
Dibble
Captain Kirk.
Dibble is among the injured. Spalding comes out as well.
Kirk
Spalding?
Spalding
Yes Captain, I was also injured. If you hadn't come when you did,
I would have been sent into… space… with other injured.
Dibble
But we cannot avoid it. The Balok will create more, the Arcane will become
over populated if some of us are not destroyed.
McCoy
That's ridicules.
Uhura
I think I understand what's going on.
Kirk
Uhura?
Uhura
Turns to Spock
You said there were no women on the Arcane?
Spock
Catches on to her thinking
I believe you are correct Lieutenant. It is apparent that none of the
Arcane crew have seen a woman up close.
Kirk
To Spalding
That's what I was trying to tell you when all this started. People are not
created. People pro-create.
Crewman 15
Pro-create?
Uhura
I am a woman.
Spalding
To McCoy
You talked about a woman when I was on your ship.
McCoy
Yes, a man and a woman come together and the woman becomes…
He looks at Uhura
…Pregnant.
She acknowledges him in the positive.
Spalding
Pregnant?
Uhura
We carry a new human inside us.
Spock
In nine months the new human comes out of the woman.
Seven months for Vulcan's.
Spalding
How do the man and the woman come together to… pro-create?
Dibble
How do the new human's come out?
Uhura Smirks a little.
McCoy
Smiles
We can cover that later.
Kirk
We have what you call creating but we have rules on our planet that
control that kind of creation. We call it Cloning.
Dibble
Cloning.
McCoy
Yes. What the Balok are doing is wrong.
Spock
Do all of the Arcane population get put into space when they
are too old?
Arcane Crewman 16
Yes but some of the created ones... are made into food for the
Balok.
Sulu and Uhura
Grimace
What?
Kirk
To Crewman 16
Do you know where they do this?
Arcane Crewman 16
Yes.
Kirk
Take us there…
To the others
…If you can follow us, do so.
They all take off for the food labs.
7. Int: Arcane – Misc room
The Balok are making plans of their own. Some of the Arcane crew
still don't know about the new information. The fifty or so Balok
men are preparing the Arcane crew for a war against the crew of
the Enterprise.
9. Int: Arcane – Misc Corridor
The large group moves about the Arcane
Arcane Crewman 18
To Spalding
It is a long way, the Balok will surely catch us.
Spalding
That is why we're being careful.
Crewman 1
You know the Balok, they are too intelligent for that.
Kirk
To Spalding
Is there a quicker way?
Spalding
There are transporters just up ahead.
Kirk
Enough to…
Spalding
…Enough for seven.
Spock
A Standard transport group.
Kirk
Stops everyone
Pass the word, there is only enough room in the transporters for seven.
The rest will have to stay and fight until we can move them.
46. Int: Arcane – Transporter room
Arcane Crewman 6
We can transport more from here.
Spalding
Can we, what do we have to do?
Arcane Crewman 6
We must have another place to transport to.
Sulu
I can transport some people to another part of our ship.
Kirk
Good, that's what we'll do. Beam them to the officers pub.
Sulu
Yes sir.
Sulu
Looks at the panel
First Seven.
Seven people walk up on the transport pad. They begin transporting
people up to the Enterprise.
47. Int: Arcane – Balok Food lab
Captain Kirk, Spock and Uhura beam in and stand in the room.
Kirk
Pointing to a machine with a large opening in it
There, that must be where they put the people into for processing.
Uhura Grimaces.
Spock
What would you like to do Captain?
Kirk
Destroy it.
Spock
Then may I suggest we just… start firing?
Captain Kirk is about to fire his weapon when he hears a
commotion outside the room. The three dash out into the corridor
to see the others in a fire fight with a couple of the Balok and crewmen.
Dibble is dead. The three join the fight. At one point Chekhov transports
in. He immediately transports out again.
Spock
Over the noise
What was that?
Kirk
I have no idea.
They keep fighting. Suddenly the six left are transported back to the
Enterprise. Chekhov is with them.
5. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Kirk
Oh my god, Chekhov what did you do?
Chekhov
I'm sorry Captain, it was all I could think to do.
Kirk
We have to go back down there. All those people…
Chekhov
…Most those people are here Captain.
Kirk
Really, that didn't take long.
Chekhov
Most of them Captain, some stayed behind to fight.
Spock
Captain, we may be able to do more from the Enterprise.
Kirk
Dashes out of the room
Like what?
Spock
As they're running
We may be able to target the food lab and also bring the rest of
the inhabitants up here.
Kirk
There won't be enough room and the ship is still badly damaged.
43. Ext: Space – Enterprise – Arcane
The Arcane starts to fire on the Enterprise but the Enterprise' shields
hold off the on slot.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Bridge Officer 5
Pushes a button on the chair
Is the dish array ready?
Engine room Voice 1
"Ready sir."
Bridge Officer 5
Engage!
43b. Ext: Space – Enterprise – Arcane
A beam emits from the main dish on the Enterprise encompassing
the Arcane.
39. Int: Arcane – Misc Places
The ray is enough to disrupt most of the systems on the Arcane.
To include life support. Romulans come out of nowhere and begin
firing on both the Arcane and the Enterprise. Star Fleet comes
out of Warp Speed just in time, there are several ships. They
fight off the Romulan attack.
47. Int: Arcane – Food lab
Large man 3
(Telepathically) They've destroyed our sustenance capabilities.
12. Int: Enterprise – Officers pub
Many of the Arcane crew are sitting around the Officers pub
(A large room). Enterprise medical personnel are assisting. Spalding
is one of the people in the pub. He's not injured. He walks around,
he sees nurses, women, assisting.
Then he notices something that he's never seen before. Older people,
Dr's. and Nurses, much older than the oldest on the Arcane. He walks
up to one of the older Doctors.
Spalding
Excuse me…
The older Doctor stands up.
Older Dr.
Yes, are you injured, do you need help?
Spalding
No, but if I may ask, how old are you sir?
Older Dr.
Well, I guess I'm about retirement age.
Spalding
Which is…
Older Dr.
Well, I'm almost seventy.
Spalding
Sev…
Kirk, Spock and the rest of the main bridge crew come in. Crewmen
from the Arcane are looking at the older men and women, astonished.
Spock
Next to Kirk
I believe the Arcane crewmen are getting a taste of life.
Kirk
Yes Spock, I think you're right.
Turns to McCoy
Bones, can you stay and assist?
McCoy
Smiling
I guess I'd better.
Spalding
Comes up to Captain Kirk
Captain Kirk.
Kirk
Mr. Spalding.
Spalding
There is so much to understand. You have… women and older
people here.
Kirk
Amazing isn't it?
Calls the bridge
Bridge, status.
Bridge Officer 5
Intercom
"We've disabled the Arcane sir. We had an uninvited visit from the
Romulans but Star Fleet showed up just in time and fought
them off.
Kirk
Fantastic, how did you disable the Arcane.
Bridge Officer 5
Intercom
"A pulse from the Dish Captain."
Kirk
Good thinking.
Bridge Officer 5 Intercom
"It was Lieutenant Uhura and Mr. Chekhov's idea."
Spalding
Overhears
Disable, what was disabled?
Kirk
To the Bridge officer
What was disabled lieutenant?
Bridge Officer 5
Intercom
"Everything Captain, Computers, Weapons, Shields, Life support, everything.
The other star fleet ships have taken in most of the Arcane crew.
Spalding
If they've disabled everything, the Balok won't be able to eat!
Spock
Let them eat cake.
Kirk
Laughs
Yes, Marie Antoinette.
Sulu
That was never confirmed. And the cake they spoke of was
Brioche bread.
Kirk
Cocky, pats Sulu on the shoulder
Supposedly Mr. Sulu, supposedly.
Sulu is embarrassed at his boldness.
Spalding
No, you don't understand, that is very important to the Balok.
They will do anything to protect their food source.
McCoy
Why is Cannibalism so important to them, can't they eat something
else?
Spalding
They're very, highly intelligent, that is what they choose to eat.
It sustains them and…
McCoy
…Wait, wait, wait, are you saying you buy into all that?
Spalding
Buy… into… it?
Kirk
You believe it.
Spock
You are food for them, you believe it is necessary for your life?
Spalding
It is.
Kirk
Spalding, when is your time up?
Spalding
Thinks, looks up in disbelief
I am… 38.
McCoy
That's crazy, we have people on board that are twice that age.
Spalding
Yes, I have met them. But… what are we supposed to think, this has been all
we know.
Spock
We need access to your computer system.
Spalding
The Balok will never allow it.
Kirk
Spock, why do we need to do that?
Spock
It may be the only way we can find out what their past is. We may
be able to feed the Balok something else.
The Enterprise rocks from an explosion.
6. Ext: Space – Arcane - Facade
Most of the Arcane has been damaged or destroyed.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Kirk, McCoy, Uhura and Spock enter the bridge.
Kirk
Mr. Chekhov, what happened?
Kirk looks at the screen. The Arcane is all but destroyed.
Chekhov
It just… exploded Captain.
Uhura
Sits at her station
We're being hailed Captain.
Kirk
Looks at Spock
On screen.
One of the large men appears on screen. Again, his mouth doesn't
move, he communicates telepathically. He has patches over certain
parts of his face. Modern and metallic in appearance.
Large man 1
"You have trespassed, you have interfered, you have disrupted the
Arcane way of life. We will attempt to destroy you.
Kirk
Looks at Spock again
We…
Spock
…If you destroy this part of the ship you will be destroyed
in the process.
Large man 1
"You must disclose the system that you are using that will
destroy both ships?"
Spock
It is… Carbonite.
The Large men speaks telepathically to the other large men.
Then speaks again.
Large man 1
"We are unfamiliar with this system."
Spock
It is from the planet of Vulcan. Most do not know of its existence.
It is not a system but a type of rare stone from our planet.
Large Man 1
"Vulcan does not exist any longer."
Spock
Then the secret of Carbonite is lost with the planet.
Large man 1
Thinks, then
"We have transported to your ship. Several of your people
will be taken."
7. Int: Arcane – Misc room
Several of the large men stand in a circle. They seem to be
deep in a trance.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Spock
We are being scanned Captain.
Just as Spock speaks up, all of the Bridge members get
caught up with terrible headaches. They all go down
holding they're heads.
45. Int: Enterprise – Misc locations on the ship
Everyone on the Enterprise is suffering from the same
type of headache. Crew, families even medical personnel
go down racked with pain.
14b. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Spock runs to Captain Kirk's side. He can feel the brain
probing and works to resist it.
Spock
Captain, what is happening?
Kirk can hardly speak. His head is racked with pain.
Kirk
Barely able to speak
Spock, somehow they're doing it to the whole ship. You have to
stop them, you're the only one that can.
Spock is struggling to resist. He calls to the ships computer.
Spock
Struggling
Computer… Shields up.
45. Int: Enterprise – misc locations on the ship
The Enterprise shields go up cutting off the ship wide probe.
Most of the people around the ship seem to be coming around.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
A couple of the officers on the Bridge are also coming around
including Spock. But captain Kirk and some of the other officers
are still reeling from the probe.
7. Int: Arcane – Misc Room
The group of large men that was huddled and casting the temporal
scan of the Enterprise, realize that their probe has been cut off and
begin to break their huddle.
14b. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Spock notices that some of the crew and Captain Kirk are
still suffering.
Spock
To himself
There is still something wrong. There is still someone on the ship.
He goes to a wall cabinet, opens it and pulls a high powered
Phaser Rifle out. He sets it to its highest setting.
Spock leaves the bridge and enters the Turbolift.
12. Int: Enterprise – Officers Pub
Spock enters the officers pub. Out of the hundred or so that are there, only
two are still suffering. Spock visually scans the pub, nothing out
of the ordinary. He re-enters the Turbolift. When he arrives at the
ships sick bay, he sees one of the large men standing there.
Everyone in the sick bay is down from the temporal scan. The large
man senses Spock and looks up. Spock fires on the large man. The
burst from the Phaser Rifle is so powerful that it blows a hole in the
large man. The large man looks down, stumbles for a second, then
goes down dead.
The ships computer comes on again.
Ships Computer
"Intruder alert, shields down, intruder alert, shields down, ships bridge. Intruder alert,
ships bridge.
All of the people in the sick bay are all right. Spock runs back to
the Bridge. One of the large men is on the bridge. But beams off
with two of the Bridge officers.
Ships Computer
"Intruder Alert, Intruder Alert, Officers Pub. Intruder alert,
Officers Pub.
Kirk stands up obviously not hindered by the temporal scan.
But he is weakened by the on slot. Spock storms off the
bridge and heads back to the Officers Pub.
38. Int: Enterprise – Transfer Turbolift
Spock.
12. Int: Enterprise – Officers pub
When Spock enters the pub one of the large men is there.
He has the entire room under a temporal scan. They're all
reeling from the probe. Just as Spock is about to fire another
of the large men beams aboard and stops Spock from firing
accurately. The shot goes astray.
Spock wrestles with the large man but the large man is too
strong. He disarms Spock and tosses him across the room. The
other large man beams out with several of the Enterprise and
Arcane crew. The other large man is about to pummel Spock
when a hole is blown in his gut.
The man falls, when the large man falls dead, Captain Kirk is
standing behind him with a just spent Phaser Rifle in his hands.
Spock
Comes around
Captain, several have been taken.
Kirk
Back to the bridge.
When the two arrive at the bridge, the officers that are remaining,
Uhura, Chekhov, Sulu, and one allien bridge officer are looking at
the screen. Kirk and Spock enter ready for anything but then
realize that all is well but the bridge crew are watching the screen.
Kirk and Spock look up. On Screen. Much of the debris has cleared.
Chekhov
Captain, I detect… life signs, they're coming from the middle
of the debris.
Ships Computer
Intruder Alert, Intruder Alert, Unauthorized entry, Engine room,
Officers pub, Sick Bay, Unauthorized Entry, Engine room, Officers
pub and Sick Bay.
Spock and Captain Kirk are frantic. Alarms go off everywhere,
warning lights flash.
Spock
Looking at his panel
Captain, someone has transported onto the ship and is attempting
to transport off with ships personnel.
Kirk
Now what?
Presses a button on his chair
Security, Priority one, we've been invaded, Engine room, Officers
pub and sick bay, priority one!
Kirk cont.
Jumps up
Spock, you're with me.
35. int: Enterprise – Engine room
The two run from the bridge. They enter the Engine Room.
35b. Int: Enterprise – Engine Room
Kirk and Spock enter the engine room. Some of the crew and the large
men from the Arcane are taking Enterprise personnel prisoner and
transporting away with them. Scotty is in a fire fight along with
other Enterprise crew but the Arcane figures have already transported
off with personnel.
Kirk and Spock try to fire on the transporting figures but it's too late.
Spock
They've taken both Enterprise and Arcane personnel.
Kirk
Into his communicator
Chekhov, can we use the disrupter array to attack them?
Chekhov
Intercom
"We've tried Captain, but we can't find the source among the debris
of the Arcane yet. The vessel was huge and the debris is massive."
Kirk
Understood, Spock and I are going to the Officers pub.
Pub Security
Intercom
"Don't bother captain, they're gone."
McCoy Reports in
Intercom
"They've gone here too Jim"
Kirk
Spock…
Turns around, Spock is gone. Kirk hits his communicator.
Spock…
Spock
Intercom
"On the bridge captain. It seems they've blocked our ability
to transport again."
48. Ext: Space – Smaller cube object
A smaller cube object begins to move around in the debris.
14. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Kirk arrives back at the bridge. He sees the screen.
Sulu
Captain, there…
Points. …A cube object moving among the debris. Dr. McCoy
calls from sick bay.
McCoy
Intercom
"Jim, they took both, our crew and some of the crew from the
Arcane."
Kirk
Yes Bones, I know.
McCoy
Intercom
"Did you know that Spalding was one of them?"
Kirk
Anger on his face
No, I did not.
To Chekhov
Mr. Chekhov, target that cube with weapons.
Chekhov
Ey Captain.
Uhura
We're being hailed Captain.
Kirk
On Screen.
One of the Large men appears on the screen.
Large man 4
On Screen
"We have taken some of your crew and some of the Arcane crew. They
will be processed as sustenance, we will create more of us. The
rest will be assimilated."
Kirk
Assimilated, what the heck does that mean?
To Sulu
Fire on the cube, disable it, don't destroy it.
Sulu fires on the cube. From the Bridge screen we can see that
weapons have no effect.
Kirk
Target their Shields systems. Fire two photon torpedoes.
Sulu
I can't Captain, I cannot locate their shields systems.
Kirk
Then fire the torpedoes at the cube, anywhere.
Large Man 4
On screen
"Your attempts to disable our ship will be futile."
Chekhov
No photon torpedo's left sir
14. Int: Enterprise - Bridge
Kirk
Follow that ship Mr. Sulu
Sulu
We can't Captain.
Kirk
Wha… No engines.
Pushes a button on his chair
Scotty, we need to pursue that ship.
35. Int: Enterprise – Engine room
Scotty
Sorry Captain, it will take time for Star Fleet to fit us with new
nassels. We have to be towed home. We're dead in the water.
14b. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Kirk
How long will that take?
Scotty
Intercom
"Weeks Captain. Weeks."
Kirk looks at Spock.
Kirk
Spock, we have to pursue that ship.
Spock
I have been in touch with Star Fleet High command. One of the
rescue ships has a fighter vessel.
Kirk
Let's do it. Spock you're with me.
Spock gets a look. Uhura looks at Spock.
Kirk
We'll bring him back Uhura.
Uhura
You'd better.
Another look from Spock.
50. Ext: Space – USS Pasteur - facade
51. Int: USS Pasteur – Transporter Room
USS PEDIER
52. Int: Uss Pasture – Misc Corridors
53. int: uss pasture – misc ship Bay
Kirk and Spock transport over to the USS Pasteur to gain access
to a Star Fleet fighter. They are escorted to a storage room. Python
class, the USS – Pedier.
Spock
Are you familiar with this…
Kirk
…No.
Spock
Ey Captain. Then maybe I should…
Kirk
…I'll man the weapons.
Spock
Ey Captain.
53b. Int: Inside the USS Pasteur – ship bay
The Pedier lifts off. Large space doors open to the outside.
54. Int: Pedier – Cockpit
Spock does something and the ship begins to move forward as indicated
by the front window.
55. Ext: Space – Pedier – Pasteur
The Pedier is shown leaving the Pasteur.
54b. Int: Pedier – Cockpit
Spock
Familiar with the weapons Captain?
Kirk
Standard weapons array, should be no problem.
Spock
I have the direction of the Cube entered into the Nava-computer. Making
the jump to Warp 2 Captain.
Kirk
Go.
55. Ext: Space – Pedier – Pasteur
The Pedier jumps to warp.
48. Ext: Space – Cube - Facade
Traveling at warp 1, the cube is hurtling through space. The Pedier
catches up with the cube.
49. Int: Space – Pedier – Cube
Spock
Captain…
Kirk
Weapons locked on.
Spock
The Cube is slowing Captain.
Kirk
She's slowing to fire on us. I'm going to fire on her now.
49b. Ext: Space – Pedier – Cube
The Pedier fires on the Cube . The cubes shields are up. The Pedier
Phaser fire has no effect. It doesn't even weaken the shields.
54. Int: Pedier - Cockpit
Spock
No effect Captain, our scanners don't even indicate that we've
weakened them.
49. Ext: Space – Pedier – cube
The cube fires on the Pedier.
54. Int: Pedier – cockpit
Captain Kirk and Spock are jostled.
Spock
We can't take too many more hits like that Captain, our shields
won't hold.
49b. Ext: Space – Pedier – Cube
The cube fires several more times.
54b. Int: Pedier – Cockpit
Kirk
Spock, can you tell if our transport capabilities are being blocked?
Spock
No Captain, we can transport aboard if they lower their shields.
Kirk
Will our shields take another blow?
Spock
Several but not too many more.
Kirk
Do they have to lower their shields to fire?
Spock
Yes, but their shields are, like our own, only lowered long enough
to fire, a split second or two.
Kirk
Good enough, we have to transport over to that ship and disable
it from the inside.
Spock
The likelihood of a mission of that sort being successful are low
in statistics.
Kirk
How low?
Spock
About 20 in one-million.
Kirk
Good enough, are you with me Spock?
Spock
Thinks
I am second only to you Captain, if you need me, I will be there regardless
of the statistical danger to my own life.
Kirk
Good, beam us down.
Spock sets some switches on a panel, the two move to the transport
pad and disappear in a ray of light.
48. Ext: Cube - Facade
56. Int: Cube – Misc Corridor
The two men appear on the Cube and draw Phasers. They are immediately
attacked. Strange men come at them. All dressed like robots but obviously
human in form. Some, larger like the large men on the Arcane but adorned
the same way.
Spock is firing with a tricorder activated in the other hand.
Spock
Yelling over the fire fight
Captain, they continue to change their Pulse codes. It will only be
a matter of time until our Phasers will no longer have any effect.
Kirk
Then we have to move, we need to find our crew and the crew of the
Arcane that they took.
Spock and Kirk move to another part of the cube. The surroundings
are always the same. There is no form to the ship, only electronics,
bulkheads and misc pipes, Turbolifts and lights. Eventually more of
the men attack Kirk and Spock. Their Phasers have little or no effect.
Eventually Captain Kirk recognizes Spalding. He is adorned like the
others, Borg like in appearance.
Kirk
Stuns Spalding
Spock!
Captain Kirk is holding Spalding up. Spock hits his communicator.
They beam off the cube.
49. Ext: Space – Pedier – Cube
57. Int: Pedier – Transport pad
The three beam back aboard the Pedier. Spock runs to the controls
while Captain Kirk secures Spalding.
49b. Ext: Space – Pedier – Cube
The Cube fires on the Pedier. The Pedier peels off and disappears into
Warp Speed. The Cube follows after.
58. Ext: Space – Other Federation ships – Pedier
The Pedier drops out of warp near the other federation ships.
54. Int: Pedier – Cockpit
Mr. Chekhov chimes in over the intercom.
Chekhov Intercom
"Captain, we're on the USS Stargazer. We were just about
to come after you."
Kirk
Screaming in panic
Chekhov, beam us out of here… now!
Spock, Kirk and Spalding are instantly beamed off the Pedier
and onto the USS Stargazer. And just in time.
59. Ext: Space – Pedier – Enterprise or what's left of
her – Other federation ships – Cube
The cube drops out of warp near the federation ships. It fires on
the Pedier destroying it in a ball of fire. The cube then fires on
what's left of the Enterprise destroying it into a ball of fire also.
59.5. Ext: Space – Enterprise - Destroyed
60. Ext: USS Stargazer - Facade
61. Int: USS Stargazer - Misc Control room
Captain Kirk, Spock and the rest of the bridge team are watching
all this on a screen.
Kirk
Good god, were there any people on board
Uhura
No one Captain, they were getting ready to tow her back to the
Federation Space port for extensive repairs.
62. Ext: Space – Cube – Other Fed. Ships
The other federation ships begin firing on the cube. The shields on the
cube are tough but no match for the deluge of Phaser fire and Photon
Torpedoes from the Federation ships. The cube fires back and then
jumps to warp. The captain of the USS Stargazer comes on the screen.
Captain Alynna Nechayev On screen
Captain Kirk, do you wish to pursue?
Kirk
Do we know where they've gone?
Captain Alynna Nechayev On screen
"Only their general direction."
Kirk
No, we're a science vessel, it's time to go home.
Spock looks at Captain Kirk and nods in the affirmative.
63. Int: Uss Stargazer - Confinement Chambers
Captain Kirk and the bridge crew of the enterprise, along
with several crew members of the ship they're on, look at
Spalding, in his Borg form wakes and notices that he is trapped.
Kirk moves closer to him.
Kirk
Spalding, Spalding, are you ok?
Spalding only looks at Captain Kirk.
Kirk Cont.
Spalding, do you recognize me?
Spalding looks at Kirk, he finally responds.
Spalding
I… am… 122 of 210. We… are… communications with my ship
have been… severed.
Kirk
Spalding, do you remember anything?
Spalding
I… do not know… this identifier… Spalding.
He looks at the others.
Spalding cont.
You will be assimilated, resistance is… futile.
Kirk
What?
Dr. McCoy
Scanning him
He's gone Jim. He only knows of the people he was with.
Kirk
Angry now
Spalding, what happened to the crew of the Enterprise?
Spalding
Pauses
They… have been… assimilated.
Kirk
Assim… Spalding, we need to get them back. What can we do?
Spalding
Pauses
They have been assimilated… you will be… assimilated…
resistance is futile.
Dr. McCoy
You won't get anything out of him Jim. He's totally restructured to
respond to his own people.
Kirk
Looks at McCoy
Bones, our crew…
Spock
…Lost Captain. We will not find them. And even if we did, they would
be like Spalding. They are lost to this specie.
Kirk
I will not stop looking for them, there must be a way.
Kirk is frantic but determined in his tone.
Fade out:
64. Int: USS Stargazer - Misc meeting room
Captain Alynna Nechayev is heading up the meeting. Members of
the Federation High counsel, the bridge crew of the Enterprise and
several members of the stargazer crew are present.
Captain Alynna Nechayev
We have done an in depth search of Earth's history. As best we can
determine, the Balok came to Earth some six-hundred years ago
and took a bunch of humans from the planet.
Over the years, some of the Balok have died off and several generations
of the human content of the Arcane have passed. The current contingent
of humans aboard the Arcane only understood the Arcane way of life,
what the Balok taught them.
As best we can determine, the human contingent on the Arcane
was convinced that they're existence was limited only to the Arcane.
They were lead to believe that upon meeting people from other
civilizations, that their purpose was friendly or scientific in nature.
The Romulans did not take kindly to this. We have searched space
for the cube like vessel but as you can imagine, they were not found.
The Balok were experts in cloning. Now that their cloning platform is gone,
they may build a new one or, God forbid, they will assimilate other
civilizations to their cause.
Kirk
God forbid.
McCoy
Sounds like God is the only one who can stop them.
Kirk
No, we will find them and we will find the others from our crew.
Spock
Not likely Captain, but we will focus some of our attention to their
whereabouts in the future.
Kirk
Stands up determined
No, that's not satisfactory. Those people…
High ranking Federation Officer.
Admiral Dillard
…Those people are gone captain and unless you wish to pursue
them on your own, you will continue the mission at hand.
Kirk sits down slowly.
Captain Alynna Nechayev
We have dubbed them Cyborg for now. They could become a threat
in the near future.
Spock
Captain, we saw no sign of the Balok as they were on the Arcane.
Do you know what happened to them?
Federation Science Officer
Lieutenant Holmes (Woman)
Much of the Balok were injured or burned when the Arcane exploded.
They were highly intelligent. The only
Holmes cont.
explanation is that they were able to medically heal has
been theorized that they became the Cyborg and are responsible for the
assimilation of others.
McCoy
Sounds menacing to me.
Kirk
It is Bones, it is.
Sulu looks to others around the table.
Sulu
What of the Enterprise?
Admiral Dillard
Another ship similar to the Enterprise is being built as we speak.
When we arrive back at the Federation Space port, the remaining
crew of the Enterprise will be assigned to that ship, Captained by
Captain Kirk and you will continue with your mission.
Space exploration.
Fade out:
: space – federation space port – federation ships docked all around - Facade
65. Ext: Space – the new enterprise – Façade
66. Int: New Enterprise – Bridge
Captain Kirk enters the bridge and sits in his chair. The rest of
the crew is standing, watching at Captain Kirk sits. The Enterprise
Bridge crew stands ready in their glory.
Kirk
Well, space exploration, that's what we're here for right?
McCoy
Pauses
I guess we expected you to… I don't know, commandeer the ship in
order to find the rest of our crew.
Kirk
Looks at them a moment
No Bones, everyone to their assigned positions.
To Sulu
Mr. Sulu, take us out.
Sulu
Smiles
Yes Captain.
65. Ext: Space – Fed. Space port – New Enterprise
Moves away from space port.
66. Int: Enterprise – Bridge
Captain Kirk hits a button on his chair.
Kirk
Scotty, how's she look?
67. Int: Enterprise – Engine room
Scotty
Better than the old one if ya don't mind my saying so Captain.
She's got more power, warp 4
Scotty cont.
capable, more weapons and more amenities than ever, more
everything Captain. She's fit and ready.
66. Int: New Enterprise – Bridge
The crew looks proud.
Kirk
Spock.
Spock
Walks over
Yes Captain.
Kirk
Carbonite?
Spock
Smirks a bit
Yes Captain, it is indeed a type of chemical from my once planet of
Vulcan.
Kirk
Used for what?
Spock
On Vulcan, we have an animal much like your Earths… Chicken.
Kirk
Chicken?
Spock
Yes, Captain, not many know about it because it is not what
anyone would consider of… importance.
Kirk
Oh, well what is it.
Spock
The Earth equivalent to… Chicken feed.
Kirk
Thinks
Spock, remind me never to play poker with you.
To Sulu
Punch it Mr. Sulu.
Sulu
Yes Captain.
Sulu pushes the throttle forward.
68. Ext: Space – New Enterprise - Facade
The Enterprise jumps to Warp and disappears.
The End:
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