Star Trek Generations Page #2

Demora and Chekov move off and Kirk looks after them for a long beat.

The expression on his face changes from shock to sadness. Something is

clearly bothering him. Scotty moves over to Kirk, with a smile on his

face.

SCOTTY:

(to Kirk)

Damn fine ship if you ask me.

But Kirk's mind is still on Demora. He watches her as she moves to the

Helmsman's position.

KIRK:

You know, Scotty, it amazes me.

SCOTTY:

And what would that be, sir?

KIRK:

Sulu. When did he find the time for a family?

SCOTTY:

It's like you always said- if something's important enough, you make the

time.

Kirk nods absently. Scotty realizes something.

SCOTTY:

So, that's why you've been running around the galaxy like an

eighteen-year-old. Finding retirement a little lonely, are we?

Kirk gives him a look.

KIRK:

With that kind of tact, I'm glad you're an engineer and not a

psychiatrist.

Harriman interrupts.

HARRIMAN:

Excuse me, gentlemen, if you'll take your seats.

KIRK:

Oh, of course.

10 NEW ANGLE10

Revealing that three chairs have been neatly arranged to one side.

Scotty, Kirk and Chekov all take their seats. The journalists take

positions on the opposite side of the Bridge. Harriman moves to the

command chair and the rest of the Bridge crew go to their stations.

HARRIMAN:

(to all)

Prepare to leave spacedock. Aft thrusters ahead one quarter, port and

starboard at station keeping. (beat) Captain Kirk, I'd be honored if you

would give the order to get underway.

KIRK:

No, no. Thank you.

HARRIMAN:

Please, I insist.

All eyes on Kirk- he has little choice. He stands uncomfortably. There

is a moment of anticipation.

KIRK:

(to all)

Take us out.

Everyone breaks into applause. Kirk sits down in acute embarrassment and

annoyance.

CHEKOV:

(sotto)

Very good, sir.

SCOTTY:

(sotto)

Brought a tear to my eye.

CUT TO:

11 EXT. SPACE- ENTERPRISE-B (VFX-I) 11

The great ship majestically leaves the dock and heads out into open

space,passing directly overhead.

12 INT. ENTERPRISE-B- BRIDGE12

A short time later. Harriman turns to his guests.

HARRIMAN:

Well, we've just cleared the asteroid belt. Our course will take us

outbeyond Pluto and then back to spacedock. Just a quick run around the

block. (beat) If we have time, we'll conduct a few tests of the warp-

Suddenly the communications console starts to beep. The COM OFFICER hits

a few commands in response.

COM OFFICER:

(to Harriman)

We're picking up a distress call, Captain.

This grabs everyone's attention.

HARRIMAN:

On speakers.

We hear the voice of a crewmember who sounds panicked and urgent.

COM VOICE:

(fritzed)

This is the transport ship Lakul. We're caught in some kind of

energydistortion. We can't break free... need immediate help... it'

tearing us-

The voice is drowned out by static. The SCIENCE OFFICER checks something

on his console. The journalist with the holo-camera turns on his light

and pans it around to capture the action.

SCIENCE OFFICER:

The Lakul is one of two ships transporting El-Aurian refugees to Earth.

Harriman blinks a couple of times, surprised at this unexpected turn of

events. Kirk watches him intently. Harriman clears his throat, then

turns to Demora.

HARRIMAN:

Can you locate them?

DEMORA:

The ships are bearing at 3-1-0 mark 2-1-5. Distance: three light years.

HARRIMAN:

Signal the closest starship. We're in no condition to mount a rescue. We

don't even have a full crew aboard.

The NAVIGATOR checks his console.

NAVIGATOR:

We're the only one in range, sir.

The holo-camera light is shined on Harriman as he shifts in his seat,

hesitant to take the plunge. Kirk is drumming his fingers impatiently on

his leg. Finally, Harriman takes a breath and straightens his jacket a

bit.

HARRIMAN:

Well, then, I guess it's up to us. (to Demora) Helm, lay in an intercept

course and engage at maximum warp.

Kirk fidgets in his chair, itching to get in on the action- his

instincts taking over. Scotty shoots him a side-long glance.

SCOTTY:

Is there something wrong with your chair, Captain?

Kirk gives him a look.

13 EXT. SPACE- ENTERPRISE-B (VFX-I) 13

The ship snaps into warp.

14 INT. ENTERPRISE-B- BRIDGE14

A few minutes later. Demora is watching her console.

DEMORA:

We're within visual range of the energy distortion, Captain.

HARRIMAN:

On screen.

15 INCLUDE VIEWSCREEN (VFX-I) 15

Which now shows a huge ribbon of crackling energy directly ahead of the

Enterprise-B. Everyone reacts to the bizarre sight.

CHEKOV:

What the hell is that?

DEMORA:

(off console)

I've found the transport ships.

15AINCLUDE VIEWSCREEN (VFX-I) 15A

The viewscreen now shows two transport ships trapped like insects in the

violent torrent of energy. The ships are being buffeted and thrown about

by large tendrils of crackling energy.

DEMORA:

(cont'd)

Their hulls are starting to buckle under the stress- they won't survive

much longer.

The ship suddenly shakes. The Navigator works his console.

NAVIGATOR:

We're encountering severe gravimetric distortions from the energy

ribbon.

HARRIMAN:

We'll have to keep our distance. We don't want to get pulled in, too.

Harriman frowns at the screen, trying to figure out what to do. Kirk can

barely contain himself- to him the answer is obvious. He blurts out the

answer.

KIRK:

Tractor beam...

Scotty quickly elbows him in the side- this isn't Kirk's ship. Kirk

shuts up.Harriman glances at Kirk.

HARRIMAN:

We don't have a tractor beam.

KIRK:

You left spacedock without a tractor beam?

HARRIMAN:

It won't be installed until Tuesday. (beat) Ensign Sulu, try generating

a subspace field around the ships. That might break them free.

DEMORA:

Aye, sir.

When Kirk hears this order, he shakes his head slightly and mouths the

word "no" under his breath. He knows that won't work.

DEMORA:

(shakes her head)

There's too much quantum interference, Captain.

Harriman frowns again, trying to come up with another solution, but it

isn't easy- it's his first day in command; his ship is under-manned and

ill-prepared. It's a nightmare come true. Kirk is itching to get in on

this, his fingers digging into the arms of his chair- but he restrains

himself.

HARRIMAN:

What about=8A venting plasma from the warp nacelles? That might disrupt

theribbon's hold on the ships.

NAVIGATOR:

Aye, sir. Releasing drive plasma.

A tense beat. Harriman glances over at the journalists, then glances

over at Kirk. Kirk goves him a pained smile, trying to be encouraging

even though he knows this is not the right course of action.

NAVIGATOR:

It's not having any effect, sir. I think-

DEMORA:

Sir! The starboard vessel's hull is collapsing.

15BINCLUDE VIEWSCREEN (VFX-I) 15B

Suddenly the right-hand ship on the screen is engulfed by a fiery

tendril of energy and it explodes. The other ship continues to be thrown

about and buffeted. Everyone reacts with shock on the Bridge.

>>> CHEKOV

How many people were aboard that ship?

DEMORA:

Two hundred sixty-five.

>>> Harriman pales at the sight, seems shell-shocked by the struction

of the ship. He's overwhelmed now; at a genuine loss as to what to do

next.

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