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Brikar · 11-29-2009, 05:50 AM

Act Three:
While the Enterprise warps back toward Starfleet, Spock visits Kirk in his quarters. Repairs have been made, and McCoy is tending to the wounded. Kirk asks Spock about the crew, and Spock says he's prepared to take command, if Kirk wishes. Kirk asks if he'll take it, and Spock says no – Kirk is the captain, he's proven it to him. Kirk says he just needs to prove it to everyone else. Kirk asks Spock why he DESERVES to be captain in this timeline. The other Kirk had years more experience before taking command from Captain Pike.

Spock answers that the potential is the same as the other Kirk's, that whatever details may have changed, he's still Jim Kirk. He just needs to show it to everyone. In a scene that mirrors the previous movie, Spock asks Kirk to trust him that 'it'll work.' Kirk smiles and the two of them head to the bridge. Kirk addresses the crew, and tells them that they're headed back because it's their duty to set things right on that planet, to deal with the Klingon threat, and to set those people back on their natural course of evolution. He warns them that the danger is great, but that their cause is noble and that he has faith in each and every one of them to do their jobs and let them come out alive. After all, he doesn't believe in the no-win scenario.

What follows is essentially a lengthy action set piece as the Enterprise and takes on two Klingon ships under Kang's command. They chase each other and battle throughout the entire star system, including the rings of a gas giant and an asteroid belt. When one of the Klingon ships manages to disable the Enterprise's weapons, Spock suggests using the tractor beams to launch asteroids as weapons while Scotty takes a few minutes to redirect power. The Enterprise manages to destroy the first ship, but not the second.

Kang gets on the comm and threatens to wipe out the entire civilization in retribution. To prove his word, he fires a torpedo at the surface, decimating a settlement from orbit. Kirk tells Scotty to transfer all available power to the shields, and orders Sulu to park the Enterprise between the Klingon ship and the planet, blocking any line of fire. Sulu uses his skills to match every move the Klingon ship makes. Frustrated, Kang opens fire, severely damaging the Enterprise and then offers Kirk to surrender himself in exchange for the Enterprise' safe withdrawal.

Kirk agrees, and asks Spock about the Klingon ship's shields. Spock tells him approximately how long it takes for the ship to lower and raise its shields, and Kirk and orders Sulu to ram Kang's ship when the Klingons lower their shields to initiate the transporter, knowing that the Enterprise's shields are faster. Kirk is beamed aboard the Klingon ship, and Sulu rams it as ordered, nearly tearing it in half. Both ships are severely disabled, but the Enterprise is in better shape. Kang and Kirk fight as the Klingon ship begins to break up and fall down toward the planet. The fight is impressive, moving through several sections of the ship as it collapses around them, before Kyle mans the Enterprise transporter and manages to snag Kirk from the jaws of death.

The remnants of the Klingon ship either burn up in the atmosphere or crash into the planet's ocean. Two more Starfleet vessels arrive, offering assistance, and Kirk ably takes command, ordering them to begin stealthy salvage of the Klingon ship. The Enterprise is repaired and limps back to starbase on its own power, accompanied by escort.

Back on Earth, Kirk is called before Starfleet Command. There, he is informed that despite some reservations about his youth, his success against the Klingons and testimonials from the crew have earned him another commendation. Admiral Pike visits Kirk aboard the Enterprise, which is being repaired, and tells him that the ship is being ordered to undertake the best assignment a Starfleet captain could hope for: a five-year deep-space exploration. With his command cemented in the hearts of the crew, his confidence bolstered and his friendship with Spock finally deepening into a trusting brotherhood, Kirk feels like he's where he's supposed to be.

In the final moments, Kirk finally delivers his 'space, the final frontier...' monologue as the Enterprise takes off to explore the vast wonders of the galaxy.

11-29-2009, 05:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Brikar The Dude Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,270	Re: 'Star Trek' sequel Act Three: While the Enterprise warps back toward Starfleet, Spock visits Kirk in his quarters. Repairs have been made, and McCoy is tending to the wounded. Kirk asks Spock about the crew, and Spock says he's prepared to take command, if Kirk wishes. Kirk asks if he'll take it, and Spock says no – Kirk is the captain, he's proven it to him. Kirk says he just needs to prove it to everyone else. Kirk asks Spock why he DESERVES to be captain in this timeline. The other Kirk had years more experience before taking command from Captain Pike. Spock answers that the potential is the same as the other Kirk's, that whatever details may have changed, he's still Jim Kirk. He just needs to show it to everyone. In a scene that mirrors the previous movie, Spock asks Kirk to trust him that 'it'll work.' Kirk smiles and the two of them head to the bridge. Kirk addresses the crew, and tells them that they're headed back because it's their duty to set things right on that planet, to deal with the Klingon threat, and to set those people back on their natural course of evolution. He warns them that the danger is great, but that their cause is noble and that he has faith in each and every one of them to do their jobs and let them come out alive. After all, he doesn't believe in the no-win scenario. What follows is essentially a lengthy action set piece as the Enterprise and takes on two Klingon ships under Kang's command. They chase each other and battle throughout the entire star system, including the rings of a gas giant and an asteroid belt. When one of the Klingon ships manages to disable the Enterprise's weapons, Spock suggests using the tractor beams to launch asteroids as weapons while Scotty takes a few minutes to redirect power. The Enterprise manages to destroy the first ship, but not the second. Kang gets on the comm and threatens to wipe out the entire civilization in retribution. To prove his word, he fires a torpedo at the surface, decimating a settlement from orbit. Kirk tells Scotty to transfer all available power to the shields, and orders Sulu to park the Enterprise between the Klingon ship and the planet, blocking any line of fire. Sulu uses his skills to match every move the Klingon ship makes. Frustrated, Kang opens fire, severely damaging the Enterprise and then offers Kirk to surrender himself in exchange for the Enterprise' safe withdrawal. Kirk agrees, and asks Spock about the Klingon ship's shields. Spock tells him approximately how long it takes for the ship to lower and raise its shields, and Kirk and orders Sulu to ram Kang's ship when the Klingons lower their shields to initiate the transporter, knowing that the Enterprise's shields are faster. Kirk is beamed aboard the Klingon ship, and Sulu rams it as ordered, nearly tearing it in half. Both ships are severely disabled, but the Enterprise is in better shape. Kang and Kirk fight as the Klingon ship begins to break up and fall down toward the planet. The fight is impressive, moving through several sections of the ship as it collapses around them, before Kyle mans the Enterprise transporter and manages to snag Kirk from the jaws of death. The remnants of the Klingon ship either burn up in the atmosphere or crash into the planet's ocean. Two more Starfleet vessels arrive, offering assistance, and Kirk ably takes command, ordering them to begin stealthy salvage of the Klingon ship. The Enterprise is repaired and limps back to starbase on its own power, accompanied by escort. Back on Earth, Kirk is called before Starfleet Command. There, he is informed that despite some reservations about his youth, his success against the Klingons and testimonials from the crew have earned him another commendation. Admiral Pike visits Kirk aboard the Enterprise, which is being repaired, and tells him that the ship is being ordered to undertake the best assignment a Starfleet captain could hope for: a five-year deep-space exploration. With his command cemented in the hearts of the crew, his confidence bolstered and his friendship with Spock finally deepening into a trusting brotherhood, Kirk feels like he's where he's supposed to be. In the final moments, Kirk finally delivers his 'space, the final frontier...' monologue as the Enterprise takes off to explore the vast wonders of the galaxy. __________________ "A million monkeys typing until the end of time will produce the complete works of William Shakespeare. Ten thousand monkeys typing for ten thousand years will write a Hemingway. Ten monkeys typing over Columbus Day weekend will give you a Dan Brown."