Story:Starship Archer/Dictum Factum Part Two/Act Two

ACT TWO

FADE IN

EXT-SPACE

Earth Spacedock is in orbit around Earth flanked by the Federation Home Fleet.

TAYLOR'S (VO): ''Military Log supplemental. We're still waiting for the Archer to return from searching for the recon probe that went missing about a few hours ago. So far there's been no response to the Starbase's hails I only hope that they're alright and safe while I am Captain of the ship I wanted to remain to help Mister Clarkson with this murder trial I can only hope the Archer is alright.''

INT-STARBASE COURT ROOM

Taylor and Kyle are awaiting word from the Archer.

TAYLOR (VO): (Continuing) Admiral T'Lara has went to meditate while we wait for the Archer I just hope that they didn't run into trouble.

SHAW (Annoyed): Okay it's been twelve hours and nothing from the Archer, (beat) let's get this over with so I can go home.

Taylor rolls her eyes.

CLARKSON (Worried): I hope that your crew is alright.

Taylor turns to him.

TAYLOR (Smiles): I'm sure that their fine.

CUT TO: EXT-SPACE

The Archer is at high warp towards Federation held space.

INT-BRIDGE

The crew are at their stations making repairs the best they can, as Commander Martin has his hands behind his back pacing about.

MARTIN: (to Sito) Anything on long range scanners?

Sito runs her fingers over the tactical console.

SITO (Shakes her head): No sir nothing on long range scanners.

Martin sits into the Captain's Chair and leans back in the chair, as the camera moves to the viewer showing the stars streaking by as the ship is at warp speed.