Story:Star Trek: Ares/Death of A Neutron Star/Act Three

Ext. Space

The Ares is next to the Star as it's starting to blow but isn't on the verge of it yet.

Int. Main Bridge, Red Alert

The crew are at their battle stations as the klaxon is blaring.

Lieutenant Crusher looks at the tactical console.

Lt. Crusher: Shields are at 45%

Captain Taylor walks out of the turbolift and walks next to Commander Martin.

Capt. Taylor: Report?

He looks at her.

Cmdr. Martin: Shields are at forty-five percent.

She looks at him as they sat in their chairs.