War Zone

War Zone is chronologicly the first episode of Star Trek: Crusade, although it was the eighth produced and the twelfth episode aired on TNT. The episode was written by J. Michael Straczynski and directed by Janet Greek. It's noted that this episode was made at the behest of TNT, rather than any plans that J. Michael Straczynski had in motion.

Plot
After the War with the Terran Empire the Federation has been in the process of restoring their worlds and bases that were either destroyed or crippled by the Terran Assault Fleet

Main Cast

 * Ariana Grande as Captain Elizabeth Lochley
 * Tamlyn Tomita as Commander Laurel Takashima
 * Corbin Bleu as Lieutenant Michael Adams
 * Miley Cyrus as Ensign Tina Watson
 * Liam Hemsworth as Lieutenant Junior Grade Daniel Mitchell
 * Jessie Usher as Captain Dylan Dubrow-Hiller
 * Demi Lovato as Lieutenant Sharise Bryant
 * Channing Tatum as Doctor Ethan Samuels

Guest Stars

 * Kate Mulgrew as Admiral Kathryn Janeway
 * Maika Monroe as Patricia Whitmore
 * Jonathan Frakes as Admiral William T. Riker
 * Bruce Boxleitner as Fleet Admiral John Martin
 * Daniel Craig as Vice Admiral Typhuss James Kira
 * Nana Visitor as Vedek Kira Nerys