Crusade: "The ways of the Forgotten"
Written by eminariiorta
All characters are creation of JMS and are owned by him Warner Brothers and babylonian Productions. I own nothing nor make any profit from this piece.
TEASER
FADE IN:
Ext. Excalibur – Hyperspace
Excalibur moves quickly across the top of the camera.
INT. BRIDGE
Normal setting, Gideon in Captain's chair. Matheson standing to his right.
MATHESON
I don't like this mission Captain.
GIDEON
You said that during the meeting Lieutenant.
MATHESON
You didn't seem to comment then, so I thought I'd mention it again.
Gideon eyes Matheson as if to say "So what?"
GIDEON
Look John, I don't like this mission anymore than you. But we know these guys were far more advanced than us.
MATHESON
Very true sir. But what these guys have done to us over the centuries… I just don't like it
Gideon ignores the last comment.
INT. HALLWAY LEADING TO BRIDGE
Galen is walking side-by-side with Dureena
GALEN
Matthew must be warned Dureena.
DUREENA
I don't see what use it will serve.
GALEN
You may be right Dureena. But I cannot in my good conscience let Matthew proceed unless I have delivered my cautionary tale.
Dureena and Galen round the corner and enter the bridge, Matheson looks up and leaves the Captain's side as Galen and Dureena approach.
GALEN
Matthew I must speak with you. Privately.
Gideon nods and gestures to the conference room, where he leads Galen and Dureena to.
CONFERENCE ROOM
Gideon takes a stance at the head of the table, whilst Galen and Dureena remain un-seperated just within camera shot.
GIDEON
Well?
GALEN
I know where we're headed.
Gideon takes a step forward hand outstretched.
GIDEON
A few months ago I would've asked how you knew a piece of information myself and Matheson have only shared amongst the bridge crew.
GALEN
I know it is not in my capability to dissuade you from choosing a different destination, so I will not waste my breath doing so. But what I can do is bestow this warning upon you.
Gideon folds arms and gives a slight eye role.
GALEN (CONT'D)
There is no force more powerful within our realm than that of the First Ones. And though they have left this area of space for the remainder of eternity their legacy is felt strongly throughout the galaxy. These legacies, the things they have left behind, cannot be destroyed or dealt with. They can only be avoided. And proceeding with great haste to a homeworld of the First Ones is usually the sort of thing a person processing an unstable mind would undertake.
GIDEON
I admit that this mission isn't going to be very high on the 100 smartest things to do whilst aboard the Excalibur, but must I remind you that we're out here for every living person on Earth? Risks have to be taken.
GALEN
I understand that Matthew, which is why I am not trying to halt our voyage. I am merely trying to make sure you fully understand the risks. We may find things there that are beyond even my comprehension.
DUREENA
Now that is a scary thought.
GIDEON
Noted.
Gideon walks briskly from the conference room
INT. BRIDHE
Camera fixed on empty chair, Gideon enters and sits down. Matheson comes over.
MATHESON
Sir.
Gideon looks up.
MATHESON (CONT'D)
We've arrived. Ready to make the jump to normal space.
Gideon breaths in deeply, contemplating Galen's words. Galen and Dureena come into camera shot and stand behind Gideon and Matheson.
GIDEON
Jump.
EXT. EXCALIBUR
Jump point opens in front of Excalibur and ship heads into it as we,
FADE OUT:
END OF TEASER
Written by eminariiorta
All characters are creation of JMS and are owned by him Warner Brothers and babylonian Productions. I own nothing nor make any profit from this piece.
TEASER
FADE IN:
Ext. Excalibur – Hyperspace
Excalibur moves quickly across the top of the camera.
INT. BRIDGE
Normal setting, Gideon in Captain's chair. Matheson standing to his right.
MATHESON
I don't like this mission Captain.
GIDEON
You said that during the meeting Lieutenant.
MATHESON
You didn't seem to comment then, so I thought I'd mention it again.
Gideon eyes Matheson as if to say "So what?"
GIDEON
Look John, I don't like this mission anymore than you. But we know these guys were far more advanced than us.
MATHESON
Very true sir. But what these guys have done to us over the centuries… I just don't like it
Gideon ignores the last comment.
INT. HALLWAY LEADING TO BRIDGE
Galen is walking side-by-side with Dureena
GALEN
Matthew must be warned Dureena.
DUREENA
I don't see what use it will serve.
GALEN
You may be right Dureena. But I cannot in my good conscience let Matthew proceed unless I have delivered my cautionary tale.
Dureena and Galen round the corner and enter the bridge, Matheson looks up and leaves the Captain's side as Galen and Dureena approach.
GALEN
Matthew I must speak with you. Privately.
Gideon nods and gestures to the conference room, where he leads Galen and Dureena to.
CONFERENCE ROOM
Gideon takes a stance at the head of the table, whilst Galen and Dureena remain un-seperated just within camera shot.
GIDEON
Well?
GALEN
I know where we're headed.
Gideon takes a step forward hand outstretched.
GIDEON
A few months ago I would've asked how you knew a piece of information myself and Matheson have only shared amongst the bridge crew.
GALEN
I know it is not in my capability to dissuade you from choosing a different destination, so I will not waste my breath doing so. But what I can do is bestow this warning upon you.
Gideon folds arms and gives a slight eye role.
GALEN (CONT'D)
There is no force more powerful within our realm than that of the First Ones. And though they have left this area of space for the remainder of eternity their legacy is felt strongly throughout the galaxy. These legacies, the things they have left behind, cannot be destroyed or dealt with. They can only be avoided. And proceeding with great haste to a homeworld of the First Ones is usually the sort of thing a person processing an unstable mind would undertake.
GIDEON
I admit that this mission isn't going to be very high on the 100 smartest things to do whilst aboard the Excalibur, but must I remind you that we're out here for every living person on Earth? Risks have to be taken.
GALEN
I understand that Matthew, which is why I am not trying to halt our voyage. I am merely trying to make sure you fully understand the risks. We may find things there that are beyond even my comprehension.
DUREENA
Now that is a scary thought.
GIDEON
Noted.
Gideon walks briskly from the conference room
INT. BRIDHE
Camera fixed on empty chair, Gideon enters and sits down. Matheson comes over.
MATHESON
Sir.
Gideon looks up.
MATHESON (CONT'D)
We've arrived. Ready to make the jump to normal space.
Gideon breaths in deeply, contemplating Galen's words. Galen and Dureena come into camera shot and stand behind Gideon and Matheson.
GIDEON
Jump.
EXT. EXCALIBUR
Jump point opens in front of Excalibur and ship heads into it as we,
FADE OUT:
END OF TEASER