craiyon logo

Cinematic sci-fi scene of a crew on a spaceship bridge viewing a derelict vessel on the viewscreen.

Cinematic sci-fi scene of a crew on a spaceship bridge viewing a derelict vessel on the viewscreen.

# STAR VOYAGE: THE DHARMA PROTOCOL ### A 15-Minute Sci-Fi Script (Star Trek–Inspired, Indian Mythology Crew) **FORMAT NOTE:** Approx. 15 minutes at standard screen pace (~150 words/minute of dialogue + action). Original characters and ship — inspired by the exploratory spirit of classic sci-fi voyages, reimagined through Indian mythology. --- ## CHARACTERS - **CAPTAIN ARJUN VEER** — Commanding officer of the starship *INS Garuda*. Calm, decisive, carries the poise of a warrior-diplomat (echoes of Arjuna). - **COMMANDER HANU** — First Officer and chief of security. Immensely strong, loyal to a fault, quick wit (echoes of Hanuman). - **DR. SARASWATI RAO** — Chief Science Officer. Brilliant, curious, speaks in careful precision (echoes of Saraswati, goddess of knowledge). - **LT. INDRA KHAN** — Helm officer, storm-tempered but sharp-eyed pilot (echoes of Indra). - **THE VOICE** — An ancient, unseen intelligence encountered aboard a derelict vessel. **SETTING:** The bridge and lower decks of the *INS Garuda*, a deep-space exploration vessel. Year: 2387. --- ## COLD OPEN **INT. INS GARUDA — BRIDGE — CONTINUOUS** *Stars streak past the viewscreen. The bridge hums with quiet purpose. CAPTAIN ARJUN VEER stands center, hands clasped behind his back.* **ARJUN** Status, Lieutenant. **INDRA** (at helm) Steady course, Captain. Sensors are picking up something — a derelict, half a light-year out. No registry match in any database. **ARJUN** Dr. Rao? **SARASWATI** (reading a console) See more