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Grand Nagus Zek
This is a list of secondary characters from the science fiction television series ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''. Characters are ordered alphabetically by family name, and only characters who played a significant major role in the series are listed. ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' was a science fiction television show of the Star Trek franchise, ''Star Trek'' franchise that aired between 1993 and 1999. Many of the characters appear in other programs and films comprising the wider ''Star Trek'' science fiction universe. For the main cast of the show, see List of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine cast members, List of Star Trek Deep Space Nine cast members. Recurring characters Bareil Antos Bareil Antos is a Bajoran Vedek played by Philip Anglim. He first appears in the episode "In the Hands of the Prophets" in the first season, where he is introduced as a Bajoran religious leader, and is the target of an assassination plot. Bareil becomes a recurring character noted for his relations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Science Fiction
Science fiction (sometimes shortened to Sci-Fi or SF) is a genre of speculative fiction which typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, extraterrestrial life, sentient artificial intelligence, cybernetics, certain forms of immortality (like mind uploading), and the singularity. Science fiction predicted several existing inventions, such as the atomic bomb, robots, and borazon, whose names entirely match their fictional predecessors. In addition, science fiction might serve as an outlet to facilitate future scientific and technological innovations. Science fiction can trace its roots to ancient mythology. It is also related to fantasy, horror, and superhero fiction and contains many subgenres. Its exact definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers. Science fiction, in literature, film, television, and other media, has beco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In The Hands Of The Prophets
"In the Hands of the Prophets" is the twentieth and final episode of the first season of the American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''. Written by Robert Hewitt Wolfe and directed by David Livingston, the episode originally aired in broadcast syndication during the week of June 21, 1993. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures on Deep Space Nine, a space station located near a stable wormhole between the Alpha and Gamma quadrants of the galaxy; the wormhole is occupied by powerful alien entities that are worshiped by the people of the nearby planet Bajor as " the Prophets". In this episode, friction escalates when Bajoran cleric Vedek Winn (Louise Fletcher) arrives on the station and finds schoolteacher Keiko O'Brien (Rosalind Chao) teaching Bajoran children that their gods are merely "wormhole aliens". The story revisits the religious themes introduced in "Emissary", the series premiere. "In the Hands of the Prophets" provid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Image In The Sand
"Image in the Sand" is the 151st episode of the television series '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', the opening episode for the series' seventh and final season. It was first aired the week of September 28, 1998. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of Deep Space Nine a Starfleet-run space station near the planet Bajor, guarding a wormhole that leads to Gamma Quadrant on the other side of the galaxy. The wormhole is home to the Prophets, powerful alien beings who are worshiped by the Bajorans and have made Benjamin Sisko, the human commander of Deep Space Nine, their "Emissary". The later seasons of the series follow a war between the United Federation of Planets and the Dominion, an expansionist empire from the Gamma Quadrant. This episode continues the story that began in the finale of the sixth season, "Tears of the Prophets", in which Sisko's close friend Jadzia Dax was killed by the Pah-wraiths, the Prophets' evil counterparts, and the wormho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deep Space Nine (space Station)
Deep Space Nine (DS9; previously Terok Nor) is a fictional space station, the eponymous primary setting of the American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' which aired from 1993 to 1999. It serves as a base for the exploration of the Gamma Quadrant via the Bajoran wormhole and is a hub of trade and travel for the sector's denizens. It is run by a joint crew of Starfleet and Bajoran officers and it is the home port of a number of Starfleet runabouts, as well as the starship USS ''Defiant''. The station is featured in the opening for all 176 episodes of ''Deep Space Nine'', as well as part one of the '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' episode "Birthright", the first '' Star Trek: Voyager'' episode "Caretaker", and the '' Star Trek: Lower Decks'' episode " Hear All, Trust Nothing". Many story arcs introduced on ''Next Generation'' are extended by events that occur on the station. The station builds on the legacy of the Cardassian-Federation inter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romulan
The Romulans () are an extraterrestrial race in the American science fiction franchise ''Star Trek''. They first appeared in the series ''Star Trek'' (1966–1969). They have appeared in most subsequent ''Star Trek'' releases, including '' The Animated Series'', ''The Next Generation'', ''Deep Space Nine'', '' Voyager'', ''Enterprise'', ''Discovery'', '' Picard'', '' Strange New Worlds'', and '' Lower Decks''. They appear in the ''Star Trek'' feature films '' Star Trek V: The Final Frontier'' (1989), '' Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country'' (1991), '' Star Trek: Nemesis'' (2002) and ''Star Trek'' (2009). They also appear in various other spin-off media, including books, comics, toys and games. Writer Paul Schneider created the Romulans for the 1966 ''Star Trek'' episode " Balance of Terror". As a basis, he considered what the ancient Roman Empire might have looked like had it developed to the point of spaceflight. Physically, the Romulans were presented as humanoid, but the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Emperor's New Cloak
"The Emperor's New Cloak" is the 162nd episode of the television series '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''. The 12th episode of the seventh season. It premiered the week of February 1, 1999 to Nielsen ratings of 4.6. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the space station Deep Space Nine. This episode takes place mostly in the Mirror Universe, a parallel universe that is home to more aggressive, mistrustful, and opportunistic doppelgangers of the regular characters of the ''Star Trek'' universe, governed by a brutal alliance of the Cardassian and Klingon races. In this episode, the Ferengi characters Quark and Rom travel to the Mirror Universe to rescue the kidnapped Grand Nagus Zek, leader of the Ferengi Alliance. The episode was directed by LeVar Burton and written by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler. Plot The Mirror Universe counterpart of Ezri Dax shows up at Quark's quarters on Deep Space Nine with a message: Zek went to the Mirror Unive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Profit And Lace
"Profit and Lace" is the 147th episode of the television series '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', the 23rd episode of the sixth season. It was first broadcast on May 11, 1998. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures on the space station Deep Space Nine. This episode is one of several episodes focusing on the Ferengi, an alien race characterized by their love of monetary profit and their sexist social norms. In this episode, Deep Space Nine's Ferengi bartender Quark helps out when Zek's status as the Grand Nagus of the Ferengi Alliance is put in jeopardy by his proposal of equal rights for Ferengi females. The episode received Nielsen ratings of 4.2 points corresponding to about 4.1 million viewers. It is widely regarded by fans and critics as one of the worst episodes of the series. Plot The episode opens with Quark sexually harassing one of his best waitresses. Rom rushes in to declare that, while trying to contact their mother, Ishka, he has lost contact wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferengi Love Songs
"Ferengi Love Songs" is an episode of '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', the twentieth episode of the fifth season. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the space station Deep Space Nine near the planet Bajor. A recurring plot arc focuses on the politics of the profit-seeking alien race known as the Ferengi. In this episode, Deep Space Nine's Ferengi bartender Quark (Armin Shimerman) visits his mother on his home planet, Ferenginar, and finds she is romantically involved with Grand Nagus Zek, the leader of the Ferengi people. Meanwhile, back on Deep Space Nine, Quark's brother Rom (Max Grodénchik) and his fiancée Leeta (Chase Masterson) work on their relationship. This episode is one of eight episodes of ''Deep Space Nine'' directed by Rene Auberjonois, who also played the role of Odo on the series. Plot Depressed over his lot in life – especially being blacklisted by the Ferengi Commerce Authority – Quark returns to Ferenginar for some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezri Dax
Ezri Dax () is a fictional character who appears in the seventh and final season of the American science fiction TV series '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''. Portrayed by Nicole de Boer, she is a counselor aboard the Bajoran space station ''Deep Space Nine''. The character is a member of the Trill species, and is formed of both a host and a symbiont—referred to as Dax. Ezri was introduced to the series following the death of the previous Dax host, Jadzia ( Terry Farrell) at the end of season six. It had been the producers' intention to introduce a new female character bearing the symbiont in order to ensure that Nana Visitor as Kira Nerys was not the only female member of the main cast. There were difficulties in casting initially, and the character changed from one who was intended to be "spooky" to one who was struggling to deal with all her previous personalities as a result of unexpectedly taking on the Dax symbiont. De Boer was not considered for the part until co-produce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mirror Universe (Star Trek)
The Mirror Universe is the setting of several narratives in the ''Star Trek'' science fiction franchise, a parallel universe existing alongside, but separate from, the fictional universe that is the main setting of ''Star Trek''. It resembles the main ''Star Trek'' universe, but is populated by more violent and opportunistic doppelgängers of its people. The Mirror Universe has been visited in one episode of ''Star Trek: The Original Series'', five episodes of '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', a two-part episode of ''Star Trek: Enterprise,'' a storyline woven through the first season of '' Star Trek: Discovery'' (continuing with a Mirror Universe character in the main cast of seasons 2 and 3), and several non-canon ''Star Trek'' tie-in works. It is named after " Mirror, Mirror", the ''Original Series'' episode in which it first appeared. Characteristics The characters in the Mirror Universe are aggressive, mistrustful and opportunistic in personality. Whereas the ''Star Trek'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominion (Star Trek)
In the ''Star Trek'' universe, the Dominion is an interstellar state and military superpower from the Gamma Quadrant, composed of hundreds of dominated alien species. The Dominion is commanded by Changelings/The Founders, a race of shapeshifters responsible for both the creation of the Dominion and all strategic decisions undertaken through its history. The Dominion is administered by the Vorta, clones specifically genetically engineered by the Founders to act as field commanders, administrators, scientists and diplomats. The Jem'Hadar, also engineered by the Founders, are the military arm of the Dominion and one of the most powerful military forces in the galaxy during the Dominion's height. The Dominion first appeared in season 2, episode 26 "The Jem'Hadar" of the television series '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' and unsuccessfully waged war on the United Federation of Planets after silently annexing Cardassia in the Alpha Quadrant. Conception In 2002, '' Star Trek: Deep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Magnificent Ferengi
"The Magnificent Ferengi" is the tenth episode of the sixth season of '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', the 134th episode overall, originally aired in syndication on December 29, 1997. It was written by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler, and directed by Chip Chalmers. The title is a reference to the film ''The Magnificent Seven'', and the episode makes several minor homages to the film. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the space station Deep Space Nine; the later seasons of the series depict a war between the United Federation of Planets and an invasive empire known as the Dominion. This is one of several episodes to focus on the Ferengi, an alien species known for their devotion to earning profit. In the episode, the mother of Deep Space Nine's Ferengi bartender Quark is taken captive by the Dominion, and he puts together an all-Ferengi team to rescue her. The episode is lighter in tone compared to the typical gritty Dominion War episodes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
