Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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| Episodes: | 176 |
| Year: | 1993-1999 |
| Country: | United States |
| Seasons: | 7 |
| Seasons Breakdown: | (1) 20, (2) 26, (3) 26, (4) 26, (5) 26, (6) 26, (7) 26. |
| Category: | Exploration |
| Colour: | Yes |
| Format: | Series |
| Company: | Paramount Domestic Television |
| Creator: | Rick Berman and Michael Piller (Based on Star Trek by Gene Roddenberry) |
| Run Time (mins): | 45 |
| Language: | English |
| Type of Show: | Live Action |
| Status: | Ended |
| Broadcaster: | Syndicated |
| First Aired: | January 3, 1993 |
| Last Aired: | June 2, 1999 |
Summary
Deep Space Nine is principally set on a former Cardassian space station orbiting the planet Bajor. Constructed during the Cardassian Union’s protracted and oppressive occupation of Bajor, the station becomes a symbol of political transition after Bajoran resistance forces succeed in expelling the occupiers. In the aftermath, the Bajoran Provisional Government requests assistance from the United Federation of Planets, leading to a joint administrative arrangement. Under Federation stewardship the station is redesignated Deep Space Nine and placed under the command of Benjamin Sisko, who oversees a combined Starfleet–Bajoran crew.
Shortly after assuming command, Sisko identifies a stable, traversable wormhole linking the Alpha Quadrant to the largely uncharted Gamma Quadrant. The station is repositioned to guard and study the wormhole’s entrance. The phenomenon is inhabited by non‑corporeal entities known to Bajorans as the Prophets, who are central to Bajoran religious tradition. Sisko is recognised by Bajoran clergy and citizens as the Prophets’ Emissary, a role he initially resists but gradually accepts as his interactions with the wormhole beings deepen.
With the discovery of the wormhole, Deep Space Nine becomes a strategic hub for exploration, diplomacy, commerce, and interstellar politics. The station’s personnel confront challenges posed by major Alpha Quadrant powers, including the Cardassians, Klingons, and Romulans, as well as emerging threats from the Dominion, an expansionist Gamma Quadrant empire governed by shapeshifting Founders. To bolster the station’s defences, Starfleet assigns the warship USS Defiant.
As Dominion influence expands, political tensions escalate into the Dominion War, during which Deep Space Nine serves as a critical Federation stronghold. The series chronicles the station’s transformation from a contested outpost into a focal point of galactic conflict, while exploring themes of occupation, faith, governance, and cultural identity.
Cast
Lt. Jadzia Dax TERRY FARREL (1-6), Lt. Cmdr. Worf MICHAEL DORN(4-7), Quark ARMIN SHIMMERMON, Captain Benjamin Sisko (former Comdr. Benjemin Sisko) AVERY BROOKS, Chief Miles O'Brian COLM MEANEY, Major Kira Neruys NANA VISITOR, Odo RENE AUBERJONOIS, Dr. Julian Bashir SIDDIG EL FADIL (AKA ALEXANDRA SIDDING), Jake Sisko CIRRIC LOFTON, Ezri Dax NICOLE DEBOER (7), Rom MAX GRODENCHIK, Keiko O'Brien ROSALIND CHAO, Nog ARON EISENBERG, Dukat MARC ALAIMO, Damar CASEY BIGGS, Weyoun JEFFREY COMBS, Vic Fontaine JAMES DARREN (7), General Martok J.G. HERTZIER, Founder SALOME JENS, Casidy Yates PENNY JOHNSON, Letta CHASE MASTERSON.
aka: Deep Space Nine and DS9
Lists of Lists: Star Trek
Tags: Exploration, United States, 1993, English
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