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Sons And Daughters (DS9 Episode)
"Sons and Daughters" is the third episode in the sixth season of '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''. It is the 127th episode overall. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Starfleet-run space station Deep Space Nine near the planet Bajor, as the Bajorans recover from a long, brutal occupation by the imperialistic Cardassians. Several episode focus on the Klingons, an alien race distinguished by their honor-based warrior ideology. In the story arc that begins the sixth season of the series, Deep Space Nine has been captured by the hostile alien empire known as the Dominion, which has allied itself with the Cardassians, while the station's usual Starfleet crew fights the Dominion War in other venues. In this episode, the Klingon officer Worf must learn how to relate to his estranged son Alexander Rozhenko when the latter enlists in the Klingon military; meanwhile, Tora Ziyal, the half-Bajoran daughter of Cardassian leader Gul Dukat, is caught be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deep Space Nine
''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (abbreviated as ''DS9'') is an American science fiction television series created by Rick Berman and Michael Piller. The fourth series in the ''Star Trek'' media franchise, it originally aired in syndication from January 3, 1993, to June 2, 1999, spanning 176 episodes over seven seasons. Set in the 24th century, when Earth is part of a United Federation of Planets, its narrative is centered on the eponymous space station Deep Space Nine, located adjacent to a wormhole connecting Federation territory to the Gamma Quadrant on the far side of the Milky Way galaxy. Following the success of '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', Paramount Pictures commissioned a new series set in the ''Star Trek'' fictional universe. In creating ''Deep Space Nine'', Berman and Piller drew upon plot elements introduced in ''The Next Generation'', namely the conflict between two alien species, the Cardassians and the Bajorans. ''Deep Space Nine'' was the first ''Star Trek' ... [...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 in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dukat (Star Trek)
Dukat is a fictional character from the television series ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine''. A member of the fictional Cardassian species, he is introduced as the former overseer of the series' namesake space station but goes on to become the leader of his species' governing body, the Cardassian Union. At times an enemy while at others an ally of Benjamin Sisko, Dukat appears in 35 of the series' 176 episodes. He was portrayed by Marc Alaimo throughout. Dukat became a fan favorite among Star Trek fans and he is widely considered to be one of the most iconic villains in the ''Star Trek'' franchise. Creation and role The Cardassians were introduced to the ''Star Trek'' universe in the ''Next Generation'' episode " The Wounded". In that episode, Marc Alaimo played a Cardassian named Macet. While the similarities between Macet and Dukat were never explained when Dukat was cast for ''Deep Space Nine'', the ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' relaunch novel ''Demons of Air and Darkness'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martok
Martok, son of Urthog is a recurring character in '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', played by actor J. G. Hertzler. Martok is a high-ranking Klingon leader at the Federation-Bajoran space station in the late 2300s. Martok figures prominently in many of the show's long running story arcs, and also is an important relationship for Worf. Concept and production J. G. Hertzler made his first appearance in the franchise in the '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' pilot episode, "Emissary", as a Vulcan Captain who is killed when his vessel is destroyed. Following this, he made his first appearance as a Klingon in the video game '' Star Trek: Klingon'', directed by Jonathan Frakes and also starring Robert O'Reilly as Chancellor Gowron. When the producers of ''Deep Space Nine'' were casting Martok, Hertzler auditioned after initially not considering the role but found himself getting angry during the interview due to a comment from the director which he felt was insulting. However, this respon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benjamin Sisko
Benjamin Lafayette Sisko is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' franchise portrayed by Avery Brooks. He first appeared in the television series ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (''DS9'') and became prominent on the TV show in the United States between 1993-1999. The character also appeared in other series after ''Star Trek'' and ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and in various books, comics, and video games of the ''Star Trek'' franchise. Character history Early life and career Born in 2332 in New Orleans, Louisiana, Benjamin is the son of Joseph Sisko, the chef, and owner of the restaurant "Sisko's Creole Kitchen", or "Sisko's" for short. His birth mother was a human woman named Sarah. However, Sarah was possessed by one of the Bajoran Prophets (the entities that exist inside the Bajoran wormhole), and manipulated into marrying Joseph in order to conceive Benjamin. Sarah and Joseph were happily married until Sarah disappeared two days after Ben's first birthday, whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bring It On (film)
''Bring It On'' is a 2000 American teen cheerleading comedy film directed by Peyton Reed and written by Jessica Bendinger. The film stars Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford, and Gabrielle Union. The plot of the film centers around a high school cheerleading team's preparation for a national competition. ''Bring It On'' was released in theaters in North America on August 25, 2000 and became a box office success. The film opened at the number 1 spot in North American theaters and remained in the position for two consecutive weeks, earning a worldwide gross of approximately $90 million. The film received generally positive reviews and has become a cult classic. It was the first of the '' Bring It On'' film series and was followed by six direct-to-video sequels, none of which contain any of the original cast members: '' Bring It On Again'' (2004), which shared producers with the original, '' Bring It On: All or Nothing'' (2006), '' Bring It On: In It to Win It'' (2007), ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kira Nerys
Kira Nerys is a fictional character in the American science fiction television series ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (1993–1999). She was played by actress Nana Visitor. The character is from the fictional planet Bajor, a world which has recently emerged from a brutal foreign occupation. She was a member of the resistance, and the decades-long conflict has left her tough and uncompromising, but she is sustained by her strong faith in traditional Bajoran religion. She has been assigned to Deep Space Nine, a space station jointly operated by the United Federation of Planets and the new Bajoran government, where she serves as second in command as the ranking representative of her people. Backstory Per Bajoran custom, her family name, Kira, precedes her given name, Nerys. She has two brothers (Kira Reon and Kira Pohl), and her parents' names are Kira Taban (played by Thomas Kopache throughout the series) and Kira Meru (played by Leslie Hope in " Wrongs Darker than Death or Nig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tora Ziyal
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 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. 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 relationship with Major Kira Nerys, a subplot that begins at the start of s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Rozhenko
This is a list of characters from the science fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation''. Characters are ordered alphabetically by family name, and only characters who played a significant recurring role in the series are listed. For further information about the primary cast of this show see List of ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' cast members. Due to the nature of how ''Star Trek'' characters are often used elsewhere in the franchise, and high number of re-occurrences of non-regular cast members, the exact order can be ambiguous. Overview Ro Laren is an example of a recurring character that was introduced on ''TNG'', but did not make the leap to ''DS9.'' The line between regular cast, recurring character, and a guest star is sometimes a grey area on ''TNG''. In particular, Tasha Yar was in 28 episodes, fewer than the recurring characters Guinan and O'Brien. Pulaski was given the credit line "special appearance by" for her Season 2 shows, also fewer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Worf
Worf, son of Mogh is a fictional character in the ''Star Trek'' franchise. He appears in the television program, television series ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' (''TNG'') and seasons four through seven of ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (''DS9'') as well as the feature films ''Star Trek Generations'' (1994), ''Star Trek: First Contact'' (1996), ''Star Trek: Insurrection'' (1998), and ''Star Trek: Nemesis'' (2002). Worf is the first Klingon main character to appear in ''Star Trek'', and in 11 seasons as a regular character on ''TNG'' and then ''DS9'', has appeared in more ''Star Trek'' franchise episodes than any other character. He is scheduled to appear in Star Trek: Picard (season 3), third season of the Paramount+ series ''Star Trek: Picard'' in 2023. He is portrayed by actor Michael Dorn. Casting Initially, Worf was not intended to be a regular character, as Gene Roddenberry wanted to avoid "retreads of characters or races featured prominently in the original ''Star Tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominion War
The Dominion War is an extended plot concept developed in several story arcs of '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', an American science-fiction television series produced by Paramount Pictures. In the fictional ''Star Trek'' universe, the Dominion War is a conflict between the forces of the Dominion, the Cardassian Union, and, eventually, the Breen Confederacy against the Alpha Quadrant alliance of the United Federation of Planets, the Klingon Empire and, later, the Romulan Star Empire. The war takes place in the final two seasons of the series, but is gradually built up to over the course of the five preceding seasons. The principal setting of the series is the Starfleet-controlled space station Deep Space Nine, located adjacent to the mouth of a stable wormhole near the planet Bajor. The Bajoran wormhole provides instantaneous travel to the Gamma Quadrant, a region on the other side of the galaxy. During the second season of ''Deep Space Nine'', the Dominion, a powerful empire in t ... [...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: D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
