Happy Anniversary Deep Space Nine: A look back at "Emissary"

On this day in 1993, "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" premiered. In the opening episode "Emissary", this series took the audience on a journey into a new frontier within the "Star Trek" franchise. Instead of a starship, this show would take place on a space station called "Deep Space Nine", formally known as "Terok Nor". With a widowed Commander named Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks), his son Jake (Cirroc Lofton) and an excellent cast of characters, DS9 would become a trailblazing series. By incorporating exploration, faith, love science and war, DS9 set the tone for a change of pace within Star Trek, yet always held to the vision of Gene Roddenberry. The role-model in Sisko as a single father running a space station was a fine example of dedication and love. Avery Brooks would play his character with distinction and grace, which gave him a command presence in each scene and a heart for his crew. 


                                                                                 "Deep Space Nine"

 

With Constable Odo (Rene Auberjonois), Major Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor), Lt. Jadzia Dax (Terry Farrell), Dr. Julian Bashir (Alexander Siddig), Chief Miles O'Brien (Colm Meaney), Quark (Armin Shimmerman), Rom (Max Grodénchik), Nog (Aron Eisenberg),  Garak (Andrew Robinson) and countless guest stars, this series brought forth a new generation of fans and memories. On a personal note, I was able to connect with characters like Kira and Jadzia as they were both levelheaded and strong women who kept their dignity through harsh times. Additionally, characters such as Quark, Rom, Nog and Garak would bring great levity through the station's hardships throughout the "Dominion War".


                          The cast of DS9 clockwise to the right: Major Kira Nerys, Chief Miles O'Brien, 
            Commander (later Captain) Sisko, Dr. Julian Bashir, Lt. Jadzia Dax, Quark and Constable Odo. 


"It is the unknown that defines our existence. We are constantly searching, not just for answers to our questions, but for new questions. We are explorers. We explore our lives day by day, and we explore the galaxy, trying to expand the boundaries of our knowledge. And that is why I am here. Not to conquer you with weapons, or with ideas. But to coexist... and learn." - Benjamin Sisko


                                                                    Benjamin Sisko and his son Jake 


Thank-you "Deep Space Nine" for so many years of entertainment, memorable episodes and rich characters. With its grandiose theme by Dennis McCarthy, the opening credits of this series was like no other. My appreciation to writers Rick Berman, Michael Piller, Ira Steven Behr, Robert Hewitt Wolfe, Ronald D. Moore and the many producers of this excellent series. May you continue to Live Long And Prosper in the hearts of us fans. 


                                                                "Emissary" Season 1, episodes 1 & 2


Written by: Rick Berman and Michael Piller

Directed by: David Carson


All pictures belong to Paramount and CBS. No copyright intended. 

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  1. EricJanuary 3, 2021 at 11:59 PM

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  2. Bailey GJanuary 4, 2021 at 1:10 AM

    Fun Fact:

    The gap of time between now and the airing of the DS9 pilot is longer than the gap between the very first episode of Star Trek and the DS9 pilot

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