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. ...