131: No Easy Answers

The Way of the Warrior, Part 2. Following the revelation that the Founders had infiltrated the Alpha Quadrant, tensions are high and Starfleet is preparing for the worst. Those tensions rise when the Klingons arrive at Deep Space 9 on a mission—allegedly—to support their Federation allies. As trouble begins to brew, Sisko brings Worf to the station to help smooth things over and find out what is really going on. Once the Klingons’ plans to invade Cardassia are revealed, the relationship between the Federation and the Empire quickly deteriorates and the 80-year-old peace treaty is dissolved. In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue their discussion of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s fourth season premiere. We conclude our examination with a look at the insidious nature of the Changeling threat, how situations allow those in power to find the perfect excuse to advance their own agendas, and the tough choices faced by Sisko and the Federation in the face of conflict between two past and present adversaries. We also talk about advancing the stories of Kira, O’Brien, and Bashir—and how DS9 offers rich character development amid bigger storylines—as well as Worf finding a new path for himself aboard the station. Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)