Apocalypse Rising (DS9 episode)
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"Apocalypse Rising" is an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
, the first episode of the fifth season. It has an average fan rating of 4.1/5 on the official Star Trek website.
has learned from Odo that a Changeling has taken Gowron's
form, and is now in control of the Klingon
empire. Sisko is then ordered by Starfleet
Command to expose the Changeling. He decides to take Odo, O'Brien
, and Worf
with him on the mission. The difficulty with the mission is getting close enough to the imposter Gowron to expose him as a Changeling - the only way they can get close enough is to pose as Klingons. Julian Bashir
is called upon to surgically alter them to that end (even Worf is altered so that his cranial ridges are different, to keep him from being recognized). Sisko is also given four metal spheres which, when activated, will emit radiation which will force any nearby Changeling to revert to its natural gelatinous state.
In order to get to the heavily guarded Ty'Gokor station, Sisko calls upon Gul Dukat
. Previously, Dukat had captured a Klingon Bird of Prey, which Sisko hopes can get them to Ty'Gokor undetected. On board the Bird of Prey, Worf trains the humans on how to behave like Klingons. Dukat also lends assistance by creating Klingon identities for each of the four. He adds them to a list of candidates that will receive the Order of the Bat'leth, which is awarded by Gowron himself. This gives them the opportunity to get close enough to set up and use their emitters. After arriving at Ty'Gokor, Dukat transports them to the surface and leaves them to fend for themselves. If they are successful, the war will end and they will be able to leave Klingon space. If they fail, it will not matter as they will be executed as spies.
The four arrive at the Hall of Warriors, where the ceremony has already begun, and try to blend in as best as they can. Soon General Martok
, second in command to Gowron, arrives, indicating that Gowron will be there soon. The four then scramble to set up their emitters, not without some difficulty. O'Brien then encounters a problem, Martok seems to recognize him. But he is able to convince Martok that they fought in a battle together. Odo is then bumped by a drunk Klingon causing him to drop the emitter, but with Worf's help he is able to convince the Klingon that it is a toy. Odo then attempts to set his emitter up once more, but this time there is another Klingon in his way. Odo then, acting every bit a Klingon throws him from his spot and finally manages to set up the emitter. Sisko is then called out to receive his award, after receiving the award, he attempts to activate the emitters. But he is knocked to the floor by Martok, who has finally recognized them. He has them thrown in a security cell.
Once they have privacy, Martok confides to Sisko that he too believes that Gowron is an imposter. He says that Gowron ordered that the emitters be destroyed, but still agrees to help, saying that only way to expose Gowron is to kill him. Martok then releases Sisko and his group and leads them back to the Hall of Warriors, but keeps Odo outside, saying he does not trust him. Worf proceeds to attack Gowron who insists on fighting him one on one, just as a real Klingon would. Martok wonders why Sisko does not shoot Gowron outright. Odo realizes that Gowron, in choosing to stand to fight Worf, is showing Klingon honor, and that it is Martok who is the impostor. Odo reveals the faux Martok to the crowd, and the Klingons open fire. The Changeling is quickly destroyed.
Gowron then realizes that Odo was led to believe he was the Changeling, this way he would be killed by the Federation allowing the fake Martok and the Founders to gain control of the Empire. Gowron also expresses his doubt that the war will end since Klingons do not turn from battle, but he does agree to a cease fire, and has Sisko and his men returned safely back to DS9
.
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, the first episode of the fifth season. It has an average fan rating of 4.1/5 on the official Star Trek website.
Plot
SiskoBenjamin Sisko
Benjamin Lafayette Sisko, played by Avery Brooks, is the main character of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.-Early life and career:...
has learned from Odo that a Changeling has taken Gowron's
Gowron
Gowron is a fictional character in the Star Trek universe. Portrayed by Robert O'Reilly and featured in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine...
form, and is now in control of the Klingon
Klingon
Klingons are a fictional warrior race in the Star Trek universe.Klingons are recurring villains in the 1960s television show Star Trek: The Original Series, and have appeared in all five spin-off series and eight feature films...
empire. Sisko is then ordered by Starfleet
Starfleet
In the fictional universe of Star Trek, Starfleet or the Federation Starfleet is the deep-space exploratory, peacekeeping and military service maintained by the United Federation of Planets . It is the principal means by which the Federation conducts its exploration, defense, diplomacy and research...
Command to expose the Changeling. He decides to take Odo, O'Brien
Miles O'Brien (Star Trek)
Miles Edward O'Brien, played by Colm Meaney, is Chief of Operations in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Before DS9, he appeared as a recurring transporter chief in Star Trek: The Next Generation...
, and Worf
Worf
Worf, played by Michael Dorn, is a main character in Star Trek: The Next Generation and in seasons four to seven of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He also appears in the films based on The Next Generation. Worf is the first Klingon main character to appear in Star Trek, and has appeared in more Star...
with him on the mission. The difficulty with the mission is getting close enough to the imposter Gowron to expose him as a Changeling - the only way they can get close enough is to pose as Klingons. Julian Bashir
Julian Bashir
Lieutenant Julian Subatoi Bashir, M.D., played by Alexander Siddig, is a main character in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Bashir is the chief medical officer of space station Deep Space Nine and the USS Defiant.-Overview:...
is called upon to surgically alter them to that end (even Worf is altered so that his cranial ridges are different, to keep him from being recognized). Sisko is also given four metal spheres which, when activated, will emit radiation which will force any nearby Changeling to revert to its natural gelatinous state.
In order to get to the heavily guarded Ty'Gokor station, Sisko calls upon Gul Dukat
Dukat (Star Trek)
Gul Dukat is the main antagonist of the fictional television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He is a member of the fictional Cardassian species, and leader in the Cardassian Union. At times he is an enemy, whilst at others an ally of the series' protagonist Benjamin Sisko. He was played by actor...
. Previously, Dukat had captured a Klingon Bird of Prey, which Sisko hopes can get them to Ty'Gokor undetected. On board the Bird of Prey, Worf trains the humans on how to behave like Klingons. Dukat also lends assistance by creating Klingon identities for each of the four. He adds them to a list of candidates that will receive the Order of the Bat'leth, which is awarded by Gowron himself. This gives them the opportunity to get close enough to set up and use their emitters. After arriving at Ty'Gokor, Dukat transports them to the surface and leaves them to fend for themselves. If they are successful, the war will end and they will be able to leave Klingon space. If they fail, it will not matter as they will be executed as spies.
The four arrive at the Hall of Warriors, where the ceremony has already begun, and try to blend in as best as they can. Soon General Martok
Martok
Martok is a recurring character in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, played by actor J. G. Hertzler.-Overview:Little backstory is given regarding the early life of Martok, except for a brief history sketched by himself in the Deep Space Nine episode "Once More Unto the Breach"...
, second in command to Gowron, arrives, indicating that Gowron will be there soon. The four then scramble to set up their emitters, not without some difficulty. O'Brien then encounters a problem, Martok seems to recognize him. But he is able to convince Martok that they fought in a battle together. Odo is then bumped by a drunk Klingon causing him to drop the emitter, but with Worf's help he is able to convince the Klingon that it is a toy. Odo then attempts to set his emitter up once more, but this time there is another Klingon in his way. Odo then, acting every bit a Klingon throws him from his spot and finally manages to set up the emitter. Sisko is then called out to receive his award, after receiving the award, he attempts to activate the emitters. But he is knocked to the floor by Martok, who has finally recognized them. He has them thrown in a security cell.
Once they have privacy, Martok confides to Sisko that he too believes that Gowron is an imposter. He says that Gowron ordered that the emitters be destroyed, but still agrees to help, saying that only way to expose Gowron is to kill him. Martok then releases Sisko and his group and leads them back to the Hall of Warriors, but keeps Odo outside, saying he does not trust him. Worf proceeds to attack Gowron who insists on fighting him one on one, just as a real Klingon would. Martok wonders why Sisko does not shoot Gowron outright. Odo realizes that Gowron, in choosing to stand to fight Worf, is showing Klingon honor, and that it is Martok who is the impostor. Odo reveals the faux Martok to the crowd, and the Klingons open fire. The Changeling is quickly destroyed.
Gowron then realizes that Odo was led to believe he was the Changeling, this way he would be killed by the Federation allowing the fake Martok and the Founders to gain control of the Empire. Gowron also expresses his doubt that the war will end since Klingons do not turn from battle, but he does agree to a cease fire, and has Sisko and his men returned safely back to DS9
Deep Space Nine (space station)
Deep Space Nine is a fictitious space station, and is the eponymous primary setting of the science fiction television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. 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...
.
Arc significance
- It is established that in Sisko's absence, Kira is in command of the station, while Worf is in command of the Defiant.
- It is revealed that Gowron was not the Changeling after all. It was Martok. He is killed upon being discovered. This also means that blood tests are initially ineffected, as the Martok Changeling was able to pass the test in "The Way of the Warrior".
- Gowron agrees to a temporary cease fire with the Federation.