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To the Death (DS9 episode)
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"To the Death" is an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
, the 23rd episode of the fourth season. It has an average fan rating of 4/5 on the official Star Trek website.
Quick Overview: Sisko and his crew join a Jem'Hadar team to prevent renegade Jem'Hadar from using a gateway that can transport them anywhere in the galaxy.
in a stolen freighter attack Deep Space Nine
, Sisko
pursues the vessel into the Gamma Quadrant aboard the Defiant
with Worf
, Dax
, Odo, and O'Brien
. The crew comes upon a disabled Jem'Hadar warship which is transmitting a distress signal. The Defiant then transports aboard the survivors, six Jem'Hadar and Weyoun
, their Vorta master. Weyoun reveals that they were attacked by the same Jem'Hadar who surprised Deep Space Nine. He then tells Sisko privately that the attackers are Jem'Hadar renegades who have turned against the Dominion
and are trying to restore an ancient Iconian Gateway - a sophisticated Transporter that would give them the power to go anywhere instantaneously. This could give them the potential to take over the Gamma Quadrant and the Federation
. Sisko agrees to join Weyoun and destroy the Gateway, which is located on the surface of a remote planet. Weyoun also offers Sisko the position as the leader of the Alpha Quadrant, as Weyoun believes the Federation will soon fall to the Dominion. Sisko declines Weyoun and tells him not to be so certain that the Federation will fall. Nevertheless, Sisko agrees they have a more dangerous opponent.
The Defiant crew then learns that they will be working with Weyoun and the six Jem'Hadar, and they learn that the Jem'Hadar don't know about the Gateway. They think they are only out to stop the disloyal renegades. Later, Sisko establishes order by insisting that the Jem'Hadar First, Omet'iklan, follow his command and hints that things will change after their assignment is completed, and they form an uneasy alliance.
Omet'iklan tells Sisko that the only way his troops will respect Sisko's crew is to fight alongside them on the planet, then suggests they work in mixed teams, only Weyoun refuses. But when Omet'iklan reveals that his men already know about the Gateway's existence, Sisko agrees, and the Jem'Hadar and Defiant crews begin working together. The Jem'Hadar and the Defiant crews both drill aboard the Defiant. Omet'iklan again shows displeasure with how the Defiant crew performs and insists that things be done the Jem'Hadar way. This leads to tension between both crews, especially between Worf and Toman'torax. However Jadzia gets along with Virak'kara, the Jem'Hadar assigned to her, and they even have a conversation which depicts the differences between the two. Jadzia is surprised that the Jem'Hadar rarely live longer than 15 years due to their constant involvement in combat. In fact, they are ready to fight when they are only 3 days old. Virak'kara tells her that he would be honored to reach the age of twenty, and is astonished when Jadzia admits she herself is over 300 years old.
Their alliance is tested when Toman'torax attacks Worf. After breaking up the fight, Sisko and Omet'iklan demand an explanation. Toman'torax and Worf both admit they started the fight, Toman'torax states that he must be punished for disobeying orders. Omet'iklan then kills Toman'torax in the fashion of Jem'Hadar discipline. Omet'iklan then expects Sisko to kill Worf, however Sisko refuses. As a display of Starfleet
discipline, Sisko confines Worf to quarters when he is off duty. Omet'iklan is disgusted and informs Sisko he will kill him when the mission is over.
Dax lets Worf know of Omet'iklan's threat and warns the captain against joining the away mission on the planet. Worf also tells Sisko that if Omet'iklan does make good on his threat, he will not live to boast about it. Sisko insists on going anyway, but assures Worf that he will watch his back. The Defiant soon arrives at the planet. When the teams transport to the surface, however, they learn that their phasers and combadges have been rendered unusable by the energy from the Gateway just as a team of renegade Jem'Hadar materializes before them and attacks.
A short but vicious battle then ensues, and all the key players on Sisko's team manage to survive this initial confrontation. The group makes its way to the Gateway chamber, engaging in hand-to-hand combat all the way. At the Gateway, a renegade Jem'Hadar attacks by surprise and Sisko saves Omet'iklan's life while risking his own. Omet'iklan wants to know why Sisko would save his life. Sisko tells him, "If you have to ask, you'll never understand." The entire group then escapes the building moments before O'Brien's explosive device destroys the Gateway, allowing their weapons to function again. Omet'iklan then kills Weyoun with his phaser, for questioning his loyalty and that of his soldiers. He compliments Sisko for the way they fought together, but reminds him that the next time they meet, they will be enemies again. Omet'iklan and his soldiers stay behind to hunt down the remaining Jem'Hadar for their disloyalty to the Founders.
The episode that aired on broadcast television had a majority of the Jem'Hadar deaths censored out http://www.tv.com/star-trek-deep-space-nine/to-the-death/episode/20910/trivia.html#notes.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
, the 23rd episode of the fourth season. It has an average fan rating of 4/5 on the official Star Trek website.
Quick Overview: Sisko and his crew join a Jem'Hadar team to prevent renegade Jem'Hadar from using a gateway that can transport them anywhere in the galaxy.
Plot
After a group of Jem'HadarJem'Hadar
In the fictional Star Trek universe, the Jem'Hadar are the shock troops of the powerful Dominion located in the Gamma Quadrant. Genetically engineered for strength and resolve, they are also short-lived and believe that "victory is life." They are bred to perceive the Founders, enigmatic...
in a stolen freighter attack Deep Space Nine
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...
, Sisko
Benjamin 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:...
pursues the vessel into the Gamma Quadrant aboard the Defiant
USS Defiant
The USS Defiant is a fictional starship in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and the feature film Star Trek: First Contact...
with 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...
, Dax
Jadzia Dax
Jadzia Dax , played by Terry Farrell, was a main character during the first six seasons of the science fiction television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine....
, Odo, and 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...
. The crew comes upon a disabled Jem'Hadar warship which is transmitting a distress signal. The Defiant then transports aboard the survivors, six Jem'Hadar and Weyoun
Weyoun
Weyoun is a fictional character from the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, in which he is portrayed by Jeffrey Combs. In the series, Weyoun is a diplomat and advisor of the Vorta species who is a member of the ruthless and militaristic Gamma quadrant state the Dominion.Combs, who also...
, their Vorta master. Weyoun reveals that they were attacked by the same Jem'Hadar who surprised Deep Space Nine. He then tells Sisko privately that the attackers are Jem'Hadar renegades who have turned against the Dominion
Dominion (Star Trek)
In the Star Trek universe, the Dominion is a ruthless and militaristic Gamma Quadrant state consisting of many different races. The Dominion wages war on the United Federation of Planets and its allies in the late 24th century, acting as an antagonist in the TV show Star Trek: Deep Space...
and are trying to restore an ancient Iconian Gateway - a sophisticated Transporter that would give them the power to go anywhere instantaneously. This could give them the potential to take over the Gamma Quadrant and the Federation
United Federation of Planets
The United Federation of Planets, also known as "The Federation" is a fictional interplanetary federal republic depicted in the Star Trek television series and motion pictures...
. Sisko agrees to join Weyoun and destroy the Gateway, which is located on the surface of a remote planet. Weyoun also offers Sisko the position as the leader of the Alpha Quadrant, as Weyoun believes the Federation will soon fall to the Dominion. Sisko declines Weyoun and tells him not to be so certain that the Federation will fall. Nevertheless, Sisko agrees they have a more dangerous opponent.
The Defiant crew then learns that they will be working with Weyoun and the six Jem'Hadar, and they learn that the Jem'Hadar don't know about the Gateway. They think they are only out to stop the disloyal renegades. Later, Sisko establishes order by insisting that the Jem'Hadar First, Omet'iklan, follow his command and hints that things will change after their assignment is completed, and they form an uneasy alliance.
Omet'iklan tells Sisko that the only way his troops will respect Sisko's crew is to fight alongside them on the planet, then suggests they work in mixed teams, only Weyoun refuses. But when Omet'iklan reveals that his men already know about the Gateway's existence, Sisko agrees, and the Jem'Hadar and Defiant crews begin working together. The Jem'Hadar and the Defiant crews both drill aboard the Defiant. Omet'iklan again shows displeasure with how the Defiant crew performs and insists that things be done the Jem'Hadar way. This leads to tension between both crews, especially between Worf and Toman'torax. However Jadzia gets along with Virak'kara, the Jem'Hadar assigned to her, and they even have a conversation which depicts the differences between the two. Jadzia is surprised that the Jem'Hadar rarely live longer than 15 years due to their constant involvement in combat. In fact, they are ready to fight when they are only 3 days old. Virak'kara tells her that he would be honored to reach the age of twenty, and is astonished when Jadzia admits she herself is over 300 years old.
Their alliance is tested when Toman'torax attacks Worf. After breaking up the fight, Sisko and Omet'iklan demand an explanation. Toman'torax and Worf both admit they started the fight, Toman'torax states that he must be punished for disobeying orders. Omet'iklan then kills Toman'torax in the fashion of Jem'Hadar discipline. Omet'iklan then expects Sisko to kill Worf, however Sisko refuses. As a display of 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...
discipline, Sisko confines Worf to quarters when he is off duty. Omet'iklan is disgusted and informs Sisko he will kill him when the mission is over.
Dax lets Worf know of Omet'iklan's threat and warns the captain against joining the away mission on the planet. Worf also tells Sisko that if Omet'iklan does make good on his threat, he will not live to boast about it. Sisko insists on going anyway, but assures Worf that he will watch his back. The Defiant soon arrives at the planet. When the teams transport to the surface, however, they learn that their phasers and combadges have been rendered unusable by the energy from the Gateway just as a team of renegade Jem'Hadar materializes before them and attacks.
A short but vicious battle then ensues, and all the key players on Sisko's team manage to survive this initial confrontation. The group makes its way to the Gateway chamber, engaging in hand-to-hand combat all the way. At the Gateway, a renegade Jem'Hadar attacks by surprise and Sisko saves Omet'iklan's life while risking his own. Omet'iklan wants to know why Sisko would save his life. Sisko tells him, "If you have to ask, you'll never understand." The entire group then escapes the building moments before O'Brien's explosive device destroys the Gateway, allowing their weapons to function again. Omet'iklan then kills Weyoun with his phaser, for questioning his loyalty and that of his soldiers. He compliments Sisko for the way they fought together, but reminds him that the next time they meet, they will be enemies again. Omet'iklan and his soldiers stay behind to hunt down the remaining Jem'Hadar for their disloyalty to the Founders.
The episode that aired on broadcast television had a majority of the Jem'Hadar deaths censored out http://www.tv.com/star-trek-deep-space-nine/to-the-death/episode/20910/trivia.html#notes.
Arc significance
- This is the first appearance of the Vorta Weyoun. More is revealed about the Dominion hierarchy: the Jem'Hadar report to the Vorta, who provide their ketracel-white (cf."Hippocratic Oath"), and the Vorta report directly to the Founders.
- Weyoun asks Odo to return home. He claims that despite what he has done to them (cf. "The Adversary") they still love him. Odo again refuses.