Waltz (DS9 episode)
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"Waltz" is the eleventh episode of the sixth season of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
. It has an average fan rating of 4.6/5 on the official Star Trek website as of September 2009.
The episode reveals what became of the notorious Dukat
when the United Federation of Planets
retook Deep Space 9
in "Sacrifice of Angels".
Quick Overview: Sisko meets with the former Cardassian leader Gul Dukat, now a prisoner, as he awaits a war crimes investigation.
to his war crimes investigation. Sisko
is also onboard and goes to see the former Cardassian
leader who is being held in the ship's brig. Dukat, who suffered a nervous breakdown over the death of his daughter, assures Sisko that he has recovered. Suddenly, the ship is ambushed by Cardassian warships. During the attack Sisko is seriously injured, but Dukat, who is released from his cell, is able to get him to a shuttlecraft. They manage to escape to a nearby planet where he tends to Sisko's wounds. When Sisko regains consciousness, Dukat informs him that they are stranded and he is sending out a distress signal.
Unbeknownst to Sisko, Dukat hallucinates encounters with Weyoun
and Damar, who advise him to kill the Starfleet captain. Dukat reveals that he intends to — after Sisko shows him the respect he deserves. While Dukat "talks" with his colleagues, Sisko notices that the communications system is, in fact, not sending out a signal. When Dukat returns, Sisko tests him by asking him to check the system. He does, telling Sisko the unit is working fine.
Meanwhile, Worf
searches for Sisko in the Defiant, but has limited time before he must leave to escort a convoy of Federation
ships. Sisko adjusts the communications system while Dukat is out, but must stop when he returns and "play along" while Dukat defends his treatment of the Bajoran
s. When Dukat starts "arguing" with Kira
, Sisko realizes something is very wrong. He pretends to agree with Dukat, and the ruse almost works until Dukat notices that the distress signal is now on-line. He destroys the com system and attacks the defenseless Sisko.
On the Defiant, Worf runs out of time and must leave to escort the convoy, but continues searching a bit longer. Meanwhile, Dukat continues to push Sisko for his approval. Bruised and battered after Dukat's attack, Sisko invites him to talk about his experience with the Bajorans. Dukat continues to insist his benevolence and good will towards Bajor but Sisko argues against him, berating him for his hypocrisy and self-deception. Finally, Dukat is forced to admit this, screaming out that if he had his way he would kill all Bajorans. Using this distraction, Sisko knocks him out with a metal bar and, despite his weakened condition, escapes to the shuttle.
Dukat recovers and follows Sisko outside, tackling him to prevent his escape. But when Sisko challenges his enemy to kill him, Dukat instead leaves Sisko behind and takes off in the shuttle, vowing to destroy Bajor. The Defiant crew then picks up Dukat's signal and finds Sisko. Dukat, however, escapes, leaving Sisko grimly aware of the battle over Bajor that is sure to come.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
. It has an average fan rating of 4.6/5 on the official Star Trek website as of September 2009.
The episode reveals what became of the notorious 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...
when the United Federation of Planets
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...
retook Deep Space 9
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...
in "Sacrifice of Angels".
Quick Overview: Sisko meets with the former Cardassian leader Gul Dukat, now a prisoner, as he awaits a war crimes investigation.
Plot
The USS Honshu is transporting Gul DukatDukat (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...
to his war crimes investigation. 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:...
is also onboard and goes to see the former Cardassian
Cardassian
The Cardassians are an extraterrestrial species in the Star Trek science fiction franchise. First introduced in the 1991 Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Wounded", the species originating on the fictional Alpha Quadrant planet Cardassia Prime...
leader who is being held in the ship's brig. Dukat, who suffered a nervous breakdown over the death of his daughter, assures Sisko that he has recovered. Suddenly, the ship is ambushed by Cardassian warships. During the attack Sisko is seriously injured, but Dukat, who is released from his cell, is able to get him to a shuttlecraft. They manage to escape to a nearby planet where he tends to Sisko's wounds. When Sisko regains consciousness, Dukat informs him that they are stranded and he is sending out a distress signal.
Unbeknownst to Sisko, Dukat hallucinates encounters with 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...
and Damar, who advise him to kill the Starfleet captain. Dukat reveals that he intends to — after Sisko shows him the respect he deserves. While Dukat "talks" with his colleagues, Sisko notices that the communications system is, in fact, not sending out a signal. When Dukat returns, Sisko tests him by asking him to check the system. He does, telling Sisko the unit is working fine.
Meanwhile, 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...
searches for Sisko in the Defiant, but has limited time before he must leave to escort a convoy of 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...
ships. Sisko adjusts the communications system while Dukat is out, but must stop when he returns and "play along" while Dukat defends his treatment of the Bajoran
Bajoran
In the Star Trek science-fiction franchise, the Bajorans are a humanoid extraterrestrial species native to the planet Bajor. They were first introduced in the 1991 episode "Ensign Ro" of Star Trek: The Next Generation and subsequently also featured in episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and...
s. When Dukat starts "arguing" with Kira
Kira Nerys
Kira Nerys , played by Nana Visitor, is a main character in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.-Backstory:Per Bajoran custom, her family name, Kira, precedes her given name, Nerys. She has two brothers , and her parents' names are Kira Taban and Kira Meru...
, Sisko realizes something is very wrong. He pretends to agree with Dukat, and the ruse almost works until Dukat notices that the distress signal is now on-line. He destroys the com system and attacks the defenseless Sisko.
On the Defiant, Worf runs out of time and must leave to escort the convoy, but continues searching a bit longer. Meanwhile, Dukat continues to push Sisko for his approval. Bruised and battered after Dukat's attack, Sisko invites him to talk about his experience with the Bajorans. Dukat continues to insist his benevolence and good will towards Bajor but Sisko argues against him, berating him for his hypocrisy and self-deception. Finally, Dukat is forced to admit this, screaming out that if he had his way he would kill all Bajorans. Using this distraction, Sisko knocks him out with a metal bar and, despite his weakened condition, escapes to the shuttle.
Dukat recovers and follows Sisko outside, tackling him to prevent his escape. But when Sisko challenges his enemy to kill him, Dukat instead leaves Sisko behind and takes off in the shuttle, vowing to destroy Bajor. The Defiant crew then picks up Dukat's signal and finds Sisko. Dukat, however, escapes, leaving Sisko grimly aware of the battle over Bajor that is sure to come.