Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
The Orb 18: Quick, Nimble, and Armed to the Teeth
The Defiant. We take a close look at the Defiant, a little ship that played a key role in both general storytelling and the Dominion War.
The Orb 17: Ezri In a Cocktail Dress
Badda-Bing Badda-Bang. We join in the holographic fun to discuss Vic, his role on the station, Sisko’s issues with 1962, and why Starfleet could learn a thing or two from Ezri’s choice of outfit.
Literary Treks 20: The Bashir-Locken Inversion
Section 31: Abyss. We continue our look at the Deep Space Nine relaunch with the third book in the series, Abyss. A worthy continuation of Avatar's aftermath, Abyss challenges Bashir's ideas of who he is as well as our ideas of right, wrong, and strength of faith.
The Orb 16: Gods or Aliens?
The Prophets. To the Bajorans they are gods. To Starfleet they are aliens. We discuss the motivation behind their interest in the Bajorans and how they both parallel and deviate from human belief systems.
The Orb 15: Some Sort of Weird Cage
The Visual Design of Deep Space Nine. We discuss the station and how the creative team of DS9 put together an incredibly real environment and some of the most elaborate sets every built for television.
The Orb 14: A Beautiful Mystery
The Bajoran Orbs. One of the unique aspects of Deep Space Nine was the inclusion of religion and spirituality. We examine the ten Orbs, how they are used in the story of DS9.
The Orb 13: One Bat'leth to Rule Them All
Worf. He began as the token Klingon in “Encounter at Farpoint” and evolved into one of the longest-running characters on television. We explore how Worf ultimately brought his two very different sides together to create one honourable man.
The Orb 12: Ten Strips of Latinum
Favorite Episodes. We each toss five episodes for discussion and explore why these stories highlight some of the best moments from DS9.
The Orb 11: It's All True... Especially the Lies
Garak. We're joined by author Una McCormack to discuss one of Star Trek's most complex character, what makes him tick and how his interactions with others on the station changed him.
The Orb 10: A Matter of Interpretation
Science vs Religion on Bajor. We explore the faceoff between Keiko and Vedek Winn, Bareil’s tempering hand, and the unlikely voice of reason: a Starfleet commander named Benjamin Sisko.
Literary Treks 13: Shedding the Shackles of the Past
Avatar, Book Two. We conclude our look at the start of Pocket Books' relaunch of DS9 and how S.D. Perry may have not only captured the pure essence of Deep Space Nine but actually elevated it.
The Orb 9: Atlas With a Smile
Miles O’Brien. One of the longest-running characters in Star Trek, his hands-on approach to life endeared him to friends and family. If there is anyone who could hold the world on his shoulders it’s Miles O’Brien—and he’d do it with a smile.