Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
The Orb 8: Trust In Self and Faith
Kira Nerys. Her life was defined by difficult positions, but through it all she held steadfast in her convinctions and beliefs. We discuss why she is perhaps the best female character in Star Trek.
The Orb 7: How Dax Got Its Groove Back
Jadzia Dax. A look at one of DS9’s youngest crew members—and also its oldest—and how this unique person came to terms with her past and influenced those around her in a way that helped each of them grow.
The Orb 6: Mostly Harmless
Quark. Coming into Deep Space Nine, the Ferengi were a joke. Quark changed all that. We take a look at what drives him in business and friendships.
Literary Treks 10: Deep Space Nine Season Eight
Avatar, Book One. We begin our look at the DS9 relaunch with the first half of Avatar, the new and familiar faces that make up the new crew, the cyclical nature of events, and the search for new directions.
The Orb 5: Torn Between Two Worlds
Odo. As a being without knowledge of his origins, Odo found himself at the beginning of a long journey that would ultimately find him torn between two worlds. We take a close look DS9's shapeshifter.
The Orb 4: The Smartest Man In the Room
Julian Bashir. A closer look at DS9's doctor, his inner search for acceptance, his relationships, and his incredible growth.
The Orb 3: Emissary, Ambassador, or Apostle?
The Sisko. A closer look at the man the Prophets came to refer to as The Sisko, how he fought again his destiny, and how he came to accept that he had a very special purpose to fulfill.
The Orb 2: A Character to Be Reckoned With
Favorite Characters, Favorite Arcs. A look at the cast of DS9, our favorite characters, and who grew the most from “Emissary” to “What You Leave Behind.”
The Orb 1: If Wishes Were Horses
First Impressions of DS9. We reminisce on our first impressions of DS9 and explore the basic premise of the show's character-drive stories.