Matthew Rushing
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.
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.