Call to Arms

Episode aired Jun 16, 1997
TV-PG
46m

IMDb RATING

9.0/10

2.4K

YOUR RATING

Chase Masterson, Aron Eisenberg, and Max Grodénchik in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)

Action Adventure Drama Sci-Fi Thriller

With Dominion warships continuing to enter the Alpha Quadrant, Deep Space Nine prepares for a confrontation with the Dominion and Cardassia.With Dominion warships continuing to enter the Alpha Quadrant, Deep Space Nine prepares for a confrontation with the Dominion and Cardassia.With Dominion warships continuing to enter the Alpha Quadrant, Deep Space Nine prepares for a confrontation with the Dominion and Cardassia.

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IMDb RATING

9.0/10

2.4K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
The massive final scene was one of the last where physical studio models were used before complete transition to CGI for scenes of this kind. The last one was in the follow-up episode A Time to Stand (1997).

Goofs
Both of the two Galaxy-class ships seen at the end of the episode have the registry number NCC-1701-D on the bottom of the saucer section.

Quotes
Garak: When the Klingons attacked the station, Gul Dukat and I were fighting side by side. At one point, he turned his back to me, and I must admit that for a moment, he made a very tempting target.
Odo: You'd shoot a man in the back?
Garak: Well, it's the safest way, isn't it?

Connections
Referenced in Inglorious Treksperts: Wolfe in the Fold: Remembering DS9 w/ Robert Hewitt Wolfe (2019)

Soundtracks
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
(uncredited)
Written by Dennis McCarthy
Performed by Dennis McCarthy

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Featured review

8/10

Had Jake been less annoying, I could have easily given this one a 9.

Often "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Star Trek: Deep Space 9" would end their seasons with exciting cliffhangers about pending intergalactic wars. Generally, these were among the best of the show, as they were really exciting and action-packed--and a bit contrast to the usually cerebral episodes. So, the fact that I really liked this one is certainly no surprise.

There is a HUGE build-up of Jem'Hadar ships poised to come through the wormhole. At the same time, a combined Cardassian and Jem'Hadar fleet has assembled near DS9. So, it looks pretty obvious that the long-awaited war is about to occur. In a last-ditch effort, Sisko orders the Defiant to mine the entrance to the wormhole and Rom has figured out a way to make these mines self-replicating! Will they have to use the mines or can war be somehow averted?

Apart from some annoying antics from Jake, this is a very good show- -as is the follow-up that will follow. Well worth seeing and one of the better shows of the season.