Empok Nor

Episode aired May 19, 1997
TV-PG
46m

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7.7/10

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Colm Meaney, Aron Eisenberg, and Andrew Robinson in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)

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While salvaging components from DS9's sister station, the crew run afoul of a "surprise" left behind by the Cardassians.While salvaging components from DS9's sister station, the crew run afoul of a "surprise" left behind by the Cardassians.While salvaging components from DS9's sister station, the crew run afoul of a "surprise" left behind by the Cardassians.

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IMDb RATING

7.7/10

2.1K

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See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
This episode marked the first appearance of an environmental suit in a Star Trek episode since Whom Gods Destroy (1969), though environmental suits of various designs had been seen in the Star Trek films. The type of suit worn by Garak in this episode was designed for Star Trek: First Contact (1996), and made several later appearances in Star Trek: Voyager (1995).

Goofs
It has been well established that Ferengi have superior hearing, attributed to their oversized ears. Nog should have been able to hear the Cardassian soldier sneaking up on him in the cargo bay.

Quotes
Chief O'Brien: What's the matter?
Garak: Well, it's just that... Lately I've noticed everyone seems to trust me. It's quite unnerving, I'm still trying to get used to it. Next thing I know, people are going to be inviting me to their homes for dinner.
Chief O'Brien: Well, if it makes you feel any better, I promise I will never have you over.
Garak: I appreciate that, Chief.

Connections
Featured in TrekCulture: 10 Scariest Star Trek Episodes Ever (2020)

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

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Summary

The episode opens in Quark's Bar that seems strangely not to be very crowded. We quickly understand the reason when hearing a horrible sound. It is actually Miles O'Brien and Nog doing some conduit repairs. However, the repairs are heavy and O'Brien soon realize he will need an entirely new plasma distribution manifold. Worse, they are of Cardassian making and cannot be replicated. It is then decided to go scavenge manifolds from the abandoned station of Empok Nor. Because of the Cardassian way of planting booby traps everywhere when they leave a place, a Cardassian expert joins the mission to play as the minesweeper: Garak. The rest of the crew comprises O'Brien, Nog and 4 other Starfleet crew-members: Pechetti, Boq'ta, Stolzoff and Amaro. They soon arrive at Empok Nor. However, their presence sets off an old booby trap that put all their lives in danger.