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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
S5.E21
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Soldiers of the Empire

  • Episode aired Apr 28, 1997
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 47m
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7.6/10
1.7K
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Terry Farrell, Scott Leva, and Sandra Nelson in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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Dax and Worf accompany Martok on his first command since being held by the Dominion. But the ship they are given hasn't seen victory in months and the crew is near mutinous.Dax and Worf accompany Martok on his first command since being held by the Dominion. But the ship they are given hasn't seen victory in months and the crew is near mutinous.Dax and Worf accompany Martok on his first command since being held by the Dominion. But the ship they are given hasn't seen victory in months and the crew is near mutinous.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • LeVar Burton
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Michael Dorn
Top credits
  • Director
    • LeVar Burton
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Michael Dorn
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    • 5User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Michael Dorn and J.G. Hertzler in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Rick Worthy in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Michael Dorn and Terry Farrell in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Michael Dorn and J.G. Hertzler in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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    Terry Farrell, LeVar Burton, Scott Leva, and Sandra Nelson in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Michael Dorn and LeVar Burton in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)

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    Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks
    • Capt. Benjamin Siskoas Capt. Benjamin Sisko
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Odoas Odo
    Michael Dorn
    Michael Dorn
    • Lt. Cmdr. Worfas Lt. Cmdr. Worf
    Terry Farrell
    Terry Farrell
    • Lt. Cmdr. Jadzia Daxas Lt. Cmdr. Jadzia Dax
    Cirroc Lofton
    Cirroc Lofton
    • Jake Siskoas Jake Sisko
    • (credit only)
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Chief Miles O'Brienas Chief Miles O'Brien
    Armin Shimerman
    Armin Shimerman
    • Quarkas Quark
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    Alexander Siddig
    Alexander Siddig
    • Doctor Bashiras Doctor Bashir
    Nana Visitor
    Nana Visitor
    • Major Kiraas Major Kira
    David Graf
    David Graf
    • Leskitas Leskit
    Rick Worthy
    Rick Worthy
    • Kornanas Kornan
    Sandra Nelson
    • Tavanaas Tavana
    Aron Eisenberg
    Aron Eisenberg
    • Nogas Nog
    J.G. Hertzler
    J.G. Hertzler
    • Martokas Martok
    Scott Leva
    Scott Leva
    • Ortikanas Ortikan
    Michael Wajacs
    Michael Wajacs
    • Bajoran Civilianas Bajoran Civilian
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    • Director
      • LeVar Burton
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This episode was directed by LeVar Burton, who played Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987).
    • Goofs
      Footage of General Martok's ship docking at Deep Space Nine was often recycled for each time a Klingon Bird of Prey visited the station. However, it is stated numerous times that Martok commands one of the smaller Birds of Prey (known in publications as the B'Rel Class) while other Klingon ships (known as the K'Vort class) are huge Bird of Prey vessels, about the same as a Galaxy class starship, and which would need to dock on one of the space station pylons due to their larger size.
    • Quotes

      Martok: Doctor... Thank you.

      Doctor Bashir: If you really want to thank me, don't walk in here dripping blood anymore. It takes days to get it out of the carpet!

    • Connections
      Featured in What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
      (uncredited)

      Written by Dennis McCarthy

      Performed by Dennis McCarthy

    User reviews5

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    8/10
    Lots of Energy
    Worf accompanies a man he shared time with on the asteroid, a Klingon captain who has lost his drive. This man was a hero but being held for two years by the Kem'Hadar has diminished his resolve. He is sent on a rescue mission to the Cardassian border. During that time, the resolve of an already defeated crew is lowered. Worf and Dax are on board, Worf as first officer. He and Dax must tread lightly as it seems a mutiny may be at hand. This is a strong episode with the Klingons presented as more sophisticated types than the brawlers they usually are.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 28, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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