![]() It shows that this can be quite exciting if done with care. With the opener of the fourth season the series enters its next phase, one in which some things that have long been part of the lore are being challenged, and not just for one episode. The third one wound up as more spirited, thanks to the Dominion as a "phantom menace" and to the Defiant that provided extended mission options. The first two seasons of DS9 that focused on past conflicts and on more or less "every-day" problems were rather easy-going in hindsight. The episode is also remarkable as it opens a whole new chapter in the series. Actually, if I were to give out an award for the best dramatic presentation in Star Trek, it would go to "The Way of the Warrior". "The Way of the Warrior" draws on the characters and on their relationships, on the realism that lies in the plot and on the overall quality in the screenplay and the directing. It is not just the so far most spectacular space battle in Star Trek's history or the mere fact that Worf, a favorite character from TNG, permanently joins the crew that makes this episode extraordinary. And already the teaser with the Changeling hunt keeps the promise. My hopes for "The Way of the Warrior" to become thrilling were accordingly high. We are everywhere." That's how the season finale "The Adversary" ended. Grudgingly Gowron orders the fleet to retreat, but the Klingons are not willing to give up the Cardassian colonies they have conquered. Sisko refuses, and many Klingon ships fall victim to the upgraded tactical systems of the station. The Klingon fleet beleaguers Deep Space 9, demanding their extradition. With the help of the Defiant Sisko manages to rescue a couple of Cardassian council members, among them the recently appointed Legate Dukat. When the victorious Klingon fleet returns from Cardassia, Gowron offers Worf to redeem himself, but he declines, upon which Gowron strips the House of Mogh of its honor. The Federation officially condemns the attack, and the Klingons react by calling off the peace treaty. Starfleet orders Sisko to remain neutral in the conflict though. ![]() Sisko gives Garak a cue so the Cardassians have at least a slight chance to defend themselves. He learns that the Klingons are preparing an invasion of Cardassia, asserting that the Cardassian government has been infiltrated by Changelings. Commander Worf is summoned to the station. In order to figure out what the Klingon presence is really about, Lt. Stardate 49011.4: A Klingon fleet headed by General Martok arrives at Deep Space 9, allegedly to help the Federation fight against the Dominion.
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