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For the Glory of the Empire

COMIC
For the Glory of the Empire
Cover by Rob Davis & Terry Pallot
Attribution
Series:	Deep Space Nine (Malibu DS9)
Miniseries:	Hearts and Minds, No. 1
Writer(s):	Mark A. Altman
Penciller(s):	Rob Davis
Inker(s):	Terry Pallot
Colorist(s):	Albert Deschenes
Letterer(s):	Patrick Owsley
Editor(s):	Mark Paniccia
Publication information
Publisher:	Malibu Comics
Published:	June 1994
Pages:	24
Omnibus:	Hearts and Minds
Chronology
Date:	2370

"Let's just say that Klingons, Cardassians and Bajorans make for an explosive mixture"

— Commander Benjamin Sisko, 2370

"For the Glory of the Empire" was the first issue of Malibu Comics' 1994 Hearts and Minds miniseries of DS9 comics. The issue consisted of 24 pages of story by Mark Altman. The art was penciled by Rob Davis and inked by Terry Pallot, with Mark Paniccia credited as editor.

1 Summary
2 References
3 Appendices

SummaryEdit

Enter the KlingonsEdit

Seated at Sisko's desk in the command office of Deep Space 9, Major Kira argues with a Seltari woman. The woman claims that by refusing her a shop on the Promenade, she is restricting free trade. Doing her best to explain that there is no available space, she suggests to place the her on a waiting list; a proposition to only seemed to infuriate the Seltari. The argument is cut short by a communication from Lieutenant commander Dax in Ops who requires the presence of the Major.

Excusing herself, Kira makes her way to Ops, only to find that the station is surrounded by two Klingon birds-of-prey and three Vor'cha-class cruisers. She immediately asks for Sisko to be informed. On a baseball field, Jake Sisko is telling his dad that he will never get out of his batting slump if he keeps going in the "bucket". The remark makes Sisko wounder if he should get some batting practice with Buck Bokai.

Dax's voice comes trough the comm system and asks him to come up to Ops, telling him, you better see this for yourself. The holosuite came in to focus as Sisko apologizes to Jake for cutting their recreation short, he steppes out and heads straight to Ops.

When he arrives, Dax tells him that a Klingon Captain and Major Kira are waiting in his office. He steppes into his office and is greeted by a Klingon who introduced himself as Captain Kol of the IKS 'Avwi and that he is there to protect him. Sisko is rather surprised at the statement as he was not aware of being in danger. Kol quickly clarifies that he is referring to DS9, as it is the most strategic point in the war with the Cardassians. Troubled by that allegation Sisko asks what war was Kol talking about.

Kol explains that one of their cruisers, the IKS K'Tang, had been missing for five days and that reports showed that it was destroyed in a unprovoked Cardassian attack. When Sisko asks what proof the Klingons had, Kol bluntly responds that they have all the proof they need. Kol also mentions that he knows that the Federation would not turn their back to allies just as the Klingon Empire would not turn their back to their friends in time of war.

Sisko concludes that he has to communicate with his superiors before any action could be taken. Kol leaves his office, but not before he mentions what a nice uniform Sisko was wearing, talking about the baseball attire he still wore. Turning to Kira for her opinion, she says that it is rather unlikely that the Cardassians would risk open conflict with the Klingons. An opinion that Sisko shares, Sisko then calls for a staff meeting.

Enter the FederationEdit

Sitting at Quark's, Constable Odo notices that business seems to be booming. Quark mentions that Odo could learn a thing or two about the way Klingons enjoy themselves, but Odo finds no appeal in getting drunk and smashing furniture. Quark turns to see two Klingons smashing their fists through a Dabo table, he asks for more Starfleet Security guards in his bar. Odo tells him that he'll look into it later.

In Sisko's office, the Commander is going over the issue with Admiral Kernwill who instructs him on how to proceed, mainly to hold things together until the arrival of the Cadassian delegation. He also tells Sisko that he needs to get the Federation mediator Tal Berel, who was stepping out of retirement for the occasion, from Baridia II. Sisko mentions that it seems to be more then the usual idle threats and that the Klingons expect the Federation to "back them up" in the event of an open conflict, a fact that Karnwill is well aware of. Sisko also asks if their was any further information on the claim made by the Klingons, but Kernwill notes that intelligence reports were sketchy at best. Upon concluding his transmission Sisko communicates with Runabout pad C to have the USS Orinoco prepared for departure.

At the staff meeting Kira asks what Starfleet Command had to say on the situation. Sisko tells her that they had not much to say other then that the mediator and Cadassian delegation were on their way. Odo tells Sisko that his security force was already stretched thin due to the Klingon presence on the station. Sisko asks Chief engineer Miles O'Brien to see who on the Engineering staff could be spared to the security detail. Offering his help Julian Bashir learns that Sisko has other plans for him and Dax.

Once at the runabout, Sisko explains that he needs Bashir and Dax to find the flight recorder of the K'Tang as only hard evidence could bring the Kligons to reason. Bashir asks what if the Cardassian had in fact attacked the Klingon ship in the Gamma Quadrant, to which Sisko sadly answers that it would destroy what the Federation had been working for in the last three decades. As he gave his last directives, Koleth, arrives in the room. The Klingon has been sent by Kol to assist on this expedition. Thought he would have preferred to be informed in advance, Sisko tells Koleth that he was welcome as long as he understood that Dax was in charge. Once all was cleared up the runabout launched and entered the Bajoran Wormhole.

Enter the CardassiansEdit

In Ops, Kira informs Sisko that the Cardassian ships were on approach. Oddly, the viewscreen shows Quark holding a beverage and promoting the best Gorn chef stew in the galaxy. Sisko asks Chief O'Brien to remedy the situation, but Quark was on all short range frequencies. When Odo pulls the plug, Quark offers him a percentage of the profits, but Odo suggests that he promise not cause any trouble during the negotiations. Quark refuses and is thrown in the brig.

As the Cardassians arrive at Deep Space 9, Sisko and Dukat exchange brief pleasantries before Sisko gets down to business. He informs Dukat that only he and three officers would be tolerated on the station at any time.

After docking their ship, Kotan Marok and Dukat are greeted by Sisko and Odo. While they make their way to the Cardassian delegation's quarters, another advertisement for Quark's appears over the stations screens. Sisko asks how was it possible after Odo had placed Quark in the brig, Odo explains that he had to clear some space after the last Klingon bar brawl. Sisko asks O'Brien to secure communications.

Meanwhile in the Gamma Quadrant, the Orinoco travels toward the last known coordinates of the K'Tang. Koleth takes the time to mention that those coordinates were leading them to what the Klingons called the "The Frozen Death", Keltara, an ice planet located in the Lapeders sector. This planet was used by the Klingon Empire to train their troops. Though that Klingons seem to rather enjoy this destination, considering it more like a shore leave. Jadzia says she still prefers Risa.

At Quark's bar, Rom let Quark know that the Klingons have destroyed another holosuite and that the captain of the IKS Devoris requires another Dabo girl, the Ferengi bartender tells Rom to charge it to their ships as food expenses. Rom notices two Cardassians walking into the room and notes that trouble is coming. Quark quickly crosses the bar to greet the visitors, who seem to know him but he has no recollection of them. They refresh his memory by reminding him of the hundred latinum bars that he owes them for protection back in during the occupation of Bajor. Quark asks them for a receipt or an IOU but all they are willing to produce are the tip of a Cardassian switchblade.

From across the room a women steps into the confrontation between the Cardassians and Quark, she asks if there was any type of problem going on, one the Cardassian tells her that it is none of her concern and she needs not interfering, calling her a Kelvari. She notes that she is not Kelvari but a Seltari and suggests they take on someone their own size, lunging forward with a kick to the face of the knife bearer.

A Starfleet officer tries to intervene but he is thrown through a table. Dodging a fist from the last Cardassian, she grabs him by the forearm and tosses him over her, as he tried to rise, she kicked him into a Dabo table. Quark, amazed at what he sees, invites the Seltari to his quarters. They have a few drinks, but the Seltari seems more interested in Quark's bar then in Quark himself.

In the conference room both delegations are seated at the table, throwing insults at each other as Sisko tries to calm everyone in the room so he can introduce Tal Berel on the room's viewscreen. Berel is happy to see them sitting at the same table. As he speaks on the pros and cons of conflict between them, his ship explodes as it was reaches one of the docking pylons...

To be continued…

ReferencesEdit

CharactersEdit

Benjamin Sisko • Skrain Dukat • Jadzia Dax • Kaleth • Kernwill • Kira Nerys • Kol • Kotan Marok • Maura • Miles O'Brien • Morn • Odo • Quark • Rom • Jake Sisko • Tal Berel

Referenced only: Buck Bokai

LocationsEdit

Bajoran wormhole • Deep Space 9 • Gamma Quadrant • Keltara • Lapeders Sector • Promenade • Quark's

Referenced only: Baridia II • Cardassia • Risa • Keltara

Starships and vehiclesEdit

IKS 'Avwi (Vor'cha-class attack cruiser) • Galor-class (unnamed Cardassian starships) • Klingon bird-of-prey (unnamed Klingon starships) • USS Orinoco (Danube-class runabout)

Referenced only: IKS Devoris • IKS K'Tang (Vor'cha-class attack cruiser)

Reces and culturesEdit

Bajoran • Betazoid • Cardassian • Ferengi • Human • Klingon • Seltari • Trill

Referenced only: Kelvari

States and organizationsEdit

Bajoran Militia • Cardassian Empire • Klingon Empire • Starfleet • United Federation of Planets

Other referencesEdit

admiral • airlock • baseball • brig • captain • commanding officer • constable • cruiser • dabo girl • destroyer • docking pylon • flight recorder • Gorn chef stew • holosuite • latinum • lieutenant • major • ops • runabout • runabout pad • security officer • shore leave • subspace • uniform

AppendicesEdit

BackgroundEdit

Though she is seen through the entire issue, the Seltari women is never identified by her name, Maura, until the third issue of the mini-series.
Kotan Marok's last name is spelled as "Marak" in this issue.

ImagesEdit

ConnectionsEdit

Hearts and Minds
"Prelude" • "For the Glory of the Empire" • "On the Edge of Armageddon" • "Into the Abyss" • "Masters of War"

published order
Previous comic: Prelude	DS9 comics Hearts and Minds	Next comic: On the Edge of Armageddon
chronological order
Previous Adventure: Prelude Hearts and Minds	Memory Beta Chronology	Next Adventure: On the Edge of Armageddon Hearts and Minds
Previous Adventure: Prelude Hearts and Minds	Deep Space Nine Adventures	Next Adventure: On the Edge of Armageddon Hearts and Minds

External linkEdit

For the Glory of the Empire article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.

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