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"The Assignment" was the 103rd episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the 5th episode of the show's fifth season, first aired during the week of 28 October 1996. The episode was written by Bradley ThompsonMA and David Weddle and directed by Allan KroekerMA.

Summary[]

Keiko is inhabitated by a pah-wraith and forces Miles O'Brien to make modifications to Deep Space 9 which, unknown to him, will kill the Prophets.

References[]

Characters[]

AbdonJulian BashirJadzia DaxKira NerysMornNoriKeiko O'BrienMiles O'BrienMolly O'BrienOdoQuarkRomBenjamin SiskoJake SiskoTekoaWatley (aka Jiyar) • Worf, son of Moghpah-wraithDeep Space 9 personnel (Deep Space 9 residents)
Referenced only
DuarteJoowLeetaLitanaShakaar Edon

Locations[]

Bajoran wormhole/Celestial TempleDeep Space 9Habitat ringOperations centerPromenadeQuark'sSecurity office
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BajorDahkur ProvinceFire Caves

Starships and vehicles[]

USS Defiant (Defiant-class escort, in opening credits) • Janitza-class (in opening credits) • USS Leeds (Nebula-class explorer, in opening credits) • USS Rio Grande (Danube-class)

Races and cultures[]

BajoranChangelingFerengiHumanKlingonPah-wraithTrill
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CardassianProphet

States and organizations[]

Bajoran MilitiaStarfleetUnited Federation of Planets

Other references[]

anesthizineanomalybaconbirthdayblood vesselbonsaibrainbreakfastbutterchronitoncoffeecorned beef hashdabo girlday shifteggFor He's a Jolly Good FellowhemorrhageHew-monIrish whiskeyKoss'moranKosstmagnetic constrictornight shiftorange juicepancakeparietal lobephaserpineappleQ'parolraktajinoRudellian brain feversausagespiny basilStarfleet uniformStarfleet uniform (2366-2373)supernaturalswing shiftTellurian mint trufflewaste extractionWee Bairns

Appendices[]

Related media[]

Video releases[]

Background[]

Notable cast and crew[]

Images[]

Connections[]

Timeline[]

published order
Previous episode:
Nor the Battle to the Strong
DS9 episode produced Next episode:
Trials and Tribble-ations
Previous episode:
Nor the Battle to the Strong
DS9 episode aired Next episode:
Trials and Tribble-ations
chronological order
Previous Adventure:
Nor the Battle to the Strong
Pocket Next Adventure:
Honor Bound


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