I only wish I were still a member of the Obsidian Order. This would make a wonderful interrogation chamber. Tight quarters, no air, bad lighting, random electric shocks—it’s perfect.
“By Inferno's Light” · Season 5, Episode 15
In this episode: Gul Dukat (3), Benjamin Sisko (1), Quark (1), Kira Nerys (1), Elim Garak (1), Worf (1), Jadzia Dax (1), Martok (1)
[as the crew of DS9 confront a Dominion armada] Dukat's ship is breaking formation; he's going after the fleet.
Open a channel. [Dukat appears on the viewscreen] Dukat, stop trying to be a hero and get back to the station.
Your concern is touching, Major, but I think you misunderstand me. I'm not attacking the Dominion fleet. I'm joining it.
What are you talking about?
[grinning] I'm afraid I have a confession to make. For the past few months, I've been conducting secret negotiations between Cardassia and the Dominion. And as of last week, Cardassia has agreed to become part of the Dominion.
[appalled] You can't be serious.
Goodbye, Major. You and me on the same side? It never seemed quite... right, did it? [He severs communication. A furious Kira turns to Dax]
Lock phasers, open fire.
[shaking her head] Too late. He's gone
[speaking to his people] You might ask, should we fear joining the Dominion? And I answer you—not in the least. We should embrace the opportunity. The Dominion recognizes us for what we are, the true leaders of the Alpha Quadrant. And now that we are joined together, equal partners in all endeavors, the only people with anything to fear will be our enemies. My oldest son's birthday is in five days. To him, and to Cardassians everywhere, I make the following pledge: By the time his birthday dawns, there will not be a single Klingon alive inside Cardassian territory. Or a single Maquis colony left within our borders. Cardassia will be made whole; all that we have lost will be ours again. And anyone who stands in our way will be destroyed. This I vow with my life's blood, for my son, for all our sons.
[Gul Dukat has contacted Captain Sisko]
Dukat.
Please, Captain. Show a little respect. You're talking to the head of the Cardassian government.
I don't recognise that government.
Your recognition is irrelevant.
If that's what you think, then why are we having this conversation?
Because the fact is, Captain, I feel a certain obligation toward you. After all, I freely admit you saved my life on more than one occasion.
Don't remind me.
You should be glad you did, because now I'm going to return the favour, give you a chance to save your precious Federation. All you have to do is convince them to follow Cardassia's example.
You expect us to join the Dominion?
I expect you to act rationally, Captain. Joining the Dominion will save billions of lives, and keep the Federation from fading into the mists of history.
By allowing it to exist under Dominion rule? No, thank you.
[ominously] I'm afraid you'll like the alternative even less.
[angered] Dukat, if you have something to say to me, say it.
I'll make it simple, then. A few days ago, I swore that all Cardassia had lost would be regained. That space station you're so fond of was built by Cardassia.
Funny, I thought it was built by Bajoran slave labour.
Either surrender the station, or I'll take it by force. The choice is yours.
You want to retake this station, Dukat? You're welcome to try. [terminates the call]
[regarding Garak's claustrophobia] There is no greater enemy than one's own fears.
It takes a brave man to face them.
The Jem Hadar don't eat, don't drink, and they don't have sex. And if that wasn't bad enough, the Founders don't eat, and don't drink, and they don't have sex, either. Which, between you and me, makes my financial future less than promising.
It might not be so bad. For all we know the Vorta might be gluttonous, alcoholic sex maniacs.
[brightened] I never thought of that! I wonder what their favorite food is?
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