Deep Space Nine · Season 5
[Sisko has just threatened to detonate biological weapons in the atmosphere of a Maquis colony]
What are you really up to, Javert? Do you expect me to believe that a decorated Starfleet officer, the pride of the service, is going to poison an entire planet?
That's exactly what I'm going to do.
You're bluffing.
Am I? (turns to Worf) Commander, launch torpedoes.
(Worf gives Sisko a hesitant look)
Commander, I said launch torpedoes!
[In response to Maquis terrorist attacks, Sisko has detonated biological weapons in the atmosphere of one of their colony worlds]
[aghast]Do you realise what you've done?
I've only just begun. I'm going to eliminate every Maquis colony in the DMZ.
You're talking about turning hundreds of thousands of people into homeless refugees!
That's right. When you attacked the Malinche, you proved one thing; that the Maquis have become an intolerable threat to the security of the Federation, and I am going to eliminate that threat.
But think about those people you saw in the caves, huddled and starving. They didn't attack the Malinche.
You should have thought about that before you attacked a Federation starship.
[Opening dedication text]
In memory of Derek Garth
It's just that... you're intelligent and cultured... and kind.
My dear, you're young, so I realize that you're a poor judge of character.
[to Gul Dukat] You do have a lovely daughter. She must take after her mother.
The man's a cold blooded heartless killer
Like I said, he's a Cardassian
Because lying is a skill like any other, and if you want to maintain a level of excellence, you have to practice constantly.
Practice on someone else.
I'd like to get my hands on that fellow Earl Grey and tell him a thing or two about tea leaves.
You have always been a weakness I can't afford.
At the first sign of betrayal, I will kill him, but I promise to return the body intact.
I assume that's a joke.
We will see.
You've come a long way from the naive young man I met five years ago. You've become distrustful and suspicious. It suits you.
I had a good teacher.
[Jem'Hadar soldiers beam onto Runabout] Ah! Thank you for coming. Now would you kindly point us in the direction of the wormhole? [Jem'Hadar soldier angrily hits Garak in the face with a rifle and takes him and Worf hostage]
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.
[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.
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