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Posted by Aban Rune (Member # 226) on :

Did anyone else notice that Starfleet's original mission on DS9, that of bringing Bajor into the Federation, seems to have been lost during the last season.

The last time it was really mentioned was when Sisko started having those visions. This was around the same time the producers decided Sisko really was the Emissary.

I'm wondering if now that the war is over they'll be admitted.

Will we get a one liner in the next movie like:
"Captain's Log: The Enterprise remains docked at DS9 after my attending the final admittance ceremony welcoming Bajor into the Federation. All systems are functioning and we'll departing to start the movie in about an hour..."

What do you think? Is this an important enough issue for the creators to give us some more info on? Personally, I loved Kira in that Starfleet Uniform...

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Posted by Hobbes (Member # 138) on :

Yeah, she did look pretty good in Starfleet wear.

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Posted by The First One (Member # 35) on :

The idea for the movie I've been toying with has her in the uniform again. . . 8)

Posted by KXZ (Member # 119) on :

I always wondered who had command of DS9 now. Does Kira? If so, is the first officer Bajor or Starfleet? She should get command.

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Posted by Sol System (Member # 30) on :

Shouldn't this have spoiler warnings? Anyway, SPOILER.

As of the end of DS9, Kira was in command of the station. Starfleet ran the station for seven years at the request of the Bajoran government. Perhaps the Bajorans are now ready to take on a more active role, with Starfleet continuing to provide support.

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Posted by Aban Rune (Member # 226) on :

Well Kira taking command of the station for a time isn't without precedent. She did it before when Sisko left between seasons.

Personally, I think the next time we see something about DS9, we'll see anew Starfleet captain commanding the station (one which noone really likes). It'll also involve Sisko's return and Bajor's entrance into the Fed.

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Posted by The First One (Member # 35) on :

Nah. Why insist on another Federation officer? Kira can do the job.

The idea I have has Kira commanding DS9 which has become the centre for training and conversion of Bajoran militia into Starfleet. It's also 5 years later and she's a Captain, emphasizing when Sisko returns (from wherever it is he's been, he says vaguely, always mindful of spoilers) how everyone has moved on. And that's all you're getting for now! 8P

Oh, BTW: this purpose - it wouldn't be a special purpose by any chance? 8)

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Posted by Saboc on :

Yup, I also think Kira should get her own command.

With Miles O'Brian, Worf, and Odo left the station, I wonder who's the new chief of engineering, security and stuff.

And don't you think that it's time for Dr. Bashir to get promoted?

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Posted by Sol System (Member # 30) on :

Well, it depends on how the agreement to operate the station has changed. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of those positions have been taken over by their Bajoran counterparts.

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Posted by Lt. Tom on :

I would say that Bashir's overdue for a promotion, but in his case he was lucky not to get cashiered out of Starfleet.

Posted by Aban Rune (Member # 226) on :

Didn't Bashir get a promotion a couple years ago? And yes, that genetic enhansement thing will probably bump him to the bottom of the list.

I think the idea of DS9 becoming a training center is great. But think of the tension of a Captain in command that is a pain in the a$$ making Bajor's admittance into the Fed a pain for Kira (cause she thinks she can do the job better too). I just think it would be a very Starfleet thing for Starfleet to do, insisting that another Fleet officer run the show.

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Posted by The First One (Member # 35) on :

Yes, He was a JG, now he's a full Lieutenant.

Posted by Gaseous Anomaly (Member # 114) on :

With Odo gone, Quark would already have retired by now on the profits he made within one fortnight of Odo's departure.

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Posted by Masao (Member # 232) on :

Gaseous: Is your status line a "Hudsucker Proxy" reference?

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