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The Way of the Warrior (episode)

1.2 Act One
1.3 Act Two
1.4 Act Three
1.5 Act Four
1.6 Act Five
1.7 Act Six
1.8 Act Seven
1.9 Act Eight
1.10 Log entries
2 Memorable quotes
3.1 Story and script
3.2 Cast and characters
3.3 Production
3.4 Visual effects
3.5 Episode cuts
3.6 Reception
3.7.1 References to other episodes
3.7.2 Costumes and props
3.8 Klingon translations
3.10 Apocrypha
3.11 Remastered version
3.12 Video and DVD releases
4.1 Starring
4.2 Also starring
4.3 Guest stars
4.4 Special guest star
4.5 Co-stars
4.6 Uncredited co-stars
4.7 Stunt doubles
4.8.1 Other references
4.9 External links

Summary [ ]

The Deep Space 9 crew hunts a Changeling through the space station . Using wide-angle phaser sweeps , Captain Benjamin Sisko and Major Kira Nerys chase the Changeling to the Promenade , where it suddenly resumes humanoid shape and grabs hold of Doctor Julian Bashir after emerging from the Promenade directory . It is Odo , and the chase was really just a surprise drill. Kira asks the computer how much time it took to catch Odo; three hours and twenty-seven minutes is the answer. Odo laments that duration isn't good enough, noting how any other Founder would have had a field day with the station in that length of time, culminating in Bashir's death . The staff is then dismissed with a warning to scan anything and everything next time, given the other Founders' increased proclivity for shapeshifting. Another random drill is scheduled, and an offer from Quark to take bets on how long the staff will take to catch Odo is rebuffed.

Sisko gives Kasidy Yates rare Tholian silk

That night, when Kasidy Yates joins Sisko for a romantic dinner , she remarks that there have been some changes on Deep Space 9. Firstly, Sisko has shaved his head , of which Yates approves. Secondly, there has been a lot of " maintenance " done on the station lately. Sisko is secretive, but hints that the crew is preparing a few "surprises" in case the Dominion decides to attack the station. The recent revelation that Changelings have infiltrated the Alpha Quadrant has caused a large amount of unrest, and the Cardassians have responded by sealing their borders . The couple present each other with gifts – Sisko gives Kasidy a garment made from rare Tholian silk , while Kasidy returns the gesture by handing Sisko a Pike City Pioneers baseball cap from Cestus III .

Their dinner is interrupted when the new Klingon flagship , the IKS Negh'Var , decloaks at the station. Its commander , General Martok , requests shore leave at Deep Space 9. After Sisko agrees, the DS9 crew is amazed when an entire armada of Klingon ships decloaks around the station.

Act One [ ]

In Quark's , the Ferengi bartender nervously opines with O'Brien and Bashir that the Klingons who have arrived are awfully quiet. When Martok meets with Captain Sisko and Major Kira, he immediately wants them to use his d'k tahg to cut their palms , proving that they bleed and therefore are not Changelings. When the Klingon is satisfied that Sisko and Kira are really who they appear to be, Martok explains that the Klingon fleet have been sent to fight alongside their Federation allies against the Dominion. Sisko appreciates the gesture, but isn't sure it's necessary as their communications relay in the Gamma Quadrant hasn't detected any signs of Jem'Hadar activity for quite some time, but Martok insists that the Dominion will come, and the Klingons will remain in Bajoran space to counter the inevitable attack.

The DS9 crew resumes regular duties, despite the fact that the station's complement now includes countless Klingons. Kira and Jadzia Dax visit the holosuite , which recreates the Hoobishan Baths on Trill . Kira is distracted away from the holograms and unimpressed with them, admitting that she has never had much of an imagination . Odo and Garak have a quiet breakfast at the Replimat , where a worried Garak reveals that, since the destruction of the Obsidian Order , he has heard rumors of civil uprisings on Cardassia . Their meal is interrupted when a group of Klingons accosts Morn on the Promenade. Odo breaks up the altercation, but the lead Klingon, Drex , levels threats at both Garak and Odo. Odo tells the group of Klingons to leave the Promenade or be thrown in a holding cell .

Drex and his thugs later ambush and beat Garak in his tailor shop .

Act Two [ ]

As Bashir repairs the Cardassian's broken bones , he states he is surprised that Garak isn't pressing charges. Garak, in his usual manner, brushes off the beating but is wondering why Klingons have become so hostile to Cardassians.

Commander Kaybok

In Sisko's office, Kira reports that because Klingon ships keep cloaking and decloaking, it's impossible to get an exact count, but they've so far been able to identify at least twenty different warships in the vicinity of DS9. Just then, Dax picks up a priority one distress call from Kasidy Yates' freighter , the SS Xhosa . The ship is under attack, but her signal gets jammed before she can say who it is. Sisko and the crew board the USS Defiant , and after arriving at the Xhosa 's coordinates , they discover that Commander Kaybok of the Klingon Bird-of-Prey IKS M'Char is searching all vessels exiting Bajoran space for Changelings, including the Xhosa . When Sisko threatens Kaybok that the Defiant will open fire on the M'Char , the Klingon commander allows the Xhosa to break free of the M'Char 's tractor beam .

Once the senior officers return to Deep Space 9, Martok meets with Sisko again in his office , only to slam a d'k tahg onto Sisko's desk and leaves. Dax explains that the dagger belongs to Kaybok and that Martok gave it to Sisko to let him know that he executed Kaybok as punishment for disobeying his orders . Sisko realizes that something must be done now before the situation escalates out of control.

" Chief. It has been a long time. "

Remembering how Curzon once told him that the only people who can really handle Klingons are other Klingons, Sisko notifies Starfleet Command of the situation and Starfleet consequently dispatches Lieutenant Commander Worf to the station. Upon his arrival, Chief O'Brien welcomes his old crewmate aboard. A disgruntled Quark, however, upon seeing Worf, sarcastically remarks that precisely what the station needs is "another Klingon."

Act Three [ ]

Worf immediately goes to see Captain Sisko to introduce himself and report for duty. When Worf meets the captain, Sisko offers condolences for the loss of the USS Enterprise -D , calling it a good ship. Worf thanks Sisko for his condolences but is clearly uncomfortable discussing it. He conirms Sisko's understanding that he has been on extended leave at the Klingon monastery on Boreth . Sisko apologizes for interrupting Worf's leave, but Worf tells Sisko his leave was almost over. When Sisko asks where Worf will likely be assigned next, Worf admits he has been considering resigning from Starfleet. When asked why, Worf explains that living among Humans for most of his live has never been easy for him, but that it has become even harder for him since the Enterprise was destroyed and that he is no longer sure of his place in Starfleet anymore. Sisko tells Worf that, if he doesn't want the assignment, he will understand, but Worf tells Sisko that, until he decides one way or the other about resigning, he is going to do his duty. With that, Sisko gives Worf his assignment: find out what the Klingons are up to. Before Worf leaves, Sisko cautions him that he too once considered resigning from Starfleet, but now believes that would have been the wrong choice. He urges the Klingon to consider his decision carefully and Worf promises the captain he will keep that in mind.

Worf and Martok meet

Worf ventures into Quark's, surprising the Ferengi by asking for prune juice over the traditional Klingon choice of bloodwine . Chief O'Brien asks his old shipmate to join him and introduces him to Doctor Bashir and darts . Worf's first try at the sport ends up with him throwing the dart halfway through the board. Then, Kira and Dax emerge from the holosuite, dressed in bright, colorful and extravagant medieval clothes, arguing over the fact that Kira knocked out Sir Lancelot . O'Brien introduces Worf to the two, and while Kira is embarrassed and tries to explain the clothes, Dax is quite taken with him. Just then, Drex starts to stir up trouble, so Worf decides it's the perfect time to make his first attempt at finding out what the Klingons are up to. He picks a fight with Drex and takes the warrior's d'k tahg . Drex's father, who happens to be General Martok, comes to Worf's quarters to demand the return of his son's " honor ". There, Worf voices his disappointment in Martok for the general's dishonorable tactics of harassing personnel and ships, but Martok vows that it is all in the Alpha Quadrant's best interests.

Afterwards, Worf vents his frustration on a tactical holosuite program. When Dax arrives, she challenges him to a battle with bat'leths . After a brief fight, Worf gains the upper hand and sweeps Dax off her feet. Dax rhetorically asks whether the simulation made Worf feel better. Worf is frustrated at the situation, noting that his contacts on the Klingon homeworld refuse to speak with him. Dax suggests that, with so many Klingons on the station, surely one of them owes the House of Mogh a favor and might be willing to reveal the true reason they are there.

Worf invites an old family friend, Klingon officer Huraga , for a drink. When they consume a large quantity of bloodwine and become drunk, Worf presses Huraga for information. Owing Worf's father, Mogh , as Mogh had saved Huraga's House during their feud with the House of Duras , Huraga tells Worf all about the "glorious battle" that awaits them ahead.

What Worf learns disturbs him, so much so that he hesitates to tell Sisko. Odo argues with Worf on the Promenade and tells the Klingon that no matter what choice he makes, it is his duty to inform Sisko which side he's on before it's too late.

Martok in DS9's wardroom

Worf decides to tell Sisko the ominous truth – the Klingons are about to attack Cardassia. The rumors are true; the Central Command has been overthrown by civilian resistance and power has been transferred to civilian authorities. The Klingons are convinced that Changeling infiltrators are responsible, although they have no hard proof. But they are convinced that civilians couldn't have done it without outside help.

In the wardroom , Sisko confronts Martok and demands that the Klingons call off their attack. Martok hints that Chancellor Gowron will be told of Worf's involvement in uncovering news of the planned attack. Worf himself feels guilty that he has essentially betrayed the Klingon Empire . When Sisko points out that Starfleet will never support an unprovoked invasion and that the attack will place the Federation-Klingon alliance in jeopardy, Martok claims he will return to his ship and consult with Gowron.

However, once Martok beams aboard his ship, he sends a message to the Klingon fleet, ordering them to begin their attack. The fleet cloaks and warps away from the station, heading straight for Cardassia Prime.

Act Four [ ]

The crew of DS9 meets in the wardroom. The Federation Council has ordered them not to get involved until they speak with Gowron, a decision supported by the Bajoran government . Bashir asks if they are going to warn the Cardassians of the invasion, but Dax points out that they would be betraying the Klingons by so doing. O’Brien wonders if the Klingons are correct and that the Dominion has indeed taken over the Cardassian government, to which Odo states this is how the Founders would set about gaining control of Cardassia. Kira states that the Obsidian Order's destruction gave the Cardassian dissident movement the strength and momentum it needed to take over the government, without Dominion involvement. Worf points out that this is irrelevant – many Klingons in the Empire believe they have been at peace for too long and that the Empire must expand in order to survive. The looming Dominion threat has given them an excuse to attack and conquer. If the Klingons have returned to "the old ways" of conquest, Bajor , and potentially the Federation , are at risk and the crew need to do something to prevent that from happening.

Sisko tries an unorthodox tactic – he invites Garak into the wardroom to measure the Starfleet captain for a new suit. As Garak works, the crew make sure the tailor overhears the fact that one-third of the Klingon military is currently heading into Cardassian space and will arrive within the hour. Garak excuses himself, and immediately afterwards returns to his shop to warn Gul Dukat . Busy fighting the civilian insurgency, the Cardassian Union is unprepared for a possible Klingon invasion.

" The peace treaty between the Federation and the Klingon Empire has ended. "

Later in Ops, Kira reports that the outlying Cardassian colonies were overrun almost immediately by the Klingons. But now that the Cardassian fleet has been mobilized, the Klingons are meeting stronger resistance. Dax jokingly says that it's almost as if somebody warned the Cardassians they were coming. Kira then says it'll hopefully make the Klingons think twice about what they're doing, but Worf says that's unlikely as now that the battle has begun, Martok and his troops will settle for nothing less than victory. Just then, Sisko exits his office with bad news: the Federation Council have decided to officially condemn the invasion, and in response, Gowron has expelled all Federation citizens from the Klingon Empire and recalled his ambassadors from the Federation. But that not all he did; the Klingons have withdrawn from the Khitomer Accords . The Federation-Klingon alliance has been officially dissolved. Despite this, however, O'Brien reports a Klingon ship has decloaked and requests permission to dock, claiming to have Chancellor Gowron on board, who wishes to personally speak with Worf.

Gowron attempts to recruit Worf

Aboard the Klingon ship, Gowron happily greets Worf and tells him that, despite everything, he still considers him a friend and ally. He then tells Worf why he is there; he wants him to leave Starfleet and join the Klingons in the battle which will give him a chance to redeem himself in the eyes of his people.

Act Five [ ]

Despite wanting to return to his people and knowing that he owes the chancellor much for restoring his honor and giving Kurn a seat on the Klingon High Council , Worf refuses, telling Gowron that he will not break his oath to Starfleet, nor will he support an unwarranted attack. Enraged, Gowron warns Worf that, if he refuses, the House of Mogh will be stripped of all its assets, Kurn will be removed from the High Council, and Worf himself will be exiled from the Klingon Empire and left with nothing. When Worf replies he'll still have his honor, Gowron simply says, " So be it. "

Later, Worf sits in Quark's, deep in thought, and is joined by O'Brien. After reminiscing over how they saved Captain Picard from the Borg , and how Worf knew they would succeed despite the overwhelming odds, he says he has decided to resign. O'Brien tries to convince him otherwise, assuring Worf that Starfleet is sure to build another Enterprise soon, but as far as Worf is concerned, the ship and the life he knew are gone. As he cannot return to Boreth and feels that his son is much happier living on Earth , Worf decides to apply for a commission with a distant cruiser fleet in the Nyberrite Alliance . Believing he is a liability to Captain Sisko's dealing with the Klingons, he asks Sisko to accept his resignation, but Sisko refuses – Starfleet needs Worf now more than ever before. Indeed, word soon arrives that the Klingons have broken through the Cardassian fleet.

Kasidy and Sisko's first kiss together

Sisko contacts the new Cardassian government, the Detapa Council , only to see the face of Dukat. Apparently, Dukat switched sides when it was clear that the coup would succeed. Sisko devises a plan: if Dukat can get the Council on a ship and rendezvous with the Defiant , they can seek refuge on Deep Space 9. Since the Klingons will execute all government officials in their invasion of Cardassia, Dukat agrees. Worf points out that – if Martok is correct, and members of the Detapa Council have been replaced by Changelings – then the Defiant will help them escape. Sisko considers it a risk worth taking. Knowing the Klingons may end up attacking the station, he orders the new weapons systems be checked and a partial evacuation of the civilian population. On his way to the airlock, Sisko runs into Kasidy, who had just got back an hour ago. The two muse how lousy their timing has been but share their first kiss .

Sisko, Dax, Bashir, and Worf take the cloaked Defiant toward the rendezvous point. Worf admits he feels strange being on a Federation starship with a cloaking device, but Sisko assures him he'll get used to it. Bashir reminds Sisko that their agreement with the Romulans regarding the cloaking device strictly forbids its use in the Alpha Quadrant. Sisko is aware of this, but also knows there are probably countless Klingon ships between them, and Dukat and he wants to make it to the rendezvous in one piece. In response, Bashir tells Sisko he will not say anything if he doesn't, to which Sisko replies with a subtle wink .

Later, the Defiant comes across a debris field of Cardassian ships destroyed by the Klingon invaders. Although there may be survivors, the only way to find out is decloaking the Defiant to use the main sensors. Worf advises against it, warning there are probably Klingon ships cloaked and lying in-wait. When Bashir argues that that doesn't sound very honorable, Worf replies that, to Klingons, in war there is nothing more honorable than winning. Despite the chance of survivors and over Bashir's objection, Sisko knows making the rendezvous is more important and decides not to take the risk. When the Defiant arrives at the coordinates, they find three Klingon Birds-of-Prey are in the vicinity and are attacking the Cardassian cruiser Prakesh .

Act Six [ ]

When the Klingons ignore the Defiant 's hails and fire the first shot, the starship targets the lead Bird-of-Prey and seriously damages its engines. With the Prakesh 's shields, weapons and engines obliterated, Sisko is left with no choice but to drop the Defiant 's shields and transport Dukat and the Council off their impaired vessel, but he also decides to err on the side of caution and orders that they undergo blood screenings. Sisko gambles that the Defiant 's ablative armor will be sufficient against the attacks from the Birds-of-Prey. The Defiant begins firing at will and destroys the second Klingon vessel in the process.

The Prakesh , battered and damaged by continuous attacks, finally explodes

When a larger Vor'cha -class attack cruiser joins the melee, Worf uses his tactical experience and suggests the use of a modulated tractor beam to deflect some of the Klingon disruptor fire. The Defiant crew is successful in rescuing all the Detapa Council members, although the Defiant 's cloaking device has been damaged. The Defiant flies to maximum warp as the Prakesh explodes, and two Klingon vessels follow the starship. Meanwhile, Doctor Bashir has examined all the Council members, including Dukat, and determined that no-one aboard is a Changeling.

The Defiant successfully reaches Deep Space 9, where O'Brien detects the pursuing Klingon ships. As the Defiant approaches the station, the crew detect several dozen Klingon ships. O'Brien has requested reinforcements from Starfleet Command, but the relief task force, under command of Admiral Hastur , has not yet reached the station. Sisko makes the decision to sound battle stations.

Act Seven [ ]

The DS9 crew man their battle stations, preparing for the Klingons to attack, while civilians are evacuated off the Promenade (including a reluctant Quark, who wanted to defend his bar with his disruptor pistol, only to find that Rom has cannibalized it for replicator repair). The Detapa Council are sequestered away by Dukat and, unexpectedly, Garak, who raises a Cardassian disruptor to fight alongside Dukat.

Martok and Gowron hail the station and offer an ultimatum – surrender the Cardassian officials, or the Klingons will take the Council members by force. Even when Sisko tells the two Klingons that the councilors have all been given blood screenings and confirmed to not be Changelings, Martok and Gowron remain determined to conquer Cardassia. Gowron urges Sisko to surrender, claiming the old station is as defenseless as a toothless old Grishnar cat , to which Sisko confidently replies with an assurance that the "old cat" might not be as "toothless" as Gowron thinks it is. Due to the Dominion threat, Deep Space 9 has been given some major tactical upgrades – the station is now equipped with more than 5,000 photon torpedoes ready to fire.

Nevertheless, Gowron ushers in the prospect of battle by declaring, in Klingon , Kahless ' battle cry: " Today is a good day to die! " The Klingon fleet begins their attack.

Act Eight [ ]

DS9 fires its new armaments

When the Klingon fleet enters weapons range, DS9 unleashes several volleys of the station's new armaments. With multiple phaser banks and telescoping photon torpedo launchers , the station destroys ship after ship. Furious, Gowron orders the Negh'Var to fire its cannons directly at DS9's shield generators . The station's defensive systems fail, and Klingon boarding parties beam into Ops , the Promenade, and the Cardassians' quarters. After a series of firefights and fierce hand-to-hand combat, the DS9 crew manage to regain control of the situation. An injured O'Brien restores the shields, and Dax announces the arrival of the Starfleet reinforcements, six ships led by the USS Venture . Gowron has little choice but to retreat. He parts with one final threat: " You have sided against us in battle. And this we do not forgive… or forget. " ( See also: First Battle of Deep Space 9 )

As the Klingons retreat and the Venture arrives, life on the station returns to normal. Quark reopens the bar, much to the delight of Morn, and Garak returns to his tailor shop. As Worf packs up his belongings, Sisko arrives with his discharge papers, wanting him to look them over before he sends them to Starfleet and makes his resignation official. Sisko tells Worf that he also considered leaving Starfleet after the death of his wife , believing that, once he took off the uniform, the pain would go away. But he soon realized that the pain would only end up catching up to him, and the only way he could beat it was to stand his ground and face it. In the end, he knows what he is and what he will always be – a Starfleet officer. Worf finally realizes that resigning from Starfleet won't help him move on from the destruction of the Enterprise and decides to stay in the service. Sisko offers to speak with the captain of the Venture to see if he has a position for him. Worf, however, instead requests a posting on Deep Space 9.

Worf wears a red Starfleet uniform

Worf later reports for duty in Ops, taking the post of strategic operations officer and wearing a red Starfleet uniform . The rest of the senior staff congratulate him on his new posting, as Worf confides to O'Brien that he looks forward to new challenges in the command division . Sisko reports that Dukat and the rest of the Detapa Council returned to Cardassia Prime safely and have sent thanks, although everyone knows Dukat will end up taking most of the credit. The news is not all good, however, as the Klingons are continuing to remain near DS9. They have refused to abandon several Cardassian colonies they seized and have started fortifying their positions. Sisko tells his crew that they also won't be backing down but will be staying right where they are – aboard Deep Space 9.

Log entries [ ]

Captain's log, Deep Space 9, 2372

Memorable quotes [ ]

" I didn't know you spoke Klingon. " " Oh, you'd be surprised at the things you can learn when you're doing alterations. "

" Ah, but I dealt them several cutting remarks which, no doubt, did severe damage to their egos. " " This isn't funny. " " I'm serious, Doctor. Thanks to your ministrations, I'm almost completely healed! But the damage I did to them will last a lifetime…. "

" The longer the Klingons are here, the worse things are going to get. Whatever you decide to do, you'd better do it soon. " " Curzon told me once that in the long run, the only people who can really handle the Klingons… are Klingons. Get me Starfleet Command. "

" Commander Worf. " " Chief. It has been a long time. " " Too long. Welcome aboard. "

" Just what this station needs… another Klingon. "

" I was sorry to hear about the Enterprise . She was a good ship. "

" Let me guess, Klingon bloodwine. " " Prune juice. Chilled. " (laughs) " Prune juice! " (stops laughing when Worf glares at him) " If you say so. "

" Nice hat. "

" You forget, I am not only a Klingon warrior; I am a Starfleet officer, and Starfleet deserves an explanation! " " They will get one soon enough. Until then, know this: my mission will determine the fate of the Klingon Empire. Interfere, and you risk destroying us all! "

" Commander. I just wanted to say that I understand what you're going through. I've also had to choose between duty and loyalty to my people. " " Yes, I have read your Starfleet security file. " " Frankly, Mr. Worf, I don't care which choice you make. But you owe it to Captain Sisko to let him know which side you're on, before it's too late. Enjoy the view. "

" The Klingons? Why would the Klingons invade us? " " According to my sources, the Klingon High Council believes that Cardassia has been taken over by the Founders. " " That's ridiculous. " " Is it? " " Garak, you have got to talk to Sisko. Tell him he has to find some way to stop the Klingons. Cardassia has enough problems right now. " " You're having trouble keeping the civilians in line? " " How do you know about that? " " I'm afraid that since the fall of the Obsidian Order, Cardassian security isn't what it used to be. " " Yes. Shame about the Order. I suppose there won't be much demand for your services anymore. Looks like you'll be hemming women's dresses for the rest of your life. " " We can stand here all day reminding ourselves just how much we hate each other, but you don't have the time. The Klingon fleet will reach Cardassian territory in less than one hour. I suggest you prepare for them. "

" Well, what did the Federation Council say? " " They've decided to condemn the Klingon invasion. In response, Gowron has expelled all Federation citizens from the Klingon Empire and recalled his ambassadors from the Federation. " " You're saying he cut off diplomatic relations? " " He's done more than that. The Klingons have withdrawn from the Khitomer Accords. The peace treaty between the Federation and the Klingon Empire has ended. "

" Don't get killed. " " I'll do my best. "

" Sir, I hate to bring this up, but our agreement with the Romulans expressly prohibits use of the cloaking device in the Alpha Quadrant. " " You're right, it does. But there are hundreds of Klingon ships between us and Dukat, and I intend to make that rendezvous in one piece. " " Well, I won't tell the Romulans if you don't. " (Sisko winks)

" Thank you, Doctor, but if you don't mind, I would like to go to the bridge now. " " This will only take a minute. Your arm, please. " " What is the meaning of this? " " Just a simple blood screening. " " I assure you, Doctor, I am not a Changeling. " " Then you have nothing to worry about. " " I find this whole procedure offensive. " " And I find you offensive. Now hold out your arm or I'll have a security officer do it for you. "

" Captain, would you kindly inform this security guard that he does not have to monitor my every move? It makes me feel unwelcome. " " Looks like I won, Benjamin. You owe me dinner. " " And what is that supposed to mean? " " Captain Sisko bet me that you would thank him for the rescue before you started complaining. " " I lost. "

" The Klingons?!? First it was the Cardassians… then it was the Dominion… now it's the Klingons! How's a Ferengi supposed to make an honest living in a place like this? "

" Doctor. " " Constable. What can I do for you? " " I just want you to know I'll be assigning a security team to the infirmary for your protection. " " Well, thank you, but I'd rather you didn't. I'm going to have wounded people in here. The last thing I need is a team of deputies having a firefight in my doorway. " " I understand. Just do me a favor. Don't count on that blue uniform to protect you. In the heat of battle, Klingons aren't very choosy about their targets. Doctor or no doctor, you might end up having to defend yourself. " " Well, hopefully it won't come to that. But if it does, I promise you I'll be ready. " " That's all I ask. " " And while we're on the subject, Constable, I'm sure there's more than one Klingon who thinks that slaying a Changeling would be worthy of a song or two. " " Doctor, if a Klingon were to kill me, I'd expect nothing less than an entire opera on the subject. " " Maybe. I just don't want to have to listen to it. Watch your back. "

" Come on, Quark, move it along. You should be in the emergency shelter by now. " " I'm not going to any emergency shelter. This is my bar, and I'm going to defend it. " " Really? And how do you plan to do that? " " With this. " " You're going to hit them with a box? " " No. This is my disruptor pistol. The one I used to carry in the old days, when I was serving on that Ferengi freighter. " " I thought you were the ship's cook. " " That's right. And every member of that crew thought he was a food critic. If the Klingons try to get through these doors, I'll be ready for them. " (reads note in the empty box) " 'Dear Quark, I used parts from your disruptor to fix the replicators. Will return them soon. Rom.' " " I will kill him! " " With what? "

" That's close enough, Garak. " " I wanted to make sure that the council members were safe. " " Hoping, no doubt, that your concern would curry some political favor? " " Oh, and I take it your concern is motivated strictly by patriotism. " " Oh, the council members are well aware of my patriotism. And the sacrifices I was willing to make in order to save them. Now, why don't you go back to your little tailor shop and sew something? " " Because if the Klingons do invade this station, you may just need… my help. Who would have thought that the two of us would be fighting side by side? " " Just remember when you fire that thing, you're aiming it at a Klingon. " " I'll try to keep that in mind. "

" I find this hand-to-hand combat really quite distasteful! " " I suppose you prefer the simplicity of an interrogation chamber! " " You have to admit, it's much more civilized! "

" This is exactly what the Founders want: Klingon against Cardassian! Federation against Klingon! The more we fight each other, the weaker we'll get, and the less chance we have against the Dominion! "

" Consider what you do here, Gowron. Kahless himself said, 'Destroying an empire to win a war is no victory…' " " …and ending a battle to save an empire is no defeat. "

" I do not intend to hand victory to the Dominion. But let your people know that the Klingon Empire will remember what has happened here. You have sided against us in battle, and this we do not forgive… or forget! "

" I finally realized that it wasn't Starfleet that I wanted to get away from: I was trying to escape the pain I felt after my wife's death. I thought I could take the uniform, wrap it around that pain, and toss them both away. But it doesn't work like that. Running may help, for a little while – but sooner or later the pain catches up with you, and the only way to get rid of it is to stand your ground and face it. "

" Looks like the Klingons are here to stay. " " Maybe they are, but so are we. "

Background information [ ]

Season 4 introduced several changes to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine . These included a new title sequence, new credits, and promotions for several characters. For more information, please see DS9 Season 4 .

Story and script [ ]

At the end of the third season , the writers had planned on doing a " Changelings on Earth " storyline, which would end on a cliffhanger. However, Paramount said that they didn't want a cliffhanger ending, forcing the writers to go in a different direction. This not only necessitated a rethinking of the end of the third season, but also a rethinking of the opening of the fourth . The "Changelings on Earth" two-parter was molded into the fourth season episodes " Homefront " and " Paradise Lost ", while the rethinking of the end of Season 3 produced " The Adversary ", a show which left things very open-ended as to how the series was to proceed. Falling ratings had led to the studio giving the producers a mandate to do "something" to shake up the series. Initially, there was some discussion about having the Vulcans leave the United Federation of Planets . However, Ira Steven Behr found himself returning to the episode " The Die is Cast ", specifically a line spoken by one of the Founders ; " After today, the only threat remaining to us from the Alpha Quadrant are the Klingons and the Federation . And I doubt either of them will be a threat for much longer. " Behr discussed the line with Ronald D. Moore , who had written it. Behr commented to Moore, " Maybe we're making a mistake. Maybe the Vulcans should not be the ones leaving the Federation. Maybe it's the Klingons who should break off diplomatic relations. That might bring more heat to it. " Behr then pitched a Klingon arc to Rick Berman , who loved the idea. Behr and Berman then brought up the idea to the producers, who liked it but wanted another element. In response, Berman suggested using the opportunity to bring in the popular Worf as a main character. ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion , pp. 250 & 255-256; Captains' Logs Supplemental - The Unauthorized Guide to the New Trek Voyages , p. 100) Stated Behr, " We thought bringing in Worf would be a good idea because it would bring all the fans who miss the Klingons. " ( Star Trek - Where No One Has Gone Before , paperback ed., p. 200)
Ronald D. Moore reacted positively to the suggestion that the Klingon-Federation alliance be broken. " I thought it was a necessary step forward, " he remarked. Though Moore thought the alliance was "cool and interesting" because it varied the Klingons from how they had been portrayed in Star Trek: The Original Series , he found the alliance was also restrictive and somewhat "defanged" the Klingons. As he saw it, only the internal politics and Worf family material could be depicted, rather than any sense of the Klingons as antagonists. " Ultimately, though, they're just great villains, worthy adversaries and very interesting. I think that's why we brought them back that way, " Moore concluded. ( Captains' Logs Supplemental - The Unauthorized Guide to the New Trek Voyages , p. 101)
Robert Hewitt Wolfe was somewhat concerned how this episode would incorporate the Worf character into Deep Space Nine . " It was a really a situation of bringing Worf in, but not surrendering the show to a new character, " he said. " When a lot of shows are in the process of bringing in a new character, there's always a danger of slighting the characters that are already established [….] My biggest concern about bringing on Worf, wasn't so much servicing Worf [….] My concern was protecting what we had done in the previous seasons. " ("Flashback: The Way of the Warrior", Star Trek Magazine issue 127 )
Upon introducing Worf onto DS9 in this episode, the writing staff chose to elaborate on his backstory. " The character dynamic that we went for is that, basically, following the destruction of the Enterprise , his home was destroyed, " recalled Ronald D. Moore. ( Captains' Logs Supplemental - The Unauthorized Guide to the New Trek Voyages , p. 100)
Michael Dorn summarized this episode by saying, " The Klingons had finally gone nuts, basically. " ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion , p. 259)
The scene between Garak and Quark in which they discuss root beer was one of several scenes that were added late in production because the episode was coming up a few minutes short. Ira Steven Behr said of the scene, " It was never meant as a joke. It was two aliens giving their individual viewpoints about what it was like to live under the Federation . They have serious problems with the whole Federation philosophy, and the fact that it's such a behemoth organization. But at the same time… even though they question the giant, they want the giant on their side when they're in trouble. " ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion , p. 261)
A scripted portion of the scene between Kira and O'Brien where they discuss upgrades to the station saw O'Brien reveal that he and Bashir were occasionally participating in a holosuite program based on the Battle of Britain . In the scene extension, Kira sought O'Brien's advice on how to enjoy the holosuite programs, referring to an earlier scene with Kira and Dax, where Kira expresses unease in the holographic Hoobishan Baths. ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion - A Series Guide and Script Library )

Cast and characters [ ]

Michael Dorn approved of how the Klingons are portrayed in this episode, observing that it made the Klingons what they had originally been created to be, by turning them into antagonists again. ( Star Trek - Where No One Has Gone Before , paperback ed., p. 201)
As he had worked with many members of the production crew on TNG, Dorn found adapting to his new working conditions was fairly straightforward. " It was actually comfortable and familiar. But just below the surface it was tense for me, " he admitted, " and the combination of emotions was pretty interesting. " ( Star Trek - Where No One Has Gone Before , paperback ed., p. 201)
Michael Dorn liked how Worf is characterized in this episode. " With the destruction of the Enterprise , Worf's world is gone. That's an interesting acting choice for any actor, " he commented. " You've got to play a guy who's just lost. Before, he had his comrades around him, at least he was on the best ship in the galaxy, and he had the opportunity to fight and be honorable. But DS9 is like a station in Alaska or something. He doesn't consider it a punishment, but it's not the choicest assignment, either. I think he brings a lot of different things we definitely haven't seen yet. It's all very exciting. " ( Captains' Logs Supplemental - The Unauthorized Guide to the New Trek Voyages , pp. 100-101)
Alexander Siddig commented, " That was a landmark for […] the actors, because we met Michael Dorn for the first time on our show. We all got a chance to work with Michael on that one, which was great fun. Once we got going with Worf being there and settled down to doing it, we realized it wasn't going to be such a nightmare and that everything was probably going to be terrific. We all enjoyed that one and I particularly liked Chief O'Brien's line about his liking the look of Worf in red. It was such an unusual line and made me think that maybe O'Brien has a new sartorial eye that we never noticed before. " ( The Official Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Magazine issue 15 , p. 24)
Cirroc Lofton ( Jake Sisko ) does not appear in this episode, though he is mentioned by Kasidy when he told her that Sisko was about to leave on a mission. This is the only season premiere from which he is absent.

Production [ ]

The first day of production on this episode was Tuesday 11 July 1995 . On that day, the cast and crew, now including Michael Dorn, reported to work to begin filming the episode. ( Star Trek - Where No One Has Gone Before , paperback ed., p. 201)
James L. Conway directed this episode while he was in the running to direct the next Star Trek film , Star Trek: First Contact . He commented, " I knew that I'd be up for the movie and be pitched to (then- Paramount boss) Sherry Lansing. So, for me, that two-hour episode was sort of an audition [….] It was very intimidating. But in my mind I had to prove to Rick Berman and Sherry that I could do this. So I put everything I possibly could into 'Way of the Warrior'. It was a two-hour, sixteen days, two eight-day weeks. " [1]
When it came time to film the root beer scene towards the end of the production schedule, Armin Shimerman and Andrew Robinson wanted to play the scene with an obvious layer of subtext, but James L. Conway felt it should be played exclusively for laughs. In the end, Ira Steven Behr came down on the subtext side of the debate. ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion , p. 261) Shimerman had to fight to play the scene the way he wanted. He commented, " it's of great satisfaction to me that it's one of the most popular scene from Deep Space Nine because it would have been a totally different scene had we done it the way it was written. " [2]
Stunt Coordinator Dennis Madalone enjoyed filming the battle scenes between the crew in Ops and the Klingon boarding parties. Madalone commented, " That was one of my most enjoyable fights because on one side of the room Michael Dorn was taking out two or three guys, and Nana Visitor was taking out a couple of Klingons, and being stabbed [….] She really sold that whole plate. I remember Dax taking out a whole bunch of Klingons. The director gave me free rein to create and make things look busy. " ("Flashback: The Way of the Warrior", Star Trek Magazine issue 127 )
The holographic skull fighter in the holosuite was originally played by Dennis Madalone. He took a hit in his eye in the fight scene with Michael Dorn, and stunt actor Tom Morga took over for Madalone, so both stuntmen are present in the final aired version of the fight scene. ( Information provided by Dennis Madalone )
On 19 July 1995, A-camera filmed at least one take of a scene featuring Dennis Madalone as a Bajoran security deputy on the upper level of the Promenade, firing his phaser twice and then falling backwards. ( What We Left Behind )
In the fight scenes between the Klingons and the DS9 crew, only a few stuntmen appeared. They were "re-used" and most of them were shot twice or three times and appeared in the next scene in a different place. ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion , p. 263)
In one scene, a security officer played by stunt actress Leslie Hoffman answers, " Thanks. " The voice was added in postproduction, using another voice than Hoffman's. ( Information provided by Leslie Hoffman )

Visual effects [ ]

Proposed design for a Klingon battleship by John Eaves

As his first task on Deep Space Nine , illustrator John Eaves , who was hired during the hiatus between seasons three and four, was assigned to design several new Klingon ships which were intended to first be depicted in this episode. Eaves drew a number of concepts, based upon existing models, but with numerous surface alterations. Ultimately, however, none of his proposed designs were included in the episode, as, due to budgetary constraints, the producers decided to use regular Klingon ships for the battle scenes instead (apart from the IKS Negh'Var , which, originally intended for a one-time-only appearance in TNG : " All Good Things... ", was hurriedly brought back from the opening leg of a touring display, Star Trek: The Exhibition , in Scotland). ( Deep Space Nine Sketchbook: John Eaves , DS9 Season 4 DVD special features) John Eaves' work on this episode was not in vain, as his discarded Klingon ship design later served as the basis for the 22nd century Klingon Bird-of-Prey in the series Star Trek: Enterprise . [3] [4]
Both Gary Hutzel and Glenn Neufeld were assigned to this episode as co-visual effects supervisors. Usually, they did alternating episodes, but due to the level of effects needed for this show, it was felt that the talents of both men were required. ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion , p. 263)
During the battle sequences between the Federation and Klingon fleets, the effects department used Playmates toys, Ertl model kits and Hallmark Bird-of-Prey Christmas ornaments in the background, in an effort to keep production costs down. When one of the toy ships was required to explode, special effects manager Gary Monak filled it with explosives and party glitter. ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion , pp. 263-265)

Episode cuts [ ]

Dax and Kira in the baths holoprogram
Bashir and O'Brien eating sand peas at Quark's, while Quark mentions the quiet Klingons
Odo and Quark discussing Quark's intention to defend his bar and the discovery of the missing disruptor pistol
According to Ronald D. Moore , when the show was finished, it was actually too long, and there was some discussion about whether to cut the root beer scene, but Moore fought for it to remain. However, the scene was almost cut again when the episode was cut into two parts for syndication. ( Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages , p. 105)

Reception [ ]

James L. Conway was proud of this episode. " It turned out spectacular, " he enthused, " and that gave me confidence to go in and give a whole long pitch about how I'd do the movie [….] And [the installment] turned out great. So, for me, it was a lot of fun for a lot of reasons. " [5]
Robert Hewitt Wolfe enjoyed the action of this episode, which he noted "appeals to the thirteen-year-old boy in all of us." But he thought the episode had achieved much more than this. He commented, " What makes me proud about this episode is that we managed to find the time to do something nice for every character on the series. Everybody got a moment or two that was very true to their characters; that was fun and exciting, and we used it as a chance to showcase all of our characters, not just introduce a new one. " ( Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages , p. 105) Wolfe elaborated on his comments, " I thought it was a very satisfying story. I thought it was attention grabbing. I hope it served its purpose in bringing back some of the TNG fans to the show, to make its case that DS9 was something really special. That it really deserved attention. I thought it did a great job. More to the point, it didn't ignore our already rich, established characters to do that. Every character in there had a great moment – an action sequence or a couple of action moments of their own, so we didn't just make it a Worf show [….] I was happy that DS9 didn't become the Worf show. We just had this great new element in addition to all the other great characters [….] 'Way of the Warrior' did that, bringing in a new, great character to our family without throwing out all the wonderful things that had been done up to that point. " ("Flashback: The Way of the Warrior", Star Trek Magazine issue 127 )
Ira Steven Behr similarly noted, " I thought it was a real strong opening to the season. It had all the typical Deep Space Nine elements: It had action, comedy, relationships, and it was actually kind of fun. " Behr also was impressed by the direction of Jim Conway. He noted, " I thought the scene at the end between Sisko and Worf was as finely an enacted scene as you're going to find in the franchise. I would point to that scene for anyone who has any doubts about Sisko. I thought he was strong, understanding and told it like it was. I was very proud of that scene and I'm proud of that episode. " ( Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages , p. 105)
The reason Ronald D. Moore fought for the root beer scene to remain in this episode was that it was his favorite scene in the entire installment. He noted, " A great scene. Andy and Armin played it so well, and it's one of the stand-out moments of the season, if not the series. That's always what DS9 is good at, these characters. " ( Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages , p. 105) Moore also believed that Sisko's new appearance (which debuted in this episode) added a great deal to the scene where Sisko is in the wardroom with Worf and Martok . " It's a tense scene, and they're looking at each other but you get the impression that Avery is the guy in the room you've got to worry about. Sisko, suddenly, is the most threatening presence and the guy who is just going to kick your ass. There are two Klingons with him, and he's just blowing them away. I think it's really given him an edgy presence, which is great. " ( Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages , p. 102) Moore also admitted that he wasn't excited about bringing the Klingons into the DS9 TV series as a regular adversary. ( What We Left Behind )
This episode's initial airing took place after the news was leaked that Michael Dorn would be reprising his role of Lieutenant Commander Worf on DS9. ( Captains' Logs Supplemental - The Unauthorized Guide to the New Trek Voyages , p. 100)
Alexander Siddig noted that, due to this episode introducing Worf into the DS9 series, this episode was "a landmark for the fans." ( The Official Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Magazine issue 15 , p. 24) However, there was reportedly some concern from fans that dissolving the Federation-Klingon alliance, causing the two sides to resume their former militaristic stances, would directly breach what was widely considered to be one of Gene Roddenberry 's personal accomplishments in creating Star Trek: The Next Generation . Ronald D. Moore and Robert Hewitt Wolfe later objected to this notion, Wolfe stating, " I wouldn't call the idea retro Star Trek . " ( Captains' Logs Supplemental - The Unauthorized Guide to the New Trek Voyages , p. 101)
Author Una McCormack commented, " I started watching with 'The Way of the Warrior', and I think that's quite a good place to come into DS9; it's a very slick episode, the show has a new surety of touch. You feel immediately immersed in this quite detailed and rich milieu […] so I felt that I was watching a well-imagined show with plenty going on that I could learn about and discover. It didn't feel cardboard, it felt as if it had depth. " [6]
Writer Christopher Priest thought that this episode was the start of Worf being a much more interesting character than he was on TNG. [7]
This episode was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects.
In Star Trek 101 (p. 125), Terry J. Erdmann and Paula M. Block list "The Way of the Warrior" as being one of the "Ten Essential Episodes" from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine .
Cinefantastique ranked "The Way of the Warrior" as the second-best episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine . ( Cinefantastique , Vol. 32, No. 4/5, p. 97)
Erika Lippoldt commented: " The reintroduction of a core TNG cast-member as a regular on another series could have felt cheap or forced—but fortunately for us, it turned out to be a wonderfully executed season premiere. The continued exploration of Worf's identity struggle between Klingon and Starfleet, his integration into the ensemble of this show—while doing them justice as well—and the cool action made for an extremely satisfying episode ". [8]

Continuity [ ]

This is the first episode where Sisko is bald, a look that he maintained for the remainder of the series.
Sisko waits to have the weapons array activated until the Klingons have already attacked, then orders the weapons to be fired in volleys, beginning with even-numbered photon launchers, then odd-numbered ones, then phasers. At that point he tries to hail Gowron, hoping that the display of the station's firepower and the destruction of several Klingon ships will be enough to get them to call off the attack, but the Klingons ignore their hail. Only then does he finally order all weapons to fire at will. In " Call to Arms ", when faced with similarly massive assault on the station, it is shown that Sisko uses a very different strategy to defend against the Dominion (the weapons array is already activated when the Dominion attacks, and he orders all weapons to fire immediately) presumably because, unlike with the Klingons, he isn't harboring hope of resolving the battle with any kind of diplomacy.
In this episode, while on the bridge of the Defiant , Worf comments that he has never been on a Federation ship with a cloaking device . However, in TNG : " The Pegasus ", he was aboard the Enterprise -D as it engaged an experimental cloaking device .

References to other episodes [ ]

This episode contains many references to other episodes of Deep Space Nine as well as Star Trek: The Next Generation :
This episode follows on from the revelation, in the third season finale " The Adversary ", that the Founders had infiltrated the Alpha Quadrant .
Garak and Odo having breakfast together is something that Odo suggested they should do in the third season episode " The Die is Cast ".
There are numerous references to the destruction of the Obsidian Order . The Order was destroyed in the Battle of the Omarion Nebula , which also occurred in the third season episode "The Die is Cast".
Sisko's reference to having once considered resigning from Starfleet is a callback to DS9's pilot episode, " Emissary ".
Sisko's claim that the communications array in the Gamma Quadrant hasn't detected any Dominion ship movements near the wormhole is a reference to the third season episode " Destiny ", in which the communications array is deployed.
It is later revealed in " Apocalypse Rising " and further elaborated in " In Purgatory's Shadow " that Martok was a Changeling during the time that this episode is set. However, Martok cuts his hand early in this episode and it clearly bleeds, which would usually indicate that the person isn't a Changeling. This suggests that the Changelings had found a way around the test. This is likely when one considers that this is a popular ritual for Klingons and the possibility of Changeling infiltration would only stand to encourage the practice; hence, to ensure infiltration, the Changelings would absolutely have to find a way around it. On the other hand, the Martok Changeling may have specifically chosen his palm to cut as he may have been hiding a blood pack in that area of his humanoid shape. In fact, in the episode " Homefront ", when the Federation implements similar screenings on Earth, Sisko's father is able to suggest, off the top of his head, a method by which this could be easily accomplished by a resourceful Changeling.
When Bashir points out to Sisko that they aren't supposed to be using the cloaking device in the Alpha Quadrant , it is a reference to the episodes " The Search, Part I " (where the cloaking device was introduced) and " Defiant " (when the rule about not using it in the Alpha Quadrant was revealed).
The animosity between Garak and Dukat , which is seen several times throughout the episode, was first alluded to in the second season episode " Cardassians " and then again in the third season episode " Civil Defense ".
The Cardassian Dissident Movement which takes over control of Cardassia Prime from the Central Command was first introduced in the second season episode " Profit and Loss ", while it was shown to be gathering momentum in the third season episode " Second Skin ".
When the Klingons scan Deep Space 9 after Sisko refuses to turn over the Detapa Council, the weapons Starfleet had installed are dismissed by General Martok as " duranium shadows and thoron fields" in reference to DS9 : " Emissary ", where Kira and O'Brien used duranium shadows and thoron fields to mask the lack of weapons on the station from several Cardassian ships.
Quark mentions that his cousin Gaila sells weapons. This forms the basis of the fifth season episode " Business as Usual ", where Gaila (played by Josh Pais ) appears. Gaila also appears in the Season 6 episode " The Magnificent Ferengi ".
In a scene at Quark's Bar, Worf begins a fight with Drex, son of General Martok, by striking Drex with the back of his hand. In " Apocalypse Rising ", Worf explains that striking a Klingon with the back of your hand is a challenge to a fight to the death.
O'Brien and Worf's conversation about saving Jean-Luc Picard from the Borg is a reference to the TNG episode " The Best of Both Worlds, Part II ". During the conversation between Worf and O'Brien at Quark's , the latter mentions the holodecks not working right; this is a reference to the episodes " The Big Goodbye " and " Elementary, Dear Data ". Two other holodeck havoc episodes were " Ship In A Bottle " and " Emergence ", neither of which Chief O'Brien was present for. The various mentions of the destruction of the USS Enterprise -D refer to the film Star Trek Generations . Chancellor Gowron 's restoration of Worf's family honor took place in the TNG episode " Redemption II ". Quark comments that Worf only drinks prune juice , a reference to " Yesterday's Enterprise ". Worf's claim to Dax that he has even tried to contact Emperor Kahless is a reference to the TNG episode " Rightful Heir ", in which a clone of the historical Kahless is installed as a kind of spiritual adviser for the Klingon populace. Worf previously visited Deep Space 9 in TNG : " Birthright, Part I "
The Klingon drinking song established herein can also be heard in two Star Trek: Voyager episodes: The Doctor and Seven of Nine sing it in " Barge of the Dead ", and Neelix sings the song's first two lines in " Prophecy ".
Sisko's line of dialogue in this episode about the Defiant , " Looks like we're going to find out just how much of a pounding this ship can take, " was later paid homage to in ENT : " Twilight ". In that episode, Charles Tucker III – commanding officer of Enterprise NX-01 in an alternate timeline – states, " I think we're going to find out how much of a beating these new shields can take. " ("Twilight" audio commentary , ENT Season 3 Blu-ray special features)

Costumes and props [ ]

This episode marks the first appearance of Worf's mek'leth , his personal bladed weapon (something Michael Dorn had specifically requested upon joining the series). It would reappear in several future episodes as well as Star Trek: First Contact .
This marks the final time where Worf wears the "TNG-style" uniform , which had started with " Evolution " and the final time he wears operations gold, which had started with " The Child ". At the end of the episode, he switches to the "DS9-style" uniform , which he would continue to wear all the way through the fifth season episode, " The Ascent " and wears command red for the first time since " The Neutral Zone ". Worf previously wore a red command division uniform through the first season of The Next Generation while he served as a junior command officer, but he switched to gold and the operations division when he became head of security on the Enterprise in the second season . Near the end of this episode, Worf transfers back to the command division, becomes DS9's new strategic operations officer and the Defiant 's executive officer, and again dons a red uniform.
The new TR-590 Medical Tricorder X appears for the first time in this episode, after the new regular tricorder had already been introduced in VOY : " Initiations ".

Klingon translations [ ]

Drex's insult to Odo: " Does your mother let you talk to adult men? "
Martok, delivering Kaybok's d'k tahg to Sisko: " For you. "
Dax's quip to Worf: " Yeah, but I'm a lot better looking than he was. "
Huraga's drinking song file info : " And the blood was ankle deep / And the River Skral ran crimson red / On the day above all days / When Kahless slew evil Molor dead. "
Martok and Gowron, in battle: " They fight like Klingons! " " Then they can die like Klingons! Destroy their shields! Prepare boarding parties! " " I understand. All ships, concentrate fire on their shield generators. "
Gowron, right before the battle: " Today is a good day to die, " as explicitly translated by Worf. Note, however, that this is slightly different from previous Klingon versions of the phrase, which are usually stated as "Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam" , instead of "CHEGH-chew jaj-VAM jaj-KAK!" as in this episode.
Martok, near the end of battle: " But Gowron, victory is near. "

CIC Video's promotional artwork

This episode is the first of only three feature-length episodes in the Star Trek series that are not series pilots or finales. The other two are both installments of Star Trek: Voyager : namely, " Dark Frontier " and " Flesh and Blood ".
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Gregg Duffy Long and Ronald W. Smith .
A special piece of promotional artwork (pictured) was created to advertise the episode in the UK. The artwork was used as the cover of the CIC Video VHS release, in addition to advertisements for the new season.
Although it was merely scripted for this episode and wasn't ultimately included in the final version of this installment, the notion that Bashir and O'Brien were occasionally participating in a holosuite program based on the Battle of Britain was later officially mentioned in " Homefront ". ( Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion - A Series Guide and Script Library )
The footage of the USS Venture and other starships docked and traveling past Deep Space 9 was subsequently reused in " Doctor Bashir, I Presume " and " Sacrifice of Angels ".
Among the items from this episode which were sold off on the It's A Wrap! sale and auction on eBay was one of the swimming trunks worn by one of the holographic Trill. The trunks were later re-used and worn by background actor David Polk in the VOY episode " Inside Man ". [9]

Apocrypha [ ]

This episode was adapted by Diane Carey in the novelization The Way of the Warrior . In that book, the story point about Martok dismissing DS9's weapons as "duranium shadows and thoron fields" was expanded upon by having the Klingon attack on Garak serve the additional purpose of acquiring information on the station's defenses, but Garak, having guessed their plans, had deliberately provoked them into going after him and had subsequently provided them with out-of-date information on the station to lull them into a false sense of security.
At one point in this episode, Martok says to Sisko and Kira, " The blood will tell. " In 2007 , the comic book series Star Trek: Klingons - Blood Will Tell was released.
The Star Trek: The Lost Era novel The Art of the Impossible depicts the Betreka Nebula Incident , which began an eighteen-year conflict between the Klingon Empire and the Cardassian Union . In the novel, the conflict takes place from 2328 to 2346 .

Remastered version [ ]

Remastered scenes from "The Way of the Warrior" are featured in the documentary What We Left Behind .

Video and DVD releases [ ]

UK VHS release (two-episode tapes, CIC Video ): Volume 4.1 , catalog number VHR 4203, 26 February 1996
As part of the US VHS collection Star Trek - The Greatest Battles : 3 April 1997
As part of the UK VHS collection Star Trek - Greatest Battles : 16 November 1998
As part of the DS9 Season 4 DVD collection
As part of the Star Trek: Fan Collective - Klingon collection

Links and references [ ]

Starring [ ].

Avery Brooks as Captain Sisko

Also starring [ ]

Rene Auberjonois as Odo
Michael Dorn as Lt. Commander Worf
Terry Farrell as Lt. Commander Dax
Cirroc Lofton as Jake Sisko
Colm Meaney as Chief O'Brien
Armin Shimerman as Quark
Alexander Siddig as Doctor Bashir
Nana Visitor as Major Kira

Guest stars [ ]

Penny Johnson as " Kasidy Yates "
Marc Alaimo as "Gul Dukat "
Robert O'Reilly as Gowron
J.G. Hertzler as Martok
Obi Ndefo as Drex
Christopher Darga as Kaybok
William Dennis Hunt as Huraga

Special guest star [ ]

Andrew Robinson as " Garak "

Co-stars [ ]

Patricia Tallman as a Weapons Officer
Judi Durand as the Computer Voice

Stunt doubles [ ]

John Lendale Bennett as stunt double for Obi Ndefo
Brennan Dyson as stunt double for Michael Dorn
J. Suzanne Rampe as stunt double for Terry Farrell

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Worf's Most Glorious One-Liners, Ranked

Though he is not a merry man, Worf's one-liners are not to be underestimated.

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With a personality as complicated as any Klingon ritual, Worf tended to conceal his sense of humor from those around him.

Of course, the Starfleet officer also had a habit of inadvertently delivering punchlines that entertained his comrades. By the time he lived aboard Deep Space 9, Worf's comedic confidence had matured to the point where he would purposely make remarks that left the rest of the crew guessing as to whether or not he was being serious.

Brace yourself for some uproarious Klingon belly laughs as we revisit the scenes that feature Worf's most amusing moments.

“Care for a game of darts?” “I do not play games.” - Bashir and Worf in “ The Way of the Warrior ”

Despite the inherent awkwardness, Worf's first contact with Bashir went about as well as O'Brien could have hoped when he introduced the two officers to one another. The doctor's friendly invitation quickly gave way to Worf’s lukewarm reply, but he genuinely appeared to be doing his best to be polite. Worf eventually acquiesced to the request, impaling the gameboard with the dart in a show of brute strength. The exchange proved to be quite fitting for the former U.S.S. Enterprise -D security chief's Star Trek: Deep Space Nine debut.

“Well, what do you think Mister Worf?” “Good tea... nice house.” - Rishon Uxbridge and Worf in “ The Survivors ”

Needless to say, Worf is not one for small talk. After slurping up the tea provided to him at the Uxbridge home, the Starfleet officer once again sought to demonstrate his courteous side by complimenting both the beverage and the decor. As is often the case, Worf's effort to fill the silence served as a catalyst for an unintentionally jocular exchange. Regardless of his cumbersome reply, the fact that Worf wanted to offer words of praise for Rishon's tea illuminated a heartwarming aspect to his character.

“This is the story of a little ship that took a little trip. What do you think?” - Worf in “ One Little Ship ”

Having survived a skirmish with the Dominion that took place aboard the U.S.S. Defiant , Worf aimed to fulfill his promise to Jadzia Dax and composed a poem to celebrate the occasion. Emphasizing how much the project meant to him, Deep Space 9's strategic operations officer recited the first line about the little ship with a serious tone and a stern glare. Temporarily taken aback by the lackluster introduction, Jadzia quickly surmised that this prose marked the rare occasion when her husband was consciously playing a practical joke. Worf's willingness to let down his guard to elicit a laugh from his wife exemplified her positive influence over his Klingon persona.

“Death to the opposition!” - Worf in “ Take Me Out to the Holosuite ”

Worf's competitive chatter clearly indicated that he felt more at ease during a bat'leth tournament than a baseball game. Then again, who would have guessed otherwise? As they prepared to do battle with the Logicians, Worf tried to join in on Sisko's call for the Niners to rile up their adversaries with old fashioned banter. Unsurprisingly, his mind immediately jumped toward the violent declaration, but Worf's inclination to participate in the good-natured teasing underlined his assimilation into Deep Space 9's ranks.

“What are his rights in this century? Is there a trial, or shall I execute him?” - Worf in “ A Fistful of Datas ”

Participating in his son Alexander's Ancient West holoprogram, Worf acted as the local town sheriff and swiftly imprisoned the outlaw Eli Hollander. Unfamiliar with the customs of the time, the 24th Century security chief looked to his son for advice on how to proceed with the western narrative. The question itself was logical, as no one could be expected to retain knowledge on a galaxy's worth of historical facts. However, the inquiry came off as comical due to its saturation in Worf's signature blend of wholesome innocence and brutal Klingon values.

“Women roar... then they hurl heavy objects... and claw at you.” “What does the man do?” “He reads love poetry... he ducks a lot.” - Worf and Wesley Crusher in “ The Dauphin ”

Young Wesley Crusher's search for dating advice reached a slight impasse when it ran up against Worf's description of Klingon mating rituals. Delivering the account brought a smile to Worf's face and ignited a gleam in his eyes, but he soon realized that his detailed commentary had caused the boy to feel even more confused and unsettled than he had been at the start of their conversation. The Klingon's deadpan about a male's need to duck functioned as a way to soften the blow to Wesley's psyche, while the reference to love poems nicely foreshadowed the prank Worf eventually played on Jadzia in “One Little Ship.”

“I suppose I don't have to tell you to keep a close eye on him?” “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.” - Sisko and Worf in “ In Purgatory's Shadow ”

In addition to the brilliant pairing of Worf and Garak for a reconnaissance mission to the Gamma Quadrant, “In Purgatory's Shadow” featured this hilarious heart-to-heart between Sisko and his strategic operations officer. Worf deftly walked the thin line that separated his stoic honor from his hidden sense of humor, expertly crafting a punchline that left Sisko wondering whether or not his security officer would seriously consider executing Garak. Come to think of it, we still can’t be sure if Worf envisioned his retort as a witticism!

“A warrior's drink!” - Worf in “ Yesterday's Enterprise ”

The classic scene that saw Guinan introduce Worf to prune juice just happened to take place at the beginning of the equally iconic Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Yesterday's Enterprise.” Worf's delight over the Earth beverage's taste overwhelmed his stern demeanor and put the Klingon at ease, leading to a beguiling discussion about the security chief's romantic pursuits. Worf assured the El-Aurian bartender that his status as a bachelor reflected a preference for Klingon women rather than an inability to attract a mate, but Guinan's attentive ear and keen eye allowed her to perceive that Worf's boasts potentially concealed feelings of loneliness. Considering the passionate relationship that Worf developed with the non-Klingon Jadzia Dax, one could presume that Guinan's assessment was accurate.

“Sir, I protest, I am not a merry man!” - Worf in “ Qpid ”

Although widely viewed by fans as the definitive example of Worf's involuntary comedic timing, the Klingon's reaction to finding himself in a facsimile of Sherwood Forest stunningly lands at the second position on our list. Q's decision to whisk the Enterprise-D 's crew away to the mythical locale left Captain Picard and his senior staff outfitted as Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Dressed as Will Scarlet, Worf's statement served the dual purpose of asserting that he was neither one of Robin's outlaws nor a cheerful person. Combined with the visual gag inherent in his strange attire, Worf’s exclamatory remark has earned its rightful place in our farcical pantheon.

“I'll, uh, be sure and call you when she's ready to deliver. You can lend a hand.” “Seven months? Unfortunately, I will be away from the station at that time... far away... visiting my parents, on Earth... excuse me.” - Bashir and Worf in “ Accession ”

Mere seconds after learning that Keiko was pregnant with another child, Worf failed to conjure up a believable excuse as to why he would be unable to help with the birth. An excellent callback to the Klingon's pivotal role in delivering Keiko's first child Molly, Worf's sudden discomfort peeled back his warrior's veneer and revealed his inability to deal with a natural process endured by species throughout the galaxy. Off-balance and humbled, Worf dug himself deeper into the abyss of embarrassment with every word he spoke, until he opted to physically extricate himself from the situation. Able to stare down Borg drones and Jem'Hadar soldiers, the mighty Worf refused to place himself anywhere near another cheerful baby O'Brien.

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This article was originally published on September 14, 2020.

Jay Stobie (he/him) is a freelance writer and consultant who has contributed articles to StarTrek.com, Star Trek Explorer, and Star Trek Magazine, as well as to Star Wars Insider and StarWars.com. Jay can be found on Twitter and Instagram at @StobiesGalaxy.

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In television — as in sports — some records are simply unbreakable. No one will ever pitch more complete games than Cy Young, no one will ever hold pro wrestling’s highest title longer than Bruno Sammartino, and no one will ever make more appearances on Star Trek than Michael Dorn.

Between 1987 and 2002, Dorn portrayed Starfleet’s mighty and stoic Klingon expatriate Worf in 174 episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation , 98 episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine , and four feature films. Add in his cameo as Worf’s grandfather in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country , and that adds up to 277. Even after the revival of the franchise in 2017, this still accounts for nearly a third of the entire Star Trek canon . Now, Dorn has swapped his mek’leth for a kur’leth and glued on his bumpy prosthetic forehead once more to reprise the role of Worf in the final season of Star Trek: Picard , which reunites the Next Gen cast for one last adventure. It’s the chance to give one of sci-fi’s most beloved supporting characters something that’s usually reserved only for Captains and Admirals: a glorious third act.

Though he’s now one of the franchise’s most recognizable figures, Lt. Worf was a last-minute addition to the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation . Series creator Gene Roddenberry hoped to avoid relying on familiar alien antagonists from the classic 1960s series , leading producer Robert Justman to suggest the addition of a Klingon to the crew of the Enterprise, symbolizing that their long Cold War with the Federation had come to an end. (It was 1987, after all.) Thus, security officer Worf was created, added into the final draft of the series pilot, and cast after the initial publicity photos for the series were shot. Thus, the early development of the character was left almost entirely in the hands of Dorn, then best known for a supporting role on the lighthearted police drama CHiPs .

“They really didn’t have a bible for Worf at all,” says Dorn of those early episodes. “In fact, one of the first things I did was, I asked the producers, ‘What do you want from this guy? You’ve just handed me a piece of paper that says Worf on it.’” With Roddenberry’s blessing, Dorn set out making the character his own, giving Worf the kind of personal investment and attachment that only an actor can provide. “I decided to make the guy the opposite of everybody else on the show. You know, everyone else, their attitudes were great, and they’re out there in space, relationships are forming. And after every mission they were like, Wasn’t that fantastic? I didn’t say anything to anybody, I just made him this gruff and surly character on the bridge. No smiles, no joking around.”

It didn’t take the show’s producers long to realize that Dorn’s gruff, joyless performance could effectively turn any bit of throwaway dialogue into a laugh line. Dorn recalls an incident while shooting the early episode “Justice,” in which Worf is welcomed to an idyllic alien world by an embrace from a beautiful, scantily clad woman, and retorts, simply, “Nice planet.” He hadn’t thought much of it, until he learned that the producers had been watching the take on repeat during dailies, laughing their asses off. From here on out, writers would attempt to insert deadpan “Worfisms” into scripts, producing some of the character’s most memorable moments, but also forcing Dorn to occasionally lay down the law about his character.

“That’s been one of the big issues about Worf’s character that I’ve tried to keep consistent,” says Dorn regarding writers’ tendency to play him for laughs. “Worf does not think he’s funny. He doesn’t say funny things. It’s the people’s reaction around him that’s funny.”

Alongside his role as the show’s unlikely comic relief, however, Worf developed into one of Star Trek’s most complicated protagonists. Roddenberry mandated that the show’s human characters had evolved beyond the sorts of interpersonal conflicts that typically drive television dramas, but Worf, an alien, was permitted to be contrarian, hot-tempered, and even malicious. Dorn recalls being taken aback after reading the script to the season 3 episode “The Enemy,” in which Worf refuses to offer a lifesaving blood transfusion to a gravely wounded Romulan soldier. The Romulan tells him that he’d rather die than “pollute his blood with Klingon filth,” and Worf obliges him, without remorse. Worf believes that saving the life of a Romulan would dishonor the memory of his parents, who were killed in a Romulan sneak attack when he was a child. This runs contrary to the ideals of Starfleet and puts him at odds with the entire crew, but it sets him apart as a character. He strictly adheres to a code of honor that does not totally overlap with that of his peers.

That is, if he can be said to have peers at all. From the beginning, Worf stands apart as the only Klingon in Starfleet, rescued by a human officer after his family is massacred. Raised on Earth by a pair of adoring, demonstrative Russian Jews, young Worf is encouraged to explore and embrace his Klingon heritage despite being isolated from his culture. His image of what it is to be Klingon is based mostly on their mythology, on tales of honorable battle and the noble wisdom of the Klingon Christ figure, Kahless. But it’s also a self-portrait, processing that which makes him different from his human family and classmates into a cultural identity. “Klingons do not laugh,” Worf tells Whoopi Goldberg’s worldly bartender Guinan in the episode “Yesterday’s Enterprise,” a claim that Guinan has the experience to debunk. Worf believes that Klingons don’t laugh because he himself doesn’t. In actuality, no one parties harder than a band of Klingons after a glorious battle; Worf has simply never been invited.

Worf and Picard stand on a Bird of Prey for a Klingon ceremony in Sins of the Father in Star Trek: The Next Generation

Worf’s reverence for other Klingons is challenged nearly every time he encounters another of his kind. Time and again, he sees Klingon warriors and political figures like the opportunistic Chancellor Gowron lie and cheat in the pursuit of power and glory. He is formally excommunicated from the Klingon Empire twice, and though both times he is eventually able to win back his citizenship, it takes a heavy toll on him. Yet, however many times “real” Klingon conduct clashes with his values, Worf never allows this to pollute his own sense of honor. He remains unfailingly truthful, loyal, and brave. And, over the years, other Klingons take notice of this and grow to admire and emulate him. His identity and self-image are based in fantasy, but his presence in the universe helps to make that fantasy seem more attainable to everyone else.

Worf’s journey runs parallel to the experience of growing up a Star Trek fan. The crew of the Enterprise (or Voyager, Discovery, etc.) represents a humanity that is more compassionate, curious, honorable, and self-sacrificing than anyone you’re likely to meet. This is a wonderful example for a young viewer to follow, but if you go out into the world expecting to find these idols, especially in positions of power and authority, you’re in for a very rude awakening. By and large, people are not like this. If they were, we’d be living in the Star Trek future right now. However, if in spite of all this, if you can hold fast to that vision of a kinder, wiser humanity and embody it as best as you can, you can make it that much more real for the people around you.

Dorn fully endorses this interpretation of the character, and also sees him as an example of someone who learns to grow beyond his initial need to define himself through the lens of “Klingon” or “Starfleet.”

“He’s always thought that humans were this way and Klingons were that way,” says Dorn, “until he realized that Klingons and humans and everybody were very flawed individuals. And in order to grow, he’s taken the best out of each culture and made it its own. He’s on his own path. He has an ego, so I think he thinks he’s better than a lot of people, but he’s also learning that you can’t judge those things. That once you start judging you’re in trouble. You have to accept them for what they are, not only accept them but admire them, and all the negative stuff you leave behind.”

After The Next Generation closed out its seven-season run and made the leap to the big screen, Worf’s path led him to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine , where producers hoped that his presence would boost fan interest in the beleaguered spinoff. His arrival turned out to be beneficial for both the show and the character, as DS9 ’s darker tone and more serialized format afforded Worf more growth and development in four seasons than TNG had offered in seven. The series also dove deeper into the lore and culture of the Klingon Empire, which Dorn says offered writers (particularly Ronald D. Moore, who would go on to run Battlestar Galactica , Outlander , and For All Mankind ) the opportunity to step away from the prim and proper world of Starfleet and do some swashbuckling.

Deep Space Nine ’s finale offered Worf’s story a worthy ending when he is appointed the new ambassador between the Klingons and the Federation. It’s arguably the perfect place for his character’s journey to end, but the franchise marched on, dragging Worf along with it into the underwhelming feature film Star Trek: Nemesis in 2002, which one again reduced him to a comic foil. Despite his efforts to get a “Captain Worf” spinoff off the ground in the subsequent decade, it appeared that Michael Dorn’s service to Star Trek had finally concluded.

Twenty years later, Dorn — along with the rest of the Next Gen ensemble — has once again been called upon to revitalize a Star Trek spinoff. The third season of Star Trek: Picard reintroduces us to Worf as a wise old master, so confident in his ability to defeat his foes in combat that he rarely needs to unsheathe this weapon. Dorn has imagined the past 20 years of his character’s life in detail, taking inspiration from a source not entirely disconnected from Star Trek: the films of Quentin Tarantino. Appropriately, Dorn has patterned this version of Worf after a character from a film that opens with an old Klingon proverb: Kill Bill .

An older Worf (Michael Dorn) standing and talking to Picard (Patrick Stewart)

“One of the characters was Pai Mei, this martial arts killer,” says Dorn. “He’s gone so far in the martial arts, the next step is — he can defend himself and kill with a sword, but he can also do it with his bare hands. And with that comes calm, and the ability to know that sometimes you don’t have to kill. That’s how he’s grown in the past 20 years. Now he can dodge ray guns.”

Though his castmates won’t rule out further adventures for their characters, Dorn says that Picard season 3 absolutely works as a satisfying conclusion to Worf’s 35-year voyage.

“The storytellers know his journey, and everyone can see what his journey is; there’s no ambiguity about that.”

One way or another, the actor looks back at his untouchable tenure as Starfleet’s greatest warrior with warmth and appreciation.

“It’s one of those things that validates the idea that you chose the right profession,” Dorn says. “My mother would be proud of me that I had a profession that I’ve been at for the majority of my life. That’s an accomplishment, I think.”

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Worf , son of Mogh, of the Klingon House of Martok, of the Human House of Rozhenko, bane of the House of Duras, slayer of Gowron has had one of the most riveting character arcs of any character from Star Trek. Audiences first met him as part of the Enterprise crew in The Next Generation, where he served as a chief security officer. The franchise wasn't done with him after that series ended, though. The first Klingon Starfleet officer found himself in multiple movies, and eventually on The Next Generation's follow-up series, Deep Space Nine .

Worf joined Deep Space Nine in the premiere of its fourth season, just as things were heating up between the Federation and the oppressive Dominion from the Gamma Quadrant. In Deep Space Nine, Worf found himself married, at odds with the Klingon Empire, in command of a Klingon Bird of Prey, and traversing a journey of self-exploration. However, his story didn't end with the finale of Deep Space Nine .

The first main character from this iconic warrior race has a complicated history with his own heritage.

Worf's Appearances Throughout Star Trek

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Star Trek: Generations
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Star Trek: First Contact
Star Trek: Insurrection
Star Trek: Nemesis
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Worf is a Klingon of two worlds. A human couple from Earth raised him after his parents died in a Romulan attack on the Khitomer colony. Despite Earth being a hub for many different alien species, Worf was the only Klingon, but his adopted parents, the Rozhenkos, ensured he stayed true to the Klingon culture. He eventually returned to the Klingon homeworld Qo'noS when he was 15 in an attempt to become a Klingon warrior, but the Klingons rejected him. From there, he returned to Earth and enlisted in Starfleet Academy, becoming the first Klingon to serve in Starfleet.

Worf ended up on the U.S.S. Enterprise with Jean Luc Picard as his captain, under whom he would serve for many years. He started out as a relief officer for the starship until Tasha Yar's death in The Next Generation's first season, earning himself the position of security chief. He would eventually become the chief tactical officer as well, along with a promotion to lieutenant. After his time on the Enterprise, Worf found himself on Deep Space Nine, a space station near Bajor, as the station's strategic operations officer.

It's on Deep Space Nine where he met his first wife, Jadzia Dax, a Trill who had technically lived seven lifetimes. Unfortunately, Worf would know heartache, as Jadzia died at the hands of a possessed Gul Dukat. This crushed Worf for a long time, making it difficult for him to interact with Ezri Dax at first when she ends up serving on Deep Space Nine. Worf served throughout the Dominion War while on the station, and became known as a Klingon hero to the Klingon Empire .

After Deep Space Nine, Worf left the space station to become a Federation ambassador to the Klingon Empire. He worked closely with Chancellor Martok, a Klingon who accepted Worf and allowed him to join his house. This role most likely proved difficult for him, as most Klingons are apt to throw their fist at someone before using their words. This seems to be the reason for his return to active duty in Starfleet. In the original script for Star Trek: Nemesis , Beverly Crusher expresses gratitude for his return to the Enterprise. Worf replies:

I was not suited for the life of a…diplomat.

Worf rejoins his old crew on the Enterprise-E, where he fights a Picard clone who took over the Romulan Empire and has his sights on obliterating Earth. After putting an end to Shinzon's scheme, Worf received a promotion and became Picard's new Number One, due to Commander Riker becoming Captain Riker and earning command of the U.S.S. Titan. Worf continued serving under Picard until the captain received a promotion to Admiral. That's when Worf took over command of the Enterprise-E.

However, Worf's stint as captain didn't last too long, and he stepped down after an incident on Krillar Prime. He decided he had enough of starships and transferred to Starfleet Intelligence, where he became the handler for many undercover agents across the galaxy. When he became Commander Raffaela "Raffi" Musiker's handler, though, he didn't realize it would reunite him with his old Enterprise crew.

In season three of Star Trek: Picard , Raffi seemed to have a hard time adjusting to civilian life and became dependent on drugs. However, the audience learned that she was working with Starfleet Intelligence in an undercover capacity. She was specifically investigating the theft of a powerful weapon from the Daystrom Institute. When she ran into trouble with a Ferengi named Sneed , Worf revealed himself as her handler and saved Raffi from Sneed's scheme.

As Worf spent more time with Raffi, viewers saw that the Klingon was not the same impulsive, quick-to-anger man he once was. He had grown in wisdom, and was more comparable to a warrior monk than a Viking berserker. He used his wisdom to guide Raffi, who reminded him of himself. The two followed the breadcrumbs of the Daystrom Institute theft to discover (with help from his old Changeling friend Odo ) that a rogue group of Changelings infiltrated Starfleet and were working with the Borg to overthrow them. Worf reunited with Picard, Riker, and the rest of the bridge crew from The Next Generation, where they proceeded to board an abandoned Borg cube over Jupiter.

Worf's tenure began with him as a lowly lieutenant junior grade, only for him to climb through the ranks and become Captain of his own starship before leaving to essentially spy for the Federation. He saw his fair share of battles, and fought in a galaxy-wide war against an enemy from the other end of the galaxy. He found love, lost the ones he fell for, and even regained his honor in the eyes of the Klingon Empire . Worf had one of the most exciting and rich careers out of everyone who put on a Starfleet uniform.

Even longtime Star Trek fans may be unaware of some of these facts concerning Worf.

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The Best Worf Episodes Of Star Trek

The Klingons have undergone heavy changes over the course of the "Star Trek" story. They're more or less generic bad guys when they first appear in "Star Trek: The Original Series," whose only visible physical difference from humanity is their uniformly dark skin and hair. The films add ridges to their foreheads and give their attire a radical redesign, along with a new language. "Star Trek: The Next Generation" takes things further still: In this series, a Klingon serves aboard the new Enterprise. He quickly became a fan favorite.

Worf, played to perfection by Michael Dorn , is often defined as a man split between two cultures. While he is a Klingon and feels a strong pull to Klingon culture and people, he was raised by humans. Almost all of the Worf-centric episodes of "The Next Generation" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" examine this inner struggle. What follows are our picks for the best Worf episodes of either of the two "Star Trek" series Worf calls home, presented in chronological order. Spoilers ahead for various "Star Trek" shows and movies!

TNG: Heart of Glory

Airing in the latter half of Season 1 of "TNG," fans got the series' first truly Worf-centric episode with "Heart of Glory." After the Enterprise rescues a trio of Klingons from a damaged freighter, Worf discovers the survivors are lying about being attacked by Ferengi. The freighter they were rescued from was stolen, and it was damaged while battling and ultimately destroying a Klingon cruiser. The three Klingons — soon only two, as one succumbs to his wounds — believe the Klingon Empire has become weak because of its peace with the Federation, and wish to return to their people's ancient, warlike ways.

"Heart of Glory" is a critical and well-executed first step, not only in the story of Worf, but in the "TNG" era's redefinition of the Klingons. It's the first time we get to see Worf act as the warrior he's always yearning to be, and the first portrayal of the Klingons as a proud people with their own inviolate sense of honor.

TNG: Sins of the Father

In Season 3's "Sins of the Father," Tony Todd makes his first of many guest appearances in the "Trek" franchise as Worf's brother Kurn. Kurn informs Worf that their late father Mogh faces accusations of treachery in the Klingon High Council. With Captain Picard serving as his second, Worf confronts the council, eventually uncovering the truth: It is the father of Duras (Patrick Massett), Mogh's primary accuser, who betrayed the Klingons to the Romulans. Mogh has been framed to keep the Empire from sinking into civil war. Wanting to maintain the Empire's peace while saving the life of his newfound brother, Worf accepts discommendation — basically, no longer being considered a Klingon to his people.

For any fan of Worf, "Sins of the Father" can be tough to watch, even if you know what the future has in store for Worf and the Empire. Still, the episode is crucial in Worf's continuing story. It introduces us to Kurn, to the duplicitous Duras, and sets the stage for "Redemption," one of the best two-parters in all of "TNG."

TNG: Reunion

First appearing in Season 2's "The Emissary," Suzie Plakson returns as the half-Klingon K'Ehleyr two seasons later in "Reunion." She's not alone: Following her brief tryst with Worf earlier in the series, K'Ehleyr has given birth to their son, Alexander.

Meanwhile, the Klingon High Councilor K'mpec (Charles Cooper), knowing he has been poisoned and will soon die, appoints Captain Picard as the Arbiter of Succession. This is in the hopes that he will be able to ferret out which of the two Klingons vying to succeed him — Gowron (Robert O'Reilly) or Duras — has murdered him. In the investigation that follows, K'Ehleyr discovers the truth about Duras framing Worf's family for treachery in Season 3's "Sins of the Father." Duras silences her with a fatal stab.

In one of the most shocking moments in all of "TNG," Worf claims the right of vengeance and kills Duras on his own ship. It's one of the few moments in all of "Trek" in which Worf weighs the choice of acting as a Starfleet officer against acting as a Klingon warrior, and chooses the latter.

TNG: Redemption

In "Redemption," a two-parter bridging the Season 4 finale and the Season 5 premiere, Worf fans finally get the payoff they've been waiting for since Season 3's "Sins of the Father." As the Arbiter of Succession, Captain Picard returns to Qo'noS to finalize the installment of Gowron as Klingon Chancellor . But when the sisters Lursa (Barbara March) and B'Etor (Gwynyth Walsh) challenge Gowron's claim with young Toral (JD Cullum), son of the late Duras, the seeds of civil war are planted. Worf takes the opportunity to reunite with his brother Kurn and convince Gowron to restore his family's name. An epic war story unfolds, eventually involving not only the Klingons and the Federation, but their shared foe, the Romulans.

Of all the Worf-focused "Trek" episodes, "Redemption" is one of the heaviest in terms of how it impacts the overall narrative. Not only is Worf's discommendation finally reversed, we're introduced to recurring villains Lursa and B'Etor, who go on to bother the crew of "DS9," as well as appear in the 1994 film "Star Trek: Generations." Denise Crosby also makes her first appearance as Sela, the half-Romulan daughter of the late Tasha Yar.

TNG: Ethics

Worf's always known that he risks death every moment he serves as a Starfleet officer, but in Season 5's "Ethics," he faces something he finds much more terrifying: paralysis. When Worf and Geordi investigate strange readings in a cargo bay, a heavy container falls on Worf and crushes his spine, paralyzing him. Believing, as a Klingon, that life is no longer worth living, Worf asks Riker to help him commit Hegh'bat, Klingon ritual suicide. At the same time, Dr. Crusher and neurology specialist Dr. Russell (Caroline Kava) clash over the ethics of the radical procedure Russell wants to perform on Worf.

The "Star Trek" franchise is known for tackling difficult issues, and this episode is no exception. Out of all the episodes that focus on Worf, "Ethics" is doubtlessly the most controversial. Worf's story deals with euthanasia, while the conflict between Crusher and Russell tackles medical and scientific ethics. At the same time, considering Worf seems more willing to die than live with a disability, the issue of ableism is present as well. If there's any great weakness to the episode, it's that the futuristic new spine Worf receives offers a sci-fi easy button to a reflection of real life dilemmas.

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TNG: A Fistful of Datas

12 years before the Western series "Deadwood" premiered on HBO, Worf, Alexander, and Counselor Troi find themselves in the town of Deadwood in "A Fistful of Datas" ... or at least a holographic facsimile of it. Initially, it's just meant as a setting for Alexander's playtime. But a malfunction makes things a lot more dangerous as a number of characters on the holodeck become Western copies of Commander Data, including the ruthless villain Frank Hollander.

While there are a good number of fans who groan at the mention of malfunctioning holodeck episodes, it's tough not to love "A Fistful of Datas." One of the half-dozen "TNG" episodes directed by Patrick Stewart, the story is lighthearted, fun, and packed with memorable moments. It's impossible not to laugh at Worf in his ridiculous hat, or Brent Spiner's perfect caricatures of Western archetypes. Considering the strange and often heartbreaking relationship between Worf and his son, it's also one of the most touching Worf-Alexander episodes in the franchise.

TNG: Parallels

In "Parallels," an episode from the final season of "TNG," Worf returns to the Enterprise from a bat'leth tournament and becomes unsettled by increasingly strange occurrences. Decorations in his quarters shift around, the guest list of the surprise birthday party he's dreading keeps changing, and, most shockingly of all, he learns Counselor Troi thinks they're a romantic couple.

We eventually learn that on his way back from the tournament, Worf unintentionally piloted his shuttlecraft through a quantum fissure, which is causing him to shift through different realities. We see this reflected from scene to scene, and sometimes even from shot to shot. Decorations all over the ship change, different characters hold different positions, and in one case, Worf discovers Wesley Crusher still serving aboard the Enterprise, even though he hasn't been seen on the show since two seasons previous.

"Parallels" give us a lot of fun alternate reality shots of the Enterprise crew, including a grizzly-bearded Will Riker from a universe where the Borg are the dominant lifeforms. But beyond that, of all the best Worf-centric episodes, "Parallels" is one of the few that doesn't revolve around Worf's inner struggles as a Klingon.

DS9: The Way of the Warrior

In Season 4 of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," Worf joins the series as its newest regular cast member. Still mourning the loss of the Enterprise-D in "Star Trek: Generations," Worf is summoned to DS9 to find out why a large Klingon fleet has arrived at the station. When he discovers the fleet's commanding officer General Martok (J.G. Hertzler) plans to invade the neighboring Cardassian Empire, Worf once again finds himself choosing between his loyalty to his people and his duty as a Starfleet officer.

"The Way of the Warrior" is not only a great Worf episode, it's a game-changer for "DS9" and "Trek" as a whole — perhaps the only Worf episode to cause more ripples across the franchise's continuity than "Redemption." It lays the foundation for Cardassia's entry into the Dominion in Season 5 of "DS9," sets up a rivalry between Worf and Gowron that doesn't end until the latter's death in the final season, and temporarily ends the long peace between the Federation and the Klingons . It also introduces us to Martok (though this version ultimately proves to be a Changeling in disguise), and gives us one of the franchise's most impressive portrayals of a large-scale space battle. Not to mention, it's a start-to-finish love letter to fans of the Klingons.

DS9: Rules of Engagement

Things get even more tense between the Federation and the Klingon Empire in "Rules of Engagement," which sees Worf accused of purposely destroying a Klingon transport filled with defenseless civilians. Ron Canada plays the cunning Klingon advocate Ch'Pok who arrives on DS9 to argue for Worf's extradition to the Klingon Empire. Captain Sisko represents Worf in the proceedings, which ultimately reveal the entire incident was staged in order to win a propaganda battle against the Federation.

Even though the plot proves to be a frame job, the details uncovered by Ch'Pok bring to light just how close violence waits beneath Worf's surface. Not only does Worf physically attack Ch'Pok, we learn that during one of Worf's favorite holodeck simulations, which recreates a famous Klingon battle, he regularly orders the slaughter of the (albeit holographic) women and children of the conquered city. Worf gets a well-deserved dressing down from Sisko, and takes an important step in his personal evolution.

DS9: Looking for par'Mach in All the Wrong Places

In the "DS9" Season 3 episode "The House of Quark," Klingon Grilka marries Ferengi bartender Quark in a desperate bid to keep control of her family's house. When she returns two seasons later in "Looking for par'Mach in All the Wrong Places," Worf is smitten by her, but she only has eyes for Quark. In an homage to Edmond Rostand's 1897 play "Cyrano de Bergerac," Worf takes it upon himself to teach Quark how to woo Grilka. He writes poetry for the Ferengi, and even uses tech to manipulate Quark's body during a bat'leth match.

Not only is the episode hilarious, "Looking for par'Mach in All the Wrong Places" diverts wonderfully from its source material. By the end of the episode, Worf finds himself with his true love: Jadzia Dax, who has been waiting for the Klingon to make a move since the previous season.

DS9: Soldiers of the Empire

In Season 5's "Soldiers of the Empire," Worf and Jadzia Dax are loaned out to the Klingons to serve under General Martok aboard the Rotarran, where they learn Martok's long imprisonment by the Dominion has made him skittish. Time and again, Martok refuses to act correctly according to Klingon standards, eventually going so far as to order the ship to abandon survivors of a damaged Klingon cruiser. With the crew close to mutiny, Worf has no choice but to challenge Martok to a death duel for leadership. In the ensuing melee, Worf purposely allows Martok to win, risking a killing blow to help jumpstart his friend's warrior instincts.

"Soldiers of the Empire" is a perfect example of what a smart choice it was to add Martok to the series. Not only does it give Worf a chance to interact with more Klingon characters, it gives us the opportunity to see Worf unburdened by the constraints of Starfleet, acting as a Klingon officer would be expected to act on any imperial ship. When Worf challenges Martok, it's not for ambition or bloodlust — it's as much a part of his job as it would be to run practice drills or submit crew assessments.

DS9: You Are Cordially Invited

In Season 6's "Sacrifice of Angels," Starfleet takes DS9 back from the Dominion. In the following episode, "You Are Cordially Invited," Worf and Jadzia take advantage of the break in fighting to get married.

This blessed event is endangered when the ritual demands of Martok's stern wife Sirella (Shannon Cochran) prove too much for Jadzia. In the meantime, Bashir and O'Brien, who believed they'd be enjoying the Klingon version of a bachelor party when Worf invited them to join him on the ritual path of Kal'Hyah, endure four days of fasting, bloodletting, and other forms of torture.

When it comes to Jadzia's resistance to Sirella, "You Are Cordially Invited" offers one of the few examples of Worf butting heads with his Par'Mach'kai and proving to be the one acting more like a grown-up. Moreover, the yearning for vengeance Bashir and O'Brien express for the tortures of Kal'Hyah is hilarious. Finally, not only is this the last time we get to see Worf's grown son Alexander (Marc Worden) in the flesh, it's one of the only times we get to see him happy.

DS9: Change of Heart

When a Cardassian spying on the Dominion for Starfleet needs extraction in Season 6's "Change of Heart," Worf and Jadzia must rendezvous with him on the planet Soukara and bring him safely to Federation space. In order to avoid enemy detection, they need to land 20 kilometers from the rendezvous, then make their way through dense jungle. Along the way, the pair ambush and kill a Jem'Hadar patrol group, but Jadzia is badly wounded. They try to journey together regardless, but it soon becomes clear Worf either must leave Jadzia to die and complete the mission, or abandon the mission and save Jadzia . In the latter case, the spy — and his intel — will be lost.

The fact that "Change of Heart" works as well as it does is a testament to Worf's evolution. If this were about any other character in the franchise, there would never be a question as to whether or not they would leave their romantic partner behind. But when "Change of Heart" aired in 1998, fans had known Worf for 11 years, through two series and two major motion pictures. Knowing how seriously Worf takes his duty, you know what it means for him to make the choice he ultimately does, rendering it that much more powerful.

DS9: Once More Unto the Breach

The first named Klingon to ever appear in "Star Trek: The Original Series" is Kor, played by John Colicos. Not only does Kor reappear in "Star Trek: The Animated Series" (voiced by James Doohan), Colicos reprises the role three times in "DS9." His final, heroic appearance arrives in Season 7's "Once More Unto the Breach."

As Worf is about to leave with Martok on a new campaign aboard the Ch'Tang, Kor visits Worf and asks for his help finding a place in the Klingon fleet. Unfortunately, Martok holds a fierce grudge against Kor for barring him from the Klingon Defense Force when he was younger. Regardless, Martok grudgingly allows Worf to appoint Kor as third officer. Most of the Ch'Tang's crew idolize Kor at first, but things change when it becomes clear Kor is suffering from dementia, often forgetting where and when he is.

Along with taking a harsh look at how the elderly can be made to feel obsolete by the young, "Once More Unto the Breach" delves deeper into the character and history of Kor and acts as a wonderful send-off for the franchise's first Klingon. If you're a "Trek" fan who doesn't feel something as the Klingons sing in honor of Kor's sacrifice at the episode's end, then you need to turn up the temperature in your chest, because your heart is frozen solid.

Dax And Worf's Romance Didn't Have To Be Forced For Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

One of the best things about "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" is the show's dedication to complex interpersonal relationships on board the space station. Throughout the series, there were a number of great pairings as different crew members realized that their friendships or work partnerships had turned into something else. Captain Sisko (Avery Brooks) fell in love with the fiery transport captain Kasidy Yates (Penny Johnson Jerald), Security Chief Odo (Rene Auberjonois) found a perfect partner in former terrorist and current second-in-command Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor), and Cardassian spy/tailor Garak (Andrew Robinson) and suave doctor Julian Bashir (Alexander Siddig) have a will they/won't they for the ages, even if it is a little queer-baity . But the most wonderful of all the " Deep Space Nine " romances is the one between joined Trill science officer Jadzia Dax (Terry Farrell) and Klingon strategic operations officer Worf (Michael Dorn). The two are a beautiful example of an odd couple that make their differences work and push one another to be better people. They're an inspiration, proving that a pansexual goofball who can beat Ferengi at Tongo and a stoic warrior raised by Russians can somehow be a perfect pair.

It turns out that making Worf and Dax such a great couple wasn't difficult at all for Farrell and Dorn, who were good friends and relished the chance to get to spend more time together. They just didn't quite anticipate how close their characters would get.

Perfect Par'Mach'kai

In an interview with StarTrek.com, Farrell revealed that she and Dorn would often flirt with one another in-character because they thought it might encourage the writers to give them more scenes together. The writers definitely gave them more scenes, though it took a direction neither actor completely expected:

"Oh, we'd thought we were so clever flirting with each so we'd have more stuff to do together, just because we were friends. Ha! You'd think they had that planned the whole time because it all just went so easily. And I loved it because Michael and I were such good friends. We could just hit heads and really talk things out. At the time it could be really irritating because we were so tired all the time. But taking that out of the equation, I learned so much from working with Michael, as a person and as a performer. He's a very good friend. My husband reminds me of him in that they don't say that 'Enough is enough.' They're just constantly picking at stuff. It's like, "Enough already!" But it's that need to make it perfect."

It sounds like Dorn shares a bit of perfectionism with his character, which only makes the relationship between Jadzia and the stubborn Klingon feel more real. The performers being comfortable with one another helped them really embrace the couple's rough-and-tumble courtship starting in the season 5 episode "Looking for par'Mach in All the Wrong Places." Worf always pictured himself with a Klingon woman, while Jadzia clearly didn't have intentions on settling down. Their chemistry is undeniable , though, and their fierce flirtations turned into one of the franchise's most compelling love stories.

The sparks flew, and it wasn't just from clashing bat'leths

Worf was originally a character on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," but when that series ended, the creators decided to move the fan-favorite over to "Deep Space Nine." In an interview with TrekZone Network , Dorn explained that the ideas for Worf on "Deep Space Nine" weren't all that concrete, though once they saw him and Farrell onscreen, the Jadzia/Worf story-line was sealed:

"I think that they had a number of scripts. They had a number of things that they were thinking about. Also the Jadzia Dax/Worf thing may have been something that they were playing with. But they didn't really realize that it was going to be a big thing until she and I did our first scenes together. They went: oh my god, we've got to put these people together! I think they had it mapped out a little bit but when you get involved in it and see things happening you see the relationships going on. Then they take it from there."

Once the writers saw the undeniable chemistry between Dorn and Farrell, who turned the heat up with their flirting, they knew they had to put these two together. "Star Trek" has plenty of romances and lots of sex, but it's rarely felt this authentic or natural. The friendship between the actors allowed them to really go all-in on their onscreen romance, whether their characters were flirting or fighting (though for Klingon courtship , those are pretty much the same). The perfection of their relationship just makes Jadzia's death at the end of season 6 all the more painful, because a love this pure shouldn't have such a tragic ending. The symbiont Dax was able to find love again in new host Ezri (Nicole de Boer), but it still doesn't quite stack up to the Jadzia/Worf dynamic. Sorry, Han and Leia, but these two are my One True Pairing , now and forever, and Dorn and Farrell's friendship helped that happen.

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Suddenly desiring to wed within the week on DS9, Worf and Jadzia go through their own Klingon rituals: Worf on a four day bachelor party with the male members of the crew & Jadzia deals with... Read all Suddenly desiring to wed within the week on DS9, Worf and Jadzia go through their own Klingon rituals: Worf on a four day bachelor party with the male members of the crew & Jadzia deals with her prospective mother-in-law, who totally opposes the idea of "an alien" marrying into h... Read all Suddenly desiring to wed within the week on DS9, Worf and Jadzia go through their own Klingon rituals: Worf on a four day bachelor party with the male members of the crew & Jadzia deals with her prospective mother-in-law, who totally opposes the idea of "an alien" marrying into her Klingon household.

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Trivia Aron Eisenberg considered this his most stressful episode considering the script called for his Ferengi character, Nog, to participate in social dancing, and he had no idea of how to do that convincingly. As it happened, Eisenberg improvised something suitable and was horrified that the director wanted to focus on him dancing as opposed to simply being part of a crowd. Regardless, he performed his clumsy creation and the whole cast and crew, plus the cast of Star Trek: Voyager (1995) invited to see the shooting, found it hilarious in a welcome fashion for the story and it was decided to edit the scene for greater prominence.
Goofs Based on what is known of Klingon culture, it seems unlikely that Jadzia begging for Sirella's forgiveness would curry her favor. Klingons would view that as weakness. Besting another person in combat, however, as Jadzia does to Sirella, is seen as a show of strength and would be looked upon favorably.

Lt. Commander Worf : Anyone can see that we are hopelessly mismatched. She is a Trill, I'm a Klingon. She has had five marriages; this would be my first. When she is laughing, I am somber. When I am happy, she is crying. She plays tongo with the Ferengi bartender; I can barely stand him. She mocks everything, while I take everything seriously. She is nothing like the woman I thought I would marry.

Martok : We are not accorded the luxury of choosing the women we fall in love with. Do you think Sirella is anything like the woman I thought that I'd marry? She is a prideful, arrogant, mercurial woman, who shares my bed far too infrequently for my taste. And yet... I love her, deeply. We Klingons often tout our prowess in battle, our desire for glory and honor above all else. But how hollow is the sound of victory without someone to share it with. Honor gives little comfort to a man alone in his home... and in his heart.

Crazy credits Unusually, the audio from the final scene carries over the first screen credit, as Bashir and O'Brien can be heard ceremonially attacking Worf.
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“That guy that plays Worf, God, he stinks”: Michael Dorn Will Never Forget How He Scared the Living Daylights Out of 2 Star Trek Trolls

Not recognizing Michael Dorn turned out to be a grave mistake for them.

Despite being one of the most popular characters of Star Trek, Michael Dorn often doesn't get recognized in public.
This would come in handy after the actor ran into two haters, who were berating Worf.
Michael Dorn hasn't given up on the idea of a Worf show,

In most cases, ignoring haters is often the best way to deal with them, as engaging in any sort of dispute ends up feeding the trolls. But Star Trek icon Michael Dorn had a unique approach when it came to dealing with two haters at a convention.

Known for playing Worf in the Star Trek franchise, the actor is notable for making the most number of appearances throughout the IP’s decades-long history than any other actors. But despite being one of the most beloved characters from the franchise, like any other thing in media, Worf isn’t immune to haters, and Dorn once had the incredible opportunity to scare two of them.

Michael Dorn Put the Fear of God in Two Trolls

Despite appearing in four films and 272 television episodes, including all 7 seasons of The Next Generation and the last 4 of Deep Space Nine , Michael Dorn doesn’t often get recognized in public. This isn’t surprising, as despite being the actor with the most appearances in the franchise, Dorn was always in make-up, as a result, many fans are only familiar with his Worf persona. During the Star Trek: The Next Generation reunion , hosted by Whoopi Goldberg , the actor recalled (via EW ):

It had to be the whole run of the show, I was in makeup, and nobody saw me out of makeup. Whenever I’d go out with my friends or I’d go to conventions, [fans] would literally shove past me to get to these guys,

But this came in handy when the actor was behind two guys in an elevator at a convention, who weren’t the biggest fans of Star Trek . The CHIPS actor recalled while the two guys were berating the IP and Worf, Dorn was listening the entire time. Eventually, the actor put the fear of god in them after greeting the two guys with his best Worf impression.

He recalled:

I’m behind them, listening [to them going], ‘Oh, I can’t believe it, that doesn’t make any sense, and that guy that plays Worf, God, he stinks. He’s terrible. I don’t understand that, I walked out and said, ‘Good evening, guys,’ in my best Worf [voice.]

It’s reasonable to see why the two guys were terror-struck, as hearing Worf’s voice out of thin air would give anyone chills.

Michael Dorn Stressed a Worf Show Will Success Following His Popularity

Years ago, Michael Dorn entertained the idea of a Worf-centered show and even had a pilot written to be made. Even though it never took off the ground, Dorn hasn’t given up on the idea, as after making his return last year in Star Trek: Picard Season 3, the actor stressed that there’s a Worf show out there.

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Moreover, he is assured if the creators do move forward with this idea, it will be a huge success following Worf’s popularity.

But I always felt that Worf has a place. Not just one of the characters, but there is a Worf show out there. And if they have the will to do it, I think they would be totally shocked at how popular the character is. Jesus, I have done almost 300 Worfs. I think the character is pretty popular.

It’ll be interesting to see if the idea is ever greenlit in the future, especially after the actor’s triumphant return to the franchise last year.

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Warning: SPOILERS For Star Trek: Picard Season 3 The loss of the USS Enterprise-E while under the command of Captain Worf (Michael Dorn) confirms a warning from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine 's Captain Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks). Prior to his promotion to Captain of the USS Enterprise-E, Worf served under two of Starfleet's greatest Captains, Benjamin Sisko and Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart). Both men gave Worf valuable counsel and helped him find a place for himself that honored his Klingon heritage while respecting the rules and regulations of Starfleet. Starfleet's first Klingon rose up the ranks until he earned himself a red command uniform in DS9 season 4.

Worf got his first taste of command in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 4, episode 17, "Rules of Engagement", but it ended with him facing court-martial and extradition to the Klingon Empire. Captain Sisko successfully defended Worf against the charges of destroying a Klingon freighter and killing over 400 civilians by proving the accusations to be false. Despite this valuable lesson, and a warning from Sisko, it's clear that there was still much to learn about command when Worf succeeded Picard as Captain of the Enterprise .

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Worf's Enterprise-E Disaster In Picard Confirms Sisko's DS9 Warning

Reflecting on his first, ill-fated, command of the USS Defiant, Worf observed that " Life is a great deal more complicated in this red uniform ". Sisko wryly acknowledges this by quipping that, when Worf earns his Captain's pip he'll wish he'd " gone into botany ". Worf's first posting as Captain was to the USS Enterprise-E, where life seemingly got even more complicated in the red uniform, resulting in the loss of the Federation flagship. Worf's defensive assurance that whatever disaster befell the Enterprise-E wasn't his fault, unfortunately, suggests the opposite.

It's interesting that, while still a Captain in Star Trek: Picard season 3, Worf wears the yellow field jacket of Starfleet's security and science divisions. As a Starfleet Intelligence officer, it's clear that Worf hasn't made the shift into botany, but the yellow field jacket does confirm Sisko's warning to a certain degree. By putting Worf in a yellow field jacket, the Picard writers' room and costume department imply that, following the Enterprise disaster, he's reverted to the Starfleet division in which he was always more comfortable.

Did Enterprise-E's Disaster Inspire Worf's More Peaceful Life?

In "Rules of Engagement," the Klingon prosecutor, Ch'Pok (Ron Canada), aimed to prove that it was Worf's Klingon bloodlust, rather than his duty as a Starfleet officer, that drove his command decisions. Sisko later heard that Worf's Klingon problems and his thirst for vengeance against the Klingon Empire did indeed lead to the destruction of the - thankfully empty - freighter. It's possible, therefore, that Worf's Klingon bloodlust also played a part in the situation that led to the destruction of the Enterprise-E. This would explain why Worf spent decades " working " on himself, embracing a more pacifist lifestyle as a " warrior for peace ".

The loss of the Federation's flagship under Worf's command would certainly have raised eyebrows at Starfleet Command, so maybe Worf's self-improvement was initially ordered by his superiors. By happy coincidence, the pursuit of a more centered and peaceful outlook finally resolved Worf's Klingon heritage and human upbringing. Worf's new outlook has also had a hugely positive impact on his Starfleet Intelligence partner, the troubled Commander Raffi Musiker (Michelle Hurd), improving her relationship with her estranged family. It's a testament to the faith and guidance of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine 's Captain Sisko that, decades later, Captain Worf provides similar wise counsel to the next generation of Starfleet officers.

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Star Trek's Best Director Hated His First Episode

Posted: June 14, 2024 | Last updated: June 15, 2024

<p>He’s not exactly a household name in the fandom, but Winrich Kolbe is one of the most important directors in Star Trek history. He ended up directing 48 episodes across different series, and this included some major episodes such as the TNG finale “All Good Things” and the VOY premiere “Caretaker.” In a bit of cosmic irony, the man who would come to so thoroughly define Star Trek hated his directorial debut, The Next Generation episode “Where Silence Has Lease.”</p>

Star Trek’s Best Director Hated His First Episode

He’s not exactly a household name in the fandom, but Winrich Kolbe is one of the most important directors in Star Trek history. He ended up directing 48 episodes across different series, and this included some major episodes such as the TNG finale “All Good Things” and the VOY premiere “Caretaker.” In a bit of cosmic irony, the man who would come to so thoroughly define Star Trek hated his directorial debut, The Next Generation episode “Where Silence Has Lease.”

<p>One of the things Winrich Kolbe disliked about “Where Silence Has Lease” was that the episode didn’t explore its premise in a more interesting way. If you don’t remember, this episode involved the Enterprise traveling into a mysterious hole in space and encountering a powerful being known as Nagilum. </p><p>Nagilum is like a less powerful but more amoral version of Q, using his vast powers to test humanity and learn about the concept of death by dramatically killing one crewman and then threatening to kill up to half the ship (incidentally, newly-minted Lieutenant Worf insanely considers 50% casualties to be “within acceptable limits”). </p>

One of the things Winrich Kolbe disliked about “Where Silence Has Lease” was that the episode didn’t explore its premise in a more interesting way. If you don’t remember, this episode involved the Enterprise traveling into a mysterious hole in space and encountering a powerful being known as Nagilum.

Nagilum is like a less powerful but more amoral version of Q, using his vast powers to test humanity and learn about the concept of death by dramatically killing one crewman and then threatening to kill up to half the ship (incidentally, newly-minted Lieutenant Worf insanely considers 50% casualties to be “within acceptable limits”).

<p>According to Winrich Kolbe, the episode “didn’t go so far” with the premise of a creature such as Nagilum. He likened the aliens’ perspective to the way that a foreign person might view Kolbe’s own culture, deciding what does and does not make sense. </p><p>The director felt that expanding this idea into outer space gave the writers a chance “to push it further,” and he was disappointed that didn’t happen while acknowledging there is only so much ambitious storytelling that anyone can cram into “only 44 minutes.”</p>

According to Winrich Kolbe, the episode “didn’t go so far” with the premise of a creature such as Nagilum. He likened the aliens’ perspective to the way that a foreign person might view Kolbe’s own culture, deciding what does and does not make sense.

The director felt that expanding this idea into outer space gave the writers a chance “to push it further,” and he was disappointed that didn’t happen while acknowledging there is only so much ambitious storytelling that anyone can cram into “only 44 minutes.”

<p>Beyond disliking the limitations of the story itself, what Winrich Kolbe really hated about “Where Silence Has Lease” is that it was a bottle episode that put extreme limitations on him as a director. Most of the episode took place on the Enterprise bridge, which he said “is intriguing when you step on it for the first time…Then it becomes an utter crashing bore, because it’s nothing but tan walls and a few twinkling lights.” </p><p>Never one to mince words, the director later described shooting this episode as “murder” and that shooting “that long on the bridge was the worst experience I’ve ever had.”</p>

Beyond disliking the limitations of the story itself, what Winrich Kolbe really hated about “Where Silence Has Lease” is that it was a bottle episode that put extreme limitations on him as a director. Most of the episode took place on the Enterprise bridge, which he said “is intriguing when you step on it for the first time…Then it becomes an utter crashing bore, because it’s nothing but tan walls and a few twinkling lights.”

Never one to mince words, the director later described shooting this episode as “murder” and that shooting “that long on the bridge was the worst experience I’ve ever had.”

A Lot Of Choreography

In order to make what could have been a boring episode more visually interesting, Winrich Kolbe “did a lot of choreography on that show.” He pointed out that he rarely likes to tell actors where to move on set because “I usually like the actors to drive themselves where they have to go.”

But shooting for five days entirely on the bridge set forced the director to make one creative camera choice after another, and keeping “the camera constantly moving” meant he needed to be very specific about when and where actors moved.

As for Winrich Kolbe, he did a fair amount of moving himself. He later said, “I spent a lot of time on that bridge on my belly, hanging down from the rafters and in any other position to try and figure out what I would do with the camera.”

Fortunately, his efforts paid off: not only did he create a very visually dynamic episode, but he impressed the producers enough to become one of the most prolific directors in Star Trek history.

<p>Of course, perfecting Star Trek stories is a difficult task in itself, and these writers quickly learned something that Picard learned in the series finale: when it comes to keeping this fandom happy, the trial never ends.</p>

He Directed The Best

On The Next Generation, Winrich Kolbe went on to direct classic episodes such as “Darmok” and “All Good Things,” and on Deep Space Nine, he directed fan favorites like “Our Man Bashir” and “The Siege of AR-588.”

He directed killer Voyager eps like “Caretaker” and “Scorpion, Part II,” though his connection to that Star Trek spinoff was as personal as it was professional. For a time, he actually dated Captain Janeway actor Kate Mulgrew, though she eventually moved on and ultimately married someone else (no, it wasn’t Da Vinci).

Winrich Kolbe leaves behind a powerful Star Trek legacy, and his great work on the TNG series finale even won the talented director a Hugo for Best Dramatic Presentation.

He helped shape this Classic Trek era into the must-see TV that current fans are so nostalgic for. Weirdly enough, though, none of that would have happened if not for directing an episode that he absolutely hated filming.

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