Crossfire (DS9 episode)
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"Crossfire" is an episode of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
, the thirteenth episode of the fourth season.
First Minister Shakaar visits the station to push for Bajor's early admittance to the Federation
, the threat of a terrorist attack forces Odo to become his personal bodyguard. Complications soon arise though, as the growing attraction between Major Kira
and Shakaar puts Odo in an incredibly uncomfortable position. His work is even affected, as Shakaar is nearly assassinated. Odo is in love with Kira, and as he watches Shakaar begin a romantic relationship with her, he is unable to sort out his feelings. Distraught, Odo returns to his quarters once his work is completed, and completely trashes the place. He is joined by Quark
, who tells Odo that unless he is willing to tell Kira how he feels, then he should try to get on with his life and deal with whatever happens. Odo agrees, and soon after decides to stop having weekly meetings with Kira.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
, the thirteenth episode of the fourth season.
Plot
When BajoranBajoran
In the Star Trek science-fiction franchise, the Bajorans are a humanoid extraterrestrial species native to the planet Bajor. They were first introduced in the 1991 episode "Ensign Ro" of Star Trek: The Next Generation and subsequently also featured in episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and...
First Minister Shakaar visits the station to push for Bajor's early admittance to the Federation
United Federation of Planets
The United Federation of Planets, also known as "The Federation" is a fictional interplanetary federal republic depicted in the Star Trek television series and motion pictures...
, the threat of a terrorist attack forces Odo to become his personal bodyguard. Complications soon arise though, as the growing attraction between Major Kira
Kira Nerys
Kira Nerys , played by Nana Visitor, is a main character in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.-Backstory:Per Bajoran custom, her family name, Kira, precedes her given name, Nerys. She has two brothers , and her parents' names are Kira Taban and Kira Meru...
and Shakaar puts Odo in an incredibly uncomfortable position. His work is even affected, as Shakaar is nearly assassinated. Odo is in love with Kira, and as he watches Shakaar begin a romantic relationship with her, he is unable to sort out his feelings. Distraught, Odo returns to his quarters once his work is completed, and completely trashes the place. He is joined by Quark
Quark (Star Trek)
Quark is a fictional character in the American television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The character, which was played by Armin Shimerman, was depicted as a member of an extraterrestrial race known as the Ferengi, who are stereotypically ultra-capitalist and only motivated by...
, who tells Odo that unless he is willing to tell Kira how he feels, then he should try to get on with his life and deal with whatever happens. Odo agrees, and soon after decides to stop having weekly meetings with Kira.
Arc significance
- Bajor is pushing through with its application to join the Federation.
- First Minister Shakaar and Major Kira begin dating.