Homefront (DS9 episode)
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"Homefront" is an episode of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
, the eleventh episode of the fourth season. It is rated 4.3/5 on the official Star Trek Website.
travel to Earth to investigate what looks like a bold new offensive by the Dominion
that could lead to war. Joining forces with Vice-Admiral Leyton, they begin to introduce new security measures, hoping to be prepared if the Changelings attack again. With the Dominion threat ever looming, paranoia begins to grow, and even Sisko momentarily suspects his own father of being a Changeling. Before things get any more heated, all the power on Earth is knocked out, and sabotage is believed to be the cause. Sisko and Leyton decide to prepare Earth for war, and have the President declare a state of emergency
on Earth.
explains that UE forces were supposed to appear, but the reference was cut for time.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
, the eleventh episode of the fourth season. It is rated 4.3/5 on the official Star Trek Website.
Plot
When 27 people are killed at a diplomatic conference on Earth, and the Changelings are the chief suspects, Odo and Captain SiskoBenjamin Sisko
Benjamin Lafayette Sisko, played by Avery Brooks, is the main character of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.-Early life and career:...
travel to Earth to investigate what looks like a bold new offensive by the Dominion
Dominion (Star Trek)
In the Star Trek universe, the Dominion is a ruthless and militaristic Gamma Quadrant state consisting of many different races. The Dominion wages war on the United Federation of Planets and its allies in the late 24th century, acting as an antagonist in the TV show Star Trek: Deep Space...
that could lead to war. Joining forces with Vice-Admiral Leyton, they begin to introduce new security measures, hoping to be prepared if the Changelings attack again. With the Dominion threat ever looming, paranoia begins to grow, and even Sisko momentarily suspects his own father of being a Changeling. Before things get any more heated, all the power on Earth is knocked out, and sabotage is believed to be the cause. Sisko and Leyton decide to prepare Earth for war, and have the President declare a state of emergency
State of emergency
A state of emergency is a governmental declaration that may suspend some normal functions of the executive, legislative and judicial powers, alert citizens to change their normal behaviours, or order government agencies to implement emergency preparedness plans. It can also be used as a rationale...
on Earth.
Arc significance
- Changeling infiltration (cf. "The Adversary") has reached Earth.
- After a planet-wide power outage apparently caused by Changelings, the Federation President lets Starfleet declare martial law.
- This is the first mention of Red Squad, an elite group of Starfleet Cadets Nog wishes to join, though even Sisko is not aware of its existence.
Background information
This episode was to contain a reference to Earth's indigenous government, United Earth - specifically, an explanation as to why the Federation President was able to override UE authority and directly declare martial law on Earth, and why no actual UE leadership was seen in the episode. Ronald D. MooreRonald D. Moore
Ronald Dowl Moore is an American screenwriter and television producer best known for his work on Star Trek and the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica miniseries and television series, for which he won a Peabody Award for creative excellence in 2005 and an Emmy Award in 2008.-Early life and...
explains that UE forces were supposed to appear, but the reference was cut for time.