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[Rocketeer]

I only watched the first 3 episodes of DS9, so I'm ignorant about most of it and especially the Dominion. Where can I get the executive summary? Thanks

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[Kaziarl]

Rocketeer wrote:

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I only watched the first 3 episodes of DS9, so I'm ignorant about most of it and especially the Dominion. Where can I get the executive summary? Thanks

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Memory Alpha would probably give you the most comprehensive summary of the show. You can look up historical event articles about the war itself, which will link to other pages (episode summaries, key players, etc)

This would probably be a good place to start:
http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Dominion_War

[Rocketeer]

It's a good read. Thanks!

[Jim Gamma]

All this talk about calling red alert... I thought Andrews did that as soon as the ships came through and she realised what they were? Or am I mistaken?

And yeah, the Jem'Hadar have been seen to beam over long distances (Third Talak'Talan, anyone?), and through shields and forcefields.

As to the station being on a war footing, well, the Jem'Hadar would be expecting that.

And for those saying "Why didn't they call the Founders?" Well, I seem to recall mention of queries to the Founders when the bug ships started appearing going unanswered, and the full armada didn't exactly leave much time for a further contact with the Great Link prior to attacking.

[Scout101]

Hmm, memory is a bit fuzzy on the beaming through shields it, thanks. Then again, the answer seems to be 'sometimes'. Kinda like how the Defiant can take on any uber-ship it wants, unless the writers wanna show off a new bad guy, in which case, it gets one-shotted

As for calling the Founders, yeah, obviously too much happening right then and there. Was thinking more once they got away on that one. When the Vorta was going through her 'claim this for the Dominion' speach, I'd have just told her she should check with the Dominion first...

[intrinsical]

Rocketeer wrote:

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I only watched the first 3 episodes of DS9, so I'm ignorant about most of it and especially the Dominion. Where can I get the executive summary? Thanks

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If you get the chance, you should really give DS9 a shot. It is one of the best trek series.

[Timelord_Victorious]

intrinsical wrote:

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If you get the chance, you should really give DS9 a shot. It is one of the best trek series.

Yes. watch it.
I am rewatching it now and I love how the Dominion gets forshadowed even as early as early season 2 episodes!

[Aeolusdallas]

Timelord_Victorious wrote:

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Yes. watch it.
I am rewatching it now and I love how the Dominion gets forshadowed even as early as early season 2 episodes!

Yeah the whole growing dread over the second and third seasons is really well done.

[Hartzilla2007]

Scout101 wrote:

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Hmm, memory is a bit fuzzy on the beaming through shields it, thanks. Then again, the answer seems to be 'sometimes'. Kinda like how the Defiant can take on any uber-ship it wants, unless the writers wanna show off a new bad guy, in which case, it gets one-shotted

As for calling the Founders, yeah, obviously too much happening right then and there. Was thinking more once they got away on that one. When the Vorta was going through her 'claim this for the Dominion' speach, I'd have just told her she should check with the Dominion first...

To be fair though only us players know where the fleet came from, ingame everyone probably thinks this is a Dominion invasion as the only evidence from the missing fleet is the empty ships that were recently found which they think might be from that fleet.

[Scout101]

That's a fair point. Suppose the next move would still be to call the Founders and ask WTF and why are they breaking the truce, which they would deny, and then you'd get to the bottom of things.

Unless they decide that they finally had an advantage again, and then the war's back on...

[Timelord_Victorious]

Scout101 wrote:

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That's a fair point. Suppose the next move would still be to call the Founders and ask WTF and why are they breaking the truce, which they would deny, and then you'd get to the bottom of things.

Unless they decide that they finally had an advantage again, and then the war's back on...

Which is why I suspect we will be sent to the Gamma quadrant in the third episode to make contact with hopfully Odo.

[Scout101]

That would be good. Dunno, not reading ahead. We get so few of these things, don't want to spoil myself

[CorporalClegg]

intrinsical wrote:

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If you get the chance, you should really give DS9 a shot. It is the best trek series.

FTFY

[Aeolusdallas]

Awesome!


Dev Blog: DS9 Bundle

Starting tomorrow (February 16, 2012), around 10AM PST, a DS9 Bundle will be available for sale in the C-Store for 1,800 C-Store points. This bundle contains brand-new items that will allow you to fly to Bajor or tour the Denorios Belt in style! The DS9 Bundle includes the following items:
The Federation “Belfast” Bridge and Interior Set

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New Weapons
• Bajoran Pistol (with Multi-Beam secondary firing mode) that increases in effectiveness with level.

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Type-10 (Chaffee) Shuttlecraft

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Minimum Command Rank: Lieutenant
Crew: 4
Weapons: 2 Fore
Device Slots: 1
Bridge Officer Stations: 1 Ensign Universal
Console Modifications: 1 Tactical, 1 Engineering, 1 Science
Base Turn Rate: 22 degrees per second
Impulse Modifier: 0.22
Hull Strength increases in effectiveness with level
Photon Torpedo Launcher that increases in effectiveness with level
Phaser Bank with 360-degree range of fire that increases in effectiveness with level
+5 Power to Engines
Emergency Power to Engines I
This shuttle also includes a Non-combat Type-10 Shuttlecraft pet that can be launched from your starship.
Note: Unlocking this bundle unlocks these items for all Federation characters on an account. Klingon Empire characters on the account may claim the Duty Officers, the Bajoran Pistol and the Bajoran Phaser Rifle.
*You must have space in your Duty Officer Roster to commission the included Duty Officers. If you do not have enough space, you can purchase additional slots from the C-Store or keep the Duty Officers in your bank until you do have space.
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[Hartzilla2007]

I have borg engines now YAY!