ODO: The only common enemy you and I share is Enabran Tain. The difference between you and I is that you don't know it.
"Improbable Cause"/"The Die is Cast" Line-by-Line
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GARAK: I suggest that you think over what I've said, Constable.
ODO: Funny. I was about to make the same suggestion.
[Wardroom]
TAIN [on monitor]: Since the Jem'Hadar are genetically addicted to a drug that only the Founders can provide, we expect the Jem'Hadar to weaken and die once their supplies of the drug run out. A matter of days by our estimates. However, that will give them enough time to stage some kind of counterattack against the Alpha Quadrant, so I suggest you place the Cardassian fleet on alert. I take this action not in defiance of the Cardassian state, but in defence of it. You in the Central Command have neglected the security of our people and allowed peace with Bajor and the Federation to blind you to the real threat, the Dominion. I intend to remove that threat. Let history be my judge.
TAIN [on monitor]: Since the Jem'Hadar are genetically addicted to a drug that only the Founders can provide, we expect the Jem'Hadar to weaken and die once their supplies of the drug run out. A matter of days by our estimates. However, that will give them enough time to stage some kind of counterattack against the Alpha Quadrant, so I suggest you place the Cardassian fleet on alert. I take this action not in defiance of the Cardassian state, but in defence of it. You in the Central Command have neglected the security of our people and allowed peace with Bajor and the Federation to blind you to the real threat, the Dominion. I intend to remove that threat. Let history be my judge.
TODDMAN [on monitor]: That message was intercepted by a Federation outpost earlier today. A similar message was sent to the Romulan Senate. Now, both governments are denying any prior knowledge of Tain's plans and calling this a rogue operation.
TODDMAN [on monitor]: Both the Romulans and the Cardassians claim to be studying ways to stop Tain, but we believe that they'll just sit back and wait to see if he succeeds or not.
TODDMAN [on monitor]: Only if he fails, Lieutenant. His plan looks like it has a fair chance of success. He's commanding a fleet of twenty ships manned by combat veterans. They know the location of the Founders' homeworld and they've modified their cloaks so the Jem'Hadar can't detect their approach.
TODDMAN [on monitor]: I never hope for war, Major. But if it comes, I'd rather see the Dominion on the losing side. However, we have to plan for the worst. Ben, I want you to evacuate DS Nine of all non-essential personnel and put the Defiant on standby alert. Even if Tain succeeds, the Jem'Hadar are going to come screaming out of the wormhole looking for revenge and they may not be too particular who their targets are.
EDDINGTON: Odo's message said the runabout had been caught in a tractor beam. That suggests he was captured and taken aboard one of their ships
SISKO: I'd like permission to take the Defiant into the Gamma Quadrant and try to determine if he's still alive.
SISKO: Commander Eddington, am I correct in assuming that Starfleet is planning to send substantial reinforcements to this sector?
SISKO: Nine starships. I want the Defiant prepared to leave for the Gamma Quadrant in two hours.
EDDINGTON: Sir, Admiral Toddman's orders were quite clear and ...
Sisko: I am not about to just abandon one of my officers. Toddman's concerned about the Defense of Bajor, and so am I. If we detect a Jem'Hadar strike force heading toward the Alpha Quadrant, we'll use the Communications Relay to warn DS9 and we'll do everything we can to stop them before they reach the wormhole. I consider this a volunteer mission. But don't volunteer just yet, there's a good chance we won't be coming back from this mission. And, even if you do, you'll probably be facing a General Court Martial. If you do decide to go, be aboard the Defiant at 1350 hours. Dismissed.
Later on the Defiants Bridge at 1350 hours....
Sisko: All Stations Report.
Later on the Defiants Bridge at 1350 hours....
Sisko: All Stations Report.
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