I've seen a recent poll asking whether or not DS9 should have continued beyond 7 seasons, possibly into an 8th or 9th......
I was going to reply in that, but figured that since my idea is going a bit out of the original topic discussion, I'd create a new topic:
How would you feel if a new Star Trek series was created based on Deep Space Nine?
Hypothetically in my mind, it would be worked on in the next year or two and aired in three.
My idea would be that it continues a number of years after DS9 ended, be about the same space station, and have some of the old cast come back, either as main characters or guest stars. By this time in the show, DS9 was heavily modified and upgraded, still looked like the old space station, but with more federation/bajoran technology implemented in the original Cardassian design.
It would start off with the basis that Kira was promoted or near retirement (either way, no longer command of the station) or that she was losing interest in commanding the station and wanted to head back to Bajor and settle down, so she has to re-staff the station and bring in new characters. During this time, Ben Sisko returns from the Prophets because his new task is now at hand. (Though Sisko wouldn't be a main character, but a re-occurring character from time to time in the show)
The basic plot I had in mind was that although the Cardassians originally revolted against the Dominion and helped save the Alpha Q, and everybody figured they turned a new leaf, after a few years of political struggle, they eventually revert back to their old ways, and after getting a hold of some Borg Technology, they become more of a threat then ever before. While they don't create their own "Collective" they use the technology to enhance their bodies, ships, weapons, etc.... and with this new found power, they feel they can finally take over Bajor, the Wormhole and the Alpha Quadrant all on their own. Seeing this opportunity, the Romulans side with the Cardassians and a new alliance is made, with them integrating Borg technology as well.
This new threat is what brings Sisko back, Kira remains on DS9 for a while still (maybe for the first two seasons, maybe more) a new cast/crew is introduced, and because of his past experience with DS9, fighting Cardassians and fighting the borg on the Enterprise D, O'Brien returns as well.
Bashir and Dax never left the Station, so they're still there, though by this time, Dax became Kira's first officer, and on occasion, Worf comes back to help out with getting the Klingons to assist defending DS9 on occasion, though relations are still tense between the Federation and the Klingons.
Later on in the series, the War doesn't go very well, so eventually Sisko presses Kira to try and contact Odo and get help from the Dominion in their struggle, which eventually brings up their past relationship and the conflicts that arise from not seeing one another for so long.... not to mention the conflicts of working side by side with the Jem'Hadar, whom by this time, Odo freed them from their addiction to the K'White and allowed them to create their own society, though their genetic design of seeing the Founders as Gods still remains.... but by this time, many have been questioning their God status and now no longer being controlled by K'White, they're expanding their own free will and ability to think for themselves, which makes many in the federation concerned because now these killing machines have less control over them.
And of course, Quark is still there, forever trying to keep his old habits and way of life afloat in a world where Nog is still Grand Nagus and screwed everything up to what Quark was born and raised in believing..... and the entire Ferengi society is in shambles/divided.
And before people mention the new Star Trek movie screwing up the timeline, this series could take place before all that occurred, in that I mean the series could end with the war coming to an end in the second last season because Romulus being in grave danger so they pull out of the war to figure out how to save their way of life.... and in the last season, it involves Spocks' attempt to save Romulus.... but Spock failed in his attempt and thus, Star Trek 2009 comes into play, with vengeful Romulans going back in time to destroy Vulcan and thus, the Federation.
All the while through the series, Sisko gives hints here and there about what all was going to happen..... like riddling what already has happened, but hasn't, what will happen but perhaps already did.... afterall, he's been out of the time line for so long now.
Thoughts?
Changes?
I was going to reply in that, but figured that since my idea is going a bit out of the original topic discussion, I'd create a new topic:
How would you feel if a new Star Trek series was created based on Deep Space Nine?
Hypothetically in my mind, it would be worked on in the next year or two and aired in three.
My idea would be that it continues a number of years after DS9 ended, be about the same space station, and have some of the old cast come back, either as main characters or guest stars. By this time in the show, DS9 was heavily modified and upgraded, still looked like the old space station, but with more federation/bajoran technology implemented in the original Cardassian design.
It would start off with the basis that Kira was promoted or near retirement (either way, no longer command of the station) or that she was losing interest in commanding the station and wanted to head back to Bajor and settle down, so she has to re-staff the station and bring in new characters. During this time, Ben Sisko returns from the Prophets because his new task is now at hand. (Though Sisko wouldn't be a main character, but a re-occurring character from time to time in the show)
The basic plot I had in mind was that although the Cardassians originally revolted against the Dominion and helped save the Alpha Q, and everybody figured they turned a new leaf, after a few years of political struggle, they eventually revert back to their old ways, and after getting a hold of some Borg Technology, they become more of a threat then ever before. While they don't create their own "Collective" they use the technology to enhance their bodies, ships, weapons, etc.... and with this new found power, they feel they can finally take over Bajor, the Wormhole and the Alpha Quadrant all on their own. Seeing this opportunity, the Romulans side with the Cardassians and a new alliance is made, with them integrating Borg technology as well.
This new threat is what brings Sisko back, Kira remains on DS9 for a while still (maybe for the first two seasons, maybe more) a new cast/crew is introduced, and because of his past experience with DS9, fighting Cardassians and fighting the borg on the Enterprise D, O'Brien returns as well.
Bashir and Dax never left the Station, so they're still there, though by this time, Dax became Kira's first officer, and on occasion, Worf comes back to help out with getting the Klingons to assist defending DS9 on occasion, though relations are still tense between the Federation and the Klingons.
Later on in the series, the War doesn't go very well, so eventually Sisko presses Kira to try and contact Odo and get help from the Dominion in their struggle, which eventually brings up their past relationship and the conflicts that arise from not seeing one another for so long.... not to mention the conflicts of working side by side with the Jem'Hadar, whom by this time, Odo freed them from their addiction to the K'White and allowed them to create their own society, though their genetic design of seeing the Founders as Gods still remains.... but by this time, many have been questioning their God status and now no longer being controlled by K'White, they're expanding their own free will and ability to think for themselves, which makes many in the federation concerned because now these killing machines have less control over them.
And of course, Quark is still there, forever trying to keep his old habits and way of life afloat in a world where Nog is still Grand Nagus and screwed everything up to what Quark was born and raised in believing..... and the entire Ferengi society is in shambles/divided.
And before people mention the new Star Trek movie screwing up the timeline, this series could take place before all that occurred, in that I mean the series could end with the war coming to an end in the second last season because Romulus being in grave danger so they pull out of the war to figure out how to save their way of life.... and in the last season, it involves Spocks' attempt to save Romulus.... but Spock failed in his attempt and thus, Star Trek 2009 comes into play, with vengeful Romulans going back in time to destroy Vulcan and thus, the Federation.
All the while through the series, Sisko gives hints here and there about what all was going to happen..... like riddling what already has happened, but hasn't, what will happen but perhaps already did.... afterall, he's been out of the time line for so long now.
Thoughts?
Changes?
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Ok...highly unlikly and only interessting for Damar fans...but one can dream. 
