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The crew of Star Trek DS9

  • Writer: Rohan Jay
    Rohan Jay
  • Feb 5, 2020
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jan 11, 2023


The crew of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is composed of a diverse group of characters from various species and backgrounds, including Starfleet, Bajoran Militia and civilians.

  • Commander Benjamin Sisko is the station's commanding officer and the protagonist of the series. He is a widower and a single father, who is tasked with running the station and maintaining peace between the various factions in the sector.

  • Major Kira Nerys, is a Bajoran Militia officer and the station's executive officer. She is a former resistance fighter who helped liberate Bajor from Cardassian occupation and serves as the Bajoran liaison officer to the Starfleet crew.

  • Odo, is a shape-shifter and serves as the station's chief of security. He is a member of a mysterious and powerful species, and is the only known member of his kind.

  • Dr. Julian Bashir is a Starfleet officer and the station's chief medical officer. He is a highly ambitious and intelligent young officer, and is known for his exceptional medical skills.

  • Miles O'Brien is a Starfleet officer and the station's chief of operations. He is an experienced engineer and is responsible for the day-to-day running of the station's systems.

  • Jadzia Dax is a Trill officer, and serves as the station's science officer. She is a joined Trill, which means that she is host to a symbiotic organism called a "Dax", which grants her access to the memories and experiences of all previous hosts.

  • Quark is a Ferengi, He is the owner and operator of Quark's Bar, Grill, Gaming House and Holosuite Arcade, the station's most popular establishment, and is always looking for ways to make a profit.

  • Rom, is Quark's brother and works at the bar as a waiter. He is known for being less cunning and ambitious than his brother, but he is also more loyal and honest.

  • There are other characters such as the Bajoran spiritual leader Kai Winn, the Cardassian tailor Garak, and the former Cardassian Gul Dukat, among others, that also play a important role in the series.

This group of characters forms a complex and diverse ensemble, and their interactions and relationships are a major focus of the show. The series explores themes such as leadership, responsibility, loyalty and morality through the lens of this unique and multi-faceted crew.



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