Star Trek: Deep Space Nine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Star Trek: Deep Space Nine |
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| Created by | Rick Berman Michael Piller |
| Starring | See cast |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 176 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Ira Steven Behr Rick Berman Michael Piller |
| Running time | about 45 minutes |
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| Original network | First run syndication |
| Original release | January 3, 1993 – June 2, 1999 |
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| Preceded by | Star Trek: The Next Generation |
| Followed by | Star Trek: Voyager |
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (often called DS9) is an exciting science fiction TV show. It is the third series in the famous Star Trek universe. Unlike other Star Trek shows, most of the story happens on a space station instead of a starship.
The space station is named "Deep Space Nine." It's a busy place where many different alien species live and work together. The show explores life in space, friendships, and big adventures.
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What is Star Trek: Deep Space Nine About?
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine tells stories about a space station far from Earth. The station is a hub for trade, travel, and diplomacy. It's a place where many different cultures meet.
The main characters are part of Starfleet, a space exploration and defense force. They work to keep the peace and explore the unknown. The show ran for seven seasons, from 1993 to 1999.
Meet the Crew
The show features a diverse group of characters. They are from different planets and have unique abilities. Here are some of the main people you'll meet:
- Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks) – He is the brave commander of the Deep Space Nine station. He leads the crew and helps solve problems.
- Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor) – An alien officer from the planet Bajor. She is second in command and very strong-willed.
- Odo (René Auberjonois) – The station's security chief. He is a special alien called a Changeling, who can change his shape.
- Miles O'Brien (Colm Meaney) – The chief engineer. He is great at fixing things and keeping the station running.
- Worf (Michael Dorn) – A tough Klingon warrior and tactical officer. He helps protect the station from threats.
- Jadzia Dax (Terry Farrell) – A smart science officer. She is a Trill, an alien species that carries a symbiont with memories from past hosts.
- Ezri Dax (Nicole de Boer) – She becomes the station's counselor later in the show. She also carries the Dax symbiont after Jadzia.
- Dr. Julian Bashir (Alexander Siddig) – The station's kind and clever doctor. He takes care of everyone's health.
- Quark (Armin Shimerman) – He owns a popular bar on Deep Space Nine. He is a Ferengi, an alien known for loving money.
Exciting Episodes
Each episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine brings new challenges and adventures. The crew faces alien threats, explores mysterious wormholes, and deals with complex situations.
The "Babel" Episode
In one episode called "Babel," the crew on Deep Space Nine gets sick. They catch a strange virus that makes them say random words. This means they can't talk properly or understand each other. It causes a lot of confusion and makes their jobs very difficult!
Images for kids
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Marc Alaimo, Armin Shimerman and Colm Meaney, who played the characters of Gul Dukat, Quark and Miles O'Brien.
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Nana Visitor and René Auberjonois, who played the characters of Kira Nerys and Odo.
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Chase Masterson (left) played the character Leeta; Nicole De Boer (right) played Ezri Dax.
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Avery Brooks directed some episodes, as well as playing Sisko.
See also
In Spanish: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine para niños
