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"'''Tacking Into the Wind'''" is the 172nd episode of the television series '']'', the sixth in the final ten-episode arc of the series. This television episode was written by Ronald D. Moore and directed by Mike Vejar.<reF>[http://www.jammersreviews.com/st-ds9/s7/tacking.php</ref> "'''Tacking Into the Wind'''" is the 172nd episode of the television series '']''. The episode was written by ] and directed by ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jammersreviews.com/st-ds9/s7/tacking.php|title="Tacking into the Wind" &#124; Star Trek: DS9 &#124; Jammer's Reviews|website=www.jammersreviews.com}}</ref>

Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the ]-managed ] ] near the planet ], as the Bajorans recover from a decades-long occupation by the imperialistic ]. The later seasons of the series follow a war between the ], allied with the ]s, and an expansionist empire known as the ], which has already absorbed Cardassia; the Dominion is ruled by the shapeshifting ]s.

This is the sixth episode of the nine-episode concluding ] of the series, which brings the ] and other story elements to a close. In episodes preceding this one, the Cardassian leader ] has launched a rebellion against Dominion rule, and Bajoran officer ] has been sent to aid Damar's rebellion; the Dominion's allies, the ], have developed a weapon that can disable Federation ships, leaving the Klingons the only line of defense against the Dominion; and the Federation's shadowy ] agency, ], has infected the Changeling Founders of the Dominion with a deadly virus, using DS9's security chief ], a rogue Changeling, as a carrier. In this episode, Kira and Damar attempt to steal a Breen energy weapon for the rebellion, while the Klingon chancellor ] orders his fleet into dangerous missions that risk the war effort.


==Plot== ==Plot==
Chancellor ] just sent General ] on an offensive against the Dominion. The battle was lost due to being severely outnumbered. Gowron blames Martok, but Sisko in turn blames Gowron for ordering such a suicidal mission in the first place. ] tells Sisko that he suspects that Gowron's new military strategies are meant to humiliate Martok's command abilities, with no thought of the consequences for the Klingon Empire as a whole. He urges Martok to challenge Gowron, but Martok refuses to even talk about it.


The episode follows three plot lines. In the first, Kira, Odo, and Cardassian ex-spy ] are advising Damar on guerrilla tactics to use against the Dominion. Kira has a tense relationship with Damar's second-in-command, Rusot, who disdains her tactical advice and distrusts her motives.
Garak tells Kira that Odo has been hiding the true extent of his illness; Kira says she knew but wants to let Odo put on a brave front. They go with Damar to a Jem'Hadar shipyard with the intent of stealing the ] energy dampening weapon. Kira has a tense relationship with Damar's friend and second in command, Rusot. Garak warns her that Rusot will soon attempt to kill her and that she should kill him first. En route, Damar receives word that his family was captured and executed by the Dominion. Kira responds to his outrage at the slaughter of innocent civilians by gently reminding him that ''he'' killed Ziyal. Damar leaves in disgust, and Kira regrets her words, but Garak points out that Damar still has a romanticism about the past, and this incident along with her words may be what Damar needs to renounce those views and focus on freeing Cardassia from the Dominion. On board a Jem'Hadar ship Odo takes the form of the female changeling, complete with skin damage, and - despite a delay - they successfully steal a ship equipped with the Breen weapon. In the process, Rusot tries to kill Kira and convince Damar to take the weapon for themselves and not give it to the Federation. Damar is forced to kill Rusot, giving up his vision of restoring the old Cardassia and instead aiding the Federation in the hope of creating a better one. As the weapon is installed, the rebels depart the station and head for Federation space.

En route to attempt to steal a Breen energy-dampening weapon so the Federation can reverse-engineer a defensive counter-measure, Damar receives word that his family has been executed by the Dominion. Kira responds to his outrage by reminding him that the Cardassians committed similar atrocities during the Bajoran occupation. Kira regrets her words, but Garak points out they may be what Damar needs to hear to dislodge his romanticized view of the Cardassian empire.

They successfully steal a Dominion ship equipped with the Breen weapon, but Odo collapses as the illness overtakes him. Rusot tries to convince Damar to let him kill Kira and take the Breen weapon for Cardassia alone. Damar kills Rusot, giving up his vision of restoring the old Cardassia and instead choosing to try to create a better one.

In the second plotline, Gowron has been sending General ] on doomed offensives against the Dominion. ], a Klingon member of Starfleet, suspects that Gowron's strategies are meant to humiliate Martok, whom Gowron sees as a political threat, regardless of the consequences for the Klingon Empire. He urges Martok to challenge Gowron, but Martok refuses to consider the idea.


Lt. ] points out to Worf that if men as honorable as himself tolerate corruption at the highest levels, there is no hope for the Klingon Empire. During a meeting in which Gowron presents another suicidal plan of attack, Worf calls out Gowron as dishonorable. This leads to a duel in which Gowron at first seems to have the upper hand; he breaks Worf's ] and throws him through a glass display board. When Gowron approaches to finish him off, Worf fatally stabs him with a piece of the broken bat'leth. By Klingon law, this makes Worf the new Chancellor. Worf refuses the robe of office and hands it to Martok, reminding him that "Great men do not seek power. They have power thrust upon them". Martok becomes the new Chancellor.
] suggests to ] that he announce that he has found a cure to the changelings' illness as a way to lure someone from Section 31 to DS9.


In the third plotline, Chief ] suggests that Dr. ] falsely announce that he has found a cure for the Changeling disease in order to lure someone from Section 31, who may know the actual cure, to DS9.
Worf discusses Gowron's actions with Ezri, who points out that when men as honorable as Martok and Worf knowingly allow corruption at the highest levels, there is no hope for the empire as a whole. Worf muses on this during a High Council meeting in which Gowron presents a suicidal plan of attack against the Dominion. Worf challenges Gowron to a duel, which is evenly matched. Gowron seems to have the upper hand, with Worf thrown through a glass display board and his bat'leth broken. But before Worf can be killed, he fatally stabs Gowron with a piece of the bat'leth. By Klingon law, this makes Worf the new Chancellor, but Worf refuses the robe of office and hands it to Martok instead. Martok at first refuses, but Worf reminds him of the words of Kahless who said, "Great men do not seek power. They have power thrust upon them." Martok becomes the new Chancellor.


==Reception== ==Reception==
This had a Nielsen rating of 4.4 points, almost 4.35 million viewers when it was aired on television in 1999.<Ref></ref> This had a Nielsen rating of 4.4 points, almost 4.35 million viewers when it was aired on television in 1999.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://users.telenet.be/WebTrek/Ds9/Ratings/ratings7.html|title=WebTrek - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine * SEASON 7 NIELSEN RATINGS|website=users.telenet.be|access-date=2018-05-02|archive-date=2017-01-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170124145506/http://users.telenet.be/WebTrek/Ds9/Ratings/ratings7.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Taken as one of a seven episode story arc starting with "The Changing Face of Evil", in 2018, CBR ranked the "Tacking into the Wind", as part of the #1 episodic saga of ''Star Trek'', even ahead of "Best of Both Worlds" (Part I & II) from ''Star Trek: The Next Generation''.<reF></ref> In 2018, ] ranked this episode as part of the #1 episodic saga of ''Star Trek'', ahead of "Best of Both Worlds" (Part I and II) from ''Star Trek: The Next Generation''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/best-star-trek-multi-part-episodes-ranked/|title=Star Trek's Greatest Episodic Sagas, Ranked|date=November 23, 2018|website=Comic Book Resources}}</ref>


==References== ==References==
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22nd episode of the 7th season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
"Tacking into the Wind"
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode
Episode no.Season 7
Episode 22
Directed byMike Vejar
Written byRonald D. Moore
Featured musicDavid Bell
Production code572
Original air dateMay 10, 1999 (1999-05-10)
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"Tacking Into the Wind" is the 172nd episode of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The episode was written by Ronald D. Moore and directed by Mike Vejar.

Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Starfleet-managed space station Deep Space Nine near the planet Bajor, as the Bajorans recover from a decades-long occupation by the imperialistic Cardassians. The later seasons of the series follow a war between the United Federation of Planets, allied with the Klingons, and an expansionist empire known as the Dominion, which has already absorbed Cardassia; the Dominion is ruled by the shapeshifting Changelings.

This is the sixth episode of the nine-episode concluding story arc of the series, which brings the Dominion War and other story elements to a close. In episodes preceding this one, the Cardassian leader Damar has launched a rebellion against Dominion rule, and Bajoran officer Kira Nerys has been sent to aid Damar's rebellion; the Dominion's allies, the Breen, have developed a weapon that can disable Federation ships, leaving the Klingons the only line of defense against the Dominion; and the Federation's shadowy black ops agency, Section 31, has infected the Changeling Founders of the Dominion with a deadly virus, using DS9's security chief Odo, a rogue Changeling, as a carrier. In this episode, Kira and Damar attempt to steal a Breen energy weapon for the rebellion, while the Klingon chancellor Gowron orders his fleet into dangerous missions that risk the war effort.

Plot

The episode follows three plot lines. In the first, Kira, Odo, and Cardassian ex-spy Garak are advising Damar on guerrilla tactics to use against the Dominion. Kira has a tense relationship with Damar's second-in-command, Rusot, who disdains her tactical advice and distrusts her motives.

En route to attempt to steal a Breen energy-dampening weapon so the Federation can reverse-engineer a defensive counter-measure, Damar receives word that his family has been executed by the Dominion. Kira responds to his outrage by reminding him that the Cardassians committed similar atrocities during the Bajoran occupation. Kira regrets her words, but Garak points out they may be what Damar needs to hear to dislodge his romanticized view of the Cardassian empire.

They successfully steal a Dominion ship equipped with the Breen weapon, but Odo collapses as the illness overtakes him. Rusot tries to convince Damar to let him kill Kira and take the Breen weapon for Cardassia alone. Damar kills Rusot, giving up his vision of restoring the old Cardassia and instead choosing to try to create a better one.

In the second plotline, Gowron has been sending General Martok on doomed offensives against the Dominion. Worf, a Klingon member of Starfleet, suspects that Gowron's strategies are meant to humiliate Martok, whom Gowron sees as a political threat, regardless of the consequences for the Klingon Empire. He urges Martok to challenge Gowron, but Martok refuses to consider the idea.

Lt. Ezri Dax points out to Worf that if men as honorable as himself tolerate corruption at the highest levels, there is no hope for the Klingon Empire. During a meeting in which Gowron presents another suicidal plan of attack, Worf calls out Gowron as dishonorable. This leads to a duel in which Gowron at first seems to have the upper hand; he breaks Worf's bat'leth and throws him through a glass display board. When Gowron approaches to finish him off, Worf fatally stabs him with a piece of the broken bat'leth. By Klingon law, this makes Worf the new Chancellor. Worf refuses the robe of office and hands it to Martok, reminding him that "Great men do not seek power. They have power thrust upon them". Martok becomes the new Chancellor.

In the third plotline, Chief Miles O'Brien suggests that Dr. Julian Bashir falsely announce that he has found a cure for the Changeling disease in order to lure someone from Section 31, who may know the actual cure, to DS9.

Reception

This had a Nielsen rating of 4.4 points, almost 4.35 million viewers when it was aired on television in 1999.

In 2018, CBR ranked this episode as part of the #1 episodic saga of Star Trek, ahead of "Best of Both Worlds" (Part I and II) from Star Trek: The Next Generation.

References

  1. ""Tacking into the Wind" | Star Trek: DS9 | Jammer's Reviews". www.jammersreviews.com.
  2. "WebTrek - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine * SEASON 7 NIELSEN RATINGS". users.telenet.be. Archived from the original on 2017-01-24. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
  3. "Star Trek's Greatest Episodic Sagas, Ranked". Comic Book Resources. November 23, 2018.

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