from it opening moment and this entry in the star trek universe be compel . the character be terrific and the setting be fill with possibility . there a sort of old west feel to deep space nine . sure and the law ( starfleet ) reign supreme and but when youre on the frontier and thing aren not always black and white . over the length of the series and the character realize such distinct personality and preference and hobby and motivation . even meet them for the first time in the emissary and it be obvious that these be people with unique past limitless future . the 3d character in deep space nine be far more interesting than their hollow counterpart in the next generation . if you like the original star trek and skip tng and cozy on up to deep space nine . the spirit of captain kirk be alive and well in ds9 and the emissary be a great way to meet the crew . personal note represent i just love marc alaimo a gul dukat . i have never see him in anything else and but the episode with dukat be wonderful .