This episode features guest stars Penny Johnson Jerald and Louise Fletcher in their recurring roles of Kasidy Yates and Bajoran spiritual leader Kai Winn; Ernest Perry Jr. also guest stars as the Federation's Admiral Whatley.
The episode features recurring characters Kasidy Yates and Bajoran spiritual leader Kai Winn played by Penny Johnson Jerald and Louise Fletcher respectively.  Ernest Perry Jr. also appears as the Federation's Admiral Whatley in this episode.