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.
In this episode, recurring characters Kasidy Yates and Bajoran spiritual leader Kai Winn are played by Penny Johnson Jerald and Louise Fletcher respectively.  Ernest Perry Jr. makes a guest appearance as Admiral Whatley of the Federation.