The Season Five finale, "", sets the scene for the commencement of full-scale war between the Dominion and the Federation during the final two seasons of "Deep Space Nine". When the Dominion begins to send ships through the Wormhole, the Alpha Quadrant allies build a minefield at its mouth to cut off the supply line. The plot considers whether it is better for the planet Bajor to stand with their Federation friends or remain neutral in the coming war to protect themselves. Sisko persuades them that neutrality is the favorable course.