Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures on Deep Space Nine, a space station located near the planet Bajor and managed by the Starfleet, as the Bajorans recover from a decades-long, brutal occupation by the imperialistic Cardassians. This episode concludes the three-episode story arc that began the second season of the series, following "The Homecoming" and "The Circle". In the previous episodes, Li Nalas, a hero of the Bajoran resistance against the Cardassian occupation, was appointed liaison to Deep Space Nine, but as the Bajoran nationalist movement known as the Circle gained influence, the Bajoran government ordered Starfleet to evacuate DS9. In this episode, Li and Starfleet commander Benjamin Sisko help stop DS9 from being commandeered by the Circle, while Major Kira and Lt. Dax try to discredit the Circle to the Bajoran government.
Bajoran assault vessels approach Deep Space Nine as part of a military coup against the Bajoran government led by the xenophobic "Circle" movement. Sisko announces that he is evacuating the station's civilian population and anyone who wishes to leave; the entire crew volunteers to stay with him and fight. Li Nalas calms the flood of civilian passengers by inspiring courage in his fellow Bajorans. Quark ends up left on the station when a scheme to make money buying and selling seats on the evacuation ships backfires.
Once the Bajoran forces arrive, there is no sign of Federation presence; however, General Krim suspects Federation personnel are still aboard. Coup leader Jaro Essa orders Krim to capture Li Nalas alive, convinced that he can bribe Li into joining the Circle. Krim's soldiers begin a search of the station; security chief Odo uses his shape-shifting abilities to help the crew avoid detection.
Kira and Dax are sent to bring evidence that the Cardassians are backing the Circle to Bajor. Dropped off on a moon where the Bajorans stored a number of small starfighters during the occupation, they manage to get one of the craft working and fly to Bajor. Their ship is shot down by Bajoran fighters and they crash.
Sisko and the crew trap a group led by Krim's second-in-command, Colonel Day, in a holosuite. Sisko informs the soldiers about Cardassian involvement with the Circle and releases Day to pass the information to Krim, but the colonel instead tells Krim that the Federation is attempting to wrest control of DS9 from the Bajorans. A scan for Federation communicator signals reveals that they are hiding in the conduits, and Odo informs Sisko that the soldiers intend to flood the conduits with gas. Part of the crew distracts the bulk of the Bajoran forces, after which Li and Sisko capture Krim in an attempt to reason with him.
Although Kira was injured in the crash, Dax gets her to Vedek Bareil's monastery. She and Kira disguise themselves as clerics to travel to the Chamber of Ministers. Once there, Kira confronts the ministers with proof of Cardassian involvement. Upon learning of the Cardassian involvement, Krim gives control of DS9 back to Sisko and goes down to Bajor to resign. However, Colonel Day attempts to assassinate Sisko in revenge; Li Nalas steps in the way of Day's weapon blast and is killed; Day is put under arrest. Later, Sisko tells Chief O'Brien that Li was a hero of the resistance and that is the way he will remember him.
In 2015, Geek.com recommended this episode as "essential watching" for their abbreviated Star Trek: Deep Space Ninebinge-watching guide, they noted that this episode is part of a trilogy that includes the first three episodes of the second season,[2] ("The Homecoming", "The Circle", and "The Siege").
In 2018, SyFy recommend this episode for its abbreviated watch guide for the Bajoran character Kira Nerys, as a trilogy with the preceding two episodes.[3]
ReleasesEdit
"The Siege" and "Invasive Procedures" were released on VHS together in the U.K. on one cassette tape (catalog number VHR 2719).[4]
On September 17, 1997, "The Siege" and "Invasive Procedures" were released on LaserDisc in the United States.[5] Released by Paramount Home Video, the 12 inch optical disc used both sides for a runtime of 92 minutes with the shows.[5]
It was released on LaserDisc in Japan on June 6, 1997 as part of the half season collection 2nd Season Vol. 1, which had 7 doubled sided 12" discs.[6] The discs had English and Japanese audio tracks.[6]
On April 1, 2003 Season 2 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was released on DVD video discs, with 26 episodes on seven discs.[7]
This episode was released in 2017 on DVD with the complete series box set, which had 176 episodes on 48 discs.[8][9]
ReferencesEdit
^ abcErdmann, Terry J.; Block, Paula M. (2000). Deep Space Nine Companion. Simon and Schuster. ISBN978-0-671-50106-8.
^. Geek.com. 2015-01-19. Archived from the original on 2020-11-18. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
^Krishna, Swapna (2018-01-16). . SYFY WIRE. Archived from the original on 2019-07-23. Retrieved 2020-01-09.
^"Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Vol. 12 - The Siege/Invasive Procedure". www.videocollector.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
^ ab"LaserDisc Database - Star Trek Deep Space 9: 2nd Season vol.1 [PILF-2323]". www.lddb.com. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
^Holly E. Ordway (April 20, 2003). "Star Trek Deep Space Nine - Season 2". DVD Talk. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
^Staff, TrekNews net (2017-02-10). "[REVIEW] Deep Space Nine Complete Series DVD Box Set". TREKNEWS.NET | Your daily dose of Star Trek news and opinion. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
^Lipp, Chaz (2017-02-16). "DVD Review: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Complete Series". The Morton Report. Retrieved 2021-02-22.
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The Siege is the 23rd episode of the American science fiction television series Star Trek Deep Space Nine It is the third in a three part story arc and the third episode of the second season The Siege Star Trek Deep Space Nine episodeEpisode no Season 2Episode 3Directed byWinrich KolbeWritten byMichael PillerFeatured musicDennis McCarthyProduction code423Original air dateOctober 11 1993 1993 10 11 Guest appearancesMax Grodenchik as Rom Aron Eisenberg as Nog Philip Anglim as Vedek Bareil Louise Fletcher as Vedek Winn Richard Beymer as Li Nalas Stephen Macht as General Krim Frank Langella uncredited as Minister Jaro Steven Weber as Colonel Day Rosalind Chao Keiko O BrienEpisode chronology Previous The Circle Next Invasive Procedures Star Trek Deep Space Nine season 2 List of episodesSet in the 24th century the series follows the adventures on Deep Space Nine a space station located near the planet Bajor and managed by the Starfleet as the Bajorans recover from a decades long brutal occupation by the imperialistic Cardassians This episode concludes the three episode story arc that began the second season of the series following The Homecoming and The Circle In the previous episodes Li Nalas a hero of the Bajoran resistance against the Cardassian occupation was appointed liaison to Deep Space Nine but as the Bajoran nationalist movement known as the Circle gained influence the Bajoran government ordered Starfleet to evacuate DS9 In this episode Li and Starfleet commander Benjamin Sisko help stop DS9 from being commandeered by the Circle while Major Kira and Lt Dax try to discredit the Circle to the Bajoran government Contents 1 Plot 2 Casting 3 Reception 4 Releases 5 References 6 External linksPlot EditBajoran assault vessels approach Deep Space Nine as part of a military coup against the Bajoran government led by the xenophobic Circle movement Sisko announces that he is evacuating the station s civilian population and anyone who wishes to leave the entire crew volunteers to stay with him and fight Li Nalas calms the flood of civilian passengers by inspiring courage in his fellow Bajorans Quark ends up left on the station when a scheme to make money buying and selling seats on the evacuation ships backfires Once the Bajoran forces arrive there is no sign of Federation presence however General Krim suspects Federation personnel are still aboard Coup leader Jaro Essa orders Krim to capture Li Nalas alive convinced that he can bribe Li into joining the Circle Krim s soldiers begin a search of the station security chief Odo uses his shape shifting abilities to help the crew avoid detection Kira and Dax are sent to bring evidence that the Cardassians are backing the Circle to Bajor Dropped off on a moon where the Bajorans stored a number of small starfighters during the occupation they manage to get one of the craft working and fly to Bajor Their ship is shot down by Bajoran fighters and they crash Sisko and the crew trap a group led by Krim s second in command Colonel Day in a holosuite Sisko informs the soldiers about Cardassian involvement with the Circle and releases Day to pass the information to Krim but the colonel instead tells Krim that the Federation is attempting to wrest control of DS9 from the Bajorans A scan for Federation communicator signals reveals that they are hiding in the conduits and Odo informs Sisko that the soldiers intend to flood the conduits with gas Part of the crew distracts the bulk of the Bajoran forces after which Li and Sisko capture Krim in an attempt to reason with him Although Kira was injured in the crash Dax gets her to Vedek Bareil s monastery She and Kira disguise themselves as clerics to travel to the Chamber of Ministers Once there Kira confronts the ministers with proof of Cardassian involvement Upon learning of the Cardassian involvement Krim gives control of DS9 back to Sisko and goes down to Bajor to resign However Colonel Day attempts to assassinate Sisko in revenge Li Nalas steps in the way of Day s weapon blast and is killed Day is put under arrest Later Sisko tells Chief O Brien that Li was a hero of the resistance and that is the way he will remember him Casting EditThe episode includes many guest stars in addition to the regular Deep Space Nine cast 1 This includes Rosalind Chao Max Grodenchik Aron Eisenberg Hana Hatae Philip Anglim and Louise Fletcher appear in their recurring DS9 roles guest actors include Steven Weber as Day Richard Beymer as Li Stephen Macht as Krim and Katrina Carlson as a Bajoran officer 1 Frank Langella makes an uncredited guest appearance as Jaro in this and the preceding episodes according to Winrich Kolbe he requested to be uncredited because he was appearing on the show as a gift to his children rather than for money or exposure 1 Reception EditIn 2015 Geek com recommended this episode as essential watching for their abbreviated Star Trek Deep Space Nine binge watching guide they noted that this episode is part of a trilogy that includes the first three episodes of the second season 2 The Homecoming The Circle and The Siege In 2018 SyFy recommend this episode for its abbreviated watch guide for the Bajoran character Kira Nerys as a trilogy with the preceding two episodes 3 Releases Edit The Siege and Invasive Procedures were released on VHS together in the U K on one cassette tape catalog number VHR 2719 4 On September 17 1997 The Siege and Invasive Procedures were released on LaserDisc in the United States 5 Released by Paramount Home Video the 12 inch optical disc used both sides for a runtime of 92 minutes with the shows 5 It was released on LaserDisc in Japan on June 6 1997 as part of the half season collection 2nd Season Vol 1 which had 7 doubled sided 12 discs 6 The discs had English and Japanese audio tracks 6 On April 1 2003 Season 2 of Star Trek Deep Space Nine was released on DVD video discs with 26 episodes on seven discs 7 This episode was released in 2017 on DVD with the complete series box set which had 176 episodes on 48 discs 8 9 References Edit a b c Erdmann Terry J Block Paula M 2000 Deep Space Nine Companion Simon and Schuster ISBN 978 0 671 50106 8 Star Trek Deep Space Nine condensed How to watch the most story driven Trek Geek com 2015 01 19 Archived from the original on 2020 11 18 Retrieved 2019 07 13 Krishna Swapna 2018 01 16 A binge watching guide to Star Trek Deep Space Nine s Kira Nerys SYFY WIRE Archived from the original on 2019 07 23 Retrieved 2020 01 09 Star Trek Deep Space Nine Vol 12 The Siege Invasive Procedure www videocollector co uk Retrieved 2021 02 22 a b LaserDisc Database Star Trek DS9 025 26 Cardassians Melora LV 40510 425 www lddb com Retrieved 2021 02 22 a b LaserDisc Database Star Trek Deep Space 9 2nd Season vol 1 PILF 2323 www lddb com Retrieved 2021 02 22 Holly E Ordway April 20 2003 Star Trek Deep Space Nine Season 2 DVD Talk Retrieved 2021 05 04 Staff TrekNews net 2017 02 10 REVIEW Deep Space Nine Complete Series DVD Box Set TREKNEWS NET Your daily dose of Star Trek news and opinion Retrieved 2021 02 19 Lipp Chaz 2017 02 16 DVD Review Star Trek Deep Space Nine The Complete Series The Morton Report Retrieved 2021 02 22 External links Edit nbsp Wikiquote has quotations related to The Siege The Siege at IMDb The Siege at Memory Alpha The Siege at StarTrek com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title The Siege Star Trek Deep Space Nine amp oldid 1156566166, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
