10 Fun Facts About Star Trek Deep Space Nine Quiz

Who was the first Starfleet commander of Deep Space Nine?

Commander Benjamin Sisko was assigned command of Deep Space Nine by Starfleet, with the additional mission of assisting Bajor in its post-occupation recovery and preparing them for potential Federation membership.

What species are Quark and Rom, who operate a bar on Deep Space Nine?

Quark and his brother Rom are both Ferengi, a species known for their devotion to profit, strict social rules, and prominent ear lobes.

What is the name given to the non-corporeal entities residing within the Bajoran wormhole?

The non-corporeal entities inhabiting the Bajoran wormhole are known to the Bajoran people as the Prophets, and are central to their religion.

Which main character on Deep Space Nine is a Changeling, capable of altering their physical form?

Constable Odo is a Changeling, a shapeshifting liquid lifeform who serves as the chief of security on Deep Space Nine. He struggles to perfectly mimic humanoids.

What was the original Cardassian name for the space station that would become Deep Space Nine?

Before the Federation took control, the Cardassians called the space station Terok Nor, where it served as an ore processing facility orbiting Bajor during their occupation.

Which crew member on Deep Space Nine is a Trill, a humanoid species joined with a long-lived symbiont?

Ezri Dax is the ninth host of the Dax symbiont, following Jadzia Dax. Trills are a species where a humanoid host is joined with a symbiont, carrying the memories and personalities of all previous hosts. (Note: Jadzia Dax is the more prominent Trill, but Ezri is also a correct answer and avoids being 'too obvious' if Jadzia was an option and the question was 'Which character was a Trill?')

What major conflict largely dominated the later seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine?

The Dominion War, a prolonged and devastating conflict between the Alpha Quadrant powers (Federation, Klingons, Romulans) and the Gamma Quadrant's Dominion, became the central storyline for the final seasons of Deep Space Nine.

Which Starfleet officer, formerly from the USS Enterprise-D, transferred to Deep Space Nine as Chief of Operations?

Chief Miles O'Brien, previously the transporter chief on the USS Enterprise-D, transferred to Deep Space Nine to become the station's Chief of Operations.

What is the profession of the enigmatic Cardassian Elim Garak on the Deep Space Nine promenade?

Elim Garak, an exiled Cardassian with a mysterious past, operates a humble tailoring shop on the Deep Space Nine promenade, often engaging in cryptic conversations with Dr. Bashir.

What is the title of the spiritual leader of the Bajoran people?

The spiritual leader of the Bajoran people is known as the Kai, a position of immense religious and often political influence.