Dax story

ds91x08 · 1993-02-14

Jadzia Dax is accused of a murder committed by her symbiont in another lifetime. Directed by: David Carson. Story by: Peter Allan Fields.

13 total · 5 choice · 4 major · 4 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
biologically symbiotic beings choice Jadzia's symbiont former host was the prime suspect in a long unsolved murder case.
conflicting systems of jurisprudence choice who had the rights to try Dax?
guilt and evidence choice was there enough evidence to convict Jazdia of treason?
inherited liability choice Was Jadzia responsible for the actions of her antecedent, Curzon?
personal identity choice what constitutes Dax' personhood?
forbidden love major Curzon in extramarital affair with Enina
friendship major Benjamin's friendship with both Curzon and Jadzia Dax; Curzon Dax kept his promise with his old friend the general not to expose him as a traitor
murder major Curzon Dax was the prime suspect in a thirty-year-old murder cold case.
sacrifice for a loved one major Jadzia about protecting the reputation of friend's wife by accepting blame for a murder
coping with unwelcome romantic attention minor Bashir pestering Jadzia for a date