Homefront story
Sisko and Odo are brought to Earth when it's suspected Changelings are infiltrating Starfleet. Directed by: David Livingston. Story by: Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe.
11 total · 3 choice · 4 major · 4 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| father and son | choice | Benjamin visits his father Joseph on Earth; Benjamin and Jake |
| security vs. freedom | choice | Benjamin convinced Federation President to implement invasive blood testing protocol for high level Star Fleet commanders and their families, but Joseph refused to go along with it |
| shapeshifter | choice | Odo put his shapeshifting abilities on display for Star Fleet officers; Changeling infiltrated Star Fleet headquarters |
| coping with someone who refuses to take care of their health | major | Benjamin and Jake worried when Joseph refused to treat his medical conditions. |
| facing an invading force | major | Benjamin in charge of preparing for a Dominion invasion of Earth |
| grandfather and grandson | major | Jake was concerned about his grandfather Joseph Sisko's health |
| racism in society | major | The Changeling Odo was looked on with suspicion, and he endured some disparaging remarks, while he was on a mission in San Fransisco. |
| belonging | minor | Nog had difficulty fitting in at Star Fleet Academy |
| obsessive-compulsive disorder | minor | Odo objected to his belongings being moved three inches |
| terrorism | minor | The Earthlings became fearful after a Changeling terrorist bombing and many consented to give up some of their cherished freedoms. |