Accession story
A famous Bajoran poet, Akorem Laan, who disappeared over 200 years ago appears from the wormhole and convinces Sisko that he is the true Emissary. Directed by: Les Landau. Story by: Jane Espenson.
17 total · 4 choice · 9 major · 4 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| caste system | choice | Akorem Laan was somewhat taken aback to discover the Bajorans had given up their caste system; space sharia involved a caste system |
| religious fundamentalism | choice | Akorem Laan urged the Bajoran people to return to their savage religious ways of old |
| religious prophesy | choice | Akorem Laan claimed that he came to put Bajor back on the right path in fulfillment of ancient prophesy. |
| religious prophet | choice | There was a controversy over who of Benjamin or Akorem Laan was the true prophet of the wormhole aliens. |
| career choice | major | Kira decides to resign her post to sculpt birds |
| coping with a family issue | major | Miles missed hanging out with his pal Bashir while spending time with his family |
| coping with the rigors of command | major | Benjamin was relieved to step down as emissary of the prophets |
| discrimination in society | major | Akorem Laan tried to make a society in which filthy lower caste people could be pushed off of bridges with impunity. |
| friendship | major | Miles and Bashir missed one another's company when Keiko came back for a visit |
| husband and wife | major | a pregnant Keiko returns to the space station to visit Miles |