Waltz story
Sisko meets with the former Cardassian leader Gul Dukat, now a prisoner, as he awaits a war crimes investigation. Directed by: René Auberjonois. Story by: Ronald D. Moore.
14 total · 2 choice · 6 major · 6 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| descent into madness | choice | Dukat was driven mad over guilt for the atrocities he oversaw during Bajor occupation |
| what if I were in a tight spot | choice | Benjamin relied on a dangerously insane Dukat to survive after finding himself stranded together with the madman on some far flung planet. |
| duty vs. friendship | major | Worf decided to abandon the search for Benjamin in favor of ferrying a Federation convoy |
| fighting one's inner demons | major | Dukat in regard to his rationalizing the atrocities he oversaw on Bajor |
| human vs. captivity | major | Dukat held Benjamin captive in cavern out of a desire to get Benjamin's respect and approval |
| remorse | major | Dukat was driven mad over guilt for the atrocities he oversaw during Bajor occupation |
| the need for self-vindication | major | Dukat was driven insane out of a need for self-vindication over his harsh rule of Bajor |
| war crime | major | Dukat was being held to be tried for war crimes. Dukat rationalized the atrocities he'd overseen on Bajor by claiming he was only following orders. |
| coping with the death of a child | minor | Dukat mourned the death of his daughter, Tora Ziyal. |
| duty to disobey illegal orders | minor | Dukat justified his actions as ruler over Bajor with the excuse that he was merely following orders. |