Shadows and Symbols story
Sisko's quest leads him to the truth about his existence as Kira sets up a blockade of the Bajoran Moon, Derna, against the Romulans. Directed by: Allan Kroeker. Story by: Ira Steven Behr & Hans Beimler.
25 total · 10 major · 15 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| brinkmanship | major | Kira faced down Romulans with the future of the quadrant at stake |
| coping with the death of a lover | major | Worf was coming to terms with the fact that his girlfriend, Jadzia, had died tragically in the line of duty. |
| coping with the death of someone | major | The space station crew mourned for their comrade Jadzia who'd recently fallen in the line of duty. |
| destiny | major | An alien appeared to Benjamin in the guise of Sarah Sisko, and told him that he had fulfilled his destiny to become the prophet to the Bajorans. |
| diplomacy | major | Federation ad Bajorans in dispute over Romulans arming Bajoran moon |
| father and son | major | Benjamin and Jake; Joseph and Benjamin |
| husband and wife | major | Worf with late wife Jadzia |
| obsession | major | Benjamin became obsessed with finding the mysterious Orb of the Emissary |
| religious prophesy | major | Benjamin was on a quest to find the mysterious Orb of the Emissary. |
| the desire for glory in battle | major | Worf, Quark and others seek out battle with Cardassians in order that Jadzia may enter sto-vo-kor in the afterlife |