Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Summary
Star Trek : Deep Space Ninerevealed the prime timeline Captain James T. Kirk ( William Shatner ) fail the Mirror Universe during his one and only visit . At the end ofStar Trek : The Original Seriesseason 2 , episode 10 , " Mirror , Mirror , " Kirk suggests to Mirror Universe Spock ( Leonard Nimoy ) that the future of the Terran Empire could be more peaceful , like the Federation inStar Trek ’s quality timeline . Star Trekdidn’t recall to the Mirror Universe for another 27 years , inDS9season 2 , sequence 23 , " Crossover " , which aired in 1994 , and disclose a number of details about how Kirk impacted the Terran Empire .
Having rejected multiple Mirror Universe storylines forStar Trek : The Next multiplication , producer Michael Piller finally yield into his curiosity inStar Trek : Deep Space Nine . VariousStar Trek : DS9characterscrossed over into the Mirror Universe between seasons 2 and 7 , beginning with " Crossover" . DS9 ’s first Mirror Universe episode plant what materialize after Mirror Spock undertake to implement the changes suggested by Prime Kirk . Spock ’s attempts to reform the Terran Empire were a tragedy , and create an even rough dystopia than before .
The Mirror Universe is one of Star Trek ’s best conception . Here ’s the Mirror Universe ’s story from Enterprise , TOS , DS9 , Discovery , and Prodigy .
DS9’s Mirror Universe Episode Revealed Captain Kirk Broke The Alternate Timeline
InStar Trek : Deep Space Nineseason 2 , sequence 23 , " Crossover",Dr . Julian Bashir ( Alexander Siddig ) and Major Kira Nerys ( Nana Visitor ) are transported to the Mirror Universe following an accident in the Bajoran wormhole . In the twenty-fourth one C Mirror Universe , there is no Deep Space Nine , but there ’s a Terok Nor , which is oversee by the Intendant , the Mirror version of Kira . As with its prime existence similitude , theCardassian blank station Terok Noris an ore processing plant populated with Terran slave .
FutureStar Trek : Deep Space NineMirror Universe episode boast an adapted transporter that could interbreed between universes .
It ’s revealed that Kirk had a " heavy influence " on Mirror Spock , who uprise to air force officer in chief of the Terran Empire with promise of more peaceful reform . This substantially weaken the Terran Empire so that it was unable to defend itself against the Klingon - Cardassian Alliance . The Terran Empire fall , and the Klingon - Cardassian Alliance became the dominant military unit , meaning that Kirk ultimately seeded the downfall of the Mirror Universe . Star Trek : Discoveryseason 5 , installment 5 , " Mirrors " revealed that Mirror Spock was fulfil for introducing his Kirk - influenced reform , presumptively when it was realized the Terrans could not defend themselves against the Klingon - Cardassian Alliance .
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Every Star Trek : DS9 Mirror Universe Episode
" Crossover " by Peter Allen Fields and Michael Piller
Season 2 , Episode 23
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, also known as DS9, is the fourth series in the long-running Sci-Fi franchise, Star Trek. DS9 was created by Rick Berman and Michael Piller, and stars Avery Brooks, René Auberjonois, Terry Farrell, and Cirroc Lofton. This particular series follows a group of individuals in a space station near a planet called Bajor.
" Through the Looking Glass " by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe
time of year 3 , Episode 19
" Shattered Mirror " by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler
Set in the 23rd century, this iconic science fiction series follows the starship USS Enterprise and its crew as they embark on exploratory missions across the galaxy. The series examines themes of diplomacy, ethics, and the unknown, often highlighting diverse cultures and futuristic technologies.
Season 4 , Episode 20
" Resurrection of Christ " by Michael Taylor
Season 6 , Episode 8
" The Emperor ’s New Cloak " by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler
Season 7 , Episode 12
Why DS9 Brought Back Star Trek’s Mirror Universe
Star Trek : TNGdidn’t do the Mirror Universe , largely because its pulpy idea was n’t in - keeping withTNG ’s more serious tone . In the bookCaptains ' Logs Supplemental - The Unauthorized Guide to the New Trek Voyagesby Edward Gross and Mark A. Altman , Michael Piller give away his thinking behind bringing back the Mirror Universe inStar Trek : Deep Space Nine , and it was all because of Captain Kirk :
I could n’t get aside from the fact that it would be interesting to know what happened after " Mirror , Mirror " finished . I could n’t escape the idea that Kirk ’s influence in the world that he left might have been profound and changed story . What would be more of a arrant violation of the Prime Directive ?
Robert Hewitt Wolfe , who contributed the estimate of the fall of the Terran Empire told theStar Trek : Deep Space Nine Companionthat he wanted to explore why the Terrans were so brutal inStar Trek : The Original Series . Hewitt Wolfe ’s belief was that the Terrans had made themselves harsh and beastly to protect against the " savage at the logic gate " ; the Klingons and Cardassians . Star Trek : Enterprisewould later dismiss this musical theme , by revealing that the Terrans were cruel and brutal long before First Contact with the Vulcans . However , withoutStar Trek : Deep Space Ninerevitalizing the concept , it ’s possible thatEnterprise ’s Mirror Universe two - parter may never have materialize .
All instalment of Star Trek : Deep Space Nine and Star Trek : The Original Series are usable to stream on Paramount+ .
Star Trek : Deep Space Nine , also known as DS9 , is the fourth series in the long - running Sci - Fi franchise , Star Trek . DS9 was created by Rick Berman and Michael Piller , and star Avery Brooks , René Auberjonois , Terry Farrell , and Cirroc Lofton . This particular series follow a group of mortal in a infinite station near a major planet called Bajor .
Set in the 23rd C , this iconic scientific discipline fable series follows the spaceship USS Enterprise and its work party as they embark on exploratory missions across the galaxy . The series examines themes of discreetness , ethics , and the unsung , often highlight divers culture and futuristic engineering .
