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These are 1-minute intros that were taped by several of the regular cast members. 40 episodes were chosen by the producers, and the intros were included in the reruns shown by some TV stations that run DS9 in a strip syndication package (i.e., five days a week). These intros, however, were only made for episodes in the 1st through 4th seasons.

Here are transcripts of the intros, for those of you who may not have a chance to see them. Each one is done with "Okudagram"-style graphics around the actor as he/she speaks, with a rotating image of the station, and the DS9 theme music playing in the background. The paragraphs in italics describe clips that were shown.

Narrated by Armin Shimerman

Hello, I'm Armin Shimerman. Many is the time when the Deep Space Nine writers will struggle to cram a great big story into one small hour. When that happens, the producers have often opted to create a two-part episode. So, what you're about to see is extremely rare: Part 3 of the first-ever DS9 trilogy. If you haven't seen the first two parts, I'll do my best to get you up to speed.

Bajoran fighter ships firing in the atmosphere of Bajor; scene of the DS9 evacuation; a firefight between the station defenders and the Circle

Revolution is imminent; the station is being evacuated; Sisko and company are about to make one last heroic stand against the enemy, when all of a sudden...well, I'm not going to spoil it for you. What I can tell you is that this episode features several special guest stars, including Stephen Macht, who was once a prime consideration for the roles of both Captain Picard and Commander Riker on The Next Generation; and Steven Weber from the hit comedy series Wings, who happens to be a big Star Trek fan.

Macht as General Krim is shown; Circle troops come out of the airlocks onto DS9; Weber as Colonel Day is shown; Day says, "Get their weapons"

Now, from the Deep Space Nine Chronicles comes "The Siege".