STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                              
                       "The Die is Cast" 
               (fka "Improbable Cause, Part II") 
                          #40513-467 
                              
                          Written by 
                        Ronald D. Moore 
                              
                          Directed by 
                       David Livingston 

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                       February 14, 1995

      STAR TREK: DS9 - "The Die is Cast" 02/14/95 - CAST 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                       "The Die is Cast" 
                             CAST 

          SISKO                    GARAK
          KIRA                     TAIN
          ODO                      LOVOK
          BASHIR                   EDDINGTON
          DAX                      TODDMAN
          O'BRIEN                  PILOT
          QUARK                    ROMULAN COM VOICE

          Non-Speaking             Non-Speaking
          N.D. SUPERNUMERARIES     N.D. ROMULANS

  STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - SETS 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                       "The Die is Cast" 
                             SETS 

        INTERIORS                     EXTERIORS
        DEEP SPACE NINE                 DEEP SPACE NINE
          AIRLOCK CORRIDOR              
          OPS                           CARDASSIAN SHIP
          GARAK'S SHOP                  GAMMA QUADRANT
          COMMANDER'S OFFICE            DEFIANT
          WARDROOM                      FLEET
          REPLIMAT                      WORMHOLE

        DEFIANT                       
          BRIDGE                        
          TRANSPORTER                   

        ROMULAN SHIP                  
          BRIDGE                        
          CORRIDOR                      
          QUARTERS                      
          READY ROOM                    

        RUNABOUT                      

    STAR TREK: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - PRONUNCIATION 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                       "The Die is Cast" 
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

          ALGIRA                   al-GI-ruh
          ARGELIAN                 R-gee-lee-un
          BELAK                    BEH-lak
          ELIM                     EE-lim
          ENABRAN TAIN             en-AH-bran TAIN
          JEM'HADAR                JEM-huh-DAR
          KELDON                   KEL-don
          KORANAK                  KOR-ruh-nak
          LOVOK                    LOW-vok
          MAKAR                    muh-KAR
          MILA                     MEE-lah
          MARION                   O-mar-ee-on
          PARMAK                   PAR-mak
          PORANIA                  POOR-ran-ee-uh
          PROCAL,                  PRO-cul
          TAL SHIAR                TAL she-ARE
          CARIAN                   KAH-rye-an
          PLOMEEK                  PLO-meek

          DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - TEASER          1.

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE                    
                          "The Die is Cast"                            
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

                     RECAP OF "IMPROBABLE CAUSE"                       

1    INT. REPLIMAT

	BASHIR and O'BRIEN are having lunch.  O'Brien is eating with 
	a hearty appetite, while Bashir picks at his food.  Bashir 
	is trying to get a conversation going, but not having much 
	success -- O'Brien's responses are limited to nods and shrugs.

					BASHIR
			... if you ask me, modern human 
			theater has been on the decline since 
			the late twenty-third century.

	O'Brien makes a motion that might be a shrug.

					BASHIR
				(continuing)
			I mean, look at the plays coming out 
			of Earth for the last fifty years 
			and then compare them to the works 
			of Willemheld, Barton or Chow-yun.

	O'Brien gives him a distracted nod as he concentrates on the 
	food.  Bashir makes one last attempt.

					BASHIR
				(continuing)
			Modern playwrights have become 
			obsessed with writing human 
			interpretations of alien theatrical 
			works and they're ignoring our own 
			unique cultural heritage in hopes of -- 
			Chief, are you listening to me?

	O'Brien looks up in surprise with a mouthful of food.

					O'BRIEN
			What?

       DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/15/95 - TEASER        2.

1    CONTINUED:

					BASHIR
			I thought so.

					O'BRIEN
			I heard every word you said.
				(off Bashir's look)
			I have.
				(thinking)
			Chow-yun, Barton, alien theatrical 
			works, ignoring our cultural 
			heritage...

					BASHIR
			And what do you think?

					O'BRIEN
			About what?

					BASHIR
			Any of it.

					O'BRIEN
			I... don't know.  What do you want 
			me to say?

					BASHIR
			Say you agree.  Say you disagree.  
			Say you hate theater.  Just say 
			something.

					O'BRIEN
			Look, Julian, you said you wanted to 
			have lunch... so we're having lunch.

					BASHIR
			Yes.  But I was hoping for a little 
			more... conversation with my plomeek 
			soup.

					O'BRIEN
			My mother taught me that if you 
			combine eating and talking, you'll 
			end up doing neither one very well.

       DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/15/95 - TEASER       2A.

1    CONTINUED:	(2)

					BASHIR
				(smiles)
			Well, I suppose Garak taught me to 
			think of lunch as a sort of... arena 
			for philosophical debate.

	Bashir's face looks a little melancholy... concerned about 
	his friend.

					BASHIR
			I take it there's still no word about 
			Garak and Odo?

					O'BRIEN
				(shakes his head)
			The starship Portland and a Cardassian 
			cruiser are still searching the Algira 
			Sector for the runabout.
				(beat)
			That's not entirely bad news.  If 
			the runabout had been destroyed they'd 
			certainly have found debris by now 
			or some kind of--

					KIRA'S COM VOICE
			Kira to O'Brien.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - TEASER          3.

1    CONTINUED:	(3)

					O'BRIEN
				(to com)
			O'Brien here, Major.

					KIRA'S COM VOICE
			Report to Ops, Chief.  There's 
			something here we'd like you to take 
			a look at.

					O'BRIEN
			I'm on my way.
				(to Bashir)
			Sorry.

					BASHIR
			It's all right.

	O'Brien EXITS.  Bashir contemplates the empty seat.

					BASHIR
				(to chair)
			So... read any good books lately?

									CUT TO:

2    INT. OPS (VPB)

	SISKO and DAX are showing something to O'Brien on a monitor 
	as KIRA looks on.

					SISKO
				(re: monitor)
			About ten minutes ago, our sensors 
			picked up high concentrations of 
			tetryon particles moving toward the 
			station.

					DAX
			I've never seen readings like this 
			before.  What do you think?

					O'BRIEN
				(off monitor)
			Subspace energy fluctuations... 
			quantum fractures in the 
			electrodynamic field... EM spikes 
			across the spectrum... you've got 
			me.

					KIRA
			Whatever it is, it's getting closer.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - TEASER          4.

2    CONTINUED:

					DAX
			And larger.  The tetryon 
			concentrations have increased ten 
			percent in the last thirty seconds.

	An ALARM goes off on one of the consoles.

					DAX
				(off console)
			There's an energy surge bearing two 
			one zero mark three one five... a 
			ship is decloaking.
				(beat)
			It's a Romulan warbird.

					SISKO
			Romulans?  Open a channel to--

	Another ALARM.

					DAX
			Another warbird decloaking at zero 
			one zero -- no!  It's a Cardassian 
			ship.

					KIRA
				(shocked)
			A Cardassian ship with a cloaking 
			device?

					DAX
			Definitely Cardassian.  Keldon class.
				(she reacts to 
				something on the 
				screen)
			Benjamin... there's an entire fleet 
			decloaking out there.

					SISKO
			Red Alert.  Shields up, stand by 
			weapons.

3    EXT. SPACE - THE FLEET (OPTICAL)

	An entire FLEET of Romulan and Cardassian ships is now hanging 
	off the station.  The ships begin in the foreground and 
	stretch off into the distance until they become mere specks 
	of light.  A couple of the ships are still decloaking.

4    INT. OPS

	Everyone is watching the viewscreen in shock.

          DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - TEASER          5.

4    CONTINUED:

					SISKO
				(to Dax)
			Try to hail them, lieutenant.

					O'BRIEN
				(off monitor)
			Their weapons are charged... but 
			they haven't locked onto us yet.

					KIRA
			The lead ship is heading for the 
			wormhole, commander.

5    INCLUDE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	which shows a Romulan warbird starting to enter the wormhole.

					DAX
			No response to our hails.

					KIRA
			The fleet is following the lead 
			ship... they're heading for the Gamma 
			Quadrant.

					SISKO
				(grim, to Dax)
			Lieutenant, open a priority channel 
			and get me Starfleet Command.  Now.

	Off Sisko's face as he watches the endless parade of ships 
	heading for the Gamma Quadrant...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          


         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT ONE          6.
                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

	(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes.)

6    INT. ROMULAN READY ROOM

	TAIN is seated at the table with a drink as GARAK pours 
	himself a glass of Romulan ale.  The mood here seems to be 
	friendly; after all, these are two old comrades-in-arms who 
	haven't seen each other in a long time.  But underlying all 
	that is a definite tension... a feeling that there are issues 
	and frictions between the two of them that have yet to be 
	resolved and which may never be fully addressed.

					TAIN
			... you should've seen the look on 
			Legate Porania's face when I told 
			him I was going into retirement three 
			years ago.  He was literally 
			speechless -- a rare event.

					GARAK
				(smiles)
			I remember wanting to invent charges 
			of treason against him just so I 
			didn't have to hear his voice again.

					TAIN
			You would've done it, too, if I hadn't 
			held you back.  You had quite a 
			vicious streak in those days.

					GARAK
				(re: Tain)
			I learned from the best.

					TAIN
			No, no.  You had a gift.  I never 
			met anyone else who relished a good 
			interrogation as much as you did.  
			Do you remember getting that 
			confession out of Doctor Parmak?

					GARAK
				(smiles)
			I never even touched him.

					TAIN
			That was the beauty of it.  You just 
			sat there for -- what, three hours?

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT ONE         6A.

6    CONTINUED:

					GARAK
			Four.

					TAIN
			And after four hours of watching you 
			stare at him... he confessed.

					GARAK
			I was good, wasn't I?

					TAIN
			You were brilliant.  Afterwards, he 
			just kept saying...
				(shocked whisper)
			"His eyes... his eyes... "

	They both chuckle over the memory and then there's a quiet 
	beat.

					TAIN
			I missed you, Elim.  Things just 
			weren't the same after you left.

	Garak looks away... uncomfortable with the honest statement 
	of affection, but touched by it nonetheless.

					GARAK
			I... missed you too, Enabran.

	Tain breaks the moment by chuckling a little.

					TAIN
			We're both getting sentimental in 
			our old age... next thing you know, 
			we'll be crying over our lost youth.

	Garak also smiles with a little embarrassment.  He shifts 
	the conversation back to a safer topic.

					GARAK
			So whatever happened to Doctor Parmak?

					TAIN
			He spent three years in a labor camp, 
			then returned to Cardassia Prime.  I 
			think he's practicing medicine again.
				(beat, joking)
			When we get back, you should look 
			him up.

       DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/15/95 - ACT ONE      6B.

6    CONTINUED:	(2)

					GARAK
			There are a lot of people I intend 
			to look up when we get back.

					GARAK
				(beat)
			For instance, do you remember a Gul 
			named Dukat?

					TAIN
				(thinks)
			Dukat... ?

					GARAK
			He's the son of the late Justice 
			Procal.

					TAIN
			Oh, yes... the business with the 
			arms merchant.
				(beat)
			I take it, you'd like to have him 
			eliminated...

					GARAK
			The thought had crossed my mind.

					TAIN
			After this mission is completed, 
			you'll be in a position to... 
			eliminate anyone you want.

					GARAK
			I'll make a list and give it to Mila.

					TAIN
				(casual)
			You better give it to me personally.  
			Mila may not be around much longer.  
			She knows a great deal about me... 
			too much for her own good.

	Garak reacts slightly... this is a disturbing comment.  But 
	Garak has to be careful here -- he doesn't want to admit 
	that he actually cares about Mila lest Tain start to think 
	of him as being "soft." Garak sips his ale with practiced 
	nonchalance.

					GARAK
			Still... it would be a shame to have 
			her killed.  She's proven that she 
			can be trusted on numerous occasions.  
			And you'd be hard pressed to find a 
			better housekeeper.

					TAIN
			Is that a request I hear?

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT ONE          7.

6    CONTINUED:	(3)

					GARAK
			Not at all.  Just an observation.

					TAIN
			There's no reason to pretend, Garak.  
			You're fond of Mila and you don't 
			want her hurt, right?

					GARAK
			If you're looking for an excuse to 
			spare the life of your own 
			housekeeper, you don't need me to 
			provide you with one.  You can do it 
			out of... the kindness of your heart.

	They look at each other for a long beat, each of them studying 
	the other and running their own internal evaluations of the 
	other's motive and intent.

					TAIN
				(quiet)
			Mila always believed you were innocent 
			of betraying Cardassia... and me.

	Something flickers across Garak's face at this comment... 
	some of the light bantering drops away from his tone.

					GARAK
			Really?  I'm surprised that alone 
			didn't earn her a place on your 
			execution rolls.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT ONE          8.

6    CONTINUED:	(4)

					TAIN
			It occurred to me.  But then I suppose 
			part of me wanted to believe you 
			were innocent too.

	Garak gives him a very direct look.

					GARAK
				(tight)
			I was.

					TAIN
				(not quite believing 
				it)
			Of course.

	Tain moves to take a drink from his glass.  He sniffs the 
	glass and puts it aside in distaste.

					TAIN
			No wonder the Romulans haven't 
			conquered the galaxy.  No one can 
			stomach their cuisine.

	Garak nods ruefully.  At that moment, a Romulan Colonel in 
	the Tal Shiar named LOVOK ENTERS the room.  Lovok is a male 
	Romulan in his late forties and has a clipped, no-nonsense 
	attitude about him.

					TAIN
			Ah.  Colonel Lovok.  Allow me to 
			introduce my associate, Elim Garak.

	Lovok glances over at Garak with little interest.

					LOVOK
				(to Tain, re: Garak)
			And what is his role to be in this 
			operation?

					TAIN
			He will do whatever I require of 
			him.  Elim is a cherished colleague 
			of long standing.

	Lovok gives Garak a direct look with the flat and lifeless 
	eyes of a shark.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT ONE         8A.

6    CONTINUED:	(5)

					LOVOK

			You will not enter the bridge or any 
			other secured space aboard this ship 
			unescorted.  If you do so, you will 
			be killed.

					GARAK
			Direct isn't he?

					TAIN
			I'm afraid the Colonel believes in 
			wasting little time with pleasantries 
			or idle conversation.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT ONE          9.

6    CONTINUED:	(6)

	Lovok ignores Garak and speaks to Tain.

					LOVOK
			The fleet has recloaked and is about 
			to set course for the Founders' 
			homeworld at warp six.

					GARAK
			Warp six?  That's a bit slow isn't 
			it?  Something wrong with your 
			engines?

	Lovok ignores him, keeps talking to Tain.

					LOVOK
			If we travel any faster, our warp 
			signatures may be detected by the 
			Jem'Hadar... even through the cloaking 
			devices.

					GARAK
			Very clever.

					LOVOK
				(to Tain)
			The changeling is in quarters on "C" 
			deck.  There are forcefields in place 
			to prevent his escape.

					TAIN
			Good.
				(to Garak)
			Which brings us to your first 
			assignment, Garak.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT ONE         10.

6    CONTINUED:	(7)

					TAIN
			I'd like you to explain to Odo that 
			it would be in everyone's best 
			interests -- especially his -- if he 
			were to provide us with all the 
			information he has on his people.

					GARAK
			That may prove to be difficult.  He 
			can be quite stubborn.

					TAIN
				(casual)
			Then you'll have to find a way of 
			convincing him.

	Tain says this without any hint of threat, but it hangs there 
	in the air, nonetheless.  Garak nods in understanding.

									CUT TO:

7    INT. ROMULAN QUARTERS

	ODO is looking around the sparsely furnished room with a 
	professional eye, looking for any means of escape, but not 
	really expecting to find any.  The door suddenly OPENS, 
	revealing Garak and a Romulan N.D. Guard standing in the 
	Corridor.  Garak's attitude is friendly as he ENTERS, but 
	Odo regards him coolly.

					GARAK
			Well, Odo... I trust the 
			accommodations meet with your 
			approval?

	Odo says nothing.

					GARAK
			You have to admit, this is certainly 
			better than a prison cell.

					ODO
			There are forcefields around the 
			bulkheads and a guard outside the 
			door.  Sounds like a prison cell to 
			me.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT ONE         11.

7    CONTINUED:

					GARAK
			I see your point.  And believe me, 
			if it were my decision, things would 
			be--

					ODO
			I don't believe you, Garak.  And I 
			doubt I'll believe much of what you 
			have to say from now on.  So save us 
			both some trouble and leave me alone.

					GARAK
			Why Constable, you seem positively 
			disappointed in me.

	Odo harumphs.

					GARAK
				(sarcastic)
			Well, I suppose it's understandable.  
			After all, I did pledge my undying 
			devotion and eternal allegiance to 
			both you and the Federation.  And 
			you and I've been through so much 
			together... shared so many 
			experiences... I know you considered 
			me a close friend.  No wonder you 
			feel betrayed.

					ODO
			You're wasting your time, Garak.  I 
			don't care about the rationalizations 
			you've come up with to justify your 
			actions.

					GARAK
			Justify?  I don't need to justify 
			anything to you.

					ODO
			Living on Deep Space Nine has made 
			you a little rusty... your lies are 
			becoming more transparent.  You should 
			be careful -- you don't want Tain to 
			know that you're feeling guilty about 
			what you've done.

					GARAK
			You are imaginative, Constable, I'll 
			grant you that.  But I suggest you 
			put those creative powers to better 
			use.

       DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/15/95 - ACT ONE      12.

7    CONTINUED:	(2)

					GARAK (Cont'd)
			We would like you to share your... 
			unique insights on the Founders.

					ODO
			Would you?

					GARAK
			We would be most grateful for any 
			information you could provide.

					ODO
			And if I refuse...

					GARAK
			Really Odo, you must stop reading 
			those human crime novels that Chief 
			O'Brien gives you.  It's poisoning 
			your thinking.  I'm not here to 
			threaten you -- I just want to talk.

					ODO
			I don't feel like talking.

					GARAK
			Surely you can see that we have a 
			common enemy: the Founders.  By 
			cooperating, you'll be helping us 
			provide security for the entire Alpha 
			Quadrant.

					ODO
			The only common enemy you and I share 
			is Enabran Tain.  The difference 
			between you and I is that you don't 
			know it.

	The two men share a look for a long moment.

					GARAK
			I suggest you think over what I've 
			said, Constable.

					ODO
			That's funny... I was about to make 
			the same suggestion.

	Another beat, and then Garak EXITS.

									CUT TO:

8    EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	Establishing the station.

       DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/16/95 - ACT ONE      13.

9    INT. WARDROOM - ON MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	The large wall monitor is showing a recorded message by Tain 
	as Sisko, Kira, Dax, O'Brien, Bashir, and COMMANDER EDDINGTON 
	watch.

					TAIN
			... since the Jem'Hadar are 
			genetically addicted to a drug that 
			only the Founders can provide, we 
			expect the Jem'Hadar to weaken and 
			die once their supplies of the drug 
			run out -- a matter of days by our 
			estimates.  However that will give 
			them enough time to stage some kind 
			of counterattack against the Alpha 
			Quadrant so I suggest you place the 
			Cardassian fleet on alert.

	Worried looks go around the table as Tain pauses on the 
	viewer.

					TAIN
				(continuing)
			I take this action not in defiance 
			of the Cardassian state, but in 
			defense of it.  You in the Central 
			Command have neglected the security 
			of our people and allowed peace with 
			Bajor and the Federation to blind 
			you to the real threat: the Dominion.  
			I intend to remove that threat.  Let 
			history be my judge.

	The recording ENDS and is replaced by the symbol of the 
	Obsidian Order, and then by image of VICE ADMIRAL TODDMAN of 
	Starfleet Security.  Toddman is a man in his late fifties 
	and has a gruff, dour manner.

					TODDMAN
			That message was intercepted by a 
			Federation outpost earlier today.  A 
			similar message was sent to the 
			Romulan Senate.  Both governments 
			are denying any prior knowledge of 
			Tain's plan and are calling this a 
			rogue operation.

					BASHIR
			Are they going to do anything to 
			stop Tain?

	Toddman peers at Bashir for a moment, as if remembering 
	something.

       DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/16/95 - ACT ONE     13A.

9    CONTINUED:

					TODDMAN
			Doctor Bashir, isn't it?

					BASHIR
			Yes, sir.

					TODDMAN
			You are in trouble.

					BASHIR
			Sir?

					TODDMAN
			I bet two cases of Saurian Brandy 
			that you were going to win the 
			Carrington Award this year.  You 
			lost, which means I lost.  And I 
			don't like to lose.

	Bashir is at something of a loss here... he has no idea what 
	to say.

					BASHIR
			I'm... sorry, admiral.

					TODDMAN
			Good.  Now to answer your question, 
			both the Romulans and the Cardassians 
			claim to be studying ways to stop 
			Tain.  But we believe that they're 
			going to sit back and wait to see if 
			he succeeds or not.

       DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/15/95 - ACT ONE      14.

9    CONTINUED:	(2)

					DAX
			But sir, that could plunge both 
			Romulus and Cardassia into war with 
			the Dominion.

					TODDMAN
			Only if he fails, Lieutenant.  And 
			it looks like his plan has a fair 
			chance of success.  He's commanding 
			a fleet of twenty ships manned by 
			combat veterans.  They know the 
			location of the Founders' homeworld 
			and they've modified their cloaks so 
			the Jem'Hadar can't detect their 
			approach.

					KIRA
			You sound like you're hoping Tain 
			will succeed.

					TODDMAN
				(sharp)
			I never hope for war, Major.  But if 
			it comes... I'd rather see the 
			Dominion on the losing side.
				(takes a deep breath, 
				looks more grim)
			But we have to be prepared for the 
			worst.  Ben, I want you to evacuate 
			DS Nine of all non-essential personnel 
			and have the Defiant on standby 
			alert.  Even if Tain succeeds, the 
			Jem'Hadar are going to come screaming 
			out of the wormhole looking for 
			revenge and they may not be too 
			particular about who their targets 
			are.

					SISKO
			Admiral, we believe Security Chief 
			Odo is aboard one of the Romulan 
			ships.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT ONE         15.

9    CONTINUED:	(3)

					EDDINGTON
			Odo's message said that the runabout 
			had been caught in a tractor beam, 
			sir.  That suggests he was captured 
			and taken aboard one of their ships.

					SISKO
			I'd like permission to take the 
			Defiant into the Gamma Quadrant and 
			try to determine if he's still alive 
			and --

					TODDMAN
			The answer's no, Ben.  I'm sorry 
			about your officer, but there's 
			nothing we can do.  I want the Defiant 
			guarding Bajor.  That's your top 
			priority.  Toddman out.

	The transmission ENDS.  There's a long quiet moment.

					SISKO
			Commander Eddington, am I correct in 
			assuming that Starfleet is sending 
			substantial reinforcements to this 
			sector?

					EDDINGTON
			Yes, sir.  A task force of nine 
			starships is due to arrive tomorrow.

					SISKO
			Nine starships...
				(beat, then to all)
			I want the Defiant ready to leave 
			for the Gamma Quadrant in two hours.

					EDDINGTON
			Sir, Admiral Toddman's orders were 
			quite clear and...

					SISKO
				(cutting him off)
			I'm not going to just abandon one of 
			my officers.  Toddman's concerned 
			about the defense of Bajor -- so am 
			I.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT ONE        15A.

9    CONTINUED:	(4)

					SISKO
			If we detect a Jem'Hadar strike force 
			heading for the Alpha Quadrant, we'll 
			use the Communications Relay to warn 
			DS Nine, and we'll do everything we 
			can to stop them before they reach 
			the wormhole.
				(beat)
			I consider this a volunteer mission.
				(to all)
			But, don't volunteer yet.  I want 
			you to think about this.  There's a 
			very good chance you won't be coming 
			back from this mission...

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT ONE         16.

9    CONTINUED:	(5)

					SISKO (Cont'd)
			... and even if you do, you'll probably 
			be facing a general court-martial.  
			If you decide to go, be aboard the 
			Defiant at fifteen thirty hours.  
			Dismissed.

	Everyone EXITS, leaving Sisko to think about what he's about 
	to do.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT TWO         17.
                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

10   INT. AIRLOCK CORRIDOR

	Dax and QUARK are heading for the airlock.  Dax is carrying 
	a shoulderbag and Quark seems very concerned about her.

					QUARK
			How long do you think you'll be gone?

					DAX
			At least three or four days, maybe 
			longer if we run into trouble.

					QUARK
			Trouble?  You mean if you run into 
			the Jem'Hadar.

					DAX
			It's a possibility.

	Quark stops her, fixes her with a sincere and heartfelt look.

					QUARK
			Just... be careful, Lieutenant.  I'd 
			hate to see anything happen to you... 
			or the others.

					DAX
				(touched)
			I always knew you were an old softy 
			at heart, Quark.

	Quark looks a little embarrassed.

					QUARK
			Well...

					DAX
			Don't worry, your secret's safe with 
			me.

					QUARK
			I appreciate that... Jadzia.  But 
			the most important thing is that you 
			all come back safe and sound.  I 
			mean if something were to happen...

       DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/15/95 - ACT TWO      18.

	Quark looks away in horror, seems choked up by the thought.

					DAX
				(concerned)
			Hey... take it easy.

					QUARK
			I know, I know.  I won't even think 
			about it.

					DAX
			Good.

					QUARK
				(getting choked up)
			But just in case something awful... 
			does happen....
				(pulls out a PADD 
				from his pocket)
			Could you sign your bar tab before 
			you leave?

	Dax looks at him for a moment... too surprised to say 
	anything.  Then when she realizes this is what Quark's been 
	after all along, she turns, and walks away shaking her head.  
	Quark watches her go realizing he's blown it.

					QUARK
				(to himself)
			Just a little too quick at the end...

	Quark turns and heads off in the opposite direction.

									CUT TO:

11   INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE

	Sisko, Kira, O'Brien, Bashir at their places.  Eddington is 
	working at a back console.  Dax ENTERS and goes to the helm 
	console as Sisko approaches the captain's chair.  Everyone 
	is wearing phasers and there are a couple of extra Security 
	N.D.s on the Bridge.

					SISKO
			All stations report.

					KIRA
			Tactical ready.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT TWO         19.

11   CONTINUED:

					O'BRIEN
			Warp and impulse engines on-line, 
			cloaking device standing by.

					DAX
			Helm ready.

					EDDINGTON
			The Security detachment is aboard 
			and phaser rifles have been issued 
			to every fire team.

					SISKO
			Very well.  Release docking clamps, 
			aft thrusters at--

					KIRA
			Commander, there's an incoming 
			priority message from Starfleet 
			Command.
				(off monitor)
			It's Admiral Toddman.  He's repeating 
			his order not to enter the Gamma 
			Quadrant.

	A beat as everyone looks at Sisko.  Sisko calmly looks at 
	the monitor screen in front of Kira.

					SISKO
			That's what you think it says.
				(off her look)
			But, how can you be sure when a 
			transmission is as badly garbled as 
			that one?

	Kira looks at him for a beat, then picks up on what Sisko is 
	saying.

					KIRA
			You're right.  There's an awful lot 
			of subspace interference on this 
			channel.  Must be an ion storm or 
			something.

					SISKO
			Must be.

	A few smiles go around the Bridge as Sisko returns to the 
	Captain's chair.

12   ANGLE ON EDDINGTON

	the only one on the Bridge who looks disturbed by this.  But 
	he says nothing.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT TWO        19A.

13   RESUME SCENE

					SISKO
				(to Dax)
			Aft thrusters back one quarter, port 
			and starboard at station keeping.

					DAX
			Aye, sir.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT TWO         20.

14   EXT. SPACE - THE DEFIANT (OPTICAL)

	The ship pulls away from the station (STOCK).

15   OMITTED 

16   EXT. SPACE - THE WORMHOLE (OPTICAL)

	as it OPENS and the Defiant ENTERS (STOCK).

17   EXT. SPACE - GAMMA QUADRANT (OPTICAL)

	The Defiant EXITS the wormhole and the ship CLOAKS (STOCK).

17A  INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE (FORMERLY SCENE 15)

	The Bridge is now DARK -- the cloak in operation.

					DAX
			The cloaking device is operating 
			within normal parameters.

					SISKO
			Set course for the Founders' homeworld, 
			warp eight.

									CUT TO:

18   INT. ROMULAN BRIDGE

	This is a different type of ship from the typical warbird -- 
	it is used exclusively by the Tal Shiar -- and the design 
	and decor of the room should reflect that.  There are Romulan 
	N.D.s manning the consoles and there's a PILOT at the helm.  
	The Bridge is DARK, indicating the cloaking device is in 
	operation.  Garak, Lovok, and Tain are examining a tactical 
	map on one of the consoles.

					LOVOK
				(pointing to map)
			We know the Founders' planet lies at 
			approximately these coordinates within 
			the Omarion nebula.  As you can see, 
			there are no Jem'Hadar bases nearby.  
			That means that even if the Founders 
			do send out a distress call, it would 
			take at least seven hours before any 
			help could arrive.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT TWO         21.

18   CONTINUED:

					TAIN
				(to Garak)
			Our plan is to wait until we've 
			entered orbit of the Founders' planet, 
			then decloak and begin a massive 
			bombardment.

					LOVOK
			Computer analysis indicates that the 
			planet's crust will be destroyed 
			within one hour, and the mantle within 
			five.

					GARAK
			That should more than take care of 
			the Founders...

					TAIN
			Yes, it should.  Unless they have 
			some planetary defenses we don't 
			know about.  And the only person 
			here who might know the answer to 
			that question is Mister Odo.

					GARAK
			Anything he knows about the Founders 
			and their planet was undoubtedly 
			included in his report to Starfleet.  
			The constable is remarkably thorough 
			in these matters.

	Tain frowns at Garak's evasion.

					TAIN
			There was a time when you were eager 
			to begin an interrogation, Elim.  In 
			fact, I remember having to restrain 
			your... enthusiasm on several 
			occasions.

					GARAK
			I do remember having a certain... 
			pride in my work.  But I doubt that 
			interrogating someone who can alter 
			their form at will is likely to 
			provide either amusement or 
			information.

       DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/16/95 - ACT TWO      22.

18   CONTINUED:	(2)

					TAIN
			I wouldn't worry about Mister Odo's 
			shape-shifting if I were you.  The 
			Obsidian Order has developed a device 
			which should prove most effective in 
			neutralizing him.

					LOVOK
			I was not informed about this device.

					TAIN
			It's only a prototype... there's 
			never been a chance to test it... 
			before now.

	Tain studies Garak evenly for a moment.  Garak is lost in 
	thought... clearly disturbed by something.  Tain watches him 
	for a moment, then turns to Lovok.

					TAIN
				(to Lovok)
			Perhaps the Tal Shiar should take 
			over the interrogation of the 
			changeling.
				(off Garak's reaction)
			It's all right, Garak.  It's my fault.  
			I should've known that you'd develop 
			feelings for the people you lived 
			with for the past few years.
				(beat)
			I just never expected that you would 
			become friends with someone who worked 
			for the Bajorans.

					GARAK
			This has nothing to do with my 
			"friends" or my "feelings."  I simply 
			don't believe he has the information 
			you want.

					TAIN
			Possibly.  Colonel Lovok will find 
			out.

	Tain turns away, but Garak stops him.

   DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/15/95 - ACT TWO 23-23A.     

18   CONTINUED:	(3)

					GARAK
			No.  I brought Odo here.  He's my 
			prisoner and my responsibility.

	Tain looks at him for a moment.

					TAIN
			You don't have to do this.

					GARAK
			Yes, I do.  And I think we both know 
			that you won't trust me until I do.

	A long beat.

					TAIN
			All right.  I look forward to hearing 
			the results.

	Garak nods and Tain and Lovok move away.  Off Garak's 
	expression as he thinks about what he has to do...

									CUT TO:

19   INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE

	The Bridge is DARK, indicating the cloak in operation.  Sisko, 
	O'Brien, Kira and Dax at their stations.  Dax suddenly frowns 
	at her console.

					DAX
			Commander... I'm reading some kind 
			of power fluctuation in the cloaking 
			device.

	Sisko moves to her in concern.

					SISKO
			What kind of fluctuation?

					DAX
			I don't know... I can't locate the 
			source of the problem... but it's 
			getting worse...

	Dax works frantically, and then suddenly the lights come UP 
	on the Bridge.

					KIRA
			We're decloaking!

       DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/15/95 - ACT TWO      24.

19   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			All stop.  Full scan, Lieutenant.  
			Are there any other ships in the 
			area?

					DAX
			No, sir.  Nothing in sensor range.

					KIRA
			Commander, if the Jem'Hadar show up 
			while we're decloaked...

					SISKO
			We'll have to fight our way out of 
			here.

	Off Sisko's grim face...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

        DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT THREE        25.
                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

20   EXT. SPACE - THE DEFIANT (OPTICAL)

	The ship hangs in space.

21   INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE

	Sisko is looking over O'Brien's shoulder as he works one of 
	the consoles.  Kira looks on while Dax is at the helm.

					SISKO
			What the hell happened, Chief?

					O'BRIEN
			I still don't know.  I've run three 
			separate diagnostics and everything 
			looks fine... the power converters 
			are on line... the projection matrix 
			is normal...

	Eddington ENTERS in the b.g.

					O'BRIEN
				(continuing)
			The cloaking device should be working.

					KIRA
			Maybe there's some kind of spatial 
			anomaly nearby that's interfering 
			with the cloak's power systems...

					EDDINGTON
			This isn't the result of a spatial 
			anomaly, Major.  The tetryon 
			compositor on the cloaking device 
			has been sabotaged.

					KIRA
			How do you know that?

					EDDINGTON
			Because I sabotaged it.

	There's a moment of shocked silence, then Sisko steps forward.

					SISKO
			Why?

        DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT THREE        26.

21   CONTINUED:

					EDDINGTON
			I was under orders from Admiral 
			Toddman to stop you from pursuing 
			the Romulan/Cardassian fleet.

	O'Brien is furious and moves toward Eddington.

					O'BRIEN
			You've turned us into sitting ducks 
			for the Jem'Hadar!

	Sisko holds up a hand and stops O'Brien before he can get 
	any closer to Eddington.

					EDDINGTON
				(to Sisko)
			We can still defend ourselves.  I 
			didn't damage any of the ship's weapon 
			systems or the engines.  But without 
			the cloak, we'll have to return to 
			DS Nine.
				(beat, then impassioned)
			I'm sorry Commander, I didn't want 
			to do this... Odo's my friend too... 
			but I report directly to Admiral 
			Toddman... and he gave me an explicit 
			order.  I couldn't disobey it.

	Sisko looks at him for a moment.

					SISKO
				(quiet)
			No... I don't suppose you could.
				(to O'Brien)
			Chief, now that you know the problem 
			is in the tetryon compositor, how 
			long until you can fix it?

					O'BRIEN
			I'd say at least ten hours.

					SISKO
			You have two.  On your way.

	O'Brien glares at Eddington for a moment, then EXITS the 
	Bridge.

      DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/15/95 - ACT THREE     27.

21   CONTINUED:	(2)

					SISKO
				(to Eddington)
			I'm afraid I'll have to confine you 
			to quarters, Mister Eddington.

	Eddington moves closer to Sisko, makes his case forcefully 
	and with an element of passion.

					EDDINGTON
			Sir, if we run into the Jem'Hadar, 
			you're still going to need a chief 
			security officer.

					KIRA
			What makes you think we're going to 
			trust you again?

					EDDINGTON
			Because I give you my word.

	Sisko studies him for a long moment.

					SISKO
			I make it a policy not to question 
			the word of anyone who wears that 
			uniform.  Don't make me change that 
			policy.  Man your station, commander.

	Eddington looks grateful and then moves to the security 
	station.

					SISKO
				(to Eddington)
			But I'd stay out of the chief's way 
			if I were you.

	Eddington nods and then takes up his post.

									CUT TO:

22   INT. ROMULAN QUARTERS

	Garak ENTERS with two Romulan N.D.s.  Garak is carrying a 
	bucket, and the N.D.s are carrying different components of a 
	large, complex-looking DEVICE which they place on the table 
	and begins to set up in the b.g.  Garak places the bucket 
	near Odo.

        DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT THREE        28.

22   CONTINUED:

					GARAK
			I realize it must be nearly time for 
			you to return to your liquid state.  
			So I thought I'd bring you something 
			to relax in.

					ODO
			How kind.

					GARAK
			But before you go for a swim, I have 
			a few questions I'd like to ask you.

					ODO
			I have nothing to say, Garak.

					GARAK
			I had hoped that a few hours alone 
			might jog your memory... but I can 
			see that I'm going to have to take 
			steps I had hoped to avoid.

					ODO
				(mock despair)
			Oh, no... you're going to torture 
			me, aren't you?  How I've dreaded 
			this moment.  Please have mercy, 
			Garak.

					GARAK
			You do have a certain... flair for 
			sarcasm.  It's one of the things I 
			like about you.

	Garak nods to one of the Romulan N.D.s, who activates a 
	control on the now assembled device, which lights up and 
	comes to life.

					GARAK
				(to N.D.)
			You can go now.

	The N.D.s EXIT.

					ODO
			I would bring the guard back in, if 
			I were you, Garak.  I'm not in a 
			very good mood.

        DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT THREE        29.

22   CONTINUED:	(2)

					GARAK
			Yes, under normal circumstances, you 
			would pose quite a threat to me.  
			You could turn yourself into a 
			Vicarian Razorback... or stretch out 
			your arms and strangle me from across 
			the room... but not this time.

					ODO
			Oh?  And why is that?

					GARAK
			Because that device is emitting a 
			quantum stasis field... designed to 
			prevent any changeling from altering 
			his biomolecular structure.

	Odo looks at him for a moment, wondering whether to believe 
	him or not... then he moves his arm and tries to change his 
	form.  Nothing happens.  Odo stretches and moves... but still 
	nothing happens.  A look of worry comes across his face.

					GARAK
			It must be very disconcerting for 
			you to be locked into a humanoid 
			form.  Especially now... you must 
			have been looking forward to returning 
			to your liquid state.
				(beat)
			Tell me... what will happen if you 
			can't revert to a liquid?

					ODO
			I don't know.

					GARAK
			An honest answer.  But it's probably 
			safe to say it won't be pleasant.

	Odo is getting concerned.  He looks at his hands a moment, 
	stretches his fingers, moves closer to Garak.

					ODO
			Garak, this is pointless.  There's 
			nothing I can tell you about the 
			Founders you don't already know.

    DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT THREE 30-31A.       

22   CONTINUED:	(3)

					GARAK
			I wish I could believe that.

					ODO
			Then why don't you?

					GARAK
			Because you and I are a lot alike.  
			We both value our privacy... our 
			inner secrets... that's why I know 
			there's something about the Founders 
			you haven't told anyone.  Something 
			you didn't want to share with 
			Starfleet or Commander Sisko.
				(beat)
			But you are going to tell me, Odo.

					ODO
				(hard)
			There's nothing to tell.

	Garak pulls up a chair and sits down.

					GARAK
			Maybe something will come to you.  I 
			can wait.  The question is, can you?

	OFF Odo's concerned face...

									CUT TO:

23   OMITTED 

23A  INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE

	Sisko is slowly pacing the Bridge, while Eddington, Kira, 
	and Dax are at their posts.  The waiting and the silence is 
	starting to get on everyone's nerves.  After a long beat, 
	Kira finally gets up and starts to head for the door.

					SISKO
			Major.  Leave the chief alone.

					KIRA
			What makes you think I was going to 
			see O'Brien?

	Sisko gives her a "who are you kidding" look and Kira relents.

        DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT THREE        32.

23A  CONTINUED:

					KIRA
				(continuing)
			All right.  But it's been three hours 
			now.  I wanted to see if he needed 
			any help.

					SISKO
			If he needed help he'd ask for it.  
			For now, the best thing we can do is 
			stay out of his way.

	Kira reluctantly sits back down.  Sisko lets out a long 
	breath... although he's trying not to show it, this is 
	starting to get to him too.  He resumes his pacing.

									CUT TO:

        DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT THREE        33.

24   INT. ROMULAN QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Garak sitting in the chair, watching Odo.  Odo's entire body 
	is desiccated -- it's as if all the moisture has been sucked 
	out of him, his face cracked, his skin flaking off... even 
	his "uniform" is cracked, the material falling to the deck.  
	We should feel as if Odo is about to collapse into a pile of 
	dust, and as the scene progresses his skin and uniform should 
	literally be falling apart.  Garak watches him with an even 
	but disturbed expression.  Odo has trouble speaking -- he's 
	in great pain.

					ODO
				(difficult)
			What's wrong, Garak... you don't 
			look very happy.  Aren't you enjoying 
			yourself?

					GARAK
			There's no pleasure in this for me 
			Constable, I assure you.  I'm simply 
			doing my job.

					ODO
			Your job... yes... this is the job 
			you've been waiting for.  All those 
			years of exile... and now here you 
			are... interrogating a prisoner again.  
			It must fill you with pride.

					GARAK
				(quiet)
			Odo... just tell me what I want to 
			know, and this will end.

	Odo stiffens, reacting to some internal spasm of agony.

					ODO
			But you don't want it to end, do 
			you, Garak?  You're enjoying it... 
			isn't this what you've been dreaming 
			about?  Back at work... serving 
			Cardassia...

        DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT THREE        34.

24   CONTINUED:

					GARAK
				(defensive)
			That's right.  And you have 
			information that I need... information 
			that it's my duty to extract from 
			you.
				(trying to convince 
				himself)
			It's not personal.

	Odo spasms again, and Garak looks away.  We can tell that 
	this is hard on him -- he doesn't like what he's doing.  Odo 
	collapses onto the floor.  Instinctively, Garak leaps out of 
	his chair and moves to help him.  But he stops himself before 
	actually touching Odo.  He stares down in shock at the image 
	of the Constable... and then rages at him:

					GARAK
			Talk to me, Odo... tell me something -- 
			anything!  Lie if you have to!  But 
			say it -- now.
				(beat)
			Please.

	Odo lies there for a moment, trembling... finally, his voice 
	breaking, Odo makes a whispered confession.

					ODO
			Home... I want to go home...

	Garak kneels next to him.

					GARAK
			And you will.  I promise.  When this 
			is all over, I promise I'll take you 
			back to Deep Space Nine.

					ODO
			No... not the station... home... 
			with my people...

	Garak looks at him in surprise.

      DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/15/95 - ACT THREE     35.

24   CONTINUED:	(2)

					GARAK
			The Founders?  You want to go back 
			to the Founders?  I thought you turned 
			your back on them.

					ODO
			I did... but they're still my 
			people... I tried to deny it... tried 
			to forget... but I can't...
				(beat)
			I'm one of them... and I want to be 
			with them... in the Great Link.

	Garak looks at him for a moment... he's accomplished what he 
	had to do, but now he wishes he hadn't.

					GARAK
			I knew there was something... 
			something you were holding back...

	Odo is on the verge of losing consciousness.

					ODO
			And now you've found it... I hope 
			it's useful...

	Garak looks at him for a long moment... finally stands up, 
	moves to the device and deactivates it... He turns away from 
	Odo, giving him a moment of privacy.  Behind Garak, we 
	suddenly see Odo MORPHING into a liquid and then streaming 
	into the bucket.  Garak sits down in the chair, takes a deep 
	breath... then puts his head in his hand and closes his eyes 
	in a mixture of relief and guilt...

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									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT FOUR        36.
                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

27   EXT. SPACE - THE DEFIANT (OPTICAL)

	hanging in space.

28   INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE


	Sisko, Kira and Dax at their positions.  Eddington sitting 
	at a console.  O'Brien ENTERS carrying a burnt piece of 
	circuitry.  He walks over and tosses it onto Eddington's 
	lap.

					O'BRIEN
				(re: circuitry)
			A souvenir of your handiwork.
				(to Sisko)
			Repairs complete, sir.  The cloaking 
			device is on-line.

					SISKO
				(to Dax)
			Engage cloak.

	The Bridge DARKENS, indicating the cloak is in operation.

					DAX
			The cloak appears to be operating 
			normally.

					SISKO
			Resume course for the Founders' 
			planet, maximum warp.

									CUT TO:

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31   INT. ROMULAN READY ROOM

	Tain and Lovok are listening to Garak.

      DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/15/95 - ACT FOUR      37.

31   CONTINUED:

					GARAK
			... At that point, I deactivated the 
			device and allowed him to return to 
			his liquid state.

					TAIN
			Did you get anything out of him at 
			all?

					GARAK
			Nothing.  He never broke.

					TAIN
			Well... that's unfortunate.  I don't 
			see any further use for Mister Odo.
				(beat)
			Terminate him.

	Garak thinks quickly, but he has to appear casual, as if 
	only trying to help Tain.

					GARAK
			On the other hand, Odo is a member 
			of the Bajoran militia... and an 
			officer on Deep Space Nine.  We may 
			not want to provoke the Federation 
			by killing him.

	Tain looks at him and frowns, but before he can say anything 
	Lovok steps in.

					LOVOK
			I agree with Garak.

      DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/16/95 - ACT FOUR      38.

31   CONTINUED:	(2)

					TAIN
				(surprised)
			Do you?

					LOVOK
			Yes.  There is no way to be certain 
			that all of the Founders will be on 
			the planet when we attack.  We should 
			be prepared to encounter other 
			changelings in the future and we 
			could use more information on their 
			capabilities.
				(beat)
			I want to take Odo back to Romulus 
			for further study.

					TAIN
			All right.  In the interest of 
			cooperation...

	Lovok nods his head in thanks.

					ROMULAN COM VOICE
			Bridge to Colonel Lovok.

					LOVOK
			This is Lovok.

					ROMULAN COM VOICE
			We have entered the Omarion Nebula 
			and dropped out of warp.  We should 
			be in orbit of the planet in fifteen 
			minutes.

					LOVOK
			Acknowledged.

					TAIN
			Well... seems like the moment is 
			nearly at hand.  Gentleman.

	Tain gets up and walks out of the room, Garak and Lovok 
	following him.

32   INT. ROMULAN CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS

	Tain, Lovok and Garak ENTER from the Ready Room and head up 
	the corridor, Tain in the lead.  As Tain rounds a corner, 
	Lovok suddenly stops and steps directly in front of Garak, 
	blocking his way.

					GARAK
			Can I do something for you, Colonel?

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT FOUR        39.

32   CONTINUED:

					LOVOK
			Why were you trying to protect the 
			changeling?

					GARAK

			I wasn't trying to protect him.  And 
			as I recall, you thought it was a 
			good idea to keep him alive, as well.

	Lovok studies his face for a moment.

					LOVOK
			My interest in the changeling is 
			based on what I believe to be the 
			strategic interests of the Romulan 
			Empire.  But you... you seem to have 
			a personal interest in him.

					GARAK
			Tell me -- what else am I feeling?  
			I've never been psychoanalyzed by a 
			Romulan before.  This is a fascinating 
			experience.

					LOVOK
			You are a practiced liar, Mister 
			Garak.  But I am a practiced observer.  
			And I can assure you... I'm going to 
			be observing you very closely.

	Lovok turns and walks away.  OFF Garak's disturbed face...

									CUT TO:

33   INT. ROMULAN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Lovok, Tain and Garak watch the viewscreen, which shows the 
	FOUNDERS' PLANET.

					LOVOK
				(to Pilot)
			Scan the planet for life-signs.

					PILOT
				(works)
			Sensors show multiple lifeforms on 
			the surface... they appear to be in 
			a liquid state.

					GARAK
			The Founders...

      DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/16/95 - ACT FOUR     39A.

33   CONTINUED:

					TAIN
			Signal the fleet to charge weapons 
			and lock onto their targets.  We 
			should open fire the moment we drop 
			our cloaks.

	The Pilot works and the Bridge goes to Green Alert.

					PILOT
				(works)
			All ships report ready.  All weapons 
			charged.

	Tain takes a deep breath, smiles a little.

      DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/16/95 - ACT FOUR      40.

33   CONTINUED:	(2)

					TAIN
			So much for the Dominion.
				(beat)
			Open fire.

	The lights come UP as the cloak goes off.  On the viewscreen, 
	we see dozens of PHASER BEAMS leap out from the o.s. fleet 
	and slam into the Founders' planet.

					PILOT
				(off console)
			The first barrage has hit the 
			surface...

					TAIN
			Effect?

					PILOT
			Thirty percent of the planetary crust 
			destroyed on opening volley...
				(puzzled)
			No change in lifeform readings.

					TAIN
				(frowns)
			What?  That's impossible.  Some of 
			them had to be killed.

					PILOT
			Our sensor readings have been 
			confirmed by three other warbirds.  
			There has been no change in the number 
			of life-signs on the surface.

	A stunned beat.  Garak quickly moves to a console and works 
	the controls.

					GARAK
				(off console)
			It's a ruse.  They're using an 
			automated transponder to send back 
			false sensor readings.  The planet's 
			deserted.

					TAIN
				(to Lovok)
			Colonel, signal the fleet to --

	The Pilot's console BEEPS.

					PILOT
				(off console)
			Colonel -- there are ships coming 
			out of the nebula.

      DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/15/95 - ACT FOUR      41.

33   CONTINUED:	(3)

					LOVOK
			What type of ships?

					PILOT
			Jem'Hadar fighters.

					TAIN
			How many?

	The pilot looks at her console, then reacts in shock.

					TAIN
				(hard)
			I asked you a question.

					PILOT
				(knows she's dead)
			One hundred fifty.

	There's a shocked moment.

					TAIN
			Tactical display, on screen.

	The viewscreen shows a GRAPHIC of the Romulan/Cardassian 
	fleet now being surrounded by DOZENS of Jem'Hadar ships.

					GARAK
			It's a trap... they've been waiting 
			for us all along.

	OFF Garak and Tain's shocked reactions...

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									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT FIVE        42.
                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

36   EXT. SPACE - A CARDASSIAN SHIP (OPTICAL)

	is under heavy attack by TWO JEM'HADAR ships.  The Cardassian 
	cruiser tries to fight back, but it's just no use -- the 
	Cardassian ship is DESTROYED.

37   ANGLE ON ROMULAN WARBIRD (OPTICAL)

	which is also under heavy attack.

38   INT. ROMULAN BRIDGE

	The ship is ROCKED and JOLTED throughout the scene as the 
	ship takes hit after hit.  A console has already been blown 
	out, and there are a couple of DEAD N.D. ROMULANS on the 
	deck.  Lovok is calmly giving orders and fighting his ship 
	in the midst of chaos, while Tain and Garak struggle to hang 
	on.

					PILOT
				(off console)
			The Cardassian cruiser Koranak has 
			been destroyed... Romulan warbirds 
			Makar and Belak have lost main 
			power...

					LOVOK
			Bring us about to three-one-eight 
			mark two-one-five.  Concentrate fire 
			on ships attacking on the port 
			quarter.

	An edge of desperation has crept into Tain's voice.  The 
	ship is ROCKED and another console EXPLODES.  Tain and Garak 
	look over a console near the back of the Bridge.  Garak turns 
	to face Lovok.

					GARAK
			The Jem'Hadar will destroy every 
			ship if we stay.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT FIVE        43.

38   CONTINUED:

					GARAK
			The only hope is to return to the 
			Alpha Quadrant.

					LOVOK
			There's no way out of here, Garak.  
			The Jem'Hadar have cut us off.  We 
			need to consolidate the fleet and 
			make our stand here.

	The ship is ROCKED.

					TAIN
				(in shock)
			It can't be... how could this have 
			happened... ?

					GARAK
				(quiet)
			I'm afraid the fault, dear Tain, is 
			not in our stars... but in ourselves.

					TAIN
			What?

					GARAK
			Just something I learned from Doctor 
			Bashir.

	The ship is ROCKED again and the lights FLICKER, then go 
	DIM.

					PILOT
			Main power is out.  Switching to 
			emergency backups.

					LOVOK
				(to com)
			Bridge to Engineering.  We need power 
			to the weapons.
				(beat)
			Bridge to Engineering.  Respond.  
				(beat)
			I will be in Engineering.  Tain, 
			take command of the Bridge.

	Lovok heads for the EXIT.

					PILOT
			Four more Jem'Hadar vessels are 
			closing on our position.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT FIVE       43A.

38   CONTINUED:	(2)

	The ship is ROCKED again, nearly throwing everyone off their 
	feet as ANOTHER CONSOLE explodes and a FIRE starts on the 
	Bridge.  N.D. Romulans rush to put out the fire and Tain 
	hangs on for dear life.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT FIVE        44.

38   CONTINUED:	(3)

	Garak takes advantage of the chaos to make a quick EXIT 
	from the Bridge without anyone noticing.

									CUT TO:

39   INT. ROMULAN CORRIDOR

	The Corridor is ROCKING and shaking... the lights FLICKERING.  
	The Romulan N.D. Guard standing outside Odo's quarters is 
	having a hard time standing up.  Romulan N.D.s RUN down the 
	Corridor, on their way to deal with some emergency.  As they 
	race down the Corridor, we see Garak waiting around the 
	corner, watching the Guard.  The Guard is momentarily 
	distracted by the other Romulans running down the Corridor 
	and that's when Garak makes his move -- he rushes up behind 
	the Guard and quickly dispatches him with a few well placed 
	blows.  He then grabs the Guard's disruptor and OPENS the 
	door to...

40   INT. ROMULAN QUARTERS - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)

	as the door OPENS.  Odo is standing inside the room as Garak 
	ENTERS with the disruptor.

					ODO
			I take it that the attack on the 
			Founders is not proceeding according 
			to plan.

					GARAK
			No, it's not.  I suggest we make our 
			way to the runabout.

	The ship is ROCKED again.

					ODO
			For once, Garak, I agree with you.

	They both turn and head for the doorway, only to find it 
	blocked by Lovok, who is standing there with a disruptor in 
	his hand.  He has them both covered and they have no chance.  
	Odo and Garak are surprised as Lovok steps forward and hands 
	them a PADD.

					LOVOK
			You will need this in order to gain 
			access to your runabout.

	Odo takes the PADD in surprise.

      DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/15/95 - ACT FIVE      45.

40   CONTINUED:

					ODO
			Why are you doing this?

	Lovok looks him straight in the eye, and as he does so, his 
	entire demeanor seems to change -- no longer the Romulan 
	Colonel, but now the ethereal superior attitude of a Founder.  
	His speech is slower, more assured.

					LOVOK
			Because no changeling has ever harmed 
			another.

	Garak and Odo are stunned as they realize that Lovok is a 
	changeling.

					GARAK
			You... are one of the Founders?

					ODO
			Of course... this whole plan was the 
			Founders' idea in the first place.  
			You wanted the Tal Shiar and the 
			Obsidian Order to combine forces and 
			come into the Gamma Quadrant so you 
			could wipe them out.

					LOVOK
			Not exactly.  Tain originated the 
			plan.  But when we learned of it, we 
			did everything we could to carry it 
			forward.  The Tal Shiar and the 
			Obsidian Order are both ruthless, 
			efficient organizations -- a definite 
			threat to us.

					ODO
			But not after today.

					LOVOK
			After today the only real threats to 
			us from the Alpha Quadrant are the 
			Klingons and the Federation.  And I 
			doubt either of them will be a threat 
			for much longer.

	The ship is ROCKED again, the lights go down even LOWER.

					LOVOK
			It is not too late for you, Odo.  
			Come with me.  You can still become 
			one with the Great Link -- if you 
			wish.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT FIVE        46.

40   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Odo glances at Garak, wondering what Garak said to Lovok.

					ODO
			Thank you.  But my answer is still 
			no.

	Lovok nods in acknowledgement, then steps back and 
	DEMATERIALIZES.  The ship is ROCKED again.

					ODO
			Come on.  I don't think we have much 
			time.

	They EXIT to the Corridor.

41   INT. ROMULAN CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS

	Garak and Odo ENTER from the Quarters.  The ship is still 
	ROCKING and we can HEAR the sound of distant EXPLOSIONS.

					GARAK
				(pointing)
			The runabout is that way, two decks 
			down in Section Twenty-five.  I'll 
			meet you there.

					ODO
			Where are you going?

					GARAK
			To the Bridge... to get Tain.

	Odo can't believe what he's hearing.

					ODO
			What?!

					GARAK
			I know it's hard for you to 
			understand, Constable... but I still 
			owe him a personal debt... and I 
			have to try and repay it.  Wait for 
			us as long as you can.

	With that, Garak turns and runs down the Corridor.  Odo looks 
	after him for a stunned beat.

									CUT TO:

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT FIVE        47.

42   INT. ROMULAN BRIDGE

	The Bridge is a shambles -- consoles blown out, small fires 
	everywhere, dead bodies on the deck, the main viewer reduced 
	to a slab of twisted metal.  Tain -- the only person alive -- 
	is sitting calmly in the commander's chair, a thoughtful 
	expression on his face, as if giving careful consideration 
	to some interesting ideas.  Garak ENTERS, goes quickly to 
	Tain.

					GARAK
			Tain!  We have to go.

	Tain looks up at him calmly, oblivious to the destruction 
	around him or the dire circumstances.

					TAIN
			There must have been an informant.  
			It's the only explanation.

					GARAK
			You're right.  There was an informant -- 
			Colonel Lovok is a changeling.

	Tain sits back as if physically assaulted.  There's a new 
	expression on his face -- defeat.

					TAIN
			Lovok...

					GARAK
			Yes.  But we can discuss it at a 
			later time.  Right now I think --

					TAIN
				(interrupting)
			It appears I underestimated the 
			Founders.  I should have seen it 
			coming.  There was a time when nothing 
			got past me.  You remember, don't 
			you, Elim?

	The ship is ROCKED hard... there's another EXPLOSION on the 
	Bridge.  Garak grabs him by the shoulders, tries to get his 
	attention.

					GARAK
			Yes, I do.  But now, we have to go!

					TAIN
			Go where?  Back to Mila and my... 
			quiet retirement?  I don't think so.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT FIVE        48.

42   CONTINUED:

					TAIN
				(smiles to himself)
			I must be getting old... I let my 
			pride override my instincts... 
			wouldn't have played it that way in 
			the old days... in the old days I 
			would've kept Lovok at arms length... 
			he was too cagey... too smart...

	Garak begins to realize that he's not going to get Tain out 
	of that chair, but he won't leave without him.

					GARAK
			I can't just leave you here.

					TAIN
			I always did have a soft spot for 
			you, Garak... another of my flaws...

	Garak is about to make another plea, when suddenly Odo's 
	hand HITS Garak hard from o.c. and KNOCKS HIM OUT.  Garak 
	crumples to the deck.  Tain barely takes note of this.

					TAIN
			... these Founders, Elim... they're 
			very good... next time we'll have to 
			be more careful...

	Odo ignores Tain and starts to pick up the unconscious form 
	of Garak.

									CUT TO:

43   OMITTED 

44   INT. RUNABOUT

	Odo in the pilot seat, Garak is now conscious in the other 
	seat and rubbing what is now a large bruise on his head 
	ruefully.

					GARAK
			You can be very persuasive on 
			occasion, Constable.  But you might 
			consider using... gentler language 
			in the future.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT FIVE        49.

44   CONTINUED:

					ODO
				(working console)
			I'll keep that in mind.
				(beat)
			A Jem'Hadar ship is following us.  
			Raise shields and charge the weapons.

	Garak shakes off his grogginess and goes to work.  The ship 
	is suddenly ROCKED HARD.

					GARAK
			Aft shields down to fifty percent.  
			More speed would be advisable.

					ODO
			The warp drive is off-line.

	The ship is ROCKED again.  And then AGAIN.  A console EXPLODES 
	behind them.

					GARAK
			Shields down to thirty percent.

					ODO
			Another Jem'Hadar ship approaching 
			to starboard.  Hang on!

	Odo works the console and the ship BANKS HARD to the LEFT.

					GARAK
			Shields down to fifteen percent.

	The ship is ROCKED and the lights go DIM.

					ODO
			Main power's failing.  We're losing 
			speed.

	The ship is ROCKED and all the lights go OUT.

					GARAK
			The shields are gone.

      DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/15/95 - ACT FIVE      50.

44   CONTINUED:	(2)

	There's a beat as they both realize that they're dead.  
	Garak looks over at Odo.

					GARAK
			Odo... I hope that you'll accept my 
			sincere apologies for all this.

					ODO
			A little late isn't it?

					GARAK
			Nevertheless...

	There's a beat, and then Odo nods his forgiveness.

					ODO
			I may not agree with what you did, 
			but I... can certainly understand 
			your... desire to return home.

					GARAK
				(smiles)
			Thank you.

	Odo looks out the window and reacts in shock at what he sees.

					ODO
			What... ?

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47   ANGLE ON WINDOW (OPTICAL)

	Through the window of the runabout, we can suddenly see the 
	DEFIANT DECLOAK directly ahead of us and roar overhead.

47A  EXT. SPACE - THE DEFIANT (OPTICAL)

	The Defiant passes the runabout and FIRES on the pursuing 
	Jem'Hadar ships, DESTROYING THEM BOTH.

48   INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Sisko, Eddington, Kira, and Dax at their stations.  The ship 
	is at RED ALERT and the mood is tense and urgent.

					KIRA
			Three more coming in off the port 
			bow!

      DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/15/95 - ACT FIVE     50A.

48   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			Fire on the lead ship, then bring us 
			back to the runabout.

	Kira works and on the viewscreen, we can see the lead 
	Jem'Hadar ship HIT by the Defiant's PHASERS and it is 
	DESTROYED.

					DAX
			Two life-signs on the runabout, 
			Commander.

					SISKO
				(to Eddington)
			Drop shields.
				(to com)
			Bridge to Transporter Room.  Beam 
			them aboard, Chief.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			Aye, sir.

					EDDINGTON
			Four more Jem'Hadar ships closing to 
			starboard.

					O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
			O'Brien to Bridge.  I've got them.

					SISKO
			Raise shields.

      DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/15/95 - ACT FIVE      51.

48A  INT. DEFIANT - TRANSPORTER ROOM

	O'Brien at the console, Bashir standing nearby with a medkit 
	as Odo and Garak step off the stage.

					O'BRIEN
			Welcome back.

					ODO
			Thank you.

	Bashir sees the bruise on Garak's head.

					BASHIR
			That looks painful.

					GARAK
			It is.
				(glances at Odo)
			But it did save my life.

	The ship is ROCKED...

48B  INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE

	As the ship continues to ROCK.

					DAX
			Cloaking device is off-line.

					EDDINGTON
			Shields holding.

					SISKO
				(to Dax)
			Attack pattern omega four.  Full 
			impulse power.
				(to Kira)
			Hold your fire until we're within 
			five hundred meters.

					KIRA
			We might get pretty singed at that 
			range.

					SISKO
			Not as singed as they're going to 
			get.  Engage.

49   EXT. SPACE - THE DEFIANT (OPTICAL)

	The ship roars directly into the teeth of INTENSE FIRE from 
	the THREE JEM'HADAR SHIPS.

      DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/15/95 - ACT FIVE     51A.

49A  INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Phaser fire from the Jem'Hadar ships fills the screen as 
	everyone steels themselves.

					DAX
			Fifty thousand meters and closing.

49B  EXT. SPACE - THE DEFIANT (OPTICAL)

	The ship twists and rolls to avoid the Jem'Hadar fire.

49C  INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	As before.

					DAX
			Two thousand meters...

	On the viewscreen, the Defiant closes in on the three 
	Jem'Hadar ships.

					DAX
			Five hundred!

					SISKO
			Fire!

49D  EXT. SPACE - DEFIANT & JEM'HADAR SHIPS (OPTICAL)

	The Defiant almost runs into the three Jem'Hadar ships before 
	opening fire.  The first ship is hit and banks away... the 
	second and third ships are destroyed.

50   INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE

	As before.  Odo and Garak ENTER the Bridge along with Bashir 
	and O'Brien.  The ship is ROCKED again.

					KIRA
			The third Jem'Hadar fighter is still 
			pursuing.

					SISKO
			Aft torpedoes.  Fire.

	Kira watches her console.

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT FIVE        52.

50   CONTINUED:

					KIRA
			Direct hit on their port nacelle.  
			They're losing speed... we're out of 

			their weapons' range.

					SISKO
			Any other signs of pursuit?

					DAX
			Negative.  The other fighters are 
			still concentrating on the remaining 
			Romulan and Cardassian ships.

					SISKO
			Let's not wait around for them to 
			change their minds.  Set course for 
			the wormhole, Lieutenant.  Warp eight.

	Dax works her console as Kira moves to Odo.

					KIRA
			It's... good to see you again, 
			Constable.

					ODO
			Likewise... major.

					DAX
			Course laid in.

					SISKO
			Engage.

	OFF Sisko's face as he relaxes for the first time.

									CUT TO:

      DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/15/95 - ACT FIVE      53.


51   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	Re-establishing the station.


51A  INT. COMMANDER'S OFFICE (OPTICAL)

	Sisko is standing in front of his monitor, talking to Admiral 
	Toddman.

					SISKO
			There's still no indication that any 
			Romulan or Cardassian vessels survived 
			the attack.

					TODDMAN
				(shakes his head)
			Sounds like Wolf Three-Five-Nine all 
			over again.

					SISKO
				(grim)
			I had the same thought.

	Toddman nods, then moves on to other business.

					TODDMAN
			You may be interested to know, I've 
			decided not to file charges against 
			anyone on the Defiant.

					SISKO
			Thank you, sir.

					TODDMAN
				(tough)
			But if you pull a stunt like that 
			again, I'll court martial you... or 
			promote you.  Either way, you'll be 
			in a lot of trouble.

	A beat, and we can see just a hint of amusement in Toddman's 
	gruff exterior.

					SISKO
			I'll keep that in mind.  Sir.

	Toddman nods and then reaches over and touches a control, 
	ENDING the transmission.  OFF Sisko's pleased reaction...

									CUT TO:

         DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - 02/14/95 - ACT FIVE       53A.

52   INT. GARAK'S SHOP

	The shop is still ruined from the explosion.  Nothing has 
	been repaired or cleaned up.  Garak is poking about in the 
	rubble, contemplating the destruction.  After a beat, he 
	turns and finds Odo standing in the doorway, watching him.  
	Odo eyes him evenly, and says without preamble...

					ODO
			I read the report you wrote... and I 
			wanted to thank you.

					GARAK
				(surprised)
			Me?  For what?

					ODO
			For not mentioning my... desire to 
			return to my people.

					GARAK
			I consider the entire conversation 
			as... something best forgotten.

					ODO
			As do I.

	There's a beat and then Odo takes a few steps in the wreckage.

					ODO
				(continuing)
			Quark has expressed an interest in 
			renting this space if you're not 
			going to be using it.

					GARAK
			Oh?

      DEEP SPACE: "The Die is Cast" - REV. 02/16/95 - ACT FIVE      54.

52   CONTINUED:

					ODO
			He mentioned something about an 
			Argelian massage facility.

					GARAK
			Unfortunately, I don't think Commander 
			Sisko will approve of such an... 
			interesting facility on the Promenade.

					ODO
			I tend to agree.  But I think he 
			would approve of... a tailor's shop.

	There's a quiet beat as Garak looks over the ruins.

					GARAK
			You know what the sad part is, Odo... 
			I'm a pretty good tailor.

	Odo nods and then heads for the door.  He pauses on the 
	threshold.

					ODO
			Garak... I was thinking that... we 
			should have breakfast together... 
			sometime.

					GARAK
				(surprised)
			Why, Constable... I thought you didn't 
			eat.

					ODO
			I don't.

	There's a quiet moment and then Garak nods his head in 
	acknowledgment of Odo's unspoken invitation for something 
	that might be akin to friendship and Odo nods back.  Odo 
	EXITS, leaving Garak alone to contemplate his future.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         
                            THE END