STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                              
                        "To The Death" 
                          #40510-496 
                              
                          Written by 
             Ira Steven Behr & Robert Hewitt Wolfe 
                              
                          Directed by 
                         LeVar Burton 

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                         March 18, 1996

       STAR TREK: DS9   "To The Death" - 03/18/96 - CAST

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                        "To The Death" 
                             CAST 

          SISKO                    OMET'IKLAN
          KIRA                     TOMAN'TORAX
          BASHIR                   VIRAK'KARA
          DAX                      WEYOUN
          O'BRIEN                  
          ODO                      
          QUARK                    
          WORF                     

          Non-Speaking             Non-Speaking
          N.D. SUPERNUMERARIES     N.D. JEM'HADAR

       STAR TREK: DS9 - "To The Death" - 03/18/96 - SETS 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                        "To The Death" 
                             SETS 

        INTERIORS                     EXTERIORS
        DEEP SPACE NINE                 DEEP SPACE NINE
          HABITAT RING CORRIDOR         
                                        ICONIAN ZIGGURAT

        DEFIANT                         WOODED AREA
          BRIDGE                        
          CORRIDOR/ARMS LOCKER          
          ENGINE ROOM                   
          MESS HALL                     
          SISKO'S CABIN                 
          TRANSPORTER BAY               
          TURBOLIFT                     

        PLANET                        
          ZIGGURAT CORRIDOR             
          ZIGGURAT VESTIBULE            
          GATEWAY CHAMBER               
          SIDE PASSAGEWAY               

   DEEP SPACE NINE -"To The Death"- 03/19/96 - PRONUNCIATION 

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 
                        "To The Death" 
                     PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

          AHJESS                   AH-juss
          BRESCHA                  BRESH-uh
          ICONIAN                  EYE-cone-ee-an
          LECTRAZINE               LECT-ra-zeen
          NEUTRONIUM               NEW-tron-ee-um
          OMET'IKLAN               oh-MET-i-klon
          TARKALEAN                tar-KAY-lee-uhn
          TOMAN'TORAX              toe-MON-toe-rocks
          VANDROS                  VAN-droes
          VIRAK'KARA               vih-ROCK-ka-ra

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - TEASER        

                  STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE                    
                            "To the Death"                             
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Defiant at warp.

					SISKO (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 49904.2. 
			After driving away Breen 
			privateers from the Bajoran colony 
			of Prophets' Haven, we are 
			returning to Deep Space Nine. I 
			think I speak for the whole crew 
			when I say it'll be good to be home.

2    INT. DEFIANT - MESS HALL

	It's meal break for one of the shifts. O'BRIEN and DAX 
	are eating at one of the tables (the one farthest 
	from the door and closest to the replicators.) BASHIR 
	is ordering at the replicator.

					BASHIR 
			Tarkalean tea and sweetened 
			brescha fruit.

	Bashir looks dead tired. It's been a long mission.

3    ANGLE ON DAX AND O'BRIEN

	overlapping with the above.

					DAX
				(to O'Brien)
			When I was Leela Dax, I went 
			through the same thing. Every 
			night I'd tuck in my son Ahjess, 
			and two hours later, he'd climb 
			into bed with me. I don't think 
			I slept through the night for 
			weeks.

					O'BRIEN
			Weeks? Molly's been doing it for 
			almost two months already.

					DAX
			She's just looking for a little 
			attention.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - TEASER       2.

3    CONTINUED:

					BASHIR
				(as he walks up)
			I'd say she's jealous. She knows 
			you and Keiko are going to have a 
			new baby soon, and she's looking 
			for attention.

					O'BRIEN
			What makes you such an expert on 
			children?

				BASHIR
				(simply)
			First in my class in pediatric 
			medicine.

	Bashir sits down in one of the open seats at the table. 
	It's the "gunfighter's seat," the one up against the 
	wall facing the door.

					DAX
				(to Bashir, fair 
				warning)
			I wouldn't sit there if I were 
			you.

					BASHIR 
			Why? Did Miles spill something 
			again?

					O'BRIEN
				(not amused)
			That's Worf's seat. He's going to 
			be here any minute.


	Bashir's exhausted from the mission and doesn't really 
	want to move.

					BASHIR
			Just because he lives on the 
			Defiant full time, that doesn't
			give him proprietary rights to the 
			mess hall.

					DAX
			No one says it does. He just 
			likes that chair.

	Bashir stays seated. Just then WORF comes in and 
	orders.

					WORF
			Prune juice. Extra large.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - TEASER        

4    CLOSE ON WORF

	Who takes his prune juice and walks over and stands 
	looking down at Bashir expectantly. There's a beat as 
	he glowers wordlessly at Bashir. Bashir finally looks 
	up at him, then smiles and slides over to the other 
	open chair.

					BASHIR 
				(cheery)
			Have a seat, commander.

					WORF
			Thank you.

	But before Worf can settle in, the ship goes to Red 
	Alert.

					SISKO'S COM VOICE
			All senior staff report to the
			bridge, immediately.

	There's an urgency in Sisko's voice that puts everyone 
	instantly on the go.

5    INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE

	SISKO is standing in front of his chair, looking at the 
	viewscreen. He never takes his eyes off of it as the 
	crew ENTERS.

					SISKO
			You'd better have a look at this.

6    CLOSE ON O'BRIEN, WORF, DAX AND BASHIR


	Their eyes grow wide as they look at the screen.


7    NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	To include the viewscreen with a familiar view of Deep 
	Space Nine. Except this time it's clear something's very 
	wrong. One of the upper pylons has been blown away.

8    INT. HABITAT RING CORRIDOR

	Whatever happened on Deep Space Nine, the immediate 
	threat seems to be over, but the aftereffects are 
	clear. The scene in the corridor is one of chaos. 
	Though the corridor itself has been cordoned off by 
	Bajoran deputies, we can see that the area has been 
	damaged by some kind of explosion. The whole place is 
	full of smoke and noise.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - TEASER       4.

8    CONTINUED:

	Bajoran firefighters rush down the hall. Medical 
	personnel move in the opposite direction, extracting 
	wounded from a damaged area.

9    NEW ANGLE

	On KIRA, who's directing the damage control operations
	despite being wounded herself.

					KIRA
				(to firefighter)
			Concentrate on the fires in 
			Section Thirteen. We have to keep 
			them away from the plasma conduits.

	A worried QUARK runs up.

					QUARK 
			Has anyone seen my brother Rom? 
			He told me he was going to be 
			working in one of the Upper Pylons 
			today.

					KIRA
			He's fine. I saw him with one of 
			the damage control teams on Level 
			Five.

					QUARK 
			What a relief.
				(a beat)
			Wait till I find him. I'll kill 
			him for scaring me like that.

	Quark EXITS. ODO emerges from the damaged area, 
	carrying a PADD.


					ODO 
			Here's a preliminary list of the 
			stolen equipment.

	As Kira takes the list, Sisko, Dax and Bashir come 
	rushing down the corridor.

					SISKO 
			Report, Major.

	Bashir is already in action, beginning to triage the 
	wounded. Everyone's talking at once. It's not 
	important that we make out what everyone is saying. 
	What is important is that we feel the frantic urgency 
	that drives both conversations.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - TEASER      4A.

9    CONTINUED:

			KIRA						BASHIR
	It was a Jem'Hadar strike 			(examining a downed man)
	team. They beamed aboard 		He's got a lacerated thorax
	from a civilian transport,		and a punctured lung 
	disabled communications 			(to Starfleet Medic)
	and weapons, set off an 		Beam him to the
	explosive device in upper 		Infirmary and prep him 
	pylon three as a diversion,		for surgery
	then raided the Science 
	Lab, the reactor control 	The Medic nods. Bashir
	facility and several 		moves to another patient and
	cargo bays.				and we hear the sound of the 
						transporter in the
	She hands the PADD to Sisko	background. A Bajoran
	who glances at it.		nurse is right on his heels.

			SISKO					BASHIR
		(reading)				(grim)
	Microfusion initiators, 	This one's gone.
	photonic amplifiers, EPS 		(onto the next one)
	power stabilizers...		Spinal fracture and severe
						trauma to the cranial 
						meninges. We can't risk 
						moving him. Stabilize him 
						and begin administering 
						lectrazine.

       DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - TEASER        

9    CONTINUED:	(2)

		KIRA						BASHIR (Cont'd)
They were out of here and			(to Odo)
through the wormhole before		Constable, how many
we knew what hit us.			casualties do we have?

								ODO
						So far eighteen confirmed 
						dead, thirty-one missing, 
						over a hundred wounded.

					DAX
			How long ago did the Jem'Hadar 
			leave?

					KIRA
			Forty-five minutes at the most.

					DAX
			That means their ion trail hasn't 
			decayed yet. We could follow 
			them.

	Sisko is doing a cold burn. He's not about to let the 
	Jem'Hadar get away with this.

					SISKO 
			I intend to do more than that.
				(to com)
			Sisko to Defiant, prepare for 
			departure.

					BASHIR 
			I'd better stay to take care of 
			the wounded.
				(to Kira)
			And that includes you.

	Kira would obviously like to go with Sisko, but she's 
	clearly in need of medical attention.

					SISKO
				(to Kira)
			The station's yours. Contact 
			Starfleet. Tell them to get some 
			ships out here just in case this 
			is a diversion.

					KIRA
			Understood.

					SISKO
				(to Odo)
			Constable, you're with us.


      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - TEASER       6.

9    CONTINUED:	(3)

	Sisko hits his combadge again.

					SISKO 
				(to com)
			Sisko to Defiant. Three to beam 
			up.

	And with that, Sisko, Dax and Odo all beam out.

10   EXT. SPACE - DEEP SPACE NINE (OPTICAL)

	The Defiant turns and at high speed, races to the 
	wormhole and plunges into the Gamma Quadrant.

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT ONE      7.
                            ACT ONE                             

			FADE IN:

	(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes)

11   INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE

	Sisko is in the Captain's chair, Dax is at the helm, 
	Worf and O'Brien are at their stations. Odo stands by 
	the Captain's chair. The lights are low, reflecting the 
	fact that the Defiant is cloaked.

					SISKO
			What do you see, Dax?

					DAX
				(off readouts)
			Nothing good. Their ion trail is 
			getting fainter. The Jem'Hadar 
			must be emitting a magneton pulse 
			to cover their tracks.

					SISKO
			Keep on them, Commander. I want 
			that ship.

					ODO
			Frankly, I'm surprised that 
			something like this hasn't 
			happened sooner. Being at the 
			edge of the wormhole makes Deep 
			Space Nine a tempting target.

					SISKO
			Sometimes I wish we could have the 
			Defiant standing guard over the 
			station twenty-six hours a day.

					WORF
			Restricting the Defiant to guard 
			duty would be a serious mistake.

					O'BRIEN
			You wouldn't say that if you had 
			family living on the station.

					WORF
			Perhaps. But adopting a siege 
			mentality is ultimately self-
			defeating.

	Before O'Brien can respond...

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT ONE      8.

11   CONTINUED:

					DAX
			I've got something.

	Dax double checks her readings.


					DAX
			Bearing oh-five-seven mark zero-
			zero-nine.

	Everyone tenses up.

					SISKO
			Red Alert. On screen.

	The Red Alert indicators come on. All eyes turn to the 
	screen, which displays...

12   NEW ANGLE - INCLUDE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	A drifting Jem'Hadar destroyer, showing signs of 
	considerable damage.

					WORF
				(puzzled)
			A Jem'Hadar warship.
				(something's not right)
			This can't be the vessel we're 
			looking for. Major Kira said the 
			Jem'Hadar strike team that 
			attacked the station used 
			a transport ship.

					O'BRIEN
			Captain, that warship's in pretty 
			bad shape. It looks like 
			someone's been using them for 
			target practice.

					DAX
				(surprised)
			They're transmitting a broad-band 
			distress signal.

					ODO
			It could be a trap.

	Sisko stands and walks toward the viewscreen.

					SISKO
			How many crewmembers are aboard?


					DAX
			I'm reading seven lifesigns.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT ONE      9.

12   CONTINUED:

					O'BRIEN
			You won't be reading them for 
			long. Their reactor's about to go 
			critical.

	There's a beat, then Sisko makes up his mind. He's 
	instantly on the move.

					SISKO
			Chief, have a security detail 
			report to the Transporter Bay.


					O'BRIEN
			Yes, sir.

					SISKO
			Odo, Worf, you're with me.

	Sisko EXITS, followed by Odo and Worf.

13   INT. DEFIANT - TRANSPORTER BAY

	Sisko arrives along with Worf, Odo and a half dozen 
	Security officers. Everyone but Odo is carrying a 
	phaser rifle. The Security Officers take up firing 
	positions, kneeling in front of Sisko and the others 
	like British infantry and taking dead aim on the 
	Transporter pad. Sisko and Worf also aim their rifles.

					SISKO
				(to com)
			Sisko to Bridge. Drop cloak.

	The lights brighten. Sisko turns to the Transporter Chief.

					SISKO
			Transporter protocol five.
			Engage.

	The chief complies and...

14   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Six Jem'Hadar, led by FIRST OMET'IKLAN, and a single 
	Vorta (WEYOUN) MATERIALIZE on the transporter pad. The 
	Jem'Hadars' hands are empty but positioned as if they 
	were carrying guns. (In fact we may see little 
	sparklies linger where the guns were for a beat, then 
	dissipate.) Weyoun is carrying a locked metal case.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT ONE     9A.

14   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			If you're looking for your 
			weapons, they were removed in 
			transport.

	Omet'iklan seems unimpressed, he is a consummate 
	professional soldier who's been in combat his entire 
	life. He's been in far worse situations than this one.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT ONE     10.


14   CONTINUED:	(2)

					OMET'IKLAN
			Even without weapons, we're more 
			than a match for you.

	He scans the crowd as if picking out targets and 
	planning an attack.

					WORF
			I would not be so certain of that.

	One of the Jem'Hadar, SECOND TOMAN'TORAX, perks up when he spots Worf.

					TOMAN'TORAX
				(to Omet'iklan with approval)
			A Klingon.

	Another Jem'Hadar, FOURTH VIRAK'KARA, notices something of interest.

					VIRAK'KARA
				(pleased, re: Odo)
			And the traitor. The Founders 
			will be pleased.

	For a second, it looks like the Jem'Hadar are about to 
	attack. The Federation personnel take aim, but 
	suddenly the Vorta takes control.

					WEYOUN
				(calm but authoritative)
			Omet'iklan, control your men.
				(smiling)
			These people saved our lives.

					OMET'IKLAN
			And we shall take advantage of their mistake.

					WEYOUN
			You'll do nothing without my approval.
				(to Sisko)
			My apologies, Captain. I'm afraid 
			the Jem'Hadar are sadly deficient 
			in the social graces.


	Sisko's got more important things on his mind than the 
	Jem'Hadars' lack of gratitude.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT ONE     11.


14   CONTINUED:	(3)

					SISKO
			Two hours ago, my station was 
			attacked by a Jem'Hadar strike 
			team.

					WEYOUN
			I know. They attacked us too.


					ODO
			Why would your own people attack 
			you?

					OMET'IKLAN
				(to Weyoun)
			Tell them nothing. This is not 
			their concern.

	Weyoun holds up the metal case.

					WEYOUN
			Your next allowance of White is in 
			two hours. If you want it on 
			time, you'll be quiet and do as 
			you're told.
				(to Sisko)
			Captain, you and I should talk in 
			private.


	Sisko looks skeptically at Weyoun and we...

									CUT TO:

15   INT. DEFIANT - MESS HALL

	Sisko leans against a table and looks expectantly at 
	Weyoun. Sisko's got his phaser rifle at his side, a 
	fact that's not lost on Weyoun.

					SISKO
			If you've got something to say to 
			me, make it quick.

	Weyoun examines Sisko as he would an interesting lab 
	specimen.

					WEYOUN
			Captain Benjamin Sisko.
				(smiles)
			I feel honored. Your 
			psychographic profile is required 
			reading for Vorta field 
			supervisors. I probably know 
			things about you that you don't 
			know yourself.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT ONE     12.

15   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			If you're trying to impress me, 
			you can forget it.

	Weyoun can't resist the opportunity to push Sisko's 
	buttons.

					WEYOUN
			What would you say if I offered to 
			make you the absolute ruler of the 
			Federation? No President or 
			Starfleet Chief of Staff. Just 
			you.

					SISKO
			I'd say your psychographic profile 
			of me isn't as good as you think.

	Weyoun smiles. He didn't really think he was going to 
	turn Sisko, but it was worth a try.

					WEYOUN
				(smiles)
			Just doing my job, trying to build
			a bridge between the Dominion and
			a potential ally. After all, 
			wouldn't it be simpler if the 
			Dominion and the Federation could 
			reach some mutually beneficial 
			understanding without resorting to 
			the unpleasantness of military 
			conflict?

	Sisko's getting a little tired of this.

					SISKO
				(back to business)
			I want to know how to find the 
			Jem'Hadar who attacked my station. 
			If you want to "build a bridge," 
			why don't you start there?

					WEYOUN
			I can lead you to them. But 
			there's something I need in 
			exchange.

					SISKO

				(not thrilled)
			What's that?					WEYOUN
			I want you to help me eliminate 
			them.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT ONE     13.

15   CONTINUED:	(2)

					WEYOUN (Cont'd)
				(off Sisko's reaction)
			The Jem'Hadar who attacked your 
			station are renegades. They've 
			turned their back on their oath of 
			allegiance to the Dominion and 
			it's my job to see to it that 
			they're punished.

	SISKO doesn't trust any of this.

					SISKO
			Why do you need my help? You 
			could send a whole fleet of 
			Jem'Hadar warships after them.

					WEYOUN
			I'm afraid we don't have the time.
				(reluctantly)
			Captain, are you familiar with the 
			Iconians?

	Sisko's heard of them.

					SISKO
			They controlled a vast 
			interstellar empire about two 
			hundred thousand years ago.

					WEYOUN
			What's important is how the 
			Iconians controlled their empire.

					SISKO
				(knowingly)
			The Gateways.

					WEYOUN
			Exactly. Sophisticated 
			transporters that allowed them to 
			move instantaneously from one 
			planet to another, from one solar 
			system to another, without the use 
			of starships.

					SISKO
			What does any of this have to do 
			with me?

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT ONE    13A.

15   CONTINUED:	(3)

					WEYOUN
			Dominion scientists recently 
			discovered a Gateway on one of our 
			outlying worlds.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT ONE     14.

15   CONTINUED: 	(4)

					WEYOUN (Cont'd)
			We sent a team of scientists to 
			restore it. But their Jem'Hadar 
			guards rebelled... and are trying 
			to complete the Gateway 
			themselves.

	That gets Sisko's attention.

					SISKO
			The renegade Jem'Hadar stole some 
			equipment from my station, EPS 
			power stabilizers, microfusion 
			initiators, photonic amplifiers...

					WEYOUN
			I would say it's very possible 
			they're going to use that 
			equipment to help complete the 
			Gateway. You see the nature of 
			our dilemma?

	It's becoming all too clear to Sisko.

					SISKO
			If the Jem'Hadar can make the 
			Gateway operational, they'll 
			become virtually invincible.

					WEYOUN
			Our experts predict the renegades 
			would gather support from other 
			Jem'Hadar units, launch a general 
			insurrection, and effect a 
			complete takeover of the Dominion 
			in less than a year.

	Sisko's still not sold on getting involved.

					SISKO
			None of which is my problem.

					WEYOUN
			That's very shortsighted of you, 
			Captain. Think about it. If the 
			Jem'Hadar seize control of the 
			Dominion, there'll be no stopping 
			them. Even shutting down the 
			wormhole won't protect the Alpha 
			Quadrant. With the Gateway, they 
			could put a million Jem'Hadar 
			warriors on any Federation planet 
			instantaneously. 
				(a beat)
			Would you care to see our 
			projections for Federation 
			casualties?

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT ONE     15.

15   CONTINUED:	(5)

	Sisko's still not entirely sold.

					SISKO
			Couldn't the Founders just order 
			them to surrender? From what I've 
			seen, the Jem'Hadar are 
			genetically conditioned to obey 
			them.

	Weyoun isn't eager to admit it, but he knows Sisko's 
	plan isn't practical.

					WEYOUN
			The Founders' ability to control 
			the Jem'Hadar has been somewhat... 
			overstated. Otherwise we never 
			would've had to addict them to 
			White.

					SISKO
			It sounds like the Dominion isn't 
			quite as stable as you'd like us 
			to believe.

					WEYOUN
			The Dominion has endured for two 
			thousand years. And it'll 
			continue to endure long after the 
			Federation has crumbled into dust.
				(not looking for 
				an argument)
			But we'll leave all that to 
			history. Right now, we have a 
			more pressing concern. The 
			Gateway must be destroyed. 
			Agreed?

	Sisko, knows he's making a deal with the devil, but he 
	doesn't have much of a choice.


					SISKO
			Agreed.

	And as Weyoun smiles at having won Sisko over, we...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT TWO     16.
                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

16   INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE

	Sisko is standing by the Captain's Chair and everyone 
	is turned to face him. He's just informed his crew on 
	what they're up against.

					DAX
			Let me get this straight, we're 
			going to work together with the 
			Jem'Hadar to fight the Jem'Hadar.

					SISKO
			I don't relish the idea either.
			But we don't have much of a 
			choice.

					WORF
			I was on the mission that 
			discovered the Iconian homeworld. 
			We were forced to destroy the 
			Gateway we found there rather than
			let it fall into Romulan hands, 
			and Starfleet Command supported 
			our decision.

					DAX
				(backing it up)
			If they didn't want the Romulans 
			to get a hold of it, I'm sure they 
			won't want the Jem'Hadar to have 
			it either.

					O'BRIEN
			What are we supposed to do? Give 
			Omet'iklan and his men their 
			weapons back and then hope they 
			don't point them at us?

					SISKO
			They're not getting their hands on 
			any weapons until we reach our 
			target.

					ODO
			How do we know these Jem'Hadar can 
			be trusted? They must realize 
			that controlling the Gateway would
			mean freedom for their people.


					SISKO
			According to Weyoun, they don't 
			know about the Gateway.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT TWO     17.

16   CONTINUED:

	This is a bit of surprise. The Federation crewmembers 
	aren't used to being kept in the dark about the nature 
	of their mission.

					SISKO
			They think this is just a routine 
			search and destroy mission. Find 
			the Jem'Hadar renegades and 
			eliminate them and their base.

					WORF
			You're asking us to lie to them 
			about our mission.
				(a beat)
			It is not honorable.


					O'BRIEN
			There're a lot of things about 
			this mission that bother me, but
			lying to the Jem'Hadar's not at 
			the top of my list.

					ODO
			If the Jem'Hadar find out we're 
			deceiving them...

					SISKO
			They're not going to find out.

	From Sisko's tone, this is clearly not just a statement 
	of fact. It's an order.

					DAX
				(trying to cut the
				tension)
			Well, they won't hear it from me.


					SISKO
			There'll be a joint briefing 
			session at nineteen hundred hours.


					O'BRIEN
				(to Dax, wryly)
			Followed by a get-to-know-you 
			buffet at nineteen thirty.

					DAX
				("what a shame")
			And I forgot my dress uniform.

	But all bravado aside, everyone's clearly on edge at 
	the thought of working with the Jem'Hadar.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT TWO     18.


17   INT. DEFIANT - SISKO'S CABIN

	Sisko pacing back and forth in his cabin. The door 
	CHIMES. Sisko's been waiting for this.

					SISKO
			Enter.

18   NEW ANGLE

	On the door as First Omet'iklan, the leader of the 
	Jem'Hadar, ENTERS.

					OMET'IKLAN
			You requested my presence.

					SISKO
			It seems we're going to be working 
			together.

	The Jem'Hadar looks at Sisko with contempt.

					OMET'IKLAN
			So I am told. 
				(cold)
			Fortunately for you, the only 
			thing I despise more than the 
			Federation is a Jem'Hadar soldier 
			who breaks his vow of allegiance.

					SISKO
			I'm glad you see it that way. Now 
			I have a few things I want to make 
			clear. First, this is my ship and 
			my command. which means I give 
			the orders, not you and not 
			Weyoun. I'm holding you 
			personally responsible for the 
			actions of your men. If I have 
			any problems with them, you're the 
			one who's going to have to answer 
			for it.

	Omet'iklan nods. To the Jem'Hadar, Sisko's just 
	stating the obvious.

					OMET'IKLAN
			That is as it should be. After 
			all, I am the First.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT TWO     19.

18   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			As far as I'm concerned, on this 
			mission, I'm the First.

	Omet'iklan stares at Sisko, a silent challenge to 
	Sisko's authority. Sisko doesn't back down. Finally, 
	Omet'iklan makes a decision.

					OMET'IKLAN
			Until the traitors are found and 
			destroyed. After that... we'll 
			see.
				(a challenge)
			Am I dismissed?

					SISKO
			For the time being.

	Omet'iklan EXITS.19   CLOSE ON SISKO

	He knows this is going to be a battle the whole way.

20   INT. DEFIANT - MESS HALL (OPTICAL)

	Sisko, Worf, O'Brien, Odo and Dax are all present, 
	along with Weyoun, Omet'iklan, Toman'torax, Virak'kara 
	and the rest of the Jem'Hadar, plus enough Starfleet 
	security troops to fill up the room.

	There's a monitor on the wall displaying a map of the 
	target area. It's an ancient alien city overgrown by 
	millennia of forest growth. There's a massive stone 
	ziggurat-like structure in the center of the city.

21   CLOSE ON SISKO

	Who's conducting the briefing, having already been 
	brought up to speed by Weyoun.

					SISKO
			According to Dominion 
			intelligence, the Jem'Hadar have
			established their base camp here...


      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT TWO     20.

22 NEW ANGLE

		Sisko points to the ziggurat.


					SISKO
			The interior of the structure is 
			riddled with a network of 
			corridors and interlocking 
			chambers.


	Sisko presses a control and the image changes to a 
	close-up cutaway of the ziggurat, revealing a 
	elaborate warren of corridors and chambers inside the 
	structure.

	Sisko points at one of the chambers.

					SISKO
			our primary objective is to 
			destroy the Jem'Hadar arms and 
			supply cache in this chamber.


	This is the cover story for the attack on the Gateway. 
	Sisko looks to Omet'iklan to see if he suspects 
	anything, but the Jem'Hadar remains enigmatic.

					SISKO
			The trick will be getting there. 
			We can't beam directly into the 
			structure, which means we'll have 
			to fight our way in.


					OMET'IKLAN
			Jem'Hadar tactics dictate that at 
			least twenty-seven soldiers be 
			stationed inside the base camp at 
			all times, with another nine 
			patrolling the perimeter. 
			Additional troops will be deployed 
			throughout the city.

23 NEW ANGLE

	As the Defiant crew reacts to the difficult task ahead 
	of them.

					WORF
			How many renegades are there all 
			together?

					OMET'IKLAN
			There were one-hundred and sixty-
			two Jem'Hadar in the original 
			garrison. At least twelve were 
			killed in the initial rebellion.

					O'BRIEN
			That still leaves a hundred and 
			fifty.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT TWO     21.

23   CONTINUED:

	Dax looks around a makes a show of counting to herself.

					DAX
				(trying to ease the 
				tension)
			Just between you and me, Benjamin, 
			I think we're outnumbered.

					O'BRIEN
			Wouldn't it be simpler to take out 
			the base from orbit? A few 
			quantum torpedoes should be enough
			to level the entire area.


					SISKO
			Unfortunately, that's not an 
			option.

					WEYOUN
			The central structure is composed 
			of solid neutronium. Even a 
			direct hit from a quantum torpedo 
			wouldn't necessarily destroy our 
			objective.

					SISKO
			Which means we have to go in 
			ourselves.

					TOMAN'TORAX
			As it should be. It's our duty to 
			punish those who would break their 
			vow of loyalty.

	Toman'torax looks pointedly at Odo, who meets his gaze. 
	Omet'iklan looks at Toman'torax with disapproval.

					OMET'IKLAN
				(to Toman'torax)
			It is not for us to accuse a god 
			of betraying heaven.
				(to Odo, with contempt)
			The gods themselves will sit in 
			judgement over you.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT TWO     22.

23   CONTINUED:	(2)

					ODO
			I'm no god, and neither are the 
			Founders. The sooner you realize 
			that, the better off you'll be.

24   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As Sisko resumes his briefing.

					SISKO
			We've chosen a beam-in site here, 
			in this wooded area. That'll give 
			us a chance to evaluate the 
			situation before proceeding. Our 
			first objective will be to secure 
			the main entrance to the ziggurat.

					WORF
			Neutralizing nine guards before 
			one of them can sound an alarm 
			will not be easy.

	Worf is just giving an honest evaluation of the 
	situation, but the Jem'Hadar take it as a sign of
	weakness.

					VIRAK'KARA
				(to Toman'torax)
			It's as you said. The Klingon 
			will to fight pales in comparison 
			to our own.


					TOMAN'TORAX
				(to Virak'kara)
			He has the look of a warrior. But 
			the heart of a coward.

					WORF
				(getting to his feet)
			If you would like to test my 
			courage...

					SISKO
			All right, that's enough.

25   CLOSE ON WORF

	Responding to Sisko, Worf keeps himself in check. This 
	only makes Toman'torax more confident. He walks right 
	up to Worf.

					TOMAN'TORAX
			One day the Klingon Empire will 
			fall before the Jem'Hadar. 

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT TWO     23.

25   CONTINUED:

					TOMAN'TORAX (Cont'd)
			And when that day comes, and piles 
			of Klingons lie dead at my feet, 
			I will think of you sitting here, 
			impotent and weak, and I will 
			laugh.


	Which still probably isn't enough to get a rise out of 
	Worf in the face of Sisko's orders, but Toman'torax 
	reaches out and knocks mockingly on Worf's forehead.

	With a growl, Worf takes Toman'torax's hand, and with 
	his other hand, grabs the Jem'Hadar around the neck. 
	Simultaneously Toman'torax grabs Worf's throat and the 
	two warriors stare into each other's eyes and increase 
	their grips, trying to strangle each other.

26   CLOSE ON SISKO

	Who moves forward and shoves his way between the two 
	combatants. He tries to pry them apart.

					SISKO
			I said that's enough.
				(to Worf)
			Worf, let him go.

	Worf is reluctant to release his grip on Toman'torax 
	while the Jem'Hadar still has him by the throat.

27   CLOSE ON OMET'IKLAN

	He steps forward, wraps his arm around Toman'torax's 
	neck, and bears down.

					OMET'IKLAN
					(To Toman'torax)
			Second, release the Klingon or 
			I'll kill you where you stand.

	Toman'torax reluctantly lets go of Worf's neck. Worf 
	follows suit. Omet'iklan gives one savage jerk to 
	Toman'torax's neck, then lets his man go.


28   NEW ANGLE

	As everyone reacts to this outburst of violence.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT TWO     24.

28   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
				(to both combatants,
				with an edge)
			Now the two of you, sit down. I
			promise, you'll both have more
			fight than you can handle before
			this is over.

	Worf and Toman'torax reluctantly take their seats. But 
	the damage has been done and both sides look at each 
	other with renewed suspicion.

29   CLOSE ON SISKO

	Who looks at the mixed crew. He knows keeping them in 
	line isn't going to be easy. And off Sisko's 
	determined expression, we...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT THREE    25.
                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

30   INT. DEFIANT - CORRIDOR

	The lights are even lower than before. The ship is 
	almost dark. Close on a Jem'Hadar soldier, carrying a 
	phaser rifle, patrolling the corridor. As he comes 
	around the corner...

31   OMITTED

32   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Worf steps out from a doorway and decks him.

					WORF
				(sotto voce)
			Let's go.


33   OMITTED

34   NEW ANGLE

	On Dax and O'Brien as they ENTER the hallway. Dax and 
	Worf carry phaser rifles at the ready. O'Brien is 
	carrying a small twenty-fourth century satchel which 
	contains high explosives. He's also got a hand phaser for 
	self-defense.

					O'BRIEN
			Right behind you.

	Worf, O'Brien and Dax move stealthily down the hall.

35   INT. DEFIANT - ENGINE ROOM (OPTICAL)

	A Jem'Hadar warrior equipped with a Federation phaser 
	rifle stands guard near the warp core.

	Dax and Worf burst in and open fire. The Jem'Hadar 
	goes down. Dax looks frantically around the room. She 
	catches something out of the corner of her eye.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT THREE    26.

36   NEW ANGLE - DAX'S POV (OPTICAL)

	There's a faint shimmer in the air behind Worf.

					DAX
			Worf... 

37   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	As Worf spins around just in time to open fire on a 
	Jem'Hadar warrior shimmering into visibility. He hits 
	the Jem'Hadar and he goes down.

					WORF
				(to O'Brien)
			Go.

38   CLOSE ON O'BRIEN

	Who goes right to the warp core controls and places the 
	satchel there. He flips open the satchel.

39   CLOSE ON THE SATCHEL

	Which contains a high-tech explosive device (which 
	sharp eyes may notice is not active.)

40   RESUME SCENE

	As O'Brien turns to Worf and Dax, his hand poised 
	waiting to activate the bomb.

					O'BRIEN
			Ready.

					DAX
				(urgent)
			Wait. The room's not secure. We
			have to find the third guard.

	Worf looks around the room.

					WORF
			I don't see him.

					DAX
				(also looking)
			He's here somewhere.

					WORF
			I know.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT THREE    27.

40   CONTINUED:

					O'BRIEN
			We're supposed to be on our way 
			out by now.

	Worf continues to look around the room, knowing he 
	could be attacked at any moment.

					WORF
				(frustrated)
			Where is he?

41   NEW ANGLE

	As Odo ENTERS.

					ODO
				(urgent)
			We're running out of time, 
			Commander.

					WORF
			The third Jem'Hadar guard. He's 
			still here somewhere.

					ODO
			Look for a slight rippling effect.

					DAX
			We know what we're looking for. 
			We just can't find it.

	Suddenly the lights come back up to normal cloaked 
	levels. O'Brien sighs and shakes his head.

					O'BRIEN
			We're dead.


					OMET'IKLAN (O.S.)
			That's correct.


42   NEW ANGLE

	To reveal Sisko, Omet'iklan and Weyoun, who have been 
	watching the proceedings from the second level of the
	Engine Room.

					WEYOUN
				(disappointed)
			The Jem'Hadar defense grid has now 
			returned to operation. Automated 
			weapons systems have killed 
			everyone in this room.

      DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" -REV,04/01/96 - ACT THREE     28.

42   CONTINUED:

	Omet'iklan turns to Sisko.

					OMET'IKLAN
				(pointed)
			Your crew failed in their mission.

	The two "dead" Jem'Hadar get up from the floor. 
	Omet'iklan, Sisko, and Weyoun climb down to the bottom 
	level.


					DAX
			All right... you might as well tell 
			us. Where's the other one?


					OMET'IKLAN
			There was no third guard.

					SISKO
			I don't understand. You told me 
			Jem'Hadar soldiers always operate 
			in teams of three.

					OMET'IKLAN
			In battle, nothing is certain.
				(to Worf, O'Brien, Odo 
				and Dax)
			You should have armed the 
			explosives as soon as you were in 
			position.

					WORF
			We needed to be sure the room was 
			secure. otherwise someone could 
			have disarmed the explosives the 
			moment we left.

					OMET'IKLAN
			If you could not secure the room, 
			then you shouldn't have planned on 
			leaving it.

					O'BRIEN
			You wanted us to blow the place up 
			while we were still in it?

	Omet'iklan looks disgusted at the attitude of the 
	Starfleet personnel.

					OMET'IKLAN
			This is a waste of time.
				(to Weyoun)
			They'll never succeed as long as 
			they value their lives more than 
			victory.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT THREE    29.

42   CONTINUED:	(2)

	Weyoun smiles. Though he cares little for the 
	Jem'Hadar, he agrees with Omet'iklan.

					WEYOUN
				(to Sisko)
			There is something to be said for 
			soldiers who aren't afraid to die.

					SISKO
			I don't know. I've found nothing 
			keeps me alert quite like a 
			healthy fear of death.
				(to O'Brien)
			Keep practicing.
				(to Weyoun and 
				Omet'iklan)
			You two... with me.

	Sisko EXITS before Weyoun or Omet'iklan can argue.


43   INT. DEFIANT - CORRIDOR


	Weyoun and Omet'iklan catch up to Sisko, who begins 
	laying down the law.

					SISKO
				(to Omet'iklan)
			Look, one of the reasons for these 
			drills is to help our crews learn 
			to work together. Constantly 
			showing contempt for my people 
			isn't making that any easier.

					OMET'IKLAN
			Would you prefer I lied?

					SISKO
			What I'd like is for you to at 
			least maintain the pretense that 
			we're on the same side.

	The three men EXIT into a turbolift.

44   INT. DEFIANT - TURBOLIFT

	Weyoun tries to placate Sisko.

					WEYOUN
			I understand your concerns, 
			Captain. And so does Omet'iklan.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT THREE    30.

44   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			Deck Five, Section One.


	The Turbolift starts, moving down, then forward. 
	Unlike Weyoun, Omet'iklan isn't in a conciliatory mood.

					OMET'IKLAN
			The only way my troops will come 
			to respect your crew is to fight 
			alongside them. That means mixed 
			teams for every aspect of the 
			mission.

					WEYOUN
			That's not practical.

					OMET'IKLAN
			Why not?

					WEYOUN
				(coldly)
			Are you questioning my decision?

					OMET'IKLAN
			You're a fool. My men and I know 
			all about the Gateway.

	This is news to both Sisko and Weyoun.

					SISKO
				(to com)
			Halt turbolift.
				(to Weyoun)
			Looks like your secret's out.

					WEYOUN
			How do you know about the Gateway?

					OMET'IKLAN
			It doesn't matter how we know. 
			The fact is, we know.
				(with contempt)
			You think you have to lie to us
			and use the White to ensure our
			loyalty. But the truth is we have 
			more loyalty to the Founders than 
			the Vorta ever will. It is the 
			reason for our existence, the core 
			of our being.

					WEYOUN
			There's an entire company of 
			Jem'Hadar down on Vandros Four who 
			would disagree with you.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT THREE    31.

44   CONTINUED:	(2)

					OMET'IKLAN
			And for that, they will die.

	There's a beat, then Sisko looks at Weyoun. Weyoun 
	says nothing. Sisko makes a decision.

					SISKO
				(to Omet'iklan)
			Mixed teams it is.

	Omet'iklan nods, gratified.

					SISKO
			But let's get one thing straight. 
			This isn't going to be a suicide 
			mission. As far as I'm concerned, 
			everyone who goes in, comes back 
			out. Starfleet and Jem'Hadar 
			alike.

					OMET'IKLAN
			Your concern for life is touching. 
			Let's hope it doesn't stop us from 
			achieving our objectives.

	Sisko knows he could keep pressing, but he decides to 
	be satisfied with the headway he's already made.

					SISKO
				(to com)

			Computer... reactivate turbolift.

	The Turbolift starts to move again.

									CUT TO:

45   INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE

	The Defiant is still cloaked. Dax is at the helm. 
	Virak'kara stands over her, watching her like a hawk. 
	Finally, Dax has had enough.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT THREE    32.

45   CONTINUED:

					DAX
			Am I really that interesting?
				(off Virak'kara's
				reaction)
			You've been standing there staring
			at me for the last two hours.

					VIRAK'KARA
			You are part of my combat team.
			I must learn to understand your
			behavior... anticipate your 
			actions.

					DAX
			There must be something else you'd 
			rather do. Maybe get some sleep?

					VIRAK'KARA
			We don't sleep.

						DAX
			How about have something to eat?

					VIRAK'KARA
			The White is the only thing we 
			need.


					DAX
			You don't sleep or eat? What do 
			you do for relaxation?

					VIRAK'KARA
			Relaxation would only make us weak.

	Dax shakes her head.

					DAX
			You people are no fun at all. I'm 
			glad I'm not a Jem'Hadar woman.

					VIRAK'KARA
			There are no Jem'Hadar women.

					DAX
			So what do you do? Lay eggs?

					VIRAK'KARA
				(with pride)
			Jem'Hadar are bred in birthing 
			chambers. We are able to fight 
			within days of our emergence.


					DAX
				(without enthusiasm)
			Lucky you.
				(a beat)
			So let me get this straight...

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT THREE    33.

45   CONTINUED:	(2)


					DAX (Cont'd)
			... no food, so sleep, no women. 
			No wonder you're so angry. After 
			thirty or forty years of that, I'd
			be angry too.

					VIRAK'KARA
			No Jem'Hadar has ever lived thirty 
			years.

	This surprises Dax. Virak'kara appears to be one of 
	the older Jem'Hadar warriors.

					DAX
			How old are you?

					VIRAK'KARA
			I am eight.

					DAX
				(covering her surprise)
			I would've guessed at least 
			fifteen.

					VIRAK'KARA
			Few Jem'Hadar live that long. If 
			we reach twenty we are considered 
			"Honored Elders."

	There's a beat. Though it's not the Jem'Hadar way, 
	Virak'kara is a little curious about Dax. After all 
	Jem'Hadar don't get to talk to many women.

					VIRAK'KARA
			How old are you?

					DAX
			I stopped counting at three hundred.

	Virak'kara studies her for a minute. He looks puzzled.

					VIRAK'KARA
			You don't look it.

					DAX
			Thank you.

	Virak'kara didn't really mean it as a compliment. He 
	goes back to studying her stoically.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT THREE    34.

46   INT. DEFIANT - MESS HALL

	The ship's still under cloak. Worf, O'Brien, Dax 
	and Odo ate seated at a table. A handful of N.D. crewmen 
	are scattered around the room. Weyoun is across the 
	room, eating alone. His attention is focused on Odo 
	and his companions.

					O'BRIEN
			No women? I'm not surprised.

					ODO
			Personally, I envy them.
				(off reactions)
			I mean their ability to go without 
			sleep. I'm sure I could be more 
			productive if I didn't have to 
			regenerate every day.

					WORF
			What is the point of fighting in 
			battle if you can't enjoy the 
			fruits of victory?

					O'BRIEN
				(having some fun)
			You mean sleep?

					WORF
			I mean long nights spent singing 
			songs of your victories. Good 
			food, good drink...

					DAX
			And good women?

		Worf is a little uncomfortable at Dax's baiting.


					WORF
				(defensive)
			Klingon women are our partners in 
			battle. They are the mothers of 
			our children...

					DAX
				(jumping in)
			And they're a lot of fun at 
			parties.

					WORF
			True.

	Odo glances at Weyoun, who nods a greeting. Odo stares 
	back at Weyoun, but speaks to his table companions.

					ODO
			Why does he keep staring at us?

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT THREE    35.

46   CONTINUED:

					O'BRIEN
			I don't think it's us he's staring 
			at. I think it's you.

					DAX
			The Vorta probably consider the 
			Founders gods just like the 
			Jem'Hadar do.

					ODO
			I'm not a Founder.

					DAX
			You're a changeling. That's close 
			enough.
				(off Odo's glower)
			For them.

					O'BRIEN
			I wonder what would happen if you
			went over to him and ordered him 
			to stand on his head.

	Before Odo can respond...

47   NEW ANGLE


	The Jem'Hadar troop into the room, with Omet'iklan at 
	their head. He's carrying the metal case Weyoun had 
	when they beamed in.

	The Jem'Hadar stand at attention. Omet'iklan places 
	the case on Weyoun's table, then stands at attention 
	himself.

					OMET'IKLAN
			It is time.

					WEYOUN
			It's time when I say it's time.

	Weyoun keeps eating. The Jem'Hadar just stand there, 
	looming over him. Weyoun sighs like this is a huge 
	burden for him.

					WEYOUN
			Oh, very well.

	Weyoun makes a show of finishing his food, wiping his
	mouth, and folding his napkin. Weyoun places his hand 
	on a scanner on the case.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT THREE    36.

47   CONTINUED:

					WEYOUN
				(to the case)
			Prepare seven vials. Unlock.

	There's the sound of some kind of high-tech equipment 
	operating. Then the case opens. Weyoun carefully 
	removes seven vials of White, then seals the case. 
	What follows is a ceremony, but Weyoun treats it with 
	a bored casualness. It means nothing to him.

					WEYOUN
			First Omet'iklan, can you vouch 
			for the loyalty of your men?

					OMET'IKLAN
			We pledge our loyalty to the 
			Founders from now until death.

	Omet'iklan takes this exchange very seriously. It's 
	one of the things that defines his role in the 
	universe.

					WEYOUN
				(by rote)
			Then receive this reward from the 
			Founders. May it keep you strong.

	He casually holds out the vials. Omet'iklan takes them 
	with grave seriousness, then goes down the line and 
	gives one to each of his men, taking the last one himself.

48   CLOSE ON THE JEM'HADAR

	As they replace the canisters of White attached to the 
	feed-lines in their necks. The Jem'Hadar immediately 
	feel and look better, more energetic, more alive. The 
	White clearly works as intended.

					OMET'IKLAN
			Resume your training.

	Omet'iklan EXITS.

49   NEW ANGLE

	On O'Brien, Odo, Dax and Worf.

					O'BRIEN
			I guess that's one way to ensure 
			loyalty.

					WORF
			Loyalty bought at such a price is 
			no loyalty at all.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT THREE    37.

49   CONTINUED:

	Toman'torax comes up to their table. He singles out 
	O'Brien.

					TOMAN'TORAX
			Human, come with me. It is time 
			to resume our battle drills.

					O'BRIEN
			In a minute.

					TOMAN'TORAX
			I'm ready now.

						O'BRIEN
			Well, I'm not.

	Toman'torax turns to another Jem'Hadar.

					TOMAN'TORAX
				(with contempt)
			They stuff themselves with food
			but have no appetite for battle.

	Worf's had about enough of this guy's attitude.

					WORF
			When the time comes, you will find 
			us more than ready.

					TOMAN'TORAX
			Ready to flee at the first sign of 
			danger.
				(to O'Brien)
			Let's go. You can practice 
			running away.

	Toman'torax grabs O'Brien by the collar and yanks him 
	to his feet. In a flash, Worf comes to O'Brien's 
	defense, getting up out of his seat and punching Toman'torax.


50   CLOSE ON TOMAN'TORAX

	Who staggers back, letting go of O'Brien. He looks up 
	at Worf and smiles.

					TOMAN'TORAX
			I've always wanted to kill a 
			Klingon.

	Toman'torax attacks Worf. They go over a table. One 
	of the Jem'Hadar goes to assist, only to be smashed in 
	the face by Dax. And within seconds, the fighting has 
	become general.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT THREE    38.

51   CLOSE ON WEYOUN

	Who carefully avoids being involved in the fighting and 
	heads for the door, where he meets...

52   ANGLE ON THE DOOR

	Sisko ENTERS the room and sees what's going on.

					WEYOUN
			Really, Captain. This is 
			unacceptable.

	Sisko immediately begins breaking up the combatants.

					SISKO
				(angry)
			That's enough. The next person 
			who throws a punch will have to 
			answer to me.

	Suddenly, Omet'iklan ENTERS and begins carving a wide 
	path through his men, pulling them apart from their 
	Federation antagonists.

53   NEW ANGLE

	As the dust settles.

					SISKO
			I want to know who started this.

	Worf's not about to shirk blame.

					WORF
			I did.

	Nor is Toman'torax going to let himself be shown up by 
	a Klingon.

					TOMAN'TORAX
			And I.

	Omet'iklan is furious.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT THREE    39.

53   CONTINUED:

					OMET'IKLAN
			You again. You knew my orders.

					TOMAN'TORAX
			And I defied them. I deserve 
			punishment.

					OMET'IKLAN
			And you will have it.

	Without further warning, Omet'iklan reaches out, grabs 
	Toman'torax by the throat, and snaps his neck. The 
	Jem'Hadar falls to the floor.

54   CLOSE ON SISKO

	And the Federation soldiers as they react with shock at 
	this harsh discipline.

					OMET'IKLAN
				(to Sisko, re: Worf)
			what are you waiting for? Kill 
			him and be done with it.

	Sisko locks eyes with Omet'iklan, then turns to Worf.

					SISKO
			Mister Worf, when not on duty you 
			are confined to quarters for the 
			remainder of this mission.

					WORF
			Yes, sir.

	Worf EXITS. Sisko looks at the crowd. He doesn't want 
	them hanging around with all the bad blood in the air.

					SISKO
			All right, let's break this up. 
			Either get back to your stations 
			or go to your quarters. Either 
			way, I want this room cleared. Now.

	Everyone files out, but Omet'iklan, who looks down with 
	sadness at the dead body of Toman'torax. Omet'iklan 
	didn't like killing his officer, but felt he had no 
	choice. The fact that Sisko didn't follow suit 
	infuriates him.

					OMET'IKLAN
			You call that discipline?

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT THREE   39A.

54   CONTINUED:

					SISKO
			A dead man can't learn from his 
			mistakes. And maybe I don't get 
			the same joy out of killing that 
			you do?


					OMET'IKLAN
			You think I enjoyed that? 
			Toman'torax was my Second. 
			He served under me for three years. 
			I valued him.

					SISKO
			You have a funny way of showing it.

					OMET'IKLAN
			I did what had to be done, what 
			any First would do. I placed the 
			good of the unit above my personal 
			feelings. A soldier who cannot 
			follow orders is a danger to his 
			unit. And must be eliminated.

					SISKO
			Mister Worf is not a danger to my 
			command. But if I eliminated him 
			for a simple breach of discipline, 
			I would be. My men would stop 
			trusting me. And I wouldn't blame 
			them.

	Omet'iklan stares at Sisko. In the end, he can only 
	shake his head. Sisko's actions are completely foreign 
	to him.

					OMET'IKLAN
			You are weak. You should die in 
			his place.
				(comes to a decision)
			And when this mission is over, I 
			will see that you do.

	Omet'iklan turns and EXITS. Hold on Sisko for a beat, 
	then...

									FADE OUT.


                       END OF ACT THREE                         

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/09/96 - ACT FOUR    A40.
                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

54A  INT. DEFIANT - CORRIDOR 

	Odo is walking down the corridor when suddenly the door 
	to a crew cabin opens and Weyoun steps out.


					WEYOUN
			Odo, may I speak to you for a 
			moment?

	Odo looks at the Vorta suspiciously.


					ODO
			A moment.

	Weyoun studies Odo with interest and admiration.

					WEYOUN
			You know, I've been watching you.

					ODO
			I've noticed.

					WEYOUN
			I have to admit, I find it 
			somewhat... disturbing. Seeing 
			you working for these... 
				(with distaste)
			Federation people, letting them 
			order you around. You're a 
			Founder. You should be the one
			giving the orders. To them, to 
			the Jem'Hadar, even to me.

					ODO
			Then if I order you to leave me 
			alone, you will?

					WEYOUN
				(smiles)
			Of course. But before you do, 
			please hear what I have to say.

	Odo looks stonily at Weyoun, but lets him continue.

					WEYOUN
			Your people want you to come home, 
			Odo. No matter what differences 
			you may have with them, no matter 
			what mistakes you may have made... 
			they still love you.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/09/96 - ACT FOUR    B40.

54B  CLOSE ON ODO 

	As he reacts to Weyoun's words. Though he doesn't 
	necessarily trust the Vorta, he wants what he's hearing 
	to be true.

					ODO
			Maybe they do. But I don't love 
			them.

					WEYOUN
				(gently)
			You're lying. And you're not very 
			good at it. I, on the other hand, 
			am an expert on lies. Both in 
			telling them, and in spotting 
			them. So you may as well admit 
			the truth. More than anything in 
			your life, you want to return to 
			your people.
				(a beat)
			And I can make it possible.

					ODO
			How?

					WEYOUN
			Let me worry about the "how." All 
			I need to know is... Are you ready 
			to go home?

54C  ANGLE ON WEYOUN

	For the Vorta, this is an important moment. He knows 
	that Odo's answer will have significant consequences, 
	both in his life and in Odo's.

					ODO
			No. But I am ready to end this 
			conversation.

	Weyoun looks at Odo for a beat, then gives him a good-
	natured clap on the shoulder. (In case anyone's 
	interested, when he touches Odo, Weyoun is purposely 
	infecting Odo with the disease that almost kills him in 
	"BROKEN LINK.")

					WEYOUN
			Then it's over. After all, you're 
			a Founder. I live to serve you.

	And with that, Weyoun steps back into his quarters.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/09/96 - ACT FOUR     40.

54D  CLOSE ON ODO

	As he looks at the closed door for a beat and then 
	continues on his way.

A55   INT. DEFIANT - BRIDGE

	O'Brien ENTERS the Bridge, carrying an isolinear chip. 
	Dax is at the helm.

					O'BRIEN
			Commander.

	He hands her the isolinear chip.

					DAX
				(re: the chip)
			For Keiko?

					O'BRIEN
			My eleventh "goodbye" message 
			since we were married. I'm 
			averaging almost two a year.

					DAX
			Does she know you do this?

					O'BRIEN
			What would I tell her? "You know, 
			honey, every time I'm about to go 
			into battle I record a message for 
			you and Molly telling how much I 
			love you... just in case... "

					DAX
			She'd probably think it was sweet.

					O'BRIEN
			It would scare the hell out of 
			her.
				(looks at the isolinear
				chip)
			To be honest, it scares the hell
			out of me. Every time I record
			one, I think, "This is it, this is
			the one she's going to wind up
			hearing."

					DAX
			It'll never happen.

					O'BRIEN
			Why do you say that?

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT FOUR    40A.

A55   CONTINUED:

					DAX
			Because when you've lived eight 
			lifetimes, you develop certain 
			instincts. And my instincts tell 
			me that you, Miles Edward O'Brien, 
			are going to live to be a hundred 
			and forty and die in bed, 
			surrounded by family and friends.

					O'BRIEN
			Do you really believe that?

					DAX
			Do you?

					O'BRIEN
			I'd like to.

					DAX
			That's all that matters.

	O'Brien smiles, appreciating Dax's effort to reassure 
	him.

					O'BRIEN
				(re: the isolinear chip)
			Just to be on the safe side, maybe 
			you'd better enter it into the 
			ship's log anyway.

	Dax places the chip on the console.

					DAX
			I'll put it right alongside my 
			message to my mother.

					O'BRIEN
				(surprised)
			You record these, too?

					DAX
				(bittersweet)
			Doesn't everyone?

55   INT. DEFIANT - ENGINE ROOM

	Sisko has just gotten a report from one of the 
	Engineers. He examines the PADD.

					SISKO
			It looks like the upgraded 
			reactant injectors are working 
			better than we thought.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT FOUR    40B.

55   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(O.S.)
			Captain.

	Sisko turns and finds Worf ENTERING the Engine Room.

					SISKO
			Mister Worf. Battle drills ended 
			ten minutes ago. You should be in 
			your quarters.

					WORF
			I was on my way.

	Sisko looks a little skeptical.

					SISKO
			It looks like you got a little 
			lost.

					WORF
			There's something I'd like to 
			discuss with you.

						SISKO
			Go on.

					WORF
			It has come to my attention that 
			First Omet'iklan has threatened to 
			kill you.

	Sisko looks surprised.

					SISKO
			I didn't know that was public 
			knowledge.

					WORF
			You told Commander Dax.

					SISKO
			Well, that explains it.

					WORF
			She's concerned about you. And 
			for good reason. As your 
			executive officer, I recommend you 
			remain on the ship during the away 
			mission. That way Omet'iklan will 
			have no opportunity to carry out 
			his threat.

	Sisko considers Worf's advice.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT FOUR     41.

55   CONTINUED:	(2)

					SISKO
			I appreciate the concern, but do 
			you really expect me to follow 
			that recommendation?

					WORF
			No, sir. I don't. But I hope you 
			will take some advice. Don't turn 
			your back on him.

					SISKO
			I won't.


					WORF
			Good.

	Worf hesitates. He's got more to say, but he's not 
	sure Sisko will approve of his next sentiment.

					WORF
			I also wanted you to know... if 
			somehow he does carry out his 
			threat, I promise you... he will 
			not live to boast about it.

	Sisko's instincts are to discourage such behavior, but 
	Sisko knows that would be futile. And in a strange 
	way, he's touched by Worf's concern.

					SISKO
				(a wry smile)
			That's very reassuring, Mister Worf.

	Just then...

					DAX'S COM VOICE
			Dax to Sisko.

					SISKO
				(to com)
			Sisko here.


					DAX'S COM VOICE
			We're approaching Vandros Four.

					SISKO
			On my way.

	Sisko and Worf both EXIT.


56   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)


	An Earth-like planet as seen from space.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT FOUR     42.

57   INT. DEFIANT - CORRIDOR - ARMS LOCKER

	Close on O'Brien as he hands out phaser rifles to the 
	Starfleet officers. (Dax and Worf aren't present, 
	having already armed themselves. Odo's not there 
	either. He doesn't use guns.) After the last Starfleet 
	officer has been given a rifle, the Jem'Hadar line up 
	to receive their weapons. Omet'iklan holds out his 
	hand to receive a rifle. O'Brien hesitates.

					OMET'IKLAN
			I'm waiting.


	O'Brien looks over to Sisko, who stands nearby with 
	Weyoun. Sisko nods, silently telling O'Brien to go 
	ahead with it. O'Brien reluctantly gives Omet'iklan 
	a rifle. Omet'iklan passes it back and it works its way 
	down the line. O'Brien continues passing out rifles 
	until all the Jem'Hadar are armed.

	Virak'kara examines his rifle.

					O'BRIEN
			Don't worry. These aren't like 
			the ones we gave you during the 
			drill. They're fully charged.

					VIRAK'KARA
				(to Omet'iklan)
			This weapon is set on stun.
					OMET'IKLAN
				(to his men)
			Deactivate safeties. Reset 
			weapons to maximum power.

	The Jem'Hadar all comply. This makes the Federation 
	troops more than a little tense. For all they know the 
	Jem'Hadar could attack at any moment.

					WEYOUN
				(trying to lighten
				things up)
			Well, this is a momentous
			occasion. The first joint
			operation between the Dominion and
			the Federation. I can't wait to
			see how it turns out.

					SISKO 
			Prepare for transport.

					OMET'IKLAN
			Wait.

	Omet'iklan turns to his men. For the Jem'Hadar, this 
	is what passes for a religious ceremony.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT FOUR     43.

57   CONTINUED:

					OMET'IKLAN
			I am First Omet'iklan. And I am 
			dead. As of this moment we are 
			all dead. We go into battle to 
			win back our lives. This we do 
			gladly, because we are Jem'Hadar. 
			Remember...
				(simply)
			Victory is life.

	They all bow their heads for a minute.

					JEM'HADAR
				("amen")
			Victory is life.

	The Jem'Hadar file out of the room.

58   CLOSE ON WEYOUN, SISKO AND O'BRIEN

	As they react to this chilling moment.
					WEYOUN
				(dry)
			Such a delightful people.

	O'Brien looks up at the Federation troops, who feel a 
	little upstaged at the moment.

					O'BRIEN
			well, I'm Chief Miles Edward 
			O'Brien. And I'm very much alive 
			and intend to stay that way.

					SISKO
				(speaking for all)
			Amen.
				(to his men)
			Let's get it done.

	And as they start out the door...

									CUT TO: 59   EXT. ICONIAN ZIGGURAT - DAY (MATTE/OPTICAL)


	A long shot of the Iconian structure.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT FOUR     44.

60   EXT. ICONIAN ZIGGURAT ENTRANCE - DAY

	Four visible Jem'Hadar soldiers guard the entrance, 
	which means there're probably two more camouflaged ones 
	hanging around. These renegade Jem'Hadar have probably 
	done something to either their hair or their wardrobe 
	that will distinguish them from Omet'iklan's men. And 
	instead of Jem'Hadar rifles, they carry alien-looking 
	polearms, something like a cross between the halberds 
	used by British beefeaters and Japanese naginatas.

61   EXT. WOODED AREA - DAY

	This is a heavily wooded area. There are traces of the 
	ancient Iconian city scattered among the trees, a 
	column here and a bit of a wall there. Sisko takes 
	cover behind a tree. O'Brien is nearby. He's carrying 
	a satchel. In the background, three Jem'Hadar and 
	three Starfleet personnel move forward through the 
	brush. Worf and Odo are among the new arrivals.

	Sisko signals to the new arrivals with hand gestures. 
	They break into two three-man teams and take up positions.

62   CLOSE ON FIRST OMET'IKLAN

	As he examines his phaser rifle. He looks puzzled. He 
	sights the rifle into the forest and pulls the trigger. 
	Nothing happens. He's furious. Omet'iklan examines 
	the rifle of another Jem'Hadar, throws it to the 
	ground, and storms over to Sisko and O'Brien.

					OMET'IKLAN
			You betrayed us.

					SISKO
			What are you talking about?

					OMET'IKLAN
			Our rifles have been sabotaged.

	He shoves the rifle at Sisko. As Sisko examines it, 
	O'Brien looks at his own rifle.

					O'BRIEN
			Hold on.

	He tries to fire his rifle. Nothing happens.

					O'BRIEN
			Mine's dead too.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT FOUR     45.

62   CONTINUED:

	Sisko checks his own rifle. There're no lights. By 
	now, in the background, both Jem'Hadar and Starfleet 
	officers (Dax and Worf among them) are realizing that 
	something's gone wrong with their weapons.

	O'Brien hits his combadge. It's not working either.

					WORF
			Something's interfering with our 
			equipment.

					DAX
			The Gateway. It's probably 
			generating some kind of dampening field.

					ODO
			If that's the case, we'd better 
			come up with a new plan.

	But before they have a chance to come up with
	anything

63   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Six renegade Jem'Hadar shimmer into visibility. Before 
	he's even completely shimmering in, one of them hacks 
	down a Security Officer with his polearm.

64   ANGLE ON SISKO

	As another renegade Jem'Hadar attacks him. Sisko 
	manages to duck the blade but gets clobbered by the 
	staff. As Sisko goes down and the renegade raises his 
	polearm. to strike, we...

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/0"L/96 - ACT FIVE    46.
                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

65   EXT. WOODED AREA - NIGHT (CONTINUOUS)

	Close on the Renegade Jem'Hadar as he starts to bring 
	down his blade. Suddenly he stops in mid-swing, 
	looking surprised. We...

								PULL BACK TO REVEAL:

66   NEW ANGLE

	Worf, his mek'leth buried in the Jem'Hadar's side. The 
	Jem'Hadar falls.

	Sisko gets up and, grabs the fallen Jem'Hadar's weapon.

					SISKO
			Thank you, Mister Worf.

					WORF
			My pleasure.

	As Sisko and Worf get their bearings, they see...

67   ANGLE ON OMET'IKLAN

	Who grins and reaches into his boot. He pulls out a 
	small tube, flicks it, and blades spring out from 
	either end. His men do likewise. They attack the 
	renegade Jem'Hadar.

	This is the Jem'Hadars' moment. They're in their 
	element. And in a surprisingly short time, they kill 
	the attacking soldiers, losing one of their men in the 
	process. Not that any of them seem to care about their 
	loss.

68   NEW ANGLE

	Sisko on the other hand, cares very much. He rushes to 
	the side of one of the downed security officers. He 
	takes his pulse. But the officer is dead. Odo and 
	Worf come up to Sisko after checking the field.

					ODO
			We lost Ramirez, too.

	Sisko knew that casualties were a possibility, but that 
	doesn't make the loss any easier. In the background, 
	the victorious Jem'Hadar salvage vials of White from 
	the dead renegades.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT FIVE     47.

68   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			It would appear we've lost 
			the element of surprise.

	Omet'iklan, flush with victory, comes up to Sisko.

					OMET'IKLAN
			I suppose you'll want to call off 
			the mission.

	Sisko looks at his downed officers.

					SISKO
				(cold)
			Guess again.

	Hold on Sisko's determined expression for a beat, 
	then...

									CUT TO:

69   EXT. ICONIAN ZIGGURAT ENTRANCE - DAY


	There are now more renegade Jem'Hadar sentries guarding 
	the entrance. They look alert, like they're expecting 
	trouble. Suddenly three of Omet'iklan's Jem'Hadar,
	including Virak'kara, spring from cover and attack. As 
	soon as the renegades are engaged, Dax, Worf, and the 
	five remaining Starfleet officers come streaming out of 
	the woods and join the battle.

	Worf is carrying the explosives satchel that O'Brien 
	had earlier. The attackers barrel into the sentries 
	and for a second there's ferocious hand to hand combat. 
	We stay on Worf, as he slashes his way through the 
	opposition.

	After a brutal struggle, Worf, Dax, Virak'kara, another 
	Jem'Hadar and Two Starfleet Officers break through the 
	sentries and ENTER...

70   INT. ZIGGURAT VESTIBULE - DAY

	This room opens onto a maze of ancient passageways made 
	of polished rock and metal. The six intruders are 
	almost immediately set upon by Jem'Hadar renegades.

					DAX
				(to Worf)
			Get going. we'll hold them off.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT FIVE     48.

70   CONTINUED:

	Dax, Virak'kara, and a Starfleet Officer turn to face 
	the Jem'Hadar renegades, while Worf, the other 
	Jem'Hadar and the second Starfleet Officer move deeper 
	into the building.

71   INT. ZIGGURAT CORRIDOR - DAY

	Two Jem'Hadar sentries rush to assist in one of the 
	battles. Worf steps out from behind a corner and cuts 
	the first renegade down. Worf's companions take care 
	of the second Jem'Hadar.

					WORF
			Keep moving.

	But before they can move on, three more Jem'Hadar 
	attack. One of them kills the loyal Jem'Hadar. Worf 
	and the Starfleet Security Officer are cornered and 
	more renegade Jem'Hadar are on their way.

72   INT. ZIGGURAT VESTIBULE - DAY

	Dax and Virak'kara are the only ones left to secure 
	Worf's line of retreat. They're fighting back to back 
	against several enemies. Dax has a deep gash in her 
	forehead. Virak'kara is also badly cut up.

					DAX
			Virak'kara, you still there?

					VIRAK'KARA
			For a little while longer at least.

					DAX
			Don't worry. You'll make Honored 
			Elder yet.

	Virak'kara continues fighting. It doesn't look likely.

73   INT. ZIGGURAT CORRIDOR - DAY

	Close on the Starfleet Security Officer, who's been 
	badly wounded and is out of the fight. Worf comes to 
	his defense, fending off his Jem'Hadar attacker. But 
	there are too many Jem'Hadar for him to handle. 
	Finally, when it appears he's been backed into a 
	corner, he takes the satchel in hand.

					WORF
			I think we have waited long 
			enough.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT FIVE     49.

73   CONTINUED:

	He drops the satchel.

74   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	On the satchel, which immediately MORPHS into Odo, who 
	does some kind of spectacular, offensive MORPH (TBD), 
	which keeps the Jem'Hadar off balance and keeps Worf 
	alive at least for the moment.

75   EXT. ICONIAN ZIGGURAT - DAY

	We're looking at a back entrance with dead Jem'Hadar 
	guards lying by the door.

76   INT. SIDE PASSAGEWAY - DAY

	Sisko and O'Brien, who carries the real satchel charge, 
	make their way down the passageway.

					SISKO
				(to O'Brien)
			You're sure the explosives won't 
			be affected by the Gateway?

					O'BRIEN
			The primary detonator might not 
			work, but there's a chemical 
			backup that should do the trick.

	Omet'iklan joins them from around a corner. He smiles 
	grimly.

					OMET'IKLAN
			The way is clear.

					SISKO
			Let's move.

77   INT. GATEWAY CHAMBER - DAY (OPTICAL)

	The Gateway is a high-tech metallic archway with a 
	flashing energy field inside. It's similar to the tech 
	from TNG's "Contagion." Images of other worlds flash in 
	the Gateway. Two Jem'Hadar sentries stand guard.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT FIVE     50.

78   NEW ANGLE

	Suddenly Omet'iklan and Sisko rush in to attack. 
	Omet'iklan takes on one of the guards. Sisko rushes 
	the other one as O'Brien goes to place the explosives. 
	After a difficult struggle, both Sisko and Omet'iklan 
	emerge victorious.

79   CLOSE ON SISKO (OPTICAL)

	As soon as he defeats his opponent, Sisko starts 
	looking around the room making sure there're no 
	camouflaged opponents left. Omet'iklan does likewise. 
	Suddenly Sisko catches a glimpse of something out of 
	the corner of his eye. Sisko jumps between Omet'iklan 
	and the shimmer, taking a weapon slash from an enemy 
	Jem'Hadar just as he appears. This alerts Omet'iklan, 
	who cuts down the renegade.

80   NEW ANGLE

	As Omet'iklan looks at the downed sentry and realizes 
	Sisko has saved his life.

					OMET'IKLAN
				(surprised)
			I threatened to kill you, but you 
			were still willing to sacrifice 
			yourself to save my life.

	Sisko presses a hand into his injured side to stop the bleeding.

					SISKO
			Looks that way.

					OMET'IKLAN
			Why?

					SISKO
			If you have to ask, you'll never 
			understand.

	O'Brien's finished planting the explosives.

					O'BRIEN
			Gentlemen, it's time we were 
			leaving.

	The three of them EXIT.

81   INT. ZIGGURAT VESTIBULE - DAY

	Virak'kara and Dax are still fighting against a handful 
	of Jem'Hadar sentries. Suddenly Odo and Worf come 
	charging out of a passageway. Worf is carrying the 
	wounded Starfleet Security Officer over his shoulders.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT FIVE     51.

81   CONTINUED:

					ODO
			Let's go, Dax.

	Dax and Virak'kara push back from their opponents.

					DAX
				(to a renegade)
			If I were you, I'd run like hell.

	Dax, Virak'kara, Worf and Odo retreat and head out the 
	door.

82   EXT. WOODED AREA - DAY

	Sisko, O'Brien and Omet'iklan are there. One Jem'Hadar 
	and two Starfleet Security Officers are waiting for 
	them.

					SISKO
			What about Dax and the others?

	Dax, Worf, Odo and Virak'kara emerge from the 
	darkness.

					WORF
			Right here, Captain.

	Just then, there's a huge explosion in the distance 
	that shakes the ground.

					O'BRIEN
			So much for the Gateway.

					ODO
			It looks like we got out just in
			time.

	Virak'kara immediately checks his rifle.

					VIRAK'KARA
			Our weapons are working again.

	Omet'iklan immediately grabs a rifle. So does just 
	about everyone else. It looks like there's going to be 
	a fight. Sisko waits for the Jem'Hadar to make the 
	first move.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT FIVE     52.

83   CLOSE ON OMET'IKLAN
	Who looks a Sisko, but before we find out what he's
	going to do...

84   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
	Weyoun beams in, along with two more Starfleet 
	officers. He's got his case of white with him. Sisko 
	and the others react to his sudden appearance.

					WEYOUN
			The Defiant's sensors registered 
			a powerful explosion in the 
			vicinity of the Gateway. I assume 
			your mission was a success?

	Omet'iklan looks coldly at Weyoun.

					DAX
			The Gateway's been destroyed, if 
			that's what you mean.

					WEYOUN
			Well done, Captain.
				(looks at Omet'iklan)
			You've all done very nicely. 
			Extra rations of White for 
			everyone. Now if you don't mind, 
			I'd like to inspect the wreckage.

	But before Weyoun can finish his sentence...


85   CLOSE ON OMET'IKLAN (OPTICAL)

	Omet'iklan opens fire, disintegrating the Vorta. Sisko 
	and the others react.

					OMET'IKLAN
			That's for questioning our 
			loyalty.

86   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Omet'iklan turns toward Sisko, but keeps his gun down. 
	Everyone tenses, expecting trouble, but they all wait 
	to see what Sisko and Omet'iklan do. There's a long 
	beat as Omet'iklan stares at Sisko, utterly 
	unreadable. Maybe it's respect, maybe it's some kind 
	of gratitude, but in the end, Omet'iklan gives Sisko 
	the smallest of smiles.

					OMET'IKLAN
			I think there's been enough 
			killing for one day.

     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT FIVE     53.

86   CONTINUED:

	Sisko realizes that Omet'iklan isn't going to carry out 
	his threat.

					VIRA-KIKARA
				(collecting the case)
			The Vorta will have no further use 
			of this.

					SISKO
			We can take you to the nearest 
			Dominion outpost.

					OMET'IKLAN
			My men and I will remain here. 
			There're still disloyal Jem'Hadar 
			on this planet. They must be 
			hunted down and eliminated.

					SISKO
			Good luck.

	Omet'iklan doesn't wish Sisko the same. Omet'iklan 
	studies Sisko, amazed that the human can continue to 
	surprise him. The two commanders lock eyes for a beat, 
	then Omet'iklan shakes his head.

					OMET'IKLAN
			You fought well. But the next time 
			we meet, we'll be enemies.

					SISKO
			I'll keep that in mind.

	Omet'iklan turns and walks away and he and his men
	shimmer into invisibility.

87   CLOSE ON SISKO AND HIS CREW

	As they watch the Jem'Hadar disappear. No one's eager 
	to see them again. Sisko looks at his crew. They're 
	bloodied, battered, but unbowed. A moment passes 
	between the captain and his crew. He's proud of them, 
	and they know it.

					O'BRIEN
			I don't know about the rest of you, 
			but I'd like to get out of here.

	Sisko nods. He hits his combadge.

					SISKO
				(to com)
			Sisko to Defiant. Begin 
			transport.

									CUT TO:     DEEP SPACE NINE: "To the Death" - REV. 04/01/96 - ACT FIVE     54.

87A  EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Defiant in orbit. Hold on this for a beat, then...

									FADE OUT.

                          END OF ACT FIVE                           
                             THE END                               


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