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

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

Narrated by Alexander Siddig

Do you like aliens? Well, here's a tale about one of the most extraordinary creatures ever to come to Deep Space Nine via the wormhole. Now, the alien in question was described in the script as reptilian, so Star Trek's Emmy Award-winning makeup designer, Michael Westmore, needed to come up with a unique look. So where did he turn to for inspiration? Well, luckily, he happened upon a copy of Smithsonian magazine. From just looking at the front cover, he literally found the new alien's skin, texture, coloring, and design. The picture was that of a menacing-looking alligator.

Scenes of Scott MacDonald having the Tosk makeup applied, and a scene being shot of him in a holding cell

But here's an interesting side note: after enduring long hours in the makeup chair to play this creature, actor Scott MacDonald was promised a less demanding role in the future. Well, he did get hired again -- twice, in fact. Unfortunately, he was asked to play a Romulan and a Jem'Hadar, two aliens requiring plenty of makeup. I'm Alexander Siddig from the Deep Space Nine Chronicles. Watch "Captive Pursuit".