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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 Michael Dorn

[holding a Jem'Hadar gun] This is a weapon of war, used by those ruthless warriors, the Jem'Hadar. I'm Michael Dorn for the Deep Space Nine Chronicles.

Shots of the Jem'Hadar; Toman'torax scuffling with Worf

This episode has our crew working hand-in-hand with the enemy they most fear; and if you're curious, the name Jem'Hadar was not made up out of thin air. Jem'Hadar is a rank in the Indian National Army, equivalent to that of Lieutenant. Also in this episode, you'll see a very familiar actor. The lead Jem'Hadar soldier is being played by Clarence Williams III, who played Linc of The Mod Squad.

Williams as Omet'iklan, conferring with Sisko; on the turbolift; handing out white to his squad

You also may have seen another character in this episode very familiar to DS9: Jeffrey Combs, who played Herbie West in the feature film Reanimator, plays the evil Vorta, and played Brunt, the Ferengi Commerce Authority agent, in several episodes.

Combs as Weyoun, stepping from the transporter pad in "To the Death"; Combs as Brunt, entering Quark's

I guess that means versatility is an alien strong point.

Shots of Combs again as Weyoun and as Brunt

Now, look for lots of new weapons like this [holds up gun again], created especially for this action-packed episode, "To the Death", directed by LeVar Burton.