| Benjamin Lafayette Sisko | |
 Benjamin Sisko |
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| Species | Human |
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| Gender | Male |
| Home planet | Earth (New Orleans) |
| Affiliation | Starfleet |
| Posting | Starbase 137 USS Lexington USS Okinawa executive officer USS Saratoga executive officer Utopia planetia Fleetyards Deep Space Nine commanding officer Emissary of the Prophets USS Defiant commanding officer Starfleet Command (temporarily) |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander Commander Captain |
| Portrayed by | Avery Brooks |
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Character history
Early life and career
Born in 2332 in New Orleans, Benjamin is the son of Joseph Sisko, the chef and owner of the restaurant "Sisko's Creole Kitchen", "Sisko's" for short. New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana This is a list of minor characters from the Science fiction television series Star Trek Deep Space Nine. A restaurant is a retail establishment that serves prepared Food to Customers. His birth mother was a human woman named Sarah. However, Sarah was actually possessed by one of the Bajoran Prophets (the lifeforms that exist inside the Bajoran wormhole), who manipulated her into marrying Joseph and conceiving Benjamin. In the fictional Star Trek universe the Prophets, also known as Wormhole Aliens, are non-corporeal beings who inhabit the artificially constructed Bajoran wormhole Sarah and Joseph were happily married until Sarah disappeared two days after Ben's first birthday, when the lifeform left her body. She died in an accident several years later.
Joseph eventually meets and marries another woman who goes on to raise Benjamin as her own son. Benjamin remains unaware of these events until well into his adulthood and long after he otherwise makes contact with the Bajoran Prophets. [1] Ben has a sister named Judith and at least two brothers.
Sisko entered Starfleet Academy in 2350. In the Fictional During his sophomore year, he was in a field-study assignment on Starbase 137. He met a woman named Jennifer in Babylon, New York on Gilgo Beach, shortly after graduating from the Academy. The Town of Babylon is located in southwestern Suffolk County, New York, USA. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Gilgo-Oak Beach-Captree is a Census-designated place (CDP in Suffolk County, New York and the Town of Babylon. The two eventually wed and had a son, Jake. Jacob "Jake" Sisko, played by Cirroc Lofton, is a character on Star Trek Deep Space Nine. [2]
As a Starfleet officer coming up through the ranks, Curzon Dax, the Federation ambassador to the Klingon Empire and joined Trill, mentored Benjamin when the two were stationed aboard the USS Livingston early in Sisko's career. Curzon Dax is a Fictional character from the television show Star Trek Deep Space Nine who was played by Frank Owen Smith. In the Fictional Star Trek universe the Trill are a species of Sybiotic Lifeforms native to the Alpha Quadrant. The symbiotic nature of the joined Trill becomes a significant aspect to Sisko's later relationships with his DS9 science officer Jadzia Dax, who inherited the Dax symbiont from Curzon, and DS9 counselor Ezri Dax, who inherits Dax upon Jadzia's untimely death. Jadzia Dax, played by Terry Farrell, was a main character during the first six seasons of the science fiction Television series Star Trek Deep Space Dax is a fictional entity on the television show Star Trek Deep Space Nine. Ezri Dax (played by Nicole de Boer) is a counselor aboard Deep Space Nine in the seventh season of Star Trek Deep Space Nine.
Sisko served aboard the USS Okinawa under Captain Leyton, who saw command potential in the young officer. Leyton promoted Sisko to lieutenant commander and made him his executive officer. Starfleet ranks and insignia are fictional titles and badges that form the Hierarchy of Starfleet in the Star Trek television shows and movies While executive officer literally refers to a person responsible for the performance of duties involved in running an Organization, the exact meaning of the role is variable It was during this assignment that Sisko and Leyton fought in the war between the Federation and the Tzenkethi. This is a list of sentient species and races from the Fictional universe of Star Trek. [3]
Sisko eventually transferred to the USS Saratoga as its first officer. In early 2367, the Saratoga was one of the Starfleet vessels involved in the Battle of Wolf 359 against the Borg. The Battle of Wolf 359 is a fictional battle between the United Federation of Planets ' Starfleet and the Borg Collective depicted in the Star The Borg are a fictional pseudo- race of Cyborgs depicted in the Star Trek franchise Locutus, a Borg drone created from the assimilation of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, uses Picard's knowledge to annihilate the Starfleet force; Jennifer Sisko is among the 11,000 casualties. Jean-Luc Picard is a Star Trek character primarily portrayed by Patrick Stewart. [4]
Afterward, Sisko took a position at the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards on Mars, overseeing the development of new ships, including the USS Defiant, which was created specifically to contend with the Borg threat. The USS Defiant (NX-74205 is a fictional Starship in the television series Star Trek Deep Space Nine (DS9 and the Feature film [5]
Deep Space Nine
In 2369, Sisko is assigned to the Bajoran sector to command space station Deep Space Nine and to help Bajor's recovery from the recently-concluded Cardassian occupation, shepherding them toward possible membership in the United Federation of Planets. Bajorans, a race of Humanoids in the fictional Star Trek universe were introduced in the Next Generation series and played The Space station Deep Space Nine ( DS9) is the main setting of the Science fiction Television series Star Trek Deep Space Nine Bajorans, a race of Humanoids in the fictional Star Trek universe were introduced in the Next Generation series and played The United Federation of Planets, (also known as the "The Federation" or UFP) is a fictional interplanetary state depicted in the Star Trek Sisko and his son Jake reluctantly take up residence on the station. Recognizing that the then decrepit station is not an "ideal environment" in which to raise a son, Sisko contemplates resigning his commission. Adding to Sisko's discomfort is the presence of Jean-Luc Picard, who briefs him on his mission. Sisko continues to harbor resentment toward Picard for his role, however unwilling, in the death of his wife.
Upon Sisko's first visit to Bajor, the Bajoran Kai, Opaka Sulan, labels him "the Emissary of the Prophets" and gives him one of the "Tears of the Prophets", a mysterious glowing orb that supposedly comes from Bajor's Prophets. Bajorans, a race of Humanoids in the fictional Star Trek universe were introduced in the Next Generation series and played This is a list of minor characters from the Science fiction television series Star Trek Deep Space Nine. For the objects which are sometimes called the Tears of the Prophets see Prophet (Star Trek#Orbs. In the fictional Star Trek universe the Prophets, also known as Wormhole Aliens, are non-corporeal beings who inhabit the artificially constructed Bajoran wormhole By studying the orb and nearby stellar phenomenon, Jadzia Dax finds a location of unusual activity in the nearby Denorios Belt. Traveling there, Dax and Sisko discover the first known stable wormhole, which leads to the Gamma Quadrant, and the mysterious aliens living within it. In the television series Star Trek and its spin-offs Galactic quadrant refers to an area of the Milky Way Galaxy (although it's apparently no longer called The devoutly spiritual Bajorans believe them to be their "Celestial Temple" and Prophets, respectively. These aliens live outside linear time. Sisko's first contact with the aliens is awkward and difficult for both parties, but the encounter helps Sisko recognize that he has never allowed himself to move beyond the bitterness and grief of losing his wife, as well as his anger towards Picard. After leaving the wormhole, Sisko embraces the opportunity to move forward and command DS9. In Physics, a wormhole is a hypothetical topological feature of Spacetime that is fundamentally a 'shortcut' through Space and Time
After DS9 is moved to the mouth of the wormhole in order to firmly claim it for Bajor, it becomes a new hub of scientific, commercial and political activity. The wormhole's discovery cements in Opaka's and other Bajorans' minds the notion that Sisko is the Emissary of the Prophets - a title and set of responsibilities with which Sisko is initially ill at ease. However, Sisko warms up to and eventually embraces his fated role in the Bajoran faith.
When Sisko leads the Defiant into the wormhole to intercept a Dominion fleet, the Prophets intervene. In the fictional Star Trek universe the Dominion is a ruthless and militaristic Gamma Quadrant state consisting of many different races In the Fictional Star Trek universe the Dominion War was a war between the Dominion, Cardassian Union and the Breen Confederacy Sisko at this point has not fulfilled his destiny and to ensure that he survives, the Prophets erase the Dominion forces from existence.
Sisko plays a critical role in the intrigue of the Alpha Quadrant. His actions prove key in stopping a Coup d'état attempt on Earth from his former Captain, Admiral Leyton. EARTH was a short-lived Japanese vocal trio which released 6 singles and 1 album between 2000 and 2001 During the Klingon invasion of Cardassia, he is crucial to exposing the Founder impersonating Klingon general Martok. Changelings are an alien race from the Star Trek universe Members of this race have the unique ability to Shapeshift. Martok is a recurring character in Star Trek Deep Space Nine, played by actor J Sisko's exploits continue during the Dominion's invasion of the Alpha Quadrant, eventually working alongside Vice Admiral William Ross to help plan massive actions against the Dominion and their Cardassian and Breen allies. In the fictional Star Trek universe the Dominion is a ruthless and militaristic Gamma Quadrant state consisting of many different races This is a list of minor characters from the Science fiction television series Star Trek Deep Space Nine. Sisko's contributions to the war effort are sometimes more surreptitious, such as his clandestine work with Elim Garak to bring the Romulans into, and thus turn the tide of, the war. Elim Garak is a Fictional character in the television series Star Trek Deep Space Nine, in which he is portrayed by Andrew J
Sisko fulfills the Prophets' destiny for him in the series' finale, "What You Leave Behind," by confronting the Kosst Amojan-possessed Gul Dukat. What You Leave Behind is the Series finale of the television show Star Trek Deep Space Nine. In the fictional Star Trek universe Pah Wraiths (also spelled Pagh Wraiths Bajoran for Soul Wraiths are evil Bajoran Prophets non-corporeal life-forms They fight, and Dukat seems to be the winner, but in a last effort, Sisko throws himself and Dukat into the fiery abyss of the Bajoran Fire Caves, and Sisko is pulled into the Prophets' plane of existence to live with and learn from them. Ben imparts a farewell to his new - and pregnant - wife, Kasidy Yates, informing her that though he does not know when he will be able to return to her, he will eventually return.
Personal life
Sisko was first married to Jennifer and had a son called Jake. Jacob "Jake" Sisko, played by Cirroc Lofton, is a character on Star Trek Deep Space Nine.
As seen in the pilot episode "Emissary", Sisko harbours a deep and angry dislike towards Captain Jean-Luc Picard due to the fact that it was Picard, as Locutus Of Borg, who led the Borg attack against the Federation at Wolf 359. " Emissary " is the Pilot episode of the Television series Star Trek Deep Space Nine. Jean-Luc Picard is a Star Trek character primarily portrayed by Patrick Stewart. The Borg are a fictional pseudo- race of Cyborgs depicted in the Star Trek franchise Sisko lost his wife, Jennifer, during the Borg attack and this forced Sisko to raise their young son, Jake, as a single parent. In order to take care of Jake, Sisko placed his Starfleet career on hold by taking up a backwater position at the Federation Utopia Planitia shipyard orbiting Mars. Jacob "Jake" Sisko, played by Cirroc Lofton, is a character on Star Trek Deep Space Nine. Utopia Planitia ( Latin: "Nowhere Plain" is the Martian region where the Viking 2 lander touched down and began exploring on September 3
Sisko remained a widower and single parent for many years. Eventually Sisko reluctantly accepted a posting as commander of Deep Space Nine, orbiting the planet Bajor, where he eventually married a space freighter captain, Kasidy Yates. Bajorans, a race of Humanoids in the fictional Star Trek universe were introduced in the Next Generation series and played This is a list of minor characters from the Science fiction television series Star Trek Deep Space Nine.
Sisko loves baseball, a sport that has largely disappeared by the 24th century but is kept alive by a small group of aficionados. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each He keeps a baseball in his office (given to him by a strange alien halfway through the first season) and often clutches it and tosses it around when deep in thought. A baseball is a Ball used primarily in the sport of the same name Baseball. When the Dominion captures the station, he leaves the baseball in his office as a message that he intends to return (this can also be seen in the second-season three-parter, consisting of 'Homecoming', 'The Circle' and 'The Siege'). After Jadzia Dax's death, he takes the baseball with him to Earth, causing Kira to worry that he will not return. Kira Nerys, played by Nana Visitor, is a main character in Star Trek Deep Space Nine.
Like his father, a chef, Sisko also enjoys cooking. His father owns a restaurant in New Orleans and specialized in creole cuisine. Louisiana Creole cuisine is a style of Cooking originating in Louisiana (centered on the Greater New Orleans area that blends French,
Alter egos
Benjamin Sisko can also be identified as two other characters in the Star Trek universe:
Benny Russell
In the episode "Far Beyond the Stars", Sisko considers resigning his commission after losing an old friend during the Dominion War and the Prophets intervene making Sisko briefly live the life of "Benny Russell", an African-American science fiction short story writer in 1950s America. " Far Beyond the Stars " is a season six episode of Star Trek Deep Space Nine. In the Fictional Star Trek universe the Dominion War was a war between the Dominion, Cardassian Union and the Breen Confederacy African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa Every day, Russell faces the prejudices of his world - his publisher does not even allow his photograph to be printed. Russell writes a story called "Deep Space Nine" that takes place in a universe without prejudice and bigotry. However, his publisher refuses to release the story because he makes the commander of the space station a black man. A space station is an artificial structure designed for Humans to live in Outer space. This injustice eventually drives Benny insane; and soon after, Sisko finds himself back in the 24th century, understanding his place is aboard the station but questioning the nature of reality.
Later, in "Shadows and Symbols", Sisko experiences more flashbacks to his "life" as Benny, now in a mental institution, obsessively writing the episode, synchronously, on the wall. " Shadows and Symbols " is a seventh season episode of Star Trek Deep Space Nine first broadcast on October 7, 1998. Although it seems to be left ambiguous as to whether Benny is real or the Prophets' creation, at the end of this episode the wormhole alien he was hunting says, "The Kosst Amojan tried to stop you with a false vision" implying that the Kosst Amojan (a very powerful Pah-wraith) was implanting the Russell fantasy into Sisko's mind to throw him off his mission. In the fictional Star Trek universe Pah Wraiths (also spelled Pagh Wraiths Bajoran for Soul Wraiths are evil Bajoran Prophets non-corporeal life-forms
In a June 2006 interview, former producer Ira Steven Behr said that he contemplated making the entire Deep Space Nine series a writing of the character Benny Russell. Ira Steven Behr is an American Television producer and Scriptwriter. [6]
Gabriel Bell
Due to a time travel incident depicted in "Past Tense", Sisko unintentionally takes the place of Gabriel Bell, an important figure in early 21st century America. "Past Tense" is a two-part episode from the third season of Star Trek Deep Space Nine. The real Bell dies as a result of Sisko's presence, so Sisko takes his place in order to preserve the timeline. "Bell" instigates the Bell Riots, which helped change the course of human history. "Past Tense" is a two-part episode from the third season of Star Trek Deep Space Nine. Although Sisko is successful in fulfilling Bell's destiny and preserving the timeline, historical images of Bell show Sisko's image.
References
- ^ Episode "Shadows and Symbols"; Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Episode 2 of Season 7
- ^ Episode "Emissary"; Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Episode 1 of Season 1
- ^ Episodes "Homefront" & "Paradise Lost"; Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Episodes 10 & 11 of Season 4
- ^ Episode "Emissary"; Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Episode 1 of Season 1
- ^ Episodes The Search parts I & II; Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 3
- ^ Behr Compares 4400 to DS9 (2006-06-08). " Shadows and Symbols " is a seventh season episode of Star Trek Deep Space Nine first broadcast on October 7, 1998. " Emissary " is the Pilot episode of the Television series Star Trek Deep Space Nine. " Homefront " is an episode of the Television series Star Trek Deep Space Nine, the eleventh episode of the fourth season "Paradise Lost" is an episode of Star Trek Deep Space Nine, the eleventh episode of the fourth season " Emissary " is the Pilot episode of the Television series Star Trek Deep Space Nine. "The Search" is the title of a two-part episode of Star Trek Deep Space Nine, the first episode of the third season Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Retrieved on 2007-02-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1249 - Andrew of Longjumeau is dispatched by Louis IX of France as his ambassador to meet with the Khan of the Mongols
Okuda, Mike and Denise Okuda, with Debbie Mirek (1999). Michael Okuda is a graphic designer who is best known for his work on Star Trek. The Star Trek Encyclopedia. The Star Trek Encyclopedia A Reference Guide to the Future is an Encyclopedia of all the In-universe information from the Star Trek Pocket Books. ISBN 0-671-53609-5.
External links
- Benjamin Sisko article at Memory Alpha, a Star Trek wiki
- Emissary of the Prophets article at Memory Alpha
- StarTrek.com: Benjamin Sisko
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