• Written by: Ira Steven Behr & Robert Hewitt Wolfe
• Directed by: Allan Kroeker
• Music by: Jay Chattaway
• Guest Cast:
  • Andrew J. Robinson (Garak)
  • Jeffrey Combs (Weyoun)
  • Marc Alaimo (Gul Dukat)
  • Max Grodenchik (Rom)
  • Aron Eisenberg (Nog)
  • J.G. Hertzler (Martok)
  • Chase Masterson (Leeta)
  • Melanie Smith (Ziyal)
  • Casey Biggs (Damar)

Stardate 50975.2: In order to stop the Dominion from sending caravans to Cardassia, Starfleet authorizes Sisko to place a minefield at the entrance to the wormhole. With war now imminent, a Bajor/Dominion non-aggression pact is signed with Sisko's endorsement, to ensure Bajor's survival. Rom and Leeta are married, and Worf and Dax become engaged, while Odo and Kira agree to set aside their relationship for now. When the Dominion attacks, the station must fight them off until the Defiant finishes setting the minefield - but all may already be lost.