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''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' (sometimes abbreviated to ''DS9'') is a science fiction television series set in the ''Star Trek'' universe in the Milky Way galaxy, in the years 2369–2375. In contrast to the setting of the other ''Star Trek'' TV shows, it takes place on a space station instead of a starship, so as not to have two series with starships at the same time (the starship USS ''Defiant'' was introduced in season 3, but the station remained the primary setting for the show). This made continuing story arcs and the appearance of recurring characters much more feasible. The show is noted for its well-developed characters, its original, complex plots, religious themes and for starring the only black captain of all the ''Star Trek'' series to be featured as the show's protagonist. The series often showcased darker themes, less physical exploration of space, and (in later seasons) an emphasis on many aspects of war. ''DS9'' premiered in 1993 and ran for seven seasons until 1999. Rooted in Gene Roddenberry’s ''Star Trek'' universe, it was the first ''Trek'' spin-off created without direct involvement from Roddenberry, although he did give his blessing to the concept shortly before his death in 1991. The series was created by Rick Berman and Michael Piller, at the request of Brandon Tartikoff, and was produced by Paramount Television. Key writers, in addition to Berman and Piller, included showrunner Ira Steven Behr, Robert Hewitt Wolfe, Ronald D. Moore, Peter Allan Fields, Bradley Thompson, David Weddle, Hans Beimler, and René Echevarria. ''DS9'' began while ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' was still on the air and there were a few crossover episodes between the two shows. The station's first appearance in ''TNG'' was during the sixth season episode "Birthright". In addition, two ''Next Generation'' characters, Miles O'Brien and (from Season 4 onwards) Worf, became regular members of ''DS9''. The station also appeared in the ''Star Trek: Voyager'' pilot episode, "Caretaker". ==Premise== ''DS9'' centers on the formerly Cardassian space station Terok Nor. After the Bajorans have liberated themselves from the long and brutal Cardassian Occupation, the United Federation of Planets is invited by the Bajoran Provisional Government to administer joint control of the station, which initially orbits Bajor. The station is renamed Deep Space Nine. According to co-creator Berman, he and Piller had considered setting the new series on a colony planet, but they felt a space station would both appeal more to viewers and save money that would be required for on-location shooting for a "land-based" show. However, they were certain they did not want the show to be set aboard a starship because ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' was still in production at the time and, in Berman’s words, it "just seemed ridiculous to have two shows—two casts of characters—that were off going where no man has gone before."〔The featurette "A Bold New Beginning" can be found on the DVD set ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – The Complete First Season''. In it, Rick Berman and others detail the early design phases of the series and what their goals were in creating it.〕 In the pilot, the station is moved near the mouth of the newly discovered Bajoran wormhole, allowing access to the distant, unexplored Gamma Quadrant. It quickly becomes a center for exploration, interstellar trade, political maneuvering, and eventually open conflict. While its predecessors tended to restore the ''status quo ante'' at the end of each episode, allowing out-of-order viewing, ''DS9'' contains story arcs that span shows—or seasons—and one installment often builds upon those that aired earlier, with several having cliffhanger endings. Michael Piller believed this to be one of the series' best qualities, allowing repercussions of past episodes to influence future events and remain with the show, forcing characters to "learn that actions have consequences".〔 This trend was especially noticeable toward the series' finale, by which time the show was scripted—intentionally—very much as a serial.〔〔 Unlike in ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'', interpersonal conflicts were featured prominently in ''DS9''. This was at the suggestion of ''Star Trek: The Next Generation''s writers (many of whom also wrote for ''DS9'') because they felt that the prohibition limited their ability to develop interesting stories. In Piller's words, "people who come from different places—honorable, noble people—will naturally have conflicts".〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Star Trek: Deep Space Nine」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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