Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (TV Series)

Call to Arms (1997)

Avery Brooks: Captain Benjamin 'Ben' Sisko

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• Captain Sisko : When I first took command of this post, all I wanted was to be somewhere else - anywhere but here. But now, five years later, this has become my home, and you have become my family. And leaving this station, leaving you, is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do -... - No victory can make this moment any easier for me. And I promise, I will not rest until I stand with you again, here... in this place where I belong.

• Captain Sisko : One thing is certain: we're losing the peace - which means a war could be our only... hope.

• Major Kira : Captain, as a major in the Bajoran Militia, I must officially protest Starfleet's refusal to turn over the station to my government.

  Captain Sisko : Your protest is duly noted.

  Major Kira : Good. Now, that that's over with - Kira Nerys reporting for duty.

• Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax : We should rendez-vous with the Federation task force in 48 hours.

  Doctor Bashir : And then what?

  Nog : And then we'll make the Dominion sorry they ever set foot in the Alpha Quadrant!

  Captain Sisko : Cadet, you took the words right out of my mouth.

• Gul Dukat : Captain Sisko. I don't suppose you would like to surrender and avoid unnecessary bloodshed?

  Captain Sisko : Absolutely not.

  Gul Dukat : I was hoping you'd say that.

• Leeta : Captain! Can we speak to you for a moment?

  Rom : If you're not too busy.

  Captain Sisko : Rom, go ahead.

  Rom : Would you marry me? I mean... us. I mean... would YOU... perform OUR... wedding ceremony?

• Major Kira : You want Bajor to sign the treaty with the Dominion? Why?

  Captain Sisko : Major, when I came here my orders were to protect Bajor and help your people rebuild from the occupation.

  Major Kira : You've succeeded.

  Captain Sisko : And I refuse to see everything we've accomplished torn down again. The sad truth is Major, that if there is a war now, the Federation can't guarantee the safety of Bajor. Which means Bajor must be kept out of the fighting. I don't like this any more than you do, but it's Bajor's only chance for survival.

• Captain Sisko : One thing I'll say for the Dominion: they're punctual.

• Chief O'Brien : I wish they'd just attack and get it over with.

  Captain Sisko : I have the feeling you're going to get your wish.

• Jake Sisko : Thanks for the invite, Dad. I haven't had a home-cooked meal since...

  Captain Sisko : Since the last time you were here.

• Jake Sisko : You're a public figure, Dad. You're the captain of the most important space station in the entire Federation. You're news!

  Captain Sisko : Don't remind me.

• Captain Sisko : As someone once said: these are the times that try men's souls.

• Captain Sisko : I guess I can't stop you from doing your job.

  Jake Sisko : Can I quote you on that?