The Defiant crew crash-lands their captured Jem'Hadar fighter only to find themselves in conflict with a Jem'Hadar crew that crashed there two days previously. And a shocking demonstration forces Kira to come face to face with the horror of what she's been doing. (Full recap in progress.)

This episode contains examples of:

  • Famous Last Words: "EVIL MUST BE OPPOSED!"
    • "Our death is glory to the Founders."
  • Heel Realization: Vedek Yassim's suicide causes Kira to come to this.
  • Hypocritical Humor: O'Brien can say "damn", but he tells Nog "watch your mouth!" when Nog does it back.
  • Moment Of Funny: "I tore my pants!"
  • Real Life Writes the Plot: Because Terry Farrell has a severe sunlight allergy, Jadzia was seriously injured at the beginning of the episode and spent most of her time in the cave.
  • Red Shirt: Lieutenant Neeley and Ensign Gordon were never seen after this episode, though Neeley defies the trope by surviving.
  • Worthy Opponent: Remata'Klan is arguably one of the most honorable Jem'Hadar ever portrayed.