Stardate 52861.3: Sisko takes command of the new Defiant-class ship USS Sao Paulo, which he is authorized to rename "Defiant". The ship is equipped with countermeasures against the Breen energy damping weapon. The Dominion destroys most of Damar's resistance movement, and claims that he himself is dead. The Cardassian civilians, however, are convinced that their new hero is still alive, and the resistance finds new supporters everywhere. Grand Nagus Zek, who has initiated social reforms on Ferenginar, decides to retire. To Quark's surprise, he declares that Rom should be his successor. Sisko learns that Kasidy is pregnant.

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