![]() ![]() He looks forward to a new life of unending wealth, avarice, and indulgence. Quark's tale revolves around Zek's announcement of retirement and the fact Zek intends to name Quark the next Nagus. But the difference here is that we see now where Ferengi society has gone, and where Quark is standing when the music stops. Some of the common Ferengi episode problems find their way into this episode. ![]() (" The Emperor's New Cloak," " Profit and Lace," " Ferengi Love Songs," " Prophet Motive," the list goes on.) The biggest problem is that Ferengi shows simply aren't funny, and they prove too obvious and overplayed. More often than not, I haven't enjoyed them. I've never been a big fan of Ferengi episodes. Quark's story-undoubtedly DS9's last visit to Ferengi society-is without a doubt comedy, but behind it is a bizarre ring of truth. But despite the fact the jokes aren't meant to be taken seriously, there's something about the character undercurrent that can be. It perhaps helps to know that the line was lifted almost directly from the speech Picard made in First Contact, and that First Contact co-writer Ron Moore probably had it in mind when he co-wrote "Dogs of War." It's refreshing to see an inside joke taken to such a blatantly over-the-top, self-referential, take-us-none-seriously extreme. Then he yells: "The line has to be drawn here! This far, and no further!" And he realizes he hasn't been immune from the changes over the years he sees that he has gone "soft." He launches into a histrionic tirade that continues to build in amusement as Quark's disgust is unleashed. He has watched as Ferengi society around him has become, in his view, a travesty. ![]() There's a moment in "The Dogs of War" when Quark has had enough. Nutshell: Uneven, but it does well for setting us up for the grand finish while bringing closure to Quark's character arc. It's a tidy little arrangement, wouldn't you say?" - Odo to Sisko Review by Jamahl Epsicokhan "Interesting, isn't it? The Federation claims to abhor Section 31's tactics, but when they need the dirtywork done, they look the other way. ![]() For more information, please visit the FAQ post on our blog.Star Trek: Deep Space Nine "The Dogs of War" If you currently have more than 8 Transwarp Cells, you would not be able to claim the Chest, unless you’ve spent some and have less than 8 Cells again. Transwarp Cells LimitYou can have up to 8 Transwarp Cells in your inventory. Borg Tactical Probes are hard to defeat, unless you are using the Vi’dar ship. This is intended and meant to protect players from warping to the new systems before they are ready to fight off the Borg Tactical Probes. Obtaining Transwarp CellsOnce you built the Vi’dar ship, Transwarp Cells can be obtained through a chest in your Gifts Section available every 22 hours. Transwarp Cells are always consumed for initiating the travel. Note that by cancelling the warp you would lose those Cells. Once a warp is initiated the required amount of Transwarp Cells will be used from your inventory. Using Transwarp CellsYou can now travel to the new Borg Systems using Transwarp Cells.
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