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May 10, 2021May 10, 2021

Emissaries of Profits — “Meridian” and “Defiant”

To Coup or not to Coup? Things get political as the news on your side Androids and Assets team talks about headlines from 1994. Reviewing Season 3 episodes 8 and 9.

Meridian

The crew of Deep Space Nine is exploring the Gamma Quadrant, which is totally their job, and using a little warship to do it. They discover a planet that falls in and out of our dimension. Dax falls in love with a creep.

Defiant

Riker shows up on the Station. Kira makes nice and shows him around, even giving a tour of the Defiant. Ben works with Gul Dukat to find a Federation ship before it can kill innocent Cardassian civilians.

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April 26, 2021April 26, 2021

Emissaries of Profits — “The Abandoned” and “Civil Defense” ft. Continuum Drag

Continuum Drag joins the boys to review… Pogs, I guess, and Season 3 episodes 6 and 7.

The Abandoned

Odo is a father for a day after Quark buys a Jem’Hadar baby and immediately surrenders it to the state. Jake is dating an older woman and Ben doesn’t approve. Difficult fathering situations abound.

We reference this wonderful episode from Syfy Sistas during our discussion.

Civil Defense

Ben joins Jake on his job placement with O’Brien for a day. As they are working to convert an ore processing unit into a refinery. They trip a security subroutine and cause Cardassian counter rebellion measures to come into effect threatening the entire station.

Continuum Drag

Continuum Drag is an excellent podcast exploring the forgotten and little seen sci-fi television of yesterday.

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April 12, 2021April 12, 2021

Emissaries of Profits—”Equilibrium” and “Second Skin” Ft. Adventures in Ideology

We are joined by Candace and Charis of Adventures in Ideology to discuss “Equilibrium” and “Second Skin” from season 3.

Equilibrium

Jadzia Dax is vaguely remembering things that never happened and the Dax symbiont is beginning to die. The crew must take her to the Trill home world for gaslighting and reluctant medical treatment.

Second Skin

Kira Nerys is abducted by the Cardassians in a complex and compelling scheme to convince her she is a crypto-Cardassian and use her to unwittingly expose the leadership of the Cardassian dissident movement.

Adventures in Ideology

Adventures in Ideology is a new podcast that explores the the personal impacts of evangelical childhood indoctrination through the children’s radio drama Adventures in Odyssey. Candace and Charis share personal experience and critically review episodes of the Focus on The Family produced show. It is an excellent podcast and well worth your time. Steve fans will enjoy hearing more of him on the newly launched Adventures in Ideology Patreon.

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February 27, 2021February 27, 2021

Emissaries of Profits—The Dominion Introduction Arc

We’ve reached the end of season 2 and that means the Dominion is a thing! We’re covering the final episode of season 2 and the first two of season three. It’s all about the Dominion and remembering where Odo came from.

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February 15, 2021February 15, 2021

Emissaries of Profits — “Tribunal”

Consulting legal eagles from the Hugo, Girl! help us break down the Cardassian court system as we review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine‘s “Tribunal”. Season 2, episode 25.

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January 23, 2021January 23, 2021

Emissaries of Profits — “The Collaborator”

Vedek Bareil is running for Kai of Bajor but our favourite villain, Vedek Winn, sows doubt about his suitability and encourages Kira to look into his past. Kira discovers that the man she loves may have been responsible for the death of 43 Bajoran freedom fighters.

Referenced Video

What is Gold-Pressed Latinum worth? by EC Henry

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January 9, 2021January 9, 2021

Emissaries of Profits – “The Wire” and “Crossover”

In “The Wire” Bashir and Garak explore the intricacies of addiction and effective methods for treatment.

In “Crossover” we are subjected to the first mirror universe episode of Deep Space Nine. Kira and Bashir accidentally visit the mirror universe and change the course of history in an alternate world.

Here’s the link to our conversation with Premee Mohamed that Stephen referenced: https://androidsandassets.ca/the-dark-sciences-in-conversation-with-premee-mohamed/

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December 26, 2020December 26, 2020

EOP-The Maquis Part 1 and 2 Ft. Alan

The scientific application of Gun Smoke Theory (GST) is transforming the field of DS9 studies. Join us as we sit down with GST luminary and Steve’s Dad, Alan, to analyze The Maquis Parts 1 and 2.

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December 13, 2020December 13, 2020

Emissaries of Profits — “Profit and Loss” and “Blood Oath”

We talk about Season 2 episode 18 and 19 “Profit and Loss” and “Blood Oath”. Both episodes are about being a bro: what obligations do you have to other people and how do those obligations act as incentives?

We also have our inaugural segment “Hey Fellas” where we talk to our bros and provide important life advice.

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November 29, 2020November 29, 2020

Emissaries of Profits – Paradise and Shadowplay

This week we have two episodes, one spiritual essence. A journey into the existential horror of two people, and the healing power of sweet Crude Oil. The boys sit down to review Season 2 Ep 15 and 16 of Deep Space Nine.

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