History Recap / StarTrekDeepSpaceNineS01E15Progress

* BrokenAesop: Subverted. At first it seems the [[AnAesop Aesop]] of the story is that Mullibok's rebellion against the Bajoran government is just as valid as Kira's rebellion against the Cardassian occupation was, even though she was fighting against genocidal tyrants, while he is fighting against something that will benefit hundreds of thousands of Bajorans. However, in the end the real Aesop is that Kira has to learn, against her instincts as former freedom fighter, that sometimes the right thing to do is to side with the authority against the rebel.

* BrokenAesop: Subverted. At first it seems the [[AnAesop Aesop]] of the story is that Mullibok's rebellion against the Bajoran government is as valid as Kira's rebellion against the Cardassian occupation, even though she was fighting against genocidal tyrants, while he is fighting against something that will benefit hundreds of thousands of Bajorans. However, in the end the real Aesop is that Kira has to learn, against her instincts as former freedom fighter, that sometimes the right thing to do is to side with the authority against the rebel.

* SeriesContinuityError: Only four episodes ago, in the [[Recap/StarTrekDeepSpaceNineS01E11TheNagus "The Nagus"]], it was stated that Bajor has three moons, but in this episode they are drilling one of its ''five'' moons.

* TechnologyMarchesOn: [[TheNewTens Nowadays]] powering a few hundred thousand homes wouldn't require tapping the core of the planet, there are several alternatives offered by late 20[[superscript:th]]/early 21[[superscript:st]] century technology. Imagine how much the technology would improve between now and 2370.
** Geothermal power plants would work just fine without causing any ecological desolation. Iceland[[note]]pop. 325,000+[[/note]] already gets most of its power this way. There's also the added bonus of essentially free heat for many homes, as well."
** Solar power can be used for heating[[labelnote:really!]]Don't believe it? Fill a black container with water and leave it out in the sun for a while, then see what happens if you try to drink it[[/labelnote]] ''and'' power. In 300 years there would probably be the technology to put huge solar satellites in orbit that would transmit the power to the surface.
** Hydroelectric power doesn't always require [[JustForPun damn big dams]] on a river. Alternatives can best be described as "windmills under water," whether that water is a river or the ocean. Speaking of windmills...
** Wind power. If there's an atmosphere, there's wind.

* TechnologyMarchesOn: [[TheNewTens Nowadays]] powering a few hundred thousand homes wouldn't require tapping the core of the planet, there are several alternatives offered by late 20[[superscript:th]]/early 21[[superscript:st]] century technology. Imagine how much the technology would improve between now and 2370.
** Geothermal power plants would work just fine without causing any ecological desolation. Iceland[[note]]pop. 325,000+[[/note]] already gets most of its power this way. There's also the added bonus of essentially free heat for many homes, as well."
** Solar power can be used for heating[[labelnote:really!]]Don't believe it? Fill a black container with water and leave it out in the sun for a while, then see what happens if you try to drink it[[/labelnote]] ''and'' power. In 300 years there would probably be the technology to put huge solar satellites in orbit that would transmit the power to the surface.
** Hydroelectric power doesn't always require [[JustForPun damn big dams]] on a river. Alternatives can best be described as "windmills under water," whether that water is a river or the ocean. Speaking of windmills...
** Wind power. If there's an atmosphere, there's wind.

** Geothermal power plants would work just fine without causing any ecological desolation. Iceland[[note:]]pop. 325,000+[[/note]] already gets most of its power this way. There's also the added bonus of essentially free heat for many homes, as well."

** The Federation would probably consider this an internal matter. Furthermore, it's very probable the energy generated by the matter is for more than just the ones which are desperately counting on it now.

* PlotHole[=/=]SciFiWritersHaveNoSenseOfScale: As observed by Website/StarDestroyerDotNet [[http://stardestroyer.net/Empire/Database/Query-ST.php?Series=DS9&Category=Realism&EpName=Progress&Keywords=&Quotes=&Analysis=&Submit=Submit here]]. Hmm, Bajor's got an electrical power shortage calculated at a few hundred thousand households. Should the Federation just build them a fusion reactor? No, let's wreck a life-bearing moon and kick all the inhabitants off. This would be a fine story in a modern-day Earth setting, but not for an entire planet of billions of inhabitants.

The old man tells her that as long as his home is there, that's where he's staying. In response, Kira likewise phasers his house, leaving him nowhere to return. Persuaded at last, he has no choice but to agree with her that it's time to move on, and the episode ends with her preparing to beam Mulllibok and herself off the moon.

* PlotHole: As observed by Website/StarDestroyerDotNet [[http://stardestroyer.net/Empire/Database/Query-ST.php?Series=DS9&Category=Realism&EpName=Progress&Keywords=&Quotes=&Analysis=&Submit=Submit here]]. Hmm, Bajor's got an electrical power shortage calculated at a few hundred thousand households. Should the Federation just build them a fusion reactor? No, let's wreck a life-bearing moon and kick all the inhabitants off. (Possible explanation: in later episodes, Bajorans did chide the Federation for being stingy with its foreign aid to Bajor, though in the Federation's defense Bajor was, at times, also too proud to go begging to the Federation for these much-needed resources.)

* TheNeedsOfTheMany: In full effect here. Three stubborn farmers aren't going to stop progress.

Beaming down to the surface, Kira is confronted by two mute Bajoran's brandishing farm tools at her. They are called off by a third Bajoran, a cranky old farmer named Mullibok.

While playing cards in the corner of Quarks, Nog overhears Quark flipping his lid over being stuck with 5000 wrappages of Yamok Sauce; a seasoning only Cardassians can stomach. While Quark is peeved at having to write these off as a loss, Nog spies an opportunity.

* PlotHole: As observed by Website/StarDestroyerDotNet [[http://stardestroyer.net/Empire/Database/Query-ST.php?Series=DS9&Category=Realism&EpName=Progress&Keywords=&Quotes=&Analysis=&Submit=Submit here]]. Hmm, Bajor's got an electrical power shortage calculated at a few hundred thousand households. Should the Federation just build them a fusion reactor? No, let's wreck a life-bearing moon and kick all the inhabitants off. (In later episodes, Bajorans did chide the Federation for being stingy with its foreign aid, though in the Federation's defense Bajor was, at times, also too proud to go begging to the Federation for resources.

While playing cards in the corner of Quarks, Nog overhears Quark flipping his lid over being stuck with 5000 wrappages of Yamok Sauce. A food only Cardassians can stomach. While Quark is pissed off, Nog spies an opportunity.

The main plot kicks in next. The Bajoran moon of Jeraddo is about to have its core tapped. Turning it into a moon sized power plant that will provide power to several hundred thousand homes on Bajor. The few residents of the moon have been evacuated, because the process will render the moon uninhabitable. But when Dax and Kira take a runabout on a routine check, they discover three lifeforms still present on the surface.

Back on [=DS9=], Nog and Jake attempt to sell their stock of Yamok sauce to an alien freighter captain who deals with Cardassians. He turns down the purchase, but offers an exchange: 14400 self-sealing stem bolts. Set to be purchased by a Bajoran who was short on cash. Nog isn't thrilled about not making any latinum, but Jake convinces him to agree. He later acquires Quarks supply of Yamok sauce. He's just happy to be rid of the nuisance.

Back on Jeraddo, Mullibok is doing all he can to waste Kira's time. Making a dinner that will take several hours to prepare, and trying to piss Kira off badly enough that she'll leave. But it's just the opposite. Kira finds herself taking a shine to the old man. Mullibok knows Jeraddo's core is set to be tapped, but he doesn't care. He's staying on his farm even if it means death.

Mullibok starts telling tall tales about how he came to start farming on Jeraddo. Such as digging with his bare hands, and crushing mineralized dirt with his teeth. Kira decides to share her stories of the resistance with in turn. When Mullibok makes light of the occupation, Kira is indignant. Telling the only reason they weren't wiped out was "By hanging on like fanatics." Much to her dismay, she realizes the resistance is much like Mulllibok. And he's still not moving.

Nog and Jake inspect their supply of self-sealing stem bolts. Problem being, they have no idea what they do. Even [[MrFixit O'Brien]] has never heard of them before. With a huge crate of mysterious parts stuck on them, Jake and Nog(Under the alias of "The Noh-Jay Consortium") contact the intended recipient.

He still doesn't have the cash, but offers yet another exchange: seven tessipates of land. Nog isn't thrilled about getting dirt and no money, but Jake once again convinces him it will work out.

He survives, but ''still'' wont move. After Bashir treats his injuries, Kira stays behind to look after him and talk him into leaving.

Sisko visits her on Jerrado, and manages to uncover why Kira is so adamant about helping him: She's been in his position before. The trampled on underdog, at the mercy of powerful government forces. He assures her she's on the right side, that Bajor needs her, and leaves.

While brooding in their usual corner, Jake and Nog overhear their big break: The Bajoran Government is trying to build on a strip of land owned by four different people. They've contacted three, but the mysterious "Noh-Jay Consortium" is impossible to reach. Nog reveals he and Jake are said consortium, and offers his uncle a deal. For 5 bars of Latinum of course.

Returning again to Mullibok, Kira helps him finish a kiln he's been working on...and promptly blows it to bits. She's been nice long enough. Mullibok is coming with her, whether he likes it or not.

The old man tells her that as long as his home is there, that's where he's staying. So Kira does what needs to be done. She sets fire to the house, leaving him nowhere to return. The episodes end with her preparing to beam herself and Mulllibok off the moon.

* PlotHole: As observed by Website/StarDestroyerDotNet [[http://stardestroyer.net/Empire/Database/Query-ST.php?Series=DS9&Category=Realism&EpName=Progress&Keywords=&Quotes=&Analysis=&Submit=Submit here]]. Hmm, Bajor's got an electrical power shortage calculated at a few hundred thousand households. Should the Federation just build them a fusion reactor? No, let's wreck a life-bearing moon and kick all the inhabitants off.

Back on [=DS9=], Nog and Jake attempt to sell their stock of Yamok sauce to an alien freighter captain who deals with Cardassians. He turns down the purchase, but offers an exchange: 100 self-sealing stem bolts. Set to be purchased by a Bajoran who was short on cash. Nog isn't thrilled about not making any latinum, but Jake convinces him to agree. He later acquires Quarks supply of Yamok sauce. He's just happy to be rid of the nuisance.

* TheVoiceless: Mullibok's two farmer friends. All we known is [[NoodleIncident "The Cardassians saw to that."]]