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* SupremeChef: Joseph runs a restaurant with genuine ingredients and actual meal preparation in an era where replicators can serve up anything in under a second. That food of his must be ''amazing'' for him to stay in business.
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* ControlFreak: Odo hates disorder on the station and especially in his quarters, becoming infuriated when Dax pranks by moving his belongings by ''centimeters''. It's a changeling thing.

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* ControlFreak: Odo hates disorder on the station and especially in his quarters, becoming infuriated when Dax pranks him by moving his belongings by ''centimeters''. It's a changeling thing.
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* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: After Joseph's stroke, a distraught Sisko is left grappling with the paranoia the Founders have sown and how he actually thought his father ''was'' a Changeling. He tells Odo that there are times (like today) where he can't help wishing that the Constable had never found his people. An understanding Odo sadly admits he feels the same way sometimes too.
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* GentleGiant: President Jaresh-Inyo is quite large (his actor, Herschel Sparber, is 6'9), but he is highly reluctant to take aggressive action against the Dominion at the expense of liberty. He's a Grazerite, [[HerbivoresAreFriendly a herbivorous species that avoids confrontations]].)

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* GentleGiant: President Jaresh-Inyo is quite large (his actor, Herschel Sparber, is 6'9), but he is highly reluctant to take aggressive action against the Dominion at the expense of liberty. He's a Grazerite, [[HerbivoresAreFriendly a herbivorous species that avoids confrontations]].)
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* CustomUniform: The Starfleet personnel on Earth wear TNG-style uniforms and Sisko switches to wearing one during his stint as Chief of Earth Security.
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* NoodleIncident: Based on Quark's panicked pleas to RAF-cosplay O'Brien and Bashir, the Doctor and the Chief accidentally smashed Bar property on at least one other occasion.

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* AlienLunch: Why Nog likes eating at Sisko's--it's the only place where he can get tube grubs. And old Sisko actually considers putting them on the menu, though Nog is aghast when Joseph said [[ForeignQueasine he would cook them]].
--> '''Nog''': What good are tube grubs if they don't wriggle on the way down?


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* WeirdWorldWeirdFood: Why Nog likes eating at Sisko's--it's the only place where he can get tube grubs. And old Sisko actually considers putting them on the menu, though Nog is aghast when Joseph said [[ForeignQueasine he would cook them]].
--> '''Nog''': What good are tube grubs if they don't wriggle on the way down?
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** [[spoiler: Joseph Sisko argues that a really clever Founder could easily find a way around the Blood Tests and fool Starfleet. His fears will be vindicated next Season.]]

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** [[spoiler: Joseph Sisko argues that a really clever Founder could easily find a way around the Blood Tests blood tests and fool Starfleet. His fears will be vindicated next Season.season.]]
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* OutOfCharacterAlert: Odo catches on to the changeling posing as Leyton because of "Leyton's uncharacteristic hostility towards him.

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* OutOfCharacterAlert: Odo catches on to the changeling posing as Leyton because of "Leyton's "Leyton"'s uncharacteristic hostility towards him.
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** The Federation President says there hasn't been a state of emergency on Earth in a century, barring [[Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS3E26S4E1TheBestOfBothWorlds the Borg incident]]. Joseph Sisko mentions the near-invasion by the Borg as well, helping to drive home just how terrified people are of the Dominion. The incident that took place a century ago roughly lines up with [[Film/StarTrekIVTheVoyageHome whale probe incident]].

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** The Federation President says there hasn't been a state of emergency on Earth in a century, barring [[Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS3E26S4E1TheBestOfBothWorlds the Borg incident]]. Joseph Sisko mentions the near-invasion by the Borg as well, helping to drive home just how terrified people are of the Dominion. The incident that took place a century ago roughly lines up with [[Film/StarTrekIVTheVoyageHome the whale probe incident]].
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Sisko and Odo prepare to leave for Earth to deliver a security briefing on Changelings. Sisko is looking forward to seeing his father Joseph, a New Orleans restaurateur who is working too hard after a health scare. Jake is coming to, but he's less enthusiastic about being put to work at the restaurant. The wormhole has finally calmed down by the time they leave, though Kira is disappointed that it didn't lead to some great revelation from the prophets.

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Sisko and Odo prepare to leave for Earth to deliver a security briefing on Changelings. Sisko is looking forward to seeing his father Joseph, a New Orleans restaurateur who is working too hard after a health scare. Jake is coming to, too, but he's less enthusiastic about being put to work at the restaurant. The wormhole has finally calmed down by the time they leave, though Kira is disappointed that it didn't lead to some great revelation from the prophets.
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The wormhole has been opening seemingly at random for the last few hours, confusing the staff of Deep Space Nine. Odo is griping about pranks that Dax is playing on him when he's called to Ops. Upon his arrival, he finds that the crew has received an emergency message that a Romulan-Federation peace conference has been bombed, and there's video evidence that a Changeling was there at the time. It seems the Federation's worst hope has been realized: a Changeling infiltration of Earth.

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The wormhole has been opening seemingly at random for the last few hours, confusing the staff of Deep Space Nine. Odo is griping about pranks that Dax is playing on him when he's called to Ops. Upon his arrival, he finds that the crew has received an emergency message that a Romulan-Federation peace conference has been bombed, and there's video evidence that a Changeling was there at the time. It seems the Federation's worst hope fear has been realized: a Changeling infiltration of Earth.
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The wormhole has been opening seemingly at random for the last few hours, confusing the staff of Deep Space Nine. Odo is griping about Dax pranks that Dax is playing on him when he's called to Ops. Upon his arrival, he finds that the crew has received an emergency message that a Romulan-Federation peace conference has been bombed, and there's video evidence that a Changeling was there at the time. It seems the Federation's worst hope has been realized: a Changeling infiltration of Earth.

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The wormhole has been opening seemingly at random for the last few hours, confusing the staff of Deep Space Nine. Odo is griping about Dax pranks that Dax is playing on him when he's called to Ops. Upon his arrival, he finds that the crew has received an emergency message that a Romulan-Federation peace conference has been bombed, and there's video evidence that a Changeling was there at the time. It seems the Federation's worst hope has been realized: a Changeling infiltration of Earth.
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* AdultFear:
** An elderly parent with health problems who refuses to slow down or keep up with his medications.
** A terrorist attack on a place where people assumed they were safe.
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* EiffelTowerEffect: The Tower is seen outside the window of the President's office.
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** The office of the Federation President is located in Paris, just like in ''Film/StarTrekVITheUndiscoveredCountry.''
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Sisko is suddenly called away to his father's restaurant, where Joseph is refusing to submit to a blood test as per Sisko's own security protocol. Joseph argues that it's a violation of his rights, while Sisko implores him to fall in line for the sake of the Federation. Joseph becomes increasingly agitated until he cuts his hand, revealing that he's not a Changeling. But the elder Sisko realizes that his son was actually starting to doubt him, causing him to launch into an angry tirade that triggers a mild stroke. He's back on his feet the next day but unmoved on his principles.

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Sisko is suddenly called away to his father's restaurant, where Joseph is refusing to submit to a blood test as per Sisko's own security protocol. Joseph argues that it's a violation of his rights, while Sisko implores him to fall in line for the sake of the Federation. Joseph becomes increasingly agitated until he cuts his hand, the blood revealing that he's not a Changeling. But the elder Sisko realizes that his son was actually starting to doubt him, causing him to launch into an angry tirade that triggers a mild stroke. He's back on his feet the next day but unmoved on his principles.



Huddled in the darkened restaurant, Jake and Sisko are nonplussed to see Starfleet soldiers beam into the street.

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Huddled in the darkened restaurant, Jake and Sisko Joseph are nonplussed to see Starfleet soldiers beam into the street.
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The wormhole has been opening seemingly at random for the last few hours, confusing the staff of Deep Space Nine. Odo is griping about Dax pranks that Dax is playing on him when he's called to Ops. When he arrives, he finds that the crew has received an emergency message that a Romulan-Federation peace conference has been bombed, and there's video evidence that a Changeling was there at the time. It seems the Federation's worst hope has been realized: a Changeling infiltration of Earth.

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The wormhole has been opening seemingly at random for the last few hours, confusing the staff of Deep Space Nine. Odo is griping about Dax pranks that Dax is playing on him when he's called to Ops. When he arrives, Upon his arrival, he finds that the crew has received an emergency message that a Romulan-Federation peace conference has been bombed, and there's video evidence that a Changeling was there at the time. It seems the Federation's worst hope has been realized: a Changeling infiltration of Earth.
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* OutOfCharacterAlert: Odo catches on to the changeling posing as Leyton because of "Leyton"'s uncharacteristic hostility towards him.
* ProperlyParanoid: Jaresh-Inyo accuses Sisko and Leyton of being paranoid regarding their increased security measures--until Odo makes the above entrance, justifying their concerns.

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* OutOfCharacterAlert: Odo catches on to the changeling posing as Leyton because of "Leyton"'s "Leyton's uncharacteristic hostility towards him.
* ProperlyParanoid: Jaresh-Inyo accuses Sisko and Leyton of being paranoid regarding their increased security measures--until measures until Odo makes the above his surprise entrance, justifying their concerns.

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* LargeAndInCharge: Jaresh-Inyo certainly fits this trope in terms of physicality, though he lacks the force of personality associated with it.

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* LargeAndInCharge: Jaresh-Inyo certainly fits this trope in terms is president of physicality, though he lacks the force of personality associated with it.Federation and towers over the other people in his scenes. Ironically, he's very much against the aggressive tactics that Sisko and his allies propose.



* OrphanedPunchline: Courtesy of Quark.
-->'''Quark:''' Then the Andorian says "That's not my antenna!"

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* OrphanedPunchline: Courtesy of Quark.
-->'''Quark:''' Then
Quark: "Then the Andorian says "That's 'That's not my antenna!"antenna!'"
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Sisko, Benteen, and Odo quickly set about testing phaser scanners that will knock Changelings back into their liquid state. After getting shocked repeatedly, Odo suggests going a little beyond what he has a tolerance for just to be on the safe side. Their meeting is interrupted by Nog, who begs an audience with Sisko. It seems the young cadet is having even more trouble fitting in than he'd expected. He requests that Sisko recommend him for an application to Red Squad, a brand-new elite corps of cadets who receive special privileges and training. Sisko has never heard of it but agrees just to get Nog off his back. He next visits his father and confronts him about failing to take care of his health, but the old man remains characteristically stubborn.

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Sisko, Benteen, and Odo quickly set about testing phaser scanners that will knock Changelings back into their liquid state. After getting shocked repeatedly, Odo suggests going a little beyond what he has a tolerance for just to be on the safe side. Their meeting is interrupted by Nog, who begs an audience with Sisko. It seems the young cadet is having even more trouble fitting in than he'd expected. He requests that Sisko recommend him for an application to Red Squad, a brand-new elite corps of cadets who receive special privileges and training. Sisko has never heard of it but agrees just to get Nog off his back. He next visits his father and confronts him about failing to take care of his health, but the old man remains characteristically stubborn.



Sisko is suddenly called away to his father's restaurant, where Joseph is refusing to submit to a blood test as per Sisko's own security protocol. Joseph argues that it's a violation of his rights, while Sisko implores him to fall in line for the sake of the Federation. Joseph becomes increasingly agitated until he cuts his hand, revealing that he's not a Changeling. But the elder Sisko realizes that his son was actually starting to doubt him, causing him to launch into an angry tirade that triggers a mild stroke. He's back on his feet the next day, but unmoved on his principles.

Suddenly, a global power outage plunges Earth into darkness and knocks out all of its defenses. The planet is a sitting duck for a Dominion invasion. If they managed to scrounge up a cloaking device after destroying the Romulan-Cardassian fleet, they might have a whole cloaked armada poised to attack even now. Using the runabout's transporters, Sisko and company confront the President and recommend that the planet enact martial law, putting armed Starfleet personnel on every street corner to prepare for a possible attack and show the people that the government has things under control. The President sees this as a horrible overreach but has no choice.

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Sisko is suddenly called away to his father's restaurant, where Joseph is refusing to submit to a blood test as per Sisko's own security protocol. Joseph argues that it's a violation of his rights, while Sisko implores him to fall in line for the sake of the Federation. Joseph becomes increasingly agitated until he cuts his hand, revealing that he's not a Changeling. But the elder Sisko realizes that his son was actually starting to doubt him, causing him to launch into an angry tirade that triggers a mild stroke. He's back on his feet the next day, day but unmoved on his principles.

Suddenly, a global power outage plunges Earth into darkness and knocks out all of its defenses. The planet is a sitting duck for a Dominion invasion. If they the Jem'Hadar managed to scrounge up a cloaking device after destroying the Romulan-Cardassian fleet, they the Dominion might have a whole cloaked armada poised to attack even now. Using the runabout's transporters, Sisko and company confront the President and recommend that the planet enact martial law, putting armed Starfleet personnel on every street corner to prepare for a possible attack and show the people that the government has things under control. The President sees this as a horrible overreach but has no choice.
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* BigBlackout: UpToEleven--all of Earth goes dark, apparently because of Dominion sabotage.

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* BigBlackout: UpToEleven--all All of Earth goes dark, apparently because of Dominion sabotage.

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* CassandraTruth: The elder Sisko actually figures out how the Changelings could easily get around blood screenings, and is completely ignored.
** To be fair, the elder Sisko only mentioned that possibility during a rant which was cut off by him ''having a stroke,'' so Captain Sisko could easily have forgotten the idea in the rush to save his father's life.

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* CassandraTruth: The elder Sisko actually figures out how the Changelings could easily get around blood screenings, and is completely ignored.
** To be fair, the elder Sisko only mentioned that possibility during a rant
which was cut off by him ''having a stroke,'' so Captain Sisko could easily have forgotten the idea in the rush to save his father's life.gets ignored. It will later turn out that he's correct.



** The Federation President says there hasn't been a state of emergency on Earth in a century, barring [[Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS3E26S4E1TheBestOfBothWorlds the Borg incident]]. Joseph Sisko mentions the near-invasion by the Borg as well, helping to drive home just how terrified people are of the Dominion.
** It's also roughly the right time since the [[Film/StarTrekIVTheVoyageHome whale probe incident]].
** Quark mentions the time he spent as [[Recap/StarTrekDeepSpaceNineS04E01E02TheWayOfTheWarrior ship's cook on a Ferengi freighter]].
** Sisko and Odo cite the failed Obsidian Order/Tal Shiar [[Recap/StarTrekDeepSpaceNineS03E21TheDieIsCast attack]] when trying to get Jaresh-Inyo to declare martial law. Sisko and Odo both fear the Dominion may have salvaged the armada's cloaking tech from the wreckage and used it to sneak through the Bajoran Wormhole to attack Earth.

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** The Federation President says there hasn't been a state of emergency on Earth in a century, barring [[Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS3E26S4E1TheBestOfBothWorlds the Borg incident]]. Joseph Sisko mentions the near-invasion by the Borg as well, helping to drive home just how terrified people are of the Dominion.
** It's also
Dominion. The incident that took place a century ago roughly the right time since the lines up with [[Film/StarTrekIVTheVoyageHome whale probe incident]].
** Quark again mentions the time he spent as [[Recap/StarTrekDeepSpaceNineS04E01E02TheWayOfTheWarrior ship's cook on a Ferengi freighter]].
** Sisko and Odo cite the failed Obsidian Order/Tal Shiar [[Recap/StarTrekDeepSpaceNineS03E21TheDieIsCast attack]] when trying to get Jaresh-Inyo to declare martial law. Sisko and Odo both fear the Dominion may have salvaged the armada's cloaking tech from the wreckage and used it to sneak through the Bajoran Wormhole to attack Earth.
freighter]].



* EvilIsPetty: The changeling disguised as Leyton goes out of its way to unnecessarily insult Odo, clueing him in to what's going on.

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* EvilIsPetty: The changeling disguised as Leyton goes out of its way to unnecessarily insult Odo, clueing him Odo in to what's going on.



* {{Foreshadowing}}: [[spoiler: Joseph Sisko argues that a really clever Founder could easily find a way around the Blood Tests and fool Starfleet. His fears will be vindicated next Season.]]

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: {{Foreshadowing}}:
** O'Brien and Bashir return from a holosuite adventure fighting in the Battle of Britain, and they discuss the pressure that befalls men who are fighting for their homeland. Pretty soon, the Federation will confront its own threat to its homeland.
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[[spoiler: Joseph Sisko argues that a really clever Founder could easily find a way around the Blood Tests and fool Starfleet. His fears will be vindicated next Season.]]



* GentleGiant: President Jaresh-Inyo is freakin' huge (his actor, Herschel Sparber, is almost seven feet tall), but he comes across as timid and almost afraid to use the powers of his office to combat the changeling threat. The writers and producers disliked the character for this reason, feeling that Jaresh-Inyo came across as too weak to be taken seriously as a president. (According to source material, he's a Grazerite, [[HerbivoresAreFriendly a herbivorous species that avoids confrontations]].)

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* GentleGiant: President Jaresh-Inyo is freakin' huge quite large (his actor, Herschel Sparber, is almost seven feet tall), 6'9), but he comes across as timid and almost afraid is highly reluctant to use take aggressive action against the powers of his office to combat Dominion at the changeling threat. The writers and producers disliked the character for this reason, feeling that Jaresh-Inyo came across as too weak to be taken seriously as a president. (According to source material, he's expense of liberty. He's a Grazerite, [[HerbivoresAreFriendly a herbivorous species that avoids confrontations]].)



* NoodleIncident: After downing his beer, O'Brien almost smashes his mug before Quark stops him. Apparently, he's actually done it at least once.



--> '''Joseph Sisko:''' Benjamin Lafayette Sisko! What the '''hell''' has gotten into your head?
** In Ben's defense, a) he was under a ''lot'' of strain at the time, and b) his father was acting strangely--not going to see a doctor for a checkup on his ''heart transplant'', refusing blood screenings, and not eating... all things that Changeling Infiltrators might avoid doing. These two factors combine into a rather unfortunately timed package.
** Except, of course, that a Changeling infiltrator would be able to give blood and fake eating/drinking, which Odo had already demonstrated being able to do. Leaping to conclusions from vague clues makes ''everyone'' look suspicious.

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--> '''Joseph Sisko:''' Benjamin Lafayette Sisko! What the '''hell''' has gotten into your head?
** In Ben's defense, a) he was under a ''lot'' of strain at the time, and b) his father was acting strangely--not going to see a doctor for a checkup on his ''heart transplant'', refusing blood screenings, and not eating... all things that Changeling Infiltrators might avoid doing. These two factors combine into a rather unfortunately timed package.
** Except, of course, that a Changeling infiltrator would be able to give blood and fake eating/drinking, which Odo had already demonstrated being able to do. Leaping to conclusions from vague clues makes ''everyone'' look suspicious.
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A bombing at a Romulan-Federation peace conference confirms the worst: The Founders have infiltrated Earth. And the methods to protect the planet may send the Federation into jackbooted paranoia.

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A bombing The wormhole has been opening seemingly at random for the last few hours, confusing the staff of Deep Space Nine. Odo is griping about Dax pranks that Dax is playing on him when he's called to Ops. When he arrives, he finds that the crew has received an emergency message that a Romulan-Federation peace conference confirms has been bombed, and there's video evidence that a Changeling was there at the worst: time. It seems the Federation's worst hope has been realized: a Changeling infiltration of Earth.

Sisko and Odo prepare to leave for Earth to deliver a security briefing on Changelings. Sisko is looking forward to seeing his father Joseph, a New Orleans restaurateur who is working too hard after a health scare. Jake is coming to, but he's less enthusiastic about being put to work at the restaurant.
The Founders have infiltrated Earth. And wormhole has finally calmed down by the methods time they leave, though Kira is disappointed that it didn't lead to protect some great revelation from the planet may send prophets.

The pair arrive on Earth and are warmly greeted by Admiral Leyton and his adjutant, Commander Benteen. Leyton, a former commanding officer of Sisko's, promptly names him Chief of Starfleet Security in the face of the Changeling threat. Newly minted, Sisko arrives at his father's restaurant, where he finds Joseph gregariously hosting a packed house. Sisko asks him about his health, but Joseph brusquely brushes such concerns aside. During the reunion, the fresh cadet Nog arrives to reconnect with Jake.

Some time later, Sisko and Leyton meet with the President of
the Federation to offer their recommendations for strict new security measures. The President is unwilling to infringe on the rights of Federation citizens for a threat he feels is overblown. Then Odo transforms from his disguise as Sisko's carrying case, demonstrating to the shocked President that Changelings can infiltrate anywhere without the recommended security measures. The President begrudgingly relents, and Sisko assures him that it's the right choice to save Earth.

Sisko, Benteen, and Odo quickly set about testing phaser scanners that will knock Changelings back
into jackbooted paranoia.their liquid state. After getting shocked repeatedly, Odo suggests going a little beyond what he has a tolerance for just to be on the safe side. Their meeting is interrupted by Nog, who begs an audience with Sisko. It seems the young cadet is having even more trouble fitting in than he'd expected. He requests that Sisko recommend him for an application to Red Squad, a brand-new elite corps of cadets who receive special privileges and training. Sisko has never heard of it but agrees just to get Nog off his back. He next visits his father and confronts him about failing to take care of his health, but the old man remains characteristically stubborn.

In a park, Leyton and Benteen catch Odo transforming back from a seagull. Benteen compliments his abilities, but Leyton has become suddenly standoffish. Odo confronts Leyton and attempts to shake his hand, which Leyton refuses. Odo grabs hold of Leyton and reveals him to be a Changeling spy, but the Changeling transforms into a seagull and escapes. Back in the Starfleet headquarters, the real Leyton sees this development as cause for increased security crackdowns, something the President will surely oppose.

Sisko is suddenly called away to his father's restaurant, where Joseph is refusing to submit to a blood test as per Sisko's own security protocol. Joseph argues that it's a violation of his rights, while Sisko implores him to fall in line for the sake of the Federation. Joseph becomes increasingly agitated until he cuts his hand, revealing that he's not a Changeling. But the elder Sisko realizes that his son was actually starting to doubt him, causing him to launch into an angry tirade that triggers a mild stroke. He's back on his feet the next day, but unmoved on his principles.

Suddenly, a global power outage plunges Earth into darkness and knocks out all of its defenses. The planet is a sitting duck for a Dominion invasion. If they managed to scrounge up a cloaking device after destroying the Romulan-Cardassian fleet, they might have a whole cloaked armada poised to attack even now. Using the runabout's transporters, Sisko and company confront the President and recommend that the planet enact martial law, putting armed Starfleet personnel on every street corner to prepare for a possible attack and show the people that the government has things under control. The President sees this as a horrible overreach but has no choice.

Huddled in the darkened restaurant, Jake and Sisko are nonplussed to see Starfleet soldiers beam into the street.

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* {{Foreshadowing}}:} [[spoiler: Joseph Sisko argues that a really clever Founder could easily find a way around the Blood Tests and fool Starfleet. His fears will be vindicated next Season.]]

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* {Foreshadowing}: [[spoiler: Joseph Sisko argues that a really clever Founder could easily find a way around the Blood Tests and fool Starfleet. His fears will be vindicated next Season.]]

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** Sisko and Odo cite the failed Obsidian Order/Tal Shiar [[Recap/StarTrekDeepSpaceNineS03E21TheDieIsCast attack]] when trying to get Jaresh-Inyo to declare martial law. Sisko and Odo both fear the Dominion may have salvaged the armada's cloaking tech from the wreckage and used it to sneak through the Bajoran Wormhole to attack Earth.


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* {Foreshadowing}: [[spoiler: Joseph Sisko argues that a really clever Founder could easily find a way around the Blood Tests and fool Starfleet. His fears will be vindicated next Season.]]
** Just before leaving for Earth, O'Brien asks Odo to pass on a message to his family in Dublin. When Odo asks Bashir if he'd like to do the same, Bashir declines. We'll find out why next Season in "Doctor Bashir, I Presume?".
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* {{Foreshadowing}}:
** When chewing out Ben over his paranoia, the elder Sisko remarks that if he were a Changeling, he'd suck the blood out of some poor solid in order to beat the blood screenings. It's revealed in the next season that, whether it's in this exact way or another way, the Dominion had already figured out how to beat blood screenings by this point in the timeline.
** When Odo offers to check in on O'Brien's and Bashir's families, Bashir tells him not to bother. [[spoiler:Probably because of the [[Recap/StarTrekDeepSpaceNineS05E16DrBashirIPresume family secret]].]]
** Jake assures Nog that one day he'll get to join Red Squad. [[Recap/StarTrekDeepSpaceNineS06E22Valiant Yeah, about that...]]

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* ContinuityNod: The Federation President says there hasn't been a state of emergency on Earth in a century, barring [[Recap/StarTrekTheNextGenerationS3E26S4E1TheBestOfBothWorlds the Borg incident]]. Joseph Sisko mentions the near-invasion by the Borg as well, helping to drive home just how terrified people are of the Dominion.

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* RedHerring: The episode deliberately sets it up to look like Joseph Sisko might be a Changeling, beginning when Ben notices that he isn't eating when he serves him and Jake dinner (he claims he ate before they arrived; Ben suspects, probably correctly, that his health issues are to blame). He isn't.

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