Field of Fire (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
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"Field of Fire" | |
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode | |
Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 13 |
Directed by | Tony Dow |
Written by | Robert Hewitt Wolfe |
Featured music | Gregory Darryl Smith |
Production code | 563 |
Original air date | February 8, 1999 |
Guest appearances | |
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"Field of Fire" is the 163rd episode of the television series
Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the
Plot
Hector Ilario, a young DS9 crewmember, is found dead in his quarters. Dr. Bashir determines that he was killed by a bullet fired at close range from a TR-116, a prototype rifle design discontinued by Starfleet. Security chief Odo notes that a rifle fired at close range would leave powder burns on the victim, but no such marks are found on Ilario. Engineer Miles O'Brien eventually discovers how the killer gave the bullet a close-range trajectory without being in the same room as the victim—a miniature transporter was fitted to the weapon, beaming the bullet directly to the victim's quarters. Using a targeting sensor, the killer could target victims from anywhere on the station.
After a third officer is killed, Ezri notices that each victim had a photograph in their quarters of people laughing. Joran and Ezri conjecture that the killer hates laughter—most likely a Vulcan, as Vulcans are known for repressing emotions, and perhaps one who has recently suffered intense psychological trauma. During a chance encounter with a Vulcan named Chu'lak, Joran becomes convinced he is the killer. Researching Chu'lak's background, Ezri discovers that he was one of only six survivors of a vessel destroyed during the Dominion War.
As Ezri targets Chu'lak in his quarters with her TR-116, she sees that he intends to kill her next. The two aim their rifles at one another; Ezri fires first, wounding Chu'lak and throwing off his aim so that his shot misses her. Joran urges her to finish him off, but she calls a medical team instead.
Later, as Ezri performs the ritual to return Joran to her subconscious, he reminds her that he will always be part of her.
Reception
In 2014, Zack Handlen, writing for
References
- ^ Handlen, Zack (March 13, 2014). "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: "The Emperor's New Cloak"/"Field Of Fire"". The A.V. Club. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ DeCandido, Keith R.A. (January 9, 2015). "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Rewatch: "Field of Fire"". Tor.com. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ "The Best Star Trek Deep Space Nine Stories". Den of Geek. 2020-01-03. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
External links
- "Field of Fire" at IMDb
- Field of Fire at Memory Alpha
- "Field of Fire" at Wayback Machine (archived from the original at StarTrek.com)