Sisko contacts Elim Garak because of his skills at retrieving highly classified and guarded information (namely, secret Dominion war plans that Sisko can employ in convincing the Romulan government). She convinces him that what he needs is "solid proof" to convince the Romulans that the Dominion is planning on conquering them after they are done with the Federation Alliance. When Dax role-plays the Romulan devil's advocate in a mock debate, Sisko determines how to get them into the war on their side. Initially, Sisko's objective seems unattainable, as staying neutral is clearly in the Romulans' best interests. I was going to bring the Romulans into the war." Act One It was like I had stepped through a door and locked it behind me. " That was the moment I made the decision. Dax, however, replies that the Romulans are currently in a perfect position and have no reason to side with anyone. Bashir argues that bringing the Romulans into the war would be advantageous to the Federation war effort. Presumably, the Cairo was ambushed by a Dominion patrol that passed through Romulan space – a common occurrence, because the Romulans have a non-aggression pact with the Dominion. On this Friday, Lieutenant Commander Jadzia Dax discovers that a longtime friend, Leslie Wong, was lost along with all hands on board the USS Cairo. Not a week goes by that someone doesn't find the name of a loved one, a friend or an acquaintance on that damned list… I've grown to hate Fridays." It's become something of a grim ritual around here. Maybe if I just lay it all out in my log, it'll finally make sense… I can see where it all went wrong… where I went wrong… I suppose it started two weeks ago while I was posting the weekly casualty list in the wardroom… every Friday morning, for the past three months, I've posted the official list of Starfleet personnel killed, wounded or missing in the war. I can't talk to anyone else… not even to Dax. I have to justify what's happened… what I've done… at least to myself. Summary Teaser " Captain's Personal Log: Stardate 5-1-7… 5-1-7… 4? Computer – what day is it?" " Stardate 51721.3." " It's only been two weeks… I need to talk about this.
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