D is for Dukat but who is he? In 2351, Gul Dukat played by Marc Alaimo rose
to the position as Prefect of Bajor under Cardassian rule on Star
Trek DS9. This guy ruled the Bajorian people with an iron fist while
believing he was actually helping them.
Terok Nor later renamed Deep
Space Nine was Dukat's base of operations where he chose to subjugate
the Bajorian people at all costs. Offenders engaged in criminal
activity were always declared guilty and sentenced to death in advance of a public show trial. To no end, Dukat personally
instigated a counter uprising program to quell rebellious behaviour by
instilling fear in his subjects. In an bizare twist though, he appoints
the changeling Odo to investigate the murder of the stations chemist
with surprising results.
In his quest for ultimate power Dukat has
been many things, soldier, freedom fighter, despot, Prefect of Bajor,
outcast, pawn, father and even ruler of the Cardassian homeworld but lost that status when he suffered a mental breakdown. One thing remains constant, Dukat is a supreme warlord fighting
battles with Federations, Klingons and Bajorians to name a few.
I have to admit DS9 is the darkest Star Trek show which ran for seven
glorious seasons. When DS9's Jadzia Dax played by the wonderful Terry
Farell departs the station, I realised Dukat is someone you don't
want to meet in a dark lane way.
Which Star Trek DS9 character is your favorite?
Live Long and Prosper, Trekkers.