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5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb, October 20, 2001
This review is from: Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 111: For the Uniform [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Although slightly dated nowadays, when this episode was new it was one of the best, and is definitely one of the best pre-war episodes.
It continues the story of Eddington, the unlikely traitor who was actually leader of the Maquis, and betrayed Sisko's trust. This left Sisko very angry, and this episode is devoted to just how far Sisko will go to capture Eddington.
It contains very little in the way of subplots, just a good, old fashioned space chase, and it's interesting to see how a Maquis ship manages to evade the Defiant, and goes to show just how cunning Eddington was.
However, this episode, by the same writer as 'In the Pale Moonlight', raised some interesting questions of principle. In order to catch Eddington, Sisko opens fire on Maquis civilians trying to inhabit a Cardassian planet. Although they are not harmed, he places them in danger in order to catch Eddington, is this really conduct becoming a Starfleet captain?
I doubt Starfleet Command would chastise Sisko for his actions, they were ultimately successful, but it stretched some principles a little bit too far for my liking.(The writer then breaks those principles in "The Pale Moonlight", season 6).
Overall though, a good story, excellent plot, and Sisko was particularly good, Eddington wasn't half bad either.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eddington is back!, August 20, 2000
This review is from: Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 111: For the Uniform [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Eddington betrayed Starfleet eight months ago by defecting to the Maquis and becoming their new leader. Under his leadership the Maquis have begun setting off deadly biological weapons tailor-made to kill Cardassian's, something Sisko cannot allow to continue.
Sisko sees Eddington as a stain on his record, the officer who managed to spy on Starfleet under Sisko's command. He is desperate to capture him. But this desperation becomes his own downfall as he goes to dangerous, even crazy, lengths to stop the man who has brought out the worst in Caoptain Benjamin Sisko. A brilliant episode in which Avery Brooks shines as Sisko!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great conflict, October 3, 1999
This review is from: Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 111: For the Uniform [VHS] (VHS Tape)
A very good episode. We see how far Sisko will go to capture Edington. One of the best fifth season installments.
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