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Patrick Stewart

Captain Jean-Luc Picard

Jonathan Frakes

Commander William Thomas 'Will' Riker

LeVar Burton

Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge

Michael Dorn

Lieutenant Worf

Gates McFadden

Dr. Beverly Crusher

Marina Sirtis

Counselor Deanna Troi

Brent Spiner

Lieutenant Commander Data

Michelle Forbes

Ensign Ro Laren

Scott Marlowe

Keeve Falor

Frank Collison

Gul Dolak

Jeff Hayenga

Orta
(as Jeffrey Hayenga)

Harley Venton

Ensign Collins

Ken Thorley

Mr. Mot

Cliff Potts

Adm. Kennelly

Whoopi Goldberg

Guinan

Majel Barrett

Enterprise Computer
(voice)

K.C. Amos

Operations Division Officer
(uncredited)

Rachen Assapiomonwait

Crewman Nelson
(uncredited)

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Trivia
Originally, the Romulans were to appear as Bajor's aggressors/occupiers. Rick Berman felt the Romulans were being overused and, inspired by their recent introduction in The Wounded (1991), suggested the Cardassians instead.

Goofs
The top of Ensign Ro's uniform that she gives to the little girl turns from a pullover-type garment to a jacket. Also, Ro's com-badge goes from the jacket to her shirt without her moving it.

Quotes
Captain Jean-Luc Picard: I understand you've been discussing alternative adversarial engagement strategy with Mr. Mot.
Commander William T. Riker: It'd be more accurate to say he was discussing them with me. He's the best barber in Starfleet. What can you do?

Connections
Referenced in Inglorious Treksperts: The Essential Picard (2019)

Soundtracks
Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title
Composed by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage

Nicely staged intro for a new character

The great thing about 'Ensign Ro' is that it's an uplifting story, despite the subject matter of persecution and oppression. Ros a good character, one that's got "tough break" written all over her, and Michelle Forbes plays her with maximum angst. And even though I've never been all that hot on either race (the Cardassians or the Bajorans), this makes for a good political allegory. Not to mention using Picard as a pawn in a deep-cover scheme to arm the rebels in this fight. There's a terrific scene in which the Captain stares down a Cardassian battle cruiser with finesse, leaning into his diplomatic reputation; and even gets the better of his manipulators.

And in the end, there's Ro, left to either continue a carer in Starfleet or strike out again on her own. Picard makes a great case for her staying on as a recurring character.

This could be the start of a beautiful relationship.

8/10