A wake up call for Starfleet
In-Universe:
At the end of the second season of Star Trek Deep Space Nine the Federation was introduced to the full power of the Dominion. With that threat right on the other side of the wormhole, and only a few Starfleet Runabouts stationed at DS9, the crew was going to need something else to defend the Alpha quadrant.
Production:
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Designing the Defiant
Once it was decided to have a starship stationed at DS9 full time then it was time to design it's look. Read about the design process that brought one of the most unique Federation starships to life.
Building the Defiant
The Defiant was born in the days before CGI really took off so therefore it was built as a physical model. Find out more about how it was constructed and what was really inside this 'tough little ship'.
Filming the Defiant
Filming the physical studio model was old hat for the team behind DS9. Learn more about the filming process, and the nuances of using the motion control rig to film your favorite ships.