Trapped on Cardassia Prime after an ambush, Kira, Damar, and Garak plot to turn their rebellion into a revolution. On DS9, Grand Nagus Zek visits the station with surprising news about the future of the Ferengi Alliance.

In response to the Dominion destruction of Cardassian cities, the Cardassian military switches sides. Damar, Kira, and Garak launch an assault on Dominion Headquarters. The Federation Alliance makes a final push for victory. Sisko's role as the Emissary of the Prophets reaches its conclusion.