Talk:Benjamin Sisko/archive

longer, more detailed captions are better

in my opinion the purpose of image descriptions is a complete description of what is seen. concerning persons it's vital to mention the FULL name and the current rank, when the image was made. --BlueMars 18:47, May 31, 2004 (CEST)

I disagree. Images on MA should support the article, not replace it. In my opinion, a caption should be concise, but short. The used images should show how that character looked when 'we' saw him/her for the first, and for the last time. In that context, it isn't necessary to know which rank he/she had at that time, nor is it necessary to have middle names spelled out each time. -- Cid Highwind 19:11, 31 May 2004 (CEST)

Why mention the person's full name, when it's in the article? It's doubtful we'd have someone else's picture in that article. Including the date would tell us what rank that person was, since that would be in the article. As Cid says, captions should support the article. The length of caption that I replaced was unwieldy and distracted from the information around it. -- Michael Warren 19:33, 31 May 2004 (CEST)

That's two against one, i will have to comply... --BlueMars 16:01, Jun 1, 2004 (CEST)

Special Training

I think a good argument can be made that Sisko went back to Starfleet Academy for special training in the tradition of Ro Laren sometime after 2364. My argument can be found in the articles Benzite and Laporin. Using dates from Sisko's career we may be better able to place the date of this possible upgrading. – The preceding unsigned comment was added by 142.163.151.203.

Ok, my argument has been removed from those pages, I will state it here. Established canon states: There were no Benzites in Starfleet Academy before 2364. (TNG: "Coming of Age") And Sisko was in Starfleet Academy with a Benzite. (DS9: "Apocalypse Rising") Logic dictates that Sisko must have been in Starfleet Academy 2364 or later. Tyrant 03:47, 3 Mar 2005 (GMT)

Benzenites not Benzites. --Alan 13:22, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

Sisko's brothers?

There was an episode in Season 1 or 2, where Sisko says he had a few brothers. Anyone know what episode? Tough Little Ship 12:58, 26 Jul 2005 (UTC)

• "Paradise" --Alan del Beccio 01:48, 9 Sep 2005 (UTC)

Sisko's previous assignments

As a simple point of curiousity, the order of a couple of Benjamin Sisko's early assignments is interesting. Specifically, one wonders why he would transfer from a position of Executive Officer on the Okinawa (an Exclesior class ship) to the same post on the Saratoga (a Miranda class ship). It seems that his early posting would have been one of greater comfort and prestige. This is not a complaint, as there are any number of valid explanations. There may have been a job opporitunity for his wife Jennifer on the Saratoga, or maybe the Okinawa was retired preventing him from getting command or at least maintaining his post when Leyton left.HaganeNoKokoro 01:36, 9 Sep 2005 (UTC)

Indeed, very peculiar, but probably not by choice. Its possible Sisko was simply moved to wherever was necessary, based upon his experience.

--82.37.32.93 22:53, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

Resignation

In section 3.3, paragraph 3, "At this point, Sisko told Picard he intended to resign." If memory serves, Sisko mentioned he wanted reassignment. I understand that this would mean resigning his position, but the article makes it sound like he wanted to resign Starfleet. Before I edit this to read "told Picard he intended to resign his position and request reassignment", perhaps someone with a clearer recollection of the conversation could clarify if this is correct or not.--Seleya 01:40, 13 February 2006 (UTC)

Sisko says he is considering civilian service, so that suggests he was considering resigning his commission completely. Starfleet officers go where they are sent or they quit, they don't always get to choose their assignments. Hermiod 15:03, 14 June 2006 (UTC)

Sisko's second child

Article: Chronology: 2376: Second child born (presumably). Where's this from? --Bp 22:19, 8 March 2006 (UTC) She was pregnant at the end of the series. --Bp 10:52, 14 June 2006 (UTC) Oh thank you for finally answering my question! --Bp 10:52, 14 June 2006 (UTC) No problem dude. --Bp 10:52, 14 June 2006 (UTC)

By the way, Kasidy was pregnant at the end of the... oh... um, nevermind. :D --From Andoria with Love 10:55, 14 June 2006 (UTC)

Who outranks whom, Jean-Luc or Sisko

Somebody please advises, does Jean-Luc outrank Sisko?Seems that Sisko is receiving orders from Jean-Luc at the beginning of DS9, am I wrong? – The preceding unsigned comment was added by 203.184.131.2.

Sisko was a Commander at the beginning of DS9, therefore Captain Picard did outrank him. --From Andoria with Love 10:48, 14 June 2006 (UTC)

Plus Picard would have seniority over Sisko even if he hadn't been a commander. --UESPA 01:17, 14 January 2008 (UTC)

Not necessarily. I don't remember the episode, but in VOY when Janeway encounters another starship lost in the Delta quadrant, she cites some Starfleet regulation that states the captain who commands the ship with tactical superiority outranks the opposing captain. If Sisko was captain, DS9 may have had tactical superiority over the enterprise. - Vih

Romulan embassy

How could Sisko have been assigned to an embassy on Romulus as a Lt. J.G.? Wasn't there no federation contact with the Romulans prior to 2364? -- StAkAr Karnak 02:52, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

Maybe that was the reason the scene in which that was mentioned got cut? --Mr. Tuvok 19:55, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Hobbies

I remember him slugging away at a heavy bag in one episode. Should boxing be listed as one of his hobbies? 70.53.109.138 02:32, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

Death?

Why does the page about Sisko tell us that he died in 2375? The final DS9 episode shows him with the Prophets, but still alive. I think it should say he's "Missing in Action" or something like that. Take out the death. – The preceding unsigned comment was added by 74.135.35.200.

Homefront and Paradise Lost

Wouldn't these two episodes be notable in sisko's life. "Homefront" and "Paradise Lost". after all sisko was briefly promoted to "Chief of Starfleet Security on Earth". also he is mentioned to have worked on the USS Okinawa with admiral Leyton. – The preceding unsigned comment was added by 165.91.174.171.

I'd interject as a second paragraph of Rising Pressures:

The fear of the dominion spread to Earth. As part of his former captain's, Admiral Leyton, plan to Coup d'état the Earth's government, Sisko was briefly promoted to Chief of Starfleet Security on Earth. Leyton's plan backfired when Sisko and Odo exposed the plan. ("Homefront" and "Paradise Lost")

– The preceding unsigned comment was added by 165.91.174.171.

Greetings! I have added your suggestion (a good one by the way :)) to the Sisko article, although, don't be hesitant to make additions yourself. :) - V. Adm. Enzo Aquarius 14:21, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Modified my work again, to something more substantal:

Fear of the Dominion spread to Earth after video footage of the Antwerp Conference bombing was linked to changeling infiltration. Sisko's knowledge of the founders led to his brief promotion to Chief of Starfleet Security on Earth. Using Odo as a test subject, Sisko implements many new security measures on Earth such as automated low level phaser sweeps thoughout starfleet headquarters. Unfortunately, his promotion was part of Sisko's former Captain's, Admiral Leyton, plan to overthrow Earth's government. Leyton underestimates Sisko's loyalty, and the Coup d'état failed when Sisko and Odo exposed the plan. (DS9: "Homefront", "Paradise Lost")

– The preceding unsigned comment was added by 165.91.166.71.

Middle Name

What is the citation for Lafayette being his middle name? - 68.166.235.63 19:54, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

His father Joseph Sisko called him Benjamin Lafayette Sisko, when Sisko ordered a blood test to find out if he is a changeling. Joseph Sisko was disappointed by this order. I think it was in "Homefront". – Tom 20:36, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

Friendship with Martok

Shouldn't Martok be added to the list of Sisko's friends (and vice versa)? The two obviously became good friends, as brothers in arms. I'll work out a paragraph about it. --Mr. Tuvok 19:59, 28 April 2008 (UTC)

Sisko and Dukat

I think that a section in Sisko's relationship files should at least mention Dukat. The two of these charicters have some of the best chemistry of the entire show. – The preceding unsigned comment was added by 150.250.116.58 (talk • contribs).

It would be best to discuss this on the talk page for Sisko.--31dot 11:07, 17 September 2008 (UTC)