ELIM GARAK

Full Name:	Elim Garak
Nationality:	Cardassian
Organization:	Obsidian Order
Occupation	Freelance Agent

Creator:	Katharyn Powers, Rick Berman, Michael Piller
Time Span:	1993 - 2022

ABOUT THE SERIES

Elim Garak is an agent with the Obsidian Order.

That is the much feared intelligence organization working for the Cardassian government, a group considered "one of the most ruthless and efficient organizations in the quadrant". Cardasssia, for those who are not familiar with the name, is a planet in the Beta Quadrant of the Milky Way galaxy, the same segment of space that includes Earth, a key member of the United Federation of Planets. Since the Cardassian goverment is a militaristic one aiming at extending its authority by intruding into Federation space, the relationship with the Federation is not a happy one and will result in a major war a few years after we first meet Garak.

Our meeting of Garak comes as he presents himself as a "simple tailor" earning a living onboard the large Federation spacestation known as Deep Space Nine (DS9). That huge facility was placed where it was because of an unexplained phenomenom; a seemingly permanent and constant wormhole that allowed near instant transport between the Beta Quadrant at one end and a spot in the Gamma Quadrant at the other, many thousands of light years away. DS9 acted as a guardian to the 'doorway' as well as a powerful representative of the Federation at the edges of its control.

Garak explains to the new lead physician on that facility that he was an exile from Cardassian having earned enmity with the current sitting government there and now forced to ply his trade far from home. It will not take long for that doctor, Bashir, to hear rumors about Garak that painted a considerably different picture. Bashir will learn that Garak is often referred to as simply 'the Spy'. While Garak will eventually admit to having once been a member of the Obsidian Order, the likelihood exists that he is still very much an active operative with them even if he claims to have been forcibly ousted.

The interesting aspect of Garak's status as a member of the Order is fascinating in that whether he is still working for them or not, his activities are such that he seems to be constantly aware of what is going on in and around DS9 and has his fingers and toes involved in lots of interesting subplots.

Good Lines:
- Said by Garak to Worf, "Lying is a skill like any other. And if you want to maintain a level of excellence, you have to practice constantly."
- Said by Garak to Commander Sisko, "The truth is usually just an excuse for lack of imagination."
- When pressed by Dr. Bashir whether Garak's stories were true or not, Garak assures him that "they're all true ... especially the lies."

BOOKS

Number of Books:	40
First Appearance:	1993
Last Appearance:	2022


1			The Big Game Written by Sandy Schofield, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Dean Wesley Smith Copyright: 1993 Book #4 in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine series of books from Pocket Books. "When Quark holds a poker tournament on "Deep Space Nine" someone from almost every sentient race -- Klingons, Cardassians, Romulans, Vulcans, Ferengi -- shows up for what is sure to be the highest-stakes game of all time. But when one player is killed, the stakes get higher than even these big-money players had counted on. With the station rocked by subspace waves that threaten its destruction, Commander Sisko and Security Chief Odo must hunt down the killer in time to save the players, a killer who has information that can save those onboard "Deep Space Nine" from the invisible enemy they do not even know they face, a killer who holds all the cards." Note: Elim Garak plays a very large role.

2			The Search Written by Diane Carey Copyright: 1994 Novelization of the two-part episode of the same name on the Star Trek Deep Space Nine television show. "At the edge of the wormhole, the space station Deep Space Nine and the planet Bajor sit on what will be the front line in any Dominion attack. To try and prevent the conflict, Commander Benjamin Sisko ant his crew take a never-tested Federation warship through the wormhole to track down and confront the Dominion. If Commander Sisko fails, not only the Federation, but the Klingons, Romluans, Cardassians, and all the worlds of the Alpha Quadrant will face an interstellar war they cannot win." Note: Elim Garak plays an important role.

3			Betrayal Written by Lois Tilton Copyright: 1994 Book #6 in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine series of books from Pocket Books. "Ambassadors from all over the Federation have assembled on Deep Space Nine for a conference that will determine the future of the planet Bajor. Keeping dozens of ambassadors happy is hard enough, but soon terrorists begin a bombing campaign on the station, and Commander Sisko's job becomes nearly impossible. Distracted by all of this, he's in no position to deal well with the arrival of a belligerent Cardassian commander demanding the return of Deep Space Nine to the Cardassian empire, but he must rise to the occasion if his station and Bajor are to emerge from the crisis intact. " Note: Elim Garak plays a very large role.

4			Warchild Written by Esther Friesner Copyright: 1994 Book #7 in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine series of books from Pocket Books. "A message left behind by the Kai Opaka gives Commander Benjamin Sisko a fateful mission: find a young Bajoran girl destined to be a great healer who could bring together the warring factions of Bajor. While Lt. Dax tries to find the healer, Dr. Bashir goes planetside to treat a rare disease that is killing the children in Bajor's resettlement camps. Surrounded by thousands of dying children, Bashir goes A.W.O.L. from Deep Space Nine TM, vowing not to return until the plague has been stopped. But by the time Dax finds the girl from the Kai's prophecy the child has fallen victim to the plague. Now, with the fate of the entire planet at stake, Commander Sisko must find Dr. Bashir in time to save the child who may be Bajor's last chance for peace." Note: Elim Garak plays a minor role.

5			The Way Of The Warrior Written by Diane Carey Copyright: 1995 Novelization of the two-part episode of the same name on the Star Trek Deep Space Nine television show. "The entire Alpha Quadrant has been threatened with deadly infiltration by the shape-shifting Founders of the Dominion. Already the Romulans and Cardassians have been decimated by the clandestine machinations of the Founders. Now the newly promoted Captain Benjamin Sisko has another problem: a massive fleet of Klingon warships has arrived at DS9 on a secret mission. Unable to learn anything from an elusive Klingon general, Sisko turns to Lt. Commander Worf to try and uncover the truth. What Worf learns has a profound impact on the future of the Alpha Quadrant, and Sisko must risk destroying the Federation-Klingon alliance to prevent a full-scale war." Note: Elim Garak plays an important role.

6			Proud Helios Written by Melissa Scott Copyright: 1995 Book #9 in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine series of books from Pocket Books. "The free flow of traffic to the Gamma Quadrant is vital to the recovery and survival of the planet Bajor and to Federation interests as well. When a mysterious cloaked ship begins raiding wormhole shipping, cleaning out holds and killing entire crews, Commander Benjamin Sisko of Deep Space Nine? acts at once to stop the menace." Note: Elim Garak plays an important role.

7			Valhalla Written by Nathan Archer Copyright: 1995 Book #10 in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine series of books from Pocket Books. "Tensions caused by speculation that Cardassia is about to reoccupy Bajor are complicated by the arrival of a strange alien ship. When it's discovered that the crew is dead and the ship is carrying valuable Gamma-quadrant technology, it becomes a sought after prize, which Commander Sisko must fight to keep out of Cardassian hands. Meanwhile, Sisko also finds himself at odds with Major Kira, who believes the ship is Bajoran property. When the alien ship suddenly seizes control of Deep Space Nine and the Cardassians move in to try to capture it, Sisko must face off against a shipload of angry Cardassians -- and the alien being controlling Deep Space Nine!" Note: Elim Garak plays a subtle role.

8			Devil In The Sky Written by Greg Cox, John Gregory Betancourt Copyright: 1995 Book #11 in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine series of books from Pocket Books. "The Hortas of Janus VI are the greatest miners in the galaxy, capable of burning through solid rock the way humanoids move through air. Recruited to help rebuild Bajor's devastated mining industry, the Hortas could provide new hope for the planet's struggling economy. But when Cardassian raiders abduct the Mother Horta, Commander Sisko finds himself stuck with twenty Horta eggs -- and then the eggs begin to hatch... While Major Kira leads a desperate rescue mission deep into Cardassian space, Commander Sisko faces a ravaging mass of newborn Hortas" Note: Elim Garak plays a very minor role.

9			Station Rage Written by Diane Carey Copyright: 1995 Book #13 in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine series of books from Pocket Books. "What begins as a sticky political problem soon evolves into full-scale chaos for Commander Sisko when a tomb of Cardassian soldiers is discovered on Deep Space Nine ?. While Sisko searches for a diplomatic way to return the soldiers to Cardassia, the "bodies" begin to pulsate with life, determined to seek revenge on the enemies now occupying the former Cardassian stronghold. But as the soldiers launch their attack to cripple the station, and Sisko struggles to regain control, another old enemy plots to destroy the soldiers at any cost -- even if it means destroying Deep Space Nine as well!" Note: Elim Garak plays an important role.

10			The Heart Of The Warrior Written by John Gregory Betancourt Copyright: 1996 Book #17 in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine series of books from Pocket Books. "While a crucial peace conference fills Deep Space NineTM with rumors of intrigue and conspiracy, Major Kira and Lt. Commander Worf embark on a dangerous undercover mission deep into the heart of the Gamma Quadrant. Their mission: to find the secret of the addictive substance that the Changelings use to control their Jem'Hadar warriors. But how long can Worf and Kira remain undetected in the midst of the Dominion? Odo may be their only hope; but to save them, he'll have to stand against his own people." Note: Elim Garak plays a modest role.

11			Wrath Of The Prophets Written by Peter David, Michael Jan Friedman, Robert Greenberger Copyright: 1997 Book #20 in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine series of books from Pocket Books. "When a fatal disease spreads over Bajor, threatening the entire planet with extinction, Captain Sisko must accept aid from an unexpected source: Ro Laren, Starfleet officer turned Maquis renegade. Major Kira and Ro reluctantly join forces to track the alien plague to its source -- even as the disease claims new victims on Deep Space Nine itself. Dr. Bashir struggles to find a cure, but the secret of the virulent invader may hide deep in the shadows of Dax's past." Note: Elim Garak plays a very minor role.

12			Trial By Error Written by Mark A. Garland Copyright: 1997 Book #21 in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine series of books from Pocket Books. "When Quark brokers a lucrative deal to trade trellium crystals from the Gamma Quadrant for gold-pressed latinum, the potential for profit seems too good to be true. It is. Pretty soon, Deep Space Nine is under fire from at least three different alien races, each accusing the others of theft, piracy, and worse. Then, angry Klingons get involved, and so do the Ferengi... Odo wouldn't mind seeing one of Quark's schemes backfire, but not when it places the entire station in the middle of a shooting war that might consume them all!" Note: Elim Garak plays a very minor role.

13			Vengeance Written by Dafydd ab Hugh Copyright: 1998 Book #22 in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine series of books from Pocket Books. "Rumors of a secret alliance between the Dominion and the Klingon Empire lure Captain Sisko and the crew of the Defiant on a desperate mission into the Gamma Quadrant, leaving Deep Space None vulnerable to a surprise sneak attack! Now an elite Klingon task force has seized control of the station, and only Chief O'Brient, Dr. Bashir, and Worf are left to defend Deep Space Nine. But Worf's loyalties are tested when he discovers that the invaders include his oldest friend -- and his own brother!" Note: Elim Garak plays an important and sizable role.

14			The Courageous Written by Dafydd ab Hugh Copyright: 1999 Book #25 in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine series of books from Pocket Books and #2 of 3 in the Rebels miniseries. "Kai Winn, the supreme spiritual leader of the Bajoran people, has never divulged what she personally did during the harsh and perilous days of the Occupation. But now, as alien warships fight to reclaim Deep Space Nine, she cannot help recalling those bygone days -- and her own private war against the alien oppressors. Meanwhile, on the other side of the wormhole, Captain Sisko and the crew of the Defiant are stranded on an alien world overrun by ruthless invaders...." Note: Elim Garak plays a very minor role.

15			The Liberated Written by Dafydd ab Hugh Copyright: 1999 Book #26 in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine series of books from Pocket Books and #3 of 3 in the Rebels miniseries. "Major Kira and the ambitious Kai Winn have never seen eye to eye, but when Cardassian renegades invade Deep Space Nine, determined to capture one of the sacred Orbs of the Prophets, the two women must work together to preserve both the Orb and the safety of everyone aboard the station. Captain Sisko and the crew of the Defiant cannot come to Kira's aid; they are too busy teaching an entire world how to fight back against a vicious invasion -- even if it means breaking the Prime Directive!" Note: Elim Garak plays a minor role.

16			Call To Arms Written by Diane Carey Copyright: 1999 Book 2 of 4 in a mini-series entitled The Dominion War. A novelization of the Season 5 Episode 26 in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. "Faced with the realization that the Dominion are taking over the Alpha Quadrant, Sisko decides to mine the entrance to the wormhole with self-replicating cloaked mines, thus beginning the Dominion War." Note: Elim Garak plays a moderate role.

17			Sacrifice Of Angels Written by Diane Carey Copyright: 1999 Book 4 of 4 in a mini-series entitled The Dominion War. A novelization of the Season 6 Episodes 5&6 in the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. "Learning of thousands of Dominion reinforcements gathering in the Gamma Quadrant, Sisko initiates a plan to retake Deep Space Nine and secure the wormhole before the minefield is detonated. Sisko commands the Defiant and 600 Federation ships against a Dominion/Cardassian armada to retake Deep Space Nine. Damar has Kira, Jake, and Leeta arrested." Note: Elim Garak plays a major role.

18			What You Leave Behind Written by Diane Carey Copyright: 1999 A novelization of the final episode of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. "Sisko leads the Federation/Klingon/Romulan alliance in the offensive on the Cardassian homeworld. Dukat and Winn journey to the fire caves to release the Pah'Wraiths, and Damar leads his people in a revolution in an attempt to overthrow their Dominion oppressors." Note: Elim Garak plays a large role.

19			The Fall Of Terok Nor Written by Judith Reeves-Stevens, Garfield Reeves-Stevens Copyright: 2000 Book 1 of 3 in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine miniseries entitled Millennium. "With the Federation losing ground in its war against the Dominion, the galaxy's greatest smugglers—including the beautiful and enigmatic Vash—rendezvous on Deep Space 9. Their objective: a fabled lost Orb of the Prophets unlike any other, rumored to be the key to unlocking a second wormhole in Bajoran space—a second Celestial Temple." Note: Elim Garak plays a large role.

20			The War Of The Prophets Written by Judith Reeves-Stevens, Garfield Reeves-Stevens Copyright: 2000 Book 2 of 3 in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine miniseries entitled Millennium. "Caught in the crossfire of the apocalyptic confrontation between the Bajoran Prophets and the Pah-wraiths, Captain Benjamin Sisko and his crew face what might be the final millennium. On one side, the Pah-wraiths' new Emissary—Kai Weyoun—promises his followers that when Bajor's two Celestial -Temples are restored as one, all beings in the universe will ascend to a new and glorious existence with the True Prophets. On the other side, the scientists of Starfleet predict that when the two Bajoran wormholes merge, they will create a Warp 10 shock wave of infinite destructive power." Note: Elim Garak plays a large role.

21			Inferno Written by Judith Reeves-Stevens, Garfield Reeves-Stevens Copyright: 2000 Book 3 of 3 in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine miniseries entitled Millennium. "As predicted in ancient Bajoran texts, the Celestial Temple has been restored, ending normal space-time existence for all except Captain Benjamin Sisko and those trapped on the Starship Defiant and the Klingon warship Boreth. But as apocalyptic war rages between the Prophets and the Pah-wraiths, one last chance for survival beckons—a return to Deep Space 9." Note: Elim Garak plays a large role.

22			A Stitch In Time Written by Andrew J. Robinson Copyright: 2000 Book #27 in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine series of books from Pocket Books. "The enigmatic Garak - Cardassian-in-exile on space station Deep Space Nine - refers to himself as "just a simple tailor", but everyone knows that there's more to him than that. Why was he banished from his home planet? And why does he choose exile on Deep Space Nine?"

23			Doors Into Chaos Written by Andrew J. Robinson Copyright: 2001 3rd book of 7 in the Star Trek: Gateways series and known as The Next Generation volume. "With the reappearance of the Iconians, an ancient alien civilization, and their offer to sell the secrets of their advanced technology to the Federation, chaos erupts all over the galaxy and Captain Picard and his crew contend with feuding Klingons and Romulans and with the sinister truth about the Iconians' return." Note: Garak plays a small but interesting part.

24			Demons Of Air And Darkness Written by Keith DeCandido Copyright: 2001 4th book of 7 in the Star Trek: Gateways series and known as the Deep Space Nine volume. "A world near Deep Space Nine, threatened with destruction from the distant Delta Quadrant, becomes the focus of a massive rescue effort as Colonel Kira Nerys, her crew, and some unexpected allies fight to avert disaster on a planetary scale. Meanwhile, as Lieutenant Nog and Ensign Thirishar ch'Thane search for a way to shut down the spatial portals forever, Quark becomes involved in a dangerous game that could determine, once and for all, who will control the Gateways." Note: Garak plays a small part.

25			This Gray Spirit Written by Heather Jarman Copyright: 2002 Book #2 of 4 in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine miniseries name Mission Gamma. It was later combined with the 1st book in that miniseries to become These Haunted Seas. a 'chapter' in 'an epic saga'. "The political intrigue aboard Deep Space 9 ? escalates when Gul Macet's warship arrives at the station with an unexpected passenger. Cardassian Ambassador Natima Lang has returned to the station on a mission of hope, but it's one that will bring back old wounds and old ghosts. As tensions rise on all sides, Colonel Kira Nerys discovers that the line between friend and foe is narrower than she ever imagined. Elsewhere, the crew of the damaged Starship Defiant forges an uneasy alliance with an unusual alien species -- one whose unique biological makeup is the key to the balance of power in that region of the Gamma Quadrant. As the crew becomes ensnared in a web of deceit, Lieutenant Ezri Dax and Ensign Thirishar ch'Thane struggle to stave off a genocidal civil war." Note: Elim Garak plays a minor role.

26			Cathedral Written by Michael A. Martin, Andy Mangels Copyright: 2002 Book #3 of 4 in the Star Trek Deep Space Nine miniseries name Mission Gamma.. "As a small child, Jules Bashir underwent illegal genetic enhancements that forever altered the natural course of his life. As an adult, ever since the day he discovered what his parents had done, Dr. Julian Bashir has wondered what he might have become if "Jules" had been allowed to live, certain he would never know the answer. But when the lure of a strange alien artifact in the Gamma Quadrant inexplicably begins to reverse Bashir's enhancements, the person he had thought long dead is given a second chance at life. Ninety thousand light-years away, as the crew of Deep Space 9 ? tries to comprehend a shocking tragedy, Ro Laren makes a fateful decision about her life aboard the station. And although political maneuverings and failing diplomacy have already extinguished all hope of a real, lasting peace between Bajor and Cardassia, one man's search for his true calling may lay a new foundation for the future." Note: Elim Garak plays a minor role.

27			Unity Written by S. D. Perry Copyright: 2003 A book in Star Trek Deep Space Nine series. "On the eve of Bajor’s formal entry into the Federation, First Minister Shakaar is assassinated, derailing the induction and plunging the planet and station Deep Space 9 into chaos. Investigation into the murder revealed the presence of a parasitic conspiracy threatening not only Bajor’s future with the Federation, but the very survival of both." Note: Elim Garak plays a minor role.

28			Cardassia: The Lotus Flower Written by David Mack Copyright: 2004 One of two books packaged together in the Worlds of Star Trek Deep Space Nine collection. This story is set primarily in December, 2376 (Old Calendar), approximately eight weeks after the conclusion of the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine novel Unity. "The last world ravaged by the Dominion War is also the last on which Miles O'Brien ever imagined building a life. As he joins in the reconstruction of Cardassia's infrastructure, his wife Keiko spearheads the planet's difficult agricultural renewal. But Cardassia's struggle to remake itself -- from the fledgling democracy backed by Elim Garak to the people's rediscovery of their own spiritual past -- is not without opposition, as the outside efforts to help rebuild its civilization come under attack by those who reject any alien influence."

29			Hollow Men Written by Una McCormack Copyright: 2005 A Star Trek: Deep Space Nine adventure. Sisko is summoned to Earth to take part in the first Allied talks to come out of the Federation's new partnership with the Romulans. But Sisko's conscience weighs heavily on him, compelling him to seek some kind of penance for what he has done...while elements within Starfleet itself set in motion a scheme to use Elim Garak as a pawn against a human political dissident who may hold the key to the outcome of the war.

30			Night Of The Wolves Written by David Mack Copyright: 2008 Book #2 of 3 in the Star Trek: Terok Nor miniseries. This miniseries details events on the Space Station before Terok Nor became Deep Space Nine, while it was occupied by Cardassia. "Eighteen years into the Occupation, a new star rises in Bajor’s sky. It is the seat of power in this system, a place of slave labor and harsh summary judgments, the symbol of Cardassian might and the futility of resisting it. But even as the gray metal crown of Terok Nor ascends to its zenith, ragtag pockets of Bajoran rebels—including a fierce young fighter named Kira Nerys—have begun to strike back at their world’s oppressors, and they intend to show the Cardassians that the night belongs to them." Elim Garak, under the cover of his codename, Agent Regnar, plays a very, very minor role.

31			Mere Mortals Written by David Mack Copyright: 2008 Book #2 in the Star Trek: Destiny trilogy. "On Earth, Federation President Nanietta Bacco gathers allies and adversaries to form a desperate last line of defense against an impending Borg invasion. In deep space, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Captain Ezri Dax join together to cut off the Collective's route to the Alpha Quadrant." One of those backing Bacco is the Cardassian ambassador Elim Garak.

32			Fearful Symmetry Written by Olivia Woods Copyright: 2008 A Star Trek: Deep Space Nine adventure. "A Cardassian sleeper agent - Iliana Ghemor - was once surgically altered to resemble and replace resistance fighter Kira Nerys, future Starfleet captain and hero of the planet Bajor's liberation. That plan never reached fruition, and the fate of the agent remained unknown...until now." Note: Elim Garak plays a minor role.

33			The Never-Ending Sacrifice Written by Una McCormack Copyright: 2009 "A boy looks up. He sees a Cardassian's hand on his shoulder and knows that this is usually a prelude to a beating or, if he is fortunate enough, arrest. The boy knows how many disappeared during the Occupation of Bajor. So he does the one thing he can think of: he bites the Cardassian. Then the nightmare begins." Elim Garak has a small role towards the end where it is revealed he is the Cardassian ambassador to the Federation.

34			Brinkmanship Written by Una McCormack Copyright: 2012 "The Venette Convention has always remained independent, but it is about to become the flashpoint for a tense military standoff between the two power blocs now dominating interstellar space—the United Federation of Planets and the recently formed Typhon Pact. The Venetan government turns to the Typhon Pact’s Tzenkethi Coalition for protection in the new order, and has agreed to allow three of their supply bases for Tzenkethi use. But these bases—if militarized—would put Tzenkethi weapons unacceptably close to Federation, Cardassian, and Ferengi space."

35			The Crimson Shadow Written by Una McCormack Copyright: 2013 Book #2 in the Star Trek: The Fall, a The Next Generation/Deep Space Nine crossover subseries. "Following political turmoil on Cardassia Prime", Elim Garak finds it necessary to stand for election as Castellan, "the post-Dominion head of state".

36			The Missing Written by Una McCormack Copyright: 2014 "The entire sector is waiting to see what the newly reopened Bajoran wormhole will mean for the shifting political landscape in the Alpha Quadrant. On Deep Space 9, Captain Ro Laren is suddenly drawn into the affairs of the People of the Open Sky, who have come to the station in search of sanctuary. Despite the opposition of the station's security officer, Jefferson Blackmer, Ro Laren and Deep Space 9's new CMO, Doctor Beverly Crusher, offer the People aid. But when Dr. Crusher’s highly secure files are accessed without permission—the same files that hold the secrets of the Shedai, a race whose powerful but half-understood scientific secrets solved the Andorian catastrophe—the People seem the likeliest suspects."

37			Atonement Written by Kirsten Beyer Copyright: 2015 A novel in the Star Trek: Voyager series. "Admiral Kathryn Janeway faces a tribunal determined to execute her for supposed crimes committed during Voyager’s maiden trek through the Delta Quadrant. Captain Chakotay knows that the Kinara, several species now allied against the Full Circle fleet, are not all they appear to be." Note: Elim Garak plays a moderate but important part in the story.

38			Enigma Tales Written by Una McCormack Copyright: 2017 "Elim Garak has ascended to Castellan of the Cardassian Union...but despite his soaring popularity, the imminent publication of a report exposing his people's war crimes during the occupation on Bajor looks likely to set the military against him. Into this tense situation come Dr. Katherine Pulaski—visiting Cardassia Prime to accept an award on behalf of the team that solved the Andorian genetic crisis—and Dr. Peter Alden, formerly of Starfleet Intelligence."

39			Control Written by David Mack Copyright: 2017 Book 2 of 2 in the second Star Trek: Section 31 mini-series. "No law…no conscience…no mercy. Amoral, shrouded in secrecy, and answering to no one, Section 31 is the mysterious covert operations division of Starfleet, a rogue shadow group pledged to defend the Federation at any cost. The discovery of a two-hundred-year-old secret gives Doctor Julian Bashir his best chance yet to expose and destroy the illegal spy organization. But his foes won’t go down without a fight, and his mission to protect the Federation he loves just end up triggering its destruction. Only one thing is for certain: this time, the price of victory will be paid with Bashir’s dearest blood." Note: Garak plays a very large role.

40			Second Self Written by Una McCormack Copyright: 2022 Book #4 in the Star Trek: Picard series of adventures. "Following the explosive events seen in season one of Star Trek: Picard, Raffi Musiker finds herself torn between returning to her old life as a Starfleet Intelligence officer or something a little more tame—teaching at the Academy, perhaps. The decision is made for her though when a message from an old contact—a Romulan spy—is received, asking for immediate aid. With the help of Elnor and assistance from Jean-Luc Picard, Raffi decides to take on this critical mission—and quickly learns that past sins never stay buried. Finding the truth will be complicated, and deadly…" Note: Elim Garak, a Cardassian Ambassador, plays a very large, important part.

YOUNG ADULT BOOKS

Number of Books:	1
First Appearance:	1997
Last Appearance:	1997


1			Cardassian Imps Written by Mel Gilden Copyright: 1997 9th book in the series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine for young readers. "Jake and Nog are looking for action - in all the wrong places. They've played all the family holosuite games - and the adult games are strictly off-limits. So when Garak, the only Cardassian on Deep Space Nine, suggests a trip to the unknown depths of Level 45, they're ready to go. When they arrive on the musty, abandoned deck, they find a funny Cardassian toy that says "Moop" when activated. And then they discover the replicator button on the toy. Perfect! They can replicate enough "Moops" for a baseball game. But suddenly the figures that stand before them are as tall as Nog - and they're replicating themselves!"

NOVELLAS AND SHORT STORIES

Number of Stories:	8
First Appearance:	2003
Last Appearance:	2021


1			Fabrication short story Written by Brett Hudgins Copyright: 2003 11th of 23 stories in the anthology Star Trek: Strange New Worlds VI, edited by Marco Palmieri. Garak has to deal with a Bajoran who plans to commit an act of terrorism.

2			Face Value Written by Una McCormack Copyright: 2003 10th of 11 stories in the anthology Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Prophecy and Change, edited by Marco Palmieri. Kira enlists the help of a Bajoran friend to provide her and the Cardassian Rebellion with weapons to fight the Dominion.

3			The Calling Written by Andrew J. Robinson Copyright: 2003 11th of 11 stories in the anthology Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Prophecy and Change, edited by Marco Palmieri. Elim Garak's chronicles via letters to Dr. Bashir continue, this next letter detailing events just after that in A Stitch In Time.

4			Mirror Eyes Written by Heather Jarman, Jeffrey Lang Copyright: 2004 5th of 10 stories in the anthology Star Trek: Tales Of The Dominion War, edited by Keith R. A. DeCandido. A Romulan spy on Deep Space 9 sends her intelligence on a disease affecting a crew of Vulcans, with Starfleet's best doctors working to find a cure. Note: Garak has a very small part.

5			The Slow Knife Written by James Swallow Copyright: 2010 3rd of 7 stories published in the anthology Star Trek: Seven Deadly Sins. The context of all the stories are the 7 Deadly Sins and how each is represented in an alien race. The Sin for this story is Envy and it is detailed by showing the envy that the Cardassians feel when looking at their own resource-poor star system as compared to neighboring systems with so much more.

6			The Manhunt Pool Written by Nancy Debretsion Copyright: 2016 6th of 10 stories published in collection Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 2016. Odo, Bashir and Garak work together on a criminal investigation to solve a murder mystery. Note: Garak has a very large role in this adventure.

7			The Dreamer And The Dream Written by Derek Taylor Attico Copyright: 2016 7th of 10 stories published in collection Star Trek: Strange New Worlds 2016. Kasidy Yates and her son Jonathan have been kidnapped by the Cult of the Pah-wraiths and taken to a planet in the Badlands. Kira Nerys, now a captain in Starfleet, has brought the USS Defiant to the planet, where she, Julian Bashir and Odo, who has returned from the Dominion to help, attempt a rescue. Note: Garak has a small part in this adventure.

8			A Night In short story Written by Una McCormack Copyright: 2021 3rd of 14 stories published in the anthology Star Trek: "Q And False" And Other Stories (Dec. 2022), but originally published in the digital supplement of the magazine Star Trek: Explorer #1 (Nov. 2021) with illustrations for the story by Louis DeMartinis. Elim Garak meets a very mysterious man while spending a night in the brig. Who is this guy anyway? Well Q he is!

TELEVISION


Number of Episodes:	39
First Appearance:	1993
Last Appearance:	1999
Network:	Syndicated

REGULAR CAST
Andrew J. Robinson	Elim Garak [ 1-7 ]

The man who portrayed the fascinating and highly enjoyable Elim Garak on the syndicated Star Trek show Deep Space Nine, Andrew J. Robinson, tells that his character was supposed to be a one-off character, showing up in the second episode of the first season and not meant to return. The producers were "impressed" with the appearance and decided to bring him back the next season for a larger part and would continue to have him show up from time to time throughout the entire run of the series. Garak would even appear in a major way in the final episode.

Garak would be in 37 of the 176 DS9 episodes stretching through all seven seasons. Listed below are those 37 episodes.

Note: the plot synopses are from the excellent page on Wikipedia.


1	Past Prologue Episode S1-3, first aired 01/10/1993 Director: Winrich Kolbe Writer: Katharyn Powers A Bajoran terrorist with ties to Kira arrives on Deep Space Nine and is pursued by the Cardassians. Garak, a mysterious Cardassian tailor who lives on the station, assists in uncovering what he is up to.

2	Cardassians Episode S2-5, first aired 10/24/1993 Director: Cliff Bole Writers: Gene Wolande , John Wright , James Crocker Garak investigates the identity of a Cardassian boy, Rugal, abandoned on Bajor, who has been raised by a Bajoran.

3	Profit and Loss Episode S2-18, first aired 03/20/1994 Director: Robert Wiemer Writers: Flip Kobler, Cindy Marcus Quark is reunited with his former Cardassian lover, Natima Lang, but she is engaged in dangerous political intrigue with her students Rekela and Hogue: they want to reduce the political power of the Cardassian military.

4	The Wire Episode S2-22, first aired 05/08/1994 Director: Kim Friedman Writer: Robert Hewitt Wolfe In order to save Garak's life, Bashir must unravel some of the secrets in the Cardassian's past.

5	Crossover Episode S2-23, first aired 05/15/1994 Director: David Livingston Writers: Peter Allan Fields, Michael Piller Kira and Bashir accidentally cross into the Mirror Universe, where a Klingon-Cardassian alliance rules and Terrans are slaves on the station. A century before, James T. Kirk had made a similar crossover, affecting human and galactic history.

6	The Search, Part II Episode S3-2, first aired 10/03/1994 Director: Jonathan Frakes Writers: Ira Steven Behr, Robert Hewitt Wolfe Odo begins to connect with his fellow Changelings as Sisko attempts to negotiate peace with the Dominion.

7	Second Skin Episode S3-5, first aired 10/24/1994 Director: Les Landau Writer: Robert Hewitt Wolfe Kira is kidnapped by Cardassians, surgically altered to look Cardassian and told she is actually an undercover Cardassian agent.

8	Civil Defense Episode S3-7, first aired 11/07/1994 Director: Reza Badiyi Writer: Mike Krohn Deep Space Nine is progressively locked down after O'Brien, Jake and Sisko accidentally activate an automated Cardassian security program. The program's counter-insurgency measures keep escalating until it initiates an auto-destruct. Gul Dukat beams on board, but is unable to stop the self-destruct sequence.

9	Distant Voices Episode S3-18, first aired 04/10/1995 Director: Alexander Singer Writers: Joe Menosky , Ira Steven Behr , Robert Hewitt Wolfe Approaching his 30th birthday, Julian Bashir is subjected to a telepathic attack by an alien seeking a restricted substance. He wakes up to find the station almost deserted and that he is aging rapidly.

10	Through the Looking Glass Episode S3-19, first aired 04/17/1995 Director: Winrich Kolbe Writers: Ira Steven Behr, Robert Hewitt Wolfe Sisko is convinced by "Smiley" O'Brien from the Mirror Universe to assume the role of the dead Captain Sisko.

11	Improbable Cause Episode S3-20, first aired 04/24/1995 Director: Avery Brooks Writers: Robert Lederman , David R. Long , Rene Echevarria Garak's tailor shop is bombed, forcing Odo to investigate who is trying to kill the Cardassian exile – and why. (Part 1 of 2)

12	The Die Is Cast Episode S3-21, first aired 05/01/1995 Director: David Livingston Writer: Ronald D. Moore Garak reluctantly tortures Odo for information to prove his loyalty to his former mentor, Enabran Tain, as a joint Tal Shiar/Obsidian Order attack on the Founders in the Omarian Nebula is underway. (Part 2 of 2)

13	The Way of the Warrior" Part 1 Episode S4-1, first aired 10/02/1995 Director: James L. Conway Writers: Ira Steven Behr, Robert Hewitt Wolfe A Klingon fleet arrives on its way to expand the Klingon Empire at the expense of the Cardassians in the face of the Dominion threat, and Worf is brought to DS9 to negotiate.

14	The Way of the Warrior" Part 2 Episode S4-2, first aired 10/02/1995 Director: James L. Conway Writers: Ira Steven Behr, Robert Hewitt Wolfe A Klingon fleet arrives on its way to expand the Klingon Empire at the expense of the Cardassians in the face of the Dominion threat, and Worf is brought to DS9 to negotiate.

15	Our Man Bashir Episode S4-10, first aired 11/27/1995 Director: Winrich Kolbe Writers: Robert Gillan , Ronald D. Moore Bashir plays a 1960s secret agent in a holosuite, when Garak unexpectedly intrudes, but his help is needed when the DS9 computer uses the holosuite to store the patterns of other crew members during a transporter accident.

16	Shattered Mirror Episode S4-20, first aired 04/22/1996 Director: James L. Conway Writers: Ira Steven Behr, Hans Beimler Sisko attempts to rescue Jake after he is lured into the war-torn Mirror Universe by his mother's living counterpart.

17	For the Cause Episode S4-22, first aired 05/06/1996 Director: James L. Conway Writers: Mark Gehred-O'Connell , Ronald D. Moore Sisko learns that his girlfriend Kasidy might be a Maquis smuggler. Garak has taken interest in Gul Dukat's half Bajoran daughter, Tora Ziyal.

18	Body Parts Episode S4-25, first aired 06/10/1996 Director: Avery Brooks Writers: Louis P. DeSantis , Robert J. Bolivar , Hans Beimler Quark is diagnosed with a terminal disease, Dorek's Syndrome, and given a week to live. Due to an unavoidable accident on the runabout Volga, Miles' and Keiko's unborn baby is transferred to Major Kira by Dr. Bashir.

19	Broken Link Episode S4-26, first aired 06/17/1996 Director: Les Landau Writers: George A. Brozak , Ira Steven Behr , Robert Hewitt Wolfe Odo collapses and is taken to the infirmary. Bashir discovers Odo is losing his ability to maintain solid form.

20	Things Past Episode S5-8, first aired 11/18/1996 Director: LeVar Burton Writer: Michael Taylor Sisko, Odo, Dax and Garak are found unconscious. While Bashir attempts to revive their bodies, the four wake up during the Cardassian occupation of Bajor several years earlier.

21	In Purgatory's Shadow Episode S5-14, first aired 02/10/1997 Director: Gabrielle Beaumont Writers: Robert Hewitt Wolfe, Ira Steven Behr Worf and Garak journey to the Gamma Quadrant to investigate a coded Cardassian message. (Part 1 of 2)

22	By Inferno's Light Episode S5-15, first aired 02/17/1997 Director: Les Landau Writers: Ira Steven Behr, Robert Hewitt Wolfe Gul Dukat aligns the Cardassians with the Dominion. The station must deal with a Changeling infiltrator. (Part 2 of 2)

23	Empok Nor Episode S5-24, first aired 05/19/1997 Director: Mike Vejar Writers: Bryan Fuller , Hans Beimler O'Brien, Garak, Nog and an engineering team go to Deep Space Nine's abandoned sister space station, Empok Nor, to salvage components. The away team soon discover that all is not as it seems.

24	Call to Arms Episode S5-26, first aired 06/16/1997 Director: Allan Kroeker Writers: Ira Steven Behr, Robert Hewitt Wolfe Faced with the realization that the Dominion are taking over the Alpha Quadrant, Sisko decides to mine the entrance to the wormhole with self-replicating cloaked mines, thus beginning the Dominion War.

25	A Time to Stand Episode S6-1, first aired 09/29/1997 Director: Allan Kroeker Writers: Ira Steven Behr, Hans Beimler Three months into the war, DS9 is still under Dominion control. Sisko and his crew are given a mission to destroy a vital Ketracel White facility deep in Dominion space using a captured Jem'Hadar ship. Jake is working for the Federation News Service. Odo is head of Terok Nor's security supported by the Vorta Weyoun.

26	Rocks and Shoals Episode S6-2, first aired 10/06/1997 Director: Mike Vejar Writer: Ronald D. Moore Sisko and his tired crew crash on a planet where they encounter a band of Jem'Hadar.

27	Favor the Bold Episode S6-5, first aired 10/27/1997 Director: Winrich Kolbe Writers: Ira Steven Behr, Hans Beimler Learning of thousands of Dominion reinforcements gathering in the Gamma Quadrant, Sisko initiates a plan to retake Deep Space Nine and secure the wormhole before the minefield is detonated. (Part 1 of 2)

28	Sacrifice of Angels Episode S6-6, first aired 11/03/1997 Director: Allan Kroeker Writers: Ira Steven Behr, Hans Beimler Sisko commands the Defiant and 600 Federation ships against a Dominion/Cardassian armada to retake Deep Space Nine. Damar has Kira, Jake, and Leeta arrested. (Part 2 of 2)

29	In the Pale Moonlight Episode S6-19, first aired 04/13/1998 Director: Victor Lobl Writers: Peter Allan Fields , Michael Taylor Sisko asks Garak to help him get the Romulans to join the war against the Dominion. However, Sisko finds that he might not be able to keep his ethics intact to do it.

30	Tears of the Prophets Episode S6-26, first aired 06/15/1998 Director: Allan Kroeker Writers: Ira Steven Behr, Hans Beimler Starfleet Command begins an offensive against the Dominion, and Sisko is chosen to lead the invasion of Cardassia, but the Cardassian/Dominion Alliance has secretly reinforced their borders with unmanned orbital weapons platforms.

31	Afterimage Episode S7-3, first aired 10/14/1998 Director: Les Landau Writer: Rene Echevarria Everyone who knew Jadzia Dax reacts strongly to Ezri Dax's presence, particularly Worf. Meanwhile, Garak suffers from bad attacks of claustrophobia.

32	The Emperor's New Cloak Episode S7-12, first aired 02/03/1999 Director: LeVar Burton Writers: Ira Steven Behr, Hans Beimler Quark and Rom cross into the alternate universe to rescue Grand Nagus Zek.

33	Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges Episode S7-16, first aired 03/03/1999 Director: David Livingston Writer: Ronald D. Moore While attending a diplomatic conference on Romulus, Bashir becomes an unwilling pawn of Section 31.

34	When It Rains... Episode S7-21, first aired 05/05/1999 Director: Michael Dorn Writers: Rene Echevarria , Spike Steingasser , Rene Echevarria Sisko orders Kira, Garak and Odo to Cardassia to assist Cardassians in resistance tactics as Damar's rebellion gains ground; meanwhile, Bashir makes a shocking discovery about the disease that is ravaging the Founders.

35	Tacking into the Wind Episode S7-22, first aired 05/12/1999 Director: Mike Vejar Writer: Ronald D. Moore Kira masterminds a plot to steal the Breen energy-dampening weapon and Worf instigates a power shift in the Klingon Empire.

36	Extreme Measures Episode S7-23, first aired 05/19/1999 Director: Steve Posey Writers: David Weddle, Bradley Thompson As Odo falls gravely ill to the shape-shifter disease, Bashir and O'Brien must get inside the mind of Luther Sloan, who holds Odo's cure.

37	The Dogs of War Episode S7-24, first aired 05/26/1999 Director: Avery Brooks Writers: Peter Allan Fields , Rene Echevarria , Ronald D. Moore Sisko takes command of a new ship; Kira and Garak face a Dominion ambush on Cardassia. Grand Nagus Zek has an announcement to make, as well as the Siskos.

38	What You Leave Behind" Part 1 Episode S7-25, first aired 06/02/1999 Director: Allan Kroeker Writers: Ira Steven Behr, Hans Beimler Sisko leads the Federation/Klingon/Romulan alliance in the offensive on the Cardassian homeworld. Dukat and Winn journey to the fire caves to release the Pah'Wraiths, and Damar leads his people in a revolution in an attempt to overthrow their Dominion oppressors.

39	What You Leave Behind" Part 2 Episode S7-26, first aired 06/02/1999 Director: Allan Kroeker Writers: Ira Steven Behr, Hans Beimler Sisko leads the Federation/Klingon/Romulan alliance in the offensive on the Cardassian homeworld. Dukat and Winn journey to the fire caves to release the Pah'Wraiths, and Damar leads his people in a revolution in an attempt to overthrow their Dominion oppressors.

COMIC BOOKS, GRAPHIC NOVELS, AND MANGA

Number of Stories:	6
First Appearance:	1995
Last Appearance:	2022


1			The Maquis - Soldier of Peace Published by Malibu Comics Contributors: Mark A Altman (writer), Rob Davis (pencils), Terry Pallot (inks), Ronnie Cruz (letters), Moose Bauman (colors) Copyright: 1995 A 3-issue Star Trek Deep Space Nine mini-series. Bashir plans a trip to Risa but is abducted by the Maquis while heading there. That rebel organization is out to free some prisoners held by the Cardassians. Prisoners are thought to be the crews of the two vessels lost in the Voyager television pilot. #1 - Vacation's Over #2 - Rats in a Maze #3 - Victims of Deceit

2			The Shadow Group Published by Marvel Comics Contributors: Mariano Nicieza (writer), Tom Grindberg (pencils), Al Milgrom (inks), Chris Eliopoulos (letters) Copyright: 1997 Printed in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine #5, March 1997. "Deep Space Nine's promenade deck is bombed, seriously injuring many on board, including Gul Dukat's daughter! Who could be behind such a cowardly terrorist attack? The Cardassian group the "True Way"? Or a Bajoran hate group?"

3			Lwaxana Troi And The Wedding Of Doom Published by Marvel Comics Contributors: Michael Martin (writer), Andy Mangels (writer), Terry Pallot (pencils), Al Milgrom (inks), John Kalisz (colors), Chris Eliopoulos (letters) Copyright: 1997 Printed in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine #10, October 1997. Mrs. Troi visits the station. "Odo is a pensive mood. Lwaxana Troi is returning to the station, but unlike previous visits by Lwaxana Odo is actually looking forward to it. His experiences as a solid make him wonder if he and Lwaxana may have a future together. Lwaxana soon shocks Odo, by asking for a divorce; she is getting married to a Bolian man called Var Ulos."

4			Requiem In Obsidian Published by Marvel Comics Contributors: Andy Mangels (writer), Michael Martin (writer), Greg Scott (pencils), Joe Rubinstein (inks), Chia-Chi Wang (colors), Chris Eliopoulos (letters) Copyright: 1998 Printed in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine #15, March 1998. Garak begins to see a woman around the station that he killed eight years previously, during his time in the Obsidian Order.

5			Cardassians Published by IDW Publishing Contributors: Andy Schmidt (writer), Arne Schmidt (writer), Agustin Padilla (pencils and inks), James Brown (colors), Robbie Robbins (letters) Copyright: 2009 Printed in Star Trek: Alien Spotlight - Cardassians in 2009 and then in the TPB titled Star Trek: Alien Spotlight Vol 2 in 2010. "Set just after the DOMINION WAR, a black-ops band of CARDASSIAN fundamentalists infiltrate a STARFLEET PRISON to assassinate the leader of the Dominion-the FOUNDER responsible for 800 MILLION Cardassian deaths. But if justice is done, will the fallout with Starfleet plunge the Cardassians back into war? Guest starring classic DS9 characters KIRA and GARAK!"

6			Soldier On Published by IDW Publishing Contributors: Declan Sahlvey (writer), Seth Damoose (artist), DC Alonso (colors) Copyright: 2022 Printed in Star Trek #400, September 2022. "Miles Edward O'Brian captures a Cardassian spy during the war with the Cardassians and is put in charge of securing the prisoner. Just who is this spy the Cardassians have sent? It happens to be Elim Garak!"

DIGESTS AND MAGAZINES

Number of Digests:	1
First Appearance:	2021
Last Appearance:	2021


1			Star Trek Explorer Published by Titan Comics & Magazine Written by Assorted Copyright: 2021 A seasonal magazine that features a history of the different series, interviews with cast & crew of the different shows and new fictional short stories. The magazine has 2 stories and its digital supplement has 2 additional stories. Elim Garak is in only 1, but John de Lacie's Q appears in all 4 of them. Plus there is a special Kirk mini-magazine! The two print version stories were: 1. All That Most Maddens And Torments - Christopher Cooper 2. Q And False - Lisa Klink The two digital supplement stories were: 3. The Offer - James Swallow 4. A Night In - Uma McCormack - an Elim Garak story.

GAMES

Number of Games:	1
First Appearance:	2000
Last Appearance:	2000


1			Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - The Fallen Game Type: Video Game Published by: Simon and Schuster Copyright: 2000 In this third-person shooter "utilizing the Unreal Tournament game engine, [it] focuses on the quest to find the lost orbs of the Pah-wraiths capable of releasing the "fallen gods." The Cardassians, the Dominion, and the Bajorans are all eager to obtain the artifacts for their own purposes – and only the Federation stands in their way.

REFERENCE BOOKS

Number of Books:	2
First Appearance:	1994
Last Appearance:	2000


1			The Star Trek Encyclopedia Written by Assorted Copyright: 1994 A reference book to the future with everything dealing with the universe that was created by Gene Roddenberry. First published in 1994 and currently there are 4 editions. These are with year and page numbers as follows; 1st Edition - 1994 - 400 pages 2nd Edition - 1997 - 640 pages 3rd Edition - 1999 - 745 pages 4th Edition - 2016 - 1,056 pages

2			Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion Written by Terry J. Erdmann, Paula M. Block Copyright: 2000 A reference book with a detailed look into the TV series and featuring interviews with cast and crew.

MY COMMENTS

I was, and still am, a huge Star Trek fan - very much a member of Team Trek in the Trek-vs-Wars debate. I watched The Original Series when it was on back in the 60's (well, the last season at least because being pretty young, my voice in the decision making on what to watch on the sole television was, well, both mute and moot). I watched The Next Generation with a lot of pleasure and then gave Deep Space Nine its time. Since I was well on my way to being the spy-fi fanatic that I am, I was especially taken with Garak and loved every moment he was on the screen.

Garak was deliciously fawning at times and yet always with a gleam in his eye letting us know that he knew we knew how much he really knew about what was going on. And when the Federation's troubles with Cardassia grew and the whole Dominion-Cardassian war exploded towards the end of the series, wow! And through it all, build-up to open conflict to resolution, Garak was there in the background always with his fingers in some pie.

What a hoot!!!

GRADE

My Grade: B

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