Ultimate Annual

Summary
Three stories set in the early seasons of DS9.

No Time Like the Present
Cardassians return to Bajor under cover of night, in an attempt to retrieve a hidden artifact left behind at the end of the Occupation. The artifact sends out temporal waves, causing problems all through the Federation and awakening an ancient race, setting them on the path to reclaim their deadly weapon.

Background Information

 * The first portion of this story is set in 2369.

Creators

 * Writer: Laurie Sutton
 * Artists:
 * Leonard Kirk (pencil art)
 * Scott Reed, Saleem Crawford & Leonard Kirk (inking)
 * Tracey H. Munsey (letter art)
 * Moose Baumann (color design)
 * Malibu (color)
 * Editors:
 * Phil Crain
 * Mark Paniccia (line editor)

The Nagus's New Clothes
Zek, the Grand Nagus of the Ferengi arrives at Quark's, but his robes have been destroyed. He hires Garak to tailor some new robes for him. Unfortunately, Garak's shop is bombed, and he is forced to use his holographic projector, to mixed results.

Background Information

 * This story is essentially a retelling of "The Emperor's New Clothes".

Creators

 * Writer: John Vornholt
 * Artists:
 * Patrick Woodrow (pencil art)
 * Larry Welch (inking)
 * Edd Hendricks (letter art)
 * Ruth Yarsharpour (color art)
 * Editor: Phil Crain

Small Victory
While helping Odo break up a fight on the Promenade, Worf accidentally causes a child to lose her cat. He proceeds to help her find it.

Creators

 * Writer: Mariano Nicieza
 * Artists:
 * Anne Timmons (pencil art)
 * Scott Reed (inking)
 * Patrick Owsley (letter art)
 * Mike Heilemann (color design)
 * Ruth Yasharpour (color art)
 * Editor: Phil Crain

Background Information

 * This annual featured a gallery of DS9 pinup art after the three stories.

Creators

 * Based on:
 * Star Trek created by Gene Roddenberry
 * Star Trek: Deep Space Nine created by Rick Berman & Michael Piller
 * Cover artist: Mark Brill

Regular and recurring characters

 * Julian Bashir : Chief medical officer aboard DS9.
 * Jadzia Dax : Trill science officer aboard DS9.