The Emissary: Not Just for Bajorans Anymore

by David Runyon, Staff Writer

1st December 2008

He’s wearing a Starfleet uniform; it’s about time he shows up in Federation blue. Your favorite Creole-cooking Captain in his most mystical role, The Emissary’s limited regular skills (Diplomacy’s the only one you’ll see on a mission requirement) are offset by his magical special skills, focused on the Bajoran species. Obviously, he’s a natural to include in Bajoran decks for his mobile outpost skill. But what other options do you have?

• The Emissary + Kukalaka = Even the blackest-hearted Bajorans can be trusted when you add four to their Integrity.
• The Emissary + Bajorans + Delta Quadrant or Gamma Quadrant missions = Outpost schmoutpost. Get The Emissary into play (Temporal Micro-Wormhole would work) and your Bajorans never need to set foot in the Alpha Quadrant. He also special downloads the Bajoran Wormhole for easy access to the Gamma Quadrant.
• The Emissary + Ro Laren + Kira + Sito Jaxa + Tabor = A Federation crew that plays to The Emissary’s location, can staff Galaxy- and Sovereign-class ships easily, will squeak past Matriarchal Society, and is one Honor away from solving Wormhole Negotiations. Includes 2 OFFICER, VIP, ENGINEER, 3 SECURITY, Diplomacy, 2 Youth, 3 Honor, 2 Resistance, Stellar Cartography, Leadership, 3 Navigation, Computer Skill, Treachery, 2 , and 3 .
• The Emissary + The Intendant = While Sisko brings Kira's mirror into play, his Integrity boost still won’t save her from a Firestorm. She can, however, save him from a Male’s Love Interest. Pretty swingin', if you ask me.