This episode connects to the deep space nine universe in the best way...
Members of the Karemma, who used to supply quantum torpedoes (occasionally faulty quantum torpedos) to the Jem'Hadar are to be visiting Deep Space Nine, and the Cerritos is called to help host trade talks.
It has been some years since the Dominion war, "The Sisko" is still in the celestial temple, so he's not there. Odo is probably still within the great link on the planet of the founders, so he does not appear either. Or, he could have been a glass or tray at Quarks bar, and we never knew it. Speaking of Quark, he's got 21 franchises across the alpha quadrant, we had seen one of these previously, each equipped with a "Quark 2000": Pay attention to this, as it causes some fun interaction between Quark and Karemma.
Morn of course is still keeping his seat warm. But Vic Fontaine does not make any appearances, although we hear music in the background especially when they visit Quarks that sounds very reminiscent of songs that Vic used to play: piano, trumpet, sax, and a few familiar musical phrases.
The lower decks crew are not all together this time, each having their own adventures... Boimler appears to be draining Quark dry at the Dabo table! Mariner attends her Andorian girlfriends party, and she tries to behave... Tendi and Rutherford meet another Orion, and Shax apparently has some history with Kira Neres, who is still toting around The Sisko's old baseball. Of course they have to argue like Bajorans.
What makes this most enjoyable is the attention to detail, and besides Vic Fontaine, The Prophets should have made an "appearance"...
