1. Saving Earth? What About The Entire Alpha Quadrant?
Episode Evidence: What We Leave Behind What was so brilliant about the end of Deep Space Nine was that the threat wasn't the Dominion, but a god-like race that wanted to burn the galaxy. I'm talking of course of the dreaded Pai'Wraths. Had the Emissary of the Pai'Wraths, Gul Dukat, succeeded in releasing them, no amount of warships or peace treaties would have been enough. After helping to lead the invasion of Cardassia, win the war and forge the Treaty Of Bajor, Captain Sisko then had to step it up another level, taking on Gul Dukat at the fire caves on Bajor to stop the 'dark gods' breaking free. He had already used his role as Emissary to save the quadrant from certain destruction; convincing the Prophets to wipe out the Dominion fleet in season six. This was bigger still. But he achieved it, even at the cost of his own life (kind of). By defeating Gul Dukat and joining the Prophets, Sisko fulfilled his destiny and saved everyone from certain destruction. Other Starfleet Captains may have saved Earth. They may have saved the Federation. But could any of them say they achieved what Sisko did in his final role as commander of Deep Space Nine? KIRK: Saved Earth. A lot. Who knows what V'Ger might have done had it moved past Earth? PICARD: Stopped the Borg twice. If Earth had fallen and the Federation crumbled, the entire Quadrant would have been up for grabs. JANEWAY: Was off in another Quandrant. But she picked up some pretty nifty skills to stop the Borg should they come calling again. ARCHER: Didn't have chance. Though he stopped the temporal war thingy...I think...whatever that was... So, are you convinced now? Other Starfleet Captains may have had some of the qualities I outlined above, but Sisko had everything. He was a brilliant leader, military commander, and saviour of the galaxy. Truly the best of the best. Feel free to agree below or share your thoughts if you feel differently...