In the Pale Moon Light

In this episode of Against the Mountains of Madness, Jason and John C. Wright dive deep into one of the most morally charged episodes of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine — In the Pale Moonlight.

With the Federation on the brink of collapse in the Dominion War, Captain Sisko turns to Garak, the enigmatic Cardassian tailor-spy, to weave a web of deception strong enough to pull the Romulans into the fight. What follows is a tense exploration of lies, bribes, murder, and moral compromise — all in the name of survival.

Was Sisko justified in sacrificing his honor to save the Alpha Quadrant? Did Garak cross a line, or was he simply the man willing to do what Sisko could not? Together, Jason and John unravel the artistry of the episode, its moral dilemmas, and what it tells us about ends, means, and the heavy cost of war.

Join us for an engaging discussion that blends philosophy, politics, theology, and classic Trek storytelling.