Nog
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Nog, played by Aron Eisenberg
, is a recurring character
on the science fiction
television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
. He becomes the first Ferengi
to join Starfleet
. He is Rom
's son and Quark
's nephew.
(who was cast before his unexpected growth spurt mid-series put him above the rest of the cast).
and worked at his uncle Quark's bar. During this time, Nog was very mischievous, and a slight delinquent. With new best friend Jake Sisko
, he is, though reluctantly, one of the first students in Keiko O'Brien's school. When Rom, under pressure from Quark and Grand Nagus Zek, pulls Nog out of school, Jake tutors him behind Rom's back ("The Nagus
").
Recognizing his father's failure to capitalize on his proficiency with mechanics and electronics, and not wanting to follow in those footsteps, Nog resolves to go into a career where he can make something of himself. After going through the Ferengi coming of age rite, he requests an apprenticeship under Captain (Commander at the time) Benjamin Sisko
in order to attend Starfleet Academy
("Heart of Stone
"). Nog is admitted and becomes the first Ferengi in Starfleet
("Facets
").
Starfleet assigns Nog to Deep Space Nine as part of his cadet field training ("The Ascent
"). Upon returning to the station, he becomes roommates with Jake although his newfound Academy discipline is initially at odds with Jake's slovenly habits. As a cadet, Nog works mainly under chief of operations Miles O'Brien
.
Nog receives a commission as ensign shortly before Starfleet retakes Deep Space Nine during the Dominion War
("Favor the Bold
").
In 2374, Nog is sent on a diplomatic mission to Ferenginar with Jake, who is along as a civilian press correspondent. They are rescued by the USS Valiant after their runabout
is destroyed by the Dominion. Onboard the Valiant, Jake and Nog discover that the vessel, including all senior officers, is composed entirely of an elite group of Starfleet cadets, called Red Squad. Nog becomes enamored at the thought of working with such a group, and the young Captain soon gives Nog a temporary field promotion and officer position on the ship. An arrogant, overly zealous crew, they embark on a poorly-planned mission to seek out and destroy a very powerful Dominion battleship... based solely on an untested scientific theory which indicates a specific radiation emission could be used to cripple the Dominion ship's hull structure. Jake objects strongly to the recklessness of the endeavor, but is blatantly ignored and ridiculed by everyone, including Nog. Eventually, the Valiant encounters the Dominion ship, and the young crew become visibly shaken when they see how huge this particular enemy ship is, from the viewscreen. They make the first offensive strike on the enemy anyway, but quickly discover to their horror that the theory is flawed. The radiation has no effect, and the Dominion ship retaliates, resulting in the total destruction of the USS Valiant. Finding an escape-pod, Nog, Jake, and a female cadet whom Jake befriended earlier are the only survivors ("Valiant
").
On AR-558, during a battle in the height of the Dominion war, Nog is shot in the leg by a Jem'Hadar
soldier, necessitating its amputation ("The Siege of AR-558
"). He then spends several months at Starbase 235 where a biosynthetic leg is grown for him to replace the amputated one. After months of therapy Nog still feels phantom pain in his new leg, even though the doctors couldn't detect any stimuli in its pain receptors. Nog chooses Vic Fontaine's holosuite
club simulation as the place to recuperate from the trauma of war, to adjust to using an artificial limb, and to escape from his real life ("It's Only a Paper Moon
"). This becomes a problem when Nog decides to live in the holosuite full time and refuses to leave. It is Vic himself that finally has to force Nog to leave by shutting down the program (an ability that Vic has since he is a sentient holosuite character.)
One of Sisko's final acts before joining the Prophet
s is to promote Nog to the rank of lieutenant junior grade (DS9: "What You Leave Behind
").
In an alternate timeline, Nog becomes a Starfleet captain ("The Visitor
").
In the Mirror Universe, Nog owns the bar on Terok Nor, having inherited it after the deaths of his father and uncle. The mirror Nog helps Intendant Kira Nerys
escape from the Terran Rebellion; however, the Intendant subsequently executes Nog, fearing that he might tell the rebels where she is ("Shattered Mirror
").
Nog is known to store his money in a locked box under his bed.
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Aron Eisenberg
Aron Eisenberg is an American actor best known for his role as "Nog" on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.-Personal life:...
, is a recurring character
Recurring character
A recurring character is a fictional character, usually in a prime time TV series, who appears from time to time during the series' run. Recurring characters often play major roles in an episode, sometimes being the main focus...
on the science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a science fiction television series set in the Star Trek universe...
. He becomes the first Ferengi
Ferengi
The Ferengi are a fictitious extraterrestrial race from the Star Trek universe. They first appeared in "The Last Outpost", the fifth episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1987, during which they made first contact with the United Federation of Planets in 2364 on the planet Delphi Ardu,...
to join Starfleet
Starfleet
In the fictional universe of Star Trek, Starfleet or the Federation Starfleet is the deep-space exploratory, peacekeeping and military service maintained by the United Federation of Planets . It is the principal means by which the Federation conducts its exploration, defense, diplomacy and research...
. He is Rom
Rom (Star Trek)
Rom is a recurring character on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He is played by Max Grodénchik.Rom is a Ferengi, the son of Keldar and Ishka. He is Quark's younger brother, and the father of Nog.-Overview:...
's son and Quark
Quark (Star Trek)
Quark is a fictional character in the American television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The character, which was played by Armin Shimerman, was depicted as a member of an extraterrestrial race known as the Ferengi, who are stereotypically ultra-capitalist and only motivated by...
's nephew.
Casting
The five-foot Eisenberg was cast as Nog because the producers needed an adult actor (for the long makeup process) who would not look too tall next to the young Cirroc LoftonCirroc Lofton
Cirroc Lofton is an American actor who started his career at nine years of age with many minor roles. He is best known for playing Jake Sisko on the successful 1993 to 1999 TV series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, which was his first major role on a TV series...
(who was cast before his unexpected growth spurt mid-series put him above the rest of the cast).
Overview
Nog was born to Rom and Prinadora on Ferenginar in 2353. Later, he moved with his father to Deep Space NineDeep Space Nine (space station)
Deep Space Nine is a fictitious space station, and is the eponymous primary setting of the science fiction television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. It serves as a base for the exploration of the Gamma Quadrant via the Bajoran wormhole, and is a hub of trade and travel for the sector's denizens...
and worked at his uncle Quark's bar. During this time, Nog was very mischievous, and a slight delinquent. With new best friend Jake Sisko
Jake Sisko
Jacob "Jake" Sisko, played by Cirroc Lofton, is a character on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He is the son of Deep Space Nine's commanding officer, Benjamin Sisko.-Overview:...
, he is, though reluctantly, one of the first students in Keiko O'Brien's school. When Rom, under pressure from Quark and Grand Nagus Zek, pulls Nog out of school, Jake tutors him behind Rom's back ("The Nagus
The Nagus (DS9 episode)
"The Nagus" is the 11th episode of the science fiction television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.-Overview:Retiring Grand Nagus Zek announces Quark as his successor ; Sisko frets over his son's devotion to his friend Nog, a known troublemaker.-Plot:There are two stories to this episode...
").
Recognizing his father's failure to capitalize on his proficiency with mechanics and electronics, and not wanting to follow in those footsteps, Nog resolves to go into a career where he can make something of himself. After going through the Ferengi coming of age rite, he requests an apprenticeship under Captain (Commander at the time) Benjamin Sisko
Benjamin Sisko
Benjamin Lafayette Sisko, played by Avery Brooks, is the main character of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.-Early life and career:...
in order to attend Starfleet Academy
Starfleet Academy
In the fictional universe of Star Trek, Starfleet Academy is where the future's recruits to Starfleet will be trained. It was created in the year 2161, when the United Federation of Planets was founded...
("Heart of Stone
Heart of Stone (DS9 episode)
"Heart of Stone" is an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the fourteenth episode of the third season.Quick overview: Odo and Major Kira are trapped on a small moon near the Badlands.-Plot:...
"). Nog is admitted and becomes the first Ferengi in Starfleet
Starfleet
In the fictional universe of Star Trek, Starfleet or the Federation Starfleet is the deep-space exploratory, peacekeeping and military service maintained by the United Federation of Planets . It is the principal means by which the Federation conducts its exploration, defense, diplomacy and research...
("Facets
Facets (DS9 episode)
"Facets" is an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the 25th and penultimate episode of the third season. It is rated 4.2/5 on the official Star Trek Website....
").
Starfleet assigns Nog to Deep Space Nine as part of his cadet field training ("The Ascent
The Ascent (DS9 episode)
"The Ascent" is an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the ninth episode of the fifth season.-Plot:Odo is dispatched to escort Quark to a Federation Grand Jury hearing, an eight-day journey away. Halfway to their destination, Quark hears a strange buzzing noise...
"). Upon returning to the station, he becomes roommates with Jake although his newfound Academy discipline is initially at odds with Jake's slovenly habits. As a cadet, Nog works mainly under chief of operations Miles O'Brien
Miles O'Brien (Star Trek)
Miles Edward O'Brien, played by Colm Meaney, is Chief of Operations in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Before DS9, he appeared as a recurring transporter chief in Star Trek: The Next Generation...
.
Nog receives a commission as ensign shortly before Starfleet retakes Deep Space Nine during the Dominion War
Dominion War
The Dominion War is an extended plot concept developed in a number of story arcs of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, an American science-fiction television series produced by Paramount Pictures...
("Favor the Bold
Favor the Bold (DS9 episode)
"Favor the Bold" is a sixth-season episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. It has an average fan rating of 4.5/5 on the official Star Trek website as of September 2009....
").
In 2374, Nog is sent on a diplomatic mission to Ferenginar with Jake, who is along as a civilian press correspondent. They are rescued by the USS Valiant after their runabout
Danube class starship (Star Trek)
The Danube class is a class of small, multi-purpose starships appearing in works of the Star Trek science-fiction franchise, primarily the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine ....
is destroyed by the Dominion. Onboard the Valiant, Jake and Nog discover that the vessel, including all senior officers, is composed entirely of an elite group of Starfleet cadets, called Red Squad. Nog becomes enamored at the thought of working with such a group, and the young Captain soon gives Nog a temporary field promotion and officer position on the ship. An arrogant, overly zealous crew, they embark on a poorly-planned mission to seek out and destroy a very powerful Dominion battleship... based solely on an untested scientific theory which indicates a specific radiation emission could be used to cripple the Dominion ship's hull structure. Jake objects strongly to the recklessness of the endeavor, but is blatantly ignored and ridiculed by everyone, including Nog. Eventually, the Valiant encounters the Dominion ship, and the young crew become visibly shaken when they see how huge this particular enemy ship is, from the viewscreen. They make the first offensive strike on the enemy anyway, but quickly discover to their horror that the theory is flawed. The radiation has no effect, and the Dominion ship retaliates, resulting in the total destruction of the USS Valiant. Finding an escape-pod, Nog, Jake, and a female cadet whom Jake befriended earlier are the only survivors ("Valiant
Valiant (DS9 episode)
"Valiant" is a sixth season episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine first broadcast on 6 May 1998.Summary: Jake and Nog, on a visit to Ferenginar, find themselves on board a rogue starship, piloted by a fresh-faced crew of Starfleet cadets. But these aren't just any cadets, they're Red Squad cadets:...
").
On AR-558, during a battle in the height of the Dominion war, Nog is shot in the leg by a Jem'Hadar
Jem'Hadar
In the fictional Star Trek universe, the Jem'Hadar are the shock troops of the powerful Dominion located in the Gamma Quadrant. Genetically engineered for strength and resolve, they are also short-lived and believe that "victory is life." They are bred to perceive the Founders, enigmatic...
soldier, necessitating its amputation ("The Siege of AR-558
The Siege of AR-558 (DS9 episode)
The Siege of AR-558 is an episode from the seventh season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The number 558 is also the production code of the episode. First aired November 18, 1998. It was written by Ira Steven Behr and Hans Beimler, and directed by Winrich Kolbe...
"). He then spends several months at Starbase 235 where a biosynthetic leg is grown for him to replace the amputated one. After months of therapy Nog still feels phantom pain in his new leg, even though the doctors couldn't detect any stimuli in its pain receptors. Nog chooses Vic Fontaine's holosuite
Holodeck
A holodeck, in the fictional Star Trek universe, is a simulated reality facility located on starships and starbases. The first use of a "holodeck" by that name in the Star Trek universe was in the pilot episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Encounter at Farpoint", although a conceptually...
club simulation as the place to recuperate from the trauma of war, to adjust to using an artificial limb, and to escape from his real life ("It's Only a Paper Moon
It's Only a Paper Moon (DS9 episode)
"It's Only a Paper Moon" is an episode from the seventh season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The production code of the episode is 560. First aired December 30, 1998. It was written by Ronald D. Moore based on a story by David Mack and John J. Ordover. Directed by Anson Williams...
"). This becomes a problem when Nog decides to live in the holosuite full time and refuses to leave. It is Vic himself that finally has to force Nog to leave by shutting down the program (an ability that Vic has since he is a sentient holosuite character.)
One of Sisko's final acts before joining the Prophet
Prophet (Star Trek)
In the fictional Star Trek universe, the Prophets, also known as Wormhole Aliens, are non-corporeal beings who inhabit the artificially constructed Bajoran wormhole which connects a distant point in the Gamma Quadrant to the Alpha Quadrant, near the planet of Bajor and the space station Deep Space...
s is to promote Nog to the rank of lieutenant junior grade (DS9: "What You Leave Behind
What You Leave Behind (DS9 Episode)
"What You Leave Behind" is the series finale of the television show Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and is the twenty-fifth episode of the seventh season. Much of the episode is set on Cardassia Prime, the home world of the Cardassians and the headquarters of the Dominion in the Alpha Quadrant...
").
In an alternate timeline, Nog becomes a Starfleet captain ("The Visitor
The Visitor (DS9 episode)
"The Visitor" is an episode from the fourth season of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The episode is rated 4.8/5 on the official Star Trek Website.-Plot :...
").
In the Mirror Universe, Nog owns the bar on Terok Nor, having inherited it after the deaths of his father and uncle. The mirror Nog helps Intendant Kira Nerys
Kira Nerys
Kira Nerys , played by Nana Visitor, is a main character in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.-Backstory:Per Bajoran custom, her family name, Kira, precedes her given name, Nerys. She has two brothers , and her parents' names are Kira Taban and Kira Meru...
escape from the Terran Rebellion; however, the Intendant subsequently executes Nog, fearing that he might tell the rebels where she is ("Shattered Mirror
Shattered Mirror (DS9 episode)
"Shattered Mirror" is an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the nineteenth episode of the fourth season. It is one of several episodes that sees Deep Space Nine crew members visit their counterparts in the Mirror Universe.- Plot :...
").
Nog is known to store his money in a locked box under his bed.
Appearances
Season 1- Emissary
- A Man Alone
- The Nagus
- The Storyteller
- Progress
Season 2
- The Siege
- Sanctuary
- The Jem'Hadar
Season 3
- Life Support
- Heart of Stone
- Facets
Season 4
- The Visitor (alternate timeline version)
- Little Green Men
- Homefront
- Paradise Lost
- Shattered Mirror (Mirror UniverseMirror Universe (Star Trek)The Mirror Universe is a fictional parallel universe in which the plots of several Star Trek television episodes take place...
counterpart)
Season 5
- The Ascent
- The Darkness and the Light
- For the Uniform
- Soldiers of the Empire
- Blaze of Glory
- Empok Nor
- In the Cards
- Call to Arms
Season 6
- A Time to Stand
- Rocks and Shoals
- Behind the Lines
- Favor the Bold
- Sacrifice of Angels
- You Are Cordially Invited...
- The Magnificent Ferengi
- Far Beyond the Stars
- One Little Ship
- Valiant
- Profit and Lace
- Tears of the Prophets
Season 7
- Image in the Sand
- Take Me Out to the Holosuite
- Chrysalis
- Treachery, Faith, and the Great River
- The Siege of AR-558
- Covenant
- It's Only a Paper Moon
- Badda-bing, Badda-bang
- 'Til Death Do Us Part
- The Changing Face of Evil
- When it Rains...
- The Dogs of War
- What You Leave Behind
External links
- Nog at StarTrek.com