#Opaka

[unteriors]

Opaka, Targovishte Province, Bulgaria.

[polish-spirit]

Kościół w Opace (1938).

[geekysteven]

[ffcrazy15]

Kira: “I’m afraid the Prophets won’t forgive me.”

Opaka: “They're just waiting for you to forgive yourself.

Me, a Catholic: *bawling*

[odo-apologist]

I always have to remind myself that Bajor isn't actually canonically matriarchal but rather that all of the interesting Bajoran characters just happen to be women while the men are mostly dull

[writergeekrhw]

Do you know why Opaka was written off DS9 so early on? Every time I rewatch, I wish we had more time with her.

I think Michael and Ira felt Opaka was too nice and too helpful to Sisko and Kira, and they wanted someone as Kai that would create more conflict.

We definitely got that!

[tribblesoup]

Bajoran Earrings

Image gallery of Bajoran earrings seen onscreen. Images taken from screencaps and prop galleries.

Ro Laren:

"Picard" earring (with the secret files inside) RockLove.com

"Ensign Ro" and "The Next Phase," from TrekCore.

Kira Nerys

(YourProps.com)

Leeta

(YourProps.com)

Rom

(YourProps.com)

Shakaar Edon

(StarTrekPropCollector.com)

Bariel Antos

(https://www.msn.com/en-us/general/general/kira-s-complete-star-trek-ds9-timeline-explained/ar-BB1rjjSE#)

Kai Opaka

Pinterest (clearest image I could find)

Kai Winn

Pinterest

Teero Anaydis

TrekCore

Other

StarTrekPropCollector.com

(YourProps.com)

A few unnamed Bajorans from Memory Alpha

Note: Bajoran oceans are (supposedly) green. The guy on the left probably hails from one of the coasts! The grouch on the right looks like a total square.

I'm certain to update this, as I think of more characters and find more images.

[filmjunky-99]

s t a r t r e k d e e p s p a c e n i n e created by rick berman, michael piller [battle lines, s1ep13]

'Is something wrong, Opaka?' - kira

'Contemplating prophecy.' - opaka

'It's interesting you chose this viewport. The wormhole is just out there.' - kira

'It's a spectacular sight to see.' - bashir

'Unfortunately, it can only be seen when a ship enters it or exits. But there's nothing scheduled for today.' - sisko

'A shame.' - opaka

'Sisko to O'Brien. Prepare the Yangtzee Kiang for launch, Chief.

Kira and I are taking the Kai through the wormhole.' - sisko

[kingoftheu]

The Great Bajoran Political Compass Project. Notes in the Notes.

[unteriors]

Gorsko Ablanovo, Targovishte Province, Bulgaria.

[metronn]

obviously vulcan philosophy / spirituality / religion / culture is very cool and awesome (hell yeah jewish vegetarians), but gang we are sleeping on bajoran spirituality. the fact that faith held their planet together under a brutal occupation is really... :'|

[geekysteven]

[femur-bandit]

I lost my mind yesterday (was rewatching ds9) over the scene in battle lines where Kai Opaka comfort Kira. god. Opaka KNOWS how much she means to the people of Bajor, and by extension Kira, she partakes in her role and acts accordingly, kindly, patiently, embracing this deeply hurt woman and attempting to give her peace. Kira looked so emotional I can't describe it. does anyone understand me. head in hands

[trekkie-polls]

There are so so so so many more, I could really only fit a handful in. If your favorite star trek mystery is missing, please describe it in the tags!

Bonus points for sharing your thoughts on how you would finish the story :)

[cuterefaction]

#Trektober day 6, 'Observation Deck'. Kai Opaka watching a ship approaching the wormhole.