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      DEEP SPACE NINE: "The Dogs... " - REV. 04/09/99 - ACT FIVE     65.

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					SISKO
			That's what they're hoping we'll 
			do -- so they'll have time to 
			rebuild their forces.


					MARTOK 
			He's right. We have them on the 
			defensive -- we should attack 
			with everything we've got.

	Ross hesitates.

					ROSS 
			Trying to break through that line 
			will be a very ugly, very bloody
			job...

					SISKO
			If we do nothing, the Dominion 
			could sit behind that perimeter 
			for the next five years rearming 
			themselves. And when they're 
			ready to come out... God help us 
			all.

					MARTOK 
			The Klingon Empire votes to hit 
			them now -- before they have time 
			to recover.


	A beat as Ross takes a deep breath.

					ROSS 
			Considering the alternative... 
			I'm afraid I have to concur.

	All eyes turn to Velal, who takes a moment to look 
	over the map, then reluctantly nods agreement.

					VELAL 
			Very well.

					SISKO
			Then it's settled... we attack.

	And off Sisko's determined expression...