Random loss of nifty stuff

Entropy · Freshman Cadet Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Posts: 9

So, what was up with DS9 suddenly dropping the holographic projectors after all of one episode, and the same for the Vorta's telekenetic abilities? It doesn't make much sense to say the Vorta never bothered to use it, because then Iggy Pop would have used it to defend himself in 'Those Magnificent Ferengi'. I suppose it could have been an ability owned only by that one vorta. And the holographic projector would have been useful later on, allowed the captains to speak without using up their viewscreen.

Just something that confuses me slightly

The_Sisko · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 5:35 pm**

Yeah...what do you mean by holographic projectors? are u onabout on the station?

Sonic74205 · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 5:38 pm**

the vorta you are talking about is weyun. yes?

If so then i think his abilities might have been lost when he died and then was cloned.

Founder · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 6:08 pm**

First off he means the holocommunicators they used instead of the viewscreen. It was first used in the episode, For the Uniform. It never caught on and was eventually dropped. No, the Vorta he means is Eris. This telekinitc power was first used in Jem'Hadar. This was the first episode featuring the Dominion. She hit Sisko with it. Its possible it was only given to her to protect her against the "Federation intruders" for first contact with them. Changelings seem to be masters at genetic engineering. They probably gave her clone that ability. Just because Iggy Pop didn't use it doesn't mean the rest of them don't. Maybe he assumed the Ferengi would have shot him if he tried. Although I would have thought Weyoun would have used it once and a while. I think Eris was the only one given that ability for the reason I said.

Sonic74205 · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 6:11 pm**

lol "Iggy Pop"

Founder · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 6:13 pm**

Iggy Pop=Yelgrun

Sonic74205 · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 6:16 pm**

Okay

I prefer Iggy Pop

gul Lemek III. · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 7:07 pm**

Where did the nick Iggy Pop come from, anyway?

Starbuck · **Mon Aug 09, 2004 7:28 pm**

Thats a good question.

Founder · **Tue Aug 10, 2004 7:13 pm**

Uh guys the topic.....

Defiant · **Tue Aug 10, 2004 11:35 pm**

And how. Yes, the vorta were supposed to all be telepathic, but the writers (being as awesome as they are) realized it was too powerful, and dropped it. I hope at least, that would rock.