Editing Maquis (Star Trek)

{{short description|Fictional terrorist organisation}}
{{About|the fictional paramilitary organization from the Star Trek franchise|the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode|The Maquis}}
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In the ''[[Star Trek]]'' [[science-fiction]] franchise, '''the Maquis''' {{IPAc-en|m|ɑː|ˈ|k|iː}} are a 24th-century [[paramilitary organization]]-[[terrorism|terrorist]] group (like the World War II [[Maquis (World War II)|Maquis]] in the [[French Resistance]] and the [[Spanish Maquis]] that emerged in the [[Spanish Civil War]]). The group is introduced in the two-part episode "[[The Maquis (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)|The Maquis]]" of the television series ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'', building on a plot foundation introduced in the episode "[[Journey's End (Star Trek: The Next Generation)|Journey's End]]" of ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''; they appear in later episodes of those two series as well as ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]''. The Maquis story debuted when three ''Star Trek'' television shows running from 1987 to 2001 took place in the same fictional science-fiction universe at the same time in the future (the 2360s–2370s). As a result, the Maquis story was told across several episodes in all three shows. The Maquis are especially prominent in ''Star Trek: Voyager'', whose premise is that a [[Starfleet]] crew and a Maquis crew are stranded together on the opposite side of the Galaxy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vulture.com/article/star-trek-every-tv-show-ranked-worst-to-best.html|title=Every Star Trek TV Show, Ranked|first=Angelica Jade|last=Bastién|website=vulture.com}}</ref>

The Maquis are also featured in the comic book saga ''[[The Maquis: Soldier of Peace]]'' by [[Malibu Comics]], who held the rights to ''Deep Space Nine'' comics in the 1990s,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://them0vieblog.com/2013/10/10/star-trek-deep-space-nine-the-maquis-soldier-of-peace-review/ |title=Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – The Maquis: Soldier of Peace (Review) |last=Mooney |first=Darren |date=October 10, 2013 |website=the m0vie blog}}</ref> and in the book series ''The Badlands'' by [[Susan Wright (writer)|Susan Wright]].

==Concept==
The concept of the Maquis was introduced by the creators of ''The Next Generation'' so that it could play a role in the upcoming ''Voyager'', which was scheduled to begin airing in 1995. As [[Jeri Taylor]] commented, "We knew that we wanted to include a renegade element in ''Voyager'', and that the show would involve a ship housing both [[Starfleet]] people and those idealistic freedom fighters that the Federation felt were outlaws [i.e., the Maquis]."<ref name=erdmann>{{cite book |last1=Erdmann |first1=Terry J. |last2=Block |first2=Paula N. |title=Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion |date=2000 |publisher=Pocket Books |location=New York |isbn=9780671501068 |page=134}}</ref> Therefore, the creators of ''Star Trek'' decided to create a backstory for the Maquis in several episodes of ''Deep Space Nine'' and ''The Next Generation'', and named them after the [[Maquis (World War II) |French guerrilla fighters of the Second World War]].<ref name=erdmann/> The recurring characters of [[Michael Eddington]] ([[Kenneth Marshall]]) in ''Deep Space Nine'' and [[Ro Laren]] ([[Michelle Forbes]]) in ''The Next Generation'' became members of the Maquis, and ''Voyager'' contained regular former Maquis characters such as [[Chakotay]] ([[Robert Beltran]]) and [[B'Elanna Torres]] ([[Roxann Dawson]]), as well as recurring characters such as [[Seska]] ([[Martha Hackett]]).  While the book by Erdmann links the Maquis to the French Maquis, their history seems to more closely resemble the [[Spanish Maquis]].

In "[[Caretaker (Voyager episode)|Caretaker]]", the pilot episode of ''Star Trek: Voyager'', the [[USS Voyager (Star Trek)|titular starship]] pursues a Maquis ship into the [[List of Star Trek regions of space#Badlands|Badlands]] before being [[teleportation |teleported]] to the [[Galactic quadrants (Star Trek)#Delta Quadrant|Delta Quadrant]].<ref name="Encyc">{{cite book |title=[[The Star Trek Encyclopedia]] |author=[[Michael Okuda|Okuda, Mike]] and Denise Okuda, with Debbie Mirek |publisher=Pocket Books |page=85 |isbn=0-671-53609-5 |year=1999}} "'''Caretaker, Parts I and II.''' ''Voyager'' episode #1 & #2... ''While searching for a missing Maquis ship, the ''U.S.S. Voyager'' is transported to the distant unexplored Delta Quadrant"</ref>

==Storyline==

According to the fictional storyline of the ''Star Trek'' universe, the Maquis were formed in the 24th century after a peace treaty was enacted between the [[United Federation of Planets]] and the [[Cardassian Union]], redesignating the demilitarized zone between the two powers, which resulted in the Federation ceding several of their colony worlds to the Cardassians. Although the colonists were offered free relocation to elsewhere in Federation territory, some insisted on remaining on the ceded worlds; effectively becoming subject to the Cardassian Union, which behaves aggressively towards them. Some of these colonists subsequently formed the Maquis to protect themselves from Cardassian aggression, due to a lack of official support from the Federation; who feared breaking the peace treaty with the Cardassians, which would lead to war.

Nonetheless, various Federation members supported the Maquis' cause, and illegally supplied them with weapons and other technology that they could use in their struggle. In several cases, the Federation actually intervened in the war between the Maquis and the Cardassians, aiding the latter in recognition of the peace treaty. In one case, the Federation ship {{USS|Voyager|Star Trek|6}} tracked a Maquis vessel to the Badlands with the intention of apprehending it, but an alien force transported both to the Delta Quadrant on the opposite side of the [[Milky Way Galaxy]]. The two crews were forced to unite to survive against alien threats such as the [[Kazon]] and the [[Borg (Star Trek)|Borg]]. In later years, when the Cardassians joined the [[Dominion (Star Trek)|Dominion]] to fight in the [[Dominion War]] against the Federation, the Dominion aided the Cardassian military in wiping out the Maquis; a prelude to their war against the Federation and its allies.

The Maquis provide moral challenges to existing characters such as Quark and Sisko on Deep Space Nine.<ref name="douxreviews.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.douxreviews.com/2017/09/star-trek-deep-space-nine-maquis-part-ii.html|title=Star Trek Deep Space Nine: The Maquis, Part II|website=www.douxreviews.com}}</ref> Quark is lured into selling weapons to the Maquis by an attractive [[Vulcan (Star Trek)|Vulcan]] woman, showing how his desire for money unwittingly turned him into an illegal-arms dealer.<ref name="douxreviews.com"/> Sisko must navigate the internal politics of the Cardassians and Federation as he tries to uphold the peace treaty, in addition to being tested by his old friend trying to recruit him into the rebellion.<ref name="douxreviews.com"/>

==Episodes==
Cardassians were introduced on ''Star Trek The Next Generation'' in January 1991 with the episode "[[The Wounded (Star Trek: The Next Generation)|The Wounded]]", which lays some of the foundation for the Federation settlements on the Cardassian border. "[[Ensign Ro (Star Trek: The Next Generation)|Ensign Ro]]" aired in October 1991 introducing the experiences of living in Cardassian-occupied space. ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' premiered in January 1993 and is primarily set within former Cardassian-occupied space. ''The Next Generation''{{'}}s "[[Journey's End (Star Trek: The Next Generation)|Journey's End]]" aired in March 1994 and introduced the results of the Federation-Cardassian peace treaty and establishment of a new demilitarized zone with Federation colonists in Cardassian territory. The Maquis were then formally introduced one month later on ''Deep Space Nine''{{'}}s two-part episode "[[The Maquis (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)|The Maquis]]" and would then be the focus of many episodes of the franchise.

The episode "Learning Curve" used the different operating styles of Maquis and Federation as a plot point when some Maquis were taken aboard as crew on a Federation starship.<ref>{{Cite web|last=DeCandido|first=Keith R. A.|date=2020-03-12|title=Star Trek: Voyager Rewatch: "Learning Curve"|url=https://www.tor.com/2020/03/12/star-trek-voyager-rewatch-learning-curve/|access-date=2021-02-16|website=Tor.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

===Maquis-focused episodes===
*"[[Journey's End (Star Trek: The Next Generation)|Journey's End]]" (''TNG'', Airdate - March 28, 1994) Federation-Cardassian new border treaty signed, leading to resistance
*"[[The Maquis (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)|The Maquis, Part I and Part II]]"<ref name="douxreviews.com1">{{cite web|url=http://www.douxreviews.com/2016/08/star-trek-deep-space-nine-maquis-pt-1.html|title=Star Trek Deep Space Nine: The Maquis, Pt. 1|website=www.douxreviews.com}}</ref><ref name="douxreviews.com"/> (''DS9'', Airdate - April 24, 1994, and May 1, 1994) First appearance of the Maquis
*"[[Preemptive Strike (Star Trek: The Next Generation)|Preemptive Strike]]" (''TNG'', Airdate - May 16, 1994)
*"[[Tribunal (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)|Tribunal]]" (''DS9'', Airdate - June 5, 1994)
*"[[Defiant (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)|Defiant]]" (''DS9'', Airdate - November 21, 1994)
*"[[Caretaker (Star Trek: Voyager)|Caretaker]]" (''VOY'', Airdate - January 16, 1995)
*"[[Learning Curve (Star Trek: Voyager)|Learning Curve]]" (''VOY'', Airdate - May 22, 1995)
*"[[Dreadnought (Star Trek: Voyager)|Dreadnought]]" (''VOY'', Airdate - February 12, 1996)
*"[[For the Cause (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)|For the Cause]]" (''DS9'', Airdate - May 6, 1996) 
*"[[For the Uniform]]" (''DS9'', Airdate - February 3, 1997) 
*"[[Blaze of Glory (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)|Blaze of Glory]]" (''DS9'', Airdate - May 12, 1997) The final Maquis conflict in the Alpha Quadrant.
*"[[Worst Case Scenario (Star Trek: Voyager)|Worst Case Scenario]]" (''VOY'', Airdate - May 14, 1997)
*"[[Hunters (Star Trek: Voyager)|Hunters]]" (''VOY'', Airdate - February 11, 1998) Voyager learns of the fate of the Maquis
*"[[Repression (Star Trek: Voyager)|Repression]]" (''VOY'', Airdate - October 25, 2000)

==Characters==
[[File:Michelle_Forbes_2009a_Comic-Con.jpg|thumb|Actress Michelle Forbes played the troubled Starfleet officer Ro Laren.]]
Various members of the Maquis are characters in ''TNG'', ''DS9'', and ''Voyager'', although membership is sometimes transitory and as revealed by the Maquis saga, for example some are revealed as Federation agents. The reveal of a character's identity is common plot device throughout the story line. Many episodes play on these questions.
*[[B'Elanna Torres]] (played by [[Roxann Dawson]])
*[[Chakotay]], captain of a Maquis space vessel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.startrek.com/database_article/chakotay|title=Chakotay|website=StarTrek.com}}</ref> (played by [[Robert Beltran]])
*[[Calvin Hudson]], Maquis leader (played by [[Bernie Casey]])
*[[Preemptive Strike (Star Trek: The Next Generation)|Macias]], Maquis leader (played by [[John Franklyn-Robbins]])
*[[Michael Eddington]] (played by [[Kenneth Marshall]])<ref name ="CBR">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-recurring-characters-ranked/|title=Star Trek: Ranking the 20 Best Recurring Characters|date=2018-12-28|website=CBR|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-25}}</ref>
*[[Ro Laren]] (played primarily by [[Michelle Forbes]])<ref name ="CBR"/>
*Teero (played by [[Keith Szarabajka]])
*[[Tuvok]], Federation agent and ''Voyager'' bridge officer (played by [[Tim Russ]])
*Thomas Riker (played by [[Jonathan Frakes]])<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2019-07-11|title=Star Trek: 10 DS9 Storylines That Were Never Resolved|url=https://screenrant.com/star-trek-deep-space-nine-unresolved-storylines/|access-date=2021-02-16|website=ScreenRant|language=en-US}}</ref>
*Sakonna<ref name="douxreviews.com1" /> (played by [[Bertila Damas]])
*Santos (played by [[William Thomas Jr.]])
*[[Seska]] (played by [[Martha Hackett]])<ref name ="CBR"/>

==Fictional spacecraft==
In the ''Star Trek'' science fiction franchise, the Maquis are known to use a diverse mix of older spacecraft from the [[United Federation of Planets]].<ref name="Encyc"/> Three aspects are that the spacecraft are older, as much as several decades, there are a variety of types in service, and finally, they tend to be of Federation design.<ref name="Encyc"/> Although the spacecraft are old, the Maquis are known to upgrade them with advanced weaponry to take on larger [[Cardassian]] vessels such as the ''Galor'' class.<ref name="Encyc"/>

*The ''Val Jean'' in "[[Caretaker (Star Trek: Voyager)|Caretaker]]"<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KZcIAQAAQBAJ&pg=PA290|title=Science Fiction Television Series, 1990-2004: Histories, Casts and Credits for 58 Shows|first1=Frank|last1=Garcia|first2=Mark|last2=Phillips|date=10 December 2008|publisher=McFarland|isbn=9780786469178 |via=Google Books}}</ref>
*Maquis raider as seen on ''Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'' episode "The Maquis, Part II"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.startrek.com/database_article/maquis-raider|title=Maquis raider|website=StarTrek.com}}</ref> The Maquis spaceship in this episode was designed by Rich Sternbach, and constructed of fiberglass and resin.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MAQUIS SHIP MODEL|url=https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-maquis-ship-model-4780055/?from=salesummary&intObjectID=4780055&lid=1|access-date=2021-02-16|website=www.christies.com|language=en}}</ref>
*Dreadnought, former Cardassian weapon commandeered by the Maquis ("[[Dreadnought (Star Trek: Voyager)|Dreadnought]]")
*Maquis Interceptor/Maquified Peregrine-class<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.ex-astris-scientia.org/articles/peregrine.htm|title=Ex Astris Scientia - Which is the Peregrine Class?|first=Bernd|last=Schneider|website=www.ex-astris-scientia.org}}</ref>

The Maquis Fighter seen in the DS9 episodes ("The Maquis" I & II) was designed by Jim Martin and the model for the special effect shots was built by Tony Meinenger.<ref name="auto2">{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VTifVpk6cekC&pg=PT397|title=The Next Generation Companion: Star Trek The Next Generation|first=Larry|last=Nemecek|date=25 September 2012|publisher=Simon and Schuster|isbn=9781471106798 |via=Google Books}}</ref> The fighter/transport used by [[Ro Laren|Ro]] was also designed by Jim Martin, but that model was built by Greg Jein.<ref name="auto2"/>

In 2006, the miniature model of the Maquis raider from "The Maquis, Part II" went for 10,800 USD at auction.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MAQUIS SHIP MODEL|url=https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-maquis-ship-model-4780055/?from=salesummary&intObjectID=4780055&lid=1|access-date=2021-02-16|website=www.christies.com|language=en}}</ref>

==Reception==
An example of a review of Maquis episode was in 2016; ''[[USA Today]]'' the episode "The Maquis" as a must-watch for the entire ''Star Trek'' franchise for its introduction of the Maquis story, which would also be an element in ''Star Trek: Voyager''. They note the interesting science fiction story elements of the Federation, Cardassians, Maquis, and Bajorans playing off one another to create complex themes centered around the fictional space station [[Deep Space Nine (fictional space station)|Deep Space Nine.]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/08/the-5-best-episodes-to-get-you-hooked-on-star-trek|title=The 5 best episodes to get you hooked on 'Star Trek'|date=2016-08-31|website=For The Win|language=en|access-date=2019-03-29}}</ref>

== Broadcast and releases ==
Episodes featuring the Maquis were distributed in many ways because the story was spread out across multiple series. For instance, ''Star Trek : Deep Space Nine'' was broadcast in [[Broadcast syndication|syndication]], while ''Star Trek: Voyager'' was on the [[UPN]] network. Home Video Releases of the television episodes include an array of [[LaserDisc]], [[VHS]], and [[DVD]] titles. Relevant ''Star Trek: Trek The Next Generation'' titles were also released on [[Blu-ray|Blu-Ray]] disc in HD.

For example, the two part episode "The Maquis" was released in two separate [[LaserDisc]] releases in the United States.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web|title=LaserDisc Database - Star Trek DS9 #039/40: Blood Oath/The Maquis #1 [LV 40510-439]|url=https://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/21425/LV-40510-439/Star-Trek-DS9-039/40:-Blood-Oath/The-Maquis-1|access-date=2021-02-19|website=www.lddb.com}}</ref> A double episode 12 inch optical disc with "Blood Oath" and "The Maquis, Part I" was released on October 6, 1998, in the United States.<ref name=":02" /> Another item with "The Maquis, Part II" and "The Wire" was released on October 20, 1998.<ref name=":02"/>

==References==
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==External links==
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