DS9 Nog "arrests" Martok (Blaze of Glory)

Nog informs Martok about station regulations

[@TakaComics]

What Nog didn't realize then was that Martok just gave him a lesson in leadership. Courage is good, bravery is good, but choose your battles wisely. If Nog didn't admit his stupidity along with his bravery, Martok would have wiped the floor with him, and that is what he respected.

[@3Rayfire]

Agreed.

[@demarcusfaulkner7411]

indeed

[@bird718]

also thats how they wrote the script

[@a1nut]

I've noticed that no matter how pissed off a Klingon is, if you can make him laugh you're off the hook.

[@someguy4853]

@@demarcusfaulkner7411 wrong Syfy friend

[@ACLTony]

General Martok can be so intimidating and cool at the same time: "Courage comes in all sizes.....BUT DON'T TEMPT FATE!"

[@OrricktheAlien]

ACLTony as you look me in my one remaining eye....

[@jeremydaly8293]

It's as if he points to his missing eye, and warns Nog of the price of bravado. He himself learns the same lesson later.

[@Brot1984]

I love how they portray him as a Klingon. People often believe Klingons have only respect for strong warriors and that strength is the most important trait in Klingon society. But actually it is courage. It does not matter that you are not the strongest or most skilled warrior, it is more important that you face challenges with courage.

[@DoctorMagoo111]

@@Brot1984 Gowron, for all of his extremes, has a similar interaction with Quark during the Grilka debacle.

[@insertanynameyouwant5311]

@@DoctorMagoo111 indeed, he seemed to be be very reasonable in those episodes, and then he suddenly turned into psycho with Napoleon plans and Worf had to fix it. Was a strange transformation

[@hairydiablo1326]

Rest in Peace Aron, you were a badass Ferengi and a super nice guy.

[@TheFinancialAdvocacyPodcast]

And that's the exact spot where there's a memorial plaque for Aron in Star Trek Online.

[@DAN420.]

He was ok for an extra.

[@ScorpiusZA.]

@@DAN420. He never felt like an extra. He was as much a main character as the rest of them

[@SuperKing604]

Omg he passed away? Sad RIP

[@charleschuckfinley3304]

Dan so was your mum

[@PetersaberHD]

I like how later in the episode Martok exchange very short "General." "Cadet ". Kira's like "What the hell was that about xD" and Nog just says "Respect."

[@bigbear1293]

Better than that my friend. Just watched that final scene back and Martok doesn't notice when he almost bumps into nog. Nog doesn't move and when Martok does notice Martok actually adresses Nog first not the other way around. It might not be much but it says so much more that Martok wasn't just answering back out of respect but in fact held Nog to the same level of respect that he would want to be respected by addressing him first.

[@olorin1710]

I wish Picard had Nog and Sisko had Crusher.

[@jameslist2604]

@@olorin1710 oof would not have gone well for wesley

[@thefreebooter8816]

@@olorin1710 I don't think that would have been particularly interesting since Picard lacks Sisko's prejudice and Nog would have been accepted instantly. Sisko already has a better Wes in the form of Jake. Plus Jake and Wes both share similar ideals so there won't be much of that spicy conflict we like seeing

[@j3pelfrey]

Nog learned a lesson that when dealing with other cultures you have to meet them on their own ground to make any connections. Martok and Nog both new that in a fight Martok could end him in 2 seconds. The fact that Nog stood up anyway is why the general was impressed. Such fine writing and acting.

[@paulwagner688]

And when Martok goes into full intimidation mode--huge Klingon vs tiny Ferengi--Nog stands his ground and replies with both respect and honesty. "probably a little of both". A true Klingon respects that kind of qajun'tpa. Plus Martok appreciated the humor in Nog's reply.

[@Turtle1631991]

Klingons are all about how you react. In early DS9 there was this scene where woman argued angrily with klingon restaurant owner about quality of the food which made him go "I like customer who knows what he wants"

[@jamiehoward5538]

​@@Turtle1631991I think it was a she and yeah that Klingon restaurant dude was awesome I wish we got to see more of him

[@EmmaWatsonthe3rd]

Loved!! the Klingon restaurant guy, then, even more when he's playing that...plucked not-harp thing

[@thomasjoychild4962]

In Star Trek Online, years later, Martok tells the story of this encounter to as an example of true courage, character and resolve. It's my favorite incidental bit of dialogue.

[@slashandbones13]

martok is like "you got balls, kid I'll give you this one". martok is also my favrite klingon

[@MrDeadsr]

Is this real Martok or fake Martok?

[@digital_gravity]

Real Martok. The fake one had both eyes.

[@magnusbrzenk447]

1. Kang 2. Martok

[@vsgfilmgroup]

Very few Ferengi are willing to stand up to a Klingon. Amazingly, they're all on DS9.

[@futoijosei]

@Time Traveller Gold plated latinum.

[@tayzonday]

Jake: I’m Impressed! [Proceeds to loiter on the promenade while Nog ignores it]

[@AzguardMike]

well he doesnt wanna be called a racist now.

[@bloodysimile4893]

Nog: How dare they. Only we are allowed to loiter on this spot!.

[@neolexiousneolexian6079]

​@@bloodysimile4893 Who watches the watchers? The corrupt Federation lets their officers basically loiter anywhere with impunity.

[@Omegatonboom]

@@bloodysimile4893 damn police are all the same! lol jk

[@PMGW]

​@@OmegatonboomHe's a security tho

[@brch2]

Martok was truly an honorable Klingon. Many Klingon's, maybe most, would have dismissed him, or worse. Martok weighed all of Nog's traits and capabilities, and treated him honorably, not because Nog could demand it in a fight against him, but because he stood up to Martok and earned honor despite the fact he couldn't. Few of all of the Klingons ever shown on the show were truly honorable, and most of the few that were pale in comparison to Martok.

[@Leathurkatt]

One of the many reasons Martok is top of my list of favourite Klingons.

[@ryanjackson3428]

Not only that, but he actually gave Nog some advice at the end; note how he pointed at his missing eye.

[@jeremydaly8293]

Martok is probs my fave star trek character, what the Klingons could be with enlightened leadership

[@toddsands6000]

General Martok respected Nog on how he acknowledged that he had balls and was also a bit crazy to confront him at the same time. Martok always seemed to be teaching others some sort of lesson plan even though it may have not seemed so. Martok was an amazing Klingon character in this series.

[@TheKyrix82]

Martok was, in many ways, the ideal Klingon. The mix of everything Worf THOUGHT a Klingon should be, combined with everything a real Klingon could be.

[@pattheman777]

I also love the follow up moment later on in the episode- "General!" "Cadet!" "What was that about?" "Respect!"

[@sreyarao801]

Yes! I love that. Great writing to show that Nog's bravery had consequences and it's not just a comedy bit.

[@supervillainJ]

That's how you get a klingons respect.

[@filipjakab7551]

Yeah. The build-up of the scene.. But it actually was the other way around.. THE general first acknowledged the presence of the cadet and then Nog did the same for THE general, which is what makes this encounter even more "Respect" :)

[@CranberryFo]

I once was at a convention and "Rom and Nog" were there. While there were other "bigger name" Star Trek actors at the same panel (such as William Shatner and LeVar Burton (Geordie La Forge), Rom and Nog were the ones that came out dressed as their characters, and stayed in character throughout the panel. They were in my opinion the most entertaining and interesting of all the panel guests there. They were so much fun to watch and it is such a lovely memory. I'm glad I was able to be there and see them. I never kept up with Deep Space Nine, because at the time that it aired I was a teenage girl just starting her first job, and I just happened to always be working at the time Deep Space Nine aired. At the time I only knew that Rom and Nog were on Deep Space Nine and that was all I knew of the characters. Now, decades later as a 40 year old woman I'm just now starting to watch Deep Space 9 for the first time. I am heart broken that this wonderful man I saw at the panel, Aron Eisenberg, has passed on. Never again will I see him in person, but I will see him at his best, playing the role and character that he loved, in this fan-loved Star Trek series that till now I have missed out on. Rest in peace Aron, you will be missed, but your legacy will live on.

[@VorpalDerringer]

Not just in costume, but in character? That's effort! What great sports.

[@enikata7349]

I didn't really like DS9 when it first aired, it was only when I decided to sit down and watch in back in 2019 I realised that it's probably the best Trek that's ever been made.

[@InfernosReaper]

@@enikata7349 The first season wasn't very good. The second was an improvement. By the 3rd, things were really starting to get good. Once Worf showed up, the series had cemented itself as a great series. That said, there are some missteps from later in the series, but they can be overlooked for the most part.

[@enikata7349]

@@InfernosReaper I would say for the last season it felt like they were going from individual stories and then going "oh yes and the war is still going on" then go back to normal trek. But yes, season 1 and 2 were a little meh with some good stories and didn't really find its footing to season 3. Saying that, I still think it's among the best trek ever made :)

[@DavidKnowles0]

@@enikata7349 They really didn't have the budget to do the war the justice it deserve.

[@ketsan]

Can you imagine that as a story. "Once, when I was a cadet I told the Chancellor of the Klingon high council to move along..........and he did. Although he wasn't Chancellor at the time". Bragging rights or what?

[@darcraven01]

ketsan more like "once when i was yonger, i threatened to arrest the future chancellor of the klingon empire.. for loitering, and he left"

[@fryfry377]

And I led a commando team of Ferengi who hated each other on a mission to rescue my granny. Well, it was more of a prisoner exchange, but still man.

[@rmcastillo83]

Watching Nog grow and mature was one of my favourite parts about DS9

[@MedalionDS9]

Chancellor or not, he was a General... and a Klingon Warrior... that's still some tough odds

[@joeschembrie9450]

Martok probably would have told the same story, to express admiration for a Ferengi who stood up to him and to impress upon others that even a general is not above the rules.

[@Torus202]

Nog's response to "Is That So?" was perfectly delivered. You can hear the terror he's hiding when his voice breaks. "It Is!" Aron was a fantastic actor. That's how I want to remember Aron. Not just as the guy that played Nog on Star Trek, but as the incredible character actor that gave us an evocative and passionate performance in every scene he was in.

[@verta9636]

Farewell, Nog - Aron Eisenberg. You will be missed and never forgotten. Thank you for all the good moments. RIP - 1969/2019. 🖖🏻👽😔😔😔

[@sheilaolfieway1885]

STo has a memorial with the names of all who have passed that were involved in Star trek... including Aron.

[@tetsujin_144]

Well I mean, how could he be missed if he were forgotten?

[@oneproudbrowncoat]

"Yes, I did indeed know the Lieutenant; and his promotion came as no surprise. Though he carried the wounds of battle early in his career, I had seen his courage myself. I was on Deep Space Nine once, speaking with some of my officers on the Promenade, when a Ferengi ensign interrupted and tried to hurry us away. It was a surprise, but even greater was my surprise that the ensign stood his ground- and even threatened to arrest us, though he knew that he could not defeat any of us, had we defied him. Seeing this, I instructed my crew that we would indeed move along. The Ferengi worship money, their dead are revered for earning profit. Well, I know little of their 'Divine Treasury'... but I know that bravery is a coin that cannot be purchased even with latinum, and in that the Lieutenant was among the wealthiest of his kind." -Chancellor Martok of the Klingon Empire, statement to the Federation News Service on the passing of Lt. Nog.

[@LeahBouley]

God I’m crying ;-;

[@oscarlundberg7462]

Wait, he became only 50 years?

[@RXdash78]

He does bring a kind of old sea pirate vibe to the character. The lack of eye helps.

[@adamdemgar2798]

I know he looks a whole lot uglier with both eyes intact. So, the eye patch fits

[@animemanXLK]

@@adamdemgar2798 He never got an eye patch. I think he lost the eye completely and the lid seal and scarred over.

[@3Rayfire]

@@animemanXLK Correct. He lost it in a Dominion Prison Camp and Dr. Bashir didn't have the medical gear to properly repair it. JG Hertzler is actually blind in that eye in real life anyway, so it's no impediement to the performance. Plus Klingons love scars.

[@cybersecurityforcivilians]

"Courage comes in all sizes." Great line and a great tribute to the actor. RIP Aron.

[@JasonMasters]

What Nog realised and Martok acknowledged in this scene is a sentiment I first heard expressed in a "story within a story." A person playing a character in a Role Playing Game says, in-character, "you only have the right to that which you are willing to defend." Note that the key phrase here is "willing to defend" and not "capable of defending." Nog was willing and Martok gave in not because he had to, but because he respected that willingness and the bravery behind it.

[@ArkAngelHFB]

Courage

[@harageilucid4352]

Liked for the Police Academy reference

[@VestedUTuber]

Willingness, bravery and smarts. Nog knew he was in over his head, and he wasn't afraid to admit it. Had he simply said he was just being brave without admitting to being a bit foolish as well, he would have ended up in the wall.

[@mr_girr3488]

what rpg was it, and who said it?

[@uncletaylorify]

The one thing I loved about DS9 was it's character development. At the start of the show Nog was the getting arrested trouble child who later joined the military,lost his leg in battle and an officer.

[@Gaeilgeoir]

its character development...not it's, :)

[@uncletaylorify]

Gaeilgeoir whoops messed up on that didn't I lol

[@Gaeilgeoir]

Elikal Ialborcales I wasn't agitated, love, and you're 5 months late. :-P

[@captin3149]

I was taught differently I guess. When indicating possession, such as [DS9's -> character development], I was taught that [it's] is correct. Guess things have changed over the years.

[@fjccommish]

Yes, the it is character development was good.

[@LetsNeverPlayAgain]

Martok points to his injured eye and says "But don't tempt fate." This is foreshadowing the loss of Nog's leg in a later episode where his ideas about courage and heroes takes a real turn after experiencing a real battlefield.

[@kxmode]

It didn't looking like he was pointing to his injured eye. It looks like he was holding up his index finger. It has dual meaning: 1) to make a serious point and 2) a non-threatening show of force.

[@trilobright]

God, that opening dialogue was hilarious. Two university age friends trading witty barbs about their lack of success getting any. In any other Trek it would have been weird and painfully awkward, but since Deep Space 9 has actual, three dimensional characters, it works beautifully.

[@greydonsquare]

It's weird how few people notice this. Great catch

[@2Scribble]

It's also the sort of discussion that only VERY close guys would have Getting past the usual male barrier of - duh! Of course I'm getting some - I'm getting everything - ALL THE FUCKING TIME!!! - that feels required by most male gender stereotypes (even between each other) is usually the most consistent sign that said two guys are not only close - but have been for a long time.

[@gicking3898]

The show did a good job developing their friendship. I liked the scene where Captain Sisko admitted to Jake he'd been wrong about their friendship working out.

[@keeperofthefate]

all trek until 2008 had three dimensional characters.

[@ancientconstruct6754]

@@keeperofthefate Some just had more three-dimensional characters than others.

[@Paul77ozee]

I love how nog sounds like odo who would say this to Nog and Jake when they were younger. RIP Arron Eisenberg.

[@Paul77ozee]

RadRich shit now Odo has gone. His in the great link in the sky now. R.I.P. mate.

[@Paul77ozee]

RadRich l forgot he passed last year. I thought by your reply that he must of just passed.

[@lazyperfectionist1]

"And that is how you handle Klingons." Yes. By earning their respect.

[@AnhTrieu90]

lazyperfectionist1 don't they greet each other by a slap in the face?

[@Theri4444]

Nog is what Wesley should have been

[@scarface1138]

Raven24 except Wesley had two working kidneys.

[@dwolfg]

no a slap to the face is a challenge to battle to the death kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3TLnoeYmMaIapY

[@ValiantWrestling]

@@Theri4444 No he's not, he was just as arrogant a little shit as Wesley was.

[@joanne_ying79]

For those who play Star Trek Online, the latest release has J.G. Hertzler as Martok imitating 'Either move, or Im going to have to put you under arrest' as he relays a story to other Klingons. I squealed, teared and had a big smile on my face seeing that reference and JG's imitation, and my heart lifted as that line was delivered with lots of love from JG followed by a hearty laugh after that. RIP Aron.

[@OurFantasyLife]

The more I hear about this game the more I want to play it - it seems like whoever is working on it actually "gets" Trek

[@tanall5959]

@@OurFantasyLife Aron and Rene also provided voice work for Nog and Odo, with the characters getting story arcs. Wonderful that they were given a chance to reprise their roles while they were still around.

[@kumada84]

@@OurFantasyLife They absolutely do. I don't really like that style of game so I didn't play it for very long, but in terms of the plot and the characters and the issues it deals with, it's awesome. (And the ending of the first storyline, with Sela, was a little cheesy but was totally Star Trek.) Honestly, that game counteracts the horrible new Star Trek shows - as far as I'm concerned it's the "real" continuation of Star Trek. (BTW, I don't want to spoil or anything, but that game is full of all kinds of references like that - my favorite was a mission in Risa where, when I finally realized how it tied into a TNG episode, I almost did a spit take. It was genius.) (BTW it's worth playing just so you can get to a high enough level to be able to fly your ship to Deep Space 9 and walk around 🤣🤣 I haven't played it in a long time but apparently they have Odo and Nog talking to each other in Quark's now 🥲)

[@Elthenar]

@@kumada84 I've been playing it semi regularly since release. It is a major cash grab but even as a free player, its worth it to play thought and see all the content. The writing on the newer stuff is pretty good and far more faithful to the original shows than anything that has come out since Voyager wrapped. I just made a new char for an event a while back and got hit with a big wave of nostalgia. I had forgotten that Leonard Nimoy did the voice work for the early zone. Hearing his voice when not expecting it was a wonderful thing

[@antourte1]

There's a clip of this on youtube, thank you for prompting me to look it up since I don't play the game. (I just searched for "star trek online martok nog".) To be honest I feel like J.G. Hertzler's voice isn't quite the same as back in the day, but it's still a lovely little salute to Nog. Based on time of your comment I assume it was released shortly after his death - a fitting tribute.

[@LordDarthHarry]

Klingons, you just have to know how to handle them. Now, if you would excuse me...i need a new pair of pants.

[@ShrekWallBee]

+LordDarthHarry Nog should of just let it go who cares if Martok and his friends were just hangout together it just gos to show that Nog is anti social because that is persisley what Odo used to do to him and Jake Sisco back in season One

[@jasonb.6623]

+FATBRUCELOL APPLEBEE Nog is becoming a man ... standing up for himself like a Starfleet officer. It's the difference between being Capt Sisko or Lt Barclay.

[@ShrekWallBee]

Jason Briski LT Barcley was a good Star Fleet Officer he just had a prob socialy intergrating with thoses around him so he retreated to the fantasy world of the holodeck and when he tryed to be in the real world he got shot down by the ass holes he had to put up with namely LT Jordy La Forge and that dickhole at the Path Finder Project (See Voyager Episode "Path Finder"

[@jasonb.6623]

Barclay was a good engineer, but not an assertive person. Barclay would never command a starship. Let me put my argument a different way. You're on the bridge of the Defiant. You're the first officer. Three Dominion ships move to attack your ship. You say "Red Alert!" and the Captain comes onto the bridge. Who do you want to be Captain? Sisko or Reginald Barclay? Or does it not matter?

[@ShrekWallBee]

Jason Briski Nether i would take command my self why should ether of them have all the fun but if i had to choose id go with Sisco Id asingn barclay to Enginering with Chief O'Brian

[@Locktwiste72]

Nog had lobes of solid latinum to stand up to Martok like that. Martok himself was impressed because Nog earned his respect by being straightforward and no-nonsense about his duties nut handled it with honor and respect. I think after that, Martok came to have great respect for the young cadet who would one day become a damn fine officer. Nog even earned Sisko's respect and admiration. DS9 was the most three-dimensional of all the Trek series at the time. When it began, Nog was a troubled kid and Jake was a scared and confused child who'd just lost his mother. Over the years the stories targeted them and all the major characters and even a few minor ones. Nog became an exemplary Starfleet officer and Jake became a respected writer and journalist. The show's writing was solid and despite the obvious sci-fi, some of the stories could have taken place in our world and in our time, especially the ones that dealt with political intrigue, which is what drew me to the show. Best damn Trek series for me.

[@Sk4lli]

"...despite the obvious sci-fi, some of the stories could have taken place in our world and in our time..." But that's true in so many cases. Early sci-fi tackled topics on television that would have been censored on a regular show for being too controversial. Packing up these things in a sci-fi setting enabled dealing with these topics.

[@thomastakesatollforthedark2231]

Solid latinum? You want his brain to freeze to death?

[@wesleypickles945]

"Lol, you're either very brave or very stupid." "Probably both." "Lol, impressive. Move."

[@ziggy78eog]

Nog: "Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to change my Uniform."

[@hezbollah95818]

lol

[@jamesmartin9401]

First thing I thought.

[@kennethboyer2338]

He should've worn his brown pants, good thing he didn't need his red shirt.

[@calvingmail]

Nog was a great character..DS9 had such developed supporting cast.

[@shelby6571]

I didn't like Nog in the beginning but he turned out to be a great character. I love him now....:)

[@ShaundraLee1920]

This series was very underrated.

[@ShaundraLee1920]

***** Excellent points. Jake REALLY annoyed me lol.

[@BloodofPatriots]

Damar had the best character arc. Lacky to puppet dictator to rebellion leader to martyred legend.

[@fjccommish]

Nog was great. Jake wasn't so great.

[@jamesmartin9401]

I love this little vignette so much. Not only was it Nog up against Martok, but it was Eisenberg matching acting chops with Hertzler. We will miss Aron greatly.

[@ShrekWallBee]

RIP Aron Eisenberg you will be missed to paraphrase the 57th Rules of Acquisition "Good actors are as rear as latinum treasure them" :(*

[@ISBuckley8]

This show had an excellent supporting cast- very rarely have I ever seen a recurring cast that all feel like staples. Nog, Martok, Garak, Rom, Ross, Vic, and even the villains like Dukat, Weyoun, Kai Winn, the Female Changeling, Damar and Brunt really made this show feel fleshed out. I love how the side characters can have entertaining side plots that can be enjoyable to anyone

[@shanec9672]

One of the marks of a truly great show is that you don't really care what characters from it are going to be in that week's episode. It might even be two background characters you don't care all that much about, but you're intrigued by what kind of chemistry might result, or what kind of unexpected situation they might find themselves in. The only other show I felt it as much in was Adventure Time, and while that's a totally different animal, it's the only other example I can think of.

[@damonmcfarland9364]

Star Trek Online released a new episode, where Martok told this very story to some Klingons, he spoke of Nog in the past tense but it was very nice and quite moving in game.

[@slavicvasenin6685]

Not just to Klingons, but he told your captain about that incident

[@Beebee-kn4jr]

Rest in peace Aron 😘 thank you for allowing me to journey with you as a cadet x ‘courage comes in all sizes’ ... no better summary of how you lived your life 😘

[@linkeffect82]

If it was anyone but Martok.... Nog was lucky he was putting forward a good stance against one of the more older, wiser Klingons.

[@ZipplyZane]

Luck, or did he know that?

[@benwright1871]

RIP Aron Eisenberg. You were one of the best.

[@dlc1119]

Rest in peace, 'Nog'. You had the heart of a giant.

[@Spacegoat92]

Martok earthy wheezy laugh always makes me smile. Best Klingon ever!

[@PaiSAMSEN]

I know it's beta-canon at best, but Star Trek Online shown that Martok still remember this moment fondly, and retelling the story to other Klingons in 2411.

[@thomasjoychild4962]

That's my favorite bit of incidental dialogue!

[@Epsilon514]

RIP Aaron Eisenberg the actor who played "Nog"

[@TekTravis]

This is my favorite Nog clip, REST IN PEACE Aron Eisenberg, 1969-2019

[@jessicare5331]

This and Heart of Stone

[@picknroll8221]

I've said it before and I'll say it again...Martok is the man!

[@kxmode]

This was Nog's "Picard and the three Nausicaans" moment. Good thing it didn't end with a dagger through the heart. But the results are the same: courage and bravery.

[@cosmicvixxonalice6795]

Picard was arrogant. Nog was proving himself.

[@ElmoUnk1953]

“Private Joker is silly and ignorant, but he’s got guts. And guts is enough.”

[@jamesspencer1997]

Theres a reason why even Warf wanted Martok to lead this people..he was noble...just like young Nog!

[@catherineelmore2004]

...Ok, I've been a fan of this series for years... How did I just catch the "Don't tempt fate" while Martok's pointing at his missing eye, i.e. "this could happen to you," and not make the connection to Nog's later losing his leg in the siege at AR 558?! Seriously, I love this series!

[@AtlasBlizzard]

I love how reluctantly impressed Martok is by Nog's tenacity. It's like he's thinking there's a bit of a Klingon in him.

[@thomasjoychild4962]

In Star Trek Online, years later, Martok tells the story of this encounter to as an example of true courage, character and resolve. It's my favorite incidental bit of dialogue.

[@TaliaIGhul]

LOL I love how Nog does a John-Travolta-Saturday-Night-Fever strut after he stood up to Martok.

[@RobwLPOC]

It reminds me a lot of when Quark was in the Great Hall and he dropped his sword on the ground and stated ( paraphrasing) " this was never going to be fight it is an execution so that's what you'll have to do. and when you tell your grandchildren of the Glorious story how you took This Woman's house from her, remember to tell them you did it by murdering an unarmed Ferengi half your size" Chancellor Gowron then stopped the guy found him guilty and look down at Quark " a brave Ferengi, who would have thought it possible" Gowron respected Quark for the balls he showed that were half bravery and possibly half stupidity LOL kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHalcpmMd8Sie7s

[@LGranthamsHeir]

RIP Aron Eisenberg. You were the finest actor in the Star Trek tradition. #RIPNog, #LLAP

[@EvilMariobot]

Klingons: Masters of intimidation. Also Klingons: Respect those that stand their ground in the face of intimidation.

[@blockmasterscott]

I like how they are teasing each other about not getting any lol

[@unematrix]

RIP Aron Eisenberg :'(

[@jedijam91]

This and Nog standing up to Garak later prove that he has balls of chrome steel.

[@Interitus1]

I always liked Martok for this. It's such a little thing, and could have easily fallen into a klingon trope where they laugh at him and ignore him.

[@thomasjoychild4962]

In Star Trek Online, years later, Martok tells the story of this encounter to as an example of true courage, character and resolve. It's my favorite incidental bit of dialogue.

[@animemanXLK]

a tiny Ferengi standing up to three towering Klingons. How does Nog walk with balls that big?

[@3Rayfire]

It ain't easy, really strains the scrotum.

[@The.Badger.]

Why do you think he’s so short? He physically couldn’t grow further under the weight of those bollocks!

[@weldonwin]

It apparently runs in the Family, with that time Quark got into an honor duel with the Klingon, threw down his sword and just dared the guy to kill him

[@OseronPhaer]

With a bit of a waddle.

[@andrewbesso4257]

You know what they say about guys with big ears.

[@PMGW]

I met Martok at convention, was awesome to see and take picture with legend himself

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

"But don't tempt fate." Perfect.

[@Three-Headed-Monkey]

I love the scene in a later episode where they run into each other and exchange a respectful "General." "Cadet." And the other characters look like "wtf was that."

[@zippacna]

Like to be fair though, they had no context for it. From their perspective this Klingon not only acknowledges the ferengi but is polite. Of course they have WTF faces

[@ReadmanJ]

I Think it was Nog's " Probably a little of _Both_ " That you could tell Martok respected and acknowledged Nog's bravado

[@Nater389]

The acting is so epic....especially Martok. He understands "good" when he sees it. I love how he moves the group away at Nog's request in the end. Like...the crap man....Martok's seen cra shit compared to Nog...and for Martok to react like that is epic...and a reflection of his character...no matter his rank.

[@raminatox]

RIP Aron Eisenberg.

[@BlastoiseBaller]

"Probably a little of both" Nog gets a handful of really singular, terrific lines throughout the series, and I love him for it.

[@Alvan81]

Aaron's heart showed through all those layers of makeup, to make Nog real. Thank You AE.

[@VestedUTuber]

"Klingons... you just have to know how to handle them." True words there.

[@greenbrown7776]

Nog and Martok! Two of my favorite "Trek" characters together!

[@highstimulation2497]

martok's scowling klingon laugh is the best thing ever

[@pocketheart1450]

"You have earned my respect Ferengi, I like you.. but don't push it cause I can crush you like a bug."

[@funkydanieluk]

Martok and Nog were both such great characters.

[@Northwite]

R.I.P. Nog

[@ChillyCharizard006]

I swear, Martok, Klag (TNG), Worf, and his brother Kurn are the only truly "honorable" Klingons in Star Trek...

[@AlexQuill63]

"Probably a little of both," said with the expression of someone who has realised he has just made a catastrophic mistake but can't back down now without losing face.

[@brav0wing]

So strange to see Aron knowing he died. RIP my dear Ferengi!

[@jt4369]

I still love to turn to this clip from time to time. It always cracks me up how when Martok smiles here he sounds like a control panel powering up from sleep mode...

[@sageevgeorge1633]

Rest in Power, Captain Nog.

[@Devin-O]

So young to be taken RIP Aron know that you will always be remembered.

[@abominationishere5403]

Inner monologue as nog said "Klingon, just gotta know how to handle them" In his mind "I JUST SHIT MY PANTS!"

[@insertanynameyouwant5311]

Martok was a very wise Klingon who would fight only if the enemy is really aggressive and rival. Honor wasn`t just a word for him, unlike many other Klingons who would attack Nog with a knife without hesitating. Also I know it would be near impossible but still I imagine what would happen to house of Martok if Ferengi dude placed Counselor under arrest, and there will be news spread all over the quadrant

[@EndPoliticalCorruption]

For me, one of the most memorable vignettes of the entire series. This scene, together with a subsequent one where Martok now acknowledges Nog as they cross paths near a turbo lift.

[@Anlushac11]

One of my favorite scenes in DSP...who would have thought, a brave Ferengi.

[@brysonstevens1431]

The writing of this show was truly next level.

[@nizarific001]

I well up when I see Aaron as Nog. R.I.P you absolute legend.

[@RXdash78]

Indeed. He seems to really live up to the klingon ideal. He loves to fight but he's not a murderer. He's powerful and a badass but he's not a bully.

[@Redshirt434]

Martok knew exactly what he was doing here....he was guaging Nog's heart and courage....he knows he could break him without breaking a sweat, but basically told his guys "you know what, this kids got guts, gotta hand it to him...let's go get a drink at the bar."

[@Drinksalotobeer]

I don't know why Deep Space 9 and Enterprise got such a bad review from everyone in the day, but they both had some excellent characters and wonderful stories/plots. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of both. Nog and Garak had to be some of the most dynamic characters on DS9, not to mention Archer,Tripp, and T'pal. I sure would like for the writers on the new stuff to do a better job of research when writing a new episode for their series.

[@wfow1448]

Martok was all like,, "facing your fears, I can respect that."

[@Viking102938]

You remember that time a Ferengi stood up to the Emperor of the Klingons? It must be in their blood; Quark must be so proud

[@ocelotrevs]

I love the Martok chuckle!

[@ocelotrevs]

Lol

[@rafaeloda]

RIP Aron Eisenberg (Nog).

[@mariomeeks9525]

Love that they made a reference to this in STO!

[@BassmanII]

I believe Martok discovered how much of a fierce warrior Nog turned out to be during the Dominion War.

[@peaveyst7]

what i liked the most about nog is that he showed very perfect how someone can define himself and not be define by his people. he was very brave and good hearted. a peoples person... some would say it runs in the family...

[@GeneralG1810]

"Is that worse than a regular lie?" OMFG Nog mic drop right there buddy XD

[@scottmcintosh4397]

Nog has balls of solid rock. A 5'0"+ Ferengi facing a 6'5"+ Klingon . Nog evolved wonderfully during DS-9's run, serious & dedicated. He has his father's knack for engineering. I would be proud to have him serve on my ship if I were captain 🌌🚀👽👍

[@BrotherDerrick3X]

Well, Martok was just a general then, but point understood.

[@KebabMusicLtd]

Nog here brings back memories of an episode I well remember from 8th grade when I noticed three thugs of 17 or older standing near my favorite tyre swing. Remembering this very DS9 scene I went right over there and suggested they were standing there just to insult me. Fortunately, I landed on a nest of tables stacked outside the Dunkin' Donuts cabin which broke my fall.

[@frankhaugen]

This is one of my favorite scenes from DS9!

[@still_guns]

According to STO, Martok never forgot this encounter and loves to retell it. He had a genuine respect for Nog.

[@ff3player]

I'm sure any General would respect a Cadet for standing up like that.

[@johntucker23]

Nog's thinking right before he walked up to them, " Get my brown pants!"

[@Googledybunkers]

I like how they added later in the episode or was another episode, Martok adding in a bit more respect for Nog by acknowledging him

[@VuotoPneumaNN]

Damn I love Aaron/Nog's laugh, it cheers me up every time I hear it.

[@renamix]

Martok throwing Nog a Ego boost. Such a Dude.

[@ColinPMcEvoy]

Just shows how badass and respectful Martok is. He could have easily destroyed Nog but respected his response and honesty.