This time the silly Grand Nagus has gone to the mirror universe (he found a blueprint of Rom's highlighting the multidimensional transporter and used the technology)to look for profit opportunities there. But the head of the alliance, the annoying and insufferable Kira, decides to kidnap the Nagus and let him go in exchange for a cloaking device from our universe. So who does Nagus suggest would be the ideal pawns in this scheme?
Quark and Rom manage to get the cloaking device from the one of General Martok's ships. They escape with it just in time with the help of the mirror Ezri (who we learn is a profitier and partner to the mirror Brunt and a lover of mirror Kira's.) Rom is forced by the Regent, the mirror Worf, (who is more like a less intelligent and angry Worf than a mirror)to install the cloaking device in time for battle with the rebel ship (manned by the mirror Miles (Smiley) and Julian).
But everyone aboard the ship underestimates Rom at their expense. He sabotages the device and once again, with the help of mirror Ezri (who is upset at Kira killing Brunt for disobedience), Rom, Quark and Zek the Grand Nagus escape to a shuttle just before the Regent is forced to surrender to the rebels.
I never liked the mirror episodes of DS9. I find the characters cartoonish and overplayed, particularly by Nana Visitor, who is superb as our universe Kira. It's too bad her talents are wasted in these ridiculous shows.
The episode's one saving grace was that it featured Rom, played by Max Grodenchick. His character is sweet, honest, and delightful. He is not only underestimated, but capable of making astute observations. For example, he's confused by the "mirror's" in that they aren't all that direct opposite. At one point, he says "The alternate universe...it just doesn't make any sense!"
I couldn't agree more, Rom.
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