Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Facing mounting debts, Quark accepts employment with an arms dealer in hopes of easing his financial pressures. However, his increasingly immoral activities soon distance him from the rest of his team, creating tension within the group and jeopardising the mission’s integrity.

Business As Usual is a television programme presented in an episodic format. It falls within the broader genre of episodic storytelling, offering a self‑contained narrative that fits into the series’ overall structure. In this particular episode, the character Quark consents to take on work for an arms dealer as a means of alleviating his growing financial pressures. The arrangement, however, quickly drags him into a series of ethically dubious actions. As his behaviour becomes increasingly immoral, the rest of his team begins to distance themselves from him, highlighting the personal cost of his choices. The episode also features a guest appearance by Steven Berkoff, who adds a notable presence to the storyline. His involvement is limited to this instalment, and no further details about his role are provided beyond his participation as a guest star.