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Bajoran Central Archives. Information repository for the Bajoran by forces loyal to the Circle, were encountered by Deep Space 9 government. In 2370, Kira Nerys accessed the Vedek Assembly officers Kira and Dax as they attempted to reach the Bajoran files through the Bajoran Central Archives, attempting to find the Chamber of Ministers in 2370. (“The Siege” [DS9]) person responsible for the Kendra Valley massacre. (“The Collaborator” [DS9]). Bajoran Institute of Science. Bajoran research center. Dr. Mora Pol studied Odo at the Bajoran Institute of Science during the Bajoran Chamber of Ministers. years immediately after Odo's discovery in the Denorios Belt. Legislative body of the Bajoran Odo left the institute in 2365 for the Cardassian space station, provisional government. In 2370, FA Terok Nor. (“The Alternate” [DS9]). the Chamber of Ministers was highly factionalized by a variety of Bajoran Military Academy. Armed forces institute on planet groups that opposed accepting _ » Bajor. (“Meridian" [DS3)). Federation aid for planetary recon- . struction after the Cardassian Bajoran Militia. The armed service of the Bajoran provisional occupation. Because of such fac- government. Kira Nerys was a major in the Bajoran Militia. (“The tionalism, the Council of Ministers refused to sanction the rescue Darkness and the Light” [DS9]). of war hero Li Nalas from planet Cardassia IV. (“The - « y Homecoming” [DS9]). Later that year, the Bajoran Chamber of Line officers’ rank pin-on device (worn on left collar) Ministers and the Vedek Assembly denied the refugee Skrreea's request to colonize on planet Bajor. (“Sanctuary” [DS9]). When the Federation Council voted in 2373 to admit Bajor to the Federation, the chamber elected to delay admission. The ministers took this unusual action on the advice of Benjamin Sisko, the Emissary of Bajoran prophecy, who had undergone pagh'tem’far, and experienced visions convincing him that admission at this time would be unwise. (“Rapture” [DS9)). Bajoran communicator. Personal communications Major Captain Lieutenant Lieutenant Ensign device incorporated into a decorative pin worn by J.G) Bajoran personnel. Similar in operation to a Starfleet communicator Bajoran military insignia /pin-on device (worn on right breast) Bajoran Days of Atonement. Holy festival. Former Shakaar resistance cell member Latha Mabrin was murdered at the \ ’ Calash Retreat in 2373 while preparing for the Days of hg de Rank Atonement. (“The Darkness and the Light” [DS9]). a Pin Bajoran death chant. Funeral ritual of the Bajoran people. It was reputed to be over two hours long. (“The Next Phase” [TNG]). Bajoran First Minister. Secular head of the Bajoran Chamber of Ministers. The First Minister was elected for a term of six years, Kalem Apren served as first minister until his death in late 2371. Kai Winn served the remainder of Kalem's term until the next election, for which former resistance leader Shakaar Edon was a leading contender. (“Shakaar” [DS9]). Shakaar won the election, and served as first minister. (“Crossfire" [DS9)). Bajoran Gratitude Festival. Annual Bajoran celebration, of great importance to the Bajoran people. (“The Nagus” [DS9]) During the holiday, participants wrote down their problems on Renewal Scrolls, then placed them to be burned in a special brazier so that their troubles could symbolically turn to ashes. Station Deep Space 9 hosted its third annual celebration of the Gratitude Festival in 2371. (“Fascination” [DS9)). In 2369, Sisko had hoped to make a three-day trip to planet Bajor with his son Jake to attend the Gratitude Festival and visit the fire caves. (“The Nagus" [DSS]). Bateret leaves were traditionally burned during the festival. The celebration was also called the Peldor Festival, Bajoran phaser pistol Bajoran phaser rifle and had been celebrated as far back as 20,000 years ago (“Rapture” [DS9]). Bajoran provisional government. Loose coalition of Bajoran factions that assumed the role of planetary leadership following Bajoran impulse ship. Small piloted spacecraft used to defend the Cardassian withdrawal in 2369. The provisional government the high orbit of planet Bajor. Two Bajoran impulse ships, flown was headed by the Chamber of Ministers, which was bitterly — divided into many factions, each seeking dominance. One of the Te FA first actions of the provisional government was to request of {AN =53 = oe : He EE 4 | 3 | Va Federation assistance, a move that was opposed by isolationist i Eel soa [NP TET factions. This aid included Starfleet operation of station Deep = mde J = a Sa Space 9. (“Emissary” [DS9]). The Bajoran provisional government INS eT JS) —— - - refused to sanction the rescue of Li Nalas from planet Cardassia By at IV. When Kira Nerys proceeded with the rescue despite their — refusal, they retaliated by removing her from her position on staimply tion Deep Space 9. (“The Homecoming" [DS9)). SEE: Jaro, = Minister Essa.