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Orion Syndicate." Interstellar criminal organization. The Orion Syndicate had operatives on Farius Prime who, in 2374, worked with Dominion agents in an unsuccessful plan to assassinate the Klingon ambassador to that planet. Members of the Orion Syndicate were expected to pay a portion of their income, called a fare, to their superiors in the organization. The syndicate was extremely harsh toward anyone who betrayed it, and would go to almost any length to kill such a person. If that was not possible, the syndicate was known to kill that person's family. SEE: Bilby, Liam; Raimus. (“Honor Among Thieves" [DS9)).

Ortakin. (Scott Leva). Klingon warrior who was a young crew member aboard the Bird-of-Prey Rotarran in 2373. Like much of the Rotarran crew, Ortakin was discouraged and cynical until a victory under the command of General Martok restored his warrior's pride. (“Soldiers of the Empire” [DS9]).

osol twist. Romulan confection with a distinctive tart flavor. (“Image in the Sand" [DS9]).

Ossan, Vedek. (John Towey), Bajoran spiritual leader who in 2374 presided over the Bajoran shrine located on the Promenade of station Deep Space 9. Ossan allowed Bareil Antos (mirror) to have an Orb experience with the Orb of Prophecy and Change. Ossan's decision to permit Bareil the experience may have been influenced by the fact that the mirror Bareil was physically identical to the late noted Bajoran vedek. (“Resurrection” [DS9]),

osteotomy. Surgical procedure in which all of an organism's bones are removed. The procedure, used by the Hirogen to remove body parts used as prizes of the hunt, is fatal to the victim. (*Hunters” [VGRY]).

ovarian resequencing enzymes. Complex organic compounds used in a medical fertility treatment, In 2374, Dr. Julian Bashir used ovarian resequencing enzyme therapy to make it possible for Jadzia Dax and Worf to have a child. (“Tears of the Prophets” [DS9)).

oysters Rockefeller. Appetizer consisting of oysters baked in arich spinach, scallion, anchovy, and garlic sauce. Named for a wealthy family on 20th-century Earth. (“His Way" [DS9]).