How One Quote Transformed Nog Into A Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Legend In "Heart of Stone," a young Ferengi named Nog delivers a heartfelt speech that changes the course of his life and the show itself. His admission to Commander Sisko about his desire to escape the fate of being a barman, combined with his passion for engineering and justice, convinces Sisko to sponsor his entry into Starfleet Academy. This pivotal moment marks the beginning of Nog's journey to becoming a respected officer and a symbol of DS9's character depth. An impassioned quote in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 3 instantly elevated a supporting character, opening the door to him becoming one of the show's greatest. Typical of Star Trek series finding their way in the third season, Deep Space Nine truly began to find its groove. By the end of DS9 season 3, Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks) was promoted to Captain, and the series took off running. Written by Ira Steven Behr and Robert Hewitt Wolfe, the underrated Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 3, episode 14,"Heart of Stone," was a pivot point for a pair of characters.Odo Deceived By Female ChangelingIn the A-story, Odo (Rene Auberjonois) was deceived and manipulated by the Female Changeling (Salome Jens) into admitting he was in love with Major Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor). The Founders needed to understand Odo's attachment to the "solids," and got their answer.However, just as crucial was "Heart of Stone's" B-story where Nog (Aron Eisenberg) asked Commander Sisko to sponsor his application to Starfleet Academy. Sisko assumed it was a prank, and then tested Nog to find out if the young Ferengi bartender was serious. Nog passed Sisko's test, but the answer to why he wanted to join Starfleet changed the character and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine for the better.