Ep 12. The Emperor's New Cloak

The episode "The Emperor's New Cloak" is the 12th episode of the seventh season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. In this episode, the Ferengi bartender Quark is coerced into participating in a dangerous and illegal plot that involves impersonating the Grand Nagus of the Ferengi Alliance, the highest-ranking official in Ferengi society.

While on a mission to acquire a valuable artifact known as the Orb of Wisdom, Quark and his brother Rom are captured and transported to the mirror universe, a parallel universe that is a dark and twisted version of the main Star Trek universe. In the mirror universe, the Ferengi are ruthless conquerors who have enslaved most of the galaxy, and the Grand Nagus is seen as a god-like figure.

In order to stay alive, Quark and Rom must convince the people around them that they are the mirror universe versions of the Grand Nagus and his faithful servant, and they must navigate the treacherous politics of the mirror Ferengi Alliance in order to obtain the Orb of Wisdom and make their way back home.

As they plot and scheme their way through this dangerous world, the two Ferengi must also confront the dark mirror version of themselves, including Quark's cousin Gaila, who is a ruthless assassin in the mirror universe. They must also try to maintain their moral compass in a world where greed and deception are the norm, and where the line between right and wrong is blurred.

Overall, "The Emperor's New Cloak" is a thrilling and suspenseful episode that puts Quark and Rom in the middle of a dangerous game of deception and intrigue. With its high stakes and action-packed plot, it is an exciting entry in the final season of one of the most beloved Star Trek series.