Bajoran Orbs
Nine luminous anchors binding Bajoran faith to the timeless currents of the Prophets.
Nine luminous spheres, revered as the Tears of the Prophets, anchor Bajoran spirituality and reality itself. Concealed within the planet’s caves for millennia, these artifacts are not merely objects but physical manifestations of the non-corporeal Prophets dwelling in the Bajoran Wormhole. They bridge the mortal and divine, granting prophetic visions across time to those spiritually attuned enough to withstand their gaze.
Quick Facts
- Origin
- Bajor (Discovered in pre-warp era)
- Affiliation
- Bajoran Faith; Bajoran Militia
- Number of orbs
- Nine
- Primary function
- Temporal manipulation and spiritual guidance
- Location
- Deep Space 9 (Mostly), Bajoran Temple, or hidden on Bajor
Lore & Background
Beyond theology, the Orbs shaped galactic politics during the Occupation and Dominion War. Their discovery heralded the arrival of Benjamin Sisko as the Emissary, a human chosen by the Prophets that irrevocably altered Bajoran destiny. When an Orb vanished or was threatened, it triggered planet-wide spiritual crises; their housing on Deep Space 9 ensured that every diplomatic negotiation carried the weight of divine judgment.
Reader's Guide
Contact is never guaranteed; while any Bajoran may approach, the Prophets decide who receives a vision. The Emissary holds an unprecedented bond with all nine, accessing them more freely than even the Kai. Kept under heavy guard by the Vedek Assembly and Station Command, the Orbs are less museum pieces than volatile spiritual engines—contact without preparation risks madness or death.
More in Technology & Artifacts
Elsewhere in Star Trek
Spotted an error? Know more?
Reader corrections go straight into our review queue. Suggest an edit · How this site is sourced