# Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Bizarre Quote

> Brian Markinson's 'soulless minions of orthodoxy' quote from Deep Space Nine resurfaces in Strange New Worlds.
- Title: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Bizarre Quote · ScreenRant
- Summary: Brian Markinson's 'soulless minions of orthodoxy' quote from Deep Space Nine resurfaces in Strange New Worlds. Brian Markinson's Star Trek: Deep Space Nine…
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- Source: ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/star-trek-ds9-bizarre-quote-strange-new-worlds-brian-markinson
- Author: John Orquiola
- Published: 2026-10-23T17:00:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: star trek, deep space nine, strange new worlds, brian markinson, soulless minions of orthodoxy, willie mays baseball card, jake sisko, nog, entertainment, culture
## Deep Space Nine's Bizarre Quote
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 5 episode 25 'In the Cards' featured a quote that became iconic.

> I haven't done anything wrong, and I won't be hounded by you and your soulless minions of orthodoxy.
## The Quote's Origin
Brian Markinson played Dr. Elias Giger who outbid Jake and Nog for a Willie Mays baseball card.
## The Quote's Meaning
Giger used the phrase to describe establishment scientists doubting his immortality research.
## The Quote's Impact
The line became a fan favorite and repeated throughout the episode's events.
## Markinson in Strange New Worlds
Markinson returned as Dr. Phil Boyce in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4.
## The Quote's Legacy
The phrase remains the most memorable line from Deep Space Nine after 29 years.
## Key takeaway

Brian Markinson's Star Trek: Deep Space Nine line 'soulless minions of orthodoxy' remains iconic after 29 years.