Krim ( General ) Krim was a Bajoran male who served as a general in the Bajoran Militia during the late - 24th century . History . Krim refused to use the militia to put down civil unrest on Bajor , believing that it would lead to civil war . In reality , he was a member of the Circle , who wanted the Federation to leave the Bajoran sector . Krim led a siege on Deep Space 9 in 2370 , but ultimately surrendered the station back to the Federation after meeting with Li Nalas and discovering that the Circle was backed by the Cardassian s . He expected the Bajoran Provisional Government would ask for his resignation . Although Krim was on the opposing side , he appeared to have a respect for his adversary , Benjamin Sisko , noting during their meeting that Sisko gave him information rather than use it as a bargaining chip . He had first met Sisko at a session of the Bajoran Executive Committee in 2369 . In the later takeover of Deep Space 9 , he was pleased to discover that Sisko had not abandoned his post , as it increased his esteem for the commander . ( ) Memorable quotes . " " You can ' t possibly appreciate that this is Bajoran against Bajoran . " " < br > " " I can appreciate that the provisional government will stand only if the military supports it . " " < br > " " We are all patriots , Commander . " " < br > " " Commander Sisko , you told me about the Kressari before you asked the favour regarding Kira . You could ' ve tried to trade that information for the favour . " " < br > " " I wouldn ' t do that . " " < br > " " I ' ll remember that about you . " " < br > " " You ' re be playing right into their hands . " " < br > " " If you ' re so convinced they ' re still here , how can you sit and wait for them to attack ? " " < br > " " They have no interest in attacking . " " < br > " " What makes you so sure ? " " < br > " " Because I understand military tactics . " " < br > " " I ' m returning to the surface immediately to consult with the Ministers . I expect I will be asked to resign . Commander , since the provisional government has prevailed , I believe it is appropriate to return the command of this station to Starfleet . Well fought , sir . " " < br > Appendices . Background information . Krim was played by actor Stephen Macht , who had previously been considered for the roles of Will Decker in and both Jean - Luc Picard and William Riker in . ( " " , p . 104 ; ; " " ) The script of the describes Krim as " " a solid , handsome 50 ' s male with a demeanor of straightforward intelligence " [ . . . ] " he is not a politician but a soldier and when he chooses his side , it must be the winner . " " The script of additionally describes him as being , " " purely a professional military man , a Rommel , not interested in politics " " . In his review of " The Circle " , " Star Trek " author Keith R . A . DeCandido writes , " " Stephen Macht shows tremendous gravitas as Krim , setting up his larger role in the following episode . " " For " The Siege " , he describes Krim as being , " " a worthy adversary for Sisko . " " Apocrypha . The " " short story " " gives Krim ' s full name as Krim Aldos . He is revealed to be the ex - husband of the new First Minister of Bajor , Asarem Wadeen , and to have spent the time between the " Circle " trilogy and the story ( which is set in late - 2376 ) in seclusion , though a legal commission did not find him liable for the attempted " coup " . First Minister Asarem asks him to serve as Bajor ' s Federation Councilor after her first choice dies unexpectedly , and he reluctantly assumes the office . In " Articles of the Federation " , Federation President Nanietta Bacco nominates Krim to the Federation Security Council to replace Artrin na Yel , who had recently been forced to resign . Krim is appointed that same day after he gives a speech before the full Council responding to Councillor Bera chim Gleer of the United Planets of Tellar . In the " " novel " Raise the Dawn " , Krim pushes the Federation Council to approve the construction of a new space station in the Bajoran system , following the destruction of Deep Space 9 by the Typhon Pact in 2383 . Both the " " novel " Revelation and Dust " and the " Sacraments of Fire " reveal that Krim is succeeded as Federation Councilor by Ishan Anjar in 2384 . Krim also appears in the " Star Trek Customizable Card Game " which describes him as a " thoughtful tactician " and names him as the commander of the Bajoran vessel " Talnot " .