 In order to investigate a rare subspace phenomenon, Dax, O'Brien, and Bashir board the Runabout USS "Rubicon", which as a side-effect of the anomaly is shrunk to four inches (10 cm) long.However, while investigating the phenomenon, the "USS Defiant" is boarded by Jem'Hadar (Dominion space forces).The episode received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Series.