DEEP SPACE NINE
A space station originally built by the Cardassian occupation forces in orbit of Bajor, DS9 was surrendered to the Federation administration in 2369. It soon became one of the most important strategic posts in Starfleet after the discovery of the Bajoran wormhole, and the station was moved to the mouth of the wormhole itself.
DS9 was key to the defence of the Alpha Quadrant during the Dominion War, and its commander, Benjamin Sisko, laid the groundwork that led to Bajor joining the Federation. |