Cardassian Union

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The Cardassian Union is an interstellar government that features in Star Trek.

History

The Cardassian Union was an interstellar empire that was established by the Cardassians with its capital being Cardassia Prime.

Overview

Technically, both the military and intelligence bodies answered to the political authority of the Detapa Council. However, in reality, both organizations ran their own affairs and operated independently. (Episode: Defiant)

Ranks within the military included:

• Legate :
• Gul :
• Glinn :

The highest court of justice was the Cardassian Supreme Tribunal that dealt with matters of law in the Cardassian Union. This justice system operated under the Cardassian Articles of Jurisprudence that provided law governing the treatment and rights of prisoners. (DS9: Tribunal)

Technology

One weapon developed by their empire was the Cardassian ATR-4107 that were automated missiles that were launched with them capable of Warp 9 and had 1,000 kilograms of matter along with anti-matter that were used in the warheads detonation giving it the destructive power to destroy a small moon. It possessed a sophisticated computer system that was designed to predict and counter hostile actions either from individuals or vessels. The weapon contained numerous weapons designed to target hostile forces attempting to stop it and had powerful shields to protect it from harm. (VOY: Dreadnought)

Members

• Dukat :
• Damar :
• Garak :

Planets

• Cardassia :

In other media

Video games

• In Star Trek: Armada II, the Cardassian Union featured in the story of the video game and were a playable faction.

Appearances

• Star Trek: Deep Space 9:

External Links

• Memory Alpha Entry

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