

The station's crew, including commanding officer Benjamin Sisko, take part in many pivotal battles of the war.įollowing the Dominion War, Deep Space Nine remains an important hub for trade, commerce, diplomacy and military operations. It is also the starting point for any ship exploring the Gamma Quadrant.Īfter hostile confrontations lead to all-out war, Deep Space Nine is at the center stage of the First Dominion War from 2373 to 2375. Following the discovery of the Bajoran wormhole the station is moved from its original position in Bajor's orbit and becomes one of the most important commerce facilities in the entire Alpha Quadrant. In 2369 Starfleet takes control of the station at the request of the Bajoran provisional government.

The station's original designation is Terok Nor. The Treaty of Bajor was signed at Deep Space 9 in 2375.ĭeep Space Nine was built in 2351 as a mining station, serving Cardassian forces during the Occupation of Bajor. It 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.ĭS9 was key to the defense of the Alpha Quadrant during the Dominion War, and its commander, Benjamin Sisko, laid the groundwork that led to Bajor joining the Federation. A space station originally built by the Cardassian occupation forces in orbit of Bajor, DS9 was surrendered to Federation administration in 2369.
