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Revision as of 03:41, 13 January 2006
The Cardassian Union (also referred to as the Cardassian Empire) is the official governing body of the Cardassian people. The capital world is Cardassia Prime.
History
See: Cardassian history
Government
The Cardassian Union was formed under a treaty that established a power-sharing agreement between the Cardassian Central Command and the Obsidian Order. Friction has always existed between the two organizations as the Central Command worked to expand the reachs of the Union and the Obsidian Order worked to suppress it. The civilian Detapa Council was established to serve as the chief governing body between the two branches, however, in practice, the Council was virtually powerless. (DS9: "Defiant")
The military of the Cardassian Union is lead by the Central Command and the Cardassian forces are divided into several Orders. The Obsidian Order, the intelligence agency of the Union, is sometimes refered to as part of the structure of the Cardassian military orders. (See also: Cardassian ranks)
The highest court of justice in the Cardassian Union is the Cardassian Supreme Tribunal. The Cardassian Articles of Jurisprudence provide the laws governing treatment and rights of prisoners in the Cardassian justice system. (DS9: "Tribunal")
Economy
During the 24th century, the Cardassians maintained trade alliances with the Valerians and Klaestrons. They also were known to use the Xepolites and Lissepians as trade intermeditaries in arrangements that may otherwise be considered illegal outside of the Union. (DS9: "Dax", "Dramatis Personae", "The Maquis, Part II")
The lek is the common form of currency within the Union. (VOY: "Caretaker")
Agencies
- Cardassian Bureau of Identification
- Cardassian Central Archives
- Cardassian Communications Service (also known as the Cardassian Information Service)
- Cardassian Finance Ministry
- Cardassian Intelligence Bureau (formerly the Obsidian Order)
- Cardassian Science Ministry
- Cardassian Mechanized Infantry
- Cardassian Ministry of Justice
Territorial Claims
Ships and Technology
External Links
- Cardassian military surrender at Star Trek: Minutiae