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The Cardassian Guard was the military of the Cardassian Union. It was divided into at least twelve Orders and several militias, including Cardassian Militia 41. (TNG: "Ensign Ro"; DS9: "Emissary")

Members of the Cardassian Guard trained at the Cardassian Military Academy. From the 19th century until 2372, the Cardassian military's authority came from Cardassian Central Command. When Central Command was overthrown by the Cardassian dissident movement, Gul Dukat served as the Guard's liaison to the civilian Detapa Council. (DS9: "Duet", "Defiant", "The Way of the Warrior")

After the Cardassian Union joined the Dominion, Dukat controlled the Cardassian and Dominion fleets, with Weyoun at his side overlooking his decisions. After the Second Battle of Deep Space 9, Dukat lost his status as leader of the Cardassian people. His successor, Legate Damar, had limited control over the Cardassian Guard, since Weyoun and the Female Changeling would often override his military decisions. When Damar decided to rebel against the Dominion oppressors, Legate Broca was appointed leader of Cardassia. Unlike the two who held that position before him, Broca allowed Weyoun and the Female Changeling to control the Cardassian military at their discretion, simply carrying out their orders. (DS9: "Penumbra", "'Til Death Do Us Part", "Strange Bedfellows", "What You Leave Behind")

Background

The Guard was only mentioned once in "Emissary." It was referred to as "the Cardassian military" in subsequent episodes.

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