A.k.a. Deep Space 9, is the setting for the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. It is a space station located at the mouth of the only known stable wormhole in the alpha quadrant. The wormhole leads to the gamma quadrant, home to many a new species, most notably the ruthless Dominion and their Jem Hadar soldiers. The station is officially Bajoran, but is run jointly with the Federation, and is captained by Benjamin Sisko, a Starfleet Captain.