Gamma Quadrant

The Gamma Quadrant is an approximate quarter of the galaxy according to Federation stellar cartographers. Over the centuries, the Federation's use of the term has spread to other galactic powers. The quadrant is home to the powers of the Dominion, and the location of The Great Link. It remained unexplored by Starfleet until 2372, when the Bajoran Wormhole was discovered, providing them with a stable and direct passage to and from the quadrant. The wormhole's discovery however had negative consequences, mainly the Dominion War. In 2314, the USS Hunt traversed the wormhole in search of Turok Nor, the believed True Way terrorist base, and located and arrested Gul Madred, before annihilating the base itself.