True Way

The True Way was a Cardassian terrorist organization that operated in the 2370s. They believed the Federation to be the greatest threat to the Cardassian people, and the cause of the Cardassian Union's economic and political difficulties. Until the 2370s they had never commited any acts of terrorism against the Federation or Bajor.

In 2372, they detonated a bomb that destroyed the runabout USS Orinoco, which was carrying the senior officers of Deep Space 9. 

Later that year, members of the True Way unsuccessfully attempted to assassinate Bajoran First Minister Shakaar Edon on Deep Space 9. 

The True Way reemerged in 2376, where they tried to destabilize the new Cardassian government. Elim Garak reveals that he once joined the group to spy on them. (DS9 novel: Cardassia: The Lotus Flower)

In late 2376, the True Way attempted to halt the contruction of Krotek Nor within the Cardassian system, by sabotaging construction materials and blackmailing and threatening construction engineers. They viewed the construction of the base as an outpost for the Federation Alliance and a signal that the Cardassians were truly defeated. (: "Krotek Nor")

A few months later, the True Way's leader, the notorious war criminal Dralek, revealed the contents of the Scrolls of Lisoran to the Cardassian people. Dralek claimed that the Scrolls were a series of prophecies recorded by the ancient Hebitian civilization thousands of years earlier. The scrolls prophecized about the Cardassians forming an unholy alliance with "shapechangers" and waging a war which led to ultimate defeat and sacrifice for the Cardassian people. They also prophecized the "occupiers" who must be cast out for Cardassia to be strong once again.

Many Cardassians believed the Scrolls to be a True Way hoax to convert them to support their views, however many, including military leaders such as Legate Matan supported their viewpoint. (: "Hopes and Fears")

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