Thread:TimPendragon/@comment-17802-20130127204010/@comment-42712-20130128075007

The fact that they were the focus of Deep Space Nine the series is immaterial. I can't think of a good, in-universe reason to include them in a list of "interstellar powers." Yes, they have a couple of offworld colonies, but they don't claim multiple star systems or sectors of space as their own. They're still an infant planetary government struggling in the aftermath of the occupation.

At this point, I would say put it up to a vote, but I'm not sure if there's anyone else around but you and me lol...