Star Trek: Who Are The Founders?

The Founders were the ever-shifting force behind the Dominion, an alliance of species that waged one of the bloodiest wars in Star Trek‘s history. Before the Founders first appeared in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, they were a name whispered among those who knew of them by reputation alone. They were basically the boogeyman of space. No one had to see them in person for their presence to be feared. In fact, they were only referenced three times in Deep Space 9 before making their debut in the finale episode of Season 2.