Terok Nor is the original Cardassian designation for the Federation station Deep Space Nine. Built in orbit of the planet Bajor, Terok Nor became operational in 2346. Its commander, Gul Dukat, had the role of prefect and commander of the planet's occupational forces. Aside from providing a permanent garrison post, Terok Nor was a processing facility for raw uridium ore from the strip mining of the planet below. Using Bajoran slave labour, the station was able to process up to 20,000 tons of ore a day.
When the station was retaken by the Cardassian/Dominion alliance in 2373, it reverted back to its Cardassian designation, and was once again commanded by Dukat.
See also: Terok Nor (mirror)