The Cardassian dissident movement was a resistance movement formed to resist and oppose the Cardassian Central Command and restore the authority of the Detapa Council. They believed this change was critical for the future of their people. (DS9: "Profit and Loss") Legate Tekeny Ghemor was a secret supporter and leader of this movement. He was exposed in 2371 by the Obsidian Order and fled Cardassia. He left to live among the Mathenites, whose government had offered him sanctuary. (DS9: "Second Skin")