One of the more unusual species in the Gamma quadrant, the M'shre originate from the planet M'shra in the Kluth system. They discovered hyper drive technology in 2179, but did not begin major expansion until 2264. Between 2264 and 2351, the M'shre colonized some 200 planets. Since 2360, the M'shre has fought many of the other species in the Gamma quadrant, including the Calandrians and the Kilrathians. All have been defeated by the "bio-ships" of the M'shre. An encounter between the M'shre and the Qutan in 2612 has led to a friendship between these two species that last until today.