The Cardassian Second Order was a military unit in the Cardassian Guard. The Second Order was known as the Cairhail Prethok ("Eagle Order"). It gained much prestige during the Federation-Cardassian War, which made it the most influential Order in the period after the war and prior to the Dominion War. (The Dominion War Sourcebook: The Fires of Armageddon) Under Gul Dukat, this Order played a prominent role in the Occupation of Bajor. (DS9: "The Maquis, Part 1", DS9: "Defiant")