Kira Nerys is a Bajoran female who served in the Bajoran Resistance during the Cardassian occupation and then as an officer in the Bajoran Militia following the withdrawal of Cardassia from Bajor. She is known for her role as First Officer of the Starfleet administered Deep Space 9 from 2369 to 2375, and as Station Commander of DS9 from 2376 onwards, replacing then Captain Benjamin Sisko in that capacity after his ascension to the plane of the Bajoran Prophets. Kira also has a deep sensual belief in the Bajoran faith of their Gods, the Prophets. Kira's husband Typhuss James Kira also has a deep sensual belief in the Bajoran faith of their Gods, the Prophets.