In late 2373, the ship traveled to Deep Space 9, where Dukat hoped to persuade the dying Tekeny Ghemor to return home to Cardassia. Upon arriving at DS9, the battle cruiser locked its weapons onto the station before docking. (DS9: "Ties of Blood and Water") The ship was stationed at Terok Nor during the Dominion occupation of the station. It evacuated Weyoun, Damar, the Female Changeling and the rest of the Dominion forces following the Federation Alliance victory in Operation Return. (DS9: "A Time to Stand", "Rocks and Shoals", "Sons and Daughters", "Behind the Lines", "Sacrifice of Angels")