The H'n'k Hegemony was a small empire comprised entirely of the H'n'k species. The Hegemony consisted of five star systems located in the Gedaro Expanse of the Alpha Quadrant. In 2372, the Cardassian Union made first contact with the Hegemony, which was open to the idea of opening trade routes and diplomatic ties with the Union, however the Dominion War derailed these plans. (Ship Recognition Manual, Volume 2: Starships of the Cardassian Union)