The Dominion War: How Starfleet Abandoned Its Morals
The Dominion War: How Starfleet Abandoned Its Morals  
Podcast: Acceptable Losses: A Grimdark Podcast
Published On: Fri Aug 14 2026
Description: Support us and get episodes early: https://www.patreon.com/c/AcceptableLossesJoin our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/nhX9NJ3EW7Merch: https://shop.orchideight.com/collections/acceptable-lossesIn this episode of Acceptable Losses, DK and Kirioth dive into the most devastating conflict the United Federation of Planets has ever faced: The Dominion War. After discovering a shortcut to the Gamma Quadrant via the Bajoran Wormhole, the Federation accidentally attracts the attention of the most ruthless force in the galaxy. The guys break down the terrifying efficiency of the Dominion, an empire ruled by the mythic, shapeshifting Founders and enforced by the genetically engineered, drug-dependent Jem'Hadar. Tune in as we discuss how a desperate Starfleet was forced to completely abandon its morals to survive. From Section 31's deployment of a genocide-inducing virus against the Changelings to Elim Garak's cold-blooded assassination plots to drag the Romulans into the fight, this is Star Trek at its absolute darkest.