Chan’Feilax is thought to be the first Jem’Hadar to graduate from Starfleet Academy. One of Odo’s first acts when he rejoined the Great Link was to implore the Founders to give some Jem’Hadar the ability to determine their own fates rather than remain mindless killing machines. Bred to be free of any ketracel-white addiction or an innate worship of Changelings, Chan’Feilax represents the initial attempt by the Dominion to create a more docile Jem’Hadar.
Although he has a somewhat gentler and more sociable demeanor than his brethren who were bred solely for combat, the heart of a warrior still beats within his chest. Much of his mental discipline is spent on suppressing his more violent instincts that have not been completely bred out of him.
Despite all of his difficulties and some residual resentment of Jem’Hadar by Federation citizens after the Dominion War, Chan’Feilax excelled at the Academy. He rose quickly in his career to attain the rank of captain and earned the respect of many. The Founders can only hope that his continued success will lead to stronger diplomatic relations between the Dominion and the Federation.
