An autarch is an absolute, dictatorial ruler, sometimes placed into power through his or her own charisma or self-ambition. In 2371, Federation ambassador Krajensky informed Deep Space 9 Captain Benjamin Sisko the Tzenkethi Autarch had been overthrown in a coup d'etat, Sisko responded, "I doubt anyone is going to miss the Autarch". (DS9: "The Adversary")