There's a group called the Dominion that would like to do something similar to your Empire, by the sounds of it. They would very much like to take over the galaxy and they've already conquered a significant portion of one quadrant by all accounts.

[He shakes his head, acting like his world isn't currently occupied by the Dominion and in danger. He's fine. Garak is always fine.]

But if you want a description of current Earth, I fear I have to defer to the good doctor. I've never been to the Earth of my universe.

[Garak grins.]

Or that's my story.