Klingon Defense Force
The Klingon Defense Force is military arm of the Klingon Empire.Here
is a selection of short biographies of notable Klingons in the
military.
Chang
General. Chief of Staff to Chancellor
Gorkon. Conspired with members of the Federation to assassinate
Chancellor Gorkon and thus block the peace initiative. He was
killed at Khitomer in 2293 when attempting to disrupt the peace
conference that was being held there.
(This role was portrayed by actor Christopher
Plummer.)
Hon'Tihl
First officer of the Bird of Prey "Toh'Kaht". Died
from injuries received while exploring the Gamma Quadrant.
Kang
Commander. Ship destroyed by the Beta XII-A entity in 2268. One
of the first known Klingons to join forces with a Federation
crew to meet a common foe. Visited Station Deep Space Nine many
years later with long-time companions Kor
and Koloth.
(This role was portrayed by actor Michael
Ansara --- Filmography)
Kargan
Captain. Commander of the Bird of Prey "Pagh". Was
William Riker's commanding Officer as part of the Exchange Program
between the Klingon Empire and the Federation in 2365.
(This role was portrayed by actor Christopher
Collins.)
Kerla
Brigadier. Military advisor to Chancellor
Gorkon and later to his daughter Azetbur
who took over his position upon his assassination. Kerla opposed
the peace initiative of 2293.
(This role was portrayed by actor Paul
Rossilli.)
Klaa
Captain. Commander of the Bird of Prey ordered to rescue General Koord at Nimbus III. He also
served as translator at the trial of Kirk and McCoy in 2293.
(This role was portrayed by actor Todd
Bryant.)
Klag
Second Officer of the Bird of Prey "Pagh". Convinced
by Riker of the abilities of humans to command.
(This role was portrayed by actor Brian
Thompson.)
K'nera
Commanded the cruiser sent to extradite the criminals Korris
and Konmel to Qo'noS. He was to take custody of them at a rendezvous
with the Enterprise in 2364, but they both died before completion
of the transfer.
(This role was portrayed by actor David
Froman.)
Koloth
Captain. Officer who encountered Tribbles at "Deep Space
Station K-7". Visited Station Deep Space Nine many years
later along with his long-time friends Kor
and Kang.
(This role was portrayed by actor William
Campbell --- Filmography.)
Konmel
Lieutenant. Dishonorable criminal killed in 2364 while trying
to avoid prosecution.
(This role was portrayed by Charles
B. Hyman.)
Koord
General. Brilliant military strategist who had a distinguished
career with the Klingon Defence Force. Ended his career as the
diplomatic representative
of the Klingon Empire on Nimbus III after falling out of favor
with Klingon High Command.
(This role was portrayed by Charles
Cooper who also played Klingon High Council Leader K'mpec.)
Kor
Commander. Military Governor of Organia during the border dispute
of 2267 Although seemingly controlling the Organians, he was
overthrown by them when they were discovered to be superior,
non-corporeal life forms. Visited Station Deep Space Nine many
years later with his long-time companions Koloth
and Kang.
(This role was portrayed by the late John
Colicos --- Filmography.)
Korax
Member of Koloth's crew who visited "Deep Space Station
K-7" in 2267.
(This role was portrayed by actor Michael
Pataki.)
Korris
Captain. Dishonorable criminal who caused the destruction of
the cruiser "T'Acog" in 2364 and hijacked the Talarian
ship "Batris". He was killed prior to being extradited
by the Klingon Empire.
(This role was portrayed by actor Vaughn
Armstrong.)
Kras
Officer in charge of obtaining mining rights to the rare mineral
"topaline" on Capella IV. Kras attempted to gain favor
by supporting one side of a revolt but was killed when he betrayed
his new "allies".
(This role was portrayed by actor Tige
Andrews.)
Kruge
Commander. Commander of the Bird of Prey who attempted to obtain
the Federations "Genesis" project for the Klingons
in 2285. He was killed by Kirk at the Genesis planet.
(This role was portrayed by actor Christopher
Lloyd --- Filmography.)
K'Temoc
Captain. Commander of the ship "T'Ong". Historically
a very formidable warrior.
(This role was portrayed by actor Lance
le Gault.)
Kulge
Officer who swore loyalty to Gowron
during the Klingon Civil War of 2368. Was killed by Gowron when
he started to doubt Gowron's leadership abilities.
(This role was portrayed by actor Jordan
Lund.)
Kunivas
Dishonorable criminal killed with Konmel
and Korris in 2364.
(This role was portrayed by actor Robert
Bauer.)
Kurn
Commander. Son of Mogh and younger
brother to Worf. Commanded the ship
"Hegh'ta". His support of Gowron
with his ship and three Klingon squadrons were vital to the victory
and placement of Gowron as the leader of the High Council. Kurn
was later granted a seat on the High Council for his service
to the Empire.
(This role was portrayed by Tony
Todd --- Filmography.)
K'Vada
Captain. Commanded the Bird of Prey that secretly took Picard
to Romulus in 2368.
(This role was portrayed by actor Stephen
Root.)
Larg
Captain. Officer loyal to the Duras
family during the Klingon Civil Wa of 2367 through 2368. He engaged
and damaged the "Hegh'ta" commanded by Kurn.
(This role was portrayed by actor Michael
G. Hagerty.)
L'Kor
Warrior survivor of the Khitomer massacre of 2346. He was taken
prisoner by the Romulans and remained on a prison planet rather
than bring dishonor to his family by returning to Qo'noS.
(This role was portrayed by actor Richard
Herd.)
Maltz
Officer on board Kruge's Bird of
Prey. He was the only survivor of the crew at the encounter with
Kirk at the "Genesis" planet. Later aided Federation
language experts in their study of the Klingon language.
(This role was portrayed by John
Larroquette.)
Mara
Science officer aboard Kang's ship
and his wife. She was a victim of the Beta XII-A entity.
(This role was portrayed by actress Susan
Howard.)
Mogh
Powerful political rival to Ja'rod.
He and his mate were killed at the Khitomer massacre of 2364.
Original dishonored by K'mpec
for treason at Khitomer, his family honor was restored by Gowron when it was
disclosed that in reality, Duras's father Ja'rod had been the
instigator of the massacre. Mogh was the father of Worf
and Kurn.
Morag
Commander of a Klingon ship that patrolled the Federation Border
near Relay Station 47. He was instigated in the murders of Federation
personnel, but was later cleared of all charges.
(This role was portrayed by actor Reg
E. Cathey.)
Nu'Daq
Commander of the cruiser "Maht-H'a". He joined
forces with the Federation in order to uncover the mystery of
an ancient genetically encoded message.
(This role was portrayed by John Cotran.)
Tel'Peh
Captain. Commanded the Bird of Prey "Toh'Kaht"
that was destroyed as a result of its exploration of the Gamma
Quadrant.
Vixis
First Officer of the Bird of Prey commanded by Klaa.
(This role was portrayed by actress Spice
Williams.)
Worf
Colonel. Grandfather of Worf and father of Mogh.
Unsuccessful legal defender of Kirk and McCoy for the murder
of Chancellor Gorkon in
2293.
(This role was portrayed by actor Michael
Dorn.)
Worf
Lieutenant Commander. Son of Mogh.
Husband to K'Ehleyr.
Survivor of the Khitomer massacre of 2346. First Klingon to serve
in Starfleet. Has a younger brother named Kurn
and a son, Alexander.
(This roles was portrayed by actor Michael
Dorn --- Filmography.)
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