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Kahless
Kahless "The Unforgettable" is a fictional character from the ''Star Trek'' media franchise. He was displayed as a portrait in '' Star Trek: The Original Series'' by Robert Herron and in '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' by Kevin Conway; and is the titular character in the ''Star Trek'' novel ''Kahless'' by Michael Jan Freeman. Kahless is an important religious and historical figure to the Klingon race and has been studied in explorations of the philosophy within the setting of ''Star Trek''. Kahless was also the subject of a Klingon language opera in the Netherlands. Name In the Klingon language, Kahless' name is spelled ''qeylIS''. The Klingon spelling and pronunciation of Kahless' name was established in 1984 by language expert Marc Okrand. Background Within the setting, Kahless is a messianic figure in Klingon history, who unified the Klingon people and became emperor after three centuries without leadership. Kahless said that Klingons should fight not just to she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rightful Heir
"Rightful Heir" is the 149th episode of the American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', and the 23rd episode of the sixth season. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the Starfleet crew of the Federation starship Enterprise-D. In this episode, Lieutenant Worf suffers a crisis of faith which leads him to an encounter with the seemingly resurrected messiah of ancient Klingon religious and historical beliefs, Kahless. He soon finds himself caught between supporting the religious figure and the more secular leader of the conventional Klingon political power structure. This episode aired in broadcast syndication the week of May 15, 1993. Plot Lt. Worf fails to report for duty, and Lieutenant Commander Data and Commander William Riker become concerned. Riker finds Worf's quarters filled with incense and burning candles while his chief of security sits before a small fire in a trance-like state. Worf later explains t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |