Klingon Society

The Klingon Empire is rich in intrigue and political history and is centered around the planet Qo'noS (pronounced 'Kronos'), which is almost invariably referred to as the Klingon Home World

'Qo'noS'

'Qo'noS : Consists of a single large landmass, dominated by a vast ocean.

Seen from space, it's predominant color is green<  It's climate encompasses simultaneous extremes of warm and freezing weather and wild seasonal changes, all generated by the planet's severe axial tilt - an extremely turbulent weather system<

PLANET: Qo'noS

CLASS: M

REG No.: 5

ALSO KNOWN AS; The Klingon Home World

PRIMARY STAR: Orange Binary

SURFACE: 85% silicate/15% water

ATMOSPHERE: Oxygen/carbon dioxide

DESCRIPTION: Hot; Dry

MOONS: Unknown Number

LIFE FORMS: Humanoid

IMPORTANT FEATURES: Home world of the Klingon Empire<  The planet tilts severely on its axis,     resulting in great seasonal change< Cooler by a few degrees at the poles<

KLINGON FACTS

<  The planet Boreth is the most sacred locale in the Klingon legend, as Kahless the Unforgettable promised to return there one day<

<  The leader of the High Council is chosen by Rite of Succession, with a nominated arbiter selecting the candidates<

<  The Klingon Defense Force is responsible for defending the Empire and operating the space fleet<

<  Klingons cannot cry even if they wanted to - they have no tear ducts<

<  Klingons have a ritual bonding ceremony known as 'R'uustai' in which participants can become brothers and sisters<

<  Klingons have a duty to try and kill their superiors<

<  Klingons value their male offspring; the son of a Klingon is a warrior the day be is able to hold a blade<

THE TRUE RULERS OF THE EMPIRE

Despite the presence of a so-called Emperor, the real seat of power in the Klingon Empire is the High Council<  The Council is usually composed of 24 members, and they meet at the ancient Great Hall in the First city<

K'mpec leads the High Council of the Klingon Empire longer than any ruler in history until his murder by poisoning in 2367<

Klingon Religion, Myths and Artifacts

Boreth:

Famous Klingon Monastery.  It was on this planet that Kahless had promised to return after his death.

Sto'vo'kor:

Sto'vo'kor is a mythical place of the afterlife for the honored death.  It is said that when a Klingon dies Honorably they are taken to Sto'vo'kor where they reside with Kahless the Unforgettable.

Qui'Tu:

The source of all creation in Klingon mythology.

The Black Fleet:

Also a mythological place accessioned with the Klingon Afterlife.

Gre'thor:

Gre'thor is the place in Klingon mythology where the dishonored go to die.  The mystic Klingon beast, Fek'Ihr is the guardian of Gre'thor.  Gre'thor can be compared with the Christian hell, but Klingons have never acknowledged a similarly.

Kahless the Unforgettable:

Kahless is a mythical Klingon historical figure, who united the Klingon Empire some 1500 years ago.  The story of Kahless is a cornerstone of Klingon mythology and religion.

Rurik the Damned:

Legendary Klingon warrior who conquered Zora Fel and Vrax.

Sabak's armour:

Sacred icon of the Klingons.

Shroud of the Sword:

Sacred icon of the Klingons.  Ancient cloth believed to have wrapped the first Bat'leth of Kahless.

Sword of Kahless:

The first Bat'leth, forged about 1500 years ago.

Torch of G'boj:

Sacred icon of the Klingons.

Hall of Warriors:

Ceremonial building on Ty'Gokor.  The hall featured massive status of Klingon warriors of the past.

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This page was lasted updated: 06-Mar-2006