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+ | A '''flag''', '''banner''', or '''pennant''' was a decorative and symbolic article that was used to represent a [[government]], group or individual. Typically these pieces are used to represent patriotism, ownership, or announcements. Flags were generally presented on a horizontal plane, banners were typically draped over walls so as to be always unfurled, and pennants were in general tapered flags. |
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| + | When the {{EnterpriseNX}} first arrived at [[Archer IV]], [[Captain]] [[Jonathan Archer]] wanted to be sure that nobody else had a [[claim]] on the planet, explain that he didn't "''want to go [[waltz]]ing into their [[backyard]]''" if it was. After scanning for [[marker buoy]]s, [[marker beacon|beacons]], and [[man-made satellite]]s, [[Malcolm Reed]] noted that nothing of the sort was in range and that it "''Looks like no one's planted a flag just yet.''" ({{ENT|Strange New World}}) |
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| + | When [[Lieutenant]] [[Malcolm Reed]] told [[Travis Mayweather]] they needed to commemorate the landing on [[Archer's Comet]], Mayweather suggested planting a flag on the [[comet]] but Reed found it too predictable. Instead they built a [[Vulcan]] [[snowman]]. ({{ENT|Breaking the Ice}}) |
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| + | When preparing for the exploration for an [[Unnamed Alpha and Beta Quadrant planets#Binary system planet|uninhabited planet]] in [[September]] [[2152]], [[Commander]] [[Charles Tucker III|Tucker]] commented, "''New [[planet]]s, new [[alien]]s. Banner [[day]].''" ({{ENT|The Catwalk}}) |
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| + | When [[Miles O'Brien]] and [[Julian Bashir]] were awaiting the results of [[Captain]] [[Benjamin Sisko]]'s plan to retake [[Deep Space 9]] from the [[Dominion]] in [[2374]], O'Brien [[toast]]ed, "''Here's to retaking the [[castle]],''" to which Bashir replied, "''And planting our flag on its [[battlement]]s once again.''" [[Jadzia Dax]] shook her head, and told them that they spend too much time in the [[holosuite]]s. ({{DS9|Favor the Bold}}) |
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| + | When [[Q]] stood up for the cause that eventually lead to the [[Q Civil War]], he explained its birth to [[Kathryn Janeway]], stating "''I sounded the [[trumpet]] and carried the banner. Naturally, others followed. The forces of the [[status quo]] tried to crush us once and for all, but we fought back. And now there's a cosmic struggle for supremacy, and the battle is spreading, causing [[supernova|hazardous repercussions]] throughout [[Milky Way Galaxy|the galaxy]].''" ({{VOY|The Q and the Grey}}) |
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| + | === Bajoran banner === |
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| + | === Cardassian banner === |
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| + | === Earth flags === |
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'''Examples of national flags''': |
'''Examples of national flags''': |
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* [[France]]: Blue, white, and red |
* [[France]]: Blue, white, and red |
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| − | * [[Germany]]: Black, red and gold |
+ | * [[Germany]]: Black, red, and gold |
| − | * [[Italy]]: Green, white and red |
+ | * [[Italy]]: Green, white, and red |
| − | * [[United States of America]]: Red, white and blue |
+ | * [[Flag of the United States of America]]: Red, white, and blue |
| + | [[File:Trelane's flags.jpg|thumb|Flags owned by Trelane]] |
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| − | The [[Nazi]] flag was a red field with their symbol, the [[swastika]]. In an [[alternate timeline]], [[Adolf Hitler]]'s forces marched onto the [[North America]]n continent; newsreel footage from that situation depicts the [[1944]] [[United States of America|USA]] stars and stripes flag being flown under one of Hitler's Nazi flags. ({{ENT|Storm Front, Part II}}) |
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| + | Several flags were present in [[Trelane's house]]. When he spoke of the collection to [[Captain]] [[James T. Kirk]], [[Trelane]] stated, "''And this, of course, is an array of your battle flags and [[pennant]]s dating back to the [[Crusades]], to [[Hannibal]]'s [[invader]]s, the [[Grecian]] [[war galley]]s, and the [[horde]]s of [[Persia]]. Can't you imagine it, Captain? The thousands of men marching off to their deaths, singing beneath these banners. Doesn't it make your [[blood]] run swiftly?''" ({{TOS|The Squire of Gothos}}) |
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| + | ''In the [[alternate reality]], it was still traditional to fly state flags. At {{alt|James T. Kirk}}'s {{dis|hearing|law}}, the [[flag of California]] was displayed.'' ({{film|11}}) |
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| − | The design of the United States flag remained mostly unchanged over the nation's four hundred years, with the exception of the number of stars which appeared on it. Each star represented the number of states that were united under the flag. Between [[2033]] and [[2079]] AD, the US flag had 52 stars. ({{TNG|The Royale}}) |
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| + | {{bginfo|Similarly, the Iowa cop's [[hovercruiser]] has the Seal of [[Iowa]]. ''{{eavesdropping|2011/11/04/flying-cycle-friday/sony-dsc-283/}}}} |
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| + | File:Centaur banner.jpg|Ancient flag of Earth's middle ages |
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| + | File:American Civil War, time stream.jpg|thumb|Flag of the [[Confederate States of America]] |
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| + | File:Car window peace symbol.jpg|[[Ecology flag]] combined with [[peace symbol]] |
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| + | File:Post-atomic courtroom banner.jpg|The banner in [[Q]]'s [[post-atomic horror]] [[courtroom]] |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | === Enaran flag === |
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| + | In [[2373]], [[Neelix]] decorated the [[mess hall]] of {{USS|Voyager}} with the [[color]]s of the [[Enaran]] [[Enaran flag|flag]], in anticipation of their forthcoming trip to [[Enara Prime]]. ({{VOY|Remember}}) |
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| + | === Federation flags === |
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| + | [[File:Promenade Federation flag.svg|thumb|[[Flag of the Federation]], as displayed on [[Deep Space 9]]'s [[Promenade]]]] |
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| + | The [[Flag of the Federation]] had a blue background with the seal of the Federation in the middle, with "UNITED FEDERATION of PLANETS" under it. ({{DS9|Tears of the Prophets}}) |
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| ⚫ | ''Flags were often flown at half staff following tragic events, in honor of those who [[died]]. This was done at [[Starfleet Headquarters]] the day after the attack on the [[Kelvin Memorial Archive]] and the [[Daystrom Conference Room]]. ({{film|12}})'' That was also the case at [[Starfleet Academy]] in [[2368]], when [[Cadet]] [[Joshua Albert]] was killed performing the prohibited [[Kolvoord Starburst]] maneuver with [[Nova Squadron]]. ({{TNG|The First Duty}}) |
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| ⚫ | The [[Yang]]s of [[Omega IV]] had, in quite an astonishing example of [[Hodgkin's Law of Parallel Planetary Development]], developed a society based on the same principle as the United States of America, having even produced virtually similar texts such as the [[Pledge of Allegiance]] and the [[United States Constitution]] as well as national symbols, including a flag that was practically identical to the Flag of America. Centuries after a devastating war had caused the Yangs to assume the form of a society of hunters and gatherers, the Flag of America became a holy symbol in their culture. ({{TOS|The Omega Glory}}) |
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| + | When the crew of the {{USS|Discovery}} were honored at a ceremony in [[Paris]] in [[2257]], the flag of the Federation was displayed alongside the flags of the Federation founding member worlds. ({{DIS|Will You Take My Hand?}}) |
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| + | * Flag of [[Andoria]], emblem on dark blue |
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| + | * Flag of [[Tellar]], emblem on black |
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| + | * Flag of [[United Earth]], emblem on dark blue |
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| + | * Flag of [[Vulcan]], [[IDIC]] emblem on red |
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| ⚫ | The [[Promenade]] on [[Deep Space 9]] was often adorned with flags. Some were simply for decoration while some were stylized versions of various government flags and insignia. ({{DS9|You Are Cordially Invited}}) |
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| + | File:Starfleet Academy flag at half staff.jpg|The Academy flag at half staff |
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| + | File:Discovery crew honored in Paris.jpg|Flags of the Federation founding members, displayed at a Starfleet ceremony in Paris. |
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| + | File:Starfleet flags.jpg|Two Starfleet flags |
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| − | File:Promenade Klingon-Cardassian Alliance flag.jpg|[[Klingon-Cardassian Alliance]] Promenade flag |
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+ | === Klingon flags and banners === |
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| − | * [http://www.st-minutiae.com/academy/anthropology114A/index.xhtml Anthropology 114A: Cultural Logos, Symbols and Symbolism] at [http://www.st-minutiae.com Star Trek Minutiae] - includes many [[canon]] and non-canon images |
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| + | After [[Commander]] [[Kruge]] accepted the [[surrender]] of [[Rear Admiral]] [[James T. Kirk]], following a short exchange of fire over the [[planet]] {{dis|Genesis|planet}}, Kruge sent a [[boarding party]], and explained to the party leader [[Torg]], that "''Once you control the ship, we will transfer our flag there, and take Genesis from their own [[memory bank]]s!''" ({{film|3}}) |
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| + | At the outbreak of the [[Klingon Civil War]], [[Kurn]] explained to [[Worf]] that the [[House of Duras]] had "''at least seven [[squadron]]s''" supporting it, but also noted that "''most of the [[fleet]] has not decided which banner to follow.''" When Worf finally convinced Kurn to support the [[Klingon Chancellor]], {{dis|IKS Bortas|Vor'cha class|whose ship}} was under attack, he assisted in repelling the attacking ships before [[hail]]ing the Klingon [[flagship]] and annoucing that "''We come to defend the Empire and to follow the banner of [[Gowron]].''" ({{TNG|Redemption}}) |
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| + | Following the arrival of {{dis|Kahless|clone}} the [[Clone]] to the political forefront of the Empire, one of his [[cleric]] handlers, [[Torin]], explain that "''Gowron is the [[Leader of the Council]]. He commands the entire [[Klingon Defense Force|Defense Force]]. If he chooses to oppose you...''" before Kahless interrupted him to assure, "''Do not worry. We are on the threshold of a new era for our people. Klingons from all over the Empire will flock to my banner.''" ({{TNG|Rightful Heir}}) |
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| + | In preparation of [[Bajor]] joining the [[Federation]], [[Quark]] had intended to have two of his [[dabo girl]]s unfurl a Federation banner from the upper level of the [[Promenade]], which lead by a [[drum roll]]. When it unrolled, it depicted a banner that read in [[Klingonese]], "''Welcome Klingons.''" Quark quickly told the girls, "not that one" and he quickly pulled out a Federation banner from behind his [[bar]]. Following the applause, Dax wryly told Quark that she saw that he was "''prepared for anything,''" an approach he felt "''Never hurts.''" ({{DS9|Rapture}}) |
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| + | Following [[Martok]]'s [[promotion]] to [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Ninth Fleet]], Benjamin Sisko offered to arrange [[quarters]] for the [[General]] on DS9, Martok declined, stating, "''I'll keep my flag aboard the Rotarran. It may be cramped, but at least I'll feel like I'm still in the war.''" ({{DS9|You Are Cordially Invited}}) |
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| + | In a [[hallucination]] had by [[B'Elanna Torres]], where it was believed that a Klingon [[artifact]] was discovered in the [[Delta Quadrant]], [[Chakotay]] described such a find as possibly being "''the most important [[archaeology|archaeological]] find in [[Klingon history]].''" Upon hearing this, Torres [[sarcasm|sarcastically]] replied, ""''Remind me to plant a flag on behalf of [[Klingon Empire|the Empire]].''" ({{VOY|Barge of the Dead}}) |
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| + | After [[Third officer]] [[Kor]] had taken over command of the {{IKS|Ch'tang}}, during the [[raid on Trelka V]], he believed the he was once again in command during the raid against the Federation, declaring "''We will take [[Caleb IV]] and raise our banner over the smoking ruins of their [[outpost]].''" ({{DS9|Once More Unto the Breach}}) |
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| + | === Klingon-Cardassian Alliance banner === |
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| + | In the [[mirror universe]], {{mu|Terok Nor}} had its Promenade draped in flags for the [[Klingon-Cardassian Alliance]]. ({{DS9|Crossover}}) |
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| + | === Mars flag === |
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| + | [[File:Matador painting.jpg|thumb|Painting said to have inspired the first flag of the Martian colonies]] |
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| + | === Romulan banner === |
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| + | According to [[Vice Admiral]] [[William Ross]], "''[[Koval]] would like nothing better than to see the Romulan banner waving over Earth.''" ({{DS9|Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges}}) |
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| + | === Yang flag === |
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| + | [[File:Yang flagbearer.jpg|thumb|The flag of the [[Yang]]]] |
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| ⚫ | The [[Yang]]s of [[Omega IV]] had, in quite an astonishing example of [[Hodgkin's Law of Parallel Planetary Development]], developed a society based on the same principle as the United States of America, having even produced virtually similar texts such as the [[Pledge of Allegiance]] and the [[United States Constitution]] as well as national symbols, including a flag that was practically identical to the Flag of America. Centuries after a devastating war had caused the Yangs to assume the form of a society of hunters and gatherers, the Flag of America became a holy symbol in their culture. ({{TOS|The Omega Glory}}) |
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| + | == See also == |
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| + | * [[Flag officer]] |
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| + | * {{dis|Pennant|sports}} |
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| + | * [[White flag]]/[[Flag of truce]] |
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| + | == External links == |
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| + | * {{st-minutiae|resources/logos/|Logos and Symbols|external}} |
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| + | * {{wikipedia}} |
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| + | * {{wikipedia|Banner}} |
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| + | [[de:Flagge]] |
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[[fr:Drapeau]] |
[[fr:Drapeau]] |
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Latest revision as of 06:32, 27 March 2022
(covers information from several alternate timelines)
Bajoran, Klingon and Federation banners
Vulcan flag
A flag, banner, or pennant was a decorative and symbolic article that was used to represent a government, group or individual. Typically these pieces are used to represent patriotism, ownership, or announcements. Flags were generally presented on a horizontal plane, banners were typically draped over walls so as to be always unfurled, and pennants were in general tapered flags.
Representations
When the Enterprise NX-01 first arrived at Archer IV, Captain Jonathan Archer wanted to be sure that nobody else had a claim on the planet, explain that he didn't "want to go waltzing into their backyard" if it was. After scanning for marker buoys, beacons, and man-made satellites, Malcolm Reed noted that nothing of the sort was in range and that it "Looks like no one's planted a flag just yet." (ENT: "Strange New World")
When Lieutenant Malcolm Reed told Travis Mayweather they needed to commemorate the landing on Archer's Comet, Mayweather suggested planting a flag on the comet but Reed found it too predictable. Instead they built a Vulcan snowman. (ENT: "Breaking the Ice")
When preparing for the exploration for an uninhabited planet in September 2152, Commander Tucker commented, "New planets, new aliens. Banner day." (ENT: "The Catwalk")
When Miles O'Brien and Julian Bashir were awaiting the results of Captain Benjamin Sisko's plan to retake Deep Space 9 from the Dominion in 2374, O'Brien toasted, "Here's to retaking the castle," to which Bashir replied, "And planting our flag on its battlements once again." Jadzia Dax shook her head, and told them that they spend too much time in the holosuites. (DS9: "Favor the Bold")
When Q stood up for the cause that eventually lead to the Q Civil War, he explained its birth to Kathryn Janeway, stating "I sounded the trumpet and carried the banner. Naturally, others followed. The forces of the status quo tried to crush us once and for all, but we fought back. And now there's a cosmic struggle for supremacy, and the battle is spreading, causing hazardous repercussions throughout the galaxy." (VOY: "The Q and the Grey")
Bajoran banner
Bajoran Republic Promenade flag
The Promenade on Deep Space 9 was often adorned with flags, including the Bajoran banner. Some were simply for decoration while some were stylized versions of various government flags and insignia. (DS9: "You Are Cordially Invited")
Cardassian banner
During the Occupation of Bajor, a Cardassian gul, named Pirak, executed fifteen farmers from the Hathon region for refusing to display the Cardassian banner on the outside of their homes. (DS9: "The Darkness and the Light")
Earth flags
During the early history of Earth, each nation was identified by unique colors and symbols that was used for representation. (TNG: "The Last Outpost")
Examples of national flags:
- France: Blue, white, and red
- Germany: Black, red, and gold
- Italy: Green, white, and red
- Flag of the United States of America: Red, white, and blue
Flags owned by Trelane
Several flags were present in Trelane's house. When he spoke of the collection to Captain James T. Kirk, Trelane stated, "And this, of course, is an array of your battle flags and pennants dating back to the Crusades, to Hannibal's invaders, the Grecian war galleys, and the hordes of Persia. Can't you imagine it, Captain? The thousands of men marching off to their deaths, singing beneath these banners. Doesn't it make your blood run swiftly?" (TOS: "The Squire of Gothos")
In the alternate reality, it was still traditional to fly state flags. At James T. Kirk's hearing, the flag of California was displayed. (Star Trek)
Enaran flag
In 2373, Neelix decorated the mess hall of USS Voyager with the colors of the Enaran flag, in anticipation of their forthcoming trip to Enara Prime. (VOY: "Remember")
Federation flags
Flag of the Federation, as displayed on Deep Space 9's Promenade
The Flag of the Federation had a blue background with the seal of the Federation in the middle, with "UNITED FEDERATION of PLANETS" under it. (DS9: "Tears of the Prophets")
Flags were often flown at half staff following tragic events, in honor of those who died. This was done at Starfleet Headquarters the day after the attack on the Kelvin Memorial Archive and the Daystrom Conference Room. (Star Trek Into Darkness) That was also the case at Starfleet Academy in 2368, when Cadet Joshua Albert was killed performing the prohibited Kolvoord Starburst maneuver with Nova Squadron. (TNG: "The First Duty")
When the crew of the USS Discovery were honored at a ceremony in Paris in 2257, the flag of the Federation was displayed alongside the flags of the Federation founding member worlds. (DIS: "Will You Take My Hand?")
- Flag of Andoria, emblem on dark blue
- Flag of Tellar, emblem on black
- Flag of United Earth, emblem on dark blue
- Flag of Vulcan, IDIC emblem on red
Klingon flags and banners
Klingon Empire Promenade flag
After Commander Kruge accepted the surrender of Rear Admiral James T. Kirk, following a short exchange of fire over the planet Genesis, Kruge sent a boarding party, and explained to the party leader Torg, that "Once you control the ship, we will transfer our flag there, and take Genesis from their own memory banks!" (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock)
At the outbreak of the Klingon Civil War, Kurn explained to Worf that the House of Duras had "at least seven squadrons" supporting it, but also noted that "most of the fleet has not decided which banner to follow." When Worf finally convinced Kurn to support the Klingon Chancellor, whose ship was under attack, he assisted in repelling the attacking ships before hailing the Klingon flagship and annoucing that "We come to defend the Empire and to follow the banner of Gowron." (TNG: "Redemption")
Following the arrival of Kahless the Clone to the political forefront of the Empire, one of his cleric handlers, Torin, explain that "Gowron is the Leader of the Council. He commands the entire Defense Force. If he chooses to oppose you..." before Kahless interrupted him to assure, "Do not worry. We are on the threshold of a new era for our people. Klingons from all over the Empire will flock to my banner." (TNG: "Rightful Heir")
In preparation of Bajor joining the Federation, Quark had intended to have two of his dabo girls unfurl a Federation banner from the upper level of the Promenade, which lead by a drum roll. When it unrolled, it depicted a banner that read in Klingonese, "Welcome Klingons." Quark quickly told the girls, "not that one" and he quickly pulled out a Federation banner from behind his bar. Following the applause, Dax wryly told Quark that she saw that he was "prepared for anything," an approach he felt "Never hurts." (DS9: "Rapture")
Following Martok's promotion to Supreme Commander of the Ninth Fleet, Benjamin Sisko offered to arrange quarters for the General on DS9, Martok declined, stating, "I'll keep my flag aboard the Rotarran. It may be cramped, but at least I'll feel like I'm still in the war." (DS9: "You Are Cordially Invited")
In a hallucination had by B'Elanna Torres, where it was believed that a Klingon artifact was discovered in the Delta Quadrant, Chakotay described such a find as possibly being "the most important archaeological find in Klingon history." Upon hearing this, Torres sarcastically replied, ""Remind me to plant a flag on behalf of the Empire." (VOY: "Barge of the Dead")
After Third officer Kor had taken over command of the IKS Ch'tang, during the raid on Trelka V, he believed the he was once again in command during the raid against the Federation, declaring "We will take Caleb IV and raise our banner over the smoking ruins of their outpost." (DS9: "Once More Unto the Breach")
Klingon-Cardassian Alliance banner
Klingon-Cardassian Alliance Promenade flag
In the mirror universe, Terok Nor had its Promenade draped in flags for the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance. (DS9: "Crossover")
Mars flag
Painting said to have inspired the first flag of the Martian colonies
A work of art – specifically a painting of a matador – inspired the flag for the first Martian colonies in 2103. (DS9: "In the Cards")
Romulan banner
According to Vice Admiral William Ross, "Koval would like nothing better than to see the Romulan banner waving over Earth." (DS9: "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges")
Yang flag
The flag of the Yang
The Yangs of Omega IV had, in quite an astonishing example of Hodgkin's Law of Parallel Planetary Development, developed a society based on the same principle as the United States of America, having even produced virtually similar texts such as the Pledge of Allegiance and the United States Constitution as well as national symbols, including a flag that was practically identical to the Flag of America. Centuries after a devastating war had caused the Yangs to assume the form of a society of hunters and gatherers, the Flag of America became a holy symbol in their culture. (TOS: "The Omega Glory")
See also
- Flag officer
- Pennant
- White flag/Flag of truce