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Conflicts between the [[Earth]] and [[Klingon Empire]] date back to the mid-[[22nd century]], following [[first contact]] and prior to the creation of the [[Federation]]. These conflicts were generally considered as "annoyances" by the Empire. ({{ENT|Broken Bow|Judgment}}) |
Conflicts between the [[Earth]] and [[Klingon Empire]] date back to the mid-[[22nd century]], following [[first contact]] and prior to the creation of the [[Federation]]. These conflicts were generally considered as "annoyances" by the Empire. ({{ENT|Broken Bow|Judgment}}) |
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: ''This conflicts with {{e|The Trouble with Tribbles}} in which Spock said that the current conflict with the Klingons began with initial contact. However, he could have been refering to the first contact between the Federation and the Klingons, as the [[Earth]] [[Starfleet]] would seem to pose little threat to the Empire.'' |
: ''This conflicts with {{e|The Trouble with Tribbles}} in which Spock said that the current conflict with the Klingons began with initial contact. However, he could have been refering to the first contact between the Federation and the Klingons, as the [[Earth]] [[Starfleet]] would seem to pose little threat to the Empire.'' |
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+ | :''Similarly, in {{e|First Contact}}, Picard explains that "''There is no starship mission more dangerous than that of first contact... Centuries ago, disastrous contact with the Klingon Empire led to decades of war...''"'' |
== Conflict beginnings == |
== Conflict beginnings == |
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| − | The '''Federation-Klingon Cold War''', however, |
+ | The '''Federation-Klingon Cold War''', however, escalated around [[2223]] and lasted almost seventy years. ({{film|6}}) Key disputed regions included [[Sherman's Planet]], [[Organia]], [[Donatu V]], [[Neural]], [[Capella IV]], the [[Archanis sector]], and the [[Tellun system]]. |
| − | In [[2245]], one of the most noted battles |
+ | In [[2245]], one of the most noted battles was the [[Battle of Donatu V]] in the area of Sherman's Planet. The results of that battle were inconclusive. ({{TOS|The Trouble with Tribbles}}) |
| − | The tensions continued when the Klingons issued an ultimatum to the Federation, telling them to withdraw from the disputed area. The Federation responded with a blockade of the Klingon |
+ | The tensions continued when the Klingons issued an ultimatum to the Federation, telling them to withdraw from the disputed area. The Federation responded with a blockade of the Klingon territory. The Klingons, believing themselves to be stronger, responded by invading Federation territories. ({{TOS|Errand of Mercy}}) |
== The Klingon-Federation War == |
== The Klingon-Federation War == |
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| − | [[Image:USS Enterprise-D7 face off.jpg|thumb|The [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)]] faces off a fleet of [[Klingon]] [[D-7 class]] |
+ | [[Image:USS Enterprise-D7 face off.jpg|thumb|The [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)]] faces off a fleet of [[Klingon]] [[D-7 class]] battle cruisers near [[Organia]] in [[2267]]]] |
[[Image:KlingonInvasionOfOrgania.jpg|thumb|left|[[Klingon]] invasion forces on Organia]] |
[[Image:KlingonInvasionOfOrgania.jpg|thumb|left|[[Klingon]] invasion forces on Organia]] |
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| − | In [[2267]], relations with the Klingons began to |
+ | In [[2267]], relations with the Klingons began to break down and the Federation had to prepare for all-out war. They suspected a surprise attack was coming. The fleet was on alert, including the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}}, which was given secret orders. They read the orders at the appointed time and place, and then proceeded to secure Organia, a key [[planet]] between Federation and Klingon space, at any cost, per their instructions. [[Captain]] [[James T. Kirk|Kirk]] was authorized to break the [[Prime Directive]] on this occasion. While Klingon troops briefly occupied the planet, both the Federation and the Klingon Empire were stunned when the inhabitants of Organia revealed themselves to be advanced [[Non-corporeal species|non-corporeal beings]] who forced an end to the short-lived war. ({{TOS|Errand of Mercy}}) |
:'''See''': [[Federation-Klingon War (2267)]] |
:'''See''': [[Federation-Klingon War (2267)]] |
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| − | After the war was a period of uneasy peace, |
+ | After the war was a period of uneasy peace, during which both sides tried to gain territory under the terms of the [[Treaty of Organia]]. ({{TOS|The Trouble with Tribbles}}) |
| − | == An |
+ | == An uneasy peace == |
=== Sherman's Planet === |
=== Sherman's Planet === |
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| − | [[Image:DeepSpaceK7-2267.jpg|thumb|K-7 in [[2268]] |
+ | [[Image:DeepSpaceK7-2267.jpg|thumb|K-7 in [[2268]]]] |
| − | The acquisition of Sherman's Planet was dependent on the [[grain]] [[quadrotriticale]]. The Organian Peace Treaty stated that |
+ | The acquisition of Sherman's Planet was dependent on the [[grain]] [[quadrotriticale]]. The Organian Peace Treaty stated that whomever could show that they could develop the planet most effectively would get the planet. In [[2267]], the Klingons tried to sabotage the delivery of the grain by poisoning it, but a creature known as a [[tribble]] helped foil that plot. The Klingon Captain [[Koloth]] demanded an apology for the prosecution of Klingon nationals in that quadrant, but again the tribble helped the Federation by finding a [[Arne Darvin|Klingon spy]]. Thus, the Federation acquired possession of Sherman's Planet. ({{TOS|The Trouble with Tribbles}}; {{DS9|Trials and Tribble-ations}}) |
=== The Tellun system === |
=== The Tellun system === |
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In 2268, a disputed Klingon-Federation border area included the [[Tellun system]]. The civilizations of two inhabited worlds within, [[Elas]] and [[Troyius]], were struggling to end a long interplanetary war. Without, Federation and Empire made their own claims to the system. |
In 2268, a disputed Klingon-Federation border area included the [[Tellun system]]. The civilizations of two inhabited worlds within, [[Elas]] and [[Troyius]], were struggling to end a long interplanetary war. Without, Federation and Empire made their own claims to the system. |
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| − | The Federation considered the Tellun system to be under its control, and established a friendly diplomatic relationship with the [[Troyian]]s. The arranged marriage of [[Elaan]], the [[Dohlman]] of Elas, to the ruler of Troyius, brought some promise of peaceful coexistance to the Tellun worlds. [[Starfleet]] encouraged the effort by dispatching ''Enterprise'' to convey Elaan to her wedding ceremony on Troyius. Troyian [[ |
+ | The Federation considered the Tellun system to be under its control, and established a friendly diplomatic relationship with the [[Troyian]]s. The arranged marriage of [[Elaan]], the [[Dohlman]] of Elas, to the ruler of Troyius, brought some promise of peaceful coexistance to the Tellun worlds. [[Starfleet]] encouraged the effort by dispatching ''Enterprise'' to convey Elaan to her wedding ceremony on Troyius. Troyian [[Ambassador]] [[Petri]] quoted Federation officials, saying, "''failure of this mission would be as catastrophic for Federation planning as it would be for our two planets.''" |
| − | Klingons had their own interests in the system, and claimed it fell under the Empire's jurisdiction. Klingons had discovered an abundance of [[dilithium]] on Elas |
+ | The Klingons had their own interests in the system, and claimed it fell under the Empire's jurisdiction. Klingons had discovered an abundance of [[dilithium]] on Elas – a fact unknown to the Federation. As the royal wedding approached, the Klingons found an ally in [[Kryton]], an Elasian noble who loved Elaan and sought to prevent her marriage. |
| − | ''Enterprise'' departed on her sub-light journey to Troyius, shadowed by a [[D7 class| |
+ | ''Enterprise'' departed on her sub-light journey to Troyius, shadowed by a [[D7 class|D7-class]] [[battle cruiser]]. Kryton, on board as part of the Dohlman's guard, sabotaged the ''Enterprise''{{'}}s engines, causing the [[dilithium crystal converter assembly]] to fuse. A jump to [[warp]] speed would have triggered the starship's explosion, imperiling the local peace without requiring the Klingons to fire a shot against the Federation. But the nature of the damage was understood in time. |
[[Image:Troyius.jpg|thumb|[[Troyius]]]] |
[[Image:Troyius.jpg|thumb|[[Troyius]]]] |
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| − | Limited to [[impulse]] engines, ''Enterprise'' was forced to "''wallow like a garbage scow''" while the battle cruiser danced around her at warp speeds. After Kirk's refusal to surrender, the Klingon ship began an assault in earnest. Kirk maneuvered as best he could, trying to keep his weakest [[shield]]s away from the enemy while the Klingon disruptors pounded. Kirk's defensive posture, and the timely discovery of dilithium crystals in Elaan's [[radan]] necklace, allowed ''Enterprise'' to hang in the fight long |
+ | Limited to [[impulse]] engines, ''Enterprise'' was forced to "''wallow like a garbage scow''" while the battle cruiser danced around her at warp speeds. After Kirk's refusal to surrender, the Klingon ship began an assault in earnest. Kirk maneuvered as best he could, trying to keep his weakest [[shield]]s away from the enemy while the Klingon disruptors pounded the ''Enterprise''. Kirk's defensive posture, and the timely discovery of dilithium crystals in Elaan's [[radan]] necklace, allowed ''Enterprise'' to hang in the fight long enough for her crew to restore some warp power. After luring the Klingon ship closer, ''Enterprise'' jumped away to warp, pivoted, and unleashed a salvo of [[photon torpedo]]s. |
| − | The damaged battle cruiser was allowed to limp away at reduced speed |
+ | The damaged battle cruiser was allowed to limp away at reduced speed, and the Dohlman of Elas was delivered to her wedding ceremony on Troyius. ({{TOS|Elaan of Troyius}}) |
=== Flare-ups === |
=== Flare-ups === |
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| − | Klingon relations with the Federation |
+ | Klingon relations with the Federation continued to periodically flare up throughout the latter half of the 23rd century. In one such occasion, Captains [[Kang]] and Kor together lead two divisions of warships in an ancient [[Earth]] [[cavalry raid|cavalry-style]] attack on the [[Federation outposts|Federation outpost]] at [[Caleb IV]]. During the attack, Kang and Kor successfully tricked their opponents by launching first a small initial attack, and then striking with the bulk of the forces when the Federation began repair efforts. ({{DS9|Once More Unto the Breach}}) |
| − | == Final |
+ | == Final peace == |
| − | In the mid-[[2280s]] there was a short |
+ | In the mid-[[2280s]] there was a short-lived peace, negotiated in the Galactic conference. This peace, however, was jeopardized following the Klingons' misinterpretation of the Federation-created [[Genesis Device]]. ({{film|3}}) This included the bounty placed on the head of James Kirk. ({{film|4}}; {{film|5}}) |
In [[2289]], Koloth represented the Klingon Empire in the negotiations at the [[Korvat colony]] with the Federation, who was represented by their top [[ambassador]], [[Curzon Dax]]. Although Dax offered Koloth several reasonable proposals, many of which favored the Klingon Empire, Koloth was never satisfied. ({{DS9|Blood Oath}}) |
In [[2289]], Koloth represented the Klingon Empire in the negotiations at the [[Korvat colony]] with the Federation, who was represented by their top [[ambassador]], [[Curzon Dax]]. Although Dax offered Koloth several reasonable proposals, many of which favored the Klingon Empire, Koloth was never satisfied. ({{DS9|Blood Oath}}) |
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| − | Negotiations |
+ | Negotiations remained in limbo until [[2293]], when the Klingon [[moon]] [[Praxis]] exploded, jeopardizing the Klingon [[homeworld]]. This caused the Klingon [[Chancellor]] [[Gorkon]] to call for a new peace between the two powers, including the abolishing of the Klingon Neutral Zone. ({{film|6}}) |
| − | In [[2344]], the [[Battle of Narendra III]] had a decisive influence on [[interstellar history]]. Having been betrayed by the [[Romulan Star Empire]], and witnessing the courage of the |
+ | In [[2344]], the [[Battle of Narendra III]] had a decisive influence on [[interstellar history]]. Having been betrayed by the [[Romulan Star Empire]], and witnessing the courage of the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-C|-C}}, this event had the effect of finally ending Romulan-Klingon relations and solidifying Federation-Klingon relations. ({{TNG|Yesterday's Enterprise}}) |
| + | ===See also=== |
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| − | + | * [[Khitomer Accords]] |
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Revision as of 15:30, 15 October 2008
Conflicts between the Earth and Klingon Empire date back to the mid-22nd century, following first contact and prior to the creation of the Federation. These conflicts were generally considered as "annoyances" by the Empire. (ENT: "Broken Bow", "Judgment")
- This conflicts with "The Trouble with Tribbles" in which Spock said that the current conflict with the Klingons began with initial contact. However, he could have been refering to the first contact between the Federation and the Klingons, as the Earth Starfleet would seem to pose little threat to the Empire.
- Similarly, in "First Contact", Picard explains that "There is no starship mission more dangerous than that of first contact... Centuries ago, disastrous contact with the Klingon Empire led to decades of war..."
Conflict beginnings
The Federation-Klingon Cold War, however, escalated around 2223 and lasted almost seventy years. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country) Key disputed regions included Sherman's Planet, Organia, Donatu V, Neural, Capella IV, the Archanis sector, and the Tellun system.
In 2245, one of the most noted battles was the Battle of Donatu V in the area of Sherman's Planet. The results of that battle were inconclusive. (TOS: "The Trouble with Tribbles")
The tensions continued when the Klingons issued an ultimatum to the Federation, telling them to withdraw from the disputed area. The Federation responded with a blockade of the Klingon territory. The Klingons, believing themselves to be stronger, responded by invading Federation territories. (TOS: "Errand of Mercy")
The Klingon-Federation War
The USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) faces off a fleet of Klingon D-7 class battle cruisers near Organia in 2267
Klingon invasion forces on Organia
In 2267, relations with the Klingons began to break down and the Federation had to prepare for all-out war. They suspected a surprise attack was coming. The fleet was on alert, including the USS Enterprise, which was given secret orders. They read the orders at the appointed time and place, and then proceeded to secure Organia, a key planet between Federation and Klingon space, at any cost, per their instructions. Captain Kirk was authorized to break the Prime Directive on this occasion. While Klingon troops briefly occupied the planet, both the Federation and the Klingon Empire were stunned when the inhabitants of Organia revealed themselves to be advanced non-corporeal beings who forced an end to the short-lived war. (TOS: "Errand of Mercy")
After the war was a period of uneasy peace, during which both sides tried to gain territory under the terms of the Treaty of Organia. (TOS: "The Trouble with Tribbles")
An uneasy peace
Sherman's Planet
K-7 in 2268
The acquisition of Sherman's Planet was dependent on the grain quadrotriticale. The Organian Peace Treaty stated that whomever could show that they could develop the planet most effectively would get the planet. In 2267, the Klingons tried to sabotage the delivery of the grain by poisoning it, but a creature known as a tribble helped foil that plot. The Klingon Captain Koloth demanded an apology for the prosecution of Klingon nationals in that quadrant, but again the tribble helped the Federation by finding a Klingon spy. Thus, the Federation acquired possession of Sherman's Planet. (TOS: "The Trouble with Tribbles"; DS9: "Trials and Tribble-ations")
The Tellun system
In 2268, a disputed Klingon-Federation border area included the Tellun system. The civilizations of two inhabited worlds within, Elas and Troyius, were struggling to end a long interplanetary war. Without, Federation and Empire made their own claims to the system.
The Federation considered the Tellun system to be under its control, and established a friendly diplomatic relationship with the Troyians. The arranged marriage of Elaan, the Dohlman of Elas, to the ruler of Troyius, brought some promise of peaceful coexistance to the Tellun worlds. Starfleet encouraged the effort by dispatching Enterprise to convey Elaan to her wedding ceremony on Troyius. Troyian Ambassador Petri quoted Federation officials, saying, "failure of this mission would be as catastrophic for Federation planning as it would be for our two planets."
The Klingons had their own interests in the system, and claimed it fell under the Empire's jurisdiction. Klingons had discovered an abundance of dilithium on Elas – a fact unknown to the Federation. As the royal wedding approached, the Klingons found an ally in Kryton, an Elasian noble who loved Elaan and sought to prevent her marriage.
Enterprise departed on her sub-light journey to Troyius, shadowed by a D7-class battle cruiser. Kryton, on board as part of the Dohlman's guard, sabotaged the Enterprise's engines, causing the dilithium crystal converter assembly to fuse. A jump to warp speed would have triggered the starship's explosion, imperiling the local peace without requiring the Klingons to fire a shot against the Federation. But the nature of the damage was understood in time.
Limited to impulse engines, Enterprise was forced to "wallow like a garbage scow" while the battle cruiser danced around her at warp speeds. After Kirk's refusal to surrender, the Klingon ship began an assault in earnest. Kirk maneuvered as best he could, trying to keep his weakest shields away from the enemy while the Klingon disruptors pounded the Enterprise. Kirk's defensive posture, and the timely discovery of dilithium crystals in Elaan's radan necklace, allowed Enterprise to hang in the fight long enough for her crew to restore some warp power. After luring the Klingon ship closer, Enterprise jumped away to warp, pivoted, and unleashed a salvo of photon torpedos.
The damaged battle cruiser was allowed to limp away at reduced speed, and the Dohlman of Elas was delivered to her wedding ceremony on Troyius. (TOS: "Elaan of Troyius")
Flare-ups
Klingon relations with the Federation continued to periodically flare up throughout the latter half of the 23rd century. In one such occasion, Captains Kang and Kor together lead two divisions of warships in an ancient Earth cavalry-style attack on the Federation outpost at Caleb IV. During the attack, Kang and Kor successfully tricked their opponents by launching first a small initial attack, and then striking with the bulk of the forces when the Federation began repair efforts. (DS9: "Once More Unto the Breach")
Final peace
In the mid-2280s there was a short-lived peace, negotiated in the Galactic conference. This peace, however, was jeopardized following the Klingons' misinterpretation of the Federation-created Genesis Device. (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock) This included the bounty placed on the head of James Kirk. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home; Star Trek V: The Final Frontier)
In 2289, Koloth represented the Klingon Empire in the negotiations at the Korvat colony with the Federation, who was represented by their top ambassador, Curzon Dax. Although Dax offered Koloth several reasonable proposals, many of which favored the Klingon Empire, Koloth was never satisfied. (DS9: "Blood Oath")
Negotiations remained in limbo until 2293, when the Klingon moon Praxis exploded, jeopardizing the Klingon homeworld. This caused the Klingon Chancellor Gorkon to call for a new peace between the two powers, including the abolishing of the Klingon Neutral Zone. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
In 2344, the Battle of Narendra III had a decisive influence on interstellar history. Having been betrayed by the Romulan Star Empire, and witnessing the courage of the USS Enterprise-C, this event had the effect of finally ending Romulan-Klingon relations and solidifying Federation-Klingon relations. (TNG: "Yesterday's Enterprise")
See also
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