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The '''High Council''' (also referred to as the '''Imperial Command''' or '''High Command''') was the legislature and ruling body of the [[Klingon Empire]]. |
The '''High Council''' (also referred to as the '''Imperial Command''' or '''High Command''') was the legislature and ruling body of the [[Klingon Empire]]. |
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| − | Located in the [[Klingon]] capital of [[Qo'noS]], the [[First City]], |
+ | Located in the [[Klingon]] capital of [[Qo'noS]], the [[First City]], the High Council was comprised of some two dozen representatives of the most powerful [[Great House|houses]] and headed by a Council [[Chancellor of the Klingon High Council|chancellor]]. The members of the Council were charged with overseeing the welfare of the Klingon Empire and its citizens, with each member usually heading a major department. When the Council was summoned to determine policies, the input from each department head was used. They met in the [[Great Hall]]. |
| + | Women generally could not serve on the Council, though there were exceptions. ({{TNG|Reunion|Redemption}}; {{DS9|The House of Quark}}; {{film|6}}) |
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| ⚫ | The Council |
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| ⚫ | The Council had a long [[history]] of political intrigue, as the Great Houses battled for control over the Empire. Assassinations, duels, and hostilities were common during power struggles. When the Council chancellor was deposed, either through assassination or other means, a [[Rite of Succession]] was performed to instate the new chancellor. As with all Klingon occasions, a dose of [[honor]]able battle was inevitable, after which the two remaining contenders were to fight it out for the coveted position. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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| + | [[File:Klingon Council.png|thumb|left|The Klingon High Council building in [[2151]]]] |
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| + | In the latter half of the [[23rd century]], Field Commander [[Korrd]] had a tenous relationship with the Klingon High Command after the [[Feira Incident]]. |
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| + | ({{film|5}}, ''display graphic'') |
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| + | In [[2366]], the High Council under Chancellor [[K'mpec]] declared [[Mogh]] a traitor for allegedly having been responsible for the [[Khitomer Massacre]]. Mogh's son [[Worf]] challenged the Council's decision but ultimately accepted discommendation as the revelation of the true traitor, [[Ja'rod]] of the [[House of Duras]], might have plunged the Empire into civil war. ({{TNG|Sins of the Father}}) |
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| − | After [[Worf]] opposed the invasion of the [[Cardassian Union]], |
+ | After [[Worf]] opposed the invasion of the [[Cardassian Union]], Gowron had [[Kurn]] expelled from the High Council. ({{DS9|The Way of the Warrior|Sons of Mogh|Rules of Engagement}}) |
In [[2373]], the High Council decided to provide the [[Maquis]] with [[cloaking device]]s to help them fight the [[Cardassian]]s. ({{DS9|Blaze of Glory}}) |
In [[2373]], the High Council decided to provide the [[Maquis]] with [[cloaking device]]s to help them fight the [[Cardassian]]s. ({{DS9|Blaze of Glory}}) |
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| − | Later that year, the Council gave [[General]] [[Martok]] a mission to find the {{IKS|B'Moth}}, which had disappeared near the |
+ | Later that year, the Council gave [[General]] [[Martok]] a mission to find the {{IKS|B'Moth}}, which had disappeared near the Cardassian [[border]]. They also told him not to not enter Cardassian [[space]]. However, the {{IKS|Rotarran}} was required to do so, when the ''B'Moth'' was discovered to have drifted over the border. The Council did not reprimand Martok for crossing the border, as they viewed the rescue of thirty-five Klingons and the destruction of a [[Jem'Hadar fighter]] as justification for doing so. ({{DS9|Soldiers of the Empire}}) |
In the early [[month]]s of the [[Dominion War]], the High Council assigned the ''Rotarran'' to escort a [[convoy]] to [[Donatu V]]. It was the only starship they could spare. ({{DS9|Sons and Daughters}}) |
In the early [[month]]s of the [[Dominion War]], the High Council assigned the ''Rotarran'' to escort a [[convoy]] to [[Donatu V]]. It was the only starship they could spare. ({{DS9|Sons and Daughters}}) |
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| − | In [[2375]], Martok often had to send reports to the |
+ | In [[2375]], Martok often had to send reports to the Council, something which irked him greatly. ({{DS9|Once More Unto the Breach}}) |
| − | Later that year, Martok expressed |
+ | Later that year, Martok expressed doubts that the Council would accept him as chancellor, as he was a common man from the [[Ketha lowlands]], in [[Ketha Province]]. Worf believed that Martok's reverence by the troops would force the Council to accept him. Worf later challenged Gowron, calling him unfit to lead the council. ({{DS9|Tacking Into the Wind}}) |
| − | In an [[alternate timeline]] in which [[Captain]] [[Benjamin Sisko]] suffered [[temporal displacement]], |
+ | ''In an [[alternate timeline]] in which [[Captain]] [[Benjamin Sisko]] suffered [[temporal displacement]], Worf was able to persuade the High Council to let the {{USS|Defiant|2370}} enter the Klingon-controlled [[Bajoran system]] to attempt a rescue.'' ({{DS9|The Visitor}}) |
== Klingon officials == |
== Klingon officials == |
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=== Chancellors === |
=== Chancellors === |
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+ | * '''See''' [[Chancellor of the Klingon High Council]] |
=== High Council members === |
=== High Council members === |
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=== Advisers === |
=== Advisers === |
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* '''General''' [[Chang (General)|Chang]], Chief of Staff |
* '''General''' [[Chang (General)|Chang]], Chief of Staff |
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+ | * '''Brigadier''' [[Kerla]], military adviser |
=== Diplomats === |
=== Diplomats === |
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* '''Ambassador''' [[Kell (Ambassador)|Kell]] |
* '''Ambassador''' [[Kell (Ambassador)|Kell]] |
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* '''Ambassador''' [[Kor]] |
* '''Ambassador''' [[Kor]] |
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| − | * '''General''' [[Korrd]] |
+ | * '''General''' [[Korrd]] |
====See also==== |
====See also==== |
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+ | * [[Kamarag|Klingon ambassador]] |
=== Governors === |
=== Governors === |
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| − | * '''Governor''' [[Torak (Governor)|Torak]] |
+ | * '''Governor''' [[Torak (Governor)|Torak]] |
| − | * '''Governor''' [[Vagh]] |
+ | * '''Governor''' [[Vagh]] |
* '''Governor''' [[Worf]] |
* '''Governor''' [[Worf]] |
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=== Minor bureaucrats === |
=== Minor bureaucrats === |
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| − | * [[B'iJik]], |
+ | * [[B'iJik]], [[junior adjutant]] to the diplomatic delegation |
== Related topics == |
== Related topics == |
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* [[Klingon emperor]] |
* [[Klingon emperor]] |
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* [[Klingon Intelligence]] |
* [[Klingon Intelligence]] |
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* [[Sonchi ceremony]] |
* [[Sonchi ceremony]] |
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| − | == Background == |
+ | == Background information == |
| − | + | The term "Klingon High Command" is mentioned in {{e|The Trouble with Tribbles}}, {{film|5}}, {{film|6}}, {{e|Sins of the Father}}, {{e|Dramatis Personae}}, and {{e|Apocalypse Rising}}. |
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| + | The notion of a Klingon High Council was established in a Klingon-centric memo which [[Ronald D. Moore]] wrote to [[Michael Piller]] at the outset of working on "Sins of the Father". This memo stated, "''A High Council is the ultimate authority in all matters of Klingon life [....] The High Council is formed of leaders of each family of importance in the Empire.''" ("Sins of the Father" [[audio commentary]], [[TNG Season 3 Blu-ray]]) |
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| ⚫ | In {{e|Reunion}}, K'Ehleyr is offered a seat on the High Council; yet, in {{e|Redemption}} and subsequent episodes, it is said that women may not serve on the Council. Concerning the place of women, Ron Moore commented, "''I co-wrote both 'Reunion' (in which K'Ehleyr was offered the Council seat) and '[[The House of Quark (episode)|The House of Quark]]' (in which Grilka was told she could not serve on the Council because she's a woman). The reason for the change was: a) to service a plot element in 'House of Quark'; and b) to differentiate the Klingons from the UFP and the Romulans. The idea was that the Klingons were a traditionally patriarchal society and that while many elements of that have disappeared over the years, the Council itself was still the province of male warriors. This is not an endorsement of that idea, but rather an attempt to make them ''different'' than us. For example, their government is not a democracy, but rather an oligarchy ruled by powerful Houses, with an Emperor as head of state and we certainly aren't promoting that either!''" {{AOLchat|Ronald D. Moore|ron030|1997}} |
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== References == |
== References == |
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** {{e|Redemption II}} |
** {{e|Redemption II}} |
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* {{DS9|Dramatis Personae}} |
* {{DS9|Dramatis Personae}} |
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| + | * {{ENT|Broken Bow}} |
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[[Category:Agencies]] |
[[Category:Agencies]] |
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[[de:Klingonischer Hoher Rat]] |
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| + | [[ja:クリンゴン最高評議会]] |
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Revision as of 10:45, 2 April 2016
AT: "xx"
The Great Hall in the First City
The High Council (also referred to as the Imperial Command or High Command) was the legislature and ruling body of the Klingon Empire.
Located in the Klingon capital of Qo'noS, the First City, the High Council was comprised of some two dozen representatives of the most powerful houses and headed by a Council chancellor. The members of the Council were charged with overseeing the welfare of the Klingon Empire and its citizens, with each member usually heading a major department. When the Council was summoned to determine policies, the input from each department head was used. They met in the Great Hall.
Women generally could not serve on the Council, though there were exceptions. (TNG: "Reunion", "Redemption"; DS9: "The House of Quark"; Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)
The Council had a long history of political intrigue, as the Great Houses battled for control over the Empire. Assassinations, duels, and hostilities were common during power struggles. When the Council chancellor was deposed, either through assassination or other means, a Rite of Succession was performed to instate the new chancellor. As with all Klingon occasions, a dose of honorable battle was inevitable, after which the two remaining contenders were to fight it out for the coveted position.
History
The Klingon High Council building in 2151
In the latter half of the 23rd century, Field Commander Korrd had a tenous relationship with the Klingon High Command after the Feira Incident. (Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, display graphic)
In 2366, the High Council under Chancellor K'mpec declared Mogh a traitor for allegedly having been responsible for the Khitomer Massacre. Mogh's son Worf challenged the Council's decision but ultimately accepted discommendation as the revelation of the true traitor, Ja'rod of the House of Duras, might have plunged the Empire into civil war. (TNG: "Sins of the Father")
In 2371, Gowron and the High Council sent the Intelligence operatives Morka, Bo'rak, and Atul to Deep Space 9 to spy on a Romulan delegation. (DS9: "Visionary")
After Worf opposed the invasion of the Cardassian Union, Gowron had Kurn expelled from the High Council. (DS9: "The Way of the Warrior", "Sons of Mogh", "Rules of Engagement")
In 2373, the High Council decided to provide the Maquis with cloaking devices to help them fight the Cardassians. (DS9: "Blaze of Glory")
Later that year, the Council gave General Martok a mission to find the IKS B'Moth, which had disappeared near the Cardassian border. They also told him not to not enter Cardassian space. However, the IKS Rotarran was required to do so, when the B'Moth was discovered to have drifted over the border. The Council did not reprimand Martok for crossing the border, as they viewed the rescue of thirty-five Klingons and the destruction of a Jem'Hadar fighter as justification for doing so. (DS9: "Soldiers of the Empire")
In the early months of the Dominion War, the High Council assigned the Rotarran to escort a convoy to Donatu V. It was the only starship they could spare. (DS9: "Sons and Daughters")
In 2375, Martok often had to send reports to the Council, something which irked him greatly. (DS9: "Once More Unto the Breach")
Later that year, Martok expressed doubts that the Council would accept him as chancellor, as he was a common man from the Ketha lowlands, in Ketha Province. Worf believed that Martok's reverence by the troops would force the Council to accept him. Worf later challenged Gowron, calling him unfit to lead the council. (DS9: "Tacking Into the Wind")
In an alternate timeline in which Captain Benjamin Sisko suffered temporal displacement, Worf was able to persuade the High Council to let the USS Defiant enter the Klingon-controlled Bajoran system to attempt a rescue. (DS9: "The Visitor")
Klingon officials
Chancellors
High Council members
Advisers
Diplomats
See also
Governors
Minor bureaucrats
- B'iJik, junior adjutant to the diplomatic delegation
Related topics
Background information
The term "Klingon High Command" is mentioned in "The Trouble with Tribbles", Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, "Sins of the Father", "Dramatis Personae", and "Apocalypse Rising".
The notion of a Klingon High Council was established in a Klingon-centric memo which Ronald D. Moore wrote to Michael Piller at the outset of working on "Sins of the Father". This memo stated, "A High Council is the ultimate authority in all matters of Klingon life [....] The High Council is formed of leaders of each family of importance in the Empire." ("Sins of the Father" audio commentary, TNG Season 3 Blu-ray)
In "Reunion", K'Ehleyr is offered a seat on the High Council; yet, in "Redemption" and subsequent episodes, it is said that women may not serve on the Council. Concerning the place of women, Ron Moore commented, "I co-wrote both 'Reunion' (in which K'Ehleyr was offered the Council seat) and 'The House of Quark' (in which Grilka was told she could not serve on the Council because she's a woman). The reason for the change was: a) to service a plot element in 'House of Quark'; and b) to differentiate the Klingons from the UFP and the Romulans. The idea was that the Klingons were a traditionally patriarchal society and that while many elements of that have disappeared over the years, the Council itself was still the province of male warriors. This is not an endorsement of that idea, but rather an attempt to make them different than us. For example, their government is not a democracy, but rather an oligarchy ruled by powerful Houses, with an Emperor as head of state and we certainly aren't promoting that either!" (AOL chat, 1997)
References
- TNG:
- "Sins of the Father"
- "Reunion"
- "Redemption"
- "Redemption II"
- DS9: "Dramatis Personae"
- ENT: "Broken Bow"