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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]]. | ||
| − | Located in the [[Klingon]] capital of [[Qo'noS]], the | + | Located in the [[Klingon]] capital of [[Qo'noS]], the '''First City''', it was comprised of some two dozen representatives of the most powerful houses and headed by a Council [[Chancellor]]. The members of the Council are charged with overseeing the welfare of the [[Klingon Empire]] and its citizens, with each member usually heading a major department. When the Council is summoned to determine policies, the input from each department head will be used. They meet in the [[Great Hall]]. |
Women generally cannot serve on the Council, though there are exceptions. | Women generally cannot serve on the Council, though there are exceptions. | ||
| − | The Council has a long | + | The Council has a long history of political intrigue, as the '''Great Houses''' battle for control over the Empire. Assassinations, duels, and hostilities were common during power struggles. When the Council [[Chancellor]] is deposed, either through assassination or other means, a [[Rite of Succession]] is performed to instate the new Chancellor. As with all Klingon occasions, a dose of honorable battle is inevitable, after which the two remaining contenders are to fight it out for the coveted position. |
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In [[2373]], the High Council decided to provide the [[Maquis]] with [[cloaking device]]s to help them fight the [[Cardassian]]s. | In [[2373]], the High Council decided to provide the [[Maquis]] with [[cloaking device]]s to help them fight the [[Cardassian]]s. | ||
| − | Later that year, the Council gave [[General]] [ | + | Later that year, the Council gave [[General]] [https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Martok 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. |
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. | 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. | ||
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== Klingon officials == | == Klingon officials == | ||
=== Chancellors === | === Chancellors === | ||
| − | ''' | + | * ''(to be added)'' |
=== High Council members === | === High Council members === | ||
| − | * '''Councilor''' | + | * '''Councilor''' ''Duras, son of Ja'rod'' |
| − | * '''Councilor''' | + | * '''Councilor''' ''Kurn'' |
| − | * '''Councilor''' | + | * '''Councilor''' ''K'Tal'' |
=== Advisers === | === Advisers === | ||
| − | * '''General''' | + | * '''General''' ''Chang,'' Chief of Staff |
| − | * '''Brigadier''' | + | * '''Brigadier''' ''Kerla,'' military adviser |
=== Diplomats === | === Diplomats === | ||
| − | * '''Advocate''' | + | * '''Advocate''' ''Ch'Pok'' |
| − | * '''Ambassador''' | + | * '''Ambassador''' ''Kell'' |
| − | * '''Ambassador''' | + | * '''Ambassador''' ''Kor'' |
| − | * '''General''' | + | * '''General''' ''Korrd'' |
| − | === | + | === Ambassador === |
| − | * | + | * ''(to be added)'' |
=== Governors === | === Governors === | ||
| − | * '''Governor''' | + | * '''Governor''' ''Torak'' |
| − | * '''Governor''' | + | * '''Governor''' ''Vagh'' |
* '''Governor''' [[Worf]] | * '''Governor''' [[Worf]] | ||
=== Minor bureaucrats === | === Minor bureaucrats === | ||
| − | * | + | * ''B'iJik'', Junior adjutant to the diplomatic delegation |
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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.
Located in the Klingon capital of Qo'noS, the First City, it was comprised of some two dozen representatives of the most powerful houses and headed by a Council Chancellor. The members of the Council are charged with overseeing the welfare of the Klingon Empire and its citizens, with each member usually heading a major department. When the Council is summoned to determine policies, the input from each department head will be used. They meet in the Great Hall.
Women generally cannot serve on the Council, though there are exceptions.
The Council has a long history of political intrigue, as the Great Houses battle for control over the Empire. Assassinations, duels, and hostilities were common during power struggles. When the Council Chancellor is deposed, either through assassination or other means, a Rite of Succession is performed to instate the new Chancellor. As with all Klingon occasions, a dose of honorable battle is inevitable, after which the two remaining contenders are to fight it out for the coveted position.
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History
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.
After Worf opposed the invasion of the Cardassian Union, Gowron had Kurn expelled from the High Council.
In 2373, the High Council decided to provide the Maquis with cloaking devices to help them fight the Cardassians.
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.
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.
In 2375, Martok often had to send reports to the council, something which irked him greatly.
Later that year, Martok expressed his belief that the Council would not accept him as Chancellor for being 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.
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, NX-74205 enter the Klingon-controlled Bajoran system to attempt a rescue.
Klingon officials
Chancellors
- (to be added)
High Council members
- Councilor Duras, son of Ja'rod
- Councilor Kurn
- Councilor K'Tal
Advisers
- General Chang, Chief of Staff
- Brigadier Kerla, military adviser
Diplomats
- Advocate Ch'Pok
- Ambassador Kell
- Ambassador Kor
- General Korrd
Ambassador
- (to be added)
Governors
- Governor Torak
- Governor Vagh
- Governor Worf
Minor bureaucrats
- B'iJik, Junior adjutant to the diplomatic delegation
