[[Captain]] '''Klaa''' was a young [[23rd century]] [[Klingon]] [[starship]] [[commanding officer|commander]] on a personal mission to make a name for himself in the [[Klingon Empire]]. With the assistance of his [[first officer]], [[Vixis]], Klaa pursued any challenge he could find.
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[[Captain]]'''Klaa'''wasayoung upstart [[23rd century]] [[Klingon]] [[starship]] commander on a personal mission to make a name for himself in the [[Klingon Empire]]. With the assistance of his [[first officer]], [[Vixis]], Klaa pursued any challenge he could find.
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==Aworthyprey==
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In [[2287]], [[Klaa's Bird-of-Prey|his Bird-of-Prey]] encountered the ancient [[Earth]] space [[probe]], ''[[Pioneer 10]]'', which was found for use as target practice. Klaa destroyed the probe, but admitted that, "''shooting space garbage is no test of a warrior's mettle.''" He thirsted for a target that would fight back.
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==AWorthyPrey==
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Afterreceivingaprioritymessage from [[Qo'noS]], Klaa learned of a situation on [[Nimbus III]] where the Klingon [[consul]], [[General]] [[Korrd]], had been taken hostage; along with the [[Terran]] and [[Romulan]] consuls. Klaa reasoned that the [[Federation]] would be sending a rescue ship of its own, so he set course for Nimbus III seeing this as an opportunity to engage a Federation ship.
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In [[2287]], his [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey|Bird-of-Prey]] encountered the ancient [[Earth]] space [[probe]], ''[[Pioneer 10]]'', which was found for use as target practice. Klaa destroyed the probe, and exclaimed that, "Shooting space garbage is no test of a warrior's mettle". He thirsted for a target that would fight back.
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After receiving a priority message from [[Qo'noS]], Klaa learned of asituationon [[Nimbus III]]. He learned that their [[consul]],[[Korrd|General Korrd]], had been taken hostage; along with the [[Terran]] and [[Romulan]] consuls. Klaa reasoned that the [[Federation]] would be sending a rescue ship of its own, so he set course for Nimbus III seeing this as an opportunity to engage a Federation ship.
En route, Klaa intercepted a [[Starfleet]] message confirming a Federation rescue ship was dispatched to Nimbus III, the starship {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-A|-A}}. Klaa recognized the ship as belonging to [[James T. Kirk|Captain Kirk]], further driving his desire to engage Starfleet. Klaa believed that if he could defeat Kirk, he would be the greatest warrior in the galaxy.
Klaa later arrived at Nimbus III shortly after the ''Enterprise''. As his ship approached the system, Klaa made the intentions to attack clear, by approaching the system with his [[cruiser]]'s [[cloakingdevice]]engagedand its weapons fully charged.
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En route, Klaa intercepted a [[Starfleet]] message confirming a Federation rescue ship was dispatched to Nimbus III, the starship [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-A)|USS ''Enterprise''-A]]. Klaa recognized the ship as belonging to [[James T. Kirk|Captain Kirk]], further driving his desire to engage Starfleet. Klaa believed that if he could defeat Kirk, he would be the greatest warrior in the galaxy.
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Klaa laterarrivedatNimbusIIIshortlyafter the ''Enterprise''. As his shipapproached the system, Klaamadetheintentions to attackclear,byapproachingwithhis [[cruiser]]s [[cloaking device]] engaged and it's weapons fullycharged.
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Unknown to Klaa,Kirkwasnotaboardthetarget''Enterprise'', and was actually aboard the nearby [[shuttlecraft]] ''[[Galileo (2287)|Galileo]]''. Klaa quickly altered his attack course totarget the shuttle, however,hewasunable to dosointimetostrike. The shuttle landed in the ''Enterprise'' [[shuttlebay|hangar deck]] and the Federation starship went to [[warp]].Klaa quickly attempted to establish a target lock on the ''Enterprise'' and fired on her, but missed the shot as the starship quickly warped away. Despite his initial defeat, Klaa admired Kirk's ingeniousescape.
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{{bginfo|An early draft of the script for Star Trek V revealed that Klaa had followed Kirk's career since he was a boy and that Kirk was a man he both hated and admired.}}
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UnbeknownsttoKlaa, Kirkwasaboardthenearby [[shuttlecraft]] ''[[Galileo]]''.Klaaquicklyalteredhisattackcourseto target the shuttle,however,hewasunabletodosointimetostrike.Theshuttlelandedinthe ''Enterprise'' [[shuttlebay|hangardeck]] andtheFederationstarshipwentto [[warp]]. Klaa quickly attempted to establishatargetlockon the ''Enterprise'' andfiredonher,butmissedtheshotas the starshipquicklywarpedaway.Despitehisinitialdefeat, Klaa admired Kirk'singeniousescape.
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Followingthe''Enterprise''{{'}}s escape, Klaawouldlaterintercepta [[distress call]] from the [[starship|vessel]],whichwasnowunderthecontrolof the [[GalacticArmyofLight]].Klaausedthistohisadvantage,asVixisreplied,impersonatingamemberof [[StarfleetCommand]].Throughthisploy,theywereable to ascertaintheexactlocationof the ''Enterprise'',allowingKlaatofollowitasittraveledtowards the [[galacticcore]].Disregardingthethreatofcrossingthe [[Great Barrier]], Klaa vowed to hunt Kirk down,nomatter where it took him.
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:''An early draft of the script for Star Trek V revealed that Klaa had followed Kirk's career since he was a boy and that Kirk was a man he both hated and admired.''
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Following the ''Enterprise''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s escape, Klaa would later intercept a [[distress call]] from the ''Enterprise'', which was now under the control of the [[Galactic Army of Light]]. Klaa used this to their advantage, as Vixis replied, impersonating a member [[Starfleet Command]]. Through this ploy, they were able to ascertain the exact location of the ''Enterprise'', allowing Klaa to follow it as it traveled towards the [[galactic core]]. Disregarding the threat of crossing the [[Great Barrier]], Klaa vowed to hunt Kirk down, no matter where it took him.
== The Great Barrier ==
== The Great Barrier ==
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[[Image:KlaaScope.jpg|thumb|200px|Klaa targets the ''Enterprise''.]]
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[[File:Klaa with scope.jpg|thumb|Klaa targets the ''Enterprise''.]]
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Upon breaching the Great Barrier and reaching the galactic core, Klaa was finally able to successfully attack and disable the ''Enterprise''. Klaa presented the terms that any attempts to raise shields or arm weapons would result in their destruction, and that the only reason they were alive was because he wanted the renegade Kirk. Handing him over would spare the ''Enterprise''. Fortunately for the ''Enterprise'', General Koord was aboard. Koord ordered Klaa to stand down, and relieved him of his command.
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Upon breaching the Great Barrier and reaching the galactic core, Klaa was finally able to successfully attack and disable the ''Enterprise''. Klaa presented the terms that any attempts to raise shields or arm weapons would result in their destruction, and that the only reason they were alive was because he wanted the renegade Kirk. Handing him over would spare the ''Enterprise''. Fortunately for the ''Enterprise'', General Korrd was aboard. Korrd ordered Klaa to stand down, and relieved him of his command.
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Klaa's ship then descended on [[Sha Ka Ree]] to destroy the [[God of Sha Ka Ree|malevolent being]] on the planet, and ultimately to rescue Kirk. At the bequest of Korrd, Klaa apologized for his attack on the ''Enterprise'', noting that this was not authorized by the [[Klingon Empire|Klingon government]]. Klaa and his crew were later invited to a reception aboard the ''Enterprise'', where he saluted Kirk for being a worthy foe. ({{film|5}})
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{{bginfo|Klaa was played by actor [[Todd Bryant]]. The ''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'' implied that Bryant's [[Unnamed Klingons#Klingon Translator|Klingon translator]] role was a reprisal of Klaa, however this was not the intentions of the producers at the time of casting.}}
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Klaa's ship then ascended on [[Sha Ka Ree]] to destroy the [[God|malevolentbeing]] on the planet, and ultimately to rescue Kirk. At the bequest of Korrd, Klaa apologized for his attack on the ''Enterprise'', noting that this was not authorized by the [[Klingon Empire|Klingon government]]. Klaa and his crew were later invited to a reception aboard the ''Enterprise'', where he saluted Kirk for being a worthy foe. ''([[Star Trek V: The Final Frontier]])''
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== Later Career ==
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In [[2293]], Klaa served as the translator during the trial for Kirk and [[Leonard H. McCoy|McCoy]] following the assassination for [[Gorkon|Chancellor Gorkon]]. ''([[Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country]])''
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:''Klaa was played by actor [[Todd Bryant]]. Bryant was referred to simply as "Klingon translator" in Star Trek VI, however, the ''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'' implies that this character was also Klaa.''
In 2287, his Bird-of-Prey encountered the ancient Earth space probe, Pioneer 10, which was found for use as target practice. Klaa destroyed the probe, but admitted that, "shooting space garbage is no test of a warrior's mettle." He thirsted for a target that would fight back.
After receiving a priority message from Qo'noS, Klaa learned of a situation on Nimbus III where the Klingon consul, GeneralKorrd, had been taken hostage; along with the Terran and Romulan consuls. Klaa reasoned that the Federation would be sending a rescue ship of its own, so he set course for Nimbus III seeing this as an opportunity to engage a Federation ship.
Klaa's Bird-of-Prey approaches Pioneer 10.
En route, Klaa intercepted a Starfleet message confirming a Federation rescue ship was dispatched to Nimbus III, the starship USS Enterprise-A. Klaa recognized the ship as belonging to Captain Kirk, further driving his desire to engage Starfleet. Klaa believed that if he could defeat Kirk, he would be the greatest warrior in the galaxy.
Klaa later arrived at Nimbus III shortly after the Enterprise. As his ship approached the system, Klaa made the intentions to attack clear, by approaching the system with his cruiser's cloaking device engaged and its weapons fully charged.
Unknown to Klaa, Kirk was not aboard the target Enterprise, and was actually aboard the nearby shuttlecraftGalileo. Klaa quickly altered his attack course to target the shuttle, however, he was unable to do so in time to strike. The shuttle landed in the Enterprisehangar deck and the Federation starship went to warp. Klaa quickly attempted to establish a target lock on the Enterprise and fired on her, but missed the shot as the starship quickly warped away. Despite his initial defeat, Klaa admired Kirk's ingenious escape.
An early draft of the script for Star Trek V revealed that Klaa had followed Kirk's career since he was a boy and that Kirk was a man he both hated and admired.
Following the Enterprise's escape, Klaa would later intercept a distress call from the vessel, which was now under the control of the Galactic Army of Light. Klaa used this to his advantage, as Vixis replied, impersonating a member of Starfleet Command. Through this ploy, they were able to ascertain the exact location of the Enterprise, allowing Klaa to follow it as it traveled towards the galactic core. Disregarding the threat of crossing the Great Barrier, Klaa vowed to hunt Kirk down, no matter where it took him.
Upon breaching the Great Barrier and reaching the galactic core, Klaa was finally able to successfully attack and disable the Enterprise. Klaa presented the terms that any attempts to raise shields or arm weapons would result in their destruction, and that the only reason they were alive was because he wanted the renegade Kirk. Handing him over would spare the Enterprise. Fortunately for the Enterprise, General Korrd was aboard. Korrd ordered Klaa to stand down, and relieved him of his command.
Klaa's ship then descended on Sha Ka Ree to destroy the malevolent being on the planet, and ultimately to rescue Kirk. At the bequest of Korrd, Klaa apologized for his attack on the Enterprise, noting that this was not authorized by the Klingon government. Klaa and his crew were later invited to a reception aboard the Enterprise, where he saluted Kirk for being a worthy foe. (Star Trek V: The Final Frontier)
Klaa was played by actor Todd Bryant. The Star Trek Encyclopedia implied that Bryant's Klingon translator role was a reprisal of Klaa, however this was not the intentions of the producers at the time of casting.
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