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+ | | imagecap = The ''Bounty'' |
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+ | | Name = HMS ''Bounty'' |
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| − | | Affiliation= [[Klingon Empire]] / [[Federation]] |
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+ | | owner = [[Klingon Empire]] |
| + | | operator = [[Klingon Imperial Fleet]] |
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| − | | Datestatus= 2286 |
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| + | {{aquote|It was Dr. McCoy with a fine sense of historical irony who decided on a name for our captured Klingon vessel.|James T. Kirk|2286|4}} |
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| − | + | The '''HMS ''Bounty''''' was the name given to the [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey]] [[piracy|commandeered]] by [[James Kirk]] and his command crew in [[2285]]. The name was originally suggested by [[Leonard McCoy]] as an ironic [[joke]], in reference to [[HMAV Bounty|the famous sea-going vessel]] of the same name which was taken over by [[mutiny|mutineers]] in the [[18th century]]. ({{film|4}}) |
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| − | After seizing control of the vessel from [[Klingon]] [[Commander]] [[Kruge]] above the [[Genesis (planet)|Genesis]] [[Planet]], Kirk took the ''Bounty'' to [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]] in order to take [[Spock]] to [[Mount Seleya]] for the ''[[fal-tor-pan]]'' ritual. ({{film|3}}) |
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| + | The HMS ''Bounty'', operating under its original name, was a [[23rd century]] [[Klingon]] [[starship]]. This Bird-of-Prey was in the custody of the [[Klingon Imperial Fleet]]. [[Commander]] [[Kruge]] was the [[commanding officer]] of this ship. He had convinced the [[crew]]members aboard the ship that they should acquire the [[Genesis Device]] from the [[Federation]] for the empire. In furtherance of this goal, the [[Bird-of-Prey]] attempted to disable the {{USS|Grissom|NCC-638}} by targeting the engine section, which resulted in the inadvertent destruction of the science vessel. Later, in a confrontation with the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}}, the bulk of Kruge's crew was killed when Kirk manipulated them into boarding the ''Enterprise'', which was subsequently destroyed. After the death of Kruge, Kirk and his crew were easily able to commandeer the ship, and used it to transport [[Spock]], whose body had been regenerated by the Genesis wave, to [[Mount Seleya]] on {{dis|Vulcan|planet}}, where his ''[[katra]]'' was successfully reunited with his body. ({{film|3}}) |
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| + | ==The voyage home== |
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| − | The ''Bounty'' remained on Vulcan for three [[month]]s into [[2286]], before Kirk and his crew chose to return to Earth to face [[court martial]] for their actions. However, the arrival of the [[Whale Probe]] forced Kirk to take the ''Bounty'' [[time travel|back]] in [[time]] to [[1986]] to recover two [[humpback whale]]s. For much of its time in the 20th Century, it remained under cloak and under danger of power failure due to the time warp degrading its dilithium crystals. Thanks to a recrystalization process developed by Spock, the power problem was restored. Upon completion of the whale tank and recovery of [[Pavel Chekov|Chekov]], it took off still under cloak to pick up the whales. It arrived just in time; the whales were under threat from a whaling ship. The ship decloaked and loomed over the whaler in order to frighten it off. Upon returning to the [[23rd century]], the ''Bounty'' was crippled by the [[probe]], and crashed into [[San Francisco Bay]]. ({{film|4}}) |
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| + | [[File:Bounty slingshots around Sol.jpg|thumb|left|The ''Bounty'' enters a time warp]] |
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| + | After three months, during which the ''Bounty'' underwent repairs, maintenance and conversion of some of its operating systems, Kirk and his crew used the ship to return to [[Earth]] in order to face charges regarding their unauthorized appropriation of the ''Enterprise''. During their journey home, however, they were made aware of the destructive effects on Earth [[Whale Probe|of an extremely powerful alien probe]]. Upon further investigation, Spock realized that the probe was attempting to establish communication with [[humpback whale]]s, a species which had been extinct for two hundred years. Having no choice, the crew elected to undertake the extremely risky [[slingshot effect]] to [[temporal mechanics|travel back in time]] and retrieve two humpbacks, with the intention of returning to the [[23rd century]] and appeasing the probe. |
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| + | [[File:HMS Bounty.jpg|thumb|The ''Bounty'' decloaks over a whaling ship]] |
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| + | After successfully using a [[time warp]] to travel to the year [[1986]], Kirk ordered the ''Bounty'' set down in [[Golden Gate Park]] under [[cloak]]. Although it initially appeared as if the crew would be unable to return to their own time due the decrystalization of the ship's [[dilithium]] as a result of the time travel, Spock was able to develop a plan whereby high-energy [[photon]]s could be collected from the [[nuclear reactor]] of [[USS Enterprise (CVN-65)|a naval vessel]], and then injected into the [[dilithium chamber]], causing recrystalization. As this was occurring, [[Captain]] [[Montgomery Scott|Scott]] performed a series of modifications to the ''Bounty''{{'}}s [[cargo bay]], transforming it into a [[whale]] tank with which to transport the humpbacks. The modifications complete, the ''Bounty'' departed to retrieve the whales, in the process coming across a [[Finnish language|Finnish]] whaling vessel attempting to kill the whales. Still under cloak, the crew positioned the ''Bounty'' between the boat and the whales, successfully deflecting the harpoon. Kirk then ordered the ''Bounty'' decloaked, an act which had the effect of frightening the whalers off. |
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| + | [[File:Bounty evacuation.jpg|thumb|left|The ''Enterprise'' crew evacuates the ''Bounty'']] |
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| + | Using the ''Bounty''{{'}}s [[transporter]]s, the whales were beamed aboard, and the crew was able to recreate the time warp and return to the 23rd century. However, upon their arrival, the ''Bounty''{{'}}s power systems began to fail as a result of their close proximity to the probe, and subsequently crashed north-west of [[Alcatraz]] in the [[San Francisco Bay]]. As there was no power left with which to open the bay doors, the whales were trapped and in danger of drowning, necessitating Kirk swimming underwater and accessing the [[explosive override]], opening the doors and freeing the whales. ({{film|4}}) |
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| − | + | In ''Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home'', the design of the [[bridge]] aboard the ''Bounty'' was completely redressed from the vessel's original appearance in ''Star Trek III: The Search for Spock''. This appearance acted as a reference for all future bridges aboard Klingon ships. |
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| + | A blocking model of the Bird-of-Prey was created by [[ILM]]. It measures approximately 9" × 2", 5" × 5", 7" × 7" and was made from foam core, cardstock, styrene, and plastic. [http://www.propstore.com/product-Klingon-Bird-Of-Prey-Blocking-Model.htm] |
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| + | According to ''[[Star Trek Encyclopedia]]'' (3rd ed., p.689), the ''Bounty'' was a ''K'Vort''-class starship. |
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Revision as of 14:21, 15 March 2015
The HMS Bounty was the name given to the Klingon Bird-of-Prey commandeered by James Kirk and his command crew in 2285. The name was originally suggested by Leonard McCoy as an ironic joke, in reference to the famous sea-going vessel of the same name which was taken over by mutineers in the 18th century. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)
Genesis
The HMS Bounty, operating under its original name, was a 23rd century Klingon starship. This Bird-of-Prey was in the custody of the Klingon Imperial Fleet. Commander Kruge was the commanding officer of this ship. He had convinced the crewmembers aboard the ship that they should acquire the Genesis Device from the Federation for the empire. In furtherance of this goal, the Bird-of-Prey attempted to disable the USS Grissom by targeting the engine section, which resulted in the inadvertent destruction of the science vessel. Later, in a confrontation with the USS Enterprise, the bulk of Kruge's crew was killed when Kirk manipulated them into boarding the Enterprise, which was subsequently destroyed. After the death of Kruge, Kirk and his crew were easily able to commandeer the ship, and used it to transport Spock, whose body had been regenerated by the Genesis wave, to Mount Seleya on Vulcan, where his katra was successfully reunited with his body. (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock)
The voyage home
The Bounty enters a time warp
After three months, during which the Bounty underwent repairs, maintenance and conversion of some of its operating systems, Kirk and his crew used the ship to return to Earth in order to face charges regarding their unauthorized appropriation of the Enterprise. During their journey home, however, they were made aware of the destructive effects on Earth of an extremely powerful alien probe. Upon further investigation, Spock realized that the probe was attempting to establish communication with humpback whales, a species which had been extinct for two hundred years. Having no choice, the crew elected to undertake the extremely risky slingshot effect to travel back in time and retrieve two humpbacks, with the intention of returning to the 23rd century and appeasing the probe.
The Bounty decloaks over a whaling ship
After successfully using a time warp to travel to the year 1986, Kirk ordered the Bounty set down in Golden Gate Park under cloak. Although it initially appeared as if the crew would be unable to return to their own time due the decrystalization of the ship's dilithium as a result of the time travel, Spock was able to develop a plan whereby high-energy photons could be collected from the nuclear reactor of a naval vessel, and then injected into the dilithium chamber, causing recrystalization. As this was occurring, Captain Scott performed a series of modifications to the Bounty's cargo bay, transforming it into a whale tank with which to transport the humpbacks. The modifications complete, the Bounty departed to retrieve the whales, in the process coming across a Finnish whaling vessel attempting to kill the whales. Still under cloak, the crew positioned the Bounty between the boat and the whales, successfully deflecting the harpoon. Kirk then ordered the Bounty decloaked, an act which had the effect of frightening the whalers off.
The Enterprise crew evacuates the Bounty
Using the Bounty's transporters, the whales were beamed aboard, and the crew was able to recreate the time warp and return to the 23rd century. However, upon their arrival, the Bounty's power systems began to fail as a result of their close proximity to the probe, and subsequently crashed north-west of Alcatraz in the San Francisco Bay. As there was no power left with which to open the bay doors, the whales were trapped and in danger of drowning, necessitating Kirk swimming underwater and accessing the explosive override, opening the doors and freeing the whales. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)
Bounty personnel
- See HMS Bounty personnel for a complete list of the ship's original Klingon crew.
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Appendices
Background information
Proposed storyboard image
In Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, the design of the bridge aboard the Bounty was completely redressed from the vessel's original appearance in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. This appearance acted as a reference for all future bridges aboard Klingon ships. An early storyboard draft of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country featured the Bounty in spacedock being disassembled by Starfleet engineers.
A blocking model of the Bird-of-Prey was created by ILM. It measures approximately 9" × 2", 5" × 5", 7" × 7" and was made from foam core, cardstock, styrene, and plastic. [1]
According to Star Trek Encyclopedia (3rd ed., p.689), the Bounty was a K'Vort-class starship.
Apocrypha
The Star Trek Customizable Card Game gives the Bounty's original name as IKS Qel'Poh.
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