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| + | :''You may also be looking for the [[Star Trek: Starfleet Corps of Engineers]] [[eBook]] ''[[Out of the Cocoon#Honor|Honor]]''.'' |
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| − | The definition of '''honor''' varied widely between cultures, as did the importance placed upon it. Honor was normally synonymous with dignity and |
+ | The definition of '''honor''' varied widely between cultures, as did the importance placed upon it. Honor was normally synonymous with dignity and referred to the upholding of one's values. The [[Klingon]]s were notorious for the emphasis they place on honor. |
This may have been a more abstract way of viewing honor. But, as notions of honor were often very subjective, putting emphasis on clear objects (i.e. victory) made the Klingon able to deduce the honorable conduct (i.e. meanings used to achieve victory). |
This may have been a more abstract way of viewing honor. But, as notions of honor were often very subjective, putting emphasis on clear objects (i.e. victory) made the Klingon able to deduce the honorable conduct (i.e. meanings used to achieve victory). |
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| + | The [[Tosk]] had a high belief in their honor, preventing them from breaking their [[oath of silence]] and accept a possibility such as [[political asylum]]. ({{DS9|Captive Pursuit}}) |
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| ⚫ | Honor was one of the most important components of [[Klingon philosophy]]. However, it was significantly different from most other cultures' definition of the word. For example, [[Worf]] once said that "''Nothing is more honorable than victory''". From |
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| ⚫ | The notion of honor seemed to be highly relative and open to debate. Each and every Klingon could possibly have his own interpretation of what consisted of an honorable means to achieve an end. Even more, some decisions were |
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| ⚫ | Honor was one of the most important components of [[Klingon philosophy]]. However, it was significantly different from most other cultures' definition of the word. For example, [[Worf]] once said that "''Nothing is more honorable than victory''". From this point of view, using a cloaked ship to ambush enemies could be considered honorable if it achieved victory. ({{DS9|The Way of the Warrior}}) |
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| ⚫ | The notion of honor seemed to be highly relative and open to debate. Each and every Klingon could possibly have his own interpretation of what consisted of an honorable means to achieve an end. Even more, some decisions were paradoxical because two different view of honor were in contradiction. For instance, Worf indicated that it was necessary to challenge [[Gowron]]'s leadership (for he's presumably acting in a dishonorable way) while [[General]] [[Martok]] was convinced that it was dishonorable to challenge the leader of the [[Klingon Empire|Empire]] in the middle of a war. In another case, while Dr. [[Antaak]]'s deception in claiming to have stabilized [[Augment]] DNA, allowing the creation of Klingon Augments, when he and [[Phlox]] had merely cured the [[Klingon augment virus|augment virus]] might be seen by some as dishonorable, Antaak himself believed that, given the millions of lives this cure would save, his near-certain [[execution]] if caught would be as honorable a death as a doctor could have. ({{DS9|Tacking Into the Wind}}, {{ENT|Divergence}}) |
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Hence, dishonor is sometimes a concept which compels Klingons to action. |
Hence, dishonor is sometimes a concept which compels Klingons to action. |
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| + | == Kelvan honour == |
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| − | Also, another important component of Klingon honor seemed to be simplicity. For example, it was seen as more honorable to destroy a [[starship|ship]] than to conquer a [[planet]], to kill an adversary with a [[bat'leth]] than with a [[disruptor]], etc. |
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| + | :''see [[Kelvan code of honor]]'' |
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| − | In that sense, it was also more honorable to be defeated in hand to hand combat than be discovered plotting with [[Romulan]]s. |
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| − | It is to be noted, however, that achieving victory by economic means (as done by Quark) is still seen as honorable, yet many Klingons were reluctant to partake in such actions. ([[DS9]]: "[[The House of Quark]]") |
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| − | This, however, does not address the difference between 'honor' and 'honorable'. Honor is a code of conduct of an individual Klingon, and honorable is the action that can be taken to achieve the honor that accrues to the individual; so each action and achievement is based upon the individual. |
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Revision as of 19:20, 4 November 2014
- You may also be looking for the Star Trek: Starfleet Corps of Engineers eBook Honor.
The definition of honor varied widely between cultures, as did the importance placed upon it. Honor was normally synonymous with dignity and referred to the upholding of one's values. The Klingons were notorious for the emphasis they place on honor.
This may have been a more abstract way of viewing honor. But, as notions of honor were often very subjective, putting emphasis on clear objects (i.e. victory) made the Klingon able to deduce the honorable conduct (i.e. meanings used to achieve victory).
The Tosk had a high belief in their honor, preventing them from breaking their oath of silence and accept a possibility such as political asylum. (DS9: "Captive Pursuit")
Klingon honor
Honor was one of the most important components of Klingon philosophy. However, it was significantly different from most other cultures' definition of the word. For example, Worf once said that "Nothing is more honorable than victory". From this point of view, using a cloaked ship to ambush enemies could be considered honorable if it achieved victory. (DS9: "The Way of the Warrior")
The notion of honor seemed to be highly relative and open to debate. Each and every Klingon could possibly have his own interpretation of what consisted of an honorable means to achieve an end. Even more, some decisions were paradoxical because two different view of honor were in contradiction. For instance, Worf indicated that it was necessary to challenge Gowron's leadership (for he's presumably acting in a dishonorable way) while General Martok was convinced that it was dishonorable to challenge the leader of the Empire in the middle of a war. In another case, while Dr. Antaak's deception in claiming to have stabilized Augment DNA, allowing the creation of Klingon Augments, when he and Phlox had merely cured the augment virus might be seen by some as dishonorable, Antaak himself believed that, given the millions of lives this cure would save, his near-certain execution if caught would be as honorable a death as a doctor could have. (DS9: "Tacking Into the Wind", ENT: "Divergence")
Hence, dishonor is sometimes a concept which compels Klingons to action.