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'''Kor, son of [[Rynar]]''', the last son of the [[House of Kor]] and descendant of the [[Klingon Imperial Family]], was among the most influential warriors and respected military leaders of the [[Klingon Empire]] during the [[23rd century|late 23rd]] and [[24th century|early 24th centuries]].
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'''Kor, son of [[Rynar]]''', the last son of the [[House of Kor]] and descendant of the [[Klingon Imperial Family]], was among the most influential warriors and respected military leaders of the [[Klingon Empire]] during the [[23rd century|late 23rd]] and [[24th century|early 24th centuries]].
   
Kor was descended from Klingons affected with the [[Klingon augment virus|augment virus]] created in [[2154]], a product of [[22nd century]] Klingon [[genetic engineering]]. By the [[24th century]] he was cosmetically indistinguishable from an average Klingon. It is unclear if he was ever subject to the physical and mental weakening effects of the virus. ({{ENT|Divergence}}; {{DS9|Blood Oath}}; {{TOS|Errand of Mercy}})
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Kor was descended from Klingons affected with the [[Klingon augment virus|augment virus]] created in [[2154]], a product of [[22nd century]] Klingon [[genetic engineering]]. By the [[24th century]], he was cosmetically indistinguishable from an average Klingon. It is unclear if he was ever subject to the physical and mental weakening effects of the virus. ({{ENT|Divergence}}; {{DS9|Blood Oath}}; {{TOS|Errand of Mercy}})
   
Throughout his illustrious career, Kor played key roles in many legendary battles against the [[Federation]] and [[Romulan Empire]]. Kor's influence in the Empire would elevate him to the status of [[Klingon]] [[Dahar Master|''Dahar'' Master]]. ({{DS9|Blood Oath}})
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Throughout his illustrious career, Kor played key roles in many legendary battles against the [[Federation]] and [[Romulan Empire]]. Kor's influence in the Empire eventually elevated him to the status of [[Klingon]] [[Dahar Master|''Dahar'' Master]]. ({{DS9|Blood Oath}})
   
 
== Military career ==
 
== Military career ==
Much of Kor's early career is unknown; however, by the [[2260s]] he had achieved the rank of [[commander]] and was assigned to a Klingon warship. ({{TOS|Errand of Mercy}})
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Much of Kor's early career is unknown; however, by the [[2260s]], he had achieved the rank of [[commander]] and was assigned to a Klingon warship. ({{TOS|Errand of Mercy}})
   
 
=== Conflicts with the Federation ===
 
=== Conflicts with the Federation ===
In [[2267]], following the breakdown of peace talks between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, the [[first Federation-Klingon War]] broke out. The neutral planet of [[Organia]], a strategic position between the two powers, became a political hotspot between the Empire and the Federation.
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In [[2267]], following the breakdown of peace talks between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, the [[first Federation-Klingon War]] broke out. The neutral planet of [[Organia]], a strategic position between the two powers, became a political hotspot between the Empire and the Federation.
   
 
[[File:Klingon invasion of Organia.jpg|thumb|Part of Kor's invasion force on Organia]]
 
[[File:Klingon invasion of Organia.jpg|thumb|Part of Kor's invasion force on Organia]]
On [[stardate]] 3102.7, Commander Kor led a battalion of five hundred Klingon soldiers in an invasion and occupation of Organia, where he briefly became their [[military governor]]. As governor, Kor ruthlessly maintained order on the planet, ruling with an iron fist by maintaining a stringent list of rules, any violation of which was punishable by death. Unknown to Kor at the time, Captain [[James T. Kirk|Kirk]] posing as an Organian and Lieutenant Commander [[Spock]], posing as a dealer in kevas and trillium, were among the subjugated. The two [[Starfleet]] officers mounted vain [[guerrilla]] attacks against Kor and his army. Meanwhile, in orbit around Organia, the Klingon and Federation fleets faced each other in battle.
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On [[stardate]] 3102.7, Commander Kor led a battalion of five hundred Klingon soldiers in an invasion and occupation of Organia, where he briefly became their [[military governor]]. As governor, Kor ruthlessly maintained order on the planet, ruling with an iron fist by maintaining a stringent list of rules, any violation of which was punishable by death. Unknown to Kor at the time, Captain [[James T. Kirk|Kirk]], posing as an Organian, and Lieutenant Commander [[Spock]], posing as a dealer in kevas and trillium, were among the subjugated. The two [[Starfleet]] officers mounted vain [[guerrilla]] attacks against Kor and his army. Meanwhile, in orbit around Organia, the Klingon and Federation fleets faced each other in battle.
   
 
[[File:Kor, 2269.jpg|thumb|left|Captain Kor (2269)]]
 
[[File:Kor, 2269.jpg|thumb|left|Captain Kor (2269)]]
Once the hostilities between the two began to reach its climax, all ships suddenly and mysteriously became paralyzed and all weapons became superheated and temporarily rendered useless. Unknown to both sides at the time, the Organians were in fact an advanced [[non-corporeal species]], despite their primitive way of life. As quickly as it started, the Organians effectively ended the occupation, the war, and Kor's governorship. ({{TOS|Errand of Mercy}}) The Organians would continue to promote peace between the two powers by imposing the [[Organian Peace Treaty]]. ({{TOS|The Trouble with Tribbles}})
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Once the hostilities between the two began to reach its climax, all ships suddenly and mysteriously became paralyzed and all weapons became superheated and temporarily rendered useless. Unknown to both sides at the time, the Organians were in fact an advanced [[non-corporeal species]], despite their primitive way of life. As quickly as it started, the Organians effectively ended the occupation, the war, and Kor's governorship. ({{TOS|Errand of Mercy}}) The Organians continued to promote peace between the two powers by imposing the [[Organian Peace Treaty]]. ({{TOS|The Trouble with Tribbles}})
   
Within two years, Kor became the [[commanding officer]] of the {{IKS|Klothos}}. In [[2269]], Kor again faced his enemy, Captain Kirk, in battle when the ''Klothos'' engaged the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} in the [[Delta Triangle]] region. During the battle, the two ships became entangled in a "time trap", a phenomenon unique to that region, pulling the ships into an alternate universe known as [[Elysia]].
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Within two years, Kor became the [[commanding officer]] of the {{IKS|Klothos}}. In [[2269]], Kor again faced his enemy, Captain Kirk, in battle when the ''Klothos'' engaged the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} in the [[Delta Triangle]] region. During the battle, the two ships became entangled in a "time trap," a phenomenon unique to that region, pulling the ships into an alternate universe known as [[Elysia]].
   
Kor attempted to escape but the ''Klothos'' was unable to break free from the region, partly due to its unusual properties, including draining [[dilithium]] crystals of their energy. Through cooperation, the crews of the ''Enterprise'' and ''Klothos'' were able to formulate a strategy by combining their warp power in an effort to overcome both ships' individual power deficiencies.
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Kor attempted to escape but the ''Klothos'' was unable to break free from the region, partly due to its unusual properties, including draining [[dilithium]] crystals of their energy. Through cooperation, the crews of the ''Enterprise'' and ''Klothos'' were able to formulate a strategy by combining their warp power in an effort to overcome both ships' individual power deficiencies.
   
 
[[File:IKS Klothos.jpg|thumb|IKS ''Klothos'' (2269)]]
 
[[File:IKS Klothos.jpg|thumb|IKS ''Klothos'' (2269)]]
Prior to their attempt, however, Kor had one of his officers, [[Kali]], plant a bomb-like device in the computer room of the ''Enterprise'', set to explode once the [[starship]] cleared the phenomenon and reached [[warp]] eight. Both ships were able to escape the region, and the destruction of the ''Enterprise'' was averted moments before the ship reached warp eight. Nevertheless, Kor claimed responsibility for formulating their combined escape and would return to Klingon space no worse for the wear. ({{TAS|The Time Trap}})
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Prior to their attempt, however, Kor had one of his officers, [[Kali]], plant a bomb-like device in the computer room of the ''Enterprise'', set to explode once the [[starship]] cleared the phenomenon and reached [[warp]] eight. Both ships were able to escape the region, and the destruction of the ''Enterprise'' was averted, moments before the ship reached warp eight. Nevertheless, Kor claimed responsibility for formulating their combined escape and returned to Klingon space, no worse for the wear. ({{TAS|The Time Trap}})
   
Kor's ship, the ''Klothos'', was one of the first Klingon vessels equipped with a [[cloaking device]]. Kor is said to have spent three days in the engine room taking it apart and studying it before their first mission. This proved critical when he later commanded one of the two Klingon divisions aboard the ''Klothos'', along with [[Kang]], in an attack against the [[Federation outposts|Federation outpost]] at [[Caleb IV]]. During the attack, Kor successfully tricked his opponent by launching first a small initial attack, and then striking with the bulk of his forces when the Federation began repair efforts. ({{DS9|Once More Unto the Breach}})
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Kor's ship, the ''Klothos'', was one of the first Klingon vessels equipped with a [[cloaking device]]. Kor is said to have spent three days in the engine room taking it apart and studying it before their first mission. This proved critical when he later commanded one of the two Klingon divisions aboard the ''Klothos'', along with [[Kang]], in an attack against the [[Federation outposts|Federation outpost]] at [[Caleb IV]]. During the attack, Kor successfully tricked his opponent by launching first a small initial attack, and then striking with the bulk of his forces when the Federation began repair efforts. ({{DS9|Once More Unto the Breach}})
   
=== Conflicts with the Romulan Empire ===
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=== Conflicts with Romulans ===
In [[2271]], Kor led the Klingon Empire to a glorious victory over the [[Romulan]]s, at the legendary [[Battle of Klach D'Kel Brakt]]. ({{DS9|Blood Oath}})
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Kor was involved in several combative entanglements with the [[Romulan Star Empire]]. In [[2271]], Kor led the Klingon Empire to a glorious victory over the [[Romulan]]s, at the legendary [[Battle of Klach D'Kel Brakt]]. ({{DS9|Blood Oath}}) [[Worf]] once recalled a story he had heard about Kor during his own childhood, which described Kor's "attack on [[Romulus]]." ({{DS9|The Sword of Kahless}})
 
[[Worf]] once recalled one of the stories he heard as a child, about Kor that described his "attack on [[Romulus]]." ({{DS9|The Sword of Kahless}})
 
   
 
=== Later Career ===
 
=== Later Career ===
Kor, with fellow warriors, [[Koloth]] and [[Kang]] held the [[Korma Pass]] against [[T'nag|T'nag's army]] in a glorious battle in a [[trinary star system]], where they forced the enemy to fight with the blinding light of three [[sun]]s in their eyes. The battle ended with the mountainside covered with so many dead that there was not a square meter of ground to be seen. They together feasted on T'nag's heart in celebration of their victory. ({{DS9|The Sword of Kahless|Once More Unto the Breach}})
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Kor, with fellow warriors [[Koloth]] and [[Kang]], held the [[Korma Pass]] against [[T'nag|T'nag's army]] in a glorious battle in a [[trinary star system]], where they forced the enemy to fight with the blinding light of three [[sun]]s in their eyes. The battle ended with the mountainside covered with so many dead that there was not a square meter of ground to be seen. They together feasted on T'nag's heart, in celebration of their victory. ({{DS9|The Sword of Kahless|Once More Unto the Breach}})
   
Kor and [[Curzon Dax]], the Federation ambassador to [[Qo'noS]], became close friends in [[2289]]. In one of their escapades, Kor and Dax broke into the Duke's harem on [[Renavi]]. In [[2370]], when Kor and [[Jadzia Dax]], Curzon's successor, were reunited, Dax knew Kor well enough to recall that he had a [[scorcher]] burn on his fourteenth [[rib]], and that his left [[QiVon]] ached every time his ship hit [[warp factor|warp eight]]. ({{DS9|Once More Unto the Breach|Blood Oath}})
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Kor became a close friend to [[Curzon Dax]], the Federation ambassador to [[Qo'noS]], in [[2289]]. In one of their escapades, Kor and Dax broke into the Duke's harem on [[Renavi]]. In [[2370]], when Kor and [[Jadzia Dax]], Curzon's successor, were reunited, Dax knew Kor well enough to recall that he had a [[scorcher]] burn on his fourteenth [[rib]], and that his left [[QiVon]] ached every time his ship hit [[warp factor|warp eight]]. ({{DS9|Once More Unto the Breach|Blood Oath}})
   
 
[[File:The Albino.jpg|thumb|The Albino (2370)]]
 
[[File:The Albino.jpg|thumb|The Albino (2370)]]
During the late [[2280s]], a band of depredators, led by [[the Albino]], began raiding Klingon [[colony|colonies]]. Three Klingon warships, led by Kor, Koloth and Kang, were sent out to stop him. Their mission was successful, as they captured most of the depredators, however, the Albino was able to escape. In the Albino's last message to the Klingons, he promised to take his revenge on the firstborn of each of the three captains. Within the space of a few years, he kept his word and managed to infect the warrior's three innocent children with a genetic virus that eventually killed them all. ({{DS9|Blood Oath}})
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During the late [[2280s]], a band of depredators, led by [[the Albino]], began raiding Klingon [[colony|colonies]]. Three Klingon warships, led by Kor, Koloth and Kang, were sent out to stop him. Their mission was successful, as they captured most of the depredators. However, the Albino was able to escape. In the Albino's last message to the Klingons, he promised to take his revenge on the firstborn of each of the three captains. Within the space of a few years, he kept his word and managed to infect the warrior's three innocent children with a genetic virus that eventually killed them all. ({{DS9|Blood Oath}})
   
 
== The Reckoning ==
 
== The Reckoning ==
In [[2290]], Kor, Kang, Koloth and Curzon Dax pledged a [[blood oath]] to avenge the deaths of their sons, the offense committed by the Albino. They nearly caught him at [[Galdonterre]], but one of their [[Subspace communication|subspace messages]] was intercepted and he, once again, was able to escape.
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In [[2290]], Kor, Kang, Koloth and Curzon Dax pledged a [[blood oath]] to avenge the deaths of the Klingons' sons, the offense committed by the Albino. They nearly caught him at [[Galdonterre]], but one of their [[Subspace communication|subspace messages]] was intercepted and he, once again, was able to escape.
   
 
[[File:Kor, 2370.jpg|thumb|left|''Dahar'' Master Kor on Secarus IV (2370)]]
 
[[File:Kor, 2370.jpg|thumb|left|''Dahar'' Master Kor on Secarus IV (2370)]]
After decades of searching, Kang learned of the whereabouts of the Albino, in [[2370]], on the planet [[Secarus IV]]. Kang traveled to Secarus IV and discovered his compound. The Albino knew immediately of his arrival and invited the trio to a "fair fight" and one last glorious battle. Kang contacted both Kor and Koloth for a rendezvous on [[Deep Space 9]] in preparation of their final attempt to complete their lifelong quest.
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After decades of searching, Kang learned of the whereabouts of the Albino, in [[2370]], on the planet [[Secarus IV]]. Kang traveled to Secarus IV and discovered his compound. The Albino knew immediately of his arrival and invited the trio to a "fair fight" and one last, glorious battle. Kang contacted both Kor and Koloth for a rendezvous on [[Deep Space 9]], in preparation of their final attempt to complete their lifelong quest.
 
   
 
Three months later, Kor, Koloth, and Kang, with the aid of [[Jadzia Dax]], prepared their attack on the Albino's compound, only to discover that it was a trap. Using the element of surprise, they bombarded the compound with [[tetryon]] particles, forcing the Albino and his sentries into face-to-face, hand-to-hand combat. Koloth was fatally wounded fighting the Albino's personal guard. Following a fierce duel, Kang was able to slay the Albino (held at bay by Dax) before he died as well. Having fulfilled their blood oath, both Kang and Koloth died glorious and honorable deaths. ({{DS9|Blood Oath}})
 
Three months later, Kor, Koloth, and Kang, with the aid of [[Jadzia Dax]], prepared their attack on the Albino's compound, only to discover that it was a trap. Using the element of surprise, they bombarded the compound with [[tetryon]] particles, forcing the Albino and his sentries into face-to-face, hand-to-hand combat. Koloth was fatally wounded fighting the Albino's personal guard. Following a fierce duel, Kang was able to slay the Albino (held at bay by Dax) before he died as well. Having fulfilled their blood oath, both Kang and Koloth died glorious and honorable deaths. ({{DS9|Blood Oath}})
   
 
== Political career ==
 
== Political career ==
Kor was a member of the [[Klingon Oversight Council|Oversight Council]] for the [[Klingon Defense Force]]s when (future [[General]]) [[Martok]] attempted to join in [[2345]]. Kor was responsible for striking Martok's name from the officers' list because his family was from the lowlands of [[Ketha Province]], and due to his influence Martok was barred from even enlisting as a common soldier. Martok remained bitter about this incident for nearly thirty years. ({{DS9|Once More Unto the Breach}})
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Kor was a member of the [[Klingon Oversight Council|Oversight Council]] for the [[Klingon Defense Force]]s when (future [[General]]) [[Martok]] attempted to join in [[2345]]. Kor was responsible for striking Martok's name from the officers' list because his family was from the lowlands of [[Ketha Province]], and due to his influence, Martok was barred from even enlisting as a common soldier. Martok remained bitter about this incident for nearly thirty years. ({{DS9|Once More Unto the Breach}})
   
 
In the early [[2370s]], Kor was serving as the Klingon [[ambassador]] to [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]]. In [[2371]], a [[Vulcan]] expedition found the [[Shroud of the Sword]] (of [[Kahless]]) among the remains of a [[Hur'q]] outpost in the [[Gamma Quadrant]]. Using his influence as ambassador, Kor was able to acquire the Shroud from the Vulcans.
 
In the early [[2370s]], Kor was serving as the Klingon [[ambassador]] to [[Vulcan (planet)|Vulcan]]. In [[2371]], a [[Vulcan]] expedition found the [[Shroud of the Sword]] (of [[Kahless]]) among the remains of a [[Hur'q]] outpost in the [[Gamma Quadrant]]. Using his influence as ambassador, Kor was able to acquire the Shroud from the Vulcans.
   
Kor, however, had a penchant for drinking and for telling stories. On one drunken occasion in a tavern on [[Torna IV]], Kor held a group spellbound with the story of the ancient cloth and how it was going to lead him to the [[Sword of Kahless]]. One member of his audience, [[Toral, son of Duras]], was so intrigued he sent a [[Lethean]], named [[Soto]], after Kor aboard Deep Space 9 to steal his memories of the discovery.
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Kor, however, had a penchant for drinking and for telling stories. On one drunken occasion in a tavern on [[Torna IV]], Kor held a group spellbound with the story of the ancient cloth and how it was going to lead him to the [[Sword of Kahless]]. One member of his audience, [[Toral, son of Duras]], was so intrigued he sent a [[Lethean]] named [[Soto]] after Kor, aboard Deep Space 9, to steal his memories of the discovery.
   
 
[[File:korworf.jpg|thumb|left|Dax, Kor and Worf find the Sword of Kahless]]
 
[[File:korworf.jpg|thumb|left|Dax, Kor and Worf find the Sword of Kahless]]
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== Lost influence ==
 
== Lost influence ==
 
[[File:Kor eats alone.jpg|thumb|''Dahar'' Master Kor eats alone aboard the ''Ch'tang'' (2375)]]
 
[[File:Kor eats alone.jpg|thumb|''Dahar'' Master Kor eats alone aboard the ''Ch'tang'' (2375)]]
In [[2375]], Kor, having long been out of favor with [[Chancellor]] [[Gowron]] and the [[Klingon High Council|High Council]], and unable to secure his own command, used his remaining influence to persuade Worf to re-commission him into the Klingon Defense Forces. With Worf's assistance, Kor was commissioned to serve as the [[third officer]] aboard the {{IKS|Ch'Tang}} during their daring [[cavalry raid]] into [[Dominion]]-held space.
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In [[2375]], Kor, having long been out of favor with [[Chancellor]] [[Gowron]] and the [[Klingon High Council|High Council]], and unable to secure his own command, used his remaining influence to persuade Worf to recommission him into the Klingon Defense Forces. With Worf's assistance, Kor was commissioned to serve as the [[third officer]] aboard the {{IKS|Ch'Tang}}, while they made a daring [[cavalry raid]] into [[Dominion]]-held space.
   
Unfortunately, during this time, Kor was suffering from frequent lapses in memory and concentration, often losing track of where and when he was. At a critical moment, when both Worf and Martok were incapacitated on the bridge while engaging the [[Cardassian]] base on [[Trelka V]], Kor suffered such a lapse. Kor believed himself to be once again engaging the Federation outpost at [[Caleb IV]], at the side of his long dead friend, Kang. As a result of his lapse, the ''Ch'Tang'' was nearly destroyed, and the captain and [[first officer]] of their sister ship, the {{IKS|Orantho}}, were killed. They were able to escape the system only to discover that they were being pursued by a fleet of [[Jem'Hadar attack ship|Jem'Hadar fighters]].
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Unfortunately, during this time, Kor was suffering from frequent lapses in memory and concentration, often losing track of where and when he was. At a critical moment, when both Worf and Martok were incapacitated on the bridge while engaging the [[Cardassian]] base on [[Trelka V]], Kor suffered such a lapse. Kor believed himself to be once again engaging the Federation outpost at [[Caleb IV]], at the side of his long dead friend, Kang. As a result of his lapse, the ''Ch'Tang'' was nearly destroyed, and the captain and [[first officer]] of their sister ship, the {{IKS|Orantho}}, were killed. They were able to escape the system only to discover that they were being pursued by a fleet of [[Jem'Hadar attack ship|Jem'Hadar fighters]].
   
It was through the experience and bravery of Kor, and six volunteers, that the {{IKS|Ning'tao}} was able to successfully engage the [[Jem'Hadar]] fleet. Realizing that the Jem'Hadar would soon overtake them, Worf had suggested using the ''Ning'tao'' to force the enemy out of warp and engage the fleet, intending to lead the attack himself - but before he could beam to the doomed ship, Kor, secretly informed by Martok's assistant, [[Darok]], stunned him with a hypospray and took command himself. He was subsequently able to save the crews of the remaining [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey|Klingon ships]], sacrificing himself to allow them the time they needed to reach the [[Starfleet]] reinforcements located in the [[Kalandra sector]]. As a salute to the fallen ''Dahar'' Master, General Martok toasted Kor, noting that he was "a noble warrior to the end". ({{DS9|Once More Unto the Breach}})
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It was through the experience and bravery of Kor, and six volunteers, that the {{IKS|Ning'tao}} was able to successfully engage the [[Jem'Hadar]] fleet. Realizing that the Jem'Hadar would soon overtake them, Worf had suggested using the ''Ning'tao'' to force the enemy out of warp and engage the fleet, intending to lead the attack himself. Before Worf could beam to the doomed ship, however, Kor – secretly informed by Martok's assistant, [[Darok]] – stunned him with a hypospray and took command himself. He was subsequently able to save the crews of the remaining [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey|Klingon ships]], sacrificing himself to allow them the time they needed to reach the [[Starfleet]] reinforcements located in the [[Kalandra sector]]. As a salute to the fallen ''Dahar'' Master, General Martok toasted Kor, noting that he was "a noble warrior to the end." ({{DS9|Once More Unto the Breach}})
   
==Personal Views==
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==Personal views==
Kor was from a generation of Klingons not known for standing on ceremony, eating when hungry and fighting when angry. Kor had a somewhat more progressive view when it came to interactions with other species and genders. Having seen the [[Trill]] ambassador [[Curzon Dax]] as a brother he saw no difference calling [[Jadzia Dax]] a sister when it was time to fulfill their blood oath. ({{DS9|Blood Oath}}) Kor displayed a calm demeanor when interviewing [[James T. Kirk]] on [[Organia]], admitting he held a great admiration for the Captain and 23rd century [[Starfleet]], recognizing many similarities between Humans and Klingons, seeing the killer instinct within humanity and likening he and the Captain to tigers. ({{TOS|Errand of Mercy}}) Kor, however felt that the Klingon social order was important, that nobility was something that Klingons in the early 24th century still held with esteem and would enforce the status quo of Klingon society by striking the name of common applicants from officer candidate lists. ({{DS9|Once More Unto the Breach}})
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Kor was from a generation of Klingons not known for standing on ceremony, eating when hungry and fighting when angry. Kor had a somewhat more progressive view when it came to interactions with other species and genders. Having seen the [[Trill]] ambassador [[Curzon Dax]] as a brother, he saw no difference calling [[Jadzia Dax]] a sister, when it was time to fulfill their blood oath. ({{DS9|Blood Oath}}) Kor displayed a calm demeanor when interviewing [[James T. Kirk]] on [[Organia]], admitting he held a great admiration for the captain and for [[Starfleet]] of the 23rd century; Kor recognized many similarities between Humans and Klingons, seeing the killer instinct within Humanity and likening he and the captain to [[tiger]]s. ({{TOS|Errand of Mercy}}) Kor, however, felt that the Klingon social order was important, that nobility was something that Klingons in the early 24th century still held with esteem and would enforce the status quo of Klingon society by striking the name of common applicants from officer candidate lists. ({{DS9|Once More Unto the Breach}})
   
 
== Appendices ==
 
== Appendices ==
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=== Apocrypha ===
 
=== Apocrypha ===
Kor [http://TrekMovie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/kor.jpg appears] captaining the {{IKS|Klothos}} in ''[[Star Trek: Nero]]'', leading the capture of [[Nero]] and the ''[[Narada]]'' following its collision with the {{USS|Kelvin}} in [[2233]]. This {{w|retcon}} of Kor in the [[alternate reality]] lacks the augment virus. He also appears in [[Countdown to Darkness, Issue 4|Issue 4]] of the IDW comic series ''[[Star Trek: Countdown to Darkness]]''.
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Kor [http://TrekMovie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/kor.jpg appears] captaining the {{IKS|Klothos}} in ''[[Star Trek: Nero]]'', leading the capture of [[Nero]] and the ''[[Narada]]'' following the ship's collision with the {{USS|Kelvin}} in [[2233]]. This {{w|retcon}} of Kor in the [[alternate reality]] lacks the augment virus. He also appears in [[Countdown to Darkness, Issue 4|Issue 4]] of the IDW comic series ''[[Star Trek: Countdown to Darkness]]''.
His [[mirror universe]] counterpart appeared in the novel ''[[The Sorrows of Empire]]''.
 
   
 
Kor's [[mirror universe]] counterpart features into the novel ''[[The Sorrows of Empire]]''.
   
 
=== External links ===
 
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"Long live the Empire"

- Kor's last words (DS9: "Once More Unto the Breach")

Kor, son of Rynar, the last son of the House of Kor and descendant of the Klingon Imperial Family, was among the most influential warriors and respected military leaders of the Klingon Empire during the late 23rd and early 24th centuries.

Kor was descended from Klingons affected with the augment virus created in 2154, a product of 22nd century Klingon genetic engineering. By the 24th century, he was cosmetically indistinguishable from an average Klingon. It is unclear if he was ever subject to the physical and mental weakening effects of the virus. (ENT: "Divergence"; DS9: "Blood Oath"; TOS: "Errand of Mercy")

Throughout his illustrious career, Kor played key roles in many legendary battles against the Federation and Romulan Empire. Kor's influence in the Empire eventually elevated him to the status of Klingon Dahar Master. (DS9: "Blood Oath")

Military career

Much of Kor's early career is unknown; however, by the 2260s, he had achieved the rank of commander and was assigned to a Klingon warship. (TOS: "Errand of Mercy")

Conflicts with the Federation

In 2267, following the breakdown of peace talks between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, the first Federation-Klingon War broke out. The neutral planet of Organia, a strategic position between the two powers, became a political hotspot between the Empire and the Federation.

Klingon invasion of Organia

Part of Kor's invasion force on Organia

On stardate 3102.7, Commander Kor led a battalion of five hundred Klingon soldiers in an invasion and occupation of Organia, where he briefly became their military governor. As governor, Kor ruthlessly maintained order on the planet, ruling with an iron fist by maintaining a stringent list of rules, any violation of which was punishable by death. Unknown to Kor at the time, Captain Kirk, posing as an Organian, and Lieutenant Commander Spock, posing as a dealer in kevas and trillium, were among the subjugated. The two Starfleet officers mounted vain guerrilla attacks against Kor and his army. Meanwhile, in orbit around Organia, the Klingon and Federation fleets faced each other in battle.

Kor, 2269

Captain Kor (2269)

Once the hostilities between the two began to reach its climax, all ships suddenly and mysteriously became paralyzed and all weapons became superheated and temporarily rendered useless. Unknown to both sides at the time, the Organians were in fact an advanced non-corporeal species, despite their primitive way of life. As quickly as it started, the Organians effectively ended the occupation, the war, and Kor's governorship. (TOS: "Errand of Mercy") The Organians continued to promote peace between the two powers by imposing the Organian Peace Treaty. (TOS: "The Trouble with Tribbles")

Within two years, Kor became the commanding officer of the IKS Klothos. In 2269, Kor again faced his enemy, Captain Kirk, in battle when the Klothos engaged the USS Enterprise in the Delta Triangle region. During the battle, the two ships became entangled in a "time trap," a phenomenon unique to that region, pulling the ships into an alternate universe known as Elysia.

Kor attempted to escape but the Klothos was unable to break free from the region, partly due to its unusual properties, including draining dilithium crystals of their energy. Through cooperation, the crews of the Enterprise and Klothos were able to formulate a strategy by combining their warp power in an effort to overcome both ships' individual power deficiencies.

IKS Klothos

IKS Klothos (2269)

Prior to their attempt, however, Kor had one of his officers, Kali, plant a bomb-like device in the computer room of the Enterprise, set to explode once the starship cleared the phenomenon and reached warp eight. Both ships were able to escape the region, and the destruction of the Enterprise was averted, moments before the ship reached warp eight. Nevertheless, Kor claimed responsibility for formulating their combined escape and returned to Klingon space, no worse for the wear. (TAS: "The Time Trap")

Kor's ship, the Klothos, was one of the first Klingon vessels equipped with a cloaking device. Kor is said to have spent three days in the engine room taking it apart and studying it before their first mission. This proved critical when he later commanded one of the two Klingon divisions aboard the Klothos, along with Kang, in an attack against the Federation outpost at Caleb IV. During the attack, Kor successfully tricked his opponent by launching first a small initial attack, and then striking with the bulk of his forces when the Federation began repair efforts. (DS9: "Once More Unto the Breach")

Conflicts with Romulans

Kor was involved in several combative entanglements with the Romulan Star Empire. In 2271, Kor led the Klingon Empire to a glorious victory over the Romulans, at the legendary Battle of Klach D'Kel Brakt. (DS9: "Blood Oath") Worf once recalled a story he had heard about Kor during his own childhood, which described Kor's "attack on Romulus." (DS9: "The Sword of Kahless")

Later Career

Kor, with fellow warriors Koloth and Kang, held the Korma Pass against T'nag's army in a glorious battle in a trinary star system, where they forced the enemy to fight with the blinding light of three suns in their eyes. The battle ended with the mountainside covered with so many dead that there was not a square meter of ground to be seen. They together feasted on T'nag's heart, in celebration of their victory. (DS9: "The Sword of Kahless", "Once More Unto the Breach")

Kor became a close friend to Curzon Dax, the Federation ambassador to Qo'noS, in 2289. In one of their escapades, Kor and Dax broke into the Duke's harem on Renavi. In 2370, when Kor and Jadzia Dax, Curzon's successor, were reunited, Dax knew Kor well enough to recall that he had a scorcher burn on his fourteenth rib, and that his left QiVon ached every time his ship hit warp eight. (DS9: "Once More Unto the Breach", "Blood Oath")

The Albino

The Albino (2370)

During the late 2280s, a band of depredators, led by the Albino, began raiding Klingon colonies. Three Klingon warships, led by Kor, Koloth and Kang, were sent out to stop him. Their mission was successful, as they captured most of the depredators. However, the Albino was able to escape. In the Albino's last message to the Klingons, he promised to take his revenge on the firstborn of each of the three captains. Within the space of a few years, he kept his word and managed to infect the warrior's three innocent children with a genetic virus that eventually killed them all. (DS9: "Blood Oath")

The Reckoning

In 2290, Kor, Kang, Koloth and Curzon Dax pledged a blood oath to avenge the deaths of the Klingons' sons, the offense committed by the Albino. They nearly caught him at Galdonterre, but one of their subspace messages was intercepted and he, once again, was able to escape.

Kor, 2370

Dahar Master Kor on Secarus IV (2370)

After decades of searching, Kang learned of the whereabouts of the Albino, in 2370, on the planet Secarus IV. Kang traveled to Secarus IV and discovered his compound. The Albino knew immediately of his arrival and invited the trio to a "fair fight" and one last, glorious battle. Kang contacted both Kor and Koloth for a rendezvous on Deep Space 9, in preparation of their final attempt to complete their lifelong quest.

Three months later, Kor, Koloth, and Kang, with the aid of Jadzia Dax, prepared their attack on the Albino's compound, only to discover that it was a trap. Using the element of surprise, they bombarded the compound with tetryon particles, forcing the Albino and his sentries into face-to-face, hand-to-hand combat. Koloth was fatally wounded fighting the Albino's personal guard. Following a fierce duel, Kang was able to slay the Albino (held at bay by Dax) before he died as well. Having fulfilled their blood oath, both Kang and Koloth died glorious and honorable deaths. (DS9: "Blood Oath")

Political career

Kor was a member of the Oversight Council for the Klingon Defense Forces when (future General) Martok attempted to join in 2345. Kor was responsible for striking Martok's name from the officers' list because his family was from the lowlands of Ketha Province, and due to his influence, Martok was barred from even enlisting as a common soldier. Martok remained bitter about this incident for nearly thirty years. (DS9: "Once More Unto the Breach")

In the early 2370s, Kor was serving as the Klingon ambassador to Vulcan. In 2371, a Vulcan expedition found the Shroud of the Sword (of Kahless) among the remains of a Hur'q outpost in the Gamma Quadrant. Using his influence as ambassador, Kor was able to acquire the Shroud from the Vulcans.

Kor, however, had a penchant for drinking and for telling stories. On one drunken occasion in a tavern on Torna IV, Kor held a group spellbound with the story of the ancient cloth and how it was going to lead him to the Sword of Kahless. One member of his audience, Toral, son of Duras, was so intrigued he sent a Lethean named Soto after Kor, aboard Deep Space 9, to steal his memories of the discovery.

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Dax, Kor and Worf find the Sword of Kahless

In early 2372, Kor, with the assistance of Starfleet officers Lieutenant Commander Dax and Lieutenant Commander Worf, launched a quest to find the legendary Sword of Kahless in the Gamma Quadrant, using the data collected by the Vulcans. While unknown to them at the time, they were being trailed by Toral, who intended to steal the Sword and use it to lead the Empire.

Following the successful discovery of the Sword, the enormous symbolism of it became a matter of contention between Worf and Kor. After realizing that the Sword would only serve to further divide the Klingon Empire, rather than reunite it (as the legends foretold), they set the Sword adrift in interstellar space. (DS9: "The Sword of Kahless")

Lost influence

Kor eats alone

Dahar Master Kor eats alone aboard the Ch'tang (2375)

In 2375, Kor, having long been out of favor with Chancellor Gowron and the High Council, and unable to secure his own command, used his remaining influence to persuade Worf to recommission him into the Klingon Defense Forces. With Worf's assistance, Kor was commissioned to serve as the third officer aboard the IKS Ch'Tang, while they made a daring cavalry raid into Dominion-held space.

Unfortunately, during this time, Kor was suffering from frequent lapses in memory and concentration, often losing track of where and when he was. At a critical moment, when both Worf and Martok were incapacitated on the bridge while engaging the Cardassian base on Trelka V, Kor suffered such a lapse. Kor believed himself to be once again engaging the Federation outpost at Caleb IV, at the side of his long dead friend, Kang. As a result of his lapse, the Ch'Tang was nearly destroyed, and the captain and first officer of their sister ship, the IKS Orantho, were killed. They were able to escape the system only to discover that they were being pursued by a fleet of Jem'Hadar fighters.

It was through the experience and bravery of Kor, and six volunteers, that the IKS Ning'tao was able to successfully engage the Jem'Hadar fleet. Realizing that the Jem'Hadar would soon overtake them, Worf had suggested using the Ning'tao to force the enemy out of warp and engage the fleet, intending to lead the attack himself. Before Worf could beam to the doomed ship, however, Kor – secretly informed by Martok's assistant, Darok – stunned him with a hypospray and took command himself. He was subsequently able to save the crews of the remaining Klingon ships, sacrificing himself to allow them the time they needed to reach the Starfleet reinforcements located in the Kalandra sector. As a salute to the fallen Dahar Master, General Martok toasted Kor, noting that he was "a noble warrior to the end." (DS9: "Once More Unto the Breach")

Personal views

Kor was from a generation of Klingons not known for standing on ceremony, eating when hungry and fighting when angry. Kor had a somewhat more progressive view when it came to interactions with other species and genders. Having seen the Trill ambassador Curzon Dax as a brother, he saw no difference calling Jadzia Dax a sister, when it was time to fulfill their blood oath. (DS9: "Blood Oath") Kor displayed a calm demeanor when interviewing James T. Kirk on Organia, admitting he held a great admiration for the captain and for Starfleet of the 23rd century; Kor recognized many similarities between Humans and Klingons, seeing the killer instinct within Humanity and likening he and the captain to tigers. (TOS: "Errand of Mercy") Kor, however, felt that the Klingon social order was important, that nobility was something that Klingons in the early 24th century still held with esteem and would enforce the status quo of Klingon society by striking the name of common applicants from officer candidate lists. (DS9: "Once More Unto the Breach")

Appendices

Appearances

Background information

The script for "Errand of Mercy" details that, upon being introduced in that episode, Kor is "holding himself proud and erect and firm... obviously a man accustomed to command... a warrior."

Kor was played by John Colicos. In Star Trek: The Animated Series, the character was voiced by James Doohan. Kor was to have appeared in "Day of the Dove", but John Colicos was not available.

In Marc Okrand's tlhIngan Hol language, Kor's name is qor. (The Klingon Dictionary 2nd ed., p. 58)

Apocrypha

Kor appears captaining the IKS Klothos in Star Trek: Nero, leading the capture of Nero and the Narada following the ship's collision with the USS Kelvin in 2233. This retcon of Kor in the alternate reality lacks the augment virus. He also appears in Issue 4 of the IDW comic series Star Trek: Countdown to Darkness.

Kor's mirror universe counterpart features into the novel The Sorrows of Empire.

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