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The title '''Lord''' is a term usually used to address individuals holding certain positions, such as noblemen. The term is also used as an alternate term for the [[Christianity|Christian]] "[[God]]" ({{DS9|Far Beyond the Stars}}), and as a general honorific used by the [[Android]]s of [[Mudd]] for those they serve. ({{TOS|I, Mudd}}).
 
The title '''Lord''' is a term usually used to address individuals holding certain positions, such as noblemen. The term is also used as an alternate term for the [[Christianity|Christian]] "[[God]]" ({{DS9|Far Beyond the Stars}}), and as a general honorific used by the [[Android]]s of [[Mudd]] for those they serve. ({{TOS|I, Mudd}}).
   
The title was historicaly used on [[Earth]] for noblemen in some Nation states. Some figures holding the title of lord on earth were [[Lord Byron]], [[Lord Halifax]], [[Horatio Nelson|Lord Nelson]]. Aditionally, a fictional [[19th century]] [[Lord Burleigh]] appeared in [[Kathryn Janeway]]'s [[Holonovel]] [[Janeway Lambda one]].
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The title was historical used on [[Earth]] for noblemen in some Nation states. Some figures holding the title of lord on earth were [[Lord Byron]], [[Lord Halifax]], [[Horatio Nelson|Lord Nelson]]. Additionally, a fictional [[19th century]] [[Lord Burleigh]] appeared in [[Kathryn Janeway]]'s [[Holonovel]] [[Janeway Lambda one]].
   
[[Troyian]] [[ambassador]] [[Petri]] was referred to as Lord. ({{TOS|Elaan of Troyius}}). An insane [[Garth of Izar]] insisted on being called "Lord Garth" while he temporarely took controll of the [[Elba II asylum|Asylum]] on [[Elba II]] ({{TOS|Whom Gods Destroy}}). [[Klingon]] [[commander]] [[Kruge]] was also referred to by his crew, and [[Valkris]] as "my Lord". ({{film|3}})
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[[Troyian]] [[ambassador]] [[Petri]] was referred to as Lord. ({{TOS|Elaan of Troyius}}). An insane [[Garth of Izar]] insisted on being called "Lord Garth" while he temporarily took control of the [[Elba II asylum|Asylum]] on [[Elba II]] ({{TOS|Whom Gods Destroy}}). [[Klingon]] [[commander]] [[Kruge]] was also referred to by his crew, and [[Valkris]] as "my Lord". ({{film|3}})
   
 
:''According to the script, Kruge was described as "a Klingon War Lord", thus explaining why he was referred to by this title. The title may also imply that was of noble descent, such as a member of the [[Klingon Imperial Family|Imperial Family]] or other prominent [[Klingon Houses|House]].''
 
:''According to the script, Kruge was described as "a Klingon War Lord", thus explaining why he was referred to by this title. The title may also imply that was of noble descent, such as a member of the [[Klingon Imperial Family|Imperial Family]] or other prominent [[Klingon Houses|House]].''
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The title Lord is a term usually used to address individuals holding certain positions, such as noblemen. The term is also used as an alternate term for the Christian "God" (DS9: "Far Beyond the Stars"), and as a general honorific used by the Androids of Mudd for those they serve. (TOS: "I, Mudd").

The title was historical used on Earth for noblemen in some Nation states. Some figures holding the title of lord on earth were Lord Byron, Lord Halifax, Lord Nelson. Additionally, a fictional 19th century Lord Burleigh appeared in Kathryn Janeway's Holonovel Janeway Lambda one.

Troyian ambassador Petri was referred to as Lord. (TOS: "Elaan of Troyius"). An insane Garth of Izar insisted on being called "Lord Garth" while he temporarily took control of the Asylum on Elba II (TOS: "Whom Gods Destroy"). Klingon commander Kruge was also referred to by his crew, and Valkris as "my Lord". (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock)

According to the script, Kruge was described as "a Klingon War Lord", thus explaining why he was referred to by this title. The title may also imply that was of noble descent, such as a member of the Imperial Family or other prominent House.

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