Author(s):	John M. Ford and Michael Jan Friedman
Publisher:	Pocket Books
Series:	Signature Edition
Published:	16 November 2004
Pages:	368
Stardate:	Unknown (2230s, 2270s, 2371)
Reference(s):	ISBN 0743496590 (trade paperback) ISBN 1416500014 (eBook) ASIN B000FC2NVM (Kindle)

The Hand of Kahless, as part of the Signature Edition series, is a re-issuing of two full-length novels: Kahless and The Final Reflection.

Contents 1 Summary 2 Memorable Quotes 3 Background Information 4 Characters 5 References 6 External link

SummaryEdit

From the book jacket

The fiercest battles and proudest warriors throughout Klingon history are said to reflect the honor and glory of the race's first emperor, Kahless the Unforgettable. But history is not always truthful. And for both the Klingon Empire and the United Federation of Planets, the real truth may be too difficult to accept.

In the pages of a novel disclaimed by Starfleet, an enemy offers his perspective on events that transpired during the formative years of Klingon-Federation relations in the early twenty-third century. Chronicling the life story of Krenn, a Klingon war strategist who learns of peace while on a mission to Earth, the novel is a testimony to his efforts to preserve the honor of his people¨by preventing total war against the then-struggling Federation.

Nearly a century later, a clone of the revered Kahless oversees the Klingon Empire. But when the myths and legends associated with the original emperor are disputed following the discovery of an ancient scroll, the new Kahless faces treason from within his own council, and impending civil war that could tear the empire apart. His sole chance for restoring his people's shattered faith must come from the outside – specifically, from Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Lieutenant Worf of the USS Enterprise.

Excerpts of copyrighted sources are included for review purposes only, without any intention of infringement.

Memorable QuotesEdit

"For that, your death will be painful!"
"This may surprise you, but I've heard that before."

- A conspirator and Jean-Luc Picard

"The p'takmey! This was a perfectly good tunic! Mark my words, they will pay for ruining it!"

- Kahless, after being attacked by street thugs

Background InformationEdit

BACKGROUND INFO NEEDED

CharactersEdit

CANON CHARACTERS

Captain James T. Kirk

Kahless the Unforgettable

NON-CANON CHARACTERS

ReferencesEdit

CANON REFERENCE

NON-CANON REFERENCE

External link Edit

• The Hand of Kahless at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works

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