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This is a list of unnamed Mordanites.

Karnas' father []

Karnas' father was the ruling chief of a Mordanite tribe before his assassination by a rival tribe, which had been ordered by Peretor Sain. Incensed by his father's death, Karnas took the passengers of a starliner hostage until Starfleet gave him weapons to defeat the rival tribe. In 2364, to confirm his identity to Karnas, Mark Jameson recalled being told by Karnas of this. (TNG: "Too Short A Season")

This character was only mentioned in dialogue.
According to the Star Trek: The Next Generation First Year Sourcebook, Karnas' father was named Binak.

Soldiers []

These eight soldiers defended their territory underneath the city against the intruding away team from the Enterprise-D existing of Captain Picard, Admiral Jameson, Worf, Natasha Yar, Geordi La Forge, and Data. They used energy weapons. (TNG: "Too Short A Season")

All soldiers were portrayed by background and stunt performers.
According to the shooting schedule for the episode, page 14, three background actors and two N.D. stunt performers were scheduled to appear as Mordanite soldiers. The Stunt Coordinator of this episode was also scheduled to appear as a Mordanite soldier.

Veterans []

These three veterans were retired soldiers from Mordan IV. In 2364 when Karnas met Admiral Mark Jameson and Captain Jean-Luc Picard in his office they were present and witnessed the confession of Karnas being the one who took the Federation delegates as hostages. (TNG: "Too Short A Season")

According to the shooting schedule for this episode, page 13, the three former Mordanite soldiers were 60-70 years old.
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