General Martok become Chancellor Martok

Star Trek Deep Space Nine Season 7 Tacking into The Wind

[@SavageGreywolf]

The reason Worf had so many problems with other Klingons, especially politicians, is that he embodies their values better than most of them do. He is more honorable than many, and a true warrior. He's like the Captain America of Klingon culture. He's not what Klingons are, but what they should be.

[@LCBanga]

I never the thought about that way. The most Klingon Klingon in ST history. wasn’t even raised on K’ronos. He was raised on earth. He is the “Captain Klingon”

[@Wolfeson28]

That's an interesting recurring theme throughout Star Trek, where a seeming outsider to a group actually embodies their values better than anyone from inside the group. We most often see this with characters who seem inherently non-human developing and displaying qualities that we consider "human" - Spock and Data are probably the best two examples of this.

[@alovesaandn]

Well said

[@Barutokun]

He grew up idealizing Klingon culture from a distance rather than just growing up being a part of it. That's what makes him both a great Klingon at times and a terrible one at others. It's like getting all of your knowledge about American democracy from a book, then moving there and going.. "wait.. it's not supposed to be like this, is it?"

[@romarudarkeyes]

Well said - look at his actions even in the aftermath of killing Gowron. He kneels by his defeated foe, opens his eyes to Sto-vo-kor, and roars to annouce that Gowron is soon to arrive there. Another warrior may have left him where he lay and asked that his soul be damned to Grethor - but in those acts Worf still recognises that Gowron, while dishonourable in deed, still answered his challenge and faced him like a warrior should, and Worf respected that enough to follow the death rites for him.

[@ScopeGuardPony]

From Memory Alpha: "For his last day of shooting, actor Robert O'Reilly spent most of it on the ground playing the dead body of Gowron. At the end of the day, when filming wrapped, O'Reilly called out to Michael Dorn to help him up (as actors cannot get themselves up off the ground in full Klingon wardrobe). However, Dorn had already left the set, prompting O'Reilly to complain, "Boy, once they kill you off, they forget all about you.""

[@dumac6557]

haha epic

[@LabradorIndependent]

and slightly sad

[@SBaby]

I think the quote was 'when you're gone, you're gone'.

[@costco_pizza]

Let's just say in the Star Trek universe, you don't survive for long. It is even more unforgiving than Game of Thrones!!!

[@SBaby]

@@costco_pizza Are... Are you trolling? Gowron lasted for a very long time in the Star Trek franchise. He lasted through all of TNG and a good portion of DS9. Also unlike GoT, death in Star Trek actually feels like it means something and isn't just done for shock value. Every major character death carries weight to it, and they don't kill off half the main cast in one episode just because they want to shock the audience.

[@joec9693]

2:23 Gotta love how Klingons always bring a couple extra bat'leth's just in case as a "Break glass in case of Challenge to Honor"

[@barkdango4371]

lower decks needs to do a gag for this... lmao

[@captin3149]

@@barkdango4371 They did, sorta, although theirs were hidden 'contraband'

[@danmarsh7985]

Don't forget the backup Mekleth blades.

[@CommisarHood]

I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere in Klingon law there is a rule that says. "Every building must contain no less than two emergency Bat'leth's" In the same vein that modern laws state there must be a certain amount of fire extinguishers in public buildings.

[@WardenWolf]

It's not only that. It's for boarding actions or defense against same.

[@larrycopeland2413]

Worf has basically decided the last two Klingon leader changes... he killed Duras, confirming Gowron as leader, and then he killed Gowron, confirming Martok as leader. It's no wonder that Martok asked Worf to be his ambassador by the end of the show. :)

[@joelquinn5347]

hehe, yeah a comprehensible move. No wonder the klingons were afraid from the first contact on of the federation and their terrific ideals they would unleash on the klingon empire...

[@alainarchambault2331]

"At last, an ambassador who'll go Targ hunting with me." Who else would be dedicated to keeping the peace, but Worf.

[@Paul-A01]

He doesnt want Worf killing him one day.

[@alanguages]

Were they not able to have Kurn restore his memory back?

[@MasterTypoDemon]

@@alainarchambault2331 Robert Baratheon went boar hunting and we know how that turned out.

[@TheKalZul]

3:53 - 4:45 Worf was Chancellor for 52 seconds and did more benefit for the Empire than any recent Chancellor before him.

[@JimmySteller]

To be fair, Gowron wasn't always a bad Chancellor.

[@DarkLordDiablos]

​@@JimmyStellertrue but his personal vendetta against Martok clouded his judgment meaning he had to go for the Empire to survive. One should never mistake unquestionably loyalty for underhanded decite. Gowron would have been better situated to keep Martok close and continuingly praise him and hold him as a example for all other Klingons. Then once the war had been won he could have made him Supreme General then slowly transition him to a less combat oriented role. That way Martok's victories would lessen though remain the measuring stick for others to aspire to. Ultimately he could then name him Ambassador to the Federation and request Worf to be the Ambassador to Qonos thus keeping them both close by. That way Gowron could have continued to lead while not raising an suspicion from either Worf or the Federation in general. Plus with him and Martok being of a similar age. By the time it came for him to step down, Martok would either has died or be too old to lead meaning be could then name a younger successor without any interference.

[@SimplyChris]

"Man I'm glad I asked him to be in my house" ~ Martok while admiring his new jacket in the mirror

[@vegaobscurax23]

Ha

[@InfernosReaper]

@@hibbidyjibbidyy What plot armor? The dude baited Gowron and sprung a trap.

[@randomrazr]

dddidnt worf kick his ass a season or 2 earlier/

[@AnakinMarcZaeger]

Gowron forgot who practically made him chancellor in the first place Worf made Gowron's reign, and Worf ended Gowron's reign. Gowron was an egotistical ungrateful pahtk, and he got what was coming to him.

[@randomrazr]

@@AnakinMarcZaeger was either him or duras. so gowron was still best choice

[@iatsd]

Worf secures himself a place as a footnote in every Klingon history textbook and pub trivia competition throughout the galaxy as the shortest reign (with added bonus peaceful transfer of power) in Klingon history.

[@nickbenkern]

We all know he really rules from the shadows

[@jayt9608]

That and he directly chose two chancellor for a bonus question.

[@utuber1752]

He's the Cincinnatus of Klingons...

[@KH4444444444N]

@@utuber1752 Thanks for that comment, effectively having reaffirmed my faith in humanity.

[@KH4444444444N]

Song will be sung! Slayer of Duras, Thorn in the side of Odo, Puncher of Lawyers, absent Father. Leader of destiny.

[@Shiirow]

"That childs uniform protects you from my wrath." **takes off comm badge** "For the next 5 minutes Im no longer starfleet, come at me crazy eyes"

[@TheFusionWarrior]

Worf: "Experience bij."

[@ki5aok]

As I think about this scene, I'm reminded of how each of the two chancellors (Duras and Gawron) were killed and the aftermath with Starfleet. With Duras, Worf was basically chewed out by Picard for killing him and a reprimand was put in his service record. With Gawron, Sisko was more nonchalant about it, as Gowron's termination meant Martok's installation as chancellor. Apparently, Starfleet didn't have a problem with Gowron's death, so I think Picard was too much "by the book" kind of guy and wasn't looking at the bigger picture. Perhaps I'm wrong on this, and it's not a fault on Picard (integrity does matter), but it's just something that has bothered me over the years.

[@carminemurphy1275]

@@ki5aok Starfleet had a standing policy to let Governments handle internal matters, part of the Prime Directive.

[@kagato23]

@@ki5aok it was more morals then procedure. By the book, the Klingon alliance is respected, and with it their laws. And by Klingon law, Worf issued proper challenge for valid reason. That didn’t make Picard any less disappointed in him. But Picard is an idealist. Sisko is very much not.

[@FreelancerFreak]

@@kagato23 yeah sisko is a pragmatist

[@JaguarCats]

Gotta love the nod to continuity where Worf does that cry after killing Gowron, warning the spirit world that a klingon warrior has entered their midst.

[@yukikuran911]

It was still a honorable fight for both their beliefs

[@brianbeach3024]

There was great respect between them, and though there was disagreement which lead to Gowron’s demise, he was a Warrior with a heart of a Klingon. They should have all screamed to warn of the arrival in Stovokor, as they all had respect in that room (aside from Worf, whose respect fluctuated due to him having more honor than anyone).

[@Cool70sfreak]

My favorite thing about Klingon continuity is that he gave no such cry for Duras after killing him XD Because, I mean, everyone knew he didn't deserve it

[@Nekzus]

Introduced 12 years prior in Season 1 of TNG, Heart of Glory.

[@astrofan1993]

@@brianbeach3024 The thing is, though, Gowron died because he basically pulled a Richard Nixon, and resorted to dishonorable acts in order to preserve his power in the Klingon Empire. He was so paranoid about Martok ascending to the Chancellorship (even though Martok, being a soldier first and a true warrior, had no political ambitions whatsoever), that he put Martok in battles that would have either led to Martok's death or dishonor. That in itself was a dishonorable act, an act which Worf rightly knew would lead to the Klingon Empire's defeat at the hands of the Dominion. So Worf was left with no choice but to kill Gowron in order to preserve the Empire. Based on the dishonorable actions that Gowron took in his pursuit of clinging to power, I think it is more likely that he would end up in Gre'thor, not Sto'Vo'Kor.

[@mynameisstilljafo4063]

I've always liked how Worf gave Gowron an honorable sendoff (i.e. opening his eyes and giving a warrior's howl). The cowardly Duras did not get that gesture after Worf slew him. Whatever else Gowron was, he was no coward, and Worf afforded him the dignity of a warrior's sendoff.

[@girlgarde]

Yeah, Gowron was a lot of things but he wasn't a coward.

[@hobomike6935]

Duras was though

[@PKP405]

Duras killed his woman. I can understand why he didn’t feel compelled to honor him after he slayed him!

[@rcslyman8929]

Gowron may have turned into a politician, but he died as a warrior, in battle. A true Klingon at the end. Duras, on the other hand, was a traitor. And died a traitor's death.

[@NavonodSemaj]

To be fair, I don't recall Worf getting the chance considering Riker and the others had just bust in. Duras still totally a pTaq, tho.

[@EnforcerX71]

Martok has a perfect story in a way, from a man born in the lowlands of Qo'nos, to being rejected to become an officer by a legendary warrior like Kor because of his low birth, to getting a field commission to that officership, working his way through the ranks to become a general, having two years of his career as well an eye taken from him by the Dominion, to becoming the leader of the entire Klingon Empire. If there was a Klingon in the empire who couldn't respect that story, then they are no warrior at all.

[@Justforvisit]

Martok is what Worf probably would have become if Worf had grown up under Klingons

[@Darthvegeta8000]

And going by the novels... at least survives & wins 2 Klingon Civil Wars...

[@EnforcerX71]

@@Justforvisit Slightly different in that Worf was born into a Great House.

[@Valehass]

and then Cryptic Studios killed him off screen in their pathetic mmo.

[@EnforcerX71]

@@Valehass It was revealed he didn't really die though.

[@1993bahamut]

Martok moaned about the paperwork of a fleet supreme commander, imagine his reaction to the chancellor's pile of paperwork.

[@Orca19904]

Even the great Kahless himself would be hesitant to engage such a fearsome adversary.

[@ForeverExtreme]

A true Klingon would simply kill his assistant. Paperwork problem solved.

[@1993bahamut]

@@ForeverExtreme not really, still has paperwork

[@matasa7463]

Worf really would've made for a better Chancellor, because if nothing else, he can handle the office work.

[@matasa7463]

@@Orca19904 He fucked off before the bureaucracy got too bloated and unmanageable. Smart man, that one.

[@Bitchslapper316]

I like how Worf just stands up and tells the leader of the Klingon empire "No".

[@hardwirecars]

well he kinda proved he could...

[@NPCSingularity]

He pulled a Doctor move right there. Reminds me when the 12th Doctor made Rassilon mess his diapers.

[@celt67]

@@NPCSingularity Get off my planet.

[@HupfderFloh]

@Pardeep Parmar please state the nature of the medical emergency.

[@Someonehahaha]

@@HupfderFloh God dammit! Am a doctor not a youtube quote generator!

[@BadWolf739]

"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them." "Great men do not seek power, they have power thrust upon them." You don't know Shakespeare till you've read it in the original klingon.

[@MenloMarseilles]

I think a lot about how, in the Shakespearean context, that line was a stealth dick joke that one character tricked another character into reading. Imagine the audacity of like... taking a line from scripture and using it as the basis of a bawdy prank.

[@lillardevans9412]

Worf naming Martok leader of the empire, was actually the BEST THING he could have done for his people! Like how commander Shepard chose Admiral Anderson to be councilor to represent the alliance. Why? Two reasons. One, they’re both soliders and don’ let their people suffer or tolerate corruption or injustice. And two, the most important reason: ...both men DID NOT want those positions in the first place! Why is THAT important? Because they had NO AMBITION getting in the way, and ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to gain politically, from being a leader/representative of their peoples.

[@studinthemaking]

True enough.

[@jayt9608]

If you think about it this quote almost imbodies the three Klingons here. Gowron is born great and for a time rules well. Martok achieves greatness. Work has it thrust on him whether he would or not.

[@AnonymousAnonymous-lh9ef]

Small men do not write their own lines, they parrot greater men's lines on KZbin.

[@redengineer4380]

Sisko: "How was your stay in the Klingon empire? Did you accomplish anything?" Worf: _smirks_

[@AlcoholicBoredom]

Earlier when Sisko told Worf “do whatever it takes” he really meant it.

[@hobomike6935]

@@AlcoholicBoredom *Sisko after finding out what Worf did:* "dang, Worf, If wish we used money in the federation so i could give you a raise. I'll have to think of something nice to get you for christmas instead." Worf: "have you ever heard of the legendary sword of Khaless?...."

[@daviniarobbins9298]

Picard would have told him off, Sisko probably congratulated him.

[@Shatterverse]

And Worf says he does not smirk lol.

[@AidanMillward]

@@daviniarobbins9298 Picard would have told him off, Sisko would have promoted him. “Either way, you’ll be in trouble”

[@clairestark9024]

He died as lived-staring intensely.

[@MEEEPMEEEPMEEEPMEEEP]

Martok's internal monologue during this entire scene is just the words *"oh f***"* on repeat There's a brief period of relief after Gowron's death but then Worf starts his "I'm not the leader you're looking for" speech and it starts up again

[@funkmantim2661]

I just imagine going in his mind "Oh phew, congrats Worf" Then when Worf gives him the cape he just goes "Oh you son of a targ loving bitch"

[@hobomike6935]

@@funkmantim2661 lol right?! even his face afterwards was like _"sigh...._ well, at least I can finally start getting things done in this war instead of idly fretting."

[@cyshadowx]

I loved how the writers wrapped up worfs story through 2 tv shows span almost 10 years they dont make them like this anymore just wow I love it all

[@itsmeekers]

3 now

[@WaveForceful]

DS9 gave both Worf and O'Biren some much needed character development, both became my two fave characters sin star trek.

[@silverleaf494]

Are these writers dead or something ? Trek needs them now. Shine a batsignal or something

[@sanyahikari7072]

Doofenshmirtz is the first non-Trek character to transfer from Phineas and Ferb to Milo Murphy's Law.

[@ViccVegaa023]

@@silverleaf494 the dude that wrote this episode ( Ronald D. Moore) is now the Writer/Executive Producer for Outlander which has been on TV for awhile. So not he not only got a new gig, but a promotion to management also. He wasn't ever gonna be available for the new productions.

[@CurseTheCosmos]

And this is why Worf will always be my favorite science fiction character. An imperfect man just trying to do the right thing.

[@ReginaldJKornblow]

Describing me in the snack aisle.

[@exzendar2523]

Spoken like a true Worf fan!

[@acreon547]

I like word but personally I have to pick William Adama from Battlestar Galactica.

[@dathoid]

Except when it comes to his son.😂 "Worf was a horrible father." Michael Dorn

[@jeremysears4263]

@@acreon547 Well......that's a tough one there. Adama was awesome.

[@abradolflincler3762]

"Great men do not seek power, they have power thrust upon them." Truly one of the most important quotes of all time. Even if it is from a fictional tv show.

[@marks6663]

That is just a rip off of Shakespeare's famous quote from the play Twelfth Night. "be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ’em."

[@tyrannicalchocolate]

​@@Spearca There's a recurring joke in Star Trek that the Klingons took the works of Shakespeare and claim it as their own. In an earlier movie one of the Klingons talks about how Shakespeare "sounds better in the original Klingon"

[@Shadowkey392]

It’s not. It’s from Shakepeare.

[@debravalreyes2033]

Dumbest quote ever

[@foxdoe7540]

It's also completely false. Alexander the great, Caesar, Genghis Khan. Probably the greatest men of human history, all achieved power because they wanted it.

[@crazypants88]

Worf and Martok's relationship was pretty damn well written in my opinion. Loved those two.

[@SaltpeterTaffy]

Peak Star trek had many superb duos, often with substantial comedic chemistry. Picard and Q, Garak and Bashir, Quark and Odo, Sisko and Dukat, Kim and Paris, Seven and the Doctor, Tuvok and Neelix. Hell, I'd even count Kira and Aamin Marritza, if only for one episode.

[@BunnyUK]

I always knew that glass panel was gonna get broken

[@MrDibara]

It was literally _begging_ to get crashed. XD

[@aurorauplinks]

All the klingons wanted to smash it the instant they saw it, the arguments of sending suicidal missions, warfare saying no, martuk saying what must be, Gowran pretending to be bnb insanely jealous of one oi f his few best friends and trusted leaders, all of it s vast subterfuge so they could break it and scream out to the gods of the afterlife in honor that they smashed it good, and then they trans ou toned leadership cloak coats to find who wore the power best for the empire!!!

[@asusmctablet9180]

Klingon shouldn't make anything at all out of glass. I mean ffs even their cups are steel.

[@NateSean]

The only thing more appropriate than a glass panel in this instance is a box of watermelons.

[@blockmasterscott]

I remember seeing this episode when it very first came out, and waiting for the panel to get broken lol.

[@johnstamos4186]

Martok: This is Madness!!! Worf: This is politics...

[@hobanagerik]

Aggressive negotiations.

[@CaptainM792]

Gowron: This is treason.

[@CS-zn6pp]

It's a matter of perspective.

[@k.t.1641]

this is sparta...

[@Underworlddream]

Then Worf Spartan kick Martok into the Chancellor seat.

[@tayzonday]

I bet Gowron staged the room with only one non-breakable weapon.

[@jimmymcpherson2679]

Wait what the fuck, Tay?

[@Deathmaster2100]

there is no fuckin way its you?

[@gyver8448]

@@Deathmaster2100 Tay is pretty heavily into sci-fi. I've seen him posting on a lot of videos about science stuff.

[@joeneedstosleep]

Probably rubbed some poison on the handles too

[@MissMichSan]

Lol 😆 hey Tay! I love chocolate rain.

[@benediktgeierhofer4146]

"I only ever lost to plot and barrels. That there on the table is plot and you don't look like a barrel. You sure you wanna fight me?"

[@billtree52]

THAT BARREL HAS NO HONOR

[@jasons2023]

Don't forget doors.

[@user-do2ev2hr7h]

The fact that Worf did once get owned by a barrel never fails to make me laugh.

[@user-do2ev2hr7h]

@@billtree52 Because it wasn't filled with prune juice.

[@TaftisBack]

Mustache: ✔ One piece uniform: ✔ Weakness to barrels: ✔ Has iterations across the franchise: ✔ Worf is Mario: ✔

[@LCBanga]

Gowron: "That child's uniform protects you" Word takes off uniform Gowron: "you know I was just playing right"

[@darkherdt1725]

Its been people that have worn that child's uniform that has kept you in power and have saved you from the Duras family and others Gowron.

[@robwalsh9843]

The child's uniform worn by the most dangerous rival to the Klingons next to the Romulans.

[@R2Parmly]

Oh yeah, that was a GREAT bluff calling moment.

[@mikekean8344]

Worf: It's too late now, Gowron. Any last words?🗡☠⚰

[@davecrupel2817]

Worf: "I was not."

[@LM-vy8yq]

Martok: Worf this is madness! Worf: This is the way.

[@Deadganon]

Sisko: I have spoken

[@brianmason2378]

The temptation to say This is Sparta. Is just too strong at this point..:D

[@SVSky]

THIS IS KRONOS!

[@tek512]

Worf knows de way.

[@SerasXHarkonnen]

@@tek512 confirmed, Worf has Ebola.

[@brch2]

"To summarize: it is a well-known fact that those people who must want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it. " Douglas Adams

[@ElBandito]

"I don't take any responsibility at all"-- Donald Trump.

[@johngregory4801]

So you've visited the Restaurant At The End Of The Universe!

[@mikekean8344]

Douglas Adams. He was funny, but at times very wise.

[@mikekean8344]

@@johngregory4801 Try the Veal!😁

[@brch2]

@@mikekean8344 He was very wise, but always funny about it.

[@sword4005]

Sisko: how did the strategy meeting go Mr Worf Worf: i killed gowron Sisko: WTF

[@oklahomahank2378]

Sisko pretty much told him to do it. Sisko doesn’t mess around.

[@InfernosReaper]

@@oklahomahank2378 It's not even the first time The Sisko told someone to kill Gowron.

[@oklahomahank2378]

@@InfernosReaper The Klingon method of obtaining a promotion.

[@absolutcabbagery3661]

Worf to Sisko: "Father, I crave violence"

[@dalemcilwain]

Sisko told Worf that Gowron had to be stopped because the Klingon efforts were being wasted. Ezri Dax told Worf the truth about the Klingon Empire dying.

[@rozzadud]

When Martok says to Gowron 'I will fight any battle, anywhere.' that gives me chills. I like how in this scene the three of them contrast: Gowron is the embodiment of the ambitious but foolish Klingon warrior. Worf is the embodiment of the brave, wise, but often impulsive Klingon warrior. But Martok - Martok is the embodiment of fearlessness, humility, and strength. That's why he's my favourite Klingon. JG Hertzler did an amazing job with the role!

[@mistermonologue2442]

He's a coward though. He knew what needed to be done and that the entire empire was at stake, instead he delivers a line that let's him sit back down instead of challenging Gowron for command and instead let's Worf do the deed. "I'll fight any battle anywhere for the empire" indeed. Liar.

[@DoremiFasolatido1979]

@@mistermonologue2442 That's Gowron-think, and it's clear what that got him. Martok knew a potential civil war would be more devastating than what was already going wrong. He wasn't afraid of it, he knew it was strategically stupid. Worf didn't have that problem. He would've had to deal with it if he'd kept the position after killing Gowron, but by handing it over to Martok, he keeps all the malice of Gowron's supporters, but gives Martok all the authority to deal with them if needed. Being brave doesn't mean being stupid. Then again, the way you talk, I'm willing to bet the average Ferengi has more courage than you do.

[@mistermonologue2442]

@@DoremiFasolatido1979 A potential Civil War? Please, Gowron's following is not the Duras family in their prime Martok simply didn't want to challenge Gowron, even telling Worf it would he foolish (and then immediately being happy after Worf won the fight? No, he didn't think Gowron could be beaten). Besides how could the CHANCE of a civil possibly be more dangerous than the nearly guaranteed destruction of their race? Even Worf had the brains to know challenging Gowron for leadership was the best option, you sound like a P'takh willing to hide in a corner while others decide the fate of your race.

[@viridisxiv766]

@@mistermonologue2442 maybe martok knew he couldnt beat gowron, in which case there would be no point in the challenge. warf knew he could beat him so his challenge wasnt futile and pointless. martok knows the line bettween brave and stupid. do you?

[@mistermonologue2442]

@@viridisxiv766 Haha please, Martok even tried to get Worf not to fight claiming it was "madness". All he knew was that he was too weak to beat Gowron. He got backed down in front of the entire council...and was about to allow his own cowardice to lead his people to ruin (starting with his own house based on Gowrons plan). Even if he thought Gowron would win Martok should have fought to give the empire a chance to stay alive. If you would let your family die just because you think someone is stronger than you and you don't even attempt to save them well...I don't belive you know what brave means.

[@HatunTashDCCIMinistries]

"I will fight any battle . . . anywhere." ~General Martok

[@kwilliams5260]

Q'apla

[@robwalsh9843]

Sad when you think of how many genuinely good men throughout history gave their lives for unworthy tyrants.

[@benjaminbierley2074]

The tragic part is Martok was genuine in his loyalty and it was Gowron who turned him into a threat with his efforts to undermine him.

[@Quattro_Joe]

Best line ever

[@timothywilkins1831]

@VHTesla Gowron saw Martok as a threat and was sending him on a suicide run to remove him as a threat to his position

[@rkmugen]

Gowron does that crazy thing with his eyes........... while Martok is missing one.

[@ahmedhussain999]

I'm sure he can "see" the empire through better than that weird eyed coward.

[@Princess2Warrior]

@@ahmedhussain999 *Which one is the coward?* *Gowron initiated the fight with Worf.*

[@ahmedhussain999]

Princess2Warrior Well he couldn’t let it pass in front of the others after Worf called him a wimp.

[@Princess2Warrior]

@@ahmedhussain999 *Worf didn't call him a wimp.*

[@maryhlad5277]

Worf challenged Gowron over his leadership over the Klingon High Council, which was answered. Worf did this as a member of the House of Martok, not a Starfleet Officer.

[@maryhlad5277]

I wonder what Lady Sirella thought when she heard that she was the First Lady of the Klingon Empire.

[@Tom-vn1pq]

'Took the fat man long enough...' is what she thought.

[@GeoStreber]

She just let the door stand open again.

[@maryhlad5277]

GeoStreber She did that when she and Chancellor Martok were married, because she didn’t like his pet targ.

[@GeoStreber]

@@maryhlad5277 I know. And she'll do it again, just to piss Martok off.

[@jeffnarrow3059]

She didn't live to see it, cause in one of the Star Trek Deep Space Nine books Unity, which continued the crew of Deep Space Nine, a group of Klingons destroyed the Great Hall and killed his wife.

[@Three-Headed-Monkey]

I like how calmly and directly Worf calls out Gowron. No anger, no undue emotion, just fact.

[@harryc1971]

Gowron was a 'fremeny', sure he hated to do the deed but its what they do - he honoured him with the cry when he killed him.

[@beckonerseven9517]

@@harryc1971 Gowron was many things, but a coward wasn't one of them. He was evenly matched against Worf in both fights, but his ego was his downfall. Rushing for the kill against a composed fighter like Worf instead of waiting for his opening is why he lost.

[@harryc1971]

@@beckonerseven9517 no one said he was, just another politician clinging to power; again he had to go and he was not going to walk away from it.

[@hobomike6935]

worf and gowron actually had a begrudging respect for each other, but neither party was willing to admit it openly and their constant disagreements throughout TNG and especially DS9 made them too adversarial to ever be able to get along. Gowron reveled in flaunting klingon glory pf the present while worf rebuked it, and believed a serious reckoning was necessary for klingons to experience true glory.

[@KH4444444444N]

@@hobomike6935 Yesss. wtf. Excellent answer...Dude. Its nice in this day and age to encounter akills of observation this good.

[@tails0420ify]

Worf: The maker and breaker of Klingon Chancellors.

[@jackdaone6469]

Worf, Son of Mogh, is the true power behind the Council. Everyone knows this.

[@matasa7463]

@@jackdaone6469 The greatest Dahar Master the empire has ever seen.

[@NPCSingularity]

Worf of the House of Mogh and Teal’c of Chulak, two men that were worthy of leading their people but were humble and honorable enough to know how much responsibility came with great power. Great freaking writing right there.

[@samsonguy10k]

Granted Worf's story was written better in DS9 than in TNG. There were great moments for Worf in TNG, but they went nowhere. In DS9 there was true continuinity and consequences to actions.

[@ericleef1319]

Damn right!

[@Rembanspellsong]

unless they restored the house, the house of Mogh is no more and it is still Worf of the house of Martok since Martok adopted Worf into his house.

[@NPCSingularity]

Rembanspellsong well guess I’m wrong.

[@Paradisio84]

Teal'c of the Tauri

[@TheEDFLegacy]

Martok: "Worf, this is madness!" Worf: "Madness? WE. ARE. KLINGONS!"

[@adirizkiguritno3497]

tlhIngan maH taHjaj!

[@chrispeplinski7306]

Martok becoming leader of the klingon high council probably saved it from further corruption

[@Best.Of.Britian]

I imagine martok would have led Stalin level purges of the Klingon government, he and worf knew that the corruption ran through every level of Klingon society but neither could act without the others support

[@jeremysears4263]

@@Best.Of.Britian Possibly

[@highstimulation2497]

@@Best.Of.Britian yeah, but they're the good guys:)

[@mikekean8344]

There's no "probably" about it!

[@LordTalax]

Unlikely, he had no political connections. In STO he's assassinated later on.

[@TastyBusiness]

Worf, Son of Mogh. He put Gowron into power, and he sure as hell took him right back out of power.

[@ZeroCanalX]

So he is like that kind of mother that says "I've brought you into this worls and I can take you out of it."

[@3Rayfire]

@@ZeroCanalX "Make another one just like you."

[@jfarrar19]

Kingmaker.

[@kellyberry]

How odd what be if instead of electing leaders in the USA Canidates duke it out like Worf/ Gowron did?

[@hfar_in_the_sky]

Martok's life story and rise to this position really is interesting. Most klingon Chancellors we've seen come from great houses with long, noble lineages that stretch back generations. But Martok? His family were commoners from an impoverished corner backcountry. He comes from no great lineage, his family likely had not great legends to their name before he entered service. Everything he's done, he's achieved with his own two hands. He started from nothing and rose to be the most respected general in the entire Klingon Empire. And that is why he will probably be the best Chancellor the empire has had in a long time.

[@DerrickMims]

For those who study Roman history, he is basically Marius. Except Martok doesn’t become paranoid crazy late in his life, as far as we know.😅

[@jmwoods190]

​​@@DerrickMims He is also the Klingon counterpart of General Georgy Zhukov, the man who led the Soviets to defeat the Germans in WW2. Both men came from modest backgrounds and worked all their way up to being 2 of the greatest warriors ever lived, to the point that their leaders started to fear them, yet both men have little interest in political power.

[@DerrickMims]

That's a cool piece of trivia, thanks! I don't know anything about Zhukov. @@jmwoods190

[@hfar_in_the_sky]

@@jmwoods190 I suspect the other reason you cite Zhukov is much like Martok, Zhukov was also saved by the timely death of the supreme leader of his country

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

Martok was basically the Lowborn Klingon equivalent of William IV. The British Navy was the one Military Service where Nobody could Buy their commission, it had to be earned. Anyone, be they a Nobel Lord or a lowborn orphan who enlisted (or was pressed into service) had to earn their own way through the Ranks. Some of the most revered Men in British History were Low born and commoners, who rose through the ranks to achieve their ranks as Captains, Commodores and Admirals of the Fleet. The Royal Navy was one of the most highly regarded Orders in British High Society for just that reason. Willian IV served in the British Fleet since boyhood, starting at the lowest rank and earning his way through the ranks over decades of service. By age 64 he was Lord High Admiral, by which point he inherited the Throne when his two eldest brothers died. He had spent his life as a Sailor, and was known for the crass manner in which he spoke, like a Sailor. For that he was known as The Sailor King. He was also known for his many reforms, and the abolition of Slavery. Martok was much the same. A lowborn commoner, who fought against countless enemies, earning his promotions, and eventually his commission as an officer in the Klingon Defence Force, to one of its Generals, and finally to its Chancellor,and made many reforms for the Good of the Empire.

[@Higgy_ZA]

Janitor: cleans up broken glass, removes body. "Another impromptu election". Pity our politicians don't battle like this, more interesting!

[@DarkLordDiablos]

If human politic were done this way we'd see alot less spineless snivelling asshats in the role of Minister/Secretary of Defence not to mention stronger leader in general.

[@FireLordJohn3191]

We'd only have young, experienced men in positions of authority. Not a septuagenarian who can't speak sentences without gaffing.

[@lazyperfectionist1]

"Hair Martok. _Leader_ of the Empire. Leader of destiny." Now _there's_ a good line.

[@hobomike6935]

"hair martok!"

[@RobWright1981]

They all have great hair.

[@MrTBSC]

... ahem ... it´s "hail" ... or are you japanese by chance?

[@DeadPool-XF]

Gowron: You will never have another chance to kill me Worf: Hold My Bloodwine

[@BladeOfLight16]

Worf: Hold My -Bloodwine- Prune Juice

[@hobomike6935]

Quark: "drinks here, get your fight-night drinks here! refills on bloodwine for 10 slips of latinum, refills on Prune Juice for 15!" Worf: "why you little!!-" *starts choking quark*

[@Axemantitan]

"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em." William Shakespeare, The Twelfth Night, Act 2, Scene 5

[@xaenon]

Well, the Klingons do have a peculiar love of Shakespeare.

[@RoballTV]

@@xaenon 'taH pagh taHbe', that is the question ^^

[@xaenon]

@@RoballTV Well said!

[@palaguin]

Shakespeare is best in the original Klingon.

[@Torontodude20000]

“You haven't heard Shakespeare until you've heard it in the original Klingon.”

[@AVClarke]

I loved Gowron's character in the beginning, but his constant desire to consolidate his power, and crush anyone he perceived as a threat, corrupted him and made his judgment as a leader untrustworthy. He had to go.

[@potsdam28]

We saw that as early as TNG when Picard went to him for help and refused to talk to him and rewrote history to exclude Picard helping him take power. Picard had to resort to blackmail to get a ship.

[@LordTalax]

It was implied that Gowron was the one who poisoned Kem'pec though.

[@trisar2146]

Gowron was always the "lesser of two evils" choices. He was a bad choice. Duras would have been much, much worse.

[@calanon534]

@@LordTalax I always thought this was the case. That Gowron was just barely the lesser of two evils, and he had successfully pinned the assassination of K'mpec on Duras, who Worf killed. Since Duras died, Gowron just left things where they were, merely _implying_ that Duras killed K'mpec to those in the know. Some things to keep in mind: -Duras never directly confessed. He accepted the challenge of the Right of Vengeance because denying it would have made him look like a coward and a fool in front of a traitor. -No one ever investigated who had been in K'Ehleyr's quarters, or who actually killed her. The only evidence is a deathbed nonverbal statement. The writers never even added a throwaway line stating that some sensor somewhere confirmed Duras was there. Yet, everyone accepts that she was killed by Duras over her finding out about the conspiracy. -K'Mpec's murder was likewise never investigated properly (as stated).

[@johnporteous2828]

The real problem was no one ever uncovered Kem'pecs assassin. It left two questionable choices.

[@DinoPimp]

This scene is so awesome. Not only does Gowron go out like a champ and regains his honor, but Worf shows true wisdom in rejecting power he does not wish to have.

[@joechevy2035]

'Men do not seek power. They have power thrust upon them.' These words put chills down my spine. Very powerful message.

[@AlekWheeler]

Gowern himself is an interesting character. A man who knew how to maneuver the Civil War enough to gain enough support to become Chancellor, only to become more preoccupied with holding that power than exercising it. You can see where his true passions lie; on the battlefield, but at the same time, his mind has become soft from years sitting on the throne, figuring out ways to play politicians off one another in order to survive another day, but for what? So he could try to kneecap any opposition to himself that might offer an alternative to himself. He’s a warrior of a politician, and a politician of a warrior, but not a true warrior, or politician.

[@Blackhawk19892]

He has all the qualities to become a great leader, but none of the qualities to rule as one.

[@Boskov01]

Sad to see Gowron go. Had to happen, but still he and Martok were such great characters.

[@808INFantry11X]

He was the only one at the time to keep the empire together but everyone knew he was corrupt. It was only through the war that Names like Martok would reveal themselves and be the leader to take the empire into the future

[@PKP405]

@@808INFantry11X To be honest, I'm certain that Worf would've also done a fine job. But he made the right choice!

[@ArquimedesOfficial]

He was a great leader but he lost for his closed mind.

[@rcslyman8929]

He wouldn't have beaten Duras for the leadership if it hadn't been for the Romulan connection (and, well, enraged Worf).

[@colincampbell3679]

Any Klingon leader who looked like a Bug eyed mad man was not a leader worth following! a Klingon Leader needs wise thoughts.. clever actions.. and careful reactions.. Not useless thoughts.. daft actions.. reckless non-reactions.. And put the good of all first not his own worthless self first..

[@UKenn78]

A worthy completion of Martok’s evolution. From captured while a Founder imitated him to be a shoot first ask questions never type of guy, to hesitant about his first command after imprisonment, to being one of Sisko’s top advisors, to helping Worf get Jadzia to Sto’Vo’Kor, to humbly, or as humble a Klingon can be, accepting the mantle of Chancellor. This is why Martok is my favorite secondary character on DS9.

[@Hierax415]

"Hey ops, yeah can you set up one of the briefing rooms for the klingons?" "Will do chief, what do they need? Some water, notepads the usual?" "Yeah all that sounds great but can you put about 20 swords and daggers on the walls? They like to kill each other after they take the role call, about mid way through the agenda." "Got you fam."

[@j.l.w9563]

Starfleet directive 21485: In the event of Klingon "diplomatic relations" let them slash each other with batleths, whenever and wherever they feel like it. Otherwise we may not be able to retain diplomatic relations with said species.

[@Geth7777]

It's moments like this that make me believe that Worf is the reincarnation of Kahless

[@hobomike6935]

Interesting point, especially considering that Worf _actually gets to meet the reincarnation of Kahless_ in star trek TNG and discovers they have a lot in common. I know he was technically just a clone in the episode, but he actually did hold true to the behaviors and mannerisms of the legendary kahless

[@carmelopappalardo8477]

I always felt that Worf was the greatest Klingon since Kahless.

[@j.l.w9563]

I think writers often make those sorts of implications. It does all make sense that he would be. He has an unflappable genuine honour.

[@Anlushac11]

I was always surprised that Worf's fight with Gowron was as close as it was, I expected Worf to just flat out kick his ass. Utmost respect to General now Chancellor Martok, loved his character. Gowron always came off as a bit crazy.

[@antman4671]

If we’re being real i expected the same but it was two seasoned warriors

[@Anlushac11]

@@antman4671 Good point

[@PhillipLemmon]

Then the writers and the actor did their jobs PERFECTLY!

[@Rembanspellsong]

To me it looked like Worf had the upper hand most of the fight until Gowron broke his bat'leth. When they locked blade Gowron could barely keep him at bay.

[@danielboatright8887]

The only issue I take with the fight is how fast gowron died.

[@SheldonAdama17]

Martok: This is madness! Worf: Madness? ... THIS! IS! QO’NOS!

[@nicholasmaude6906]

Worf making Martok chancellor was probably the best decision he ever made.

[@christopherdean1326]

"Worf, this is madness! But I still want to see you kick that googly-eyed p'taach's ass in combat!" You can see in Martok's face how proud he is of Worf, standing up for honour when Gowron has forgotten what it means. 3:36. Is it just me, or does the woman next to Martok look like she's harbouring less than modest thoughts about Worf? Imagine what Sirella was like when Martok got home and told her he was the new Chancellor!

[@InsaneTreefrog]

When conducting a Klingon battle strategy meeting, always make sure to have enough space for a fight, and to have a big pane of glass for someone to crash through.

[@rbbecker73]

And several spare bat'leths handy.

[@hobomike6935]

don't forget to supply them some bloodwine as well

[@LightLegion]

The Dominion was so tough it required a long list of circumstances to be defeated. Cutting off their reinforcements, removing Gowron from power, making sure some Gold Shirt isn't late to his shift, etc.

[@hobomike6935]

"some gold shirt isn't late to his shift" Yeah, that's right Miles O'Brien, we're all looking at you! quit sleeping in!

[@AaronSmith-kr5yf]

Man the scene before this one with Sisko and Worf is equally epic. Worf pretty much lays it out to Sisko that Gowron considers Martok a threat and is sending him on suicide missions, which could affect the outcome of the war. Sikso tells Worf, in so many words as to appear vague enough to deny responsibility, "You do whatever is necessary Mr Worf" That's why I love DS9, it was a lot more realist. We may die to protect our ideals, but we will not face 10,000 years enslavement and damnation under Dominion rule for those ideals.

[@theforealestchannel]

Man considering the politics involved here, this scene is insane in terms of repercussions

[@danielboatright8887]

Not really, unless Worf had won the fight dishonorably. Gowron was challenged, lost, the winner then refused the power and placed it upon the most capable general in the Klingon military. Its all kosher and above board within Klingon cultural norms.

[@Orca19904]

@@danielboatright8887 Though of course Sisko and Starfleet were royally pissed.

[@danielboatright8887]

@@Orca19904 But they got over it real fast.

[@hardleftturn7274]

@@Orca19904 I doubt it, Sisko basically ordered Worf to deal with Gowron, and even for a more Prime directive adherent Starfleet their military ally largely dealt with the problem of their leader putting politics above strategy internally. Worf as a Klingon had the right to engage in Klingon politics even with his Starfleet commission.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

@@Orca19904 Sisko specifically told Worf to do whatever it takes to make Gowron stop. Telling a Klingon something along those lines is basically asking for a fight to the death as an answer to the problems. Sisko was a very skilled command officer so there's no way he would have told that to Worf without first vetting the issue over with his boss (Admiral Ross) and in turn that would have been vetted upwards to the highest levels of Starfleet with the okay to go along with it. Given the severity that the entire Federation line was on imminent collapse with Gowron acting like a maniac, this wouldn't be surprising.

[@floydjohnson7888]

Martok's seeking of Worf as "Federation liaison officer" at once solves the question we saw in his eyes in "The Way of the Warrior" ("What am I doing here?") AND reminds us that in "Emissary", Kira Nerys is introduced as Bajor's Federation liaison officer.

[@hobomike6935]

and quark was a lot of times the de-facto ambassador for the ferengi alliance, he helped the federation secure the ferengi's support multiple times during the series' run and his family saved Sisko's butt multiple times lol

[@dm121984]

Damn, Gowron had 'the stare' up until his dying breath. Hope you stare down any enemies in Stovacor.

[@Orca19904]

If he doesn't end up in Gre'thor for his dishonor as laid bare by Worf.

[@matasa7463]

@@Orca19904 He regained it by fighting honourably at the end. He didn't run like a coward and plot misdeeds, he faced his critics and died properly like a Klingon. He'll have a lot to answer to when his ancestors question him, but he'll at least be there to answer them.

[@hobomike6935]

@@matasa7463 agreed, he died like a warrior and some of his actions deserve merit. he wasn't a great leader but he was far from a bad one

[@Storytime4now6767]

He went to Klingon purgatory

[@RobwLPOC]

@@hobomike6935 All Things Considered looking at his entire reign as Chancellor, he was a good leader for the majority of the time compared to when he was a bad one. Martok screaming they could still win but having the wisdom to stand down and listening to what Sisko and Worf were saying about the Dominion wanting everyone at each other's throats rather than United against the Dominion. There is no point winning the battle if it is going to cost you in the war in the long run

[@stephenabril7084]

My absolute favorite episode. Gowron had it coming for a long time!!!

[@andrewsheridan612]

Didn't know Worf led the Empire, briefly as it was. :)

[@christianealshut1123]

It is quite similar to Hamlet, where Hamlet's only action as King of Denmark is to instate Fortinbras.

[@Don-ol8ze]

RIP Gowron. I always liked him, and can't help but feel he deserved a better end.

[@lazyperfectionist1]

"Worf, this is madness." "Yes. And it must end."

[@nicholasrolo886]

"After Martok has softened their defences.." "No"

[@kkelly80]

Worf defeats the leader of the Klingon Empire in a conference room and breaks a powerpoint presentation in the process.

[@hobomike6935]

"once our Birds-of-Prey are in position to attack sarpidion V, we'll covertly move in the following federation ships, equipped with state-of-the-art technology to blow the dominion to bits: U.S.S. Word U.S.S. PowerPoint U.S.S. Excel U.S.S. Yammer and their new Experimental starship Outlook, equipped with a OneDrive instead of the standard warp drive."

[@kkelly80]

@@hobomike6935 One Drive...the Great Experiment.

[@puensi666]

Sarella’s nose just moved two inches higher😂

[@magnusdiridian]

4:27 Worf: I'm about to start this man's whole career...

[@CedricBassman]

After he just ended that of another one.

[@GodConsciousness]

By the will of Kahless the Unforgettable did Honor and Wisdom regain their rightful place beside Valor and Strength. Hail Worf! Hail Martok, Chancellor of the High Council and Leader of the Klingon Empire!

[@samsticka]

Worf: You do not care what happens to the Empire! You care only about Gowron! I could've sworn Worf said that to Gowron in this episode in this scene.

[@insylem]

Mandela effect

[@randallbanks1589]

Worf didn't say that. He did, however, reference that Gowron was only thinking of himself to Sisko when Sisko has said that that they had a problem when talking with Worf.

[@hobomike6935]

I was waiting for worf to say "YOU SEE-YOU SEE, THEY ARE INSANE!" hahaha

[@Lava91point0]

What's interesting about this episode and what makes the final saga so well written, is that Damar was also taking charge in the uprising, the man who would bring about Cardassia's salvation, just as Worf would for Qr'onos and Sisko would for Bajor. It was all so perfectly connected, that kind of writing is never seen today, never.

[@maesdejardin8648]

The fact that Worf is not only the reason why Gowron is Chancellor, but also the reason he is no longer chancellor, speaks to the epic that is Work. Dude had more sway on the Klingon Empire than Kahless himself

[@GoukaRyuu]

I like the interpretation that Work is the reincarnation of Kahless. He truly reinvigorates the empire. It's just interesting that the King Arthur of this scenario reincarnated as the Merlin.

[@MMAGUY13]

Worf became my favorite character and the next generation and deep space nine he’s a righteous man always does what is right, he protects his friends He’s not a bully, and he’s not a murderer. He only kills evil.

[@davemiller6055]

The amount of character development (especially supporting characters) and world building in DS9 is impressive. And now we have Discard and the Lens Flare Timeline. Oh, how the mighty have fallen.

[@sanhcman666]

Picard is good enough. Discovery had such good potential, but few episodes, and poor writing ruined in season 4. A future weakened federation is interesting to see. And an alternate timeline which is not conflicting with the "main" one, is good too, sadly we had 3 movies only. Trekkies reminds me of magas, "make star trek great again" XD No, im old, but i learned that nostalgia is poisonous. Just weeks ago, i went to a high school reunion, and it reminded me the good times, but even more, the bad times. If they want me to go again, they should pay me.

[@scottbyers9258]

the dominion wars of DS9 was and is some of the best television of all time!

[@Erekose2023]

I always expected that at the end would be a scene along the lines of.Martok: "Now the War is over, we must adress the needs of the Empire Worf: "Yes, now is the time to mend the rifts that were only plastered over by Gowron." Martok: "ANd my first duty, and after gre4at consideration, is to inform you Worf, that you can no longer be of the House of Martok!" Worf: "I understand. now that the threat of the Dominion is over, the old politics , old balances must be..." Martok: "No Worf. You misunderstand. It is not to ply favour with those once loyal to Duras. THEY will be purged. But you can no longer be associated with the House of Martok." Worf: "But... why?" Martok: "How can any one be of two Houses. For you will have to tend to the problems of restoring the House of Mogh.. By THE CHANCELLORS DECREE"

[@jeremydale4548]

That woulda Been the right thing to do. The house of mogh was wrongly disbanded because of selfish endeavors. The houses of Mogh and Martok are the only two houses in the empire that have any sense of what true honor is.

[@DarkLordDiablos]

I like to think that if the scene where Martok offers Worf the position had be the end of the episode, they could have added this dialog into the next one which would have included everything that happened after the afore mentioned scene.

[@RW77777777]

yay hidden Blackfyre

[@knghtbrd]

I understand the desire to do that because Mogh was falsely condemned, but the house of the father becomes the house of the son when he is proven worthy. Worf cannot be a member of the House of Martok because he is rightfully the head of the House of Worf! He has proved his honor again and again, suffered great insult and disrespect for the honor of the Empire even when the Empire acted without honor. Let none ever question again that Worf is indeed a proud Klingon warrior, and deserving of the highest honors the Empire could possibly recognize. Anything less-anything at all less-would be to show the Empire to be as cowardly and dishonorable as the House of Duras the Betrayer.

[@Doomfrost]

Would love to see a series chronicling Mogh up until his demise in 2346. See his exploits and gives us a chance to see a young Worf with his Klingon family.

[@catjudo1]

I read somewhere that JG Hertzler auditioned for his role by depicting a Klingon that is calm and level-headed rather than full of bluster, and that depiction really made Martok into the amazing character he was, this in a show with a LOT of great characters. And so much credit also goes to Robert O'Reilly too, for making Gowron so over the top and powermad. And those googly eyes that he gave to Gowron were priceless! Martok, Gowron, Worf... Lursa and B'etor, and Kor, all so well played by such talented people. They brought the Klingons to life!

[@poodlescone9700]

For 10 seconds, Lt Worf became the most powerful Star fleet officer in the Alpha quadrant.

[@voicetest6019]

Worf in his mind: Hmm, how easy is it to get prune juice here? ... Its probably quite difficult. ... Better give it Martok.

[@Zhortac]

Worf be like, "I made you chancellor, and I can take it away!"

[@twitchsopamanxx]

I love Gowron, i love Worf and i love Martok. GODDAMN YOU STAR TREK

[@geraldshields9035]

Worf : Bring it “Wild Eyes”...

[@legendarygamer570]

Worf did this because of Ezra Dax. She told Worf the Empire was corrupt and deserves to die. After Martok sat back down after saying "For the Empire" this resonated with Worf after his discussion with Dax and he had to stand up and challenge the Chancellor.

[@cyshadowx]

I remember watching this when it first aired i had goose bumps lol, I loved the story arc that started way back in the next generation in that two part when the house of durous wanted to frame the house of mog to protect the secret from the battle of Kittermer , DS9 did a cool job of continuing that arc and closing it perfectly in this episode, it might have took 10 years or so but hey lol better than nothing

[@ExVeritateLibertas]

Who knew when Worf killed Duras he'd eventually also kill Gowron?

[@cindycampbell3761]

When I was a kid and first saw Gowron's bulging yet beady crazy eyes, I KNEW he would come to a bad end. And then he did.

[@zahrans]

Confucius said, "one does not need to win a bat'leth fight to become Chancellor"

[@spudhead169]

but it helps

[@fffreddie]

He went straight for the vital areas.

[@magburner]

That is what I noticed too.

[@craigmartinj]

If you can take down a Klingon almost instantly with a single shallow stab in the side, if that's a super vital area for them, you'd think that the armor makers would take that into account. Maybe have armor that features a plate there?

[@scottbauer71]

Both hearts?

[@darthroden]

@@scottbauer71 So the Klingon hearts are where their kidneys are supposed to be?

[@FedoReds88]

They can just have the two aortas in that position or other vessels like our carotids

[@n0wheregrrl]

"I do not seek leadership." "That's why I chose you."

[@all4mobilegaming157]

With his dying breath he predicted the future. Worf didn't have the day.

[@TechnoMageB5]

I think many of us came to miss Gowron's eyes after this episode.

[@1AstralKing]

Old Crazy Eyes clearly never heard the phrase “I made you, I can break you”.

[@beastinthesky6774]

I love this scene on so many levels. Cheers to everyone involved. Well done.

[@highstimulation2497]

I know, it's an amazing aspect of Worf's Character arc, which, being ten seasons long, was kinda a unique opportunity for the writers. Love that they did this. it's so great.

[@SparkyP]

I loved how Sisko virtually orders Worf to kill Gowron. Thats what makes him a badass.

[@attiepollard7847]

I just don't think sisko gave him that direct order.

[@oklahomahank2378]

It is not a direct order. Look up “who will rid me of this troublesome priest?”

[@logicplague2077]

This was post-Pale Moonlight, having politicians assassinated was Tuesday by this point.

[@slashandbones13]

He basically told Worf, without officially saying it "because you are also a Klingon, we have a legal technicality here"

[@shoresean1237]

As serious and sober and awesome a moment as this is, I cannot help but watch the cradling of the jacket without thinking of James Brown.

[@KH4444444444N]

Livinnnn in Amsricaaaa. lol

[@azraelknightquest5754]

Gowrons 5 stages of grief: #1 Shock #2 Denial #3 Denial #4 Denial #5 Death

[@GameArchiver]

2:03 The Starfleet badges are magnetic!

[@cugamer8862]

Say what you will about Gowron, he may have not been the best Chancellor but he lived and died like a Klingon. It was a good death, and Worf respected him enough to cry out to the dead that an honorable warrior was coming to join them.

[@brch2]

Gowron was awesome when it came to how he treated Quark. But he pissed off and screwed with Worf just one too many times. And even then, credit to Worf and his honor that he only killed Gowron to protect the Empire and its honor, he didn't kill him to revenge all the times Gowron assaulted/insulted his personal honor.

[@nicholasmangialardi1618]

Robert O'Reilly's crazy eyes really makes Gowron more impactful

[@apologeticsroadshow]

ME: "They're fighting beside glass? Oh, that glass is toast!"