A History Of The Klingon People - Part One

Klingons: Love 'em or hate 'em, they are the Star Trek Franchise's most fleshed out alien species. But, how much backstory has been revealed? How much do you know about this singularly epic people?
CORRECTION: At 4:06, it is "ethnocentric". Not "ethnocentristic". That's an embarassing mistake. Lesson here is to not trust your spell check too deeply.
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Special Thanks - James Cutter, for providing the excellent voices of Kahless and Kortar - he sounds very Klingon, doesn't he? Katie Boyer provided the voice fo the female Klingon Heart.
A massive thank you to Ormorje for providing some most excellent music to this episode. You should drop what you are doing and listen to his sounds right now ( / ormorje . You’ll be glad you did =)
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[@JimmyTurner]

"Our gods are dead. Ancient Klingon warriors slew them a millennia ago. They were more trouble than they were worth."

[@howardlanus8467]

That sound like something we humans could try? Or maybe I'm just being jaded in these times.

[@bc64100]

sound like what normal Americans are doing to holly-weird right now "Americans slew their so-called careers of the so called celebs, performers and media types in the early 2020 They were more trouble than they were worth."

[@thezone5840]

The ultimate god is this single star trek phrase in itself. "We still were..when humans wore costumes like that...400 years ago".

[@harrypothead42024]

This is my favorite Klingon quote

[@charlesledbetter1735]

Human gods never existed so you can't kill them. Humans created them in their minds, that is were they MUST die.

[@That80sGuy1972]

Star Trek: Enterprise gave a little insight of Klingon history too. A Klingon told Archer that not all Klingons were warlike. Many were scientists, philosophers, philanthropists. The Klingon Warrior culture basically conquered the whole planet, probably (after viewing this video) because they are the only ones who really survived the alien invasion. Kingon saying: History is written by the victor.

[@oliversmith9200]

Yes. That was an interesting Klingon telling Archer about that factor.

[@That80sGuy1972]

@@oliversmith9200 And my personal favorite Star Trek: Enterprise Klingon. That also made the technologically developed Klingons believable.

[@morgothfromangband6082]

What alien invasion?

[@stephenwaldron2748]

I think either DS9 or TNG also had an episode showing intellectualism in Klingon society (I think there was something about a legal battle happening on Kronos). Not all Klingons are warrior caste; there are still painters and philosophers etc.

[@That80sGuy1972]

@@morgothfromangband6082 Sorry for the late reply, but the Hurq and their versions of demons that are actually considered real in their history. The online game made their demons real as genetic construct proxies. When I get a flood of notices in my feed, I tend to just gloss over things I assume most people in my feed know.

[@TrumpCardMAGA]

Kah'less was a badass, his shoe making son Pay'less not so much... But his sons buy two get one free deals are pretty damn cool!

[@Trekspertise]

_50 points for going boldly where no one has gone before with a Klingon joke.

[@morphobots]

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[@mortimersnurd6416]

Reminds me of Hawaii 5 O's Wo Fat and his brothers Hi fat and low fat

[@morphobots]

@@mortimersnurd6416 Bazinga!

[@jeremysears4263]

HAHAHAHA

[@Waydisturbed]

Part Viking? Why is it that people overlook the true inspiration for the Klingons: Mongols.

[@joryjones6808]

They’re always the exception.

[@killersalmon4359]

I think it was a combination of Sioux, Japanese (Tokugawa period), probably some bits borrowed from the Mongols, etc. Frankly, I preferred John Ford's depiction of Klingons (from The Final Reflection) than what came out ST: TNG and DS9 since Ford's depiction of them wasn't some goulash of historical warrior cultures, but something truly unique, and alien: A race in which the people matured quickly (fully grown at five...or some other ridiculously low age), but which, as a result, had a maximum life span of 40-50 years, a "race" that was also extremely diverse since they absorbed all the races they conquered and took as slaves, and off-spring between Klingons and their concubines (who were often from the races they took captive) were also regarded as Klingons, so much so, that one main character (who is Klingon) has to ask a slave, "Are you a Klingon?". And a race that was sneaky, back-handed, etc. (like they were in the old show), but also with their own code of honor that was consistent with being sneaky, back-handed, etc. I would highly recommend The Final Reflection - it plays out sort of like a Klingon Godfather.

[@yippeeyokai5750]

Maybe Kahless might be inspired by Genghis Khan.

[@mattcifelli6137]

steve gale What are you talking about? “Vikings” is the term used specifically for the seafaring Scandinavian raiders, it’s not a broad term for any old band of marauding warriors

[@DaniReick]

@steve gale At one point he is right, viking is linked to sea. The term more likely means "sailor" than "marauder", so far that we might call the translation "buccaneer". Vic = bay in old Scandinavian. Talk about studying stuff (& making such a critical mistake... ) About the mongol inspiration I don't buy that. The inspirations of this races mostly stick to each other and are influenced by some history at a point. The Romulans connection to the Romans implies the Vulcans connection to the Greek and so on. Following that, the Klingons would represent the old Germanic tribes. Possible but still I wouldn't buy that. ;)

[@JohnBainbridge0]

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[@Trekspertise]

Interested in the Encyclopedia? I suggest you copy/paste this haiku over to my other channel: kzbin.info Don't forget to subscribe to that channel, as well. Good luck! =)

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[@Aliandrin]

My cat will not eat. Output greater than input. Thermodynamics...?

[@cliffcampbell8827]

@@Aliandrin AARRGGG!!!

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[@WorgenGrrl]

I would think the Klingon notion of "Peace" to mean "A rest between wars"

[@backupaccountforcooldaddyj7895]

Alex S what other meaning is there for that word?

[@beepthemeep12]

Do you mean america

[@alienlife7754]

Not a Klingon, but Colonel Flag from the old M*A*S*H* tv show was once quoted as saying “without war you wouldn’t know what peace is!” Lol. A Klingon point of view if I have ever heard one!

[@Orgruk]

It's a notion of "pieces" where you hack someone to bits, then it's quiet for a while.

[@tdward23]

@@alienlife7754 Man, Col. Flagg was great. Edit: Flag? Not sure

[@tommy2chips]

I have been a star Trek fan my whole life. and I never knew the history of the Klingons. Thanks for sharing.

[@SpikeRazzor]

Every day is a new day for learning.

[@tommy2chips]

Leo Martin huh?

[@DelDuio]

I was completely floored when the internet was invented and I saw how many people seem to really hate Klingon episodes. Personally I think they can be some of the best Trek. That whole Duras arc with Worf, Blood Oath and Once more Onto the Breach (the one where Kor returns) from DS9.. Even Barge of the Dead on VOY was good. I feel the same way about Ferengi episodes too, as long as they're not called "Profit & Lace", yick.

[@eugenetswong]

Yeah, I think that I didn't find Klingon stories all that exciting. Now that I'm older, I can really appreciate how developed these ficiticious societies are. I wish that the latest Star Trek series would have been entirely focused on Kayless [spelling mistake, I'm sure]

[@xBladeM6x]

Absolutely, the Klingon episodes are by far some of the best and most interesting. The only ones that compare, are the heavy Cardassian episodes of DS9, especially near the series finale.

[@TheSecondPrimarch]

i agree.... i want Star Trek: Empire!

[@johnnyscifi]

xBladeM6x I love the cardassians!!!

[@godCobain]

me too, kim is my favorite one

[@L0LWTF1337]

According to Worf every other species in the Galaxy has no Honor.

[@Trekspertise]

Did you hear about the Romulans? They are WITHOUT honor -_-

[@insertanynameyouwant5311]

klingon propaganda)

[@Lokiawa]

Trekspertise At least until two Romulan Valdore ships assisted the Enterprise when they fought the Scimitar, soo Worf's view of honor towards other species wavers until/unless they help save him or others he knows.

[@insertanynameyouwant5311]

***** plus Worf is biased, since his parents died on Khitomer because of Romulan attack, if I remember correctly. But I don`t really think klingons are any better.

[@Lokiawa]

Necroglobule Hm.. never really thought much further on Worf/Jadzia relationship, but Worf did begin to change his views on a relationship after briefly dating Deanna Troi in TNG.

[@Alexanderiii]

What you had in your thumbnail aren't Klingons.

[@SultanSamet]

"Kahless the unforgettable... in case you forgot..." - Got me there :D

[@JohnBainbridge0]

Kahless is actually more like Qin Chi Huang, the legendary first Emperor of China, who united many warring states under one nation of China, under one rule of law. He also supposedly created a united Chinese language from various regional dialects.

[@iiiiitsmagreta1240]

He's kind of like a Klingon Jesus Buddha Qin Shi Huang King Arthur Genghis Khan Muhammad Alexander the Great Aegon I Targaryen.

[@tiggergolah]

Since the Klingons were based at least partly on the Mongolians (according to the creators themselves), I rather thought him most like Jenghiz Khan. Revered as supernatural by the Mongolians, he is both hero and supernatural.

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[@Trekspertise]

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[@Giganfan2k1]

Can Klingons live in peace? Yes. I can see them finding metaphorical enemies in peaceful persuits. Like a Dowist monk that if push comes to shove have no problems with disembowling you. I would also be super interested in a prewarp Klingon TV/Movie series.

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[@inktea256]

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[@Trekspertise]

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[@Trekspertise]

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[@Trekspertise]

I'd love to do nothing but this and make films. In all seriousness, if the Patreon amount-per-video approaches $500, I can afford to turn down commercial work & ratchet up the quality of the videos by a factor of 10 or more. Until then, life intervenes =(

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Interesting and informative episode as usual, can't wait for Part 2!

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[@Trekspertise]

Thank you for watching them :)

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[@kaijuhub3937]

This needs to be a series like Game of Thrones of Vikings.

[@Dargonhuman]

I would watch the hell out of a Klingon-centric series modeled after those shows. ... Or, I guess I'd watch the gre'thor out of that series?

[@nightfall4158]

Seconded!

[@vault9263]

In one of the Trek novels, The Final Reflection, there is a Klingon 'television' show called 'Battlecruiser Vengeance' that seems to be the Klingon equivalent of Star Trek. It is about Captain Koth and his crew conquering worlds and taking prizes for the glory of the Empire. It would make a great series.

[@shamusfarmer7057]

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[@Khmersu84]

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[@dakegalcyon7552]

Thank Kahless you're back!

[@AWFarmer]

This is an amazing video. Wonderful flow and good compilation of information.

[@Trekspertise]

+Jamaal Willis Thanks! Very good to hear that you liked it :)

[@onlyonewhyphy]

Excellent video, can't wait for part 2. The background music was SO Klingon

[@uroborous01]

Grethor is filled with cute unicorns and magical friendship. That is klingon hell.

[@xBeauGaming]

This was one of the most well edited and thought out video I have seen in a long time. Great job buddy!!

[@Trekspertise]

+xBeau Gaming Thank you very much. High praise, indeed :)

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[@Trekspertise]

It is good to be back =)

[@pejavu2822]

LOVE your channel and videos! This one might be my favorite!

[@Trekspertise]

+Peja Vu2 Thank you :)

[@zombiemistress]

I've always thought they deserved their own star trek show. Deep space 9 was pretty damn close!

[@berniethekiwidragon4382]

Between TNG and DS9, all the Klingon-centric episodes are effectively a mini-series.

[@JoeNeutrino]

These videos are worth the wait.

[@288theabe]

Not enough videos, but well worth the wait for one.

[@darkflamestudios]

Well done! As a huge Star Trek fan I find these videos excellent! Liked & shared

[@Joe-ft4qm]

finally a new episode. thank you

[@Johnnycdrums]

Buster Kilrain as Kahless, I'd recognise Kevin Conway's voice anywhere. "I'm Kilrain, and I damn all gentlemen."

[@RobertZdarsChin]

I am a fighting man

[@nebula0024]

Great video! Very well put together and nicely animated.

[@Trekspertise]

Thank you =)

[@Zweistein001]

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[@hollyhandgrenade42]

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[@Trekspertise]

Me, too =)

[@dennisdrake9437]

Nice job gleaning Klingon history, pulled together from multiple references dropped during various episodes, and then making realistic and reasonable analysis of them.

[@Trekspertise]

Thanks for watching :)

[@lostkeys1318]

damn it's been a while since you put up a video... Damn good video too. nice to have ya back

[@denryuu3]

Nice video! Love your use of Mario sound effects XD

[@NextWorldVR]

That THING is NOT a Klingon!

[@KLamki1]

*"His treachery runs deeper than you know. By foul craft Kurtzman has crossed Klingons with goblin-men, he's breeding an army in the caverns of CBS & Bad Robot."*

[@TheSoling27]

What about the 1960's Klingon from the Original Series or are we just calling that "lack of make-up"

[@VadulTharys]

The lack of ridges was due to a virus that was accidentally created when they experimented with the DNA splicing that created Khan the super human that became Kirks nemesis. Took them years to find a cure, killed a few million but left several hundred thousand without ridges. Those were all shunted off to the edges of the Empire which is why in TOS they encountered Klingons with no ridges. - Canon explanation. Gene Rodenberry always envisioned them with ridges but the make up of the 1960s was not up to the task. So they created that story arc through TNG, DS9 and Enterprise. You can see the Klingon Kirk was always having runs ins with from TOS in DS9 with ridges. The virus was cured and his ridges came back. Was the same actor as well, but in DS9 he was an ancient Dahar Master who took Worf looking for the sword of Kahless.

[@Ketwolski]

Yay! New Trekspertise! I was surprised to see you in my feed today :)

[@Trekspertise]

Happy to be here =)

[@exiledhelljumper452]

Duolingo Devs: "We need a Klingon name for our lessons. Just pick whatever you think is cool." Intern: *picks Klingon Judas*

[@ElMoShApPiNeSs]

I always hated that all the races seemed mono-cultural. It works for the metaphor that all of the races represent different 'races' or cultures of humans but still.

[@kimberly6663]

Right? Or whenever two cultures exist on one planet, one always seems to be enslaving the other or something to that effect. We really can't have a chill planet?

[@ElMoShApPiNeSs]

Kimberly Fitzgerald Exactly. I get that it's all for plot but why can't they all just play nice :(

[@1978rharris]

Kimberly Fitzgerald Trill? 😂

[@kimberly6663]

Trill--the Only Chill Planet ...Chtrill.

[@Dargonhuman]

It's a real shame that the novels aren't canon; Gemworld has like 6 or 7 different sentient races who all live in relative harmony.

[@eamonnca1]

This is brilliant.

[@Trekspertise]

Thanks...part two coming very soon =)

[@danielschmid7152]

Wow a new video, damn dude, you need to make more videos like these, I really love your content

[@Trekspertise]

+Daniel Schmid Thanks :) Coming right up.

[@tonyhsloanejr]

This is a great video. Very well done.

[@chancellormartok1147]

Who wants to see a Klingon-based Star Trek show? What say you?

[@53rdAndThird]

They should've done a Klingon MOVIE years ago. If done right, it'd be a smash hit! Make it so!

[@twandepan]

We should overthrow CBS first my great chancellor

[@Locktwiste72]

I'd love to see a Klingon film that chronicles the rise of the House of Mogh, using Klingon history to tell the story, ending with Worf, Kurn, and Alexander.

[@earthlingavian1132]

Qupla!

[@beanster53]

I hope we get to see Worf on the new Picard show. He is my favorite character in all the Star 💫 Trek Universe.

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[@WingedSoda]

IT'S BACK! I'VE MISSED YOUR VIDEOS!

[@hdjksa52]

Thank you for this. I was always curious about Klingons.

[@stevenbaumann8692]

Still a better love story than Twilight.

[@Odothuigon]

That's a low hurdle to jump.

[@Trekspertise]

Odothuigon But a necessary hurdle.

[@teddzagan5178]

that's not saying anything at all

[@Fenristhegreat]

You have not experienced Twilight until you have read it in the original Klingon!

[@Nekoyama69]

Jolan tru, Romulans next please!

[@yumyumeatemup]

Very cool and informative, don't know how this found its way into my recommendations list but am thankful for it! :)

[@Trekspertise]

+yumyumeatemup Welcome aboard! Try out some of the other episodes :)

[@senseisakornsin]

Very cool and inciteful analysis with graphics!

[@bobthecopywriter]

Wasn't there an early episode Enterprise where a Klingon bemoaned the militarization of a once diverse culture?

[@Trekspertise]

+Bob Barnwell Yes! A point we will address in part two :)

[@bobthecopywriter]

Excellent! I imagine you will also talk about the Klingon TOS versus movies and later series. I liked how Enterprise handled it, but I feel like they missed an opportunity with the DS( Tribbles episode to let Worf tell the story.

[@Lokiawa]

Bob Barnwell With TV episodes it's usually "One plot at a time." plus I think it was better they didn't explain that in that episode, as Worf said "It is a long story.."

[@hakichiki]

Dont frget the Klingo Operatic Chef at DS9... #VarietyPoundsStillWithinTheKlinonBreast!

[@theomnissiah-9120]

Can we get romulin history

[@schemesof40k]

No, they just don't have one.

[@commanderkruge]

Romulin? That's a genetic surpressor against pointy ears.

[@willstooksbury1477]

I thought the Romulins use to be Vulcan 🖖 but after a Vulcans shut off all emotions another group decided to embrace emotions and they moved to another planet and became the romulins

[@furious3383]

@@willstooksbury1477 I was also thinking that the Romulans had possibly evolved from the Vulcans as well.

[@willstooksbury1477]

@@furious3383 no like that’s actually what happened it’s talked about in tos and tng

[@bernardom64]

love this kind of videos, khan't wait to part 2

[@canis2020]

I love these videos. I hope you will be able of find the time to put out more.

[@Trekspertise]

+Jeremiah Cramer Definitely happening.

[@EyeOnTheTV]

Excellent stuff. The Hur'q Invasion has always fascinated me. I have a theory that the Klingons only became space-faring after the Hur'Q left behind much of their own equipment and technology.

[@roseoreilly762]

EyeOnTheTV

[@UCannotDefeatMyShmeat]

Well without them they apparently would’ve just been farmers with a firm enjoyment of opera

[@alienlife7754]

That is exactly what happened. Worf says this in “Way Of The Warrior” DS9 episode. At least in the novelized version. That would still be cannon right?

[@JanetStarChild]

Fascinating video. I personally always found the klingons' aggressive behavior to be compensating for internal insecurities. They are quite transparent, and they never really impressed me much. I also have a theory that they stole warp technology from the hur'Q and reverse-engineered it. I doubt klingons would ever be able to create the technology themselves.

[@Trekspertise]

I've been wondering about that myself.

[@JanetStarChild]

Trekspertise Yeah, I suspect it's not too different from how the Terran Empire stole technology from the vulcans and other species. To me, it explains how the Klingon Empire could ever become a great power in the galaxy, right up there with the Federation and Romulan Star Empire; two factions which should logically be way more powerful and advance.

[@3XMovs]

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[@Trekspertise]

Me, too. On both counts.

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Wonderful to see another Trekspertise! :)

[@ahmed-hassansalah3148]

This video is Soo well done!! Great watch.

[@Trekspertise]

Thanks!

[@The_Gallowglass]

Lot of parallels with Feudal Japan. The Hurq sound like mongols.

[@redwa11er]

I love these videos. Very educational.

[@scifinerd1911]

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[@Hemenucha]

Kah'less makes an appearance in TOS, along with other warriors from the histories of various planets.

[@snate56]

Jeanna Barnett Taken by the aliens from Kirk's and Spock's memories. Not to be construed as anything close to "reality".

[@Quetzalcoatl_Feathered_Serpent]

Realistically I would imagine Humanity and Klingon's getting along fairly well. Especially if the federation or a form like it was based on current human culture. Once Klingon's get access to human history they would no doubt see the many forms of empires and cultures humanity has had and its nearly 10000 years or more of constant warfare. Like Klingons humans by themselves are a militaristic species capable of learning and adapting to changes in battle and improving weapons to being more lethal and efficient. If anything a Klingon might be concerned of Terran's being coldly efficient and brutal in combat. Of course thats with dealing with modern humans if they used fed style tech.

[@vishnu79]

Essentially, in universe, they do. Of all the species the Klingons have encountered, they like the Humans the most, mostly because Humans can (mostly) understand their honor system and (mostly) respect it, and have an honor system of their own that the Klingons can (mostly) understand and (mostly) respect. Also, Humans are always willing to throw down with the Klingons in a friendly neighborhood war and happily blast each other one minute, then help them out when their moon explodes over their homeworld the next. They also tend to help each other out when assholes from other neighborhoods (Dominion/Gamma Quadrant, Borg/Delta Quadrant) come around to start shit. As the guy in the video said, they're best frenemies.

[@3Rayfire]

Frankly I think that our history would come with respect as well as wariness. Compared to Klingons, Humans at the limit can be a little TOO hardcore. Even the Klingons never nuked *themselves* .

[@aurorauplinks4703]

That's the trouble, humans aren't always honorable fighters, depends on circumstances, training, and why

[@CybershamanX]

5:12 "Kahless the unforgettable. In case you've forgot..." I see what you did there... ;) Hey! Welcome back! Trekspertise has been sorely missing in my life... :/ BTW, I hope your Antarctica trip was all that it sounded like it should have been! :) It sounds like it was an adventure worthy of a Klingon... ;)

[@Xstewminatorgames]

Awesome Video!!! Cant wait for part two!

[@mycabbages3538]

No part two yet? Guess I'll watch part one again.

[@Trekspertise]

I'm a filmmaker. Not a miracle worker =)

[@gart9680]

The fact that some, like the narrator of this video, now use the phrase 'Star Trek multiverse' makes my soul ache.

[@Trekspertise]

There are at least 8 charted universes in the franchise.

[@johnyjacksonite1026]

omg he finally put out a video!! I've checked this channel once or twice a week for new videos, for the past 7 months. I was convinced it was never happening again lol

[@Trekspertise]

+Nathaniel Jacksonite Things are afoot, Watson.

[@johnyjacksonite1026]

Trekspertise a very good video by the way. I look forward to your Star Trek timeline video. I believe you told me months ago you were going to make one. I'm especially curious to know what Captain Picard and the enterprise were up to during the "Dominion War" in Deep Space 9

[@Trekspertise]

So many ideas to do...so many.

[@HikingFeral]

Lol this was excellent, great editing and narration too.

[@Trekspertise]

Thanks!!

[@deborahcassidymacphail2097]

Klingons love Shakespeare: "You have not experienced Shakespeare until you've read him in the original Klingon".

[@bryanmcclure2220]

for people who claim to be secular these Klingons seem awfully religious have their own afterlife their own spirits their own Messiah like figure prophesied to return all these things sound very little religious to me Maybe not a theist religion but still a religion

[@Dargonhuman]

I was thinking that too, though I suppose if we differentiate spiritualism from religion, they could have one without the other. What I mean is, their spiritual beliefs (the afterlife, a messianic figure, etc.) dictate their actions and morality, which can be open to reinterpretation and malleable enough to easily adapt to previously unknown circumstances, whereas religion can be seen as a rigid, strict set of rules to live by and is less adaptable to change.

[@bryanmcclure2220]

Dargonhuman except that rigid and strict is exactly how the Klingon are described. For goodness sake there still following the warrior, honor system formed thousand of years ago under a feudalistic society. And those Klingon not who don't fit into this warrior, honor system are despised by the rest of society.

[@Dargonhuman]

Bryan McClure I see what you're saying, but consider how flexible their definition of honor and their warrior code actually is compared to devout religious warrior societies like the Jem'Hadar. If the Klingon code was that strict, then the Klingons would never have fought with the Romulans during the Dominion War, hell, they would have never allied with the Federation after Praxis exploded. As for their views of non-warriors, Klingons tend to have a more condescendingly tolerant attitude towards non-warriors; they don't think highly of other professions like doctors, engineers, farmers, etc. but they at least recognize the necessity for such positions in a functional society. Granted, the Klingon mindset does prefer that an individual should be a warrior first and whatever else second, but they still grudgingly acknowledge that the warrior's life isn't for everyone, even if they don't necessarily *respect* that fact.

[@iiiiitsmagreta1240]

I agree - I find it ironic how they're secular to the point where they overthrew their own gods, and yet their society is built around the worship and emulation of Kahless. It's a very interesting double standard which I'd love to see the show explore at some point.

[@bryanmcclure2220]

Mattias Westby The rejects of the old gods and the emilation of Kahless reminds me of rise of comunizem and mao zedong. Let me be clear I am not saying that Kahless and mao zedong share any personality trats. Moe was a mad man, who encouraged cruelty and hate. Kahless promoted bravery and honor. However there are some similarities to how there were received by there own people. This is not a criticism of Klingon society just an observation Under the cultural revolution The Chinese rejected the old traditionally Chinese forms of spiritual and religious Buddhism and Confucianism, as well the more traditionally western view like Christianity. (similarly the Klingon rejected and killed the old gods) After the cultural revolution. Moe and Communism rose to replace the old way. Communism became more then a economic system, it became an ideal that must be spreed to the rest of the world. To express any criticism of the communist system was treason and heresy. While the Klingon were never as extreme or zealous as the Communist in china, non the less they do seem to have a allmost religions fervor when it comes to there warrior, honor system. (I not saying this as criticism of the klingons, and have fervor in any veiwpoint dose not make you an extremist, I am only pointing out that the honerable warrior systme seem to have replace the role of traditional religion in Klingon society) Similarly moe started being treated all most god like toward his people, Destroying a newspaper containing his image could result in your death, people began to compose song about his greatness similar to the song composted by religions about the god or gods they worship, his "little red book was as revered as any religions scripture. Atempting to deface or destroy it was as bad as trying to destroy a copy of the Quran in ISIS. Know moe was an insane egomaniac Kahless is none of these things, none the less his people to hold his words and stories of his life with the same reverence and uncompromising obedience that other societies would hold a religious text. Again This is not a criticism of Klingon society just an observation, Also take note that I have seen star trek Voyager the new generation movies, and reboots, and the early season of next generation. I am not as well versed in Klingon as the Borg so, this is just the impression I get from what I have seen of the star trek universe so far. So if I got something wrong sorry

[@jerminator8384]

thanks for uploading this my favorite aliens

[@eliasarndt6400]

Great video! I study History and now I'm wishing that it would be possible to study Klingon History. Such a fascinating culture und history! Also: thank Kahless you're back!

[@Trekspertise]

You should take a crack at it. There is so much backstory with big questions that one could "practice" with Klingon History quite easily. I penned a little post this morning on r/DaystromInstitute that tries to touch on one of those big questions: bit.ly/2gTyMcB