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K'Ehleyr , the daughter of a Human mother and a Klingon father, was an Ambassador and special emissary of the Federation in the 2360s. Sometime prior to Star Trek: The Next Generation's beginning, she had a relationship with Worf and is mother of Alexander Rozhenko .

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Biography [ ]

In 2357 , K'Ehleyr was serving as a Klingon emissary in charge of a group of cadets .

K'Ehleyr and Cadet Worf on Dantar IV in 2357.

They were sent to Dantar IV , a joint venture colony of both the Federation and the Klingon Empire. There she met a group of cadets from Starfleet Academy including Worf . When the colony was attacked, the two groups of cadets were able to work together and helped the civilians to escape. They were eventually rescued by the USS Repulse where K'Ehleyr and Worf parted ways. ( Starfleet Academy novels : Line of Fire , Survival )

In 2359 , she had a relationship with then Lt. Worf , but neither was ready for a deeper commitment, so they separated. ( TNG episode : " The Emissary ")

In 2365 , she came aboard the USS Enterprise -D on an urgent mission to intercept the Klingon ship IKS T'Ong which was about to become active after its crew had been in cryogenic stasis. She renewed her relationship with Worf, but refused to marry him when he asked her. Due to this short renewal the couple conceived a son, Alexander . To prevent the T'Ong from attacking Federation worlds, Worf posed as the Captain of the Enterprise with K'Ehleyr as his first officer to convince the T'Ong crew that the war between the Klingon Empire and the Federation was over. After the T'Ong crew had agreed to lay down their weapons, K'Ehleyr beamed aboard the T'Ong to prepare the crew for the 24th century while waiting for the IKS P'Rang . ( TNG episode : " The Emissary ")

Not long after Alexander was born, K'Ehleyr became Federation Ambassador to the Klingon Empire . When she was on Qo'noS , she always stayed at the Federation embassy . In fact, in the time that Alexander lived with her, he never set foot anywhere else on the planet. ( TNG novel : A Time for War, A Time for Peace )

In 2367 , she accompanied K'mpec , Chancellor of the Klingon High Council , who had chosen Picard as Arbiter of Succession , to a meeting with the Enterprise . When she came aboard, Lt. Worf learned of his son Alexander for the first time. Later, she found evidence that proved Duras was involved in the conspiracy that led to Worf's discommendation; on learning of her search, Duras attacked K'Ehleyr in her quarters and killed her. Worf transported to Duras's ship shortly later and killed him in vengeance. Afterwards, Worf claimed Alexander as his son and put him in his adoptive parents' care on Earth . ( TNG episode : " Reunion ")

K'Ehleyr was buried at Woodlawn cemetery in New York City on Earth. Worf visited her grave for the first time after he was appointed to take her old position as ambassador to Qo'noS. ( TNG novel : Diplomatic Implausibility )

Worf told General Martok about K'Ehleyr after Alexander joined the crew of the IKS Rotarran in 2374 . ( DS9 episode : " Sons and Daughters ", DS9 novelization : Call to Arms... )

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Background [ ].

• According to a reference cut from the script of " The Emissary ", K'Ehleyr met Worf on Samrin's Planet in 2359. When they were reunited six years later, K'Ehleyr was disappointed at how much Worf had changed since their initial encounter.

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External link [ ].

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• K'Ehleyr article at the Star Trek Timelines Wiki .
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K'Ehleyr was a female Klingon -human hybrid introduced in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode The Emissary , and the first wife of Worf .

She was portrayed by Suzie Plakson, who also portrayed Doctor Selar, a Female Q, and an Andorian named Tarah in other Star Trek related productions.

The product of a Klingon father and a human mother, K'Ehleyr was born in the first half of the 24th century. In the 2350s she was an emissary leading a group of Klingon cadets when she met a young Starfleet cadet named Worf . Working with Worf and the other cadets they were able to save a joint Klingon-Federation colony from an attack. She and Worf entered into a relationship in 2359 but didn't proceed as neither were ready to commit to a relationship.

K'Ehleyr and Worf met again in 2365 when K'Ehleyr was dispatched to the USS Enterprise -D to help deal with the Klingon ship IKS T'Ong , which had on an extended mission where the crew had been in cryosleep for over seven decades. The crew awoke not knowing the Federation and Klingons were now allies. Her visit forced her and Worf to confront their feelings for each other, and the pair made love after a Klingon exercise session on the holodeck, resulting in the conception of a child. Afterwards Worf wanted to immediately marry K'Ehleyr, but she refused to take the oath with Worf and become his wife.

Working with Worf and the Enterprise crew, the pair were able to successfully devise a means of peacefully resolving the situation with the T'Ong without having to destroy the vessel. K'Ehleyr boarded the T'Ong and spent the next three days bringing the Klingons up to speed on the 24th century until other Klingon ships could arrive and escort the T'Ong back to base.

Shortly after having her and Worf's child, who she named Alexander, K'Ehleyr was named the Federation 's ambassador to the Klingon Empire. She spent most of her time working out of the Federation embassy on Qo'noS, and Alexander never left the compound when he lived with her.

K'Ehleyr and Alexander accompanied the dying Chancellor K'mpec to meet Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the Enterprise in 2367. With K'mpec dying the threat of a Klingon civil war was high as various contenders would fight for control of the Empire. She also wanted Worf to meet Alexander. Recently discommended by the High Council, Worf was unwilling to acknowledge K'Ehleyr as his wife nor acknowledge Alexander as his son.

Determined to figure out what happened to Worf, K'Ehleyr began her own investigations, which had the unfortunate effect of alerting Worf's enemy Duras when she used her diplomatic codes to access Klingon computer files on Duras and the Klingon High Council's inquiries into the Khitomer massacre. K'Ehleyr was then murdered by Duras. She died in Worf's arms with their son Alexander present. As this was the first time Alexander had seen someone die, Worf told him to look upon his mother's deceased form and always remember death. Boarding Duras's ship, Worf claimed the right of vengeance against Duras on the grounds that K'Ehleyr was his wife.

After her death K'Ehleyr's body was transported to Earth and buried in New York City's Woodlawn Cemetery. After Worf himself became Federation Ambassador to the Empire, he visited her grave for the first time. He told his friend Martok about K'Ehleyr during the Dominion War when Alexander joined the crew of the Rotarran during the war.

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• 1.4 Act Three
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• 1.6 Act Five
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• 4.3 Guest stars
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• 4.5 Uncredited co-stars
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Summary [ ]

While investigating a radiation anomaly in the Gamma Arigulon system , the USS Enterprise -D is approached by a Klingon Vor'cha -class starship . When Picard hails the ship , he is pleased to be answered by Ambassador K'Ehleyr . Worf acknowledges her with a curt nod of his head when she greets him. She asks to come aboard to talk about an "urgent matter". Picard assigns Worf to greet her, who does so even though he is reluctant due to his discommendation with the Klingon Empire . Worf explains his reluctance to Picard, who sternly tells him that he is a member of the Enterprise crew and he will not go into hiding whenever a Klingon vessel decloaks. In the transporter room , Worf is surprised to learn from transporter chief Hubbell that two will be beamed aboard. He is further surprised when he sees the second person beaming on board with K'Ehleyr: a Klingon child with Worf's cranial ridges . Worf immediately realizes that the young boy must be his son.

Act One [ ]

K'Ehleyr leaves her son, Alexander , in the ship's school to play with other children. She is nervous because he has not had much contact yet with other children. Later, while K'Ehleyr is alone with Worf in a turbolift , she tells him she knows about his discommendation, and is somewhat disheartened by his attitude about it. Worf doesn't know what to say to Alexander yet, and shies away from K'Ehleyr at this point.

During a meeting with the senior staff in the observation lounge , K'Ehleyr reveals that the Klingon Empire is indeed nearing civil war . Chancellor K'mpec is near death, and two factions are challenging for leadership. If it is not handled correctly, the resultant civil war will eventually drag in the Federation . Picard agrees to meet with K'mpec on board his battle cruiser .

Aboard the cruiser, the aging chancellor reveals to Picard that he has been poisoned with small doses of Veridium Six for some months now, and there is no cure. K'mpec also informs Picard that he has appointed him his Arbiter of Succession , to mediate the power struggle following K'mpec's death, without Picard's consent. Picard protests that a Federation officer has no business presiding over a Klingon power struggle. K'mpec says that the Arbiter's traditional role is to designate the two strongest claimants to the leadership, who will fight each other for the succession – but in this case, there are only two challengers already. K'mpec says he wants Picard to investigate and discover which of them is responsible for murdering him, a job he cannot entrust to anyone within the Empire. On hearing the names of the two candidates – Gowron and Duras – as K'mpec predicted, Picard's interest is piqued: Duras had stripped Worf of his honor – illegitimately – to protect his own guilty family's name, and attempted to have Worf's brother Kurn and Picard assassinated .

K'mpec urges Picard that a Klingon who kills anonymously, with poison, must not lead the Empire; such a dishonorable man might be capable of anything, even initiating war with the Federation. Picard accepts the commission, and K'mpec raises his glass of (presumably poisoned) wine in a toast, and takes his final drink.

Act Two [ ]

Worf finally meets Alexander, and is troubled that the child shows no interest in becoming a warrior – likely the influence of his non-traditional mother. He confronts K'Ehleyr about this in her quarters . She explains that she didn't reveal Alexander's existence because she knew Worf would have insisted that he take the oath of marriage with her.

Worf has always wanted to marry K'Ehleyr, but cannot acknowledge that Alexander is his son without confering the dishonor Worf bears upon his illegitimate discommendation onto Alexander and his children, should he have any. K'Ehleyr expresses disbelief that Worf would agree to illicitly accept such a dishonor so easily after challenging the accusations . She presses him, but Riker calls them to the bridge.

Duras and Gowron arrive in their Birds-of-Prey , the Vorn and the Buruk . Duras contacts the Enterprise and scorns K'mpec's choice of Picard as Arbiter. Picard, who knows full well what Duras is capable of, is in no mood to be polite. He brusquely announces that the Sonchi ceremony , to formally mark K'mpec's passing, will take place aboard his vessel in one hour. Duras bristles at the appearance of Worf on the bridge and warns Picard to keep Worf far from the proceedings.

Privately in his ready room , Picard sympathizes with Worf in his discomfort with Duras. Worf says that Duras is a man who should not lead the Council , as he is a traitor for what his father, Ja'rod , did at Khitomer . Picard has a Human sensibility about this, however, as he says he cannot blame the child for his father's treason. Duras' true crime was laying the blame for the betrayal at Worf's father's feet. Worf did choose to accept the consequences, however. Picard reveals to Worf that K'mpec asked Picard to investigate who killed him. Worf knows little of Gowron, a relative neophyte in political affairs, but knows Duras well, and " his heart is not Klingon ."

At the Sonchi ceremony aboard K'mpec's ship, Gowron and Duras arrive with their aides. Picard, followed by each of the challengers, stands before K'mpec's body, says " Qab jIH ngil ," (" Face me if you dare ") and jabs the corpse with a painstik . While Picard does so with veiled detestation and Gowron goes through the motions of due process, Duras seems to relish his turn. Finally, K'Ehleyr steps in front of the corpse and says, " Sonchi " (" He is dead ").

Duras urges Picard to complete the Rite of Succession , since there are only two challengers, but Picard insists he will proceed according to Klingon law, which Gowron questions Picard's qualifications to interpret. As they argue about it, a bomb explodes.

Act Three [ ]

K'Ehleyr reports to Worf on the explosion and realizes Worf is genuinely concerned about her safety. Worf claims it is his duty, but K'Ehleyr remembers Worf saying he'll never be complete without her. She realizes, now, that the feeling is mutual. Taking her face in his hand, Worf mutters " jIH dok ! " (" My blood! ") K'Ehleyr replies with the same gesture , and says " Maj dok… " (" Our blood "). This is the beginning of the marriage oath; however, Worf stops, saying he does not wish either K'Ehleyr or Alexander to suffer his humiliation. K'Ehleyr tries to persuade him that his humiliation will not harm either of them, but Worf is insistent. K'Ehleyr suggests that Worf be Alexander's friend, if not his father. Worf smiles and nods.

Dr. Crusher is still studying the remains of the men who were killed; Picard needs a way to stretch out the proceedings so Dr. Crusher might be able to complete her work. K'Ehleyr suggests the ja'chuq , an old ceremonial recitation of honors and accomplishments which takes hours, if not days, to perform correctly. Before she leaves, K'Ehleyr asks Picard about Worf's discommendation out of personal interest; Picard says curtly that he cannot discuss it. K'Ehleyr prepares to do some digging of her own.

In the observation lounge, Duras is impatient to set a new Council leader (preferably himself) so he can kill Gowron, while Gowron, in more typical Klingon fashion, relishes the prospect of killing his adversary; the two bicker (rather childishly) and almost come to blows when Duras suggests Gowron plant another bomb until Picard silences them with a sharp " mev yap! " (" Enough! "). He announces that they will begin the ja'chuq – a move which surprises Gowron and angers Duras. However, over their protests, he reminds them that it is the Arbiter's prerogative to choose any style he likes for the Rite of Succession, and he wants to observe ancient tradition. Meanwhile, Alexander is visiting Worf, who introduces him to the proper way to hold a traditional bat'leth , of which Worf's has been in the House of Mogh for ten generations .

Later, K'Ehleyr is approached privately by Gowron and asked if she can speed up the ja'chuq . He offers her a command of her own or seat on the Council, and mentions opportunities that may show themselves … only, K'Ehleyr notes, if Gowron is elected. She sneeringly compares Gowron's posturing to that of a Ferengi . Gowron makes a seemingly veiled threat, mentioning K'mpec's stubbornness, but K'Ehleyr says " K'mpec was old and weak – I am not! " Gowron smiles and leaves the room.

Data and Geordi La Forge have forensically analyzed the bomb and found that while the explosive was a common substance , it used a molecular decay detonator – a device used only by Romulans .

Act Four [ ]

In the conference lounge, K'Ehleyr and Worf suggest that the bomb could only be planted with the help of one of the Klingons. At this point, both challengers are suspect; K'Ehleyr mentions Gowron's suspicious conversation with her earlier, but Worf continues to insist that Duras is their man. Surprised, K'Ehleyr asks for an explanation, but Worf and Picard insist they cannot reveal details, only that past experience has revealed Duras to be untrustworthy, much to her annoyance. At Picard's request, Worf – reluctantly – will attend the next meeting with the two candidates; Picard hopes they might slip up and reveal a sensitive item of interest.

Meanwhile, K'Ehleyr begins her independent research into the Enterprise 's last mission to Qo'noS , which saw Worf's discommendation.

Gowron announces the conclusion of his part of the ja'chuq with a hearty " jIH DOQ… batlh! " (" I claim the honor! ") and bows to Picard. Picard calls a recess while the petitions of both are reviewed; Gowron accepts this and stands up, perhaps to return to his ship, but Picard wants to discuss the findings of the bomb investigation. He calls in Worf to reveal the Enterprise 's results. As expected, his presence rattles both Duras and Gowron; with great relish at his effect on them, Worf reads out the results as reported by LaForge and Data. Gowron replies politely to Worf's inquiries, but Duras attempts to dismiss the investigation prematurely. At the mention of the molecular-decay detonator – a signature Romulan device – Duras jumps up and claims he needs to verify that, and Gowron says he will do the same, glaring bloody murder at Duras. Picard has Worf transmit all the findings to the Klingon High Council .

K'Ehleyr's investigations proceed into ever more dangerous territory as she hacks into the Klingon Imperial information net , using her own information to login and requesting High Council access. When she hits a block on her search about the Khitomer Massacre – a restriction placed by Duras – she scrutinizes Duras' records to try to find a clue.

One of Duras' aides shows Duras a message from Qo'noS about K'Ehleyr's attempts to get more information about him and his connection to Khitomer. Duras slips off to K'Ehleyr's quarters. A brief, heated discussion follows; K'Ehleyr has discovered that Duras framed Worf's father , Mogh , as the traitor at Khitomer, when it was really Duras's father, Ja'rod. For K'Ehleyr, that is also enough to finger Duras as the latest member of his traitorous family selling out his people to the Romulans.

Act Five [ ]

Meanwhile, Dr. Crusher reports her findings in her office to Riker: only two Klingons were killed in the bomb blast, one was one of Duras's aides, the other Gowron's. Crusher was confounded by the location of the bomb, until she examined the dead Klingons' injuries more closely, and realized that the bomb was implanted inside one of their forearms. The only wound made from the inside out, ergo the suicide bomber, she concludes, was Duras' aide.

Worf, having shown Alexander a bit more about Klingon fighting techniques, brings him back to K'Ehleyr's quarters only to find blood everywhere and K'Ehleyr herself sprawled on an ottoman. Worf signals a medical emergency and cradles K'Ehleyr; he says " Gowron? ", but she shakes her head; he says " Duras ", she nods and whispers " Alexander! " She reaches for the child's hand, puts it over Worf's, covers it with her own, and dies. When her hand falls, Worf cries out her name in anguish, then howls as part of the death ritual ; Alexander runs away. Having gently set K'Ehleyr's body back down, Worf walks over to his son and faces him. " You have never seen death, " Worf says; Alexander shakes his head, and Worf looks to K'Ehleyr's body and tells him " Then look… and always remember. " Dr. Crusher and Martinez hurry in and scan K'Ehleyr's body; Dr. Crusher begins to ask when Worf found K'Ehleyr, but he is already out the door, having instructed Alexander to stay with Crusher. Crusher scans K'Ehleyr a moment longer but then shakes her head; there is nothing that can be done.

" Where's Worf? " " I don't know. He disappeared just after I arrived. "

In his quarters, Worf removes his sash , and takes his bat'leth down from the wall. Looking down at his combadge , he tosses it to a side table as he walks out. In K'Ehleyr's quarters, Picard and Riker watch grimly as her lifeless body is taken away on an anti-grav lift . Crusher reports that multiple stab wounds to the chest and abdomen caused too much damage to the internal organs, and there wasn't enough time to place her into stasis . On Picard asking where Worf is, Riker tries paging Worf, but the computer reveals that Worf has beamed onto the Vorn .

Worf, with cold fury in his gait and eyes, stalks through the light onto the council room of the Vorn , led by one of Duras's aides. Duras demands to know what "that" is doing on his ship, and the aide states, " He has claimed the right of Vengeance ! " Duras makes the ceremonial gesture of ostracism, but Worf coldly and deliberately states to the room, " K'Ehleyr… was my mate. " Startled, Duras motions one of his lieutenants to hand him his sword . Meanwhile, Riker, Data, and a third officer are on their way to the transporter room as Data asks what to do if Worf resists: Riker replies that one way or another they will bring him back, and orders that their phasers be set to maximum stun .

A vicious fight takes place. When they lock blades, Duras reminds Worf that if Worf kills him, the truth will die with him, branding Worf a traitor forever. Worf shoots back, " Then that is how it shall be! " Seeing he has no way to survive except to win in combat, Duras knocks Worf back with a kick to his midsection, then lunges. But Worf parries the thrust and knocks Duras onto his back with the flat edge of his bat'leth . Just as Riker and Data burst in and Riker yells for Worf to stop, Worf, weapon high over his head with both hands, fatally plunges one end of his bat'leth through Duras' upper chest. Tellingly, he does not bother to perform the death ritual for Duras.

The Klingon ships depart, their business with the Enterprise , for the moment, concluded. Worf is held to account in Picard's ready room. Picard notes that Worf had been an exemplary officer, until now. Worf says that he has acted properly and legally under Klingon law, but Picard tells Worf that while the Klingons do indeed consider the matter closed, he cannot. He reminds Worf that when people join Starfleet , they agree to abide by the laws of the Federation, including the one against murder, and if their culture and beliefs prevent them from doing so, they should resign from the service.

Picard asks Worf if he wishes to resign. After a tense pause, Worf says he does not. Picard, softening his tone somewhat, sympathizes with Worf's loss and tells him that the crew all admired K'Ehleyr. Picard informs him that a formal reprimand will appear on Worf's service record.

Worf is dismissed, but before he leaves the ready room, Picard stops him and asks if it is time to speak the truth about what really happened at Khitomer; with Duras dead, he asks, what is the point of keeping his family's secret? Worf says that it is not time yet, as the High Council is not ready to acknowledge its own collective shameful behavior in assisting Duras's cover-up. But the day will come when he and his brother will confront their lie and make them speak the truth.

Worf tells Alexander the Enterprise will be going to Starbase 73 where Alexander will be sent to live with Worf's adoptive Human parents, Sergey and Helena Rozhenko , on Earth , where he will receive the family life Worf feels he cannot provide for him on the ship. He says " I miss her, too. " Alexander asks, " Are you my father? " Worf says, " Yes. I am your father. " The two hug, and the Enterprise moves on.

Log entries [ ]

• Captain's log, USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D), 2367

Memorable quotes [ ]

" Lieutenant, you are a member of this crew and you will not go into hiding whenever a Klingon vessel uncloaks. " " I withdraw my request, sir. "

" Not even a bite on the cheek for old time's sake? "

" I want you to discover which one of them has killed me: Gowron or Duras. Yes. Duras. I thought you would find that interesting. " " Interesting. You could say that since he tried to have me killed and conspired to strip Worf of his good name. " " And I approved, all for the glory of the Empire. That should be my epitaph. Find the assassin. The Klingon who kills without showing his face has no honor. He must not lead the Empire. Such a man would be capable of anything… (laughs) even war with the Federation. " " Very well. I accept. "

" A warrior does not ask so many questions. " " I don't want to be a warrior. "

" Is he under arrest? "

" Keep that petaQ away from the ceremony, Picard! He has no place on a Klingon ship. "

" You will die, slowly, (smiles) Duras. " " You have already proved you haven't the courage to face me. Perhaps you should plant another bomb. "

" I have been informed of your attempts to access restricted Council records! " " I've been investigating what happened at Khitomer. Not at all an easy task, considering that most of the records are sealed. " " Worf's father was a traitor! " " No. The evidence was altered to make it appear that way. I found it interesting to read that your father was also at Khitomer, and you are the one who sealed the records. " " You dare insult my father's name?! " " Don't play the wounded Klingon for me, Duras. You don't do it very well. What happened in that council chamber? How did you get Worf to take the blame for you? " " Do not pursue this matter further! " " The son betrays his people to the Romulans just as his father did, Duras. "

" You have never seen death? Then look… and always remember. "

" I'm the only one, Worf! The only one who can prove your innocence! Kill me and you're a traitor forever! " " Then that is how it shall be !! "

" Mr. Worf, your service aboard the Enterprise has been exemplary… until now. "

" I miss her, too. " " Are you my father? " " …Yes. I am your father. "

" Mr. Worf, the Enterprise crew currently includes representatives from thirteen planets. They each have their individual beliefs and values and I respect them all. But they have all chosen to serve Starfleet . If anyone cannot perform his or her duty because of the demands of their society, they should resign. Do you wish to resign? " " No sir. "

Background information [ ]

Production history [ ].

• Final draft script: 4 September 1990 [1]
• Premiere airdate: 5 November 1990
• First UK airdate: 18 May 1994

Story and script [ ]

Re-editing the remastered episode in 2012

• This is the first Star Trek writing credit for Brannon Braga . Braga referred to working on the teleplay as an "illuminating, exhilarating" experience. ( Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion , 2nd ed., p. 146)
• The episode was also the first writing collaboration between Braga and Ronald D. Moore , who were at the time the two youngest members of the writing staff. Braga noted that the experience "launched a long and fruitful partnership." ( Star Trek: The Next Generation 365 , p. 197)
• Michael Piller commented, " I killed K'Ehleyr. The original idea was about Worf's kid and bringing K'Ehleyr back, who was having a relationship with Duras. But when we started talking about how to make the story work, I'm the one who said she should die… You wanted to get to a place where Worf was going to take Duras apart, and there's no real good reason for him to do it unless she dies… he had it coming. " ( Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages , p. 211)

Jonathan Frakes directing " Reunion "

• Ron Moore added, " We love Suzie and that character, but it worked because you cared about her and we made an effort not to do it capriciously and for no reason, just to get her off the show so Worf wouldn't have to deal with her. I have pals on the show and they were upset. It took Worf's character in a different direction, which is sort of what we did with " Sins ." Anybody who watches that episode is moved and outraged by the killing of K'Ehleyr. You're mad and you have that same need for vengeance that Worf does. If we've tapped into those feelings so when Worf goes back to his quarters and grabs that sword and the audience is screaming for Duras' head, then you've done it. You really had to do that scene where Picard calls Worf onto the carpet for what he did and puts it to him. " ( Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages , p. 211)

Cast and characters [ ]

Promotional shot of K'Ehleyr, Worf, and Alexander

• This episode marks the first appearances of Gowron ( Robert O'Reilly ), Alexander Rozhenko ( Jon Steuer ), and Jae ( Tracee Lee Cocco ) on the series and the deaths of K'Ehleyr ( Suzie Plakson ), Duras ( Patrick Massett ), and Chancellor K'mpec ( Charles Cooper ).
• This is the only episode in which Alexander Rozhenko is played by Jon Steuer . In all subsequent episodes of TNG , the young Alexander was played by Brian Bonsall . James Sloyan played a future version of him in " Firstborn ", and Marc Worden played him in DS9 : " Sons and Daughters " and " You Are Cordially Invited ". Jonathan Frakes mentioned that Steuer " was too shy, not a warrior. Probably the reason why he was recast ". (" Departmental Briefing Year Four – Production ", TNG Season 4 DVD special feature)
• This episode marks the final appearance of Michael Rider on the series; in "Reunion" he appears as a security guard which is he just visible, while he was a transporter chief in his previous episodes.

Continuity [ ]

• This episode also marks the first appearance of the Vor'cha -class attack cruiser , the first Klingon vessel designed for any of the spin-off series. Due to budget constraints, earlier episodes reused footage or used models of the K't'inga -class battle cruiser or the Klingon Bird-of-Prey built for the movies. ( Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion , 2nd ed., p. 146)
• The episode also marks the first appearance of the iconic Klingon bat'leth . Visual effects supervisor and martial arts expert Dan Curry designed Worf's bat'leth for this episode and worked with Michael Dorn to develop the movements used in wielding the weapon. ( Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion , 2nd ed., p. 146) Subsequent episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation , Star Trek: Deep Space Nine , Star Trek: Voyager , and Star Trek: Enterprise establish it to be the most commonly-used Klingon weapon. Conversely, the katana-like sword that Duras wields is never seen being used by any other Klingon.
• As of this episode, there are representatives from thirteen planets among the crew of the Enterprise -D.
• In this episode, K'Ehleyr is offered a seat on the High Council, yet in TNG : " Redemption " and subsequent episodes, it is said that women may not serve on the Council. Concerning the place of women, Ronald D. Moore commented:
• The chair in Worf's quarters was also seen in the episodes " Peak Performance ", " Family ", " Redemption ", " New Ground ", " Cost Of Living ", " A Fistful of Datas ", " Birthright, Part I ", " Parallels ", " Genesis ", and " Firstborn " and was used as the command chair aboard the Tarellian starship in the first season episode " Haven ". It was designed by Peter Opsvik. [2] Worf's quarters also feature a Ligonian glavin from the episode " Code of Honor " and the statue of Kahless and Morath which can also be seen in " Peak Performance ", " New Ground ", " Cost Of Living ", " Genesis ", and " Firstborn ".
• It bears noting that both candidates for Klingon Chancellor in this episode are ultimately killed in combat, by Worf, Duras in this episode and Gowron in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode " Tacking Into the Wind ".
• When K'mtar revealed himself to be Alexander in " Firstborn ", from what eventually became an alternate future, Worf asked him to relate the events of K'Ehleyr's death as proof, as Alexander was the only witness.

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• Director Jonathan Frakes remarked, " Rick 's been throwing me nice episodes. Three people got killed, there was murder and revenge. I've been lucky. Suzie was great. A lot of people are sorry she's dead. It's a character that people really loved or hated because she was so big and shameless in her performance. I loved it. " ( Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages , p. 211)
• On fan reaction to the episode, Ron Moore recalled, " All the comments were I loved the show, but why did you have to kill off K'Ehleyr? That's usually the only comment I get. I loved it and I think it works just fine and if that wasn't there you'd be missing a big part of the story where Worf has to embrace his son in the end and finally getting to go after Duras. " ( Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages , p. 202)
• A mission report for this episode by Will Murray was published in The Official Star Trek: The Next Generation Magazine  issue 15 , pp. 42-45.

Video and DVD releases [ ]

• Original UK VHS release (two-episode tapes, CIC Video ): Volume 41, 9 March 1992
• UK re-release (three-episode tapes, Paramount Home Entertainment ): Volume 4.3, 4 June 2001
• As part of the TNG Season 4 DVD collection

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Starring [ ].

• Patrick Stewart as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard
• Jonathan Frakes as Cmdr. William Riker

Also starring [ ]

• LeVar Burton as Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge
• Michael Dorn as Lieutenant Worf
• Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher
• Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi
• Brent Spiner as Lt. Commander Data
• Wil Wheaton as Ensign Wesley Crusher

Guest stars [ ]

• Suzie Plakson as K'Ehleyr
• Robert O'Reilly as Gowron
• Patrick Massett as Duras
• Charles Cooper as K'mpec

Co-stars [ ]

• Jon Steuer as Alexander
• Michael Rider as Security Guard
• April Grace as Transporter Technician
• Basil Wallace as Klingon Guard #1
• Mirron E. Willis as Klingon Guard #2

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• Rachen Assapiomonwait as Nelson
• Majel Barrett as USS Enterprise -D computer voice
• Michael Braveheart as Martinez
• Tracee Lee Cocco as Jae
• B.J. Davis as Klingon guard
• Jeremy Doyle as operations ensign
• Eben Ham as operations division ensign
• Tim McCormack as Bennett
• Lorine Mendell as Diana Giddings
• Lincoln Simonds as security officer
• Natalie Wood as Bailey
• Female operations division officer
• Five primary school children
• Gowron's Klingon guard
• K'mpec's Klingon guard
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• Vorn officer 1 and 2

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• Chris Doyle as stunt double for Patrick Massett
• Rusty McClennon as stunt double for Michael Dorn

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• June Jordan – stand-in for Jon Steuer
• Nora Leonhardt – stand-in for Marina Sirtis
• Tim McCormack – stand-in for Brent Spiner
• Lorine Mendell – stand-in for Gates McFadden
• Richard Sarstedt – stand-in for Jonathan Frakes
• Dennis Tracy – stand-in for Patrick Stewart
• Guy Vardaman – stand-in for Wil Wheaton
• James Washington – stand-in for Michael Dorn

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Suzie Plakson's Romance With Worf Started A Small Feud Between Star Trek Writers

Romance can be pretty complicated when you're a Starfleet Officer, especially if you're Lieutenant Commander Worf, a Klingon who was raised by humans. Worf, played by Michael Dorn, was a major character on "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," and "Star Trek: Picard," and over the course of those three series he was given two major, tragic love interests. His romance and marriage with Jadzia Dax  (Terry Farrell) on "Deep Space Nine" has become a favorite pairing of many "Star Trek" fans (myself included), but he had another love affair that ended in despair, with a half-Klingon ambassador named K'ehleyr, played by Suzie Plakson. Originally, however, there were plans for a different character played by Plakson to end up in a romance with Worf, leading to a bit of a spat between the writers on "The Next Generation." 

In the book " Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Star Trek Voyages " by Edward Gross and Mark A. Altman, director Cliff Bole and writer/director Tracy Tormé shared their opinions on Plakson's characters in "Star Trek: The Next Generation," and it sounds like things weren't as diplomatic behind-the-scenes as Starfleet might hope for. There also seemed to be some dissent on Plakson's performance as well, but thankfully she was invited back for roles on "Star Trek: Voyager" and "Star Trek: Enterprise," giving "Star Trek" fans four different Plakson-played characters to love. 

A half-Klingon in place of a Vulcan caused a minor feud

The book reveals that initially there were plans for Plakson's character, the Vulcan Dr. Selar from Tormé's episode "The Schizoid Man," to become entangled romantically with everyone's favorite grumpy Klingon. Unfortunately, there were already plans in place for the episode "The Emissary," which introduces the half-Klingon ambassador K'Ehleyr, a strong-willed woman who refuses to let Klingon culture dictate anything about her life. Tormé felt that the idea behind "The Emissary" was "obvious," and he declared that "had it been a Vulcan, it would have been a lot more interesting." A Vulcan would have made the potential for Worf's son, Alexander, much less likely, however, and getting to see Worf be the worst dad in the galaxy is an integral part of his character. 

Bole, who directed the episode, had his own thoughts on Plakson's role:

"I think I let [Suzie Plakson] get overboard a little bit. She was a little too broad, but she's a talented lady. I think the Klingon shows are fun to do, because you can go a little broad with them. Who the hell knows what a Klingon is anyway? Who knows how Klingons make love? In 'The Emissary' I came up with that thing where she digs into his hand and there's all the blood. I did that on set. I was wondering what these people do, and I had the image of bones breaking and felt that's what they do when they get it on."

Excuse me, Mr. Bole, but is there really any other way to play a Klingon? After playing an extremely restrained Vulcan, who can blame her for going big and bold as a half-Klingon? 

K'Ehleyr's impact on Worf

K'Ehleyr first appeared in the season 2 episode "The Emissary," but she returned in season 4 for "Reunion," in which she introduces Worf to his son Alexander, whom he had no idea existed. There's also a pretty serious problem at the head of the Klingon Empire, as K'Mpec (Charles Cooper), the head of the Klingon High Council, has been poisoned. If the villainous Duras (Patrick Massett) takes over the Empire, the Khitomer Accords that led to the alliance between Klingons and the Federation would likely be destroyed. Picard (Patrick Stewart) must help make Gowron (Robert O'Reilly) the new head of the Council or face potential war. Unfortunately, K'Ehleyr gets caught in the middle of the conflict and ends up dead, leaving Worf a single parent. Jonathan Frakes, who starred in the series as Commander Riker and directed "Reunion," felt that Plakson didn't get her proper due from some audiences, saying:

"I've been lucky. Suzie was great. A lot of people are sorry she's dead. It's a character that people really loved or hated because she was so big and shameless in her performance. I loved it."

K'Ehleyr is one of the few women who could really hold their own against Worf, and Plakson's performance made her as powerful and intense as any of the other Klingons. It's a bummer that we didn't get to see Worf have a relationship with Dr. Selar and that K'Ehleyr died to advance the plot, but at least we got to see Plakson give two very different "Star Trek" performances her all. 

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How Love Changed Our Favorite Klingon Worf

'Worf’s growth throughout the series explores questions of honor, pride and what it means to 'be a man.''

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In the Star Trek Universe, Klingons are presented as being hyper-masculine, exemplifying all the unhealthy views of “traditional masculinity” in western society. They are highly patriarchal and prideful warriors singularly focused on maintaining a reputation of strength. Any signs of emotions that aren’t antagonistic or hostile are considered weak and unbecoming. This mentality permeates to every level of their culture from their dislike of bathing and doctors to the fact that there’s no Klingon word for “jolly.” Chances are that you’d never encounter a Klingon ship willing to ask for directions either.

When we first meet Worf he is the epitome of toxic masculinity. Born on the Klingon homeworld but raised by humans, he is insecure about his heritage and constantly feels the need to prove his “Klingon-ness.” This insecurity manifests as constant suggestions to Captain Picard to be more aggressive in his actions and an initially detached demeanor with his crewmates.

His first significant romance is with K'Ehleyr , a half-Klingon, half-human woman, who similarly feels trapped between two cultures. However, unlike Worf, she rebuffs Klingon values and embraces her human side. She even refuses multiple proposals from him that she believes are made to appease his arcane concepts of obligation. Although she is eventually killed by Duras — a political figure in the Klingon empire — she secretly gives birth to their son Alexander.

Her devastating demise shows Worf the consequences of holding on too rigidly to concepts of “honor.” The reason they had ultimately not wed was because Worf was disgraced in the Klingon culture, and he did not want to bring shame to his son. Now, suddenly a single parent, he is forced to question his views on manhood while raising a young boy.

It is his son's presence on the ship that becomes the catalyst for his relationship with Counselor Deanna Troi . Since Alexander wasn’t brought up with Klingon values, she acts as a mediator and surrogate mother for the two. Worf eventually asks her to formalize this arrangement and become Alexander’s “Sol-Chim,” or godmother. While helping raise his son, she encourages him to be more vulnerable and consider the effects of his egocentric actions on others.

Her influence is best exemplified in the Season 5 episode “Ethics'' where Worf is thought to be permanently paralyzed after an accident. He decides it would be preferential to be put to death than continue to live in this new reality. Deanna is the one who pushes him to reevaluate his priorities and consider his son’s well-being above his own selfish pride.

At the end of the episode, after a miracle treatment of course, we see Worf acquiesce to letting Alexander assist him when he struggles with his physical therapy. It’s through Deanna's guidance that he comes to realize there's more strength in dealing with your emotions than in suppressing them and lashing out. Although their connection is further explored in “Parallels,” where the two are married in an alternate timeline, they pursue a short-lived relationship which ends off-screen.

Finally, we come to Jadzia Dax , who can arguably be called the love of his life. Unlike his previous romantic partners, Jadzia did something that no one from his past truly did. Instead of pushing him to accept the morality of human culture, she embraced Klingon heritage. Although, during much of the show, most Klingons are focused on maintaining their image instead of the ethical demands of honor; Jadzia saw the nobility in their traditions. Her previous host, Curzon Dax, was a top Ambassador during numerous negotiations with Kllingons and had earned the respect of their people. As a Trill, Jadzia inherited his memories and admiration for their heritage. We see her commitment to this in the episode “Blood Oath,” when she follows through with a promise Curzon made to a group of Klingons. She does this not out of obligation, but because she genuinely feels it is right and honorable. This way, much like Worf, although she is “othered” among the Klingons, she is still immersed in its culture.

When Worf arrives on DS9, Jadzia welcomes him with advice, companionship, and Klingon Opera. She also earns his respect by continuously challenging his more sexist beliefs. When he mistakenly assumes her Klingon training Holo-program belonged to her previous male host, she assures him it’s hers. When she challenges him to a bat’leth match in “The Way of the Warrior” and notices he’s holding back, she tells him not to. Even in their courtship, it’s Jadzia who makes the first move and is a constant source of support in Klingon matters. When Worf is temporarily given command of a Klingon bird-of-prey in “Soldiers of the Empire,” she joins him after noticing the tense dynamic of the crew and expertly handles those on board.Through their relationship, we see Worf evolve; and once they decide to get married, he is the one planning their dream wedding for months beforehand. This illustrates his sense of security both in their relationship and his masculinity to take on something usually considered to be the bride’s prerogative.

We also see a shift in his understanding of “honor” while with Jadzia. On a mission, where she is severely wounded, he has to make a choice between saving his wife or completing his duty. Instead of abandoning her and pursuing “victory in battle” — which is certainly the Klingon way —  he decides to rescue her instead. This results in a blemish on his record, a blow to the war, and a loss at the chance of ever getting a command position. In that moment, he decided that sometimes the most honorable thing to do is perhaps not what a traditional Klingon might do. Unfortunately, as Jadzia and Worf were planning on starting a family, she was suddenly attacked and died just the same. But their relationship left him changed for the better.

Worf’s growth throughout the series explores questions of honor, pride and what it means to “be a man.” While initially conforming to the mandates of masculinity prescribed by Klingon culture, he slowly evolves his beliefs through the emotional connections he makes with others. Ultimately, these relationships allow him to reexamine his values and create his own understanding of honor. It is the love he receives, and in turn, gives to others that transforms his beliefs and we could all learn a lesson through his experiences.

This article was originally published on May 14, 2021.

Zoe Malik (she/her) is a lifelong Star Trek fan and writer based in New York. She is currently the News Producer at Full Frontal with Samantha Bee and occasional producer/writer for YouTube channels including TheTryGuys. Before pursuing her passion for writing she was the Science Researcher Coordinator at NYU Langone Medical Center.

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Posted: July 4, 2024 | Last updated: July 4, 2024

Star Trek’s Second Most Famous Vulcan Is Always Heard And Never Seen

Everybody knows that the most famous Vulcan in Star Trek history is Mr. Spock, thanks in large part to the perfect performance from Leonard Nimoy. The Next Generation didn’t have a Vulcan in the main cast, but many fans of that show consider Dr. Selar as their favorite member of that logic-loving race. What is incredible about her popularity is that Selar only appeared onscreen in one episode, but her character was kept alive thanks to numerous name drops and even a starring role in a hit series of Star Trek books.

The Schizoid Man

Considering that she only appeared in a single episode, you might need a refresher on who Selar is. She is a doctor who works alongside Beverly Crusher in sickbay, and she is played by fan-favorite Trek actor Suzie Plakson.

The TNG episode “The Schizoid Man” was the first appearance of this Vulcan (she examined the cranky cyberneticist Dr. Graves while he was still alive) and Plakson’s first appearance in the franchise, but it most certainly wouldn’t be her last.

She Almost Dated Worf

After “The Schizoid Man,” Selar never appeared onscreen again. That wasn’t the original plan for her character, though. Writer Tracy Tormé wanted this Vulcan to have a relationship with Worf, but had to ditch those plans when the writing staff developed K’Ehleyr, the half-Klingon, half-human ambassador who would go on to become the mother of Worf’s child.

In a fun twist, Selar actor Suzie Plakson ended up playing K’Ehleyr in three episodes before her character was killed, leaving Worf to become the worst single father in the galaxy. It is perhaps because of the actor taking on this new role that we never saw her Vulcan doctor onscreen again.

Weirdly enough, though, the show constantly name-dropped her character into the final season, and she was very nearly referenced in the series finale.

Selar Name-Dropped

One example of Dr. Selar being referenced is in the episode “Tapestry,” where we hear that she is treating those wounded by the same Lenarian assault that nearly killed Captain Picard. In “Suspicions,” Dr. Crusher tries to get Guinan to see Selar for a tennis elbow treatment, but Guinan explains she is very picky about her doctors.

Later, Selar helps scan the body of Ned Quint in “Sub Rosa” (the episode where Crusher falls in love with a ghost), and Crusher wanted to consult with her in “Genesis” but ended up getting attacked by a de-evolved (yes, more than usual) Mr. Worf.

Again, these were just name drops and not appearances, but Selar was important enough to even be referenced in alternate realities, including the one in “Yesterday’s Enterprise” and in the warp bubble pocket universe of “Remember Me.”

Speaking of alternate realities, if a line hadn’t been cut, then Selar would have been referenced in the series finale “All Good Things” in the anti-time past created by the mysterious anti-time anomaly.

Selar Off Screen

Dr. Selar also had the honor of being chosen as a main character by prolific Star Trek author Peter David for his New Frontier books. The gimmick of that popular series was that it followed the adventures of a new starship, the USS Excalibur, whose crew was a mix of original characters and returning favorites.

Selar is the chief medical officer, and she works with TNG cameo characters like Commander Shelby and Robin Lefler, each of whom is now a main character.

When comparing Selar and Spock, it’s interesting to note that she has remained so popular despite only appearing in a single episode. Nimoy’s Vulcan appeared throughout The Original Series, in all six of that era’s films, and even appeared in TNG as well as the first two reboot movies.

He’s the character’s most famous Vulcan, but to this writer, the second-most famous will always be Selar, the wonderful Suzie Plakson character that the writers just couldn’t stop obsessing over.

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The Enterprise addresses the emergency of an old Klingon ship coming out of stasis and ready to fight the Federation. A half-Human/half Klingon emissary arrives to help, who once knew Worf i... Read all The Enterprise addresses the emergency of an old Klingon ship coming out of stasis and ready to fight the Federation. A half-Human/half Klingon emissary arrives to help, who once knew Worf intimately. The Enterprise addresses the emergency of an old Klingon ship coming out of stasis and ready to fight the Federation. A half-Human/half Klingon emissary arrives to help, who once knew Worf intimately.

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• Goofs When Captain Picard greets Admiral Gromek, he says, "My compliments, Admiral," but "compliments" are never given to a superior officer. They are only given to officers junior to the speaker. He should have said, "My respects, Admiral." The rule is: compliments to juniors, respects to seniors.

[the Enterprise approaches the T'Ong, a Klingon battle cruiser]

Lt. Commander Data : Sensors show life forms aboard, but I am unable to ascertain whether they are awake or dormant; however, their propulsion system is inactive, so I would hypothesize that the crew is asleep.

[the Klingon ship fires at them]

Lt. Commander Data : However, I could be in error.

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1. which chancellor shall we be killing this week.

It says something about the state of Klingon politics when the assassination of both a contender for, then actual sitting, Chancellor can be seen as a good thing. Yet Worf, enigma that he is, manages to kill two men and receive varying levels of thanks for it - depending on which captain is in charge.

In Reunion, Duras returns, and the audience are introduced to Gowron. At this point in history, both men are vying for the position of Chancellor of the high council. However, Duras murders Ambassador K'Ehleyr, who was of course Worf's mate. While, in Klingon society at least, Worf was well within his rights to exact vengeance on the man, Picard is furious. This is more complicated than revenge - Worf effectively cleared the way for Gowron to ascend to the chancellorship, which was (at that stage) risky. 

Though for years Gowron's position kept the alliance with the Federation in place, the Dominion War complicated matters, as did General Martok's growing popularity among the troops. With Gowron's ego spiralling, Worf once again took to murder, killing Gowron and placing the mantle on Martok's brow. This incident is slightly murkier as Captain Sisko effectively egged the man on.

Worf is a complicated figure in Star Trek . Many of his actions seem rash, even reckless. Yet the saving grace for everyone's favourite Klingon is that, unless your name is Alexander, Worf is a genuinely decent man, who more often than not means well. He may take time to learn how to play with others, but isn't that simple part of his charm?

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