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Information about Toral, the earliest known patriarch of the House of Duras, is limited to | Information about Toral, the earliest known patriarch of the House of Duras, is limited to | ||
members of the Federation and all that is known is that he is the father of Duras, the warrior | members of the Federation and all that is known is that he is the father of Duras, the warrior | ||
− | defeated in combat by Captain Jonathan Archer at the edge of the Delphic Expanse in | + | defeated in combat by Captain Jonathan Archer at the edge of the Delphic Expanse in 2153 <u><i>((1))</i></u> and |
− | that he was a distinguished poker player.2 | + | that he was a distinguished poker player. <u><i>((2))</i></u> <br><br> |
Duras was the captain of the IKS Bortha, and attempted to free Klingon prisoners | Duras was the captain of the IKS Bortha, and attempted to free Klingon prisoners | ||
believed to be aboard the USS Enterprise NX-01. He was fired upon by the Enterprise in what | believed to be aboard the USS Enterprise NX-01. He was fired upon by the Enterprise in what | ||
− | was believed to be an unprovoked attack, crippling the Bortha.3 | + | was believed to be an unprovoked attack, crippling the Bortha. <u><i>((3))</i></u><br><br> |
− | Ja’rod was the leader of the House of Duras and the father of Duras, Lursa and B’Etor . | + | Ja’rod was the leader of the House of Duras and the father of Duras, Lursa and B’Etor. |
In 2366 and was accused of sending classified defense codes to the Romulans who used the | In 2366 and was accused of sending classified defense codes to the Romulans who used the | ||
codes to massacre the colony, including over 4,000 men, women and children. It is believed that | codes to massacre the colony, including over 4,000 men, women and children. It is believed that | ||
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misinformation by the Romulans or other factions deliberately falsified facts to imply that either | misinformation by the Romulans or other factions deliberately falsified facts to imply that either | ||
− | Ja’rod or Mogh, Son of Worf had sent this information, but there is no clear, discernible facts.4 | + | Ja’rod or Mogh, Son of Worf had sent this information, but there is no clear, discernible facts. <u><i>((4))</i></u> <br><br> |
Duras was a leader of the House of Duras and contender for chancellor after the | Duras was a leader of the House of Duras and contender for chancellor after the | ||
impending death of Chancellor K’mpec. Duras was accused of the dishonorable act of poisoning | impending death of Chancellor K’mpec. Duras was accused of the dishonorable act of poisoning | ||
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during the Rite of Succession, Duras honorably challenged and defeated the ambassador. Before | during the Rite of Succession, Duras honorably challenged and defeated the ambassador. Before | ||
Duras was able to complete the Rite of Succession and gain his rightful place as chancellor, Worf | Duras was able to complete the Rite of Succession and gain his rightful place as chancellor, Worf | ||
− | murdered him aboard the bridge of his own ship, the IKS Vorn.5 | + | murdered him aboard the bridge of his own ship, the IKS Vorn. <u><i>((5))</i></u><br><br> |
Lursa and B’Etor were the misguided sisters of Duras -- Lursa the elder and B’Etor, the | Lursa and B’Etor were the misguided sisters of Duras -- Lursa the elder and B’Etor, the | ||
younger -- who believed that the Romulans might be able to assist in keeping the Klingon | younger -- who believed that the Romulans might be able to assist in keeping the Klingon | ||
− | Empire together during the Klingon Civil War. 6 After a number of challenges to Gowron and his | + | Empire together during the Klingon Civil War. <u><i>((6))</i></u> After a number of challenges to Gowron and his |
followers went astray, Lursa and B’Etor joined forces with the El-Aurian scientist Soran, but | followers went astray, Lursa and B’Etor joined forces with the El-Aurian scientist Soran, but | ||
− | were killed by the USS Enterprise NCC-1701D.7 | + | were killed by the USS Enterprise NCC-1701D. <u><i>((7))</i></u> <br><br> |
Toral is the illegitimate son of Duras, considered a member of the House of Duras. His | Toral is the illegitimate son of Duras, considered a member of the House of Duras. His | ||
existence was brought to the attention of the High Command on Stardate 44995.3 when he, as | existence was brought to the attention of the High Command on Stardate 44995.3 when he, as | ||
the only son of Duras, Son of Ja’rod, was denied his rightful place as a contender for the | the only son of Duras, Son of Ja’rod, was denied his rightful place as a contender for the | ||
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chancellorship according to the Rights of Succession. Chancellor Gowron refused to allow Toral | chancellorship according to the Rights of Succession. Chancellor Gowron refused to allow Toral | ||
− | to be heard, forcing a civil war which Toral neither wanted no intended.8 | + | to be heard, forcing a civil war which Toral neither wanted no intended. <u><i>((8))</i></u><br><br> |
In an attempt to prevent the Klingon Empire from dividing further Toral, along with his | In an attempt to prevent the Klingon Empire from dividing further Toral, along with his | ||
aunts Lursa and B’Etor, even risked contacting the Romulans to keep the Klingon Empire | aunts Lursa and B’Etor, even risked contacting the Romulans to keep the Klingon Empire | ||
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with him and his forces, defeating the Duras army. As punishment, Gowron offered Toral’s life to | with him and his forces, defeating the Duras army. As punishment, Gowron offered Toral’s life to | ||
Worf, son of Mogh and in an unexpected display of honor, Worf chose not to take the young | Worf, son of Mogh and in an unexpected display of honor, Worf chose not to take the young | ||
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Four years later, Toral again tried to regain his honor when he planted a bomb in the | Four years later, Toral again tried to regain his honor when he planted a bomb in the | ||
Great Hall. Toral joined with Chernoth, granddaughter of the assassin know as the Albino, but | Great Hall. Toral joined with Chernoth, granddaughter of the assassin know as the Albino, but | ||
after assessing her motives to be less than honorable -- her intention was to kill the Dahar Master | after assessing her motives to be less than honorable -- her intention was to kill the Dahar Master | ||
− | Kor -- Toral exposes her, allowing Kor to defeat and kill Chernoth.10 | + | Kor -- Toral exposes her, allowing Kor to defeat and kill Chernoth. <u><i>((10))</i></u><br><br> |
A year later, Toral, in an attempt to retrieve the Sword of Kahless from the Gamma | A year later, Toral, in an attempt to retrieve the Sword of Kahless from the Gamma | ||
Quadrant, but was defeated by Kor, Worf and Jadzia Dax. The aforementioned trio launched the | Quadrant, but was defeated by Kor, Worf and Jadzia Dax. The aforementioned trio launched the | ||
− | sword into space, forever depriving the Empire of one of its ancient artifacts.11 | + | sword into space, forever depriving the Empire of one of its ancient artifacts. <u><i>((11))</i></u><br><br> |
The fate of the House of Duras is debatable as there is no reference proving its | The fate of the House of Duras is debatable as there is no reference proving its | ||
− | disillusion by either Gowron or Chancellor Martok. | + | disillusion by either Gowron or Chancellor Martok. <br><br> |
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− | + | <b><u>Footnotes</u></b><br><br> | |
− | + | <u><i>((1))</i></u> James A. Goodman. (2003). Star Trek: Enterprise 2x19, “Judgment.” <br> | |
− | + | <u><i>((2))</i></u> Sandy Schofield, Dean Wesley Smith, Kristine Kathryn Rusch. (1993). <u><i>Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The Big Game.</i></u> New York: Pocket Books. <br> | |
− | + | <u><i>((3))</i></u> Goodman.<br> | |
− | + | <u><i>((4))</i></u> Les Landau. (1990). Star Trek: The Next Generation 3x17, “Sins of the Father.” <br> | |
− | + | <u><i>((5))</i></u> Jonathan Frakes. (1990). Star Trek: The Next Generation 4x07, “Reunion.” <br> | |
− | + | <u><i>((6))</i></u> Cliff Bole. (1991) Star Trek: The Next Generation, 4x26, “Redemption.” <br> | |
− | (1994). Star Trek Generations. | + | <u><i>((7))</i></u> David Carson. (1994). Star Trek Generations. <br> |
− | + | <u><i>((8))</i></u> Bole. <br> | |
− | + | <u><i>((9))</i></u> David Carson (1991). Star Trek: The Next Generation, 5x01, Redemption II.” <br> | |
− | Kirk | + | <u><i>((10))</i></u> Leonard Kirk (1995). Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, No, 31, “Remembrance.” <br> |
− | + | <u><i>((11))</i></u> LeVar Burton. (1995). Star Trek: Deep Space Nine 4x09, “The Sword of Kahless.” <br><br> | |
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* [http://memory-alpha.org/wiki/Toral/ Toral] | * [http://memory-alpha.org/wiki/Toral/ Toral] | ||
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http://memory-alpha.org/wiki/Lursa <br> | http://memory-alpha.org/wiki/Lursa <br> | ||
http://memory-alpha.org/wiki/B'Etor <br> | http://memory-alpha.org/wiki/B'Etor <br> | ||
− | + | Bole, C. (1991) Star Trek: The Next Generation, 4x26, “Redemption.” <br> | |
− | + | Burton, L. (1995). Star Trek: Deep Space Nine 4x09, “The Sword of Kahless.” <br> | |
− | + | Carson, D. (1991). Star Trek: The Next Generation, 5x01, Redemption II.” <br> | |
− | < | + | (1994). Star Trek Generations. <br> |
− | <br><br> | + | Frakes, J. (1990). Star Trek: The Next Generation 4x07, “Reunion.” <br> |
+ | Goodman, J. A. (2003). Star Trek: Enterprise 2x19, “Judgment.” <br> | ||
+ | Kirk, L. (1995). Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, No, 31, “Remembrance.” <br> | ||
+ | Landau, L. (1990). Star Trek: The Next Generation 3x17, “Sins of the Father.” <br> | ||
+ | Schofield, S., Smith, D. W., Rusch, K. K. (1993). <u><i>Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The Big Game.</i></u> | ||
+ | New York: Pocket Books.<br><br> | ||
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HEROES OF THE EMPIRE
The House of Durasby David R. A Grate The House of Duras was once considered one of the Great Houses of the Klingon
Empire and was extremely active both within and outside of the Empire. It is very difficult to
obtain accurate information about the House of Duras from the Klingon Empire, so unfortunately
most references herein are courtesy of the Freedom of Information act of the United Federation
of Planets and ship and station logs available through the library of Omega Prime. Footnotes MembersSources
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