The Klingon Defense Force (KDF) is one of the playable factions in Star Trek Online. The KDF is the military arm of the Klingon Empire. Klingon Defense Force vessels typically carry an "I.K.S." prefix.
Since the events of Star Trek: Nemesis, the Klingon Empire has expanded its territory, notably its take over of the Gorn homeworld, but also various other species such as the Nausicaans and the Orion. As such these species serve in the KDF. Letheans offered assistance in the form of mercenary work for the Klingon Empire, and as such are available to them as a playable race in game although they are not a fully admitted member of the Klingon Empire.
Background[]
- See Klingon Empire for details.
Klingon culture values tradition, ritual, and above all, honor. All Klingons are expected to become warriors, and those who are unable to fight are obliged to commit ritual suicide. In 2405, the relative peace between the Federation and the Empire is ended and the KDF leads the Empire's expansionist and counter-Undine campaigns under Chancellor J'mpok.
In 2411, a new Klingon Civil War broke out following the arrival of J'Ula to the 25th Century, who addressed the High Council of J'mpok's dishonorable deeds. The war concludes following the fall of J'mpok in the hands of J'Ula in a duel to the death in the Great Hall during the final battle of Qo'noS. However, J'Ula passes the Chancellorship to L'Rell, who was cloned by Tenavik and the monks on Boreth as a replacement of J'mpok, instead.
Player Characters[]
Like other factions, KDF players must choose a career (analogous to a 'class' from other MMORPGs) and a species (or race). Neither can be subsequently altered. Later, when the player reaches a higher rank, a starship must also be selected, which can, however, be changed at any time.
Classes[]
In Star Trek Online players may choose which career they wish their character to adopt. Players are able to currently choose from the following three careers:
Tactical | Engineering | Science |
Each profession has its own advantages (and, of course, disadvantages) in the game play of Star Trek Online.
Races[]
Klingon characters have a range of races to choose from, each of which offers unique traits and abilities. A player's choice of race is important and cannot be changed, so it is advisable to choose carefully.
Species | Acquisition | Innate traits |
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Cardassian |
1000 | Space bonus: Recalled Tactics Gain a stack of Recalled Tactics once every 5 seconds during combat
Ground: Bonus Resistance to:
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Ferasan |
600 | Ground bonus:
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Gorn |
Free | Ground bonus:
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Klingon (TNG) |
Free | Ground bonus:
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Klingon (Discovery) |
Free | Ground bonus:
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Lethean |
Free | Ground bonus & clickable ability:
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Liberated Borg |
Lifetime subscribers only |
Space bonus:
Ground bonus:
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Nausicaan |
Free | Space bonus:
Ground bonus:
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Orion |
Free | Ground bonus & clickable ability (females):
Ground bonus & clickable ability (males):
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Talaxian |
Lifetime subscribers only |
Space & Ground bonus:
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Trill (joined) |
600 | Space bonus:
Ground Bonus:
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Alien |
Free | No species trait, instead Alien captains are given one extra trait slot each for ground and space |
Starships[]
There are four main types of playable Klingon Defense Force vessel, each with numerous sub-types for different ranks and styles of play, and each of those sub-types with a number of cosmetic variants.
Bird-of-Prey | Raptor | Battle Cruiser | Warship |
Storyline missions[]
The Klingon Defense Force has several arcs of faction-exclusive missions, after which they join the regular mission flow.
Tutorial: End of Watch | |
The following Episode Arc cannot be replayed. You are the Second Officer on board the Klingon Bird-of-Prey and in charge of the night watch. Your shift is coming to an end. A Klingon ship is a dangerous place, but it's even more dangerous in the middle of a Starfleet attack. | |
“End of Watch” • “Red Alert!” • “Intruder Alert” • “Challenge for Command” • “Your New Command” • “Journey to Qo'noS” • “First City” |
Empire | |
A simple prisoner transfer has led to a winding path of intrigue. Can one man affect the entire Klingon Empire? | |
“Duties of Command” • “The Hunt is On” • “Space Chase” • “Manhunt” • “Friend or Foe” • “Task Force Operations: Romulan Imperial Minefield” |
Warzone | |
The alliance between the Klingon Empire and the Federation is broken, perhaps forever. Sometimes within your own borders, you must defend your Empire... even if that means fighting your own people. | |
“Bringing Down the House” • “The House Always Wins” |
Vigilance | |
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. You cannot rest, or you risk giving your enemies an opening to victory. | |
“Mars, the Bringer of War” • “Alpha” |
Fek'Ihri Return | |
An ancient enemy has invaded the heart of the Empire. To defeat them, you must become a hero of legend. | |
“Blood of the Empire” • “Destiny” • “Afterlife” |
See also[]
External Links[]
- Klingon Defense Force at Memory Alpha, the Star Trek Wiki.
- Klingon Defense Force at Memory Beta, the non-canon Star Trek Wiki.
Klingon Defense Force
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Details | Klingon Defense Force • Klingon Empire • Klingon • Gorn • Orion • Nausicaan • Lethean • Ferasan • Great House • Qo'noS • Klingon Academy • Rura Penthe • Boreth • Ganalda Station | |
Ground Forces | War Targ • Bekk • Warrior • Officer • Munitions Officer • Targ Handler • Swordmaster • Dahar Master | |
Starships | To'Duj Fighter • Bird-of-Prey (Prime Timeline) • Bird-of-Prey (Kelvin Timeline) • Raptor Escort • Klingon Battle Cruiser • Negh'Var Warship • Vo'Quv Dreadnought • Bortasqu' Dreadnought Battlecruiser | |
NPCs | B'vat • Galera • J'mpok • Ja'rod • Jurlek • K'Gan • K'men • K'Valk • Kagran • Kahless • Koren • Martok • Nin'Yan • Rodek • Alexander Rozhenko • Sirella • Temek • Torg • Worf | |
NPC starships | I.K.S. Batlh • I.K.S. Bortasqu' • I.K.S. Chot • I.K.S. Kal'Ruq • I.K.S. Kang • I.K.S. Kor • I.K.S. Kri’stak • I.K.S. Lukara • I.K.V. Quv • I.K.S. Seg'pa • I.K.S. Rotarran • I.K.S. Targ (B'rel class) • I.K.S. Targ (Klothos class) • I.K.S. Worvig |
Factions by Quadrant
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α | Breen Confederacy • Cardassian Union • Deferi • Drantzuli • Federation (Starfleet) • Ferengi Alliance • Kentari Union • Lukari Concordium • Na'kuhl • Tholian Assembly • True Way Alliance • Tzenkethi Coalition |
β | Federation (Starfleet • DSC Starfleet • TOS Starfleet) • Gorn Hegemony • Iconian • Klingon Empire (Klingon Defense Force) • Klingon Empire Rebels • Klingons (2256) • Nausicaan • Orion Syndicate • Romulan Republic • Romulan Star Empire • Reman Resistance • Son'a • Vulcan |
γ | Dominion • Fek'Ihri Horde • Hur'q |
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