Editing Klingon Defense Force

{{playablefactioninfo
| name = Klingon Defense Force
| faction = Klingon
| release = 2010
| species = [[Klingon]]<br />[[Gorn]]<br />[[Nausicaan]]<br />[[Lethean]]<br />[[Orion]]<br />[[Ferasan]]<br />[[Joined Trill]]<br />[[Alien]]<br />and more...
| status = Playable Faction
| quadrant = Beta Quadrant
| capital = Qo'noS
| leader = Chancellor [[L'Rell]]
| alliance_relations = Member
| emblem = Klingon Empire Emblem.png
}}
The '''Klingon Defense Force''' (KDF) is one of the [[playable faction]]s in ''[[Star Trek Online]]''. The KDF is the military arm of the [[Klingon Empire]]. Klingon Defense Force vessels typically carry an [[Ship prefix|"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 [[Nausicaan]]s and the [[Orion]]. As such these species serve in the KDF. [[Lethean]]s 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 [[Federation-Klingon War (2405-2410)|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]]. 
[[File:L'Rell (Clone).png|thumb|L'Rell, Chancellor of the Klingon Empire in 2411. |207x207px]]
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 [[MMORPG]]s) 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===
:''[[Profession|See main article: Profession]]''
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:

{| style = "margin:0 auto; width=320px;"
| style="padding:0 3em;" | [[File:Tactical Officer Candidate (Klingon) icon.png|link=Tactical]]
| style="padding:0 3em;" | [[File:Engineering Officer Candidate (Klingon) icon.png|link=Engineering]]
| style="padding:0 3em;" | [[File:Science Officer Candidate (Klingon) icon.png|link=Science]]
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Tactical]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Engineering]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[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.

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===Starships===
:''[[Klingon playable starship|See main article: Klingon playable 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.

{| style = "margin:0 auto; width=320px;"
| style="padding:0 3em;" | [[File:Klingon B'rel Bird-of-Prey (B'rel).png|100px|link=Klingon Bird-of-Prey]]
| style="padding:0 3em;" | [[File:Klingon Raptor (Somraw).png|100px|link=Raptor]]
| style="padding:0 3em;" | [[File:Klingon Battle Cruiser (K't'inga).png|100px|link=Battle Cruiser]]
| style="padding:0 3em;" | [[File:VoQuv Carrier Flying.jpg|100px|link=Klingon Warship]]
|-
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey|Bird-of-Prey]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Raptor]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Battle Cruiser]]
| style="text-align:center;" | [[Klingon Warship|Warship]]
|}{{clear}}

==Storyline missions==
The Klingon Defense Force has several arcs of faction-exclusive missions, after which they join the regular mission flow.
{{EpisodeArc
|color = #800000
|image = File:Episode Arc - Klingon Tutorial.png
|link = [[Tutorial|Tutorial: End of Watch]]
|description = ''The following Episode Arc cannot be replayed.''<br>
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.
|missions = {{mission|End of Watch}} • {{mission|Red Alert!}} • {{mission|Intruder Alert}} • {{mission|Challenge for Command}} • {{mission|Your New Command}} • {{mission|Journey to Qo'noS}} • {{mission|First City}}
}}
{{EpisodeArc
|color = #800000
|image = File:Episode Arc - Empire.png
|link = [[Story Arc: Empire|Empire]]
|description = A [[Franklin Drake|simple prisoner]] transfer has led to a winding path of intrigue.<br>
Can one man affect the entire [[Klingon Empire]]?
|missions = {{mission|Duties of Command}} • {{mission|The Hunt is On}} • {{mission|Space Chase}} • {{mission|Manhunt}} • {{mission|Friend or Foe}} • {{mission|Task Force Operations: Romulan Imperial Minefield}}
}}
{{EpisodeArc
|color = #800000
|image = File:Episode Arc - Warzone.png
|link = [[Story Arc: Warzone|Warzone]]
|description = The alliance between the [[Klingon Empire]] and the [[Federation]] is broken, perhaps forever.<br>
Sometimes within your own borders, you must defend your Empire... even if that means fighting your own people.
|missions = {{mission|Bringing Down the House}} • {{mission|The House Always Wins}}
}}
{{EpisodeArc
|color = #800000
|image = File:Episode Arc - Vigilance.png
|link = [[Story Arc: Vigilance|Vigilance]]
|description = The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. You cannot rest, or you risk giving your enemies an opening to victory.
|missions = {{mission|Mars, the Bringer of War}} • {{mission|Alpha}}
}}
{{EpisodeArc
|color = #800000
|image = File:Episode Arc - Fek'Ihri Return.png
|link = [[Story Arc: Fek'Ihri Return|Fek'Ihri Return]]
|description = An [[Fek'Ihri|ancient enemy]] has invaded the heart of the Empire. To defeat them, you must become a hero of legend.
|missions = {{mission|Blood of the Empire}} • {{mission|Destiny}} • {{mission|Afterlife}} • {{mission|The Gates of Gre'thor}}
}}

==See also==
*[[Klingon Empire Rebel]]
*[[Klingon 2256]]

==External Links==
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