WEAREBORG4102 0 Posted December 23, 2004 Are they getting soft? In the first season of TOS, Kor mentions that the smallest crime will be dealt with death. No trial, no judge, just executioner. However, you see that there is at least a jury in Star Trek VI. I may be wrong since ENT shows a trial. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted December 23, 2004 I don't think got soft. I believe one of their leader had the sense of wisdom that you can't kill off any one for the smallest offense. The empire would lose too many warriors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welfconfed 2 Posted December 23, 2004 Keep in mind that Kor was the military Governor of Organia during a time of war between the Klingon Empire and the UFP. His job was to maintain control of a strategically important planet for the Empire. Its also interesting to note that Worfs description of Klingon policy towards conquered worlds was to execute ALL political leaders, and enslave the population. ("Way of the Warrior", DS9) Given that he would execute the Organians only if they committed a crime, I would say its Kor who was a big softy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishfire 2 Posted December 23, 2004 Maybe the Klingon Empire had declared martial law at that time for some reason. After all, there had been a number of internal conflicts from time to time. By the time of ST VI, martial law could have been lifted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HRH The KING 0 Posted December 28, 2004 They've certainly become more civilised over the franchise. TNG showed this quite clearly, and it just made them into more interesting characters. Deep Space Nine extended that trend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 0 Posted December 28, 2004 I don't think they've become softer just wiser about their punishments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted December 28, 2004 Maybe the Klingon Empire had declared martial law at that time for some reason. After all, there had been a number of internal conflicts from time to time. By the time of ST VI, martial law could have been lifted. 291764[/snapback] You have to remember that in Star Trek VI the Klingons pretty much had their backs against the wall. They needed Federation help to survive as an empire and knew it. Simply assassinating Kirk, even if it was Klingon justice at the time, would not have been in their best interests. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen of Borg 2 Posted January 1, 2005 agreed, they just grew wiser over time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted January 6, 2005 I sincerely believe that the change had to do with the fact that the Federation was not under Klingon control and at the time they did not have the resources to go to war hence the "trial" Although the trial was more of a formality then anything else as I believe that they pretty much know what the outcome is going to be before the trial begins. Also, I do feel that we have seen the Klingons become more "civilized" during the time of the Trek franchise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prometheus 0 Posted February 3, 2005 Klingons will endeavouer to attrcats attebnion in whatever form they take Share this post Link to post Share on other sites