Date: 31 May 2013 16:48 Title: Tu quoque (You Also)
A very interesting piece here and of course it did indeed fit the theme of the particular challenge it was designed for. The test though is whether it stands as a story even afterwards and the theme resonates at a character or setting level. Here indeed I have to say it does. We get a good deal of Worf character exploration even though it is more his musings on the matters before the Council. But the introspection is fascinating especially as Worf grows more aware of his own highly politicised and pivotal role in the affairs of the Klingon Empire. It is indeed a strange quirk of fate that should put a human raised Klingon into such moments. Yet again, Worf is to play a part and finds himself once again turning to a mentor - no longer is that mentor Picard, or Sisko, it is Martok and together they will shape the future of the Klingon Empire. It is perhaps a much more interesting path to have Worf follow such a line of work, to be involved in Klingon and Federation affairs by being the ambassador as opposed to exploring him in a career in Starfleet. This way we explore th delicate balance of Worf who lives his life with one foot in each camp trying to steer the honourable path trying to steer the right path. Very interesting and of course these are indeed hugely transitionary moments for the Klingon Empire.
Date: 05 Oct 2012 05:12 Title: Tu quoque (You Also)
I prefer DS9 Worf to TNG Worf. He had much more of a spine then, plus more contact with Klingons. Very good take on the Septimus battle.
Excellent piece!
Author's Response: Thanks. I tend to think that while the Federation (at least on the outside) tried to cleanse its hands of any war crimes, a few Klingons and Romulans stepped out of the bounds of the rules of war. A new Klingon chancellor is at least doing his part to hold those people accountable. And I agree that Worf was a much more complex character on DS9 than TNG>
Date: 02 Oct 2012 01:19 Title: Tu quoque (You Also)
I predict a lot of uncomfortable house cleaning for the Klingon Empire. Well done.
Author's Response: Thank you. It comes with the territory of any new leadership role, just like in your entry.
Date: 01 Oct 2012 18:58 Title: Tu quoque (You Also)
An intriguing look into Klingon politics post Dominion war. As usual you write both the Klingons and their politics very well, plus it matches strongly what was seen in TNG and DS9. Somehow though I don't think this general poses a big of a setback as Worf and Martok believe him to be. I mean Rokoth was rather quickly discommendated. This suggests the High Council may support the Chancellor more strongly than Martok and Worf believe. Or it could be a token gesture, Rokoth is sacrificed just so the high council members can cover there own backs.
That sort of thing happens with massive company bankruptcies, politicians and occasionally a TBTF bank, so Klingon politics has some parallels with today's world.
A strong political entry to this challenge!
Author's Response: From what we understand of the discommendation ritual, it seems like a fairly unanimous gesture. And secretly, some in the Council may secretly support the ostracized individual.