The Sword of Kahless story

ds94x09 · 1995-11-20

Worf, Dax and a revered Klingon Dahar master, Kor, search for the Sword of Kahless to unite the Klingon Empire. Directed by: LeVar Burton. Story by: Richard Danus.

18 total · 4 choice · 4 major · 10 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
cultural symbols as a unifying force in society choice Worf, Jadzia and Kor went on a quest for the Sword of Khaless to unite Klingon Empire
power corrupts choice Kor and Work became drunk on the thoughts of the power that would come from ruling the Klingon Empire
the desire for glory choice Kor boasted that statues of him would be erected and songs about him would be sung upon returning to homeworld with the Sword of Khaless
the lust for power choice Kor and Worf both wanted to use the Sword of Kahless to take power over the Klingon Empire
hero worship major Worf fawned over the Klingon Dahar master Kor.
heroism major Kor told stories about the Klingon heroes of old
obsession major Kor and Worf (toward the end) over taking possession of Sword of Kahless
patriotism major Klingons in Empire
childhood as an outsider minor Worf confided to Jadzia about his struggles in early life as a Klingon being raised by Humans
destiny minor Worf thought it might be his destiny to rule the Klingon Empire.