The Sword of Kahless story
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
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |