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Was there a plan for development for Worf and Tasha Yar?
In Star Trek: The Next Generation, there were two slightly similar "warrior" characters - Tasha Yar and Worf. Eventually, Worf moved into be the head of security and took on the kind of &...
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Why is it that despite Worf being a traitor to Klingons, Gowron was cooperative with Worf more than Duras?
Throughout the episode "Reunion", Gowron at least makes an effort to cooperate with Worf, and even shows him courtesy, despite the fact that Worf is seen officially as a traitor to the Klingon Empire. ...
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In what way did Worf "come here in a child's uniform"?
In The Next Generation episode "Sins of the Father", Duras says to Worf,
"Yet you come here in a child's uniform and you bring outsiders to our great halls."
What was Worf wearing that Duras ...
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What does Worf say in Klingon in the TNG episode "All Good Things"?
I was rewatching "All Good Things" from ST:TNG. In the scene when the Klingons attack the USS Pasteur, Captain (Beverly) Picard tells Worf to signal their surrender.
Worf replies with
Tos Vah'cha ...
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Why is Worf in Nemesis? [duplicate]
Worf is one of my favorite Star Trek characters. A defining moment in his character arc is at the end of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine when the Federation appoints him ambassador to the Klingon Empire. ...
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Why is Worf's son Alexander known by the last name of Rozhenko?
Worf's son is known as Alexander Rozhenko. There are some aspects about that name that I can't fully understand, and I'm hoping for an in-universe explanation. Where did this name come from?
K'Ehleyr
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Why would Worf be First Officer of the Enterprise?
I'm specifically referring to the episode(s) Gambit. In the absence of Riker and Picard, Data takes command of the Enterprise and Worf is second in command.
This seems wrong however, because he is ...
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In which episode did Worf's say his famous phrase about humanity?
In which episode (and in which moment) of Star Trek: The Next Generation did Worf say his famous line?
People have a lot to talk, yet little to say.
I can only recall that it was probably halfway ...
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What language does Worf speak on a daily basis?
Worf obviously knows Klingon as he has been seen translating Klingon phrases for his Federation colleagues.
Gowron: We shall see. (in Klingon) CHEGH-chew jaj-VAM jaj-KAK!
Worf: He said, "Today ...
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What causes Worf and Data to act strangely?
Towards the end of TNG: "Future Imperfect" (https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Future_Imperfect_(episode)), Commander Riker realizes that the "future" Enterprise that he's been a ...
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Has Worf broken the Prime Directive in Birthright?
In "Birthright", Worf encounters a "prison", what in fact became a community of Romulans and Klingons living in peaceful coexistance.
What right does Worf have to impose his/Klingon way of life to ...
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Why did Worf pass up opportunities to become a key political leader in the Klingon Empire given that honour was so important to him as a Klingon?
While Worf's rank in the Federation was not considered low, it is definitely low compared to becoming a key political leader in the Klingon empire. Yet, he passed up opportunities to be "CEO" in the ...
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Why does Worf receive only a reprimand for killing Duras in the episode, “Reunion?”
In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode Reunion (#81), Worf kills Duras in retribution for killing his mate. Far from a clandestine operation, his behavior is discussed with Picard who informs ...
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Why does Worf behave more like Klingon than Human given that he was raised by human parents? [duplicate]
If a Chinese kid is raised by white American parents, he will most probably grow up to behave more like the white parents than Chinese. This is even more so for an alien raised by humans. At least ...
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Did Worf murder Mendon?
Did Worf murder Mendon? The latter repeatedly annoyed the Klingon in "A Matter of Honor." After the episode, Mendon is never heard from again, though he had an important role in saving the ship from ...
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How much time passes between "Ethics" and "The Outcast"?
In "Ethics," a huge container falls onto Worf's back, paralyzing him. Worf is devastated by this and even considers committing ritual suicide, but instead decides to try a risky surgical procedure.
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Why did Worf wear red in “Star Trek: The Next Generation” Season 1?
I've read several questions and answers here about the uniform colours in Star Trek and their significance. E.g. this answer gives the following list of uniform colours covering the TNG era (with ...
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What is Worf referring to in "The Outrageous Okona"?
In "The Outrageous Okona," Captain Picard sends Worf to retrieve Okona. Okona is with a female crew member, in her quarters. Worf shouts at Okona to come, now, and that "he'd like that, but he has his ...
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Does Worf ever admit to being afraid?
In the episode where Wes is preparing for his Starfleet Academy entrance exam, Worf tells him that "only fools have no fear." (Presumably, he doesn't consider pre-emotion-chip Data to be a fool.)
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Is Worf's Hair naturally curly or straight?
looking at different pictures of Worf we see that sometimes his hair appears to be naturally curly/wavy, and at other times its straight.
Do we know if it is indeed naturally curly, or is it ...
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What's the chronology of Worf's coif?
Even a quick image search will show you that Worf has worn his hair something like at least five different lengths:
← just kidding
Clearly, Worf enjoyed a good visit to Mot to switch up the 'do.
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Was Captain Gantu based on Worf?
I recently re-watched Lilo and Stitch (the 2002) film and noticed a great resemblance between the character of Captain Gantu and Worf from Star Trek. Gantu seems a bit of an exaggeration of Worf, ...
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How did Worf's adoptive father know O'Brien's rank?
In "Family", Worf's adoptive father, Sergey Rozhenko beams aboard and is instantly buddies with Chief O'Brien (from his point of view).
WORF: They still have not signalled?
O'BRIEN: No sir.
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Do we know any of the details about Worf's fights with the Kelvans?
DS9 "Time's Orphan":
WORF: No. I am a Klingon warrior and a Starfleet officer. I have
piloted starships through Dominion minefields. I have stood in battle
against Kelvans twice my size. I ...
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Why is Worf permitted to wear his sash but Ro can't wear her earpiece?
In ST:TNG Season 5, episode 3 (Ensign Ro), the following scene occurs:
[Transporter room]
(a young woman in red uniform beams in, wearing a sullen expression and a fancy earring)
RO: ...
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Why is Worf always called by one name?
Members of the crew are either called formally by their rank and last name, ie; Captain Picard, Commander Riker, or called by their first name informally, Jean Luc, Will, etc.
Although there are ...
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How did Worf pay for Yridian's information?
In the begining of "Birthright. Part I" episode (Star Trek Next Generation 6x16) an Yridian tells Worf, that he has a certain information,
Yridian is an information broker and agrees to reveal ...
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How could the Yridian learn about camp on Carraya IV?
In the begining of "Birthright. Part I" episode (Star Trek Next Generation 6x16) an Yridian tells Worf about a prison camp on Carraya IV
But later, in the end of this episode and in the begining of "...
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What particular war is Worf referencing in TNG : Birthright. Part II?
In the begining of "Birthright. Part II" Worf is captured in a camp on Carraya IV and talks with Klingons about the Khitomer Massacre.
When being questioned, he replies:
"that war is over"
What ...
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Is Worf still an ambassador?
In the final episodes of DS9, Martok became Chancellor of the Klingon High Council and Worf was named Federation Ambassador to the Klingon homeworld. However, in Nemesis, Worf is back in uniform and ...
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