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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 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)
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Does Picard ever agree with Worf that the best course of action is to fire torpedos?
Most of the time when there is a threat or encounter with something foreign, Worf, as chief of security from season 2 of TNG onwards, recommends to load and arm torpedoes and phasers, normally ...
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If Worf was raised by humans after the age of 5, why does he "act" so Klingon?
Worf was rescued from the wreckage of the Khitomer colony by a Starfleet petty officer and raised amongst humans in a time when Klingon\Federation relations were somewhat shaky. How did Worf end up ...
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Why does Worf always lose fights and get beaten by most of his opponents?
Worf is billed as a proud warrior from a mighty warrior race who live for combat and fighting. His toughness and fighting skills are constantly referred to with awe and reverence. However, he's ...
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Does Worf stink?
Apparently Klingons, or at least Worf, hate to bathe. Does this mean that Worf stinks to high heaven? Or do Klingons consider using the sonic shower/washing at the sink to be acceptable, whereas ...
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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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Why doesn't Worf use contractions?
A similar question on why Worf 'acts' so Klingon here, but most TNG fans will note that Worf doesn't use contractions - it's quite noticeable actually - "Captain - I do not recommend that" for example,...
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What is the species that Worf fights on the holodeck?
In the below picture, this is an alien we see Worf fighting on a regular basis. Is there any reference to what it is, where it came from (somewhere near Q'onos I assume) or any contact made between ...
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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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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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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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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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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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