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Step aside , Captain SIsko , theStar Trekuniverse has a new Emissary , one that no one see come . While Sisko may be the “ Emissary ” in the eyes of the Bajoran multitude as well asStar Trekfans , a crisis unfolding in the macrocosm has forced him to select a new Emissary , as seen inStar Trek#29.Sisko ’s choice forStar Trek ’s newfangled Emissary is trusted to shock fans .
star topology Trek#29 is written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Tess Fowler . Lore has destroy the multiverse , replacing it with a dark and misrepresented version , one shaped in his image . Sisko , from his vantage point in time in the Celestial Temple , decide to go into what Lore has created , and put thing right . The Prophets caution him , but he will not hear it . Sisko translate that by going into Lore ’s world , he may become consume . To that ending , he pick out an Emissary to act where he can not : Kahless II .
Kahless the Second,Star Trek’sCloned Klingon Emperor, Explained
Kahless II Decided to Live Up to His Namesake, and Kill the Gods
For anyone who has been follow IDW’sStar Trekcomics over the preceding two days , Sisko pick out Kahless as the new Emissary was a shocking moment . The original Kahless is herald as the founder of modern Klingon society , and is extremely venerated in their culture . inclose in the 6th seasonStar Trek : The Next Generationepisode “ Rightful Heir , ” this Kahless is a clone of the original , created by Klingon Thelonious Monk in a play to mobilize the species . Kahless was name the Emperor of the Klingon Empire , but given how it is structured , his role was largely ceremonial .
cardinal to Star Trek ’s utopian view of the future is a man who has moved beyond capitalism , but a new villain is bringing it back to the galaxy .
As Kahless II ’s “ sovereignty ” continued , he grew more and more disillusioned withthe state of Klingon society . This dissatisfaction was stoked by flavor of inadequacy and being spare , and Kahless had enough . The original Kahless famously slayed the gods of the Klingons , and his namesake decided to take that quest up once again . Kahless strong armed the Shapers of Sardakesh into fashion him a weapon system subject of obliterate gods . Kahless rent it , embarking on a reign of panic that wreak him into conflict with Ben Sisko , who the Bajoran Prophets returned to help stop the slaughter .
Kahless II’s Rage Nearly Destroyed the Galaxy–and Even the Entire Universe
Kahless' Actions Led Directly to the Rise of Lore
Kahless ’ campaign culminated in the crossing over eventStar Trek : Day of Blood , which saw him lead an uprising on the Klingon homeworld . The crews of theThesesus , led by Ben Sisko and theDefiant , skippered by Worf , stand against Kahless and his legions . 24-hour interval of Bloodended with Kahless lose both his god - kill technology and a majority of his followers to Lore . Lore took Kahless ’ technology , augment the cult drawing card ’s former adherents and deciding to wind up what the Klingon Emperor bug out . Loretraveled to the Pleroma , the home of the gods , and put down it , creating a ripple effect .
During the currentStar Trekstoryline , " When the Walls Fell , " Sisko and his crew travel the multiverse , even gather the KelvinEnterprise .
As a outcome of Lore ’s action , theStar Trekmultiverse was seemingly ruin , and exchange with one create in Lore ’s evil image . The quest to stop Lore , and reverse the damage done , will play out in the forthcomingStar Trek : Lore War . standardised in structure toDay of profligate , Lore Warsees Sisko and a ragtag group of rebel opposing Lore , all while fighting their former champion , who have been brought under Lore ’s ovolo , including Shaxs ofLower Decks . Sisko must try and wake up them to their reliable nature , and rally them to help him fight Lore .
Kahless II Is a Broken Man–and Is Ripe to Find Redemption
Klingon Society is Built Around Honor–Something Kahless Ironically Lacks
While Lore may bear some of the blame for the fall of theStar Trekuniverse , much of it can be laid at Kahless ’ feet . It was Kahless who commissioned the god - killing technology , and it was he that make the cult - like Red Path to carry out his will . However , Kahless did not account for the intervention of Ben Sisko and Worf , the latter of which had recruited Lore . Lore quickly turn on Worf and the others . After the uprising was put down , Kahless and the Red Path were in confusedness – the unadulterated time for Lore to take ascendancy .
On the flip side , Kahless II is now without honour , ironically making the founding father of Klingon society an castaway within it .
Kahless , still alive and wandering the galaxy , must now embark on a new quest : redemption . The original Kahless was a great hero , overthrow the ancient Klingons ’ tyrannous masters and unifying the various camarilla of his multitude into a cohesive whole . On the flip side , Kahless II is now without honor , ironically making the founder of Klingon social club an outcast within it . For someone who remains Klingon , this is a fate worse than death . He has put down his namesake , stimulate it the butt of ignominy and ridicule . Kahless II will have a long roadto redeeming his name .
Kahless II Is the New Emissary of theStar TrekUniverse
Will Kahless Find Redemption as a Spiritual Figure Once Again?
And now , Kahless ’ journey take another , unexpected turn of events : becomingStar Trek’snewest Emissary . Sisko ’s abstract thought for picking Kahless remains a mystery for now , but he bring up that the Klingon has “ taste ” the Prophets ’ tears . Part of Kahless ’ god - killing arm was powered by a Bajoran Orb , giving him experience with the Prophets . Sisko chance a new destiny as the Emissary , one that will result him to keep get to the population . For Kahless II , being the Emissary will give him a shot at redemption , and cement his place in Klingon society .
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