Issue 3 - Klingons | Star Trek Family

ISSUE 3 | MARCH 2025

Klingon Theme

This issue will be a full blown Klingon issue. Complete with interviews, articles, ranking the baddest Klingons... and all the gagh and targ's heart you can muster.

Deadline: February 20th

Articles

(please feel free to volunteer for one of the writing prompts below, or submit a proposal for a different topic)

Article Title: Review: Section 31 Movie

Article Length: 500 words

Writer Assigned: James King

Why is Jean Luc Picard such an impactful and important character in the psyche of Trekkies? How has his character helped us grow and change over the decades? Why is his return to the Trek universe so important?

Article Title: It is a Good Day

Article Length: 500-1000 words

Writer Assigned:

This article looks at the Klingon culture - from honor to painsticks, from bat'leths to death howls... Take a close look at the Klingon culture as we've seen it over the course of 59 years.

Article Title: The Dahar Masters

Article Length: 500-1000 words

Writer Assigned: Zack Muffett

This article will examine the appearance of Kor, Koloth and Kang and then their resuurection in Deep Space Nine. Their lives, their careers, their rivals... And the place of honor they've earned as Dahar Masters.

Article Title: Honor To You and Your House

Article Length: 500-1000 words

Writer Assigned: Dave Lawry

Take a detailed look at the rise, career and fall of the modern Klingon Chancellor's: Gowron, K'mpec and Martok- leaders of the Klingon Empire. Examine their role in the running of the Empire, their disastrous military policies during the Dominion War, and their on-again-off-again relationship with Worf and the House of Mogh.

Article Title: Hell Hath No Fury

Article Length: 500-1000 words

Writer Assigned: Stephanie Smith

In Klingon culture, women are often as strong as the men. This article will take a look at some of the female Klingon warriors we see in Star Trek, and they powerful way in which Klingon culture cherishes and respects their roles.

Article Title: Klingon weaponry

Article Length: 500-1000 words

Writer Assigned: Marissa Anne

There are many forms of Klingon battle weaponry... Let's examine these weapons, when they were introduced, their pros and cons.

Article Title: Klingon Bird of Prey

Article Length: 500-1000 words

Writer Assigned: Brian Donohue

One of the most iconic, and recognizable, ships of battle in the Star Trek universe. It's versatility and maneuverability make it a devastating and intimidating warship. Let's take a close look at this ship design!

Article Title: Beheadings are on Wednesdays

Article Length: 1000-2000 words

Writer Assigned:

One of the most prolific characters in Star Trek, and the "face" of the Klingon Empire is Worf. From his inception in TNG to his assassin days in Star Trek: Picard, Worf has grown as a character. This in-depth look at his character is the feature article.

Article Title: The Changing Face of Klingons

Article Length: 500-1000 words

Writer Assigned:

There have been many iterations of Klingons over he 59+ years of Star Trek. From TOS to TMP to Discovery... The Klingons have changed. This article will talk a little bit about each iteration.