The Code of Kahless consisted of basic rules to limit combat to a contest between equals. Most of the basics of their society were laid out by Kahless the Unforgettable during the forging of the First Empire. Klingon culture was shaped by centuries of tradition. ( Last Unicorn RPG module: The Way of D'era: The Romulan Star Empire) ( TOS novels: The Ashes of Eden, Enterprise)Īnother possible derivative group of Klingons were the Othans. Other genetically modified variants of the species included the Chalchaj 'qmey and the M'tachtar. ( ENT episodes: " Affliction", " Divergence" VAN novel: Summon the Thunder) In their history the Klingons experimented with genetic modification to further enhance themselves on several occasions, this resulted in several distinct groups of Klingons, most notably the QuchHa' which were created in the 22nd century and represented a significant proportion of the Klingon population until the late 23rd century. Arsenic deficiency could in fact lead to a number of health problems for Klingons. ( DS9 episode: " Blood Oath")įor Klingons, arsenic was a necessary part of the Klingon diet instead of the deadly poison that it was to humans. Klingon physiology also included a symmetrical organ called the QiVon. ( TNG episode: " Ethics" DSC episode: " Point of Light" TOS novels: World Without End, Dwellers in the Crucible Decipher RPG module: Aliens TNG novel: Debtors' Planet) In the field of battle these redundancies allow warriors to continue to fight even after sustaining significant injuries. The duplication of vital anatomy is known as to the Klingons as brak'lul. Klingons possess eight-chambered hearts, two livers, multiple stomachs, an astounding twenty-three rib pairs, nictitating eyelid membranes, and three testicles.
Internally, Klingon physiology contains many redundancies, when compared to other humanoids. While externally somewhat similar to Humans, Klingons are larger and stronger than typical humans but have a much reduced tolerance of cold temperatures.
The most distinctive feature of the Klingon species are their forehead ridges which are typically unique to each individual, although family members may share similar ridge features. Klingon hair would often turn gray or white with age. Their hair is usually braided or worn loose and is black or dark brown in color, although some Klingons would shave their heads during times of war.
The Klingon race are humanoids that stand on average at 1.6 to 1.9 meters in height and tend to have a skin tone that ranges from a swarthy olive to brown.
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