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Worf is surprised
to be paid a visit by Kor, an aging Klingon war hero. Kor admits
that his ambition has earned him countless enemies, and that
consequently he has been unable to secure the command of a ship.
Worf promises to find him a military command, and approaches
General Martok with the request — which is angrily refused.
Martok explains that years earlier Kor had denied Martok officer
status because he was descended from a common house. Undaunted,
Worf appoints Kor as a third officer on the Ch'Tang, Martok's
flagship, where he is treated with awe by the crew — much to
Martok's chagrin.
Back at the space station,
Quark overhears Ezri talking to Kira, and mistakenly believes
Ezri wants to reunite with Worf. Meanwhile, the animosity
between Martok and Kor intensifies as the crew of the Ch'Tang
leads a group of Klingon ships on an attack of Trelka V.
In the heat of the battle, both Martok and Worf are knocked
unconscious. Kor immediately takes command of the ship.
Unfortunately, the aging Klingon becomes delusional, believing
he's fighting a battle from the past, and nearly destroys the
Ch'Tang. Martok regains consciousness in time to save his ships,
and orders Kor off the Bridge.
At the station, Jake urges Quark to tell Ezri that Worf is not
the man for her, while Worf, on the ship, confronts Kor over his
erratic behavior. He informs Kor that he's no longer up to the
challenge of active duty, and removes him from the personnel
roster. Although Martok and his officers taunt Kor, Martok
admits that he finds no joy in Kor's downfall — however, there's
no time to contemplate the sad turn of events when ten Jem'Hadar
warships begin pursuing the Klingon vessels.
Knowing that their only hope for escape is to engage the
warships in battle using a single Klingon ship as a decoy, Worf
prepares to lead an attack that will mean certain death for him.
Martok's aide Darok overhears the plan, and relays it to Kor,
who intercepts Worf on his way to battle, then tranquilizes him
with a hypospray. Kor beams himself aboard the designated ship,
where he dies a warrior's death in a fierce battle which
inspires the respect of Martok and his crew. For his part, Quark
is delighted when he learns that Ezri has no interest in
reuniting with Worf after all. |
