From: QIb vestai yabHuj Organization: Khemorex Klinzhai X-Newsreader: HandmadeScript [on yabHujs K6 Debian Linux 2.2R3+S] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Date: 13 Aug 2001 01:55:59 CEST Expires: 13 Dec 2001 01:55:59 CET Newsgroups: alt.startrek.klingon,rec.arts.startrek.fandom Followup-To: alt.startrek.klingon,rec.arts.startrek.fandom Subject: Klingon Clubs and Groups FAQ Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: 145.254.63.174 X-Trace: 13 Aug 2001 21:16:31 +0200, 145.254.63.174 Lines: 2309 X-Complaints-To: abuse@arcor-ip.de Path: senator-bedfellow.mit.edu!bloom-beacon.mit.edu!nycmny1-snh1.gtei.net!cpk-news-hub1.bbnplanet.com!news.gtei.net!news.tele.dk!small.news.tele.dk!193.174.75.178!news-fra1.dfn.de!newsfeed.arcor-ip.de!news.arcor-ip.de!sf-fantasy.de!yabHuj Xref: senator-bedfellow.mit.edu alt.startrek.klingon:25274 rec.arts.startrek.fandom:52077 Klingon Fan Clubs and Groups - FAQ Imperial Date ID 0108.12 by QIb vestai yabHuj yabHuj@khemorex-klinzhai.de This FAQ tries to concentrate vital information about all groups and clubs related to the Klingon fandom, culture, language and ..whatever. It is limited to "real-life" clubs where you can meet face to face, sing and feast - and not exclusively via internet. Please send corrections, adresses, contacts, information and whatever you know to contribute to this FAQ to me. This FAQ is posted about monthly to the USENET newsgroups alt.startrek.klingon rec.arts.startrek.fandom and news.answers, alt.answers, rec.answers (Archive-Name: star-trek/klingon/clubs-faq) The FAQ is available via WWW at http://www.khemorex-klinzhai.de/faqs/kli-faq.html (HTML) http://www.khemorex-klinzhai.de/faqs/kli-faq.txt (ASCII) You can receive the newest FAQs about monthly via the mailing list. To subscribe send a mail to clubs-faq-request@sf-fantasy.de with "subscribe" in the subject line. ========================================================== 0. Structure of this FAQ (Table Of Contents) ========================================================== 1. Clubs and groups mentioned within this FAQ 2. General Internet-Resources 3. Club summaries, newsletters and websites 4. World map of club distribution 5. Information about the individual groups 6. Klingon Actors - fanclubs 7. Moved, inactive or closed down clubs and groups ========================================================== 1. Clubs and groups mentioned within this FAQ ========================================================== sorted alphabetically Fan Clubs * IKF - Imperial Klingon Forces * IKE - Intergalactic Klingon Empire * Khemorex Klinzhai! * KAI - Klingon Armada International * KAG - Klingon Assault Group * KAG Kanada - Klingon Assault Group Kanada * KDFS - Klingon Defense Force Simulation Group * KDC - The Klingon Diplomatic Corp * KEP - Klingon Embassy Poland * KEI - The Klingon Empire International * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps * KLAS - Klingons Lending Assistance and Support * KLAW - Klingon Legion of Assault Warriors * KSF - Klingon Strike Force * KWS - Klingon Warrior Society * KoP - Klingons of Praxis * KAF - Komorex Attack Fleet * The Most Ancient Order Of The Knights Of The Qaptaq * Warriors of Kahless Language Groups * KLI - Klingon Language Institute * qepHommey - klingon language enthusiasts ========================================================== 2. Internet-Resources ========================================================== First of all THE three WWW resources for klingons: The best Klingon WWW pages compilation: KMel's Klingon Konnection http://www.geocities.com/Area51/1908/ One of the most famous Klingon resources: the KIDC site at http://www.klingon.org/ Packed with loads of information: the site of Khemorex Klinzhai! http://www.khemorex-klinzhai.de/ Then there are other FAQs dealing with Klingon culture. There is an overview in the Klingon Meta - FAQ which is posted about monthly to the USENET newsgroups alt.startrek.klingon, de.rec.sf.startrek.fans, de.rec.sf.startrek.kulturen available via WWW at http://www.khemorex-klinzhai.de/faqs/meta.html (HTML) http://www.khemorex-klinzhai.de/faqs/meta.txt (ASCII) ========================================================== 3. Club summary, newsletter and website ========================================================== One line (max.80 characters) per club to characterize itself: IKF - Imperial Klingon Forces Experience Klingon Culture and Weaponry in a FUN and EXCITING International fan organization. Newsletter: Great Hall (6/year) http://i-k-f.tripod.com/ Intergalactic Klingon Empire Newsletter: The tlhIngan jev (6/year) http://www.fortunecity.com/tatooine/challenger/208/ Khemorex Klinzhai! Meet fellow klingons and have fun - on many local groups (ships). "Hey-ho! Fun is honorable." Newsletter: Renegade (quarterly) - German language http://www.khemorex-klinzhai.de/ KAI - Klingon Armada International http://www.klingonarmadainternational.org/ KAG - Klingon Assault Group Enjoy being Klingons as part of an international group who's motto is "Have Fun"! Newsletter: Mindscanner (quarterly), Klingon Warrior Komm Link (quarterly) - The Karr Regency Kourier http://www.kag.org KAG USA http://kagaustralia.tsx.org KAG - Australia KDFS - Klingon Defense Force Simulation Group Honor, Glory, Duty! The Klingon Defense force Simulations. Be a Warrior! (no newsletter) http://www.kdfs.org/ KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Dedicated to fostering and promoting Klingon culture, society, rituals and traditions here on Terra. Newsletter: numerous Klingon mailing lists, see website for full list http://www.klingon.org/ KLAW - Klingon Legion of Assault Warriors Newsletter: The Pillage Voice (monthly) http://www.scifinetwork.com/hearts-edge/ KLAS - Klingons Lending Assistance and Support We are active in giving back to the community as well as having a lot of fun. Newsletter: Kronos Chronicles (quarterly) http://www.oknet1.net/~klingon/ KSF - Klingon Strike Force The Klingon club with an emphasis on writing and role playing, as well as various creative projects in art and writing. Newsletter: Battle Lines (quarterly) http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Dunes/1044 http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Cavern/3811/ Klingon Warrior Society http://kws.dhs.org/ Klingons of Praxis Klingons of Praxis is the true Heart of Klingon fandom. Banding together, overcoming adversity, and perpetuating the image and the very essence of what it is to be Klingon. Newsletter: The Warrior (bi-monbthly) http://216.234.108.10/a Knights Of The Qaptaq The Knights of the Qaptaq explores K'lin culture, philosophy and spirituality. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1200 KAF - Komerex Attack Fleet The Komerex Attack Fleet - Where quality and comraderie blend to form FUN. Newsletter: Komerex (quarterly) http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Zone/7289/komerex.html Warriors of Kahless WOK is a free membership net based club to help klingons meet, have fun and party! Newsletter: Kahless Coms (bi-monthly) http://www.kahless.ic24.net/ http://warriors_of_kahless@smartgroups.com/ http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/warriors_of_kahless/ KLI - Klingon Language Institute The KLI's goals are to promote, foster, and support the Klingon Language. Newsletter: HolQeD (quarterly), jatmey (1/year) - poetry and fiction http://www.kli.org ftp.kli.org (FTP Server) qepHommey - klingon language enthusiasts Locally learning, promoting and supporting the Klingon Language. http://www.kli.org/stuff/qepHom.html ========================================================== 4. Location - where you can find ships and groups... ========================================================== Meeting fellow fans and staying in contact is much easier when they live in your (relative) neighbourhood than continents away. The entries locate the groups (often called SHIPS) down to city level (country-state-city). Countries and states/cities are listed (roughly) alphabetically. Groups with local ships are listed before scattered or (more) global groups. Africa South Africa * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Asia India * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Japan * KAI - Klingon Armada International * KAG - Klingon Assault Group * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Europe Austria Vienna/Wien * Khemorex Klinzhai! Finland * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Germany Berlin, Bochum, Bremen+Hamburg, Braunschweig, Frankfurt, Halle, Hannover, Koeln/Cologne, Koblenz, Lueneburg, Maitis+Stuttgart, Munich/Muenchen, Nuernberg, Trier * Khemorex Klinzhai! Völklingen * qepHommey - klingon language enthusiasts (Germany) * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps * KSF - Klingon Strike Force * KAF-KOS - Komorex Attack Fleet - Klingons OverSeas Great Britain Cambridgeshire * Komerex Attack Fleet Manchester * KBRG - Klingon Battle Reenactment Group Scotland * KAI - Klingon Armada International * Khemorex Klinzhai! Worchester * Warriors of Kahless (Great Britain) * KAG - Klingon Assault Group * KSF - Klingon Strike Force Italy * KAG - Klingon Assault Group * KSF - Klingon Strike Force Netherlands * KAG - Klingon Assault Group * KSF - Klingon Strike Force Norway * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Poland * KEP - Klingon Embassy Poland Romania * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Sweden Uppsala * qepHommey - klingon language enthusiasts (Sweden) * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Spain * KSF - Klingon Strike Force Switzerland Basel * Khemorex Klinzhai! (Europe) * IKE - Intergalactic Klingon Empire * KSF - Klingon Strike Force Kanada Alberta Edmonton * Komerex Attack Fleet (Alberta) * KAG/Kanada - Klingon Assault Group Kanada British Columbia Vancouver * qepHommey - klingon language enthusiasts (British Columbia) * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps * KAG/Kanada - Klingon Assault Group Kanada Manitoba Winnipeg * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Nova Scotia Shubenacadie, Halifax * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps (Nova Scotia) * KAG/Kanada - Klingon Assault Group Kanada Ontario Toronto * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Hamilton, Lindsay, Kingston, Markham, Mississauga, Nepean, Ottawa, Scarborough, Stirling, Sudbury, Timmins * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps (Ontario) * KAG/Kanada - Klingon Assault Group Kanada Quebec Beaconsfield, Beloeil, Chateauguay, Dollard des Ormeaux, Dorval, Fabreville, Greenfield Park, Lorraine, Montreal, Pointe Claire, Ste-Foy, Ste-Genevieve, Ste-Rose, Valcourt, Verdun) * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Saskatchewan Saskatoon * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Yukon Whitehorse * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps (Kanada) * KAG/Kanada - Klingon Assault Group Kanada * KSF - Klingon Strike Force Near East Israel * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Pacific Region Australia * KAG - Klingon Assault Group * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps * KSF - Klingon Strike Force New Zealand * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps South America: Argentina * KAG - Klingon Assault Group * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Brazil * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Mexico * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps U.S.A. Alaska * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Alabama Helena * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Phenix City * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Arkansas Cabot * KAG - Klingon Assault Group (Arkansas) * IKE - Intergalactic Klingon Empire California San Diego * KAG - Klingon Assault Group * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Concord, Escalon, Fresno, Hanford, Julian, Oakland, San Bruno, San Jose, Tujunga * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Chico, Cypress, Paradise * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Santa Rosa, Sacramento * Komerex Attack Fleet Colorado Westminster (Denver) * qepHommey - klingon language enthusiasts Boulder Creek, Colorado Springs * KAG - Klingon Assault Group (Colorado) * IKE - Intergalactic Klingon Empire Connecticut Enfield * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Newington * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Florida Orange Park * KAG - Klingon Assault Group * KEI - Klingon Empire International Pensacola * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Jacksonville * KEI - Klingon Empire International * KLAW - Klingon Legion of Assault Warriors Clearwater * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Ft. Myers, Ft. Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Orlando, Gainesville * KLAW - Klingon Legion of Assault Warriors Georgia Appling, Augusta, Baldwin, Carrollton, East Point, Kennesaw, Marietta, Norcross, Warner Robins * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Jonesboro * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Chanblee * Komerex Attack Fleet Hawaii Pahoa * KAG - Klingon Assault Group (Idaho) * IKE - Intergalactic Klingon Empire Illinois Alton, Granite City, Springfield, Creve Coeur, Winfield * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Addison * KAG - Klingon Assault Group * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Indiana Gas City, Marion, Patoka * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Kakomo * Komerex Attack Fleet Kansas Parson, Pittsburg * KLAS - Klingons Lending Assistance and Support * KLAW - Klingon Legion of Assault Warriors (Kansas) * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Kentucky Williamstown, Erlanger, Paris, Owingsville, Lexington * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Maine Augusta, Biddeford, Hollis, Lewiston, North Easton, Orono, Portland, Waterville * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Maryland Washington, DC/Baltimore * qepHommey - klingon language enthusiasts Lusby * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Massachusetts Hingham * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Michigan Detroit, Grand Rapids * KoP - Klingons of Praxis Jackton, Ludington * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Monroe * Komerex Attack Fleet Moorhead * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Niles * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Westland * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps (Michigan) * KoP - Klingons of Praxis / Fire And Steel Minnesota Minneapolis * IKF - Imperial Klingon Forces Missouri Alton, Granite City, Kansas City, University City, St Louis, West St. Louis County * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Joplin, Webb City * KLAS - Klingons Lending Assistance and Support * KLAW - Klingon Legion of Assault Warriors (Missouri) * IKE - Intergalactic Klingon Empire Nevada Las Vegas * IKF - Imperial Klingon Forces * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Reno * Komerex Attack Fleet New Jersey Greenwiche * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Bound Brook * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps New Mexico Albuquerque, Holloman AFB, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps New York Batavia * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Brant, Buffalo * Komerex Attack Fleet Henrietta, Lockport, Watertown, West Monroe, Williamsville * KAG - Klingon Assault Group New York City (?) * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps * KoP - Klingons of Praxis Rochester * IKF - Imperial Klingon Forces * KAG - Klingon Assault Group (New York) * Knights Of The Qaptaq North Carolina Charolette, Greensboro, Havelock, Haw River, Jacksonville, Hickory, Marion * KAG - Klingon Assault Group North Dakota Fargo * IKF - Imperial Klingon Forces Ohio Zanesville, Cincinnati, Bucyrus, Parma, Montpelier, Cleves, Vermillion, Lakemore, Curtice, Columbus, Canton, Galloway, Portsmouth, Wooster, Dayton, Niles, Coshocton, Englewood, Franklin, Uhrichsville * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Oklahoma OK City, Muskogee * KLAS - Klingons Lending Assistance and Support (Oklahoma) * IKE - Intergalactic Klingon Empire Oregon Corvallis * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Oregon City, Portland * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Pennsylvania White Oak * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Erie, Montoursville, Transfer, Whitehall * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Pittsburg * IKF - Imperial Klingon Forces * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Scranton * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps South Carolina Gray Court * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps South Dakota Sioux Falls * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Tennessee Memphis, Vanleer, Woodlawn * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Texas Dallas * IKE - Intergalactic Klingon Empire Baytown, San Antonio, Midlothian, Ft. Worth * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Austin, Garland, Kingwood * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Ft. Hood * IKF - Imperial Klingon Forces Houston * KEI - Klingon Empire International Virginia Virgina Beach * KAG - Klingon Assault Group * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Harrisonburg * KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Washington Seattle * KEI - Klingon Empire International Spokane * KAG - Klingon Assault Group * KLAW - Klingon Legion of Assault Warriors West Virgina Colliers, Paden City, Weirton * KAG - Klingon Assault Group Sod * Komerex Attack Fleet Wisconsin Oshkosh * KAG - Klingon Assault Group (U.S.A.) * KAI - Klingon Armada International * KAG - Klingon Assault Group * KSF - Klingon Strike Force * Knights Of The Qaptaq Worldwide * KLI - Klingon Language Institute * KDFS - Klingon Defense Force Simulation Group ========================================================== 5. Information about the groups ========================================================== The groups are sorted alphabetically: fan clubs, then language groups Please remember: most clubs are pure fan organizations - without excess finances backing their postage costs. So please provide a SASE (Self Adressed Stamped Envelope) when asking for further information. If you write to a foreign country, please provide two or three ICR (International Reply Coupons). These can be bought at your local post office and (that's the trick) changed into local stamps in nearly every post office around the world. ---------------------------------------------------------- IKF - Imperial Klingon Forces ---------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to the end of your cadet training... The awards and posts have been givin... You, are now a Klingon WARRIOR on the verge of ADVENTURE, GLORY, and HONOR! There are many posts you could have been given, but this one is the most challenging... FIND OUT ABOUT WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT!!! JOIN IKF!!! Imperial Klingon Forces (IKF) is a non-for-profit Star Trek fan organization that has been serving the KLINGON EMPIRE for 3 years... * NO DUES are required of you to join. AND uniforms are optional. * The information on KLINGONS is UNLIMITED, ask our members... * The IKF QM/SUPPLY has all kinds of information on KLINGONS... and If by some chance we don't have the information, IKF will tell you where you can go to get it! Departments within IKF: HIGH COUNCIL: The basis of command structure for IKF, NO SINGLE PERSON is in charge. ALL OFFICERS FROM CAPTAIN and ABOVE are on the council. COMMAND: We need strong, efficient, and well experienced warriors who have imagination to command ships, and small units. NAVY: Primary unit of the IKF. Operates and maintains all shipboard activities. MARINES: Supports NAVY and PROVIDES shipboard security, and ground tactical operations. INTELLIGENCE: Seeks and retrieves information from within IKF and other organizations. QUARTERMASTERS/SUPPLY: Distributes information on attaining ANYTHING KLINGON. COMMAND TRAINING ACADEMY (CTA): Corresponds with IKF High Council to teach how to command effectively. *ALL Command Officers must go through the CTA. CIVILIAN OUTPOSTS: Ever wonder how KLINGON COLONIES work? These outposts are designed for those who want to experience the Klingon Civilian Culture... IKF CyberOps: Those of IKF that dare to take on the responsibility of keeping tabs on the IKF websites. Wolf Pack Fleet: IKF's very own Cyber Fleet. IKF RAIDS Division: These are the daring and honor bound warriors that plan, and execute the raids against all opponents. Now you have the information... And now it's up to you... ALL THIS AND MORE, FROM IMPERIAL KLINGON FORCES... WANT MORE INFORMATION? Contact: Lord Admiral Kethas zantai-Rustadzh IKF High Council Leader VIA E-MAIL AT: IKF@juno.com .. OR, SNAIL-MAIL US: Imperial Klingon Forces c/o Sam Siegel 2701 32nd Ave S #312 Fargo, ND 58103 U.S.A. WWW-Site: http://i-k-f.tripod.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------- IKE - Intergalactic Klingon Empire ---------------------------------------------------------- Since October of 1992, the Intergalactic Klingon Empire has expanded from 12 members in Dallas, Texas to its current (as of Spring 1996) 200 ranking members, spanning the U.S. and parts of Europe. The I.K.E. is a Star Trek/Science Fiction fan club created for those who wanted something a little different from the usual Star Trek club. Our mission is to provide a group wherein people can sample the expressly Klingon values of Honor, Strength, and Loyalty. What does the I.K.E. have to offer? * Our Bi-Monthly newsletter, The tlhIngan jev, * Courses from the Imperial Academy, * Our Annual Summer Games and Anniversary Bash, * As well as participation in local conventions and events. I want more info! * Contact us: Mike Haze -Emperor- vexxer@swbell.net Leanna Schweitzer -Imperial Milit.- Kehleyr799@aol.com Roger Buck -Academy- RBuck21468@aol.com * You can sign up for three free issues of the tlhIngan jev * Or you can attend one of our next national events! * WWW: http://www.fortunecity.com/tatooine/challenger/208/ Intergalactic Klingon Empire P.O. Box 836102 Richardson, TX 75083 Jev Subscriptions ($9.00 per year) 11934 Beverly Drive Houston TX. 77065 ---------------------------------------------------------- Khemorex Klinzhai! ---------------------------------------------------------- Originating from Scotland (United Kingdom) the club spread over europe and now is the biggest Klingon fanclub in Europe, with many "ships" (local groups) e.g. in: * Austria (Vienna/Wien) * Germany (Berlin, Bochum, Bremen+Hamburg, Frankfurt, Halle, Hannover, Koeln/Cologne, Koblenz, Lueneburg, Maitis+Stuttgart, Munich/Muenchen, Nuernberg, Trier, ...) * Scotland * Switzerland (Basel) What do we do: * HAVE FUN... * meet people who are as mad as you... * create klingon uniforms, masks, makeup, ... * visit cons as a group (and winning fancy dress contests). * celebrate "Qet'lop"s - THE Klingon feast several times a year. This is a miniCon/party made by and for Klingon fans which already made it into literature (Jeff Greenwald: "Future Perfect"). * do creative work: write stories, text+compose songs, film videos, ... * socializing, talking, drinking, discussing... together * do charity work. Like raiding shopping malls and pressing donors out of helpless customers   {{;-). Club fee: Nearly nothing, only a small support of 4,- EURO per year to cover the command's postage for urgent news, invitations, etc. However if you want to receive the club newsletter, you should provide the (additional) fee for copying and postage. In germany this currently runs about 2-3 EURO per issue (with 4 issues/year planned). Please contact us for a subsciption. So what? So, if you want to join us international for fun, parties, charity work and general mayhem contact us! "Hey-ho! Fun is honorable!" Internet/WWW: * http://www.khemorex-klinzhai.de/ Personal Mail: E-Mail: firstcontact@khemorex-klinzhai.de B'elanna Torres c/o Silke Wagner Franz-Hitze-Str. 12 51373 Leverkusen Germany Please provide a SASE if you choose to write us (SASE = SelfAdresses Stamped Envelope). The initial info is fairly large so the postage in Germany is 3,- DM (6 IRCs). ---------------------------------------------------------- KAI - Klingon Armada International ---------------------------------------------------------- The Klingon Armada International (KAI) is a multi-faceted group of fans who have taken our love of Star Trek and turned into a high profile, fun-loving club. Unlike many Star Trek fan clubs, KAI does not charge any dues, and consists entirely of fans who adopt Klingon personas and appearance. We have "ships," local chapters in several states and we're growing steadily. We participate in the traditional Star Trek activities such as conventions and movie premiers; we get together for meetings and social activities, and we take an active interest in the community and charity service, usually in full Klingon battle gear, gives us high visibility and takes us a step above other clubs. New members are encouraged to become uniformed as soon as possible, so they may also enjoy the attention and fun. KAI offers resources and assistance on costuming, make-up, and accessories to help all of our warriors look their best. Working on the theory that lending our Klingon personas to a good cause can be very rewarding for everyone involved, we have made this aspect of KAI our challenge to Star Trek fandom. And, as everyone knows, Klingons just love a good challenge. KAI members have answered telephones for public television in several cities across the country; given demonstrations in shopping malls, public libraries, sci-fi conventions, and schools; participated as guests at local sporting events and conventions; run various panels and activities at sci-fi conventions; performed on-and-off stage in several major cities; we have participated in food, toy and blood drives as well as walk-a-thons and bowl-a-thons; we have raised funds and goods for children, the elderly and animals; and promoted Trek products in local stores. And this is just the abeginning. Also available to members is The Catalyst, the official newsletter of KAI. Members are encouraged to send in accounts of their victories and escapades. The Catalyst keeps members up-to-date on the goings-on around the fleet. New information or changing procedures are always announced in the newsletter. The Catalyst is essential for distant members or those without a ship. If you think you have what it takes to be a Klingon warrior in KAI, contact: Deputy Minister Marstoq AKA Jim DeJan 22201 W. Ocala Court Plainfield, Illinois 60544 Marstoq@aol.com WWW: http://www.klingonarmadainternational.org/ ---------------------------------------------------------- KAG - Klingon Assault Group ---------------------------------------------------------- The KLINGON ASSAULT GROUP is a not-for-profit STAR TREK fan organization. There are NO DUES here, and our growth is based on communication and cooperation. Klingon uniforms aren't required, but to advance within our ranks a uniform will be necessary. Promotions are based solely on merit, level of involvement. We are International in scope, covering different areas around the globe with ships and members from all parts of the globe. What does KAG do? KAG has Fun. Our members go to fan conventions and intimidate other species. We help charities with food and blood drives. * We win costume contests at conventions. * We throw excellent parties. * We host events and weekend get-aways. * We share in the richness of Klingon culture and the Klingon Language... * ...and did I mention conventions? Why is KAG growing? Good Question. It's phenomenal... * Perhaps people have come to realize that being human is boring. * Perhaps they wish to join the original "party-animal" species. * Perhaps they appreciate the pride and craftsmanship that goes into an armored Klingon uniform. * Perhaps they just want to move up in the food chain. What ever the reason, We're Awesome, and getting Awesomer! Advancing In Rank: The KLINGON ASSAULT GROUP has Fleets and Quadrants, all built from members working together to form individual warships (shipboard-type local chapters). All it takes to get a scoutship up and running are a few interested and involved Klingons. To those that would command such a vessel: you will need drive, determination, and organizational skills. Upon joining, KAG COMMAND will place you aboard the nearest KAG vessel, or assist you in starting one of your own. Force Recon: If you know little of the Klingon Empire, or live in an area where there are no KAG ships yet, this KAG division is for you. Here, one can learn of names and line-names, language, ships, weaponry, and arts of the Klingon Empire. There are other KAG units - Marines, Raiders, Quartermasters and more - but the first step is to determine whether you have the KLINGON SPIRIT in your heart and soul. If so, fill out a KAG APPLICATION FORM and send it in. If not, step aside, meek one! In Brief: Here are some nit-picking details to summarize what membership is all about... Place of Meetings: We party where we choose. Time of Meetings: We party when we choose. Cost of Membership: *Nothing*. (Do we look like Ferengi Capitalists to you?) Length of Membership: However long you live Honorably. How do I join? It's about timeyou asked...and it's never been so simple! An online application form is available on the KAG website: http://www.kag.org/ -OR- Just send your completed application form with a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope to: Klingon Assault Group Jack Borkowski/Thought Admiral Kuuriis 1332 Scott Blvd., Covington, KY 41011-3457 U.S.A. WWW-Homepages (selected): http://www.kag.org/ The KAG Domain http://kagaustralia.tsx.org KAG - Australia Contact Addresses: Leader of KAG "Jack Borkowski" kuuriis@juno.com Leader of SunDragon Fleet (KAG Australia) "Jeff Clark" qorgh@yahoo.com Leader of KAG International Division "Katrina Paez" devhoh@yahoo.com Leader of BattleGroup (Western USA) "Amy Corral" ladyklyn@pacbell.net Leader of Ring of Fire Fleet (USA West) "Dennis Hanon" wakov@worldnet.att.net Leader of Cold Terror Fleet (USA Central) "Chico Santiago" khatal@megsinet.net Leader of Dark Moon Fleet (USA East) "Daren Carter" kolex99@hotmail.com Leader of the Crimson Knight Fleet (Kanada) "Angela Mavroudis" K_ehleyer@hotmail.com Leader of the Demon Fleet (Pirates and Privateers) "Carol Bockelman" kerla@kag.org Leader of ELINT Fleet (Cyberspatial Ships) "Kevin Geisleman" kordite@fyi.net Producer of MindScanner and the KAG Domain website "Joel 'Twisty' Nye" me@twisty.org ---------------------------------------------------------- KAGK - Klingon Assault Group Kanada ---------------------------------------------------------- KAG split into KAG and KAG KANADA over ten years ago. KAG KANADA is a proud member of the Worldwide Klingon experience. Please note the following email addresses for contact: Senior Officer & Commander in Chief - Paul Carreau, AKA Vice-Admiral Qel Iv sutai-Satir, KAD, MK satir@accesswave.ca Commander Ice Dragon Fleet - Doug Welsh, aka Captain K'Obol vestai-Chang-K'Onor, KAD AbbotKobol@AOL.COM Commander Steel Fist Fleet - Denny Shortliffe, Curly21@sprint.ca Web page is: http://www.cowgirlsrodeo.com/~kag-kanada/ From: AbbotKobol@aol.com Subject: Re: Klingon FAQ Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 11:17:36 EST ---------------------------------------------------------- KDFS - Klingon Defence Force Simulation Group ---------------------------------------------------------- he Klingon Defence Force is a Simulation / RPG group that roleplays the persona of a klingon. We meet on a weekly basis, or daily via email, to sim the life and times of a klingon character aboard a ship of the empire (or starbase, or homeworld) . Detailed information can be found at http://www.kdfs.org/ Our strength is in our members. Our honor is in being one of the longest running Klingon Sim/RPG group running on the net. Recently, we developed our own website, and a Public IRC network at www.kdfs.net ( irc.kdfs.net:6667) email kilmarac@kdfs.net snail Mail : Klingon Defence Force C/O Kilmarac PO Box 7056 Cincinnati, Oh 45205 U.S.A. ---------------------------------------------------------- KDC - The Klingon Diplomatic Corp ---------------------------------------------------------- Thema: Re: Klingon Geography Von: ab043@torfree.net Datum: Wed, 04 Mar 1998 09:48:56 -0600 The KDC and the Dorsai Irregulars are still quite active in the midwest and Canada, their traditional haunts. We are not affiliated with or related to the west-coast "Klingon Diplomatic Corp" group ~ they appear to have used the name without knowledge of our prior existance, nor are we affiliated with or related to the "Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corp", though they are aware of us and our history. The Klingon Diplomatic Corp were the *first* Klingon group, appearing in May of 1973 at Starcon 1 in Detroit ~ long before being Klingon became fashionable. We did all the early Trek cons, including the legendary Riotcon in New York in '76 (thirty Klingons as security against 30,000 angry ticketholders) and have appeared in "Time" magazine. Our most recent KDC appearance was at Primedia 2 in Toronto, Canada. Check out the Dorsai Irregulars website for photos and a timeline of the DI and KDC: http://www.inforamp.net/~dorsai Proud to be a smooth-headed Klingon ... Kathode, KDC ~ "Fear Not Peace" ---------------------------------------------------------- KEP - Klingon Embassy Poland (tlhIngan wo' rIvSo') ---------------------------------------------------------- tlhIngan wo' rIvSo' is an unofficial fanclub of Star Trek in Poland. Our members are (mostly) enthusiasts of a Klingon race. We are a non-profit organisation with the aim of propagating Klingon culture and language as well as the Klingon way of life. We welcome all new members from Poland as well as from Central and East Europe. Since we consider ourselves Klingons, not Ferrrrrengi, membership in our fanclub is free. Klingon uniforms are not required neither. 1. WWW sites: Embassy - tlhIngan wo' rIvSo' - http://klingons.eu.org/index.html Ships: * IKC bortaS - http://klingons.scifi.pl/ * IKC Ge'Tang - http://www.ikcgetang.osi.gda.pl/ 2. Mailing lists: There are two main discussion lists associated with the Embassy: * Dev - mailing list for general matters, club announcements, etc. * DuSaQ - mailing list for learners of Klingon language. Each of the ships has its own mailing list. 3. IRC channels (on warszawa.irc.pl or wroclaw.irc.pl) where you can meet the virtual Klingons from Poland: * Klingons * bortaS * getang How to contact us? Feel free to send an e-mail message in Polish or English to one of the following persons: * Sa'qul epetaI' Sa'qul: shakul@osi.gda.pl * chatI HSantaI' meQpu'yay: chaati@scifi.pl * Qu'art veStaI' yanwI': vestai@poczta.fm ---------------------------------------------------------- KEI - Klingon Empire International ---------------------------------------------------------- Most of the KEI addresses won't work any more. The probably has shut down or become inoperative. Please send confirmation of either "alive" or "death" as soon as possible to me. If nothing happens, this is the last listing of this club in this FAQ. The only not-bouncing email address is k-tash@yahoo.com, but no answers come back. The website is down/unreachable, too. ---------------------------------------------------------- KIDC - Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps ---------------------------------------------------------- The Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps is an international, not-for-profit, cultural and educational organization dedicated to fostering and promoting Klingon culture, traditions and society here on Terra. The KIDC is headquartered at the Klingon Imperial Embassy in Montreal, Canada. It currently has members in numerous countries around the world including: Argentina, Australia, Canada, England, Germany, Israel, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Scotland, Sweden and the United States. Our members range in age from 8 to 78 years of age and come from a wide range of occupations and lifestyles. Many Klingons who have joined us have commented how many close kinships have been formed between themselves and other members, and a tight-knit and extremely supportive Klingon community has developed as a result. In times of crisis, our members have been known to make extraordinary efforts in providing both assistance and moral support to their fellow Klingons, both in and out of the KIDC. Participation by our members takes many forms; personal correspondence with other members by regular mail or e-mail, submitting articles and participating in our many popular electronic mailing lists, make-up and costuming workshops, and attending such events as Klingon feasts, Diplomatic Receptions, movie premieres and SF/Trek conventions. Over 80% of our membership has access to the Internet and e-mail, so we have many Internet-based projects and programs. Our members have also participated in food drives as well as numerous other community and charitable events in their local areas. We even have a "Klingon Mentorship Program" to match new recruits to more experienced members in order to gently guide them into the world of Klingon culture and to become more comfortable within the KIDC and its' ways. The Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps Domain http://www.klingon.org/ is the largest and most popular Klingon website in the world, with over 225 pages of fascinating and intriguing information relating to the Empire and it's people. The KIDC site is also recognized by most major Klingon clubs and groups as the largest Klingon cultural resource on the Internet. The KIDC site has won over 90 awards for its originality in content, design and innovation; including being chosen as one of Yahoo! Internet Life Magazine's "Top Ten Star Trek Websites" in the world! The KIDC is well-known for providing valuable resources and services to the Klingon community at large; such as the famous "Klingon Internet Directory" and "Klingon ICQ Directory", the only centralized listings of Klingons from around the globe. The KIDC has also established a sister organization known as the "Klingon Imperial Weapons Guild" which is dedicated to the preservation of the ancient art of Klingon bladed weaponry. For more complete information about the KIDC's structure and organization and the advantages of membership, please visit our website and check out the KIDC Club information FAQ. You may also request an application kit by sending your request by e-mail or snail mail (along with your real name, full address and postal/zip code) to the Klingon code) to the Klingon Imperial Embassy (Klingon@klingon.org) at the following address: Klingon Imperial Embassy Klingon Imperial Diplomatic Corps 205 Vinet Avenue, Dorval Quebec, Canada H9S 2M5 For more complete information about the KIDC's structure and organization and the advantages of membership, please visit our website and check out the KIDC Club information FAQ. You may also request an application kit by sending your request by e-mail or snail mail (along with your real name, full address and postal/zip code) to the Klingon code) to the Contacts: KIDC's Head of Mission: Ambassador Lady K'Zin Zantai Kasara Klingon@klingon.org Acting Chief of Staff: Commander Ka'Diin Vestai Kasara kadiin@color-country.net KIDC's Head of Security: Captain Makin Sutai Cheghjihtah-Kasara Makin58@yahoo.com ---------------------------------------------------------- KLAW - Klingon Legion of Assault Warriors ---------------------------------------------------------- "Do you hear the cry of the warrior calling you to battle, calling you to glory?" The KLINGON LEGION OF ASSAULT WARRIORS (K.L.A.W.) is a dynamic interactive Star Trek fan organization devoted to the promotion of Klingon supremacy and Klingon fandom (Klindom.) As a Klingon group, our activities are organized with a Klingon theme while furthering the concepts and ideas of Star Trek. K.L.A.W.'s primary mission is to have fun. K.L.A.W. is first and foremost a Star Trek fan organization, based on the Klingon ideology. To this end we adopt a Klingon, or as we prefer, a Klin attitude in our dealings among ourselves and others. Vessels (a.k.a. chapters) are encouraged to keep an active social schedule; many are also engaged in a variety of community service projects. K.L.A.W. maintains an overall timeline that is concurrent with the Star Trek movies. Members assume the roles and responsibilities of Klingon officers or crew members assigned to various departments (a.k.a. specialties) on each vessel. Contact the Legion Command staff: Legion Operations Officer (Andrew Langston) devilman@propowerplus.net Individual Membership - $20.00 Family Membership - $50.00 (3 or more people in same house) Canadian - $5.00 (additional to Individual of Group rate) Other countries - $10.00 (additional to Individual of Group rate) Send check or money order (keeping a copy for your records) to: KLINGON LEGION OF ASSAULT WARRIORS 2018 NW 43rd Terr. #8 Lauderhill, Fl 33313 Allow 2-4 weeks for processing. WELCOME TO THE EMPIRE! WWW-Page: http://www.scifinetwork.com/hearts-edge/ Mailing list: ask Paul Stacy (korvette@mediaone.net) for assistance. ---------------------------------------------------------- KLAS - Klingons Lending Assistance and Support ---------------------------------------------------------- KLAS is made up of people who wish to role play as Klingons or Aliens that would serve aboard a Klingon Ship. We like to do the same things that other clubs do, go to conventions, watch the movies, and participate in role playing games. We do however have an active part in the community. We go to children's wards at the hospitals and child care homes to entertain the children and get their minds off their problems for a little while. We go to the mental and physical handicap homes to entertain and show them their is a difference between reality and fiction. We work with charity groups such as MDA, and others to help raise money for their orgainzations. We go to summer camps and put on shows and work with the kids. We work with the school systems in our area to put on programs teaching the kids things like honesty and honor, or what ever the schools want to promote. We work with local business in our area to promote their special sales and promotions. We participate in parades and local events. We help promote items we feel there should be a concern for in the community and bring people's attention to it. In short we are active in giving back to the community as well as having a lot of fun. In the past year KLAS has formed an elite security force to assist in the establishing and maintaining of order at conventions. Mebership in KLAS is $10 for Individual and $20 for Family Membership Membership includes: * Memberiship & Security Label Badge * KLAS Directory * Newsletter published quarterly * History of Klingons + their Culture * Klingon Family Lines + How to choose Your Name * Klingon Resources Guide * Costume Patterns * KLAS Pin * Convention Listings for the next 2 months * Discounts at Motels + Hotels * Discounts at Restaurants KLAS Fleet Communications Officer Joann Croley Joplin MO 64804 ICQ # - 68564107 Internet contacts are: jcroley@ipa.net klingon@oknet1.net The Website resides at http://www.oknet1.net/~klingon/ ---------------------------------------------------------- KSF - Klingon Strike Force ---------------------------------------------------------- Greetings warrior, We have prepared a short "Who We Are" summary for those of you who wish to know more about the KLINGON STRIKE FORCE. We will be happy to send additional materials, on request. In the mean time, visit some of our websites and read a copy of our latest newsletter BATTLE LINES - online at http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Dunes/1044/BL/. Klingon Strike Force Central Net * http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Dunes/1044 * http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Cavern/3811/ Qapla' Admiral K'Lay epetai K'Onor-Chang KSF Chief of Staff Campaign Coordination Command XO Cyber Sector Command What's in it for you? Correspondence: With those who share your uniquely Klingon point of view. We have members all over the global community. Expand your horizons. Projects: Do you write, draw, create models, work with computers, role-play, design ships or weapons, do costuming or other imaginative things in the Klingon universe? Or would you like to learn how? We have a multitude of projects, both complete and in progress, and people who want help with them or who can provide help for you. Role-Playing: Give your Klingon persona a chance to show what he/she did to deserve all that glory. The KSF club role play needs you to help keep the Empire one step from disaster. Play by mail or e-mail via short, easily composed reports to others while getting overviews through the newsletter. Earn rank, status and the respect of your role playing peers. Information Network: Want to know who's going to be at a con; what the latest Star Trek novel is like; where and how to learn to communicate using the Klingon language or the latest scuttlebutt in fandom? Someone in the KSF knows, and is waiting to discuss it with you. tlhIngan HolDajatlh'a' - (Do you speak Klingon?) Would you like to learn the Klingon language, or at least some useful phrases? A language course, or help in learning is available from Adm. K'Zhe; a column also appears in our newsletter. Newsletter: A quarterly newsletter reporting on all this and more comes with your membership. Don't be the last species of intelligent life in the galaxy to jump on the bandwagon. Join now! The NL contains Editorials from higher ranking officers, a list of new members, address changes, promotions, demotions, awards, transfers, clubnews, including news of members' activities and list of club projects,articles and convention reports by members, artwork, and an update on the club rpgs. A new club roster is sent yearly. For further information on the KSF (America), just mention the FAQ and feel free to contact: Margie McDonnell Thought-Admiral K'lay epetai-K'Onor-Chang Commander in Chief 17 McFatridge Road Apt 31 Halifax Nova Scotia B3N2R3 CANADA or by email contact... Thought Adm. K'Lay epetai K'Onor - Chang KSFCommand@aol.com (Margie McDonnell) ---------------------------------------------------------- KWS - Klingon Warrior Society ---------------------------------------------------------- The Klingon Warrior Society currently has over 200 members all around the world as it it mainly Web-based and their numbers are constanly rising. Its main aim is to teach terrans about Klingon culture and language. Be sure to drop by our homepage at * http://kws.dhs.org/ as most information can be taken from these pages. We currently have two projects running. * One is the Klingon Historybook Restoration Project. We collect any data concerning the Klingon history and put it together as a document. * Then there is the Artwork page. Any Klingon artwork, be it textes, pictures or whatever can here be published. * In the weeks to come there will be a third project. It will include the complete Klingon fleet list with all Klingon vessels ever mentioned. For some time now we have been planning to send out an electronic newsletter with up-to-date information about Klingon activities and general information about Klingon culture. However we have been experiencing some problems finishing it but it it hopefully due out before the end of the year. Any articles are welcome. Simply mail them to clipscom@indiana.edu or bentoam@mail.auburn.edu or sajqa1@juno.com. Membership is absolutely free. ---------------------------------------------------------- KoP - Klingons of Praxis ---------------------------------------------------------- On stardate 9521.6 the Klingon moon Praxis explodes, causing severe damage to the Klingon homeworld of Qo'noS. Praxis was their prime energy producing facility. Many perish in the ensuing fire and toxic aftermath.  There were some survivors.  The Home World turned their backs on them and their families, and made them outcasts, claiming "All should have died on Praxis." Today those survivors and their houses are a band of organized renegades, recognizing no governmental authority, no alliances, and most of all having no place to call home. If you align yourself with them, you are tolerated, if you wrong them, they will avenge. They are known as the Klingons of Praxis. Newsletter is plublished on line at a bi-monthly rate It is know as "The Warrior" Local Group( ships ) * IKV Cloaked Vengeance (Detriot Mi) http://216.234.108.10/b * IKV ??? (New York) http://www.rpa.net/ * IKV Falcon (Grand Rapids Mi) http://nav.to/ikvfalcon/ * Fire And Steel http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Shire/3505/ Admiral Klaa klaa@tir.com Admiral Kruge paladin@customnet.net Admiral Kang nmayer@customnet.net ---------------------------------------------------------- KAF - Komorex Attack Fleet ---------------------------------------------------------- The Komerex Fleet? Komerex is defined by the Klingon Dictionary as that which grows. And within fandom as well as the Klingon 'game of life', that is what we are doing! The Komerex Fleet is the base organization with alliances to other clubs and organizations. We are the (mostly) Klingon side. The 'Battle Council', which is comprised of Thought Admirals chosen on the basis of honor, integrity, knowledge, and experience head the fleet and oversee the general operation of the fleet. The Battle Council is comprised of multiple people to keep things fair and honorable for all. The council is the head of a 'chain of command' that starts with the Captain and First officer of each ship, and progresses thru battlegroups, to sector and back to the Battle Council. The Battle council maintains an "open door" policy of listening to everyone with a question or problem. The Komerex Alliance: Nothing changes within your group or organization when you form an alliance with the Komerex Fleet. An alliance with us merely recognizes the fact that we both exist within fandom and you want to 'role-play' or join activities with us. Aligned organizations will continue to govern themselves as they wish. Each group that is aligned with us has the option of representation in the council. What we're all about: The bottom line here is that yes, we are a Klingon structured organization. However, we are more much than that---We have formed out of the desires of those who enjoy the FUN and comraderie that can come from fandom. We all work together as a unit.. our goal... a positive future; We strive each day to fufill the Komerex motto: One for ALL, not all for one, living and playing in Roddenberry's vision.. As a whole, we may not be the largest fan club, but size is not what we strive for.. we seek the quality.... not the quantity... There are NO membership fees. The Komerex Fleet zine is mailed quarterly and costs; $10 per year. (Editor Sr.Lt. Qo'Bah vestai Qlavaq, e-mail: Tintle@worldnet.att.net). If you are interested in joining the Komerex Attack Fleet or aligning your organization with us, you may contact any of the individuals listed here: Th. Adm. Qeldas epetai Qlavaq - Battle Council Leader Paula Crist-Pickett P.O. Box 9406 Santa Rosa, CA. 95409 Th. Adm. U'Qtenya epetai Ru'Qstay - Battle Council Debra Roberts P.O. Box 276978 Sacramento, CA 95827-6978 e-mail: IvanovaB5@aol.com Admiral Koloth zantai Qlavaq - Battle Council Elvin Nabors e-mail: louvhawk@geocities.com KOMEREX - KITE (Klingons In The East) Qsera Mor'gann Qlavaq - Qey SeH - Eastern Sector Commander Linda Paulsen P.O. Box 18076 Pittsburgh, PA 15236 e-mail: capt_morghann@yahoo.com T'Chargh Qey SeH - Qlavaq - Eastern Sector Deputy Commander Ed Paulsen P.O. Box 18076 Pittsburgh, PA 15236 e-mail: EdPaulsen@technologist.com or Devro_os@geocities.com KAF - KOS (Klingons OverSeas) HoD A'Hab Volker Grieser Siegburger Str. 61a 53639 Königswinter/Oberpleis e-mail: v.griesser@oligo.de The KAF homepage can be found at http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Zone/7289/komerex.html ---------------------------------------------------------- The Most Ancient Order Of The Knights Of The Qaptaq ---------------------------------------------------------- The qaptaQ is an organization dedicated to the Klingon ideals of Honor, Glory, Strength and Straightforwardness. The qaptaQ way of life is often summarized by the principle of Nal Komerex Khesterex: That which does not grow, shall wither and die. The qaptaQ testify to the great loyalty and fidelity which is to be found in all Klingons everywhere: the pride inherent in the greatness which has sprung from the Klingon warrior since the earliest of times. The qaptaQ fight for a way of life, a total philosophy. The qaptaQ has, as its speculative origins a rich pre-history extrapolated from the fictional 23rd and 24th centuries portrayed in the various incarnations of Star Trek. In addition, the qaptaQ owes much of its support to a series of original works authored by many of its members. Such works often depict periods far back in time, before the mighty race known as the Klingons had developed spaceflight or a common cultural identity. The operative origin of the qaptaQ is deeply rooted in the counter culture of the Klingons which has evolved around Star Trek in all its forms. The main focus of the qaptaQ is based around the exploration of the political, cultural, and spiritual lives of that most noble of people, the warriors of the Klingon Empire, as well as the possible history of the Empire as portrayed in the various embodiments of Star Trek. The central belief of all qaptaQ is that all Klingons are warriors and some Klingons become strategists but precious few learn the philosophy of the way of the warrior. Such warriors as do so learn may one day come to join the ranks of the knights of the qaptaQ. The essence of the qaptaQ way of life may be apprehended by non-members through the creed of the warrior: The creed of the warrior: I have no parents: I make the heavens and the earth my parents. I have no home: I make awareness my home. I have no death: I make the tides of breathing my death. I have no divine power: I make honesty my divine power. I have no means: I make understanding my means. I have no magic secret: I make character my magic secret. I have no body: I make endurance my body. I have no eyes: I make the flash of lightning my eyes. I have no ears: I make sensibility my ears. I have no limbs: I make promptness my limbs. I have no strategy: I make "unshadowed by thought" my strategy. I have no designs: I make "seizing opportunity by the forelock" my design. I have no miracles: I make right action my miracles. I have no principles: I make adaptability to all circumstances my principles. I have no tactics: I make emptiness and fullness my tactics. I have no talents: I make ready wit my talent. I have no friends: I make my mind my friend. I have no enemy: I make careleyssness my enemy. I have no armor: I make benevolence and righteousness my armor. I have no castle: I make immovable mind my castle. I have no sword: I make absence of self my sword. If you are interested in membership in the qaptaQ you may fill out the slip on the back of this form and mail it to the address below: 2169 Summer St. Suite 106 Stamford CT 06905 If you wish, you may register with us via e-mail at one of the following 'net address: qaptaq@snet.net, Applications are not routinely accepted from persons under the age of 18, however exceptions to this policy may be granted from time to time at the discretion of the administration of the qaptaQ. The qaptaQ have no programs for children, nor do we provide any form of child care. The qaptaQ assesses no fees for membership, however members may at times be required to provide materials and services for the exclusive use of the organization at their own expense. WWW-Page: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/1200 ---------------------------------------------------------- Warriors of Kahless ---------------------------------------------------------- During the time of "Gowrons folly" (the war with the federation) the high council became aware that the empire, though never short of brave warriors, were running dangerously short of experenced warriors and officers. There were however a large number of old, disonored, and alien crew and officers who were experenced and would never normally get into the strike force. The answer was simple. Form a unit of these people and see if it works. It did and the warriors of kahless was the result. Bringing honor to the disonored, frequently going into battle first (expendable!) we have gained a formidable reputation in the empire. Lead by capt. K'atal, late of the house of Duras we will go on to greater honors! Q'apla! http://www.kahless.ic24.net/ http://warriors_of_kahless@smartgroups.com/ http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/warriors_of_kahless/ Steve Roehead 88 Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2QB ENGLAND ---------------------------------------------------------- Klingon Language Institute ---------------------------------------------------------- Now in its ninth year of operation, the Klingon Language Institute continues its mission of bringing together individuals interested in the study of Klingon linguistics and culture, and providing a forum for discussion and the exchange of ideas. Our membership is diverse, including Star Trek fans with curiosity and questions about Klingon language, RP gamers wishing to lend some authenticity to a Klingon character, as well as students and professionals in the fields of linguistics, philology, computer science, and psychology who see the Klingon language as a useful metaphor in the classroom or simply wish to mix vocation with avocation. Though based in the USA, the Institute is actually an international endeavor, presently reaching over forty countries on every continents (yes, even Antarctica!). The efforts of the KLI have been formally acknowledged by Paramount who granted us a license for our work. Our primary means of pursuing our mission is our quarterly journal, HolQeD. Not simply a newsletter, HolQeD is a referred journal utilizing peer review. Each issue includes columns, articles, interviews, and letters exploring the Klingon language. HolQeD is indexed by the Modern Language Association and is registered with the Library of Congress (ISSN: 1061-2327). The KLI has gained a great deal of attention in the press for our translations efforts, specifically our Klingon Shakespeare Restoration Project (KSRP) and Klingon Bible Translation Project (KBTP). In March of 1996 we published a limited edition hardbound translation of Hamlet (ISBN: 0-9644345-1-2) and plan to continue with a new play each year from here out. You can find samples from both the KSRP and the KBTP for your enjoyment at our FTP site (ftp.kli.org). In addition to translation, another or our efforts is the Klingon Writing Project (KWP) which for the last two years has published the KLI's literary supplement, jatmey, original poetry and fiction composed in Klingon. From our website (http://www.kli.org), we attempt to provide the definitive resource for anyone interested in the Klingon language. This includes a constantly updated list of all Klingon words from sources other than Okrand's dictionary (e.g., interviews in our journal, Skybox trading cards). Other pages include audio files of Klingon phrases, past winners of wordplay contests from the pages of HolQeD (come see our Klingon pallindromes!), a GIF file of a KLI classroom painted by noted artist and Guggenheim fellow Peter Waite, a world map of the spread of the KLI, and much more. For individuals just getting started, we offer a free postal course which allows beginners a chance to study the language at their own pace. We also maintain the tlhIngan-Hol mailing list on the Internet and have instituted a "Beginners' Grammarian" whose sole function is to be there to respond to the kinds of questions and posts that beginners ask, preventing a newcomer from being inundated or overwhelmed by more experienced Klingonists. In January we began the "KLI Talker Page," a virtual conference call on the web which allows people from anywhere in the world to actually speak to one another in real time, and to practice their Klingon skills outloud with other speakers. We also continue to maintain a small MUSH (mush.kli.org 2218) where Klingon fans can go to practice their language skills in a written format. The focus is not on roleplaying, but just in being able to meet and chat (in Klingon or otherwise) with other Klingon enthusiasts. Beginning in March of 1996, the KLI acquired Merchant Status and now accepts VISA and MasterCard for memberships, as well as KLI materials including all backissues of our quarterly journal, HolQeD; copies of jatmey, our literary supplement; our illustrated guide to the verbal suffixes of Klingon; and our latest book: a compilation of articles by Captain Krankor taken from the first four years of HolQeD. We also carry the complete range of Klingon books and tapes from Simon & Schuster, and make these available to Klingon enthusiasts outside the USA who might otherwise not be able to find them. Orders can be placed online at our Merchant page (http://www.kli.org/kli/Merchant.phtml). Finally, every July the KLI holds its annual meeting or qep'a'. This is a five day event bringing together some of the most proficient Klingon speakers in the world. There are no celebrity guests (though last year Marc Okrand made a surprise visit!), no costume competition, and no movie room. Instead, the qep'a' is more like a cross between a relax-a-con and professional conference. There are discussion sections on topics such as teaching Klingon, curse warfare, and Klingon translations. Attendence is small, but for one week each year at the qep'a' Klingon truly becomes a living language. The meeting ends with a banquet on the last night. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :: Dr Lawrence M Schoen, Director :: The KLI is a nonprofit :: :: The Klingon Language Institute :: tax exempt corporation :: :: POB 634, Flourtown, PA 19031 USA :: DaH HuchlIj'e' ghonob :: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :: lawrence@kli.org :: http://www.kli.org :: 215/836-4955 :: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ---------------------------------------------------------- qepHommey - klingon language enthusiasts ---------------------------------------------------------- qepHommey - Klingon language in your area (supported by the KLI) The individuals listed below have all graciously offerred to host qepHommey, small informal gatherings, to allow Klingon speakers in their area to come together, meet, and share in their common interest in the warrior's tongue. How often these local meetings will occur will be left up to each individual group. Some will doubtless exist in tandem with regional fan organizations, some with community classes on Klingon, and some completely independent of other groups. It's our hope that these qepHommey will serve to energize Klingon study and proficiency at a local level. Germany, Völklingen the second Saturday of each month; 3:00pm Contact: Lieven L. Litaer <lieven@online.de> Phone: +49-6898-23154 Sweden, Uppsala Villavägen 33, 2tr Every Monday; 17:30 - 19:00 Contact: Zrajm C Akfohg <zrajm@iname.com> Phone: 018-500 911 (leave a message) Canada, BC, Vancouver on Saturday in the middle of even-numbered months Contact: Robyn Stewart <qov@direct.ca> Phone: 604-688-7746 U.S.A., CO, Westminster (Denver) Every Saturday; 4:30pm - 6:00pm Contact: Daniel Morse <peHruS9@aol.com> Phone: 303-295-6392 U.S.A., MD, Washington, DC/Baltimore the third Saturday of every month; 3:00pm - 6:00pm Contact: Kevin Burgess <qoretlh@klingons.com> Phone: 443-386-5321 (leave a message) http://www.geocities.com/qoretlh/qepHom.htm ========================================================== 6. Klingon Actors - fanclubs ========================================================== The Klingdom lives through its members - the fans. But as the actors presented in their roles the glorious race to us, I decided to include a short list of their fan clubs. The fan clubs are sorted alphabetically by the Klingon (role) name of the actresses and actors. L'Kor (DS9: Birthright) Richard Herd Richard Herd P.O. Box 56297 Sherman Oaks, CA 9141 USA WWW: http://www.richardherd.com Kor, Da'Har Master (TOS, DS9) John Colicos Official Fan Club: http://www.klingon.org/Colicos/. Kurn, House of Mogh (TNG, DS9) Tony Todd Official Tony Todd Fan Club: Rosanna Kroll P.O.BOX 7394 Baltimore, MD 21227 USA Martok, General (DS9), later Chancellor John Hertzler Martok's Marauders email: entrpriz@earthlink.net House of Martok: http://www.martok.org Vixis (ST-2) Spice Williams Honor Guard: http://home.t-online.de/home/paul.yeo/spice_01.htm ========================================================== 7. Moved, inactive or closed down clubs and groups ========================================================== The following clubs merged into or are part of an other club. Please contact the major club for further information: Fire And Steel - joined KoP in late 2000 "With fire and Steel did the gods forge the Klingon heart!" "Fire and Steel" is a Michigan based organization dedicated to the study of the Klingon language, and enjoyment of Klingon culture. Whether your interests are in learning to speak the wariors tounge, cooking Klingon cuisine, forging bladed weapons, performing plays and stage combat, or just dressing up and getting into charicter, you will find like minded warriors here. Join us now, and show your heart!!!- Web: http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Shire/3505/ E-Mail: zayericd@pilot.msu.edu KDF - Klingon Defence Forces (Germany) They joined KAF in July 1999 and are known since KAF-KOS (Komerex Attack Fleet - Klingons OverSeas). Muskogee Klingons - still flys with the KLAS (since 9712) K.L.A.S. is a family oriented Star Trek fan club for those persons who have the heart and honor of a Klingon Warrior. We have done security work at many conventions over the last year. Examples of some of are events are: Being in parades in full uniform, Promotions at area stores, Performing for children's groups at hospitals, charity events, doing fund-raisers, and volunteering for community service projects. We are ready to serve the EMPIRE and the KLINGON race & are hopping to increase our ships and crew. David and Gayla Taylor, 300 North 40 Street, Apt 1020 Muskogee, Oklahoma 74401, U.S.A. Main address: klingon@oknet1.net (others: ikvbloodsword@hotmail.com) WWW: http://www.oknet1.net/~klingon/ Klingon Naval Intelligence (KNI) According to durtydan@cyberus.ca (Wed 9706.04 16:54:46) the KNI is a branch of KAG/KANADA - contact Commander K'Ashton (kilroy@cam.org) for info. ---------------------------------------------------------- The following clubs were unreachable - it was not possible to establish contact for months, neither via snail- nor e-mail. So it can be assumed they ceased to exist (youngest members of this list first): * DTW P'rang - no info & no contact since 9909.22 * IKBF - Imperial Klingon Battle Fleet - does not wanted to be listed any more in the FAQ (0003) * KEI - Klingon Empire International - all contacts lost 0003.31 * KBRG - Klingon Battle Reenactment Group - single conact lost 9912.08 * IKEC - Imperial Klingon Expeditionary Corps - no info & no contact since early 980x * Monastery of QIn'lot - no contact since early 980x * ILS - Interstellar Language School - no contact since 9712.08 * SC - Strathmore Colony - no info & no contact since 9711.02 * KSpecF - Klingon Special Forces - no info & no contact since 9710.28 * KLIN - Klingon Imperial Navy - no info & no contact since 9611.18 * KSS - Klingon Secret Service - no info & no contact since 9607 ---------------------------------------------------------- The following clubs have definitely and confirmed closed down/ceased to exist: * Klingon Merchants Association: disbanded 2000-Aug-11 * A part of KSF (Europe) separated from KSF (America). The splinter group now is a general SciFi-RPG-Club and is called "Something Else" (12/97) The "remainder" of the Europe section still is active within KSF. * Khitomer Outpost (Essen, Germany) - club shut down about 1994/95 ========================================================== 8. Credits ========================================================== Special thanks to... Qeltor (qeltor@khemorex-klinzhai.de) and taj'IH (tajih@khemorex-klinzhai.de) ...my compagnion webmasters of the Khemorex Klinzhai webserver, for their constant support. K'Mel Kurkura (jtackett@ix.netcom.com) ...for (one of the) best Klingon Konnections in the Web Lady K'Zin Zantai Kasara (Klingon@klingon.org) and Crew ...for the great KIDC Webserver David Barron (dbarron@PrimeNet.Com) ...for his Learning-FAQ and his postal course McReynolds (rmcrey@pop.flash.net) ...for his "Paramount Hol" and "Klingon Appearance" FAQs Kragtowl, Da'Har master (Trekkan@aol.com) ...for his constant support to my FAQs Kerla (kerla1@juno.com) ...for her prompt and neutral updates on US klingdom. Thanks to all the Klingons making the fandom such a great place. These are especially the ones supporting me constantly with their information, as there were (a more less than more selected or complete, totally unsorted list): * Kay Templeton (KAY2IKE@aol.com) * Tat Ro' (MKessler@clandjop.com) * Bo'Hemond (starbase@indirect.com) * David Barron (dbarron@PrimeNet.Com) * Lawrence Schoen/KLI (lawrence@kli.org) * M'Lar * Da'Vid + A'Wala Lorenssith (TimeQuest@ok.azalea.net) * K'orvette sutai Reshtarc (korvette@water.net) * Qsera Mor'gann Qlavaq (qsera@nb.net) and * Qor, JeH JorwI' and Capt. Balling (fleet-command@khemorex-klinzhai.de) ..and all the others not mentioned here. DISCLAIMER! I know that everything even REMOTELY concerning STAR TREK is the sole, exclusive and stingily held property of Paramount. No infringement of those rights is even thought about. But... this list is mine, not Paramount {{;-) Distribute and contribute! --======================================================-- QIb vestai yabHuj Chief Ambassador Volker Tanger Khemorex Klinzhai yabHuj@khemorex-klinzhai.de GPG Key available Unsolicited advertising mail is not wanted! --==============================================-- http://www.khemorex-klinzhai.de/faqs/kli-faq.html Klingon Clubs and Groups - FAQ (ID 0108.12)