- ADMIRAL'S THOUGHTS -
Thought-Admiral K'Lay epetai K'Onor-Chang

I was recently invited, along with a representative from another Klingon club, to speak to a radio reporter about Klingon fandom. One of the questions asked was: What does your club do? After citing the fun things we did.....role plays and face to face convention get togethers, travel, projects and correspondence.... the other Klingon club representative told how his club had raised this amount of money for charity, and had done these activities for charity. It was an impressive list, and a thing to be proud of. Since the list was long, and the interviewer had questions, I had time to think about the KSF in a way that I had not previously done.

It ocurred to me that while the KSF, unlike the other club, is an international club, with its members scattered so far apart that getting together to do charitable activities is problematical at best, we DO have a long history of service, it most often manifests itself in a different way. Although we do have and have had members who participate in fund raising charitable events, Mike Robbins / Borg QI'mpeq coming most quickly to mind, our service most often is to those within our own ranks who are in need. I realized as examples quickly came to mind, that I had never been a part of any organization, religious or social or work related, more supportive of its own members than we in KSF are to each other. I thought I would share with you some of the examples that I shared with the reporter.

Over the past 8 years that I have been with the KSF, I have first hand knowledge of KSF members who have:

The list could no doubt go on, as I imagine more help has been given, silently and privately, than I know about. More subtle, but as important, is the fact that although we are a diverse, far flung group geographically, socially and culturally, we accept each other, as fans....and in many cases, as friends. I am tremendously proud of the fact that differences in race, religion, politics and lifestyle have not prevented us from behaving towards one another in a way that I think personifies what Gene Roddenberry envisioned for the ideal future. I am tremendously proud of being a part of a group who, though we may not be able to help everyone, know the meaning of "charity begins at home".

Thought-Admiral K'Lay epetai K'Onor-Chang

Klingon Strike Force Commander in Chief

Klingon Strike Force High Command

tlhIngan HIvbeq ra'ghomquv

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- EDITOR'S DAGGER -
by Flt Capt qe'San Sutai be'rawn

Kai Komrades. Here we are at yet another issue of Battle Lines. Hopefully we're getting Battle Lines on track starting from this Issue. As with anything related to Battle Lines please feel free to contact me either on qeSan@btinternet.com <mailto:qeSan@btinternet.com> +44 7833 192 832 or Woodside, 10 Withycombe, Furzton, Milton Keynes, MK4 1ET, England.

Oh Yeah and that includes articles and artwork.. Don't let your honour down support your magazine, like the club itself, it is what you make it.

A special Thanks to Ke'Reth who has sent in a massive amount of artwork this period some of which you would of found in this issue

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Appointments:

Jon Brown / qeSan be'rawn - Global Sector E Command

Karl Holtz / Qwlleren DuppIm - Imperial Cartographer

Ron Pohlen / Khaufen JurIss - Imperial Military Command

Anne Zecca / A'qmarr ramHov quvHubwI' - Imperial Diplomatic Service XO

The Imperial Review Board, after deliberations, have promoted the following KSF Officers:

Fleet Captain qe'San be'rawn - status promotion to sutai

Cmdr. K'Eherang K'Shontan-Jiraal - status promotion to zantai

Lt.Cmdr. Rakqor K'Mpec - status promotion to sutai

Kaiden vestai-Katia - rank promotion to Lt. Commander

A'qmarr ramHov quvHubwI' - rank promotion to Lieutenant

Kea'Dec vestai-Ceadagon - rank promotion to 1st Lieutenant

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- POST REPORTS -
Compiled by Admiral Katalyia K'Tore-Jiraal
GSA Commander

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KSF CLAN HISTORIES
Project Lead: Adm. Katalyia K'Tore-Jiraal
Status: Open for submissions
Do your line justice and write its history. Send for Katalyia's clan history as an example. (A number of these appear in the Budget Guide to the Klingons.)

KLINGON FAUNA AND FLORA
Project Lead: Needs director to look after the project
Status: Will still accept submissions
Describe animals, insects, birds, fish, and plant life of Klingon worlds. Draw a sketch, even a rough one will do

KAHLESS' BOOK OF TASTELESS JOKES
Project Lead: Needs director
Status: Open for submissions/Needs director
Got any? Or convert jokes or anecdotes you like into Klingon jokes. Make fun of Romulans, Ferengi,
Cardassians, Shapeshifters, Pakleds, etc. Make funny sketches, too! Keep them clean.

KLINGON THEOLOGY
Project Lead: Abbot K'Obol K'Onor
Status: Accepting submissions
Gods, goddesses, sects and tribes! A discussion group online has been formed to bring about thoughts and
ideas about Klingon Religion, its first synthesis of the first series of discussions have been published in
Battle Lines. The next stage is underway now! Contact the new director for submission guidelines.

COMMITTEE FOR NEW AND IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY
Project Lead: Volar K'zota-K'Onor
Status: Ongoing
The CNIT board. Have you an idea for a new weapon, monitoring device, defense system, or an improved
model of an existing item?

KLINGON KRISTMAS KOOKBOOK
Project Lead: Adm. K'Lay K'Onor-Chang
Status: Still accepting submissions

Among the various replies to an out cry for a good recipe for Stuffed Targ, there's a collection of material here unsurpassed. Warning: Highly humorous and perhaps dangerous to someone's health!

BIRTHDAY PROJECT
Project Lead: Lt. B'Etera K'Tral K'Mpec
Status: Accepting submissions
Collecting birthdays of all members for submission into Battle Lines can be a tough job for any Klingon.
Submit your month, day, and year will be optional for those of you who wish to escape being found out!

THE ARTIST GUILD
Project Lead: FAdm. K'Zhen Zu-Merz
Status: To apply contact director
Consisting of all who like to draw or create artwork by hand or on the computer. We will creat works
together, answer the needs for art pieces, logos, or whatever the club has a need of. New logos are
needed for various sectors and divisions. If you need a design, illustration, logo, etc, send your ideas
with a rought sketch to the GUILD!

WORLDS OF THE KLINGON EMPIRE
Project Lead: Rakqor K'Mpec cygnus17@shelby.net <mailto:cygnus17@shelby.net>
Status: Open for submissions
Create your Homeworld, or a section thereof, a new Klingon world, (perhaps just conquered!) Describe
geographical features, cities, inhabitants, exports, flora and fauna, whatever you imagine. Maps would be
most beneficial.

WONDERS OF THE EMPIRE
Project Lead: la' Kosh curtisdmartin@juno.com <mailto:curtisdmartin@juno.com>
Status: Open for submissions
Think Seven Wonders of the World - and come up with some Klingon ones!

PROVERBS OF KAHLESS
Project Lead: KIySa'ra VelaH' kiysara@hotmail.com <mailto:kiysara@hotmail.com>
Status: Open for submissions
Whether you've seen one, created one or know a human proverb that might make a good Klingon proverb, let
us hear it.

BATTLE LINES
Project Lead: Cdr. qe'San be'rawn
Status: Ongoing
Our quarterly newsletter is in need of art, poetry, and articles on Klingons as well as newspaper or magazine articles concerning the Klingon aspect of Star Trek fandom. If you have anything you'd like to have included in this publication, please submit it to the Editor-In-Chief.

KLINGON FOOD
Project Lead: Adm. K'Lay K'Onor-Chang
Status: Accepting submission
We know Klingons love ghargh (or qagh), roqeg blood pie and a few others, but what else could they eat?
Send Mana your ideas - perhaps with an appetizing sketch!

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- CROSSWORDS -
by K'Zhen

A  C  R  O  S  S	1. Starbase, 4. Name 8. Luck 10. Animal		13. Ship 14. I thank you 15. Chancellor 16. Success	18. Death 20. It (pronoun) 21. Garbage 23. Circle	26. First 27. Volunteer 28. My lord 29. accommodate	32. Sleep 34. Cloaking device 36. Propel 37. Homeworld
DOWN							DOWN
2. High Council  3. Empire  4. Pejorative  5. Group, team  6. Vegetation  7. Accomplish  9. Be cunning,sly  11. Unfortunate  12. Pet animal  13. Today  14. I commend / salute you  17. Lover  19. Serpent worm  22. Embassy  24. Captain  25. Tribble  29. Sector  30. Machinery 31. Morning  33. verify  35. Revenge  36. Warship  38. Whatta ya want? 39. Neck  40. Kill  41. Star							40. Kill  41. Star  43. Father  44. It 47. Confuse 48. Adversary 49. Voice 52. Now 53. Dark 54. Eight 56. Relieve 59. Bird of Prey 60. Use 62. Enemy 64. Cheat 67. Zoo 68. Be careful 69. Travel, trek 70. Commend 71. Pet, stroke 72. Cage 75. Cold 76. Planet 77. Mouth 78. Pain 79. Dictator 81. Leg 83. Ancestors 84. Admiral
A  C   R   O  S   S	41. Kill  42. Bonding ceremony  44. Be Thirsty  45. Discommendation  46. work		50. Be sad 51. Second 55. Dictator 57. Number 58. hide	59. Drink 61. Worrywart 63. Old (not new) 65. Tooth	66. Happy or Forehead 69. Man, male 73. Pants 74. Transmission	76. Satisfy 80. Identify 82. Life support system 85. Pain stick

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cCAMPAIGN COORDINATION COMMANDc

Edited by Captain K’Obol Chang-K’Onor

Starbase K’Shona - Admiral Katalyia’s relocation to the Romulan Border has gone well, and the new Starbase K’Shona is now operational. The newly developed “Early Advice Ranging System “, designed to detect and identify a wide variety of particle and ion traces (indicating enemy incursions, etc.), including warp traces, ion trails, Tachyon particles, chronotron particles, graviton traces, is now ready for deployment. On completion of installation, the resulting detection grid will give us ample warning of every attempted penetration of Klingon Space along that Border, exposing Romulan spies, pirates, black market traders and any other ships who may try to elude us. Fleet Captain Borg QI’mpec has arrived at the Starbase with what support from the Trouble Shooters Task Force that he could muster, and will be assisting the Admiral with deployment and activation of the system. (His forces were badly mauled in the War, and in the recent Civil Unrest at home; ships of the Task Force still in refit will join as they are able, to support the defenses of the Starbase until the Detection Grid is activated.)

Science and Technology Command is still reeling from having their facilities and people drafted to assist Imperial Medical in rebuilding. Lt.Cmdr. Rakqor advises his theoretical and research scientists are reluctantly bringing their scientific educations to bear on the problem from two directions. Emergency Medical Holograms are currently inadequate, and the scientists are working to much improve the program capacities. At the same time, many of these scientists have backgrounds that can be moulded to provide medical services, themselves, and many of his people have been acting as medical staff. Needed medical supplies are in short supply, and research programs are grinding to a halt due to the lack of available people and supplies. Yet I must advise that all news from him is not bad - They have discovered significant transuranic deposits at Gnuu Re, and Lt.Cmdr. Rakqor is in transit, himself, to supervise.

Imperial Security - Cmdr. Kosh has Imperial Security under control and attending to their duties as expected, in spite of their reduced strength. The Kanaga System has had communications restored. Our Colony on Haven is encountering difficulties with the indigenous Wokan, who appear to be receiving military support and aid from an as yet unknown outside source. A Security Team was assigned temporary duty with Imperial Intelligence to assist in breaking a Romulan spy ring. A secret Romulan outpost (believed to have been Tal Shiar) has been discovered and destroyed, with only one or two agents avoiding capture or death. Orion “pirates” were caught dealing with this outpost, and were also destroyed. A Security detail was also sent to Breen to reinforce the Embassy Security for the newly reopened Embassy, but severe local civil unrest forced the evacuation of our chief negotiator, as well as covert operations staff. This was a blow to Imperial Diplomatic Service plans to re-establish trade relations with Breen, and it was clearly no help to the IDS Chief’s hopes of clearing herself of false charges of treason. After escaping from Breen, the Admiral went into hiding while her senior staff continued efforts to control Orion “piracy” by diplomatic means, as well as negotiating with the despised veranGan for a larger share of their profits from their dealings with the Orion “pirates” - Amazing how far a small bribe can take you, when dealing with such venal petaQ’mey as the Grand Nagus and his ministers. The new embassy on Ferenginar should open within three months.

Imperial Military has provided a note of improvement for the first time in several months. Capt. Khaufen JurrISs has avoided being caught in the Gamma Quadrant with the II Task Force and has arrived at Outpost K-4022 to assume command. Although the Division is severely under strength, he has solved the communications failures that have plagued them, and has re-organized them to optimize their resources, instilling a measure of Unit Spirit into what is now known as “Red Squad”, the leadership core of Imperial Military. He has also recruited a senior captain of the Defense Force, to strengthen the unit. K’Reger is also Khaufen’s Line-Brother, so he is a trusted addition. We can now expect Imperial Military to start fulfilling its mission profile on schedule.

Imperial Intelligence has reported a mix of results on their missions. A number of senior operatives, including the Commanding Officer and the Executive Officer, were initially trapped in the Gamma Quadrant when the Dominion closed the Bajoran Wormhole unexpectedly. QwIl’eren managed to return to this Quadrant via a Federation ship under a safe-conduct arranged with the Dominion, while K’Ehrang and Korgath elected to remain in the Gamma Quadrant for the time being, to gather information to aid in ensuring the War does not break out again. T’Lara was nearly caught and unmasked in an eruption of civil unrest on Breen, in the middle of a mission with the Imperial Diplomatic Service Chief, but both were evacuated by the Imperial Security detachment that went in to secure the Embassy territory, and T’Lara is now en route back to II HQ. Kai Kargo continues his covert surveillance of the Orion Syndicate’s activities, while Kha’Mish’Khal is on his way to DS9 to assume his new posting. (Kha’Mish’Khal warrants close observation. He is of Da’Har Master Kor’s Line, and was close to the Emperor when he requested re-assignment. This is unusual behaviour for one of a noble House. He is known to hold “suspect” views on our Faith, and may belong to a dissident sect. QwIl’eren should be able to establish close monitoring.)

My own Chaplain Corps continues severely under strength, as we have been unable to settle plans for rebuilding. Acolyte Markhet has withdrawn to a Convent of Utwich on Kazh, taking a vow of silence until her studies are completed. Kolaiah is still on Cetagandia, and it is unlikely that he will return to duty in the Empire. The Corps is frankly in disarray, and I am working on bringing some of our retired Huvta’DralwIj (Celestial Dragons) and Rahkazhii (Exalted Hands) back to some level of active service. These old Thought Masters of the Orders will extract a price from me, but they WILL come.

Our rebuilding is now under control, and significant progress should be made on our assigned tasks in the next three months.

Department KIRA: Summary - Deep in a Lava tube in some un-named, un-inhabited planet, far from the Empire, The I.S. agent Kojun stepped back from a Dominion worklight with a Cardassian sensor jammer attached. He shot the jammer with his disruptor and was caught at the edge the blast of a hidden self destruct mechanism, powerful enough to completely destroy the device (and anyone working on it), yet not so powerful as to destroy what was growing on the walls. Lab results confirmed that this was a fungus essential to the manufacture of Ketricel White. The I.I. team seemed to be on the right track.

When nothing else was found, the crew of the I.I. Spy Trawler moved on to the next system on it’s list, number KGC-4788a according to the Klingon Galactic Catalog, a super hot and highly radio-active Blue Giant star. Before they could get there, a part, made years ago by Orions, exploded in engineering, wounding a member of the crew severely. T’Lara, acting as the vessel’s doctor, was able to save the crew member and repair the injuries.

In the meantime, due to the explosion, transporters were off-line as the vessel entered KGC-4788a. As K'Eherang watched the radiation tear at the vessel’s shields, two thoughts struck her. First, the Dominion could not possibly be stupid enough to hide in this system. Secondly, knowing that their hunters might be thinking such thoughts was precisely why they might well be in here. And so, through an inner belt of molten asteroids, the hunt continued.

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- SERIES V: THE GOSSIP -Since before the end of 'Deep Space Nine', fandom has been speculating about the next Star Trek series, dubbed Series V by many. Over the past year the first rumours began appearing, suggesting the series would be set on a pre-TOS Enterprise, and in the past month Paramount officially announced it had begun pre-production. However, actual details of the next series' back-story were unavailable. That is, until now, as we present you what we believe is the full cast list for the next Star Trek series.

· Captain Jackson Archer: Early 40s. Physical. Bold personality. Intensely curious. Born and raised an explorer. Unlike the Starfleet captains in centuries to come, he exhibits a sense of wonder and excitement, as well as a little trepidation about the strange things he will encounter. He holds a grudge against the Vulcan’s, which he blames for impeding humanity's progress. But his science officer is Vulcan, and he's struggling to reconsider those preconceptions. Although he has a strong sense of duty, he's a bit of a renegade - he's not afraid to question orders or even disobey them if he feels in his gut that he's right....

· Sub-Commander T'Pau: Late 20s, early 30s. Vulcan female. Austere yet sensual. She's the Science Officer assigned to oversee humanity's progress on board Enterprise. Although she's cautious and guarded around humans, whom she considers primitive and irrational, she's developed a grudging respect for Captain Archer. She'll become one of his most loyal and trusted crewmembers. .

· Commander Charlie 'Spike' Tucker: Chief Engineer. Early 30s. A Southerner who enjoys using his "country" persona to disarm people. He has an offbeat, often sarcastic sense of humour. Captain Archer, who is something of a mentor to him, handpicked spike. Although Spike is a brilliant Engineer and an outstanding officer, he has very little first-hand experience with alien cultures, and he's often a "fish out of water" when dealing with new civilizations. .

· Doctor Phlox: Exotic alien. Medical officer. Appears to be in his 40s, but we're not certain of his real age. Phlox speaks with a slight alien accent and has an eccentric sense of humour that no one quite understands. He thinks that humanity is fascinating. The Doctor has filled Sickbay with all sorts of bizarre medical instruments, alien plants and spores, and stasis chambers with small, living creatures. He practices a brand of "Intergalactic medicine" the likes of which we've never seen. This makes the most routine visit to Sickbay an unexpected adventure. .

· Lieutenant Joe Mayweather: Helmsman. African American. Mid to late 20s. A unique product of 22nd Century life, Mayweather was raised on cargo ships. As a result Joe is more "interstellar" than even the Captain. He's travelled to dozens of planets and met many different alien species. Mayweather has an 'instinct' for space-travel that few humans possess. Joe's closest friend is Spike. Similar in age and spirit these two will spend their off-duty hours finding new ways to enjoy life in space.

· Lt. Commander Malcolm Reed: Armoury Officer. British. Late 20s - early 30s. In the new age of humanity's enlightenment, Reed is a bit of a throwback. He's a 22nd Century "soldier", all spit and polish and by the book. Reed is filled with contradictions. Despite his near-obsession with munitions, he's soft-spoken, shy and awkward around women. When testing a new weapon, he's liable to put on a pair of space-age earplugs because he doesn't like loud noises.

· Ensign Hoshi Sato: Comm. Officer. Japanese. Mid to late 20s. Striking and intelligent, Hoshi has a feisty spirit that often tests the patience of the crew. She's in charge of communications on Enterprise, but she also serves as ship's Translator. An expert in exo-linguistics, she learned to manipulate her vocal chords to emit a range of alien sounds no human has ever produced. She has a natural affinity for picking up languages. Hoshi doesn't like the idea of being trapped in a "tin can" hurtling at impossible speeds. Every time the ship jumps to warp she grips her console and closes her eyes. She's a "white knuckle" space farer.

· Silik: Late 30s to early 40s. Alien. Physically agile. One of the leaders of the Suliban, a deadly species obsessed with genetic enhancement. Our villain. [Note: Silik is described as a recurring character.]

· Admiral Forrest: Human male. 50s to 60s. A career military man who's the highest ranking officer in Starfleet. He's fond of Captain Archer and has personally selected him to command Enterprise. [Note: Forrest and all further characters are non-recurring, and cast for the pilot episode only.]

· Admiral Leonard: Human male. 40s - 50s. A high-ranking officer in Starfleet who serves directly under Admiral Forrest.

· Commander Williams: Human male. 50s. A somewhat temperamental Starfleet officer who serves as attaché to Admiral Forrest.

· Ambassador Soval: Vulcan male. Late 60s. A wise and arrogant diplomat who has very little patience with Captain Archer.

· Tos: Vulcan male. 50s. Ambassador Soval's assistant. Shares Soval's disdain for human culture.

- CROSSWORD SOLUTION -

E XIFAN HIVBEK E BAX HOS YICUV E

Cover Artwork by Heather McCoy (qe'pIS 'artIS)

Other Artwork by Ke'reth Makura, K'Zhen Zu-merz or created/modified by qe'San be'rawn.

A special Thanks to Ke'Reth who has sent in a massive amount of artwork this period some of which

nIteb Qob qaD jup 'e' chaw'be' SuvwI' - A warrrior doesn't let a friend face danger alone.