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Worf
Worf on the bridge of the Enterprise-D
Species	Klingon
Gender	Male
Date of birth	February 8, 2340
Home planet	Khitomer (raised on planet Gault by adoptive human parents)
Affiliation	Starfleet, Klingon Defense Force
Posting	USS Enterprise-D tactical officer and relief helmsman (1st season), chief of security IKS Hegh'ta executive officer Celtris III special operations Deep Space Nine strategic operations officer USS Defiant first officer IKS Rotarran executive officer IKS Koraga, commanding officer Ambassador to Qo'noS USS Enterprise-E tactical officer
Rank	Lieutenant Junior Grade, Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander, Captain (Klingon Defense Force), Ambassador
Portrayed by	Michael Dorn
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Worf is the first Klingon main character to appear in Star Trek, and has appeared in more Star Trek episodes than any other character. He is one of the few characters to be a regular in more than one Star Trek series. Chief Miles Edward O'Brian (Colm Meaney) is another. This article is about the fictional race. ...

Casting

Worf was at first not intended to be a regular character, since Roddenberry wanted to avoid "retreads of characters or races featured prominently in the original Star Trek series," and so the June 1, 1987 cast portrait did not include Worf.^[1] Several "tall, slim, black actors" auditioned for Worf before Michael Dorn came along, walking into the audition in character and not smiling.^[2]

Character story

Backstory

Worf is the son of Mogh. When Worf was a child, his parents and family were killed by the Romulan attack on the Khitomer outpost. Worf and his nanny Kahlest survived the attack, as well as his brother Kurn. Worf was then adopted by a human couple, Sergey and Helena Rozhenko, who raised him in Minsk and on a small farm colony on the planet Gault, a world of about 20,000 inhabitants, almost all of them humans (revealed in DS9 episode "Let He Who is without Sin..."). His brother was raised on the Klingon homeworld, and was not revealed as being alive until they were both adults. Worf did not take the Rozhenko's last name, preferring to be addressed by the Klingon designation "Worf, son of Mogh" (however, his son Alexander Rozhenko, who was raised for a brief time by the Rozhenkos, does use their surname). In the Star Trek universe, Mogh was a Klingon, and considered for many years to be the traitor who allowed the Romulans to attack and destroy Khitomer. ... Romulans are a fictional alien species in the Star Trek universe related to Vulcans, at war or uneasy truce with the humans of Earth and the United Federation of Planets throughout most of the Star Trek series and films. ... In the fictional Star Trek universe, Khitomer (QItomer in Klingon) is a planet on the Klingon side of their border with the Romulan Star Empire, where historic peace talks (known as the Khitomer Accords) occurred between the two empires and the Federation in 2293. ... In the fictional universe of Star Trek, Kurn is the Klingon brother of Worf. ... In the fictional Star Trek universe, Sergey and Helena Rozhenko (played by Theodore Bikel and Georgia Brown respectively) are the adoptive parents of Worf. ... Location of Minsk, shown within the Minsk Voblast Coordinates: Country Subdivision Belarus Minsk Founded 1067 Government  - Mayor Mikhail Pavlov Area  - City 305. ... Let He Who is without Sin. ... Alexander Rozhenko is a character in the Star Trek fictional universe. ...

It was during his time on Gault that the 13-year-old Worf, captain of his school's soccer team, accidentally killed another boy during a championship game by throwing himself at him as the two children went after a ball that flew into the air, something which Worf would feel guilty for the rest of his life. Soccer redirects here. ...

In 2357, he went to Starfleet Academy, graduating in 2361 with the rank of Ensign, becoming the first Klingon officer in Starfleet. The official logo of Starfleet Academy, circa 2370. ...

The Next Generation

In 2364 Worf was assigned to the USS Enterprise-D as relief flight control and tactical officer with the rank of lieutenant junior grade (TNG: "Encounter at Farpoint"). The next year he was promoted to lieutenant and made permanent security chief following the death of Natasha Yar. (TNG: "Skin of Evil"). His and K'Ehleyr's son, Alexander, was born in 2366, without his knowledge, the same year he brought the orphaned Jeremy Astor into the House of Mogh through the rite of R'uustai (TNG: "The Bonding") and the same year he learned that he has a brother, Kurn (TNG: "Sins of the Father"). The USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) (or Enterprise-D, to distinguish it from prior starships with the same name) is a 24th century starship in the Star Trek fictional universe and the principal setting of the Star Trek: The Next Generation television series. ... A Lieutenant, Junior Grade, is a division officer in the United States Navy. ... Encounter at Farpoint was the first episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation. ... Lieutenant is a military, naval, paramilitary, fire service or police officer rank. ... Lieutenant Natasha Yar, played by Denise Crosby, is a Starfleet officer in the fictional Star Trek universe. ... Skin of Evil is a first season episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, first broadcast April 25, 1988. ... Alexander Rozhenko is a character in the Star Trek fictional universe. ... The Bonding is a third season episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation first broadcast on October 23, 1989. ... In the fictional universe of Star Trek, Kurn is the Klingon brother of Worf. ... Sins of the Father is the title of an episode from the third season of Star Trek: The Next Generation. ...

After accepting a ritual loss of honor from the Klingon High Council in order to protect the Empire from a scandal (TNG: "Sins of the Father"), K'Ehleyr informs Worf of their son's existence. (TNG: "Reunion"). K'Ehleyr is murdered by Duras, whom Worf then kills. (TNG: "Reunion") Later he resigned from Starfleet to fight on Chancellor Gowron's behalf in the Klingon Civil War. (TNG: "Redemption, Part I"). In appreciation, Gowron restores Worf's honor (TNG: "Redemption, Part I") and Worf regains his Starfleet commission. (TNG: "Redemption, Part II") In the fictional Star Trek universe, the House of Duras refers to a long-lasting Klingon family whose family members are consistently treacherous and manipulative. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Gowron is a fictional character of the Star Trek universe. ... In the Star Trek fictional universe, the Klingon Civil War was the culmination of the power struggle between Gowron and the House of Duras, which continued even after Duras himself was killed at the hands of Lieutenant Worf in 2367. ... Redemption is the name of a two-part Star Trek: The Next Generation episode. ... Redemption is the name of a two-part Star Trek: The Next Generation episode. ...

Worf avoided romantic attachments with non-Klingons during his first few years on board the Enterprise-D. As Worf explained to both Riker and Guinan, he felt that non-Klingon females would be too fragile, and that he would have to restrain himself too much. The USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) (or Enterprise-D, to distinguish it from prior starships with the same name) is a 24th century starship in the Star Trek fictional universe and the principal setting of the Star Trek: The Next Generation television series. ... This article is about the Star Trek character. ... Guinan, played by Whoopi Goldberg, is a recurring character on Star Trek: The Next Generation. ...

In 2371 he was promoted to lieutenant commander (Star Trek Generations). After the destruction of the Enterprise-D, he was on detached leave (DS9: "The Way of the Warrior"). Eventually, Sisko asked for Worf to join the crew of Deep Space Nine, but Worf continued to appear on TNG films. In the Royal Navy, United States Navy and United States Coast Guard, a lieutenant commander (lieutenant-commander or Lt Cdr in the RN) is a commissioned officer superior to a lieutenant and inferior to a commander. ... Star Trek Generations (Paramount Pictures, 1994) is the seventh feature film based on the Star Trek science fiction television series. ... Space station Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (ST:DS9 or STDS9 or DS9 for short) is a science fiction television series produced by Paramount and set in the Star Trek universe. ... The Way of the Warrior is the title of a two-part episode from the fourth season of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ...

Worf and Troi end their relationship following the destruction of the Enterprise-D at Veridian III and Worf's reassignment to Deep Space Nine. This article is about the space station, for the Television show of the same name, see Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ...

Deep Space Nine

Worf soon falls in love with fellow officer Jadzia Dax, and the two marry. In the DS9 episode "Change of Heart", Worf prematurely ends a mission to contact a Cardassian informant inside the Dominion in order to save his injured wife Jadzia. The informant is subsequently executed by the Dominion, causing Captain Benjamin Sisko, the commander of Deep Space Nine, to caution that Starfleet might not grant Worf his own command after this incident, but adds that had he been forced to choose between his duty and his wife, he would have done the same thing. Jadzia Dax, played by Terry Farrell, is a main character in television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ... Change of Heart is the sixteenth episode of the sixth season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ... This article is about the Star Trek universe. ... In the fictional Star Trek universe, the Dominion is a ruthless and militaristic Gamma Quadrant state, consisting of many different races, with ultimate power held by the xenophobic Changelings. ... Benjamin Lafayette Sisko, played by Avery Brooks, is the main character of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ...

Worf and Jadzia are married less than a year when tragedy strikes. Jadzia is attacked by the Pah-Wraiths when Gul Dukat comes onboard the station to destroy an Orb of the Prophet. Julian Bashir is able to save the Dax symbiont, which is sent back to the Trill homeworld to be rejoined with a new host, but Jadzia dies shortly afterward. The Dax symbiont is eventually implanted into a new host named Ezri Dax. Ezri is soon posted to Deep Space Nine, and this leads to a number of awkward moments between her and Worf. Eventually, the two settle into a comfortable friendship, and Ezri begins a relationship with Julian Bashir. In the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine television series, Skrain Dukat is a Cardassian leader and a recurring antagonist of Benjamin Sisko. ... Julian Subatoi Bashir, M.D., (played by Alexander Siddig) is a character in the fictional Star Trek universe. ... Ezri Dax (played by Nicole de Boer) is a counselor aboard Deep Space Nine in the seventh season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. A Trill Starfleet officer, upon leaving Starfleet Academy, Ensign Ezri Tigan is assigned to the USS Destiny as assistant ships counselor. ...

One of the emblems on Worf's baldric is the crest of the House of Mogh, which he continues to wear even after Klingon Chancellor Gowron strips the House of its title and properties in retaliation for Worf's refusal to join in the Klingon invasion of Cardassia ("The Way of the Warrior"). During the buildup to the Dominion War, Worf develops a rapport with then-General Martok ("Soldiers of the Empire") after escaping together with Dr. Julian Bashir and Garak from a Dominion detention center. Martok later invites Worf to be a part of his House, resulting in Worf replacing the old crest with that of the House of Martok. From this point forward, Worf is regarded as Martok's brother. Gowron is a fictional character of the Star Trek universe. ... The Way of the Warrior is the title of a two-part episode from the fourth season of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ... Martok is a fictional character in the Star Trek universe. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and make it more accessible to a general audience, this article may require cleanup. ... Julian Subatoi Bashir, M.D., (played by Alexander Siddig) is a character in the fictional Star Trek universe. ... Andrew Robinson as Elim Garak Elim Garak was a character in the fictional Star Trek: Deep Space Nine universe, played by Andrew Robinson. ...

During the Dominion War, Worf is assigned as first officer to the Rotarran, the Klingon Bird of Prey under the command of General Martok. Worf's son, Alexander, is also assigned to the Rotarran after joining the Klingon Defense Force. Though Worf is initially estranged by his now adult son, and skeptical of his son's desire to serve the Empire, he eventually reconciles with him. USS Sitak (bottom left) and USS Majestic (center) are destroyed during Operation Return, one of the hard-won victories by the Federation Alliance. ... Bird-of-prey is a common name for various makes of Romulan and Klingon warship in the Star Trek fictional universe. ... Martok is a fictional character in the Star Trek universe. ...

Following his excommunication from the Klingon Empire by Chancellor Gowron (DS9 episode "The Way of the Warrior"), Worf's brother Kurn's memory is erased by consent, in order to provide Kurn with a new identity as a way to escape the dishonor and prescribed ritual suicide that would have resulted from this event. Kurn now has the identity of Rodek, believing he lost his memory after being hit by a plasma discharge (DS9 episode "Sons of Mogh"). The Way of the Warrior is the title of a two-part episode from the fourth season of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ... In the fictional universe of Star Trek, Kurn is the Klingon brother of Worf. ... Sons of Mogh is the title of a Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode, from the fourth season. ...

Later, during the Dominion War (in the DS9 episode "Tacking Into the Wind"), Worf becomes concerned with the futile and dangerous assignments being given by Chancellor Gowron to General Martok, in an attempt by Gowron to counter Martok's growing prestige. Motivated by a conversation in which Ezri Dax asks Worf to name the last Klingon leader he could truly respect, Worf challenges Gowron to a duel and kills him. With this act, Worf becomes the rightful chancellor, but he declines the honor, and with his encouragement General Martok becomes Chancellor of the High Council. USS Sitak (bottom left) and USS Majestic (center) are destroyed during Operation Return, one of the hard-won victories by the Federation Alliance. ... Tacking Into the Wind is an episode from the seventh season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the sixth of the ten final chapters. ... Martok is a fictional character in the Star Trek universe. ... Ezri Dax (played by Nicole de Boer) is a counselor aboard Deep Space Nine in the seventh season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. A Trill Starfleet officer, upon leaving Starfleet Academy, Ensign Ezri Tigan is assigned to the USS Destiny as assistant ships counselor. ...

After the conclusion of the Dominion War, Worf is made the Federation ambassador to Qo'nos (the Klingon homeworld), as depicted in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine series finale "What You Leave Behind". Space station Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (ST:DS9 or STDS9 or DS9 for short) is a science fiction television series produced by Paramount and set in the Star Trek universe. ... What You Leave Behind is the series finale of the television show Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. ...

Critical and fan reception

Dorn's character is very popular^[3] and this is reflected by the many fans who wear Worf costumes to conventions. The episode "Heart of Glory," which focuses on Worf and his relationship to other Klingons, is credited with planting "many seeds for successive Klingon storylines ... and new insights into Klingon culture."^[4] Heart of Glory is a first season episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, first broadcast March 21, 1988. ...

In 1995, with TNG over, the writers of DS9 came up with the idea of adding Worf to the cast in response to pressure to boost ratings.^[5] A few fans considered the addition of Worf to the cast as marking DS9 "jumping the shark."^[6] However, when it comes to TNG, more fans consider Worf and Troi consummating their romance as a shark jump for that show.^[7] The moment when Fonzie jumps over a shark while on water skis in a scene in Happy Days. ...

References

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External links

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