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-->"The Duras family will one day rule the Empire!
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* DeliberateValuesDissonance: Worf has been trained to regard war as SeriousBusiness. Kurn is a BloodKnight.
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* DeliberateValuesDissonance: Worf has been trained to regard war as SeriousBusiness. Kurn is a BloodKnight. And at the end of the episode, Worf refuses to kill Toral.
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* DeadpanSnarker
-->"The Duras family will one day rule the Empire!
-->'''Gowron:''' Perhaps. (evil grin) But not today.
-->"The Duras family will one day rule the Empire!
-->'''Gowron:''' Perhaps. (evil grin) But not today.
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* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: Data isn't considered for a captain's position despite his experience because he's an android. To Picard's credit, when Data points out his omission, Picard makes Data TheCaptain of the Sutherland. The Sutherland's NumberTwo tries to ignore Data, who has to put him in his place.
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* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: Data isn't considered for a captain's position despite his experience because he's an android. To Picard's credit, when Data points out his omission, Picard makes Data TheCaptain the captain of the Sutherland. The Sutherland's NumberTwo tries to ignore Data, who then question his orders, so TheCaptain has to put him in his place.
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* DispenseWithThePleasantries: After some initial sparring, Sela cuts to the chase. The only reason Picard wanted to talk is to ascertain if she really is Tasha's daughter.
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* DeliberateValuesDissonance: Worf has been trained to regard war as SeriousBusiness. Kurn is a BloodKnight.
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* WhatTheHellHero
** Picard has to face the fact that a decision he doesn't even remember is responsible for Sela being there.
** Kurn reminds Worf that he didn't want to support Gowron, so there's no point complaining about him now.
** Picard has to face the fact that a decision he doesn't even remember is responsible for Sela being there.
** Kurn reminds Worf that he didn't want to support Gowron, so there's no point complaining about him now.
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* ThisCannotBe: Picard assumes Sela's claim to be Tasha's mother is a bizarre Romulan trick, as she's the wrong age and there's no proof that Tasha was ever pregnant. Until Guinan tells Picard to reconsider.
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* ThisCannotBe: Picard assumes Sela's claim to be Tasha's mother is a bizarre Romulan trick, as she's the wrong age and there's no proof that Tasha was ever pregnant. Until Guinan tells Picard to reconsider. Guinan's explanation does not clarify matters.
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* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: Data isn't considered for a captain's position despite his experience because he's an android. To Picard's credit, when Data points out his omission, Picard makes Data TheCaptain of the Sutherland. The Sutherland's NumberTwo tries to ignore Data, who has to put him in his place.
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* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: Data isn't considered for a captain's position despite his experience because he's an android. To Picard's credit, when Data points out his omission, Picard makes Data TheCaptain of the Sutherland. The Sutherland's NumberTwo tries to ignore Data, who has to put him in his place.
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* ThisCannotBe: Picard assumes Sela's claim to be Tasha's mother is a bizarre Romulan trick, as she's the wrong age and there's no proof that Tasha was ever pregnant. Until Guinan tells Picard to reconsider.
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* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: Data isn't considered for a captain's position despite his experience because he's an android. To Picard's credit, when Data points out his omission, Picard makes Data TheCaptain of the Sutherland. The Sutherland's NumberTwo tries to ignore Data, who has to put him in his place.
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* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: Data isn't considered for a captain's position despite his experience because he's an android. To Picard's credit, when Data points out his omission, Picard makes Data TheCaptain of the Sutherland. The Sutherland's NumberTwo tries to ignore Data, who has to put him in his place.
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* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: Data isn't considered for a captain's position despite his experience because he's an android. To Picard's credit, when Data points out his omission, Picard makes Data TheCaptain of the Sutherland.
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* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: Data isn't considered for a captain's position despite his experience because he's an android. To Picard's credit, when Data points out his omission, Picard makes Data TheCaptain of the Sutherland. The Sutherland's NumberTwo tries to ignore Data, who has to put him in his place.
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* StandingBetweenEnemies: Worf tries to break up a fight between Gowron [[KlingonPromotion and a challenger]]. Gowron uses the opportunity to stab his opponent while he's distracted.
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* StandingBetweenEnemies: StandingBetweenTheEnemies: Worf tries to break up a fight between Gowron [[KlingonPromotion and a challenger]]. Gowron uses the opportunity to stab his opponent while he's distracted.
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* StandingBetweenEnemies: Worf tries to break up a fight between Gowron [[KlingonPromotion and a challenger]]. Gowron uses the opportunity to stab his opponent while he's distracted.
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* MachoMasochism: Plenty in the Klingon truth zone, including arm wrestling played with daggers.
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* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: Data isn't considered for a captain's position despite his experience because he's an android. To Picard's credit, when Data points out his omission, Picard makes Data TheCaptain of the Sutherland.
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* WronskiFeint: Kurn shows his BadAss credentials by diving towards the surface of a sun.
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* WronskiFeint: Kurn shows his BadAss credentials by diving towards the surface of a sun.sun, then breaking off and jumping to warp just above the surface, pulling a plume of fire up into his pursuers.
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* WeCanRuleTogether: Lursa and B'etor attempt to persuade Worf to ally with them. Worf promptly refuses.
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* WeCanRuleTogether: Lursa and B'etor attempt to persuade Worf to ally with them. Worf promptly refuses.refuses.
* WronskiFeint: Kurn shows his BadAss credentials by diving towards the surface of a sun.
* WronskiFeint: Kurn shows his BadAss credentials by diving towards the surface of a sun.
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* IResembleThatRemark: "Humans have a way of showing up when you least expect them."
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* RevengeByProxy: Defied by Worf. Gowron gives him the opportunity to execute Toral himself since his family dishonored Worf's, but he refuses because Toral has been the pawn of his aunts.
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* PuppetKing: Gowron says that women may not serve on the High Council. Once Toral presents his claim to the Chancellorship, it's quite clear that the Duras sisters intend to rule through him.
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* [[TheManBehindTheMan The Women Behind the Boy]]: Gowron says that women may not serve on the High Council. Once Toral presents his claim to the Chancellorship, it's quite clear that the Duras sisters intend to rule through him.
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* [[TheManBehindTheMan The Women Behind the Boy]]: Gowron says that women may not serve on the High Council. Once Toral presents his claim WeCanRuleTogether: Lursa and B'etor attempt to the Chancellorship, it's quite clear that the Duras sisters intend persuade Worf to rule through him.ally with them. Worf promptly refuses.
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Oh, it was there.
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* AlienNonInterferenceClause: Discussed. Due to this being an internal matter of the Klingon Empire, Starfleet cannot get directly involved. However, with the Romulans likely supplying the Duras family, Picard works to ensure that they stay out too.
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* AlienNonInterferenceClause: Discussed. Due to this being an internal matter of the Klingon Empire, Starfleet cannot get directly involved. However, with the Romulans likely supplying the Duras family, [[ExactWords Picard works to ensure that they stay out too.too]].
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* ExactWords: The Prime Directive forbids the Federation from getting involved in the Klingon Civil War since it's considered an internal matter. However, Picard convinces Vice Admiral Shanthi that his blockade would merely stop the involvement of the Romulans, ensuring that the war stays an internal matter.
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* ExactWords: The Prime Directive forbids the Federation from getting involved in the Klingon Civil War since it's considered an internal matter. However, Picard convinces Vice Admiral Shanthi that his blockade would merely stop the involvement of the Romulans, ensuring that the war stays an internal matter.
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* ContinuitySnarl: Gowron says that women are forbidden from serving in the Klingon council. However, ''Film/StarTrekVITheUndiscoveredCountry'' showed Chancellor Gorkon's daughter, Azetbur, inheriting his position after his assassination.
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* ContinuitySnarl: Gowron says that women are forbidden from serving in the Klingon council. However, ''Film/StarTrekVITheUndiscoveredCountry'' showed Chancellor Gorkon's daughter, Azetbur, inheriting his position after his assassination. Even if the law had changed since then, Gowron offered K'Ehleyr a seat on the High Council as a bribe in an earlier episode.
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* ScrewTheWarWerePartying: Klingons from both sides of the war drink and party together in the capital city, wishing each other well in their next battle. Worf is aghast that his brother would drink with his enemies.
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* ScrewTheWarWerePartying: Klingons from both sides of the war drink and party together in the capital city, wishing each other well in their next battle. [[DeliberateValuesDissonance Worf is aghast aghast]] that his brother would drink with his enemies.
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* TheNeutralZone: The Klingon capital city is considered neutral ground for both sides of the war, allowing the warriors to party with whomever they wish.
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* OrbitalBombardment: The Duras compound is subjected to this at the end.
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Azetbur was the daughter of Gorkon, whereas Martok was a Klingon in DS 9.
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* ContinuitySnarl: Gowron says that women are forbidden from serving in the Klingon council. However, ''Film/StarTrekVITheUndiscoveredCountry'' showed Chancellor Martok's Gorkon's daughter, Azetbur, inheriting his position after his assassination.
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* ContinuitySnarl: Gowron says that women are forbidden from serving in the Klingon council. However, ''Film/StarTrekVITheUndiscoveredCountry'' showed Chancellor Martok's daughter, Azetbur, inheriting his position after his assassination.
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* 2DSpace: The Romulans should easily be able to just go around the "blockade" on any side.
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* 2DSpace: TwoDSpace: The Romulans should easily be able to just go around the "blockade" on any side.
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* 2DSpace: The Romulans should easily be able to just go around the "blockade" on any side.
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* TakeAThirdOptions: Kurn initially wants to do this, not being happy with Gowron or the Duras sisters. With four squadrons under his command, he intends to let the two main sides kill each other, then destroy the weakened winner and set up a new High Council. However, Worf is able to convince him that it would be more honorable to back Gowron.
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* TakeAThirdOptions: TakeAThirdOption: Kurn initially wants to do this, not being happy with Gowron or the Duras sisters. With four squadrons under his command, he intends to let the two main sides kill each other, then destroy the weakened winner and set up a new High Council. However, Worf is able to convince him that it would be more honorable to back Gowron.
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* TakeAThirdOptions: Kurn initially wants to do this, not being happy with Gowron or the Duras sisters. With four squadrons under his command, he intends to let the two main sides kill each other, then destroy them and set up a new High Council. However, Worf is able to convince him that it would be more honorable to back Gowron.
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* TakeAThirdOptions: Kurn initially wants to do this, not being happy with Gowron or the Duras sisters. With four squadrons under his command, he intends to let the two main sides kill each other, then destroy them the weakened winner and set up a new High Council. However, Worf is able to convince him that it would be more honorable to back Gowron.
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* TakeAThirdOptions: Kurn initially wants to do this, not being happy with Gowron or the Duras sisters. With four squadrons under his command, he intends to let the two main sides kill each other, then destroy them and set up a new High Council. However, Worf is able to convince him that it would be more honorable to back Gowron.
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The ''Enterprise'' returns to Qo'noS to finish the ceremony which will see Gowron become leader of the Klingon Empire. Meanwhile, Worf is waiting for an opportunity to expose the lie he took a fall for and reclaim his honor. Unfortunately, the family of Duras is quickly moving against them, and is prepared to launch a civil war.
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* AlienNonInterferenceClause: Discussed. Due to this being an internal matter of the Klingon Empire, Starfleet cannot get directly involved. However, with the Romulans likely supplying the Duras family, Picard works to ensure that they stay out too.
* JustFollowingOrders: Discussed.
-->'''Data:''' Captain, I wish to submit myself for disciplinary action. I have disobeyed a direct order from a superior officer. Although the result of my actions proved positive, the ends cannot justify the means.
-->'''Picard:''' No, they can't. However, the claim 'I was only following orders' has been used to justify too many tragedies in our history. Starfleet doesn't want officers who will blindly follow orders without analysing the situation. Your actions were appropriate for the circumstances, and I have noted that in your record.
* KnowWhenToFoldEm: Once their supply fleet is exposed, Commander Sela orders the Romulans to return home.
* MortonsFork: Picard recognizes that he's been given one when the Duras sisters try to make nice with him. If he sides with their claim, then they'll surely take leadership of the High Council and Gowron will quickly be found dead. If he does not, then he'll be accused of backing Federation interest and it will serve as a rallying cry for war.
* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: Data drops his normally calm demeanor and snaps at Hobson to follow his orders. He's not displaying emotion; he's emulating a forceful command style.
* ScrewTheWarWerePartying: Klingons from both sides of the war drink and party together in the capital city, wishing each other well in their next battle. Worf is aghast that his brother would drink with his enemies.
* SpotOfTea: The Duras sisters attempt to flatter Picard by offering him Earl Gray. After [[StealthInsult comparing them to Romulans]], Picard leaves, but thanks them for the tea.
* [[TheManBehindTheMan The Women Behind the Boy]]: Gowron says that women may not serve on the High Council. Once Toral presents his claim to the Chancellorship, it's quite clear that the Duras sisters intend to rule through him.
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* AlienNonInterferenceClause: Discussed. Due to this being an internal matter of the Klingon Empire, Starfleet cannot get directly involved. However, with the Romulans likely supplying the Duras family, Picard works to ensure that they stay out too.
* JustFollowingOrders: Discussed.
-->'''Data:''' Captain, I wish to submit myself for disciplinary action. I have disobeyed a direct order from a superior officer. Although the result of my actions proved positive, the ends cannot justify the means.
-->'''Picard:''' No, they can't. However, the claim 'I was only following orders' has been used to justify too many tragedies in our history. Starfleet doesn't want officers who will blindly follow orders without analysing the situation. Your actions were appropriate for the circumstances, and I have noted that in your record.
* KnowWhenToFoldEm: Once their supply fleet is exposed, Commander Sela orders the Romulans to return home.
* MortonsFork: Picard recognizes that he's been given one when the Duras sisters try to make nice with him. If he sides with their claim, then they'll surely take leadership of the High Council and Gowron will quickly be found dead. If he does not, then he'll be accused of backing Federation interest and it will serve as a rallying cry for war.
* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: Data drops his normally calm demeanor and snaps at Hobson to follow his orders. He's not displaying emotion; he's emulating a forceful command style.
* ScrewTheWarWerePartying: Klingons from both sides of the war drink and party together in the capital city, wishing each other well in their next battle. Worf is aghast that his brother would drink with his enemies.
* SpotOfTea: The Duras sisters attempt to flatter Picard by offering him Earl Gray. After [[StealthInsult comparing them to Romulans]], Picard leaves, but thanks them for the tea.
* [[TheManBehindTheMan The Women Behind the Boy]]: Gowron says that women may not serve on the High Council. Once Toral presents his claim to the Chancellorship, it's quite clear that the Duras sisters intend to rule through him.
