Gorkon, son of Toq

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Gorkon, Son of Toq
Chancellor Gorkon in 2293.
Full Name:	Gorkon, Son of Toq
Species:	Klingon
Gender:	Male
Born:	23rd century
Died:	2293
Affiliation:	Klingon Empire
Family
Parents:	Father: Toq
Marital Status:	Married
Children:	Daughter: Azetbur
Career
Final Assignment:	Chancellor of the Klingon High Council
Rank:	Chancellor
Office Held:	Chancellor of the Klingon High Council
In Office:	2292-2293
Succeeded By:	Azetbur

For the mirror universe counterpart, see Gorkon, son of Toq (mirror).

For other similarly-titled articles, see: Gorkon (disambiguation)

Gorkon, Son of Toq, of the House of Makok (?-2293), was a Klingon politician in the late-23rd century. One of the most visionary politicians in Klingon history, Gorkon was the chancellor whose peace initiative eventually led to the signing of the Khitomer Accords and to the lasting Federation-Klingon alliance. Tragically, Gorkon was assassinated before his vision could gain expression.

[edit] Novelverse Continuity

Gorkon was a general and battle-fleet commander in the Klingon Defense Force before becoming a member of the Klingon High Council, sometime prior to 2265. An ally of then-Chancellor Sturka, Gorkon was a pragmatist and a voice of moderation on the Council. (VAN novel: Harbinger)

Prior to 2285, a new Chancellor with pro-Romulan sympathies came to power, and initiated purges of political foes. Gorkon was able to survive, living on his family lands on Makrecha IV. There he encountered a Trill named Torias Dax, victim of a shuttle crash. He was able to help the Trill survive long enough that his symbiont could be recovered and returned to the Trill homeworld. (DS9 short story: "Trek")

This account contradicts the The Lives of Dax short story Infinity.

Shortly thereafter, Gorkon returned to Qo'noS and the High Council. By 2287, under Chancellor Kesh, Gorkon's traditionalist views were acsendant in the Council, and he became noted as an advocate for cooperation with the Federation. (TOS novel: In the Name of Honor)

Gorkon ascended to the position of Chancellor of the Klingon Empire in 2292. Following the destruction of Praxis in 2293, he made an overture for peace with the United Federation of Planets. Shortly thereafter, he was assassinated by conspirators in both the Empire and the Federation.

He had one daughter, Azetbur, who succeeded him as Chancellor, (TOS movie: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country) and two sons, Karel & Kell (deceased). (TOS novel: Demands of Honor)

Gorkon's father and house was established in "Trek", a story in Strange New Worlds 8.

In the Name of Honor refers to Gorkon as a "recently elected member" of the High Council, which is apparently contradicted by his appearance in Harbinger. However, the exile and later return to Qo'noS depicted in "Trek" would seem to account for this discrepancy.

In "Trek", Gorkon explains that ridge-headed Klingons such as himself are not allowed postings in the Fleet, and is very disparaging toward smooth-headed Klingons. This would seem to contradict the military background established for him in Harbinger. On the other hand, other Klingons have been seen to transform from "smooth" to "bumpy". Harbinger makes no mention of foreheads whatsoever.

[edit] Star Trek: Klingon Academy Continuity

Gorkon has been serving in the Imperial Government since 1610 IR. Gorkon tirelessly serves the Empire with remarkable skill and efficiency. His skills at rhetoric and negotiation are renowned in diplomatic circles, and he wields them as a weapon to advance the policies and purposes of the Empire.

He began as a diplomatic courier with the Diplomatic Corps and eventually worked his way up to a position as a senior diplomatic attache in 1617. An assignment on Qo'noS brought Gorkon into contact with then Council Member Lorak, in 1620. Lorak was amazed at the talents of the young diplomat and offered him a position as his personal advisor. Gorkon graciously accepted and the two became fast friends and the staunchest of allies.

When Chancellor Durak died in 1635, Gorkon worked feverishly behind the scenes to arrange alliances and non-aggression agreements between Lorak and the various factions vying to ascend the Chancellorship. Lorak relied on Gorkon exclusively for these dealings as he himself had to maintain a front of aloof disinterest to throw off any suspicions as to his ambitions. In early 1636, Gorkon's work and Lorak's plans came to fruition and Lorak ascended the Chancellorship in a brief though violent maneuver. At this time, Lorak appointed Gorkon as Chief of Staff as a reward for his diligence. Gorkon could not rest, however, and he was back at the negotiation table not long after to solidify Lorak's position and appease his political enemies.

In the months after Lorak's ascension, Gorkon began to shape the bureaucracy of Lorak's administration into an effective and highly efficient body, fully capable of autonomous operation for extended periods without monitoring. This has proven of great benefit, as Gorkon has been appointed to investigate the resource status of the Empire, and cannot always be around to assist Lorak in the face of his ailment. Gorkon is quite popular within the High Council, though his more liberal policies are somewhat controversial.

When Lorak died, Melkor made a bid for the Imperial throne, and Gorkon had hoped for the support of Lorak's Military Advisor, General Chang, against him. But Chang not only refused, citing Gorkon's favorable attitudes towards the Federation, but took up arms in his own bid for leadership. This three way battle allowed Melkor's forces to make extensive gains, but he was eventually defeated. When Gorkon was appointed Chancellor by the High Council, he brought Chang into his government as Chief of Staff.

Preceded by: Kesh (Novelverse only)

Chancellor of the High Council of the Klingon Empire 2291–2293

Succeeded by: Azetbur, Daughter of Gorkon

Chancellors of the High Council of the Klingon Empire
	Mow'ga • M'Rek • Sturka • Kesh • Gorkon, son of Toq • Azetbur, daughter of Gorkon • Kaarg • Ditagh • Kravokh, son of J'Doq • K'mpec • Gowron, son of M'Rel • Martok, son of Urthog

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