IKS Vortha
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| IKS Vortha | |
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| Class: | Klingon scout vessel |
| Affiliation: | Klingon Empire Defense Force |
| Launched: | 23rd century |
| Status: | destroyed (2267) |
IKS Vortha was a Klingon scout vessel in service in the mid-23rd century.
In 2267 the Vortha was commanded by Kagh and was assigned the patrol the Klingon Empire's more distant territories along the disputed Federation border. During it's patrol the Vortha detected the USS Enterprise on it's way to Organia; Assuming Starfleet intended to establish a beachhead within Klingon territory Kagh immediately had the ship's logs transmitted to the High Council and set an intercept course. The Vortha achieved direct hits in it's opening attack on the Enterprise, but outgunned by forty percent was promptly destroyed by the Enterprise's phaser response.
When news of the Vortha's destruction reached the High Council it prompted them to launch a campaign to take Organia. The incident ultimately resulted in the establishment of the Organian Peace Treaty at the behest of the Organians.
In 2293 Kahnrah consulted the Commander Kagh's logs of the incident while studying Klingon-Federation to help him decide on how to vote in regards to the proposed opening of peace talks with the federation. (TOS comic: "Against Their Nature")
