Klingon ranks

From Memory Alpha, the free Star Trek reference

The rank system of the Klingon Defense Force bears some resemblance to various Earth ranking systems. A ceremonial sash of varying design and material is worn by commanding Klingon warriors to show rank and status in society. The sash can be made of many materials, most commonly of gold thread or silver metal, such as those worn by Worf and Martok. On the upper section of the sash is an emblem of their House affiliation and various other decorations.

Contents 1 General 2 Admiral 3 Brigadier 4 Commander 5 Captain 6 Colonel 7 Lieutenant 8 Sergeant 9 Bekk 10 Background

[edit] General

• General Chang
• General K'Trelan
• General K'Vagh
• General Korok
• General Korrd
• General Martok
• General ShiVang
• General Stex
• General Tanas

[edit] Admiral

In the 22nd century, the rank of Admiral existed.

• Admiral Krell

[edit] Brigadier

• Brigadier Kerla

[edit] Commander

• Commander Kaybok
• Commander Kolana
• Commander Kor
• Commander Kruge
• Commander Kuri
• Commander Kurn
• Commander Morag

[edit] Captain

• Captain K'Temang
• Captain K'Temoc
• Captain K'Vada
• Captain Kang
• Captain Kargan
• Captain Klaa
• Captain Koloth
• Captain Kor
• Captain Korok
• Captain Kurn
• Captain Larg
• Captain Lurkan
• Captain Nu'Daq

[edit] Colonel

The place of Colonel in the Klingon ranks structure is unclear.

• Colonel Worf

[edit] Lieutenant

Lieutenant is approximately equal to the Starfleet equivalent.

• Lieutenant Klag
• Lieutenant Konmel
• Lieutenant Laneth
• Lieutenant Synon

[edit] Sergeant

• Unnamed Klingon Sergeant

[edit] Bekk

A Bekk is also commonly referred to as a "warrior."

• Bekk Koth
• Bekk N'Garen
• Bekk Alexander Rozhenko

[edit] Background

This rank system combines army ranks (general, brigadier and possibly captain and lieutenant) with navy terminology (ship captains, commanders, and lieutenants). It was never mentioned if the Klingon Defense Force was a combined service (with colonel being equivalent to ship captain), or if their rank name terminology simply translates oddly compared to Earth systems.