History Literature / TheKlingonArtOfWar

* JerkassGods: While it's known that the ancient Klingons killed their own gods, ''qeS'a[='=]]'' gives a new version of the story in which the gods (starting with Wa'Joh'a') take advantage of their worshippers by demanding more and more from them and giving them fewer and fewer rewards. Eventually, [[BattleCouple Kortar and his mate Baka]] amass an army and kill the gods.

* {{Troll}}: K'Ratak speaks of one particularly honorless critic who doesn't simply criticize his books (which he can gracefully accept), but disparages him as a Klingon and even insults his mate. K'Ratak does his best to ignore the ''petaQ'' until the day when he approaches K'Ratak and asks for advice regarding a novel of his own. That proves to be the breaking point.

* DudeWheresMyRespect: This is the situation faced by Qorvak. He was the chief aide of Biroq, the war hero who conquered the Samnatti of Ty'Gokor and was honored by Emperor Kaldon as the first ''Dahar'' Master. The two had a BrainsAndBrawn dynamic -- Qorvak devised the tactics while Biroq led the troops and gave the speeches, so Biroq received the credit for their victories. [[GreenEyedMonster Filled with jealousy]], Qorvak murdered Biroq in his sleep and was condemned as a coward.

* DrivenToSuicide: There are several tales that end with someone committing ''Mauk-to'Vor''. One example is the opera singer Qaov, who develops an enmity with composer Tarrant and swears to never perform in one of his operas. Then Tarrant writes an opera in which one of the characters is Kortar, whom Qaov has always wanted to play. Presented with his life's dream by his hated enemy, Qaov simply can't bury the hatchet, so he goes home and kills himself.

* IGaveMyWord: One story about kang comes from when he was the first officer on the ''Krim's Run'', which had been dispatched to fight depredators at the Kromrat colony. Kang promised the farmers that they would not be subjected to an OrbitalBombardment that would damage their crops -- but Captain L'Kaln ignored Kang's promise and ordered the bombardment anyway. Kang responded by challenging him for command -- [[KlingonPromotion and won]], stopping the bombardment.

* DrivenToSuicide: There are several tales that end with someone committing ''Mauk-to'Vor''. One example is the opera singer Qaov, who develops an enmity with composer Tarrant and swears to never perform in one of his operas. Then Tarrant writes an opera in which one of the characters is Kortar, whom Qaov has always wanted to play. Presented with his life's dream by his hated enemy, Qaov simply can't bury the hatchet, so eh foes home and kills himself.

''The Klingon Art of War: Ancient Principles of Ruthless Honor'' is an ancient text based on ten precepts that are meant to provide guidance in not just combat, but honorable living in general. Dating from sometime after the life of the great Kahless (and even incorporating some of his teachings), this guide has been analyzed and reinterpreted by numerous generations of Klingon warriors and clerics. Presented here is the most modern version, along with commentary by the great author K'Ratak, son of M'Lind, and translated into English by Keith R. A. [=DeCandido=].

-->"I found the precepts to be surprisingly logical. While the barbarity of the descriptions of warfare are distasteful, the underlying principles behind them are sound. In particular, I admire the concept of seeking adversity. As Vulcans, we strive for intellectual challenges, and while the pursuit of a point of logic or a scientific inquiry may not be the same as a glorious battle to be won, the concept of challenging oneself is still a valid one, and a lesson that many could afford to learn."

!!Tropes of Honor Include: