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ja'chuqghach Issue # XI
- From: SuSvaj <[email protected]>
- Subject: ja'chuqghach Issue # XI
- Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 20:29:16 -0500
A sample of "ja'chuqghach", enjoy!
SuSvaj
>
>>>> ****** ja'chuqghach ******
>>>> The official Newsletter of
>>>> Fire & Steel
>>>>
>>>> Issue # XI
>>>> March / April 2000
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>TABLE OF CONTENTS
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>-From the Editors Desk
>>>>
>>>>-Crew Roster
>>>>
>>>>-A Few announcements
>>>>
>>>>-In the News
>>>>
>>>>-Klingon Treasure Chest: "Unearthed" names from Marc Okrand
>>>>
>>>>-Interview: John Colicos, The First Klingon
>>>>
>>>>- Empire Union 1999, A Personal Perspective
>>>> by Commander Krell
>>>>
>>>>-In The Next issue
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>F&S Officers:
>>>>
>>>> Chancellor and "ja’chuqghach" Editor: SuSvaj
>>>> Vice Chancellor: qullung
>>>> "ja'chuqghach" assistant Editor valeyS
>>>> Liaison Officer
Commander Krell
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>FOM THE EDITOR'S DESK
>>>>
>>>>Greetings warriors.
>>>>
>>>>I wish that I could begin this issue on a happy note, but as is well
known,
>>>>actor John Colicos, who portrayed Kor in Star Trek the old series, and
>>>>again on Deep Space Nine, has passed away (see "In the News" this issue).
>>>>Because of this sad event, this issue’s layout is a little different.
This
>>>>terms edition of the critics corner will apear in the next issue, as
will a
>>>>nes segment called "suiting up" which was to make it’s debut in this
issue.
>>>> Both have been postponed until next time to make room for a John Colicos
>>>>interview which was conducted by Captain Krankor of the KLI. This
>>>>interview originally appeared in the KLI journal "HolQeD", and is
>>>>reproduced here with permission of the KLI. John Colicos will be greatly
>>>>missed, and this issue is dedicated to his memory.
>>>>
>>>>Not to get to morbid though, we do have some positive things going on. We
>>>>have some public appearances opportunities coming up, including an
>>>>appearance at Empire Union 2000. In hopes of wetting your appetite for
>>>>this event this issue contains a personal perspective of last years Empire
>>>>Union by non other than our own commander Krell. We also have some new
>>>>members to welcome. So…enjoy!
>>>>
>>>> Qapla’
>>>>SuSvaj
>>>>Editor
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>CREW ROSTER
>>>>
>>>>Our people have a well know saying, mataHmeH maSachnIS, "To survive, we
>>>>must expand!" If so, then we are surviving well this term. We have two
>>>>more warriors to welcome as Fire & Steel members.
>>>>
>>>>*Kovu - Kovu (or Douglas Clear in civilian life) is a resident of Wyoming
>>>>MI. He is interested in all things Klingon and may become involved with
>>>>the F&S Troop of Traveling
>>>> Payers.
>>>>
>>>>*Grilka - Web surfers may know Grilka from her website "The Klingon Bitch
>>>>Homepage" at:
>>>>
>>>> http://members.aol.com/Kahless000/KB.html
>>>>
>>>>Grilka’s site features a wide range of rather interesting rules and advice
>>>>for Klingon females and males alike. It should not be missed.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Qapla’!!! and Welcome!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>A FEW ANOUNCEMENTS
>>>>
>>>>Warriors Needed for Empire Union Task force
>>>>
>>>>This coming June will see the next public appearance of the F&S traveling
>>>>players. At the "Empire Union 2000" convention there will be a delegation
>>>>of warriors from Fire and Steel which will be amusing and annoying the
>>>>assembled masses. Unlike previous appearances however, we will not be
>>>>performing a specific skit. Rather we will be breaking in the "Klingon
>>>>Laughing Stocks." What is this you ask? Well, it is basically a scaled
>>>>back version of the "Klingon Stockade" idea. At the convention people
>>>>would have the opportunity to pay to have a loved one or friend
arrested by
>>>>Klingon warriors, and placed in an old fashioned "stocks" (built by
>>>>commander Krell) for public display, photographs and other forms of
>>>>humiliation. The proceeds will go to charity. The Empire Union task
force
>>>>currently includes four brave warriors, but more are welcome and wanted.
>>>>If interested, please contact SuSvaj at:
>>>>
>>>>[email protected]
>>>>
>>>>Three more left!!
>>>>
>>>>We currently have three copies of "Secret Fighting Arts of the Warrior
>>>>Race" left for sale. Dr. Lawrence Schoen of the Klingon Language
Institute
>>>>has indicated his desire to purchase them so that they may be sold on
>>>>e-bay, to raise money for a scholarship fund. However, Fire and Steel
>>>>members shall have first crack at them. If you do not have a copy of this
>>>>historic book, and you wish to obtain one, contact SuSvaj BEFORE Saturday
>>>>April 29th. First come first served. Any not sold by that date will go to
>>>>the KLI.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>IN THE NEWS
>>>>
>>>>John Colicos Dies
>>>>
>>>>Stovokor has opened it’s gates to accept one of it’s own. Actor John
>>>>Colicos, who portrayed Kor in Star Trek the original series died in
Toronto
>>>>of a heart attack on Monday March 6th at the age of 71. Colicos was an
>>>>accomplished Shakespearean and big screen actor, but was best known in the
>>>>United States for his villainous roles, not only in Star Trek, but also as
>>>>Baltar on the 1980’s series Battlestar Galactica. Colicos, as Kor, made
>>>>his Star Trek debut in the episode "Errand of Mercy." This was the very
>>>>first appearance of a Klingon character which gave Colicos the chance to
>>>>essentially established the blueprint for what a Klingon is, how he looks
>>>>and behaves. Colicos is also responsible for creating the now classic
>>>>makeup design of the dark skinned bearded warrior with the slanted
eyebrows
>>>>which was used throughout the original series and then later expanded
on in
>>>>other Star Trek Productions.
>>>>
>>>>The popularity of the character Kor was made evident by his
reappearance in
>>>>such Star Trek DS9 episodes as "Blood Oath", "Sword of Kahless" and "Once
>>>>More Unto the Breach". Although Klingon mythology may credit Kortar with
>>>>being the "First Klingon" there is no doubt that this title legitimately
>>>>belongs to John Colicos. He will be greatly missed.
>>>>
>>>> jan qalI'qoS…reH batlh Daqawlu’taH
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>The KLI Raising Money for Scholarship Fund
>>>>
>>>>The Klingon Language Institute (KLI) has announced a new educational
>>>>program. It has established a scholarship fund. According to KLI
Director
>>>>Lawrence Schoen, "We're still tweaking the details at this point. I can
>>>>tell you that the intention is to provide an annual scholarship of at
least
>>>>$500 to either a graduate or undergraduate student in linguistics."
>>>>
>>>>To help raise money for this project, the KLI will be auctioning off
>>>>several interesting items, including rare books on Ebay for auction. For
>>>>those who might be interested, below are some URLs related to the items
>>>>that have been posted there.
>>>>
>>>>http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=249567233
>>>>
>>>>http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=249606598
>>>>
>>>>http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=249626644
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Kang" Refuses to Fall
>>>>
>>>>Despite the lack of much progress in production, interest in "Kang", the
>>>>first complete Klingon opera ever written is alive and well. Kang was
>>>>written by David Barron, with music composed by Tom Twohy. Although the
>>>>text and songs of the opera were completed more that four years ago, the
>>>>musical score remains unfinished. It is still largely unclear why no
>>>>recent progress has been made, and neither Barron nor Twohy could be
>>>>reached for comment.
>>>>
>>>>Though progress may be slow, there is certainly no lack of enthusiasm for
>>>>having a finished Klingon opera. Many fans have already volunteered to
>>>>help finish the work, should Barron choose to do so. Additionally, Dr.
>>>>Lawrence Schoen of the Klingon Language Institute has offered his help
with
>>>>the legal aspects of getting "Kang" published. Schoen recently told
>>>>"ja’chuqghach":
>>>> "Certainly if they finish the opera the KLI will do all we
>>>>can to assist it getting out. Our position with Paramount is
>>>>much improved of late, thanks in part of TKH. But I can't do
>>>>anything until they finish the work."
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Admiral Tosach, of the KAI, retires from service.
>>>>
>>>>Admiral Tosach of the Klingon Armada International (KAI) has officially
>>>>turned in his bat-leth. Tosach was one of the most recognizable
members of
>>>>the KAI, and was a constant advocate of cooperation between different
>>>>Klingon organizations. The admiral states his reasons for retiring as
>>>>being "based purely on my desire to spend all of my free time with my
>>>>family." Tosach kept in contact with Fire and Steel in hopes of
creating a
>>>>joint venture. Unfortunately that has yet to be realized.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>TREASURE CHEST: "Unearthed" names from Okrand
>>>>
>>>>Recently, while engaging in some idle on-line discourse with some fellow
>>>>Klingons, I made a startling discovery. Apparently in a past issue of
STAR
>>>>TREK COMMUNICATOR Marc Okrand had given canonical tlhIngan Hol spellings
>>>>for the names of several actors and other individuals involved with the
>>>>production of Star Trek. What is so startling about this? Only that my
>>>>anal retentive obsession with finding every little obscure source of
>>>>tlhIngan Hol vocabulary had apparently overlooked something. Still, it
was
>>>>a pleasant surprise. As I said, these are Earth names given in Klingon
>>>>pronunciation, thus they are "Unearthed" names (yes there’s a double
>>>>meaning there…oh cummon that’s a little but cleaver isn’t it?)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Here's the complete list of Klingon actors Okrand transcribed for STAR
TREK
>>>>COMMUNICATOR (#104, Aug-Sep 1995):
>>>>
>>>> mayqel Do'rIn Michael Dorn
>>>> raqSan bIQ-DawSon Roxann Biggs-Dawson
>>>> rabe'rIt 'o'raylIy Robert O'Reilly
>>>> mayqel 'anSa'ra Michael Ansara
>>>> jan qalI'qoS John Colicos
>>>> barbara' ma'rIch Barbara March
>>>> ghuwI'nItlh wa'lIS Gwynyth Walsh
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>So, if you’re name is found above, and you have not yet chosen a Klingon
>>>>name for yourself, you no longer have to. You can proudly introduce
>>>>yourself at Cons as "jan", "mayqel", or "ghuwI’nItlh". For a complete
list
>>>>of new cannon tlhIngan Hol words, many of which are not published in the
>>>>Klingon Dictionary or in other texts, visit the KLI website at
www.kli.org.
>>>>.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>INTERVIEW: John Colicos, the first Klingon
>>>>
>>>> This past November I had the pleasure of being a guest at Kling-Kon '95
>>>>in San Francisco. The other guests, the real guests, were John Colicos,
>>>>Michael Ansara, and William Campbell -- the three leading Klingon actors
>>>>from TOS, recently reunited in the DSN episode "Blood Oath." It was too
>>>>good an opportunity to pass up, so I chatted with each of them in turn.
>>>>Below is the first of these interviews:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> JC: Almost every interview I do, the interviewer asks, "Did you
realize at
>>>>the time you did "Errand of Mercy" that this was going to turn into such a
>>>>phenomenal sensation?"
>>>>
>>>> KC: Well, let's start somewhere else then. Share your thoughts on this
>>>>whole Klingon language movement."
>>>>
>>>> "I think it's inspirational. I think it's absolutely beautiful. If you
>>>>have people who are quite aware of the fact that they are fantasizing -- I
>>>>mean that they are not loony tunes times -- and are going into some
sort of
>>>>virtual reality, which is basically what actors have been doing since time
>>>>immemorial (when you get into the play and you live the play) what is the
>>>>difference between that and virtual reality, except that you are actually
>>>>doing it instead of watching it on a monitor. So if you are going to the
>>>>point of making costumes and having chapters of different outfits, and you
>>>>have rules and regulations, why not go one step further intellectually and
>>>>have yourself a language? Plus, it's a wonderful expression of ingenuity.
>>>>It's an intellectual achievement to translate Hamlet, the greatest poet of
>>>>the English language, into a galaxy far, far away."
>>>>
>>>> In the DS9 "Blood Oath" episode you finally got a chance to speak
>>>>Klingon. How did that feel to have to learn those lines?
>>>>
>>>> "Oh, I loved it. Of course I didn't know what I was saying -- but I
>>>>figured out my
>>>> (7)
>>>> own translation of it so I could give it the kind of expression-- like I
>>>>knew what I was saying. My character was not a very educated Klingon,
>>>>though he was a great general in the old days -- a great commander -- but
>>>>maybe the Dabo girls had got to him, and all that simulated wine he'd been
>>>>drinking."
>>>>
>>>> When they give you a script, do they give you a translation?
>>>>
>>>> "They just handed me the words. And I said "What does it mean?" And
they
>>>>said, "I don't know, he's cursing and swearing, in a bad mood." And I
>>>>said, "Oh, okay fine."
>>>>
>>>> And no pronunciation guide?
>>>>
>>>> "I think they did give me a couple. There were one or two words that
had
>>>>been used before and I was making a blatant error in my pronunciation. So,
>>>>the word came down from the tower that this is how you pronounce it, but
>>>>they didn't tell me what it meant."
>>>>
>>>> Someone in production actually cared how you pronounced it?
>>>>
>>>> "Oh yeah"
>>>>
>>>> That's nice to hear. We've heard some really bad Klingon. We've talked
>>>>to some actors; some say get a life.
>>>>
>>>> "Oh no, if you are going to be an actor then be an actor or else go be a
>>>>bank teller. If it's just a question of reading the lines then get out of
>>>>there and let someone else who really wants to do it, do it. I have no
>>>>patients for that kind of attitude. If you are a professional actor, then
>>>>you are a professional. If you undertake a job, then you do it to the
best
>>>>of your ability. Otherwise, go elsewhere. Granted I'd like to be in a
>>>>repertoire company doing Shakespeare all the time. I have to do other
>>>>things."
>>>>
>>>> What is your impression of the current state of the success of DS9 and
>>>>Voyager?
>>>>
>>>> I think that now that we are bringing the Klingons back, it will become
>>>>highly animated, DS9 will be dramatic again Voyager, I have only seen 1-2
>>>>episodes, so I cannot talk about it's direction. I do like the idea of
>>>>Michael coming on to Deep Space (Nine)."
>>>>
>>>> Prior to being called back for "Blood Oath" did you ever think that you
>>>>would be reprising this character?
>>>> (8)
>>>> "I didn't think I would come back, but it's kind of ironic that I
started
>>>>my career as a classical actor and just by happenstance did one
episode. I
>>>>was living in New York at the time -- learned my lines on the airplane
-- I
>>>>remember reading "The Klingon commander comes in" and I thought "Oh what's
>>>>a Klingon look like -- how should I do my lines? Does it have two
heads or
>>>>what? Well they'll know, I don't have to worry about this." So I got on
>>>>the set and into makeup and the makeup artist said "Oh you are playing a
>>>>Klingon. What does a Klingon look like?" I said "So, you don't know
>>>>either?" Well, since it was sort of a cold war climate, I said make me a
>>>>futuristic Genghis Khan. Give me eyebrows, black hair, swamp thing
makeup,
>>>>green, Fu Man Chu foliage here -- a few minutes later there was the
Klingon
>>>>look. Having played king Lear to begin with at 22 (a million years ago)
>>>>now I'm ending from this chance thing, I'm ending my career going to all
>>>>kinds of conventions and talking about the 24th century and galaxies I
>>>>never even dreamed about. It's interesting, kind of revitalizing to
me. I
>>>>like it."
>>>>
>>>> Well, how does it feel to wear ridges?
>>>>
>>>> "Very hard. I think there's too much of it quite honestly because
>>>>there's a danger of us becoming just robots, automatons -- I think the
>>>>individual personality of every actor has to come through a little more.
>>>>The makeups are fabulous, there great, they are highly creative and
>>>>magnificent but from the acting point of view I think Whoopi Goldberg was
>>>>right -- they put all kinds of stuff on top of her head but Whoopi's face
>>>>was there."
>>>>
>>>> Do you think we'll see more of Kor?
>>>>
>>>> "I certainly hope so. My agent just got a fax from paramount discussing
>>>>using my likeness as a doll. I expect they won't kill him off. Lots of
>>>>stuff is happening -- new CD ROM or omnipedia -- or something. It's
like a
>>>>snowball that just keeps going, getting bigger and bigger.
>>>> I would like to see a day come when we do an episode in Klingon -- no
>>>>English -- only aficionados can watch. If you want to join the Club, you
>>>>have to learn the language. Hahahahahahah"
>>>>
>>>> One last question, just to bring us full circle. Having done "Errand of
>>>>Mercy," do you have any idea what kevas or trillium are?
>>>>
>>>> "I haven't the faintest idea. Who used those words?"
>>>>
>>>> When Kirk and Spock are hauled before you, Spock says he is a trader in
>>>>kevas and trillium.
>>>>
>>>> (9)
>>>> "Probably just cigars and cigarettes. Well I would suggest you ask
Spock
>>>>because I didn't believe them anyway. Hahahahahaha."
>>>>
>>>>This interview originally appeared in HolQeD Vol. 4, Number 4. It is
>>>>reprinted here with the permission of the Klingon Language Institute.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>ARTLICLE: Empire Union 1999, A Personal Perspective
>>>>
>>>>By Commander Krell
>>>>
>>>> Greetings Fellow Warriors of Fire and Steel: Chancellor SuSvaj has
>>>>requested a report from me about the First Empire Union Convention held
>>>>last year and which I was fortunate enough to attend. It is hoped that
>>>>this report will inspire you to attend this year. I would like to begin
>>>>with the background of the Empire Union Convention. Empire Union is a
>>>>charity convention benefiting The Motion picture and Television Fund.
>>>>This organization helps provide medical treatment to those in the
>>>>entertainment industry who really need it. Last year's convention was
>>>>dedicated to the memory of DeForest (Dr McCoy) Kelly, who had been in the
>>>>Motion Picture Hospital and who passed away just prior to the convention.
>>>>Empire Union is, in the words of the promoter, "Three Days of Klingon
>>>>Bliss", and I feel that it did indeed live up to this sentiment.
>>>>
>>>>Although I had attended other Sci-Fi/Comic conventions, This was my first
>>>>"Star Trek" convention and I have never enjoyed anything as much as I did
>>>>Empire Union. The one mistake I made will not be repeated this year. I
>>>>did not reserve a room so that I could stay through the night. I only
>>>>live about 25 minutes away and didn't see the need to stay over. I am
>>>>sorry I didn't as I understand a lot of things that were not on the
>>>>schedule took place in the late hours, including a Klingon wedding.
>>>>Registration opened at 4pm on Friday and I arrived shortly after that to
>>>>pick up my pre-registered banquet tickets. Nothing formal was scheduled
>>>>from 4pm until 8pm, but there was a video room playing non-stop Star Trek
>>>>episodes (TOS, TNG, DS9) and there was a display room featuring actual
>>>>props from the TV series and Movies. Most of the displays actually
belong
>>>>to the promoter. If you have seen the movies "Trekkies", you have seen
>>>>John Paladin (the Promoter). He is the one that purchased the actual
>>>>headpiece worn by William Campbell as Koloth in "Blood Oath" and it was
>>>>one of the displays. There was also a dealers room where I managed to
>>>>acquire a couple of items I needed for my Klingon Collection. (Note:
>>>>This year the promoter has indicated that there will be more dealer rooms
>>>>and more display areas.)
>>>>
>>>> The convention actually took off at 8pm with the appearance of
Chancellor
>>>>Gowron. He had returned from Sto-vo-kor to be with us. (This was, of
>>>>course, Robert O'Reilly. He was in full Klingon regalia and make-up,
>>>>complete with Chancellor's Robe.) After completing his formal
greeting to
>>>>the gathered warriors, he called Krug (John Paladin) up to the stage and
>>>>bestowed upon him the rank of Dahar master. It was glorious. Everyone
>>>>was then lined up for a group picture. Copies of this photo was later
>>>>sent out to all pre-registered ticket holders. Next up was the rank
>>>>promotions, which were presided over by Gowron. Members of the various
>>>>"Ships" that were up for promotion lined up at the hotel pool and were
>>>>required to leap for their badges, which were being held out over the
pool
>>>>by Gowron. The first evening ended with the Chancellor's Lounge, where
>>>>you had an opportunity to meet and talk with Robert O'Reilly and special
>>>>guest William (Koloth) Campbell.
>>>>
>>>> The Chancellor's lounge is a cash bar, with all proceeds going to the
>>>>charity. Even though Sunday morning was the time scheduled for
>>>>autographs, both of these fine gentlemen signed my copy of THE KLINGON
>>>>WAY. Saturday Morning I returned to the Hotel for the Second Day of
>>>>activities. There were a great many activities planned for this day
and I
>>>>attended all of them. First up was a costume seminar being given by
>>>>Susan Mianowski, better known as qI'Dar. She gave a great many tips on
>>>>costume design and construction. I was so taken by her knowledge and
>>>>expertise that I contracted with her for my uniform and it is great.
Next,
>>>>Gowran presided over a Right of Ascension ceremony. I was unable to
>>>>participate as I had just sat down with my mate for some lunch and I hate
>>>>it when the qagh gets cold, so we watched from the sidelines. It was
done
>>>>very nicely and very authentic looking. Gowron and Koloth both signed
the
>>>>painsticks used and the were auctioned off later. Next was another
>>>>seminar. This one was by John Prisel of Cybergraphic Designs. John
>>>>taught several techniques for applying prosthetics and makeup and had
>>>>several headpieces and makeup sets for sale. It was his expertise that
>>>>helped me to reverse this terrible genetic mutation that made me resemble
>>>>a smooth-headed terran.
>>>>
>>>>Next up, we were treated to talks by William Campbell and Robert
O'Reilly.
>>>> This was one of my favorite parts. Both of these gentlemen were
>>>>entertaining with there stories. Bill Campbell told some great stories
>>>>about actors and actresses he has known and life in Hollywood and the
>>>>Motion Picture Hospital (he is the Director of the organization the money
>>>>was being raised for). Robert O'Reilly told some wonderful stories about
>>>>his like as a Klingon (including a couple of truly hilarious stories
>>>>involving himself and Patrick Stewart on the set of TNG). After our
guests
>>>>were finished, an auction was held. They had acquired some truly great
>>>>pieces. (If anyone is considering bidding on items, bring your latinum,
>>>>because some of the pieces went quite high). Among the items sold were:
>>>>Gowron's headpiece; pieces of Gowron's original costume (belt, gauntlets,
>>>>buckle); several medals and emblems that Robert O'Reilly provided (Robert
>>>>O'Reilly had stuck several different items all over and under his costume
>>>>when he reported for shooting for Gowron's death scene, so all these
items
>>>>had a special history as being, not only authentic, but from the last
>>>>appearance of Gowron. They went quickly and for a lot more money than I
>>>>had to spend). The remainder of the evening consisted of the Banquet and
>>>>Fleet Review and a Dance and Costume contest.
>>>>
>>>> The banquet is only available as an advance purchase and is highly
>>>>recommended. Although we were served terran food (Chicken Wings, Salads,
>>>>Potato balls), it was quite enjoyable. I sat with members of the IKV
>>>>Dragonfire, and there leader, Captain Klaa, insisted that we eat Klingon
>>>>Style (We Don't Need No Stinking Utensils) and later led us to victory in
>>>>a Glorious Food Fight! (Note: Cherry Tomatoes make excellent missiles
>>>>and Spoons make excellent launchers. How about that, we found a use for
>>>>the utensils after all.) After we were done eating, the different
"Ships"
>>>>presented there membership to Gowron for review. All were given high
>>>>marks by the Chancellor and shouts of Qapla' were heard around the room.
>>>>The review ended with a rousing chorus of The Klingon Anthem. After the
>>>>banquet room was cleared and cleaned, we returned for the costume contest
>>>>and dance. This was a nice way to end the evening. We had a vast number
>>>>of other species attend the costume contest. First prize went to a
>>>>valiant warrior that had been assimilated by the Borg. I enjoyed
watching
>>>>the contest most of all because I got to share my table with and drink
>>>>with Gowron and Koloth.
>>>>
>>>>Thus ends my tale. As stated before, I had not reserved a room, so I did
>>>>not return the next day for autographs (I got autographs the first day).
>>>>I will be back this year for Martok and Gowron and hope that many of Fire
>>>>and Steel's valiant warriors will also be attending.
>>>>
>>>>Qapla' Commander Krell Liaison Officer
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>IN THE NEXT ISSUE:
>>>>
>>>> -A review of the updated Klingon translation of "Hamlet: Prince of
Denmark"
>>>>
>>>> -Suiting up-Costume tips for the discriminating Klingon.
>>>>
>>>> -And more!!!
>>>>
>>>>FIRE & STEEL
>>>>http://www.geocities.com/area51/Shire/3505/
>>>>"With fire and steel did the gods forge the Klingon heart!"
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>