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Janus VI Home to the silicon-based creature called the Horta. After a misunderstanding with Human miners, the creature collaborated with Humans in exposing rare minerals, making Janus VI one of the Federation's most important mining centers. ("The Devil in the Dark" [TOS])

Jefferson, SS A Class 7 research vessel chartered to the Izar Institute of Astronomy. Ship is commanded by a 6 person crew from the Starfleet Training Academy on Izar and is led by Cadet-Ensign Andre Picard. The purpose of the current cruise is to study a newly discovered black hole near Omega Maelstrom. The scientific expedition is led by Dr. Marius Tinka and includes 25 students. Note: Most of the students are in hibernation chambers, using the time to be mesmer-taught about the black hole and the background for their study. The "Andre Picard" in this entry could be a reference to Captain Picard of TNG.

Jerion A grey-skinned race of the planet Shiva Omicron IV. Their bloody persecution of the other inhabitants of Shiva Omicron led to the Galahad Incident in 2208, the most serious violation of the Prime Directive. The Jerions were exterminated shortly after the incident.

Jolan Tru A common Romulan saying, usually offered when departing from a friend. Federation phonemicists usually interpret this as serving the same linguistic function as "goodbye" and "good luck". ("Love's Labor Jeopardized" [25A]) The first use of this saying seems to have occured in "Unification" (TNG), although it could have first appeared elsewhere.

Jones, Cyrano A Federation entrepreneur, noted for his discovery of tribbles. ("The Trouble with Tribbles" [TOS])

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K'Lirta, IKS Flagship of the Klingon Empire, a modified Klingon heavy cruiser. The K'Lirta engaged and severely damaged the USS Constellation before the Organian Treaty was put into effect at Alpha Aquila VII. The ship has seen little action since then, having been given the post of being the Emperor's Flagship. The current commander is Admiral Vlict Kenka, its First Officer is Boron Kallarax. Both are considered highly competent officers, with extensive battle experience. ("The Feathered Serpent" [25A])

K'Trhra-C Virus A Klingon computer virus program. In 2268, when the USS Enterprise's computer was infected by a Lucr computer virus, Lieutenant Uhura modified the K'Trhra-C virus to exclusively attack the Lucr virus, and the two viruses annihilated each other. ("That Old Devil Moon" [25A])

Kahless the Unforgettable Klingon mythic-historic figure, a great warrior who united the Klingon Empire some 1,500 years ago. The story of Kahless serves as the cornerstone of Klingon mythology and religion. ("The Savage Curtain" [TOS])

Kallarax, Boron First Officer of the Klingon Flagship K'Lirta; Boron's father Rajat is the Governor of Sagrad, deep within the Klingon Empire. Boron Kallarax is noted for his competency and his loyalty to his commander, Admiral Vlict Kenka. ("The Feathered Serpent" [25A])

Kamend, Eaderic Vardaine soldier who, in 2269, was part of Dr. Ies Breddell's faction onboard Espoir Station. Captain Kirk told Kamend that Breddell planned to kill billions of innocent lives by destroying the entire Federation, and convinced Kamend to turn against Breddell so as to prevent this tragedy. ("Federation" [JR])

Kandrey A member of the Acolytes of the Stars sect on Nikolasi, a colony on Pollux V. In 2268, Brother Kandrey was exploring a cave when he was apparently attacked by demons. Kandrey became trapped in a cave-in, and he was later rescued by the crew of the USS Enterprise. ("Demon World" [25A])

Kazakhstanian Cognac Cognac liquor manufactured under the ideal conditions on the planet Nova Atar that allow for growing of a variety of grapes for fine brandies. A specialty on Nova Atar is the double fermentation and blending that creates cognac. ("Museum Piece" [JR])

Keeler, Kevin Captain of the USS Masada, a Federation tug-tender. Gradauted 87th in his class at Starfleet Academy, Stardate 3342.8. Keeler has the rank of Lieutenant in Starfleet, but is the senior officer aboard the Masada. ("Hijacked" [25A]) The name "Keeler" could be a reference to "Edith Keeler" from "The City on the Edge of Forever" (TOS).

Kelver Uprising A rebellion against the lawful rulers of Rigil VII six years ago (in 2263), in which several thousand Federation hostages were taken. The hostages managed to free themselves and eventually helped negotiate a truce between Kelver and the Rigilian Government that led to a successful power-sharing agreement. Starfleet officer Walter Ellis was present during the Kelver Uprising. This entry appeared in the disk version of JR, but has been removed from the CD-ROM version.

Kenka, Vlict A member of the Kenka family, an old Klingonese family of noble origins, the governing family of Hrakkour. Admiral Vlict Kenka is the first Kenka to reach Flag Rank, and as such, has been posted back away from the frontier. Vlict has two sons in the service, but nothing is known of his wife or other children. He is believed to be the current commander of the K'Lirta, and one of the most respected commanders in the Klingon fleet. He is said to be an avid fencer. ("The Feathered Serpent" [25A])

Khan Aka Khan Noonien Singh. The leader of a set of genetically engineered dictators from the Eugenics Wars in the 1990s. When his rule over one-fourth of the Earth was overthrown, he escaped along with several dozen of his fellow "supermen" in suspended animation aboard the sleeper ship SS Botany Bay. In 2267, the USS Enterprise encountered the Botany Bay and released Khan and his followers from their sleep. True to his genetic programming, Khan then tried to take over the Enterprise, but was marooned on Ceti Alpha V when Captain Kirk defeated him. ("Space Seed" [TOS])

Kirk, James Tiberius Current Captain of the USS Enterprise, the youngest captain in the history of Starfleet. Captain Kirk has been decorated many times for valor, and is considered one of Starfleet's best officers and a superb military commander.

Kironide A chemical found on the planet Platonius that gives its natives telekinetic abilities. ("Plato's Stepchildren" [TOS])

Klahmac A planet in the Federation-Klingon Neutral Zone, award on Stardate 4612.4 to the Klingon Empire. It is believed to be the site of a large Klingon military installation. This entry appeared in the disk version of JR, but has been removed from the CD-ROM version.

Klarr Captain of the Klingon battle cruiser IKS Pao Yar. In 2269, Klarr, together with the crew of the USS Enterprise, investigated a massive starship called the Compassion, which threatened to land on the capital city of Atabis, a planet in the Klingon Neutral Zone. ("Though This Be Madness..." [JR]) It was later discovered that the entire episode was staged by the Brassica, who wanted to assess whether to make contact with both the Federation and the Klingon Empire. Klarr subsequently represented the Klingon Empire and demonstrated that the Klingons were worthy of contact with the Brassica. ("...Yet There Is Method In It" [JR])

Kling Core world of the Klingon Empire. Possibly mythical. Location unknown to Federation. "Kling" was initially intended as the name of the Klingon Homeworld before TPTB thought that the name sounded silly. The Klingon Homeworld was given the name "Qo'noS" in ST6.

Klingon Battle Cruiser Klingon D7-type starships that formed the backbone of the Klingon Defense Force for decades. These vessels are equipped with warp drive, and are armed with disruptors and photon torpedoes. The battle cruiser are similar in speed and maneuverability to a Constitution-class starship, but have slightly less firepower. The designs for the battle cruiser were shared with the Romulan Star Empire as part of an agreement for an alliance with the Romulans around 2268. In return, the Klingons have received specifications for the Romulan cloaking device, which has now been installed on most Klingon vessels, including the battle cruisers.

Klingon Empire The Klingon nation, founded some 1,500 years ago by Kahless the Unforgettable. First contact between the Klingon Empire and Earth took place in 2151, when a Klingon courier, Klaang, crash-landed on Earth after being pursued by the Sulibans. Although Earth returned Klaang to the Klingon Homeworld, hostilities between the two powers continued. By 2267, the Federation and the Klingon Empire were on the verge of war. Hostilities came to a head at planet Organia. Unknown to either combatant, the Organians were incredibly advanced noncorporeal lifeforms who imposed the Organian Peace Treaty on both parties, thus effectively ending armed hostilities. The Klingons entered into an alliance with the Romulan Star Empire around 2268, when an agreement between the two powers resulted in the sharing of military technology and spacecraft designs.

Klingons A humanoid lifeform that, it is suspected, has used genetic manipulation to stratify their population. Their homeworld is Qo'noS. Klingon culture is based on the principle of survival of the fittest, either through guile, or physical force. Principles of honour are used to prevent the culture from killing itself completely, but these principles are extended outside their species only to non-Klingons who have proved themselves in battles. Negotiations over planets in the disputed area have been slowly advancing, hindered by recent Klingon technological exchanges with the Romulans. The Klingon Empire itself is economically backward, and poorly organized, but their military force is extremely formidable.

Klorkon, IKS A standard Klingon battle cruiser, current commander unknown. Normal crew compliment of 470. Standard armament: four disruptors (2 forward/port, 2 forward/starboard arc), two photon torpedo tubes (1 forward, 1 aft). Klorkon's patrols have brought it into Federation space on several occasions.

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L'Shaians An humanoid alien race with green skin, six eyes, and six fingers on each hands. They were assumed to use Base Six for their mathematics. In 2268, a derelict L'Shaian vessel was found adrift in the Harrapa system and it was salvaged by the trader Harry Mudd. ("Another Fine Mess" [25A])

Lachian Governed by large extended families, the inhabitants of this world escaped a dying planet several generations ago to relocate to Lachian. After a troubled period of re-establishment, the Lachians recently petitioned for admittance into the Federation. ("Museum Piece" [JR])

Laraxian Berries A variety of berry found on the planet Pollux V, used by the natives for medicinal purposes, most notably the creation of hypo-dytoxin. ("Demon World" [25A])

Laser An acronym for light amplified by stimulation emission of radiation; developments in laser technology led to the invention of phasers and disruptors.

Light Year The distance light travels in a Terran year at 300,000,000 meters per second. This is approximately 9.46^12 kilometers. The entry erroneously states the speed of light at 30 million mps (one less zero), and a light year to be 3.86^16 km (wrong again).

Lindalan, Sesha An Andorian, Sesha is a Vice-Consul for the Andorian Mining Consortium (AMC). He settled on Castus (Castor-B IV) because, he said, after seeing reports from his early surveying teams, he could not want to live anywhere but on a world of such beauty. It should be noted he said the same about his previous homes on Gamma Regulon IV and Tau Epsilon VII before AMC opened mining operations on them. According to the entry for "Flisna", Lindalan also maintains a villa outside Flisna, a settlement on Christgen III.

Lokai Renegade from the planet Cheron who stole a shuttlecraft from Starbase 4 in 2268. Lokai was a political dissident who had been on the run from Commissioner Bele for 50,000 years. ("Let That Be Your Last Battlefield" [TOS])

Lucrs One of the two ancient cultures of Proxtrey (see Sofs); the Lucrs believed that a man who made the most of his ability was a god. Their individualism put themselves at odds with the communitarianism of the Sofs. The Lucrs used Base Three; their organization was based on units of three making up sets of 99. The number 99 was known to have religious importance to them. ("That Old Devil Moon" [25A])

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