Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Crossover Reveals Shocking Klingon Truths!

Deep Space Nine's Crossover With The Original Series Pointed Out Some Odd Things About Klingons

The iconic Star Trek Deep Space Nine crossover with Star Trek: The Original Series was more than just a fun trip into a classic episode! There were some fun things about Klingon history that were highlighted by the episode, making a huge difference for Star Trek lore!

What Crossover Episode Showcased Klingon History?

The episode "Trials and Tribble-ations" was all about time travel, as Captain Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks) found his way back in time to Space Station K-7 in 2368 as he was helping the USS Enterprise. As part of this Star Trek crossover, they ran into a very real Klingon Tribble War! It was such a strange encounter as even those fans who loved the original Star Trek The Original Series were taken back.

What is Strange About the Klingons in This Crossover?

The Star Trek episode also has a great mix of both Starfleet Uniform Colors (changing from gold to red) and temporal violations as it focused on a mission. This encounter showed that the iconic characters of the Klingon Empire weren't the same Klingons that were present during the time of the Star Trek The Original Series! It also introduced new Klingon makeup, including those Klingon Ridges. They became quite iconic as it pushed forward in the franchise!

What Did Worf Say About The Klingons and Tribbles?

It's well known that Klingon warriors are strong, but those from the past weren't that bothered by the adorable Tribbles. Fans would later find out that they had waged war against them. During Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's crossover, Worf stated that a Klingon cruiser was so impacted by Tribbles from Star Trek: The Original Series' episode "The Trouble With Tribbles", that a Klingon-Tribble War took place! It's crazy to think about! You can also learn about this Klingon Tribble War, as well as the "ecological sabotage" that was a part of the series!

Where Can I Discover More About Klingon History?

You can learn more by digging into Klingon history, including the story of the iconic character Klingon Captain Koloth, a classic from Star Trek! The best way to do that is to explore a vast collection of Star Trek!

Can I Watch "Trials and Tribble-ations" Now?

Fans have plenty of options to check out this episode, especially those who can find Star Trek Deep Space Nine! In addition to this crossover episode, there are also many great Star Trek movies and shows you can see. Here's how to learn more:

Star Trek The Original Series
Star Trek Motion Picture
Star Trek Animated Series

What Shows Will Showcase The Klingons Further?

You can get another good look at the Klingons in many new shows! There are always more great episodes to see. Make sure to also look into:

Star Trek Prodigy
Star Trek Lower Decks