This Trefoil was to be held in the highest honor that any people could possibly hold for a revered treasure.
The Trefoil, also called a Stella, which is the symbol of the Klingon Empire is made up of five elements. Just as the
elements of a House or family crest have individual meaning, so it is with the symbol of the Klingon Empire. This
symbol was to be passed on through out the ages as an
HONOR FOR THE GREAT KLINGON EMPIRE!
Duty / Courage / Honor / Loyalty
Qu' yIta'! / toDuj yIghaj! / batlh yIghaj!/ matlh yIghaj!
Accomplish the Duty! / Have Courage! / Have Honor! / Have Loyalty!
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First is the black (qIj) background. This symbolizes
the endless void, where the naked stars reside. And we know that all things are seen by the naked stars. It is the
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Qu' / Duty
QU' (color name: SuD)
Next is the Yellow disk. The yellow of the star that shines in the heavens, the shining light of Duty that leads us
out of the darkness, duty to the Empire and duty to one's House and one's comrades. That shining light which keeps
one going on when all else seems lost, because one must. Duty can even override honor on occasion.
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toDuj / Courage
toDuj (color name: Doq)
Next is the Red spear of Courage.Red for the blood of those that passed before, those who gave their lives for their
house, their comrades, and the Empire. Those who gave their last full measure of courage & devotion, and whose
sacrifice it is not for us here to debate. It is rather that we should take their example and resolve ourselves to
act with courage when our time comes, whether it be in battle or in the many challenges that the Struggle of Life
presents.
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batlh / Honor
batlh (color name: Sud)*
Last is the Blue arm of Honor. True blue, representing the perfect honor to which we all aspire, and none can truly
achieve. Honor is what a Klingon lives for, not money or possessions. Money has nothing to do with Honor. Power or
authority a warrior may have, but these are merely symbols of the gratitude from the Empire. The warrior lives for
honor, which is the recognition by others of his personal risk and sacrifice on behalf of the whole. One cannot rest
on past honors. And so it is: the Stars, Duty, Courage, Loyalty, & Honor. Those values which make Klingons what we
are, and teach us how we should strive to be. A never ending struggle. This Trefoil represents the Struggle of Life,
and it is the symbol of our Empire.
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matlh / Loyalty
matlh (color name: SuD)*
Next is the Green arm of Loyalty. Green to represent the worlds of the Empire, and those who live on those worlds
that we defend. Loyalty to one's superiors, loyalty to one's House, loyalty to the Empire. That which makes all
Klingons brothers, no matter what personal feelings we have about each other. We may hate or dislike another fellow
Klingon, or even his whole House; but we will defend his right to be Klingon against the Other. Loyalty is tested
frequently; every time a superior gives an order or makes a decision. Sometimes one must learn to be loyal to the
Empire rather than oneself.
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And so it is: the Stars, Duty, Courage, Loyalty, & Honor. Those values which make Klingons what we are, and teach us
how we should strive to be. A never ending struggle. This Trefoil represents the Struggle of Life, and it is the
symbol of our Empire.
House Vampyr's House Symbol incorporates all of these in it's Symbol
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An Alternate definition is below.
Honor / Sacrifice / Strength / Duty
batlh yIghaj!/ Hegh yItu'! / HoS yIghaj! / Qu' yIta'!
Have Honor! / Find/Discover Death! / Have Strength! / Accomplish The Duty!
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batlh / Honor
The Center Blade is RED, It represent the color of the blood of most of the Empire's enemies. Red is the color of
Courage and represents attacks against a warrior's spirit. A warrior's spirit fuels his
courage, allowing him to face any opponent.
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lo'taHvIS / Sacrifice
The Left Blade is BLUE, It represents the sacrifices made by our ancestors to make the KLINGON EMPIRE
a STRONG and FEARED adversary. Blue is the color of Honor and represents mental attacks. A warrior's mind keeps
his honor in focus at all times and prevents him from acting cowardly in battle.
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HoS / Strength
The right blade is GREEN, It serves as a constant reminder of KAHLESS, as this is the color of his FAMILY.
Green is the color of Loyalty and represents physical attacks. It is the loyalty of a warrior's body that allows him
to attack his opponent.
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Qu' / Duty
The YELLOW PLANET behind the completed trefoil represents STO-VO-KOR. Yellow is the color of Duty and represents
initiative. It is a warrior's sense of duty that motivates him into combat. The unified Trefoil is worn by KLINGON
WARRIORS everywhere with great respect. It represents all the honorable KLINGONS of our GREAT EMPIRE!
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House Vampyr's House Symbol incorporates all of these in it's Symbol
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