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| IKS Bortas | |
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| Class: | Vor'cha |
| Registry: | IKC-11546 |
| Affiliation: | Klingon Defense Force |
| Status: | Active (2369) |
The IKS Bortas (IKC-11546), also known as the IKC Bortas, (translated from Klingonese as Revenge or Vengeance) was a Klingon Vor'cha-class attack cruiser (or battle cruiser) in service of the Klingon Empire's Klingon Defense Force in the late 24th century. (Star Trek Encyclopedia, ST:CCG: Premiere, ST roleplay module: Starships)
In 2366, the USS Enterprise-D was contacted by the Bortas when Captain Picard requested reinforcements prior to entering the Romulan Neutral Zone to investigate a potential Romulan military base on Nelvana III. (TNG episode: "The Defector")
In 2368, when approaching the planet Qo'noS, the Enterprise was met by the Bortas just prior to the installation of Gowron as chancellor of the Klingon High Council. In a meeting that followed, Gowron informed Picard that the Duras family was still seeking to control the council.
The Bortas was later Gowron's flagship during the Klingon Civil War in 2367-68. It took heavy damage during a surprise attack by ships loyal to the House of Duras at the beginning of the war, but drove off the attackers with assistance from the IKS Hegh'ta. (TNG episode: "Redemption", ST:CCG: Tenth Anniversary Collection, ST roleplay module: Starships)
In late 2369, Gowron traveled aboard the Bortas to rendezvous with the Enterprise-D when the latter ship was transporting the Kahless reincarnation to Qo'noS. (TNG episode: "Rightful Heir")
After the murder of a close friend, Gowron was determined to track down the murderers. He agreed not to take the Bortas, but to instead take a smaller Bird-of-Prey when it was realized that the Bortas would be easily recognizable. (TNG video game: Klingon)
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