Not all inhabitants of worlds formely part of the Imperial Klingon Empire have gracefully abandoned thier predatory ways. More than one member of the Klingon Imperial Navy has sought the refuge of deep space rather than submit to the common good of peace. Indeed there are thousands of Klingon 'refugees' living in the Imperial Klingon States (IKS), located in the Triangle zone between the borders of the Alliance and the Romulan Star Empire. The IKS has increased its membership by 20 planets, bringing the total to 25. These dissidents gather in small groups to plot continued violence against the hated Federation and their so-called "traitorous" brethen who have joined the Grand Alliance. From their earliest days, the 'neutral' Imperial Klingon States were a haven for disillusioned or frustrated glory-seekers from the old Empire. Recent migrations of ex-Imperial Klingons have brought the IKS much needed manpower and combat capable vessels. Currently surplus D-7's, D-10's, D-18's, D-2's, K-23's, L-9's, L-42's and L-13's make up the IKS fleet and there are rumors that they also have a single L-24 battleship and a dozen T- 12 assualt ships.
The current leader of the IKS is Though-Admiral Kajek epetai-Reshtarc. Kajek always ends his speehes, which are broadcast via subspace radio into the Triangle and toward the Klingon Empire, with a plea for all Klingons to join the true Klingon spirit.
The IKS is used as a base of operation against the Federation and the Free Worlds of Klinzai. Though far from being a threat to Starfleet, the existence of these raiders require that Naval resources be assigned to the protection of unarmed vessels instead of to other possible missions.
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