LEGION OPERATIONS OFFICER:

    1. The Legion Operations Officer reports to the Legion Commander and is
third-in-command of the Legion as a whole.

    2. In the absence of the Legion Commander and Vice-Legion Commander,
the Legion Operations Officer shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the Legion Commander.

    3. Assists in the formation of new chapters.

    4. Coordinates and assists all Vessel/Posts.

    5. Handles all requests for chapter upgrades.

    6. Responsible for running the Imperial Klingon Star Academy.
 

Minimum Requirements for the Position of Legion Operations Officer:

    1. Must submit a WRITTEN NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION to the Legion Staff, listing
the qualifications) for the position. This will be published in THE PILLAGE VOICE.

    2. Must be a member in good standing and currently on active duty status.

    3. Must have maintained continuous membership for a minimum of one (1) year.
 

 

LEGION COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER:

    1. The Legion Communications Officer reports to the Legion Commander.

    2. Editor-in-Chief of the Legion's newsletter, THE PILLAGE VOICE.

    3. Functions as the Legion Secretary for the purpose of maintaining a written
or recorded record of all Legion meetings.

    4. Provides support and assistance to chapter newsletters.

    5. Coordinates newsletter exchanges with local, regional, and national organizations.

    6. Maintains the Legion Archives.

Minimum Requirements for the Position of Legion Communications Officer:

    1. Must submit a WRITTEN NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION to the Legion Staff,
listing the qualifications) for the position. This will be published in THE PILLAGE VOICE.

    2. Must be a member in good standing and currently on active duty status.
 

 

LEGION SECURITY OFFICER:

    1. The Legion Security Officer reports to the Legion Commander.

    2. Functions as Judge Advocate General for KLAW.

    3. Adjudicates constitutional questions or incidents of official misconduct by
members of the Legion Staff.

    4. The Legion Security Officer has broad powers, as designated by the
Legion Commander, to investigate improprieties.

    5. Legion Security shall be responsible for dealing with interchapter problems,
and problems between KLAW chapters and other organizations.

    6. During meetings of the Legion, the Legion Security Officer will function as
Sergeant-at-Arms, maintaining order, admonishing disruptive members, etc.

*NOTE: Legion Security does not normally handle internal chapter problems.


Minimum Requirements for the Position of Legion Security Officer:

    1. Must submit a WRITTEN NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION to the Legion Staff,
listing the qualifications) for the position. This will be published in THE PILLAGE VOICE.

    2. Must be a member in good standing and currently on active duty status.
 

 

LEGION MARINE FORCE LEADER:

    1. The Legion Marine Force Leader reports to the Legion Commander.

    2. Oversees all Marine activities throughout the Legion.


Minimum Requirements for the Position of Legion Marine Force Leader:

    1. Must submit a WRITTEN NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION to the Legion Staff,
listing the qualifications) for the position. This will be published in THE PILLAGE VOICE.

    2. Must be a member in good standing and currently on active duty status.
 

 

LEGION AMBASSADOR:

    1. The Legion Ambassador reports to the Legion Commander.

    2. Is the Public Relations officer for the organization.

    3. Establishes and maintains contact with other Star Trek Fan Clubs,
with primary emphasis on other Klingon organizations.

    4. Oversees all diplomatic activities throughout the Legion.

    5. Assists the Vice-Legion Commander in all indoctrinations.

    6. Coordinates and manages the KLAW recruiting TABLE.


Minimum Requirements for the Position of Legion Ambassador:

    1. Must submit a WRITTEN NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION to the Legion Staff,
listing the qualifications) for the position. This will be published in THE PILLAGE VOICE.

    2. Must be a member in good standing and currently on active duty status.
 

 

LEGION FINANCIAL OFFICER:

    1. The Legion Financial Officer reports to the Legion Commander.

    2. Is the Treasurer for the Legion.

    3. Must make Financial Records available to the membership upon request.

    4. Must provide a Financial statement to the Legion Commander for publication
within the organization newsletter.

    5. Responsible for all state and federal filings.


Minimum Requirements for the Position of Legion Financial Officer:

    1. Must submit a WRITTEN NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION to the Legion Staff,
listing the qualifications) for the position. This will be published in THE PILLAGE VOICE.

    2. Must be a member in good standing and currently on active duty status.
 

 

DUAL LEADERSHIP ROLES:

All Legion Staff Officers and Chapter Presidents should avoid situations in which they themselves hold primary leadership in two or more organizations. If a conflict-of-interest occurs, that Legion Staff Officer or Chapter President may be replaced.
 

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT:

All Legion Staff Officers shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
 

 

SECTION 4.0.....COUNCIL OF LORDS

The Council of Lords shall consist of the President of each chapter of Deployment Levels 1-5.

A chapter president may designate the next ranking (capable) officer to act as its chapter representative.

No Legion Staff Officer shall serve as its chapter representative.

DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL OF LORDS:

The Council of Lords will be responsible for coordinating regional events, interchapter support, interchapter communications, etc. Since the chapter is the basic element of KLAW and the chapter president is the most direct representative, the Council of Lords will be the direct voice of the members. In short, the Council of Lords will be responsible for creating and coordinating regional activities and cons and other events.
 

 

PRESIDING OFFICER:

The Council of Lords is presided over by a Chairperson who serves an annual (12 month) term. The chairperson is decided upon by a simple majority vote of the Council of Lords. There will be no maximum terms.
 

MEETINGS:

The Council of Lords shall meet quarterly, but may meet as often as necessary. A quarterly meeting must be announced two weeks prior to its assemblage. The Council of Lords meeting will be open to the general membership. Except for the Vice-Legion Commander, no Legion Staff Officer shall attend a Council of Lords meeting unless they have an item to address before the Council of Lords.
 

BINDING ISSUES:

One of the responsibilities of the Council of Lords will be to address disciplinary actions and disputes (i.e.: overturning a Legion Staff decision, removal of honorifics, demotions/terminations, or other items as stated in this handbook.)

In addition to the duties listed above, the Council of Lords shall be given broad authority to conduct additional activities.
 

 

SECTION 5.0.....CHAPTER STRUCTURE

As stated in Section 1.0, the basic units of the club are the various chapters (also called vessels or posts.) These vessels have a command crew; these are the chapter officers. The command crew consists of a Commanding Officer (President), Executive Officer (Vice President), Chief Communications Officer (Secretary), and up to ten additional department heads (i.e.: Chief Helm/Nav, Chief Weapons/Defense, Chief Engineer, Chief of Security, Chief Science, Chief Medical, Marine Force Leader, etc.) Each functions as a voting officer.

The position of Chapter Treasurer is also a chapter officer, and can be filled by any properly designated member of the chapter.
 

CHAPTER STAFF STRUCTURE - Positions and Minimum ranks

The following are the minimum ranks, by Deployment Level, for the Commanding Officer:

Deployment Level 0 - Gunboat......................Not Applicable
Deployment Level 1 - Scout...........................Lieutenant
Deployment Level 2 - Light Vessel................Lieutenant Commander
Deployment Level 3 - Medium Vessel..........Commander
Deployment Level 4 - Heavy Vessel.............Captain
Deployment Level 5 - Command Vessel......Captain+

Executive Officers hold a maximum rank one rank below that of the Commanding Officer. Department heads hold a maximum rank two ranks below that of the Commanding Officer. The exception to these is the case of Scouts because the department head may be either an Ensign or Lieutenant (j.g.) based on their Officer Training School test results.
 

 

SECTION 5.1.....CHAPTER OFFICER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

COMMANDING OFFICER:

    1. The Commanding Officer will have the authority and responsibility over the designated chapter.
   
    2. The Vessel/Post Commander will have the ability to appoint his/her chapter officers unless challenged.

    3. The Commanding Officer shall be responsible for submitting a written status report to the Legion as specified in the "Chapter Reports" listing below.

    4. Conduct regular monthly meetings.

    5. Maintain membership statistics.

    6. Responsible for recommending promotions.

    7. Responsible for organizing club functions (recruiting TABLEs, etc.) at local conventions in conjunction with the chapter's diplomatic personnel.

    8. Commanding Officers are responsible for the conduct of their crew, with special attention given to those under the age of eighteen (18).


Minimum Requirements for the position of Commanding Officer:

    1. Must complete Officer Training School (OTS) and Leaders of Vessel School within a period of six (6) months of assuming the post.

    2. Must be a member in good standing.

    3. Must be approved by the Legion Commander.

    4. Must pass any confidence votes.

    5. The Commanding Officer must be the minimum age of 18.

Confidence Vote:

The confidence vote is simply a two-step election system.

    1. The annual confidence vote will be conducted in March of each year.

    2. The chapter may call for additional confidence votes; one (1) at the end of the other quarters (June, September, and December.) If an additional confidence vote is called, a written notification must be sent to the Legion Operations Officer a minimum of two weeks before the vote.

    3. Confidence votes will be conducted by closed ballot. The chapter Vice President and Secretary will oversee and tabulate the results.

    4. The Commanding Officer must pass by a simple majority vote.

    5. If the Commanding Officer passes the confidence vote, life goes on. If the Commanding Officer fails, a general election for a new Commander is called.
 

 

Chapter Reports:

All Vessel/Post Commanders should submit written reports on a regular quarterly basis; these reports will be used as part of the annual awards system and to assist in the determination of Deployment Levels.

    1. All chapter reports are due on or before the 15th of the
        following months: April, July, October, and January.

    2. All Commanding Officers will send three (3) copies of the
        chapter report; one to the Legion Commander, one to the
        Vice-Legion Commander, and one to the Legion Operations Officer.

Chapter reports need to include both chapter business and Klingon business. Reports should include the following:

    1. Chapter business - this is to include all chapter activities,
         fund raising, departmental projects, etc.

    2. Klingon business - convention activities, interaction with other
        Star Trek clubs, Klingon interactions, etc. Any role-playing may
        be submitted as an article to the organization newsletter.

    3. Membership status.

        A. Listing of all new members. Should include Klingon name,
            assigned rank, and position.

        B. Listing of all members that are renewing. It is the dual responsibility
            of the Legion Commander and Vessel/Post Commander to inform
            members of their renewal date.

        C. Listing of all members being recommended for promotion earned
            through active involvement, becoming a department head, etc.

        D. List any changes of status: Klingon name changes, new department
            heads, change of address/phone number, etc.
 

 

EXECUTIVE OFFICER:

    1. In the absence of the Commanding Officer, the Executive Officer shall assume the
        duties and responsibilities of the Commanding Officer.

    2. Verbally reports all departmental activities to the Commanding Officer.

    3. Coordinates all departmental activities within the chapter.

    4. Assures the proper smooth running of the chapter.


Minimum Requirements for the position of Executive Officer

    1. Must complete Officer Training School (OTS) and Leader of Vessel School within
        a period of six (6) months of assuming the post.

    2. Must be a member in good standing.

    3. Must be approved by the Commanding Officer.

    4. Must pass any confidence vote as deemed necessary by the chapter.
 

 

DEPARTMENT HEADS:

    1. Directs all activities within the designated department.

    2. Develops ideas for chapter activities.


Minimum Requirements for the position of Department Head

    1. Must complete Officer Training School (OTS) and Leaders of Klin School within
        a period of six (6) months of assuming the post.

    2. Must be a member in good standing.

    3. Must be approved by the Commanding Officer.
 

 

SECTION 5.2.....DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is a description of the assigned duties (both fictional and real-life.) The list is not all inclusive and is open to modification based on the needs and/or desires of individual chapters. Departments and departmental duties may be created or removed. The following is a sample of assigned departments and duties.
 

COMMUNICATIONS:

    1. Intraship communications (writings and artwork for newsletter.)

    2. Familiarization with subspace probes and transmissions (information gathering.)

    3. Intership communications (external communications.)

    4. Intraship administration (maintain records at chapter meetings.)

    5. Familiarization with alien languages.


DIPLOMATIC CORPS:

    1. Will establish and maintain communications with other Legion chapters, as well as
        other local Star Trek and Science Fiction clubs.

    2. Helps to coordinate local events with other Star Trek and Science Fiction clubs.

    3. Functions as public relations department for the purpose of contacting local media.

    4. Keeps in touch with all semi-active crew members.

    5. Helps to coordinate the KLAW recruiting TABLE.

    6. Acts as local representative for the Legion Ambassador.
 

 

ENGINEERING:

    1. Ship maintenance (maintenance checklist for vehicles prior to road trips.)

    2. Coordinate shipboard theory and improvements (coordinates and plans all
        physical construction, i.e.: designing props, banners, etc.)

    3. Familiarization with ship designs and systems (understanding of Klingon
        vessels and Star Trek technology - warp drive, cloaking device, life support systems, etc.)

    4. Scientific technology relative to ship's systems (real-life knowledge of interstellar travel.)
 

HELM/NAVIGATION:

    1. Plotting navigational courses (travel directions.)

    2. Coordinating troop transport (organizing carpools, places to stay, etc.)

    3. Star charts (astronomical information, i.e.: black holes, quasars, etc.)

    4. Familiarization with vessel's maneuvering capabilities.
 

 

IMPERIAL MARINES:

    1. Coordinating battles (issuing challenges for Laser Tag, paintball, water fights, and other physical activities.)

    2. Small unit tactics (Laser Tag or paintball strategies.)

    3. Physical combat techniques (martial arts and self-defense.

    4. Planetary survival techniques (organizing camping and hiking excursions.)

    5. Carousing and gaming (organizing parties.)
 

IMPERIAL SECURITY:

    1. Security procedures (at conventions.)

    2. Information gathering (finding information on other group's activities of interest to the Legion.)

    3. Interrogation of prisoners (with Medical.)

    4. Maintaining ship's small arms arsenal (responsible for inspecting all carried weapons,
        "live steel" and props, which may violate Legion and convention weapon policies.
 

 

MEDICAL:

    1. Healing warriors (should be familiar with basic First Aid and CPR.)

    2. Maintain crew medical records (members that require special attention.)

    3. Interrogation of prisoners (with Security.)

    4. Planetary survival (poisonous plants and animals.)

    5. Familiarization of Klingon medical techniques and physiology.
 

 

SCIENCE:

    1. Monitoring sensors (gathering data on planetary and space facts.)

    2. Coordinating exploratory expeditions (organizing field trips.)

    3. Assists Engineering with shipboard improvements.

    4. Archaeological expeditions ("intellectual field trips, i.e.: museums, etc.)
 

 

SECURITY SHOCK TROOPS (MARINE):

    1. Provides additional manpower to Imperial Security when called for.

    2. Functions as Honor Guards for command personnel at officially designated
        functions (conventions, public events, etc.)


WEAPONS/DEFENSE:

    1. Familiarization with ship weapons and defenses (disruptors, torpedoes, shields,
        cloaking devices, stasis shield generators, etc.)

    2. Starship battle tactics (ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore.)

    3. Enemy battle tactics (Federation, Romulan, etc.)

    4. Enemy ship recognition (Federation, Romulan, etc.)

    5. Issues and responds to challenges (involving other ships/ fleets.)

* NOTE: All "Agent", "Enforcer", "Imperial Intelligence", and "Operative" assignments are severely restricted (and usually will never exist.) Such assignments can only be authorized by the Legion Commander and the Legion Security Officer.
 

 

SECTION 5.3.....VESSEL DEPLOYMENT LEVELS

All vessel/posts must attain a set of criteria to upgrade to a larger vessel. In other words, the Deployment Level system is a system of earned achievement; the more productive the chapter, the larger the vessel. To move to a higher deployment level the chapter must have completed all the criteria for their vessel's deployment level. The Legion Staff will quarterly review all deployment levels.

 

GUNBOAT

A geographical location consisting of two or more paid members that is without an organizational structure.

NOTE: This is designated as an unorganized, non-voting chapter.

 

SCOUT..........DEPLOYMENT LEVEL 1

An active chapter of five (5) or more paid members containing at least a Commanding and Executive Officer.
Chapters in Scout status must do the following:
   
    1. Have a minimum of five (5) paid members.

    2. Commanding and Executive Officers are assigned the rank of Midshipman, until the
        satisfactory completion of OTS (within six months.)

    3. Must conduct at least regular monthly meetings.
 

 

LIGHT VESSEL..........DEPLOYMENT LEVEL 2
ADVANCEMENT TO LEVEL 2:

    1. Must have completed Scout level for at least one (1) quarter.

    2. Commanding and Executive Officers must complete all necessary training.

    3. Department heads must complete OTS within six (6) months of their appointment.

    4. Must submit at least one (1) chapter report per quarter.

MAINTAINING LEVEL 2

    1. Have a minimum of five (5) paid members.

    2. Commanding and Executive Officers are assigned the rank of Midshipman,
        until the satisfactory completion of OTS (within six (6) months.)

    3. New department heads must complete all necessary training within six (6) months of appointment.

    4. Must conduct at least regular monthly meetings.

    5. Must submit at least one (1) chapter report per quarter covering all activities and submissions for that quarter.
 

 

MEDIUM VESSEL..........DEPLOYMENT LEVEL 3
ADVANCEMENT TO LEVEL 3

    1. Must submit at least one (1) chapter report per quarter covering all activities and submissions for that quarter.

    2. Each chapter must make at least one (1) submission per quarter to the Legion newsletter.

    3. Two (2) chapter events per quarter. Events can be either chapter and/or regional events in which
        chapter members are represented.

MAINTAINING LEVEL 3

    1. Have a minimum of five (5) paid members.

    2. Commanding and Executive Officers must have completed all necessary training (within six (6) months),
        unless previously completed.

    3. New department heads must complete all necessary training within six (6) months.

    4. Must conduct regular monthly meetings.

    5. Must submit at least one (1) chapter report per quarter, covering all activities and submissions for that quarter.

    6. Each chapter must make at least one (1) submission per quarter to the Legion newsletter.

    7. Two (2) chapter events per quarter.
 

 

HEAVY VESSEL..........DEPLOYMENT LEVEL 4
ADVANCEMENT TO LEVEL 4

    1. Must submit at least one (1) chapter report per quarter covering all activities and submissions for that quarter.

    2. Each chapter must make at least two (2) submissions per quarter to the Legion newsletter.

    3. Four (4) chapter events per quarter.

    4. The chapter publishes a regular schedule of events to chapter members at least once per quarter

    5. Chapter submits at least one (1) event idea to the Council of Lords per quarter.

MAINTAINING LEVEL 4

    1. Have a minimum of five (5) paid members.

    2. Commanding and Executive Officers must have completed all necessary training (within six (6) months),
        unless previously completed.

    3. New department heads must complete all necessary training within six (6) months.

    4. Must conduct regular monthly meetings.

    5. Must submit at least one (1) chapter report per quarter, covering all activities and submissions for that quarter.

    6. Each chapter must make at least two (2) submissions per quarter to the Legion newsletter.

    7. Four (4) chapter events per quarter.

    8. The chapter publishes a regular schedule of events to chapter members at least once per quarter.

    9. Chapter submits at least one (1) event idea to the Council of Lords per quarter.
 

 

COMMAND VESSEL..........DEPLOYMENT LEVEL 5
ADVANCEMENT TO LEVEL 5

    1. Each chapter must make at least four (4) submissions per quarter to the Legion newsletter.

    2. Eight (8) chapter events per quarter to qualify and six (6) to maintain.

    3. Chapter submits at least three (3) event idea to the Council of Lords per quarter.

MAINTAINING LEVEL 5

    1. Have a minimum of five (5) paid members.

    2. Commanding and Executive Officers must have completed all necessary training (within six (6) months),
        unless previously completed.

    3. New department heads must complete all necessary training within six (6) months.

    4. Must conduct regular monthly meetings.

    5. Must submit at least one (1) chapter report per quarter, covering all activities and submissions for that quarter.

    6. Each chapter must make at least four (4) submissions per quarter to the Legion newsletter.

    7. Six (6) chapter events per quarter.

    8. The chapter publishes a regular schedule of events to chapter members at least once per quarter.

    9. Chapter submits at least three (3) event idea to the Council of Lords per quarter.
 

 

SECTION 5.4.....CHAPTER CLASSIFICATION VS. VESSEL TYPE

When a chapter/vessel progresses from one deployment level to another, the chapter selects a new vessel for a requested upgrade (ex.: A chapter currently at Deployment Level 2 (Destroyer) has earned entry to Deployment Level 3. The chapter chooses to command a D-7 (Cruiser).) The system works the same in reverse for those vessels that slip below standards. The list below displays the various vessels for potential upgrades.


Other Klingon vessels in publication can be used, but must be approved by the Legion Staff.
 

 

SECTION 6.0......KLINGON DIPLOMATIC CORPS

The KDC is the primary contact branch between the Legion and other organizations. KDC members must be willing to establish and maintain lines of communication throughout fandom and within the Legion. The Star fortress Corrine will contain the KLAW Embassy, which will be governed by the Legion Ambassador.
 

 

SECTION 7.0.....RANK INSIGNIA

KLAW uses some of the rank titles found in other Klingon organizations, and some designs found in "The Klingons" game supplements as published by the FASA Corporation. There is no distinction between the insignia Flag Officers (Admiral, General, and above) wear. Marine and KDC rank insignia is the same for the corresponding naval pay grade.

 

SECTION 7.2.....KLINGON HONORIFIC

As reflected in Star Trek: The Role Playing Game, the following system of personal Honorific is used:

Enlisted (E-00 - E-07).....................................no honorific
Midshipman (O-00).........................................no honorific
Ensign - Lieutenant (O-01 - O-03).................tai-
Lt. Cmdr - Cmdr (O-04 - O-05)......................vestai-
Captain (O-06)................................................sutai-
Admiral - Grand Admiral (O-07 - O-09)........zantai-
Thought Admiral (O-10)..................................epetai-

An honorific automatically comes with the rank (i.e.: If you are an Ensign, your honorific is "tai".)

Honorifics can be improved by one step beyond the above (ex.: A Lieutenant with the honorific of "tai-" is upgraded to the honorific of "vestai-") through an outstanding accomplishment. This kind of improvement is awarded by the Vessel Commander or the Legion Staff.

Honorifics are placed just after a Klingon's proper name and just before the line name (ex.: Captain Kanga sutai-Roo). If one does not have a line name, no honorific is displayed. Once an honorific has been earned it can only be removed by the Council of Lords.
 

 

SECTION 8.0.....PROMOTIONS

When a new member joins the Legion, he/she is assigned the initial rank of Enlisted 3rd Class. If the member is forming a new chapter (as Commanding or Executive Officer) or is appointed as a department head, he/she is assigned the initial rank based upon their deployment level.

Enlisted personnel that pass a Specialty Academy within their duty assignment receive one rank promotion. If they pass with honors, two rank promotions.

Members who pass their Officer Training Tests are assigned the rank of Ensign. Those who pass with honors (98% or better) are assigned the rank of Lieutenant (jg).

When a member is eligible for a promotion, the Commanding Officer promotes that individual unless disapproved by the Legion Staff. Promotions of Commander or above must be approved by the Council of Lords, except in a case by deployment level upgrade, which is automatic.

TRANSFER MEMBERS
Members transferring in from other Klingon organizations may maintain their previous rank, only with the approval of the Council of Lords. All transfer officers must meet the minimum standards of this handbook.
 

 

COMMENDATIONS
Commendations are given for outstanding performance or duty above and beyond the norm. Commendations figure very high in the promotion process.

DEMOTIONS
Demotions may be given, but are usually warranted because the member's actions indicate the need for disciplinary action. Demotions can be recommended by any superior officer. Only Commanding Officers and the Legion Staff can enforce demotions. All demotions can be appealed through the Council of Lords. A Commanding Officer can only be demoted by the Legion Staff.

TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP
This is the most extreme of disciplinary action. Only the Legion Commander can terminate KLAW membership; all terminations of membership can be appealed through the Council of Lords.
 

 

SECTION 9.0.....HONOR POINT SYSTEM

The Honor Point System is an optional and varying system and can be modified to meet individual chapter needs. This system is used to gauge and review a member's active involvement within the chapter and Legion.

ACTIVITIES
Activities	1
Hosting an Activity	3
Conventions (attending representing KLAW)	5
IMPERIAL STAR ACADEMY
Graduating from any program or school	2
Graduating with Honor	5
MATERIALS PRODUCTION
Poster (per item)	1
Promotional (based on time involved)	5-10
Props (based on time involved)	5-10
Costumes (donation of services)	15
NOTE: All materials must be for the betterment of KLAW and not any individual(s), except costumes)
MEETINGS
Attendance	1
Attending in Type II uniform	2
Chair a meeting (in Type II or better)	3
Conduct Presentation	1
PUBLICATIONS
Submissions of artwork (Published)	5/item
Submissions of writing (per 250 words Published)	2
SERVICE
Activity	2/hour
Fundraising	2/hour
Recruiting	5
Promotional Event (wearing Type I uniform)	4/hour
Promotional Event (wearing Type II uniform)	2/hour
SPECIAL
Admiral's Commendation	25
Captain's Commendation	15
Chapter Commendation	10
STAFF DUTY (active service/per quarter)
Fleet Staff Officer	25
Commanding Officer	20
Executive Officer	15
Department Head	10
Project Head	10

Each chapter forms a Klin (Honor) Committee to keep track of the Honor Points for individual members. The Klin Committee determines the value of any variable point award. The committee is composed of the Commanding or Executive Officer and two rotating members. This committee meets quarterly and gives Point Status Reports to individual members at the next club meeting following the committee meeting.
 

 

SECTION 10.0.....COMMUNICATIONS

THE PILLAGE VOICE
This is KLAW's official publication which is sent to all paying members. THE PILLAGE VOICE accepts all forms of submissions which are to be sent to the Legion Communications Officer for possible publication. Chapter Chief Communications Officers are considered Staff Reporters of THE PILLAGE VOICE, encouraging their fellow chapter members to submit articles to THE PILLAGE VOICE. Staff Reporters might be called upon by the Legion Communications Officer to write up local and regional KLAW events.

SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
All chapters are encouraged to publish a supplemental communication for their chapter, and at higher deployment levels it is required for upgrade. Such supplemental communications are normally published by the chapter Communications department.
 

 

SECTION 11.0.....CHAPTER INSIGNIA

1. Each vessel may design and distribute their own unique insignia for use on stationary, T-shirts, jackets, hats, etc. A copy of all proposed designs must be submitted to the Legion Commander for approval.
2. All chapter-distributed materials must be submitted to and approved by the Legion Commander.
3. Any materials sold by the chapter must be approved by the Legion Commander. Proceeds shall go to that chapter.
 

 

SECTION 12.0.....UNIFORM CODES

Wearing or making a uniform is not required in the club. If you choose to do so, contact Legion Command if you need assistance. List below are basic uniform types:

TYPE I: Full Klingon Uniform (any style)

TYPE II: Classic Trek uniforms are now preferred rather than the black with
red sash. The Classic style consists of black turtleneck and slacks, black
boots, and a metallic vest or over-tunic in the old style as worn in the
original Star Trek series. However until such time that a type I or classic
can be made or purchased ,Black shirt, BLACK pants, black footwear, red belt
sash, Klingon Trefoil or KLAW symbol (optional) worn on the upper left side
of shirt.

TYPE III: Appropriate Klingon/club shirt, shorts permitted, etc.

The Type I uniform, as stated, is a Klingon uniform. The basic style is the warrior armor as seen in the Star Trek movies and Star Trek: The Next Generation. The vast majority of uniforms in Klindom are very individual in design and style (you can see much variety even in ST: TNG.) The general rule of thumb is "As long as it looks Klingon, it is Klingon!"

The Type II uniform is the official duty uniform of the organization. It is to be worn openly representing the club in public, at conventions, meetings (optional), etc.

The Type III uniform is the recreational uniform. It is worn at the choice of the individual chapters.
 

 

SECTION 13.0.....RACIAL SELECTION

The rule is simple: this is a Klingon organization, so we are Klingon. Members can portray either Klingons that are Pure Breed (Imperial) or Mix-Breed (mixed parentage), as portrayed with the Star Trek movies/series, FASA, or any other Star Trek writing. New types of mix- breed Klingons must be proven to and approved by the Legion Commander. Remember, this is not the Federation.
 

 

SECTION 14.0.....WEAPONS POLICY

    1. ALL LEGION MEMBERS WILL OBSERVE CONVENTION WEAPONS POLICIES!!!

    2. Weapons will be "peace-bonded" (properly secured to avoid effortless removal) at non-convention activities.

    3. Legion members will use common sense and appropriate judgement concerning weapons and props at all times.
 

 

SECTION 15.0.....VOTING

SUB-SECTION A LEGION STAFF MEETINGS
Every member of the Legion Staff and the Council of Lords shall have the right to bring an issue before the Legion Staff. Each Legion Staff Officer shall have one vote. A decision by the Legion Commander can be overturned by simple majority vote of the Legion Staff or by a 2/3 majority vote of the Council of Lords.

SUB-SECTION B COUNCIL OF LORDS MEETINGS
Every member of the Council of Lords and the Legion Staff shall have the right to bring an issue before the Council of Lords. Each member of the Council of Lords shall have one vote, with a simple majority vote deciding. A decision by the Legion Staff can be overturned by a 2/3 majority of the Council of Lords. The Vice-Legion Commander shall have an observation-only position and no vote on the Council of Lords.

SUB-SECTION C
Any vote taken by the Legion Staff and/or the Council of Lords shall have a quorum present to be considered binding. A quorum shall be considered 2/3 of the Legion Staff and 1/2 of the Council of Lords.
 

 

SECTION 16.0.....ENFORCEMENT

All members of KLAW shall obey its Rules and Regulations and follow its Constitution or be subject to disciplinary action.
 

 

KLINGON LEGION OF ASSAULT WARRIORS CONSTITUTION

PREAMBLE
We, the Klingon fans of Star Trek, in order to promote the concepts of unity, discipline, honor, and fellowship in Klindom, as espoused by Star Trek Klingons, and to promote the mutual gain of benefits among members, do ordain and establish this constitution of KLAW.

ARTICLE I..........OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES

The primary purpose of KLAW shall be the pursuit of unity and fellowship among members through the promotion of Klingon supremacy; its goals and concepts as interpreted by the membership, and through camaraderie and community service. We are a Role Assumption Fan Club and assume these roles purely for ENTERTAINMENT. We DO NOT encourage, condone, or support any action or activity, whether in print or practice, that proves harmful in any way.

ARTICLE II..........MEMBERSHIP

SUB-SECTION A
The governing body of KLAW shall consist of the following designated members:

 

Legion Commander..................President
Vice-Legion Commander.............1st Vice President
Legion Operations Officer.........2nd Vice President
Legion Communications Officer.....Secretary
Legion Security Officer...........JAG Officer
Legion Marine Force Leader........Procurement Officer
Legion Ambassador.................Public Relations Officer
Legion Financial Officer..........Treasurer

 

The Legion Staff may appoint administrative personnel (non-voting) to the Legion Command, upon approval of the Legion Staff.
Furthermore, each chapter is represented to the Council of Lords by their Chapter President (or properly designated member.)

SUB-SECTION B
All applications for membership may be subject to Legion Command review. Membership shall be open to all Star Trek fans without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, or disabilities.

SUB-SECTION C
Honorary membership can be granted by the Legion Staff for those individuals (non-members) that contribute unselfishly to the betterment of the organization.

SUB-SECTION D
Dual membership within KLAW and other organizations is permitted.


ARTICLE III..........ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

SUB-SECTION A
KLAW will be organized under the chapter system with a representative form of government as described in the Rules and Regulations section of this handbook.
 

 

ARTICLE IV..........OFFICER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SUB-SECTION A
The duties and responsibilities of the Legion Commander, Vice-Legion Commander, Legion Operations Officer, Legion Communications Officer, Legion Security Officer, Legion Marine Force Leader, Legion Ambassador, and Legion Financial Officer as described in the Rules and Regulations section of this handbook.

SUB-SECTION B
The Council of Lords duties as described in the Rules and Regulations section of this handbook.

SUB-SECTION C
Vessel/Post Commanders duties as described in the Rules and Regulations section of this handbook.

SUB-SECTION D
The chain of command is the Legion Commander, Legion Staff, and Council of Lords.

ARTICLE V..........VOTING
SUB-SECTION A..........LEGION STAFF MEETINGS
Every member of the Legion Staff and the Council of Lords shall have the right to bring an issue before the Legion Staff. Each Legion Staff Officer shall have one vote. A decision by the Legion Commander can be overturned by simple majority vote of the Legion Staff or by a 2/3 majority vote of the Council of Lords.

SUB-SECTION B..........COUNCIL OF LORDS MEETINGS
Every member of the Council of Lords and the Legion Staff shall have the right to bring an issue before the Council of Lords. Each member of the Council of Lords shall have one vote, with a simple majority vote deciding. A decision by the Legion Staff can be overturned by a 2/3 majority of the Council of Lords. The Vice-Legion Commander shall have an observation-only position and no vote on the Council of Lords.
SUB-SECTION C
Any vote taken by the Legion Staff and/or the Council of Lords shall have a quorum present to be considered binding. A quorum shall be considered 2/3 of the Legion Staff and 1/2 of the Council of Lords.


ARTICLE VI..........RESOLUTION OF OFFICE (Elections)

SUB-SECTION A..........LEGION COMMANDER
1. The term of office is January 15 through January 14
2. The office will be held for two (2) years.
3. The office begins in the ODD numbered years.
4. Elections will be held in the EVEN numbered years.
5. Must be a member in good standing for one (1) year prior to election.
6. Must submit a NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION to the Legion Staff for publication in THE PILLAGE VOICE more than one (1) quarter prior to elections.
7. NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION cannot be turned in more than six (6) months prior to elections
8. Each Council of Lords representative shall poll his/her members at the chapter meeting prior to the elections. The Vice-Legion Commander shall poll Star fortress Corrine members and Gunboats (individual members) not more than 60 days nor less than 30 before the election.
9. Each member of the Council of Lords shall cast his/her vote with a simple majority deciding. The Vice-Legion Commander shall cast one vote for the Star fortress and the Gunboat(s). The one vote from the Vice-Legion Commander shall comprise the tabulation of the Star fortress and Gunboat(s) combined.
10. Deadline for votes must be postmarked by October 1.
11. Votes will be tabulated between October 1 - October 30.
12. PILLAGE VOICE RESOLUTION OF OFFICE EXTRA issue will be mailed by November 15.
13. All challenges to the election will be submitted to the Legion Security Officer prior to December 24.
14. In the event of a valid challenge, a recount will be conducted by the Legion Security Officer and a re-vote will be conducted if needed.
15. All votes for the Legion Commander will be counted by the Council of Lords Chairperson.
16. Council of Lords Chairperson shall turn results over to the Legion Communications Officer.

SUB-SECTION B..........VICE-LEGION COMMANDER AND LEGION OPERATIONS OFFICER
1. The term of office is January 15 through January 14.
2. The office will be held for two (2) years.
3. The office begins in the EVEN numbered years.
4. Elections will be held in the ODD numbered years.
5. Must be a member in good standing for one (1) year prior to election.
6. Must submit a NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION to the Legion Staff for publication in THE PILLAGE VOICE more than one (1) quarter prior to elections.
7. NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION cannot be turned in more than six (6) months prior to elections
8. Each Council of Lords representative shall poll his/her members at the chapter meeting prior to the elections. The Vice-Legion Commander shall poll Star fortress Corrine members and Gunboats (individual members) not more than 60 days nor less than 30 before the election.
9. Each member of the Council of Lords shall cast his/her vote with a simple majority deciding. The Vice-Legion Commander shall cast one vote for the Star fortress and the Gunboat(s). The one vote from the Vice-Legion Commander shall comprise the tabulation of the Star fortress and Gunboat(s) combined.
10. Deadline for votes must be postmarked by October 1.
11. Votes will be tabulated between October 1 - October 30.
12. PILLAGE VOICE RESOLUTION OF OFFICE EXTRA issue will be mailed by November 15.
13. All challenges to the election will be submitted to the Legion Security Officer prior to December 24.
14. In the event of a valid challenge, a recount will be conducted by the Legion Security Officer and a re-vote will be conducted if needed.
15. All votes for the Vice-Legion Commander and Legion Operations Officer will be counted by the Council of Lords Chairperson.
16. Council of Lords Chairperson shall turn results over to the Legion Communications Officer.

SUB-SECTION C..........OTHER LEGION STAFF OFFICERS
1. The term of office is February 15 through February 14.
2. The office will be held for one (1) year.
3. Must be a member in good standing.
4. Must submit a NOTICE OF QUALIFICATION.
5. Notice to be submitted to Legion Command no less than thirty (30) days prior to appointment.
6. All appointments are decided by a simple majority vote of the Legion Commander, Vice-Legion Commander, and Legion Operations Officer.
7. All appointments are ratified by the Council of Lords.

SUB-SECTION D..........VESSEL/POST COMMANDER
1. An annual confidence vote will be conducted in March of each year.
2. The chapter may call for additional confidence votes; one (1) at the end of the other quarters (June, September, December). If an additional confidence vote is called, written notification must be sent to the Legion Operations Officer (for chapters of Deployment Levels 2-5) or the Vice-Legion Commander (Gunboats and Scouts) a minimum of two (2) weeks before the vote.
3. Confidence vote will be conducted by closed ballot. The chapter Vice President and Secretary will oversee and tabulate the results.
4. The Commanding Officer must pass by a simple majority vote.
5. If the Commanding Officer passes the confidence vote, life goes on. If the Commanding Officer fails, a general election for a new Commander is called.
 

 

ARTICLE VII..........REMOVAL FROM OFFICE

SUB-SECTION A...........REMOVAL OF LEGION COMMANDER 1. The Legion Commander can be removed from his/her position by a 2/3 majority vote of the Legion Staff or a 2/3 majority vote of the Council of Lords.
2. A quorum must be present.
3. An appeal may be brought to the opposite house of removal.
4. Appeals must be made within thirty (30) days of removal.
5. A 2/3 majority vote is needed to overturn a removal.
6. The appeal must be resolved within sixty (60) days of receipt of the appeal.

SUB-SECTION B..........REMOVAL OF VICE-LEGION COMMANDER AND LEGION OPERATIONS OFFICER
1. The Vice-Legion Commander and/or Legion Operations Officer can be removed from his/her position by a 2/3 majority vote of the Legion Staff or a 2/3 majority vote of the Council of Lords.
2. A quorum must be present.
3. An appeal may be brought to the opposite house of removal.
4. Appeals must be made within thirty (30) days of removal.
5. A 2/3 majority vote is needed to overturn a removal.
6. The appeal must be resolved within sixty (60) days of receipt
of the appeal.

SUB-SECTION C..........REMOVAL OF OTHER LEGION STAFF OFFICERS
1. The Legion Commander can be removed from his/her position by a simple majority vote of the Legion Commander, Vice-Legion Commander, and Legion Operations Officer.
2. May be removed by a 2/3 majority vote of the Council of Lords.
3. The Council of Lords must have a quorum.
4. Appeals must be received within thirty (30) days of removal.
5. A 2/3 majority vote is needed to overturn the removal.
6. The appeal must be resolved within sixty (60) days of receipt of the appeal.

SUB-SECTION D..........REMOVAL OF VESSEL/POST COMMANDERS AND/OR CHAPTERS
1. Vessel/Post Commander(s) and/or chapter(s) can be removed by a 2/3 majority vote of the Legion Staff.
2. An appeal may be brought to the Council of Lords within thirty (30) days of removal.
3. The appeal must be resolved within sixty (60) days of receipt.
4. The Council of Lords needs a 2/3 majority vote to overturn the decision.
5. A quorum of the Council of Lords must be present.

SUB-SECTION E..........TERMINATIONS
1. This is the most extreme form of disciplinary action. Only the Legion Command can terminate KLAW membership; all terminations of membership can be appealed through the Council of Lords.
 

 

ARTICLE VIII..........VACANCIES/APPOINTMENTS SUB-SECTION A
All candidates for vacancies shall meet the qualification of the position first, then be appointed and ratified.

SUB-SECTION B..........VACANCIES/APPOINTMENTS - LEGION COMMANDER
1. The Vice-Legion Commander will operate as President Pro-tem until a new Legion Commander is ratified.
2. The Legion Staff will elect a new Legion Commander by a simple majority vote.
3. The new Legion Commander must be ratified by a simple majority vote of the Council of Lords.
4. A quorum of the Council of Lords must be present.
5. If the Council of Lords rejects the choice, the Legion Staff chooses another until ratification occurs.

SUB-SECTION C..........VACANCIES/APPOINTMENTS - VICE-LEGION COMMANDER AND LEGION OPERATIONS OFFICER

1. The Legion Staff will elect a new Vice-Legion Commander and/or Legion Operations Officer by a simple majority vote.
2. The new Vice-Legion Commander and/or Legion Operations Officer must be ratified by a simple majority vote of the Council of Lords.
3. A quorum of the Council of Lords must be present.
4. If the Council of Lords rejects the choice, the Legion Staff chooses another until ratification occurs.

SUB-SECTION D..........VACANCIES/APPOINTMENTS - OTHER LEGION STAFF OFFICERS
1. The Legion Staff will elect a new Legion Staff Officer by simple majority vote.
2. The new Legion Staff Officer must be ratified by a simple majority vote of the Council of Lords.
3. A quorum of the Council of Lords must be present.
4. If the Council of Lords rejects the choice, the Legion Staff chooses another until ratification occurs.

SUB-SECTION E
In the event of the Legion Commander and Vice-Legion Commander positions are vacant, then the Legion Operations Officer is in Pro-tem command. If the Legion Commander, Vice-Legion Commander, and Legion Operations Officer positions are vacant, then the Legion Communications Officer is the Pro-tem Commander, followed by the Legion Financial Officer and finally by the Chairperson of the Council of Lords.
 

 

ARTICLE IX..........KLINGON OBSERVANCE

SUB-SECTION A
In honor of Star Trek, KLAW is based on the format of the Imperial Klingon military as portrayed within the Star Trek series/movies, FASA, or any other Star Trek writing.

SUB-SECTION B
As reflected of this format, the following terms shall be considered interchangeable:

The Organization.................KLAW or The Legion
Executive Officers...............Legion Commander, Vice-Legion Commander and Legion Operations Officer
Executive Board..................Legion Command or Legion Staff
Regional Board...................Council of Lords
Chapter..........................Vessel or Post
Chapter-in-Training..............Scout
Unstructured Chapter.............Gunboat
Chapter President................Vessel or Post Commander
Chapter Vice President...........Executive Officer
Member in Good Standing..........Paid Member

SUB-SECTION -C
Associate members hold neither rank nor responsibility in the Legion.

ARTICLE X..........ENFORCEMENT

SUB-SECTION A
1. Any violation of the Rules and Regulations shall be handled first on the chapter level, then progress to the appropriate Legion Staff Officer if it cannot be resolved.
2. Demotions, loss of Honorific, and terminations can be appealed through the Council of Lords.
3. Demotions, loss of Honorific, and terminations are considered in effect unless overturned by the Council of Lords.
SUB-SECTION B
Any member deliberately violating the Constitution shall be terminated with an automatic appeal to the Council of Lords. The termination shall be issued by the Legion Commander.


ARTICLE XI..........ASSESSMENTS

SUB-SECTION A
Every member, upon joining KLAW, shall be assessed a yearly fee as set by the Legion Command Staff.

SUB-SECTION B
Family dues shall not be more than 2.5 times the yearly individual membership fee.

SUB-SECTION C
Individual chapters have the authority to establish chapter dues in addition to Legion membership fees. Chapter dues MAY NOT exceed more than 50% of the Legion dues.

ARTICLE XII........AMENDMENTS

SUB-SECTION A
This Constitution may be amended, altered, repealed, or superseded, either in whole or part, by action of the Council of Lords through a 2/3 majority vote, provided that written notification is made to each and every Council of Lords representative at least thirty (30) days before the final vote.

SUB-SECTION B
The Rules and Regulations may be amended, altered, repealed, or superseded, either in whole or part, by action of the Council of Lords through a simple majority vote, provided that written notification is made to each and every Council of Lords representative at least thirty (30) days before the final vote.

SUB-SECTION C
A quorum of the Council of Lords must be present.

1st AMENDMENT
KLAW was established August 1, 1993.

2nd AMENDMENT
By majority vote of the Legion, this document becomes the official Constitution and Charter of KLAW, and as such supersedes any and all previous documents approved February 1, 1995.
 

 

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