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were approximately 18 sects. (“Initiations” [VGRY]). The Kazon War Il long enough for Nazi Germany to develop weapons that perwere first encountered in "Caretaker” (VGR). mitted Hitler to conquer the world. In this altered future, the Starship Enterprise did not explore the cosmos in the 23rd century. Kea IV. Planet. Kea IV was the topic of a minor research paper Kirk and Spock, who followed McCoy into the past, were forced to presented by Jean-Luc Picard at an archaeology symposium in allow Keeler's death, to restore the shape of time. This task was 2368. (“The Chase” [TNG]) made infinitely more difficult when Kirk fell in love with Keeler. (“The City on the Edge of Forever” [TOS)). SEE: Guardian of Forever; Kearsarge, U.S.S. Federation starship, Challenger class, Twenty-First Street Mission Starfleet registry number NCC-57566. A scheduled rendezvous of the Kearsarge with the Enterprise-D in 2370 was postponed for ~ Keena. (Annie O'Donnell). Resident of Jeraddo, a moon orbiting four days, allowing Worf and his son Alexander to attend the planet Bajor. Keena, a Bajoran national, was made mute by the Kot'baval Festival. (“Firstborn” [TNG]). Named for the American ~~ Cardassians, during the Cardassian occupation of Bajor. Keena aircraft carrier that served as the recovery vessel for Alan escaped to Jeraddo with her companion, Baltrim, in 2351 and Shepard's Freedom Seven Mercury spacecraft. started a new life. Teaming up with farmer Mullibok, they lived peacefully until an energy-transfer project in 2369 forced the Keats, John. (1795-1821). Nineteenth-century Earth poet. Keats evacuation of Jeraddo. (“Progress” [DS9)). was one of the most outstanding of English romantic poets. Despite his short career, his work is some of the most thematical- ~~ Keeper, The. (Meg Wyllie). Magistrate and leader of the inhabily and poetically complex writing in the English language. Keats's tants of planet Talos IV. In 2254, the Keeper attempted to creativity was, in part, inspired by a noncorporeal entity known as ~~ capture Enterprise Captain Onaya, who was also responsible for the brevity of his life. (“The Christopher Pike in hopes Muse" [DS9]). that Pike, along with Vina 2 would start a human colony i kedion. Subatomic particle that can resonate with positrons. on the surface of Talos IV. When held by the Borg in 2370, Geordi La Forge and Captain The Keeper hoped that Picard used a phased kedion pulse in hopes of triggering Data's such a colony could revitalsubsystems and rebooting his ethical program. (‘Descent, Part ize his stagant civilization, I" [TNG]). and was bitterly disappoint- \ ed to learn that humans Kee'Bhor. Medical officer of the Klingon attack cruiser Toh’Kaht. were unsuited for life in Kee'Bhor was murdered by First Officer Hon'Tihl while under the captivity. Nevertheless, in influence of the Saltah’'na energy spheres, just before the 2267, the Keeper generousdestruction of the Toh-Kaht in 2369. ("Dramatis Personae” [DS9]). ly allowed a horribly disfigured Pike to return to Talos Keedera. Great writer of Klingon epic songs. (“By Inferno’s Light” IV to live the remainder of [DS9)). his life unfettered by his NS injured body. (“The Cage," ’ Keel, Walker. (Jonathan Farwell). Com- “The Menagerie, Part II" mander of the Starship Horatio. Keel was [TOs) E one of several officers who fought against an infiltration of Starfleet Headquarters in keethara. Vulcan term meaning “structure of harmony.” A 2364, but he was killed in the effort, along keethara was a special set of building blocks used as a meditawith the crew of the Horatio. Keel had no tional aid. A person would meditate while attempting to build a brothers, but had two sisters, Anne and structure out of the blocks. The blocks helped to focus thought Melissa. Keel had been one of Jean-Luc and refine mental control. The form of the constructed structure Picard’s closest friends. Both Keel and was not predefined, but was a reflection of the state of mind of Picard were very close to Jack Crusher, the builder. (“Flashback [VGR]). and Keel introduced Crusher to his future wife, Beverly. Just prior to the destruction of the Horatio, Keel Keeve Falor. (Scot Marlow). A Bajoran leader who resided on the suspected his first officer might have fallen under the influence of second planet in the Valo system. Though he had no diplomatic the conspiracy. (“Conspiracy” [TNG]) experience, Keeve was respected by his people. On the advice of Ensign Ro, Captain Picard sought the help of Keeve to locate Keel. (Cal Bolder). Tribal warrior loyal to Teer Maab on planet ~~ Bajoran terrorist Orta, in 2368. (“Ensign Ro" [TNG]). Capella IV. Keel was ordered to kill the Klingon Kras when he betrayed Maab. (*Friday’s Child" [TOS]). kelbonite. Refractory metal. Kelbonite was present in the caves on planets Melona IV and Forlat Ill. Data speculated the presKeela flowers. Variety of multicolored small-bloom flowers, with ence of kelbonite and fistrium prevented the Crystalline Entity exceptionally strong stems. (“Learning Curve” [VGRY]) from penetrating the caves where the colonists were hiding. (“Silicon Avatar” [TNG]). Keeler, Edith. (Joan Collins). American social worker from Earth's 1930s ~~ Keldar. Deceased father of Quark and Rom (“House of Quark" who helped victims of the Great [DS9]), and husband of Ishka. Keldar wasn't very good at acquiring Depression. Keeler was an idealistic profit, but he was very good at family matters. Early in their marbeliever in humanity who worked to riage, Ishka tried to give financial advice to Keldar, but he would help those in her care survive for the never listen to her because she was a female. (“Family Business” future that she foresaw. Keeler, who [DS9)). Keldar warned Quark never to leave home, telling him that died in an automobile accident in there were plenty of opportunities for profit right outside his door. f J 1930, was a focal point in the flow of Quark instead listened to the 75th Ferengi Rule of Acquisition and mn 1 Al time. When Dr. McCoy, accidentally left home to find his fortune. (“Civil Defense” [DS9)). \ ’ in Earth's past, prevented her death, BS 4 he unknowingly changed the course Keldon-class warship. Type of Cardassian spacecraft. (“The Die of Earth history. Keeler became a is Cast” [DS9]). The Keldon-class warship was similar to, but strong advocate for peace, delaying more powerful than, the Galor-class ships. The Obsidian Order the United States’ entry into World maintained several Keldon-class warships in the Orias system in