Star Trek: 10 Crazy Facts About Klingons

10. They're Basically Space Vikings

The warrior aspect of Klingon culture has always been there but it wasn't always a defining trait of their species. As time went on, honor and combat became increasingly important, eventually becoming the qualities they were best known for. Even new enemies from the other side of the galaxy like the Jem'Hadar were aware of their reputation and sought to fight them.

Klingons are driven by that sense of honor, a rigid caste system and a lust for combat. They fight for territory, and while they don't value wealth the way a Ferengi does, Klingons are more than happy to loot while they kill. Does all of this remind you of anyone?

For all intents and purposes, Klingons are space Vikings, roaming the galaxy in search of combat and plunder. It's almost like the people who created and refined this fictional species took inspiration directly from Earth's history.