Klaa's Bird-of-Prey was a Klingon Bird-of-Prey that was in service with the Klingon Imperial Fleet in the late 23rd century. In 2287. this ship was commanded by Captain Klaa.
In 2287, while under Klaa's command, this ship was responsible for destroying the Earth probe Pioneer 10. Klaa's ship later attempted to intercept the USS Enterprise-A at Nimbus III, Kirk and company find themselves aboard the shuttlecraft with Sybok and an armed contingent of followers, including the three ambassadors, flying towards the Enterprise, but their approach is interrupted by the approach of the Klingon ship, which immediately moves to attack the Enterprise. Though the Enterprise can't dock a shuttlecraft with the shields up, Kirk improvises a plan to land the craft and immediately send the ship to warp; this plan succeeds, and the shuttlecraft crashes at full speed into the shuttlebay as the Enterprise zips away from the Klingons. Klaa's Bird-of-Prey continues to proceeded to follow the Enterprise through the Great Barrier. On the Enterprise, everyone is so mesmerized by the events on the planet that no one is monitoring the aft tactical station when one of the monitors activates and indicates that a Klingon Bird-of-Prey has entered the sector and is on an intercept course at high warp. Disillusioned by the fake God and angry at himself for putting everyone in danger, Sybok sacrifices himself to buy the others time to escape. Unable to take off in the shuttle, Kirk orders Spock and McCoy beamed back to the Enterprise. Once safely on board, Spock orders Scotty to beam Kirk on board, but an attack from Klaa once again disables the transporter. Klaa hails the disabled Enterprise to demand Kirk's surrender. Spock informs Klaa that Kirk is on the planet's surface, and Klaa responds by demanding his coordinates. Spock implores Korrd to reason with Klaa in Klingon terms, which Korrd reluctantly agrees to do.Though he is trapped by it, Klaa's Bird-of-Prey suddenly appears and destroys the being with a single shot. Kirk is then beamed up to safety. General Koord orders Klaa to apologize for his aggression, which he begrudgingly obliges and admits the attack was taken on his own authority. Korrd then draws Kirk's attention to the man at the gunner station, who reveals himself to be none other than Spock – it was he who fired the disruptors and saved the captain's life. Kirk laments that he believed he was going to die, but, Spock corrects him, telling Kirk he was never alone. Kirk is about to hug Spock in gratitude, but Spock suggests it would be better not to do so in front of the Klingons. The crews of both ships have a brief celebration aboard the Enterprise before peacefully parting ways. While the three diplomats from Nimbus III reflect on their voyage, Klaa extends a salute of respect to Kirk.
(Star Trek V: The Final Frontier)
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Apocrypha
In the novelization of the movie, this ship is called the Okrona – this name was noted by TrekMovie.com during the 20th anniversary of the film's release. [1] The Star Trek Customizable Card Game gives its name as IKS Chontay.
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