Cast out of Klingon society because of Worf's dishonor, his outcast brother Kurn asks Worf for Mauk-to'Vor, a Klingon ceremony where Worf would kill his brother so that Kurn can regain his honor and enter Sto'Vo'Kor. Reluctantly agreeing, Worf fatally stabs Kurn, but Dax and Odo burst in and transport Kurn to the infirmary. When Kurn survives, Worf must struggle to find an honorable life for his brother.

Tony Todd (Kurn)
Robert Doqui (Noggra)
Dell Yount (Tilikia)
Elliot Woods (Klingon Officer)

• All lands, ships, and the seat on the High Council belonging to the House of Mogh have all been siezed because Worf refused to join Gowron in the invasion of Cardassia (see "The Way of the Warrior").
  
• Kurn is now known as "Rodek" from the House of Noggra.