Samurai

Samurai were a warrior class that existed in ancient Japan. They were also the name of the group of warriors in the Mirror Universe that served under Emperor James T. Kirk. They were completely loyal to their leader and would obey orders even if it meant their death. They wore black versions of Cardassian battle armour with red sash's that signified the blood they had sworn to their leader.

It is not known if this class of warriors existed solely under Kirk or if they were already present within the Terran Empire considering its altered militaristic nature.