House of G'Iogh

The House of G'Iogh was a Klingon House and an influential member of the Klingon Empire that operated in the 23rd century.

In 2291, its head was Kalnor who rose up against the Empire and intended to become its new leader. This act plunged the Empire into a Klingon Civil War that ended when General Chang killed Kalnor in a blood duel. However, despite the defeat of Kalnor, the head of this House fell upon the deceased leaders half brother Melkor. Just like his predecessor, Melkor worked in secret and formed a conspiracy with four other Houses with the intention of claiming the position of Emperor of the Klingon Empire which he would do so with the aid of secret Romulan support.

The time came to pass when Chancellor Lorak died which led to Melkor publically declaring himself Emperor and once again starting a Civil War amongst the Empire. Initially, many supported Melkor but was opposed by the forces of Chang and Gorkon. As attempts were made by his enemies to claim Tal'hannor Gates for its energy reserves, Melkor ordered a suicide run by one of his commanders using an experimental device that caused a supernova that destroyed everything in its path. Melkor claimed that if he could hold the system, no one would and his foes became to slowly turn his forces back.

Despite this setback, Melkor's received new aid from the Romulans and attempted to stage an attack on Qo'noS itself. However, the House of G'Iogh and its allies were defeated by the defending forces led by Chancellor Gorkon and General Chang. For its actions, the Klingon High Council discommendated the entirety of the House of G'Iogh with any few survivors being hunted down and killed or fleeing into the territory of the Romulan Star Empire.