The Kai is the religious leader of Bajor, who is elected by the Vedek Assembly to serve for their lives. A Kai has huge religious power over the Bajorans, succeeded only by the Emissary of the Prophets. A Kai also has huge political influence on the Bajoran Provisional Government, and in extreme circumstances the Kai can serve as First Minister of Bajor. (DS9 episodes: "Emissary", "The Collaborator", and "Shakaar")
After Winn Adami was killed by Skrain Dukat in the Fire Caves, several Vedeks began to campaign for the title. Among the most prominent were Yevir Linjarin, Solis Tendren and Ungtae. (DS9 episode: "What You Leave Behind", DS9 Relaunch)
Connections
- Kai article at Memory Alpha, the wiki for canon Star Trek.
Kais of the Bajoran faith | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dava Nikende • Opaka Sulan |