Worf facts for kids

Worf is a brave Klingon warrior from the Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine TV shows. He is played by the actor Michael Dorn. Worf was the first Klingon main character in Star Trek. He has appeared in more Star Trek episodes than any other character.

Worf's Early Life and Family

Worf was born the son of Mogh, a Klingon. When Worf was a young child, his parents and family were lost during a Romulan attack on a place called the Khitomer outpost. Worf, his nanny Kahlest, and his brother Kurn survived this attack.

After the attack, Worf was adopted by a kind human couple, Sergey and Helena Rozhenko. His brother Kurn was raised on the Klingon homeworld. Worf did not know about his brother until they were both adults. Worf chose to keep his Klingon name and was known as "Worf, son of Mogh."

A Difficult Childhood Memory

When Worf was about 13 years old, he was the captain of his school's soccer team. During a championship game, Worf accidentally hurt another boy. He had thrown himself at the boy while they were both chasing the soccer ball. This event was something Worf never forgot.

Worf's Starfleet Career

Worf joined Starfleet, the space exploration and defense force. He served on the famous starship USS Enterprise. On the Enterprise, Worf held the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade. He was often in charge of security and tactical operations.

Worf later transferred to Deep Space Nine, a space station. There, he continued his service, facing new challenges and adventures.

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  Actor Michael Dorn played Worf in Star Trek.

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In Spanish: Worf para niños