This was the prototype Galacticon, the first. However many of the con-committee have had considerable experience on the boards of other conventions, and they managed to make what they did look effortless. As a gesture of goodwill to warrior-kind, they offered a special low price for all Klingons, and the inevitable humourous comments from warriors going through registration disguised as terrans was fielded with good grace (and vows of revenge) by the con-staff...good sports all.

The hotel, although small, was gracious in that inimitable southern way, with two curving 'grand entrance' staircases flowing down from a large upper balcony to the comfortable lobby below.

Lt. Col Qor'Toq and his Marines were on hand to attend to security matters and keep things running smoothly. The consuite/bar was outstanding for both variety and quantity of snacks and the graciousness of southern hospitality.

Thought Admiral Kris epetai-Kurkura (John Halvorson), the founder of KAG, was the Fan Guest of Honor. The KAG General Meeting was held on the open-air patio in glorious weather. Thought Admiral Kris announced the promotions of two new Captains...K'Mel sutai-Kurkura (John Tackett of Georgia), and

yours truly Kerla sutai-MaHcha' (Carol Bockelman of Ohio) , and a new Marine Major, Qensha vestai-DevnoH (Brook Ramsey of Tennessee).

The Epetai also announced a promotion unprecedented in KAG, Kuuriis of the House Qaaluhr (Jack Borkowski of Kentucky) to Thought Admiral epetai, passing on to him his original rank pins, as well as a telescoping Ghintoq spear, symbol of the Leadership of the Klingon Assault Group (and an excellent tool for poking spiders on the ceiling, as we all discovered later).

That evening the celebrating Klingons made good use of the two room Jacuzzi-suite graciously provided by the con-committee. Chocolate covered chili-peppers made the rounds, along with Bel-Tar's 'special' cherries, soaked in something that causes immediate intoxication at the first whiff.

Special thanks go to Rogue, Bel-Tar, Tor'Ka, Kwist, Mobghar, and JubChal for helping to turn the suite into a festive party scene. Also special thanks to Clara Miller and LD "Dutch" Stacy of the convention committee, two very special people.

Although I did not personally attend the live role-playing game, it must have been quite a lot of fun, since JubChal raved about it in enthusiastic detail ALL THE WAY BACK TO OHIO!!! All in all, it was a grand good Klingon time, and we left full of enthusiasm to make next year even better.
 
Kerla
for the Demon Fleet