Crimson
Knight Fleet
Greetings, Warriors!
By now you have all heard about the big KAG 20th
anniversary bash being held at Marcon next year. I am
looking forward to being part of the biggest gathering
of Klingons in recent memory (possibly ever), and I
hope you all are too.
It is always important for us to look our best, and
with this momentous occasion fast approaching, it is
even more important. Kris, our Founder, has described
KAG as 'fandom worn on the shoulders'. KAG is, at its
heart, a costuming club. We do not merely sit in our
basements, inventing honors and glories for ourselves
through our computers. Our glories are won on the
front lines, out in public. We show the world what it
means to be Klingon!
But I have noticed a certain lassitude when it comes
to costuming lately. Fully armored Imperial Klingons
are becoming fewer and farther between. The surge of
members who joined KAG in their youth no longer fit
into their old uniforms, and new members are not
taking up the challenge of appearing in armor and
head. Too many are figuring that a black shirt and a
sash are 'good enough'. We need to turn this around,
and the upcoming anniversary is a perfect opportunity
to do so!
If you are planning on attending Marcon '09, you have
a year to work on your look. Everyone, no matter what
their budget or skill level, can take steps to improve
the look of their uniform. If you have costuming
skills, it's time to put them to the test. If you
have friends with costuming skills, it's time to call
in some favors. If you have available cash, it's time
to go shopping.
I should mention that I include myself in all of this.
The uniform that I am currently wearing is ten years
old, and seems to have shrunk tremendously during that
time (yeah, that's it). But in between my regular
sewing job, I am spending my spare time sewing new
Klingon uniforms for myself, my mate, and my
fleetmates. Headpiece molding is also proceeding.
Over the next few months, more and more of the members
of this fleet will be fully ridged and armored,
leading up to the celebrations next year.
At Marcon, when I look out over the assembled masses,
I want to see row upon row of ridgeheads, with armor
to match. I want to see members who have spent some
effort to look the part they play. I want to see real
KLINGONS!
- Admiral Krikor zantai-jechwI'
Krikor Ajemian <[email protected]>
Crimson Knight Fleet Commander, KAG
