dueling
Dueling was a method of settling disagreements, and was usually a fight to the death with swords or pistols. Dueling was popular on Earth[1] from the Renaissance until the early 19th century, when it was outlawed.[2] Trelane, who had become obsessed with 19th century Earth, engaged in a duel with Captain Kirk, using a matched set of pistols that he claimed were identical to those that killed Alexander Hamilton[1] in his duel with Aaron Burr.[2] When Captain Ron Tracey's violation of the Prime Directive was exposed to the Yangs of Omega III, he and Kirk fought a duel according to Yang culture, with the Yangs assuming that Tracey was evil and deserved to lose upon his defeat.[3]
Dueling also remained a part of Vulcan culture. In the koon-ut-kal-if-fee ritual, a Vulcan man could fight a duel to the death with the champion of his intended bride, should she choose not to follow through with the marriage, which had been arranged when the pair were children.[4]
Notes and References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "The Squire of Gothos." Star Trek, Season 1, Episode 17 (Production 18). Directed by Don McDougall. Written by Paul Schneider. Desilu Productions, 12 January 1967.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Trimble, Bjo (Author). Star Trek Concordance. Star Trek. Book , revised and updated edition. Citadel Press. 1995.
- ↑ Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "The Omega Glory." Star Trek, Season 2, Episode 25. Directed by Vincent McEveety. Written by Gene Roddenberry. Desilu Productions, 1 March 1968.
- ↑ Roddenberry, Gene (Executive Producer). "Amok Time." Star Trek, Season 2, Episode 5. Directed by Joseph Pevney. Written by Theodore Sturgeon. Desilu Productions, 15 September 1967.
