For years now (since I was a kid watching DS9), I've always wanted to see an episode/movie/mini tv series etc, based around the idea of a Klingon Bounty Hunter working for the Orion Syndicate. This show would adhere to the feel, and look of Star Trek circa TNG/DS9/VOY-era, but I'll be honest, when I imagine it in my head, I'm thinking of DS9's 'grittier' look both in terms of 'feel', and sets.
The show would almost be Star Trek flipped upside down - sometimes scary and horrifying, and always more violent than anything seen in Star Trek before, as opposed to the hopeful and wonderous feel of the Federation - as it tells the tale of a brilliant, likeable, but ultimately lethal and unpredictable Klingon Bounty Hunter, who earns his living (and reputation) working for the Orion Syndicate (or some other seedy organisation - he could even be an 'odd-job' man, taking work from the Ferengi for example, etc etc).
In terms of what I'm thinking it would be like to watch, I could almost summarise it by saying, imagine the grittier episodes from any of the modern Trek's (DS9, Voyager, Enterprise), but made for adults, and let me be honest, directed by someone like Quentin Tarantino. The language doesn't necessarily have to be any different from normal Star Trek (so in other words, it isn't laced with swear-word after swear-word), but it would have the occasional outburst, similar to Data in Generations, or Riker in Insurrection. However, it would be bloody, and comically violent. Our Klingon character would be an aficionado with the Bat'leth, using it to slice off arms with ease, etc. When I say comical-violence, I wouldn't say as 'silly' as something like Kill Bill, and certainly not as frequent as it is in that film, but fairly close to that. For instance, when he cuts someone's arm off in a fight, the viewer should have a smile on his face as opposed to a look of horror. Also, and I'm not ashamed to admit that this last part comes from within the last few years, but I'd love to have the character be played by Christoph Waltz. After seeing him in Inglorious Basterds and Django Unchained, I've come to the conclusion that I'd contemplate sacrificing a ball to see him playing a Klingon - the character being the same as Hans Landa, or Dr. King Schultz, probably somewhere inbetween. Although I've always imagined this character as a bounty hunter, I'd be lying if I said that these last two Tarantino films hadn't influenced me, as I love them, and I say that as someone who's never been a huge Tarantino fan. I also say it because my Mum used to watch 'E.R.' when I was a kid, and I remember an episode of it that he directed - t'was very bloody, etc.
Some bullet points for clarity:
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Main Character
Christoph Waltz playing a Klingon Bounty Hunter. Has a family, including a strong, and taller wife, who dominates him completely (she's very much a tomboy, and kind of views him as her 'pet'). Family maybe has no idea about his line of work.
Highly intelligent, he's fluent in numerous languages, is well-read when it comes to literature of all species, and shows advanced knowledge in the most random of topics (e.g. knows the Ferengi rules of acquisition).
Wears his hair differently from other Klingons (not sure how, but not down, and not bald, but not so different as to seem out of place - simply tied-back perhaps).
Is quite short in height, and is often the subject of jokes from both fellow Klingons, and other species. Makes up for this by being highly-skilled in hand-to-hand combat, as he likes to demonstrate. Think Worf in Quarks bar with Martok's son.
Very likeable character, who shows sympathy with those less fortunate than himself, often helping them (opportunity for storylines).
Tools of the trade
An old Klingon Bird of Prey, B'Rel-class (small), crewed by an array of all species, who're either loyal to him (he's helped them previously), or are somehow indebted to him. It's name would be a character from German mythology, translated as best as possible into Klingon.
His Father or Grandfather's Bat'leth - customised so as to appear differently from a standard model, but not to be unrecognisable (think Sword of Kahless-esque).
Obviously all the other run of the mill props (disruptor, daqtagh, tricorder etc).
Story Brief
Gritty, dark, but still very much in the Star Trek (prime) universe, former scientist with the Klingon military is forced to become a bounty hunter (whether due to falling in with the Orion Syndicate, or something else).
Scenes of gore, and blood that verge on those seen in Aliens, Predator, certain Tarantino films. Nothing shocking or stomach-turning, but more 'comical'. In other words, you'll have a smile on your face and want to see more of it, as opposed to it being disturbing and causing nightmares. That said, a few shocking scenes, but those wouldn't be 'graphic' per se.
Series/film would have no big impacts on the Trek universe as a whole, but certainly has room for encounters with characters from the shows (ideal candidate, Quark's Bar).
Ideal Director
Quentin Tarantino, or Robert Rodriguez.
Christoph Waltz playing a Klingon Bounty Hunter. Has a family, including a strong, and taller wife, who dominates him completely (she's very much a tomboy, and kind of views him as her 'pet'). Family maybe has no idea about his line of work.
Highly intelligent, he's fluent in numerous languages, is well-read when it comes to literature of all species, and shows advanced knowledge in the most random of topics (e.g. knows the Ferengi rules of acquisition).
Wears his hair differently from other Klingons (not sure how, but not down, and not bald, but not so different as to seem out of place - simply tied-back perhaps).
Is quite short in height, and is often the subject of jokes from both fellow Klingons, and other species. Makes up for this by being highly-skilled in hand-to-hand combat, as he likes to demonstrate. Think Worf in Quarks bar with Martok's son.
Very likeable character, who shows sympathy with those less fortunate than himself, often helping them (opportunity for storylines).
Tools of the trade
An old Klingon Bird of Prey, B'Rel-class (small), crewed by an array of all species, who're either loyal to him (he's helped them previously), or are somehow indebted to him. It's name would be a character from German mythology, translated as best as possible into Klingon.
His Father or Grandfather's Bat'leth - customised so as to appear differently from a standard model, but not to be unrecognisable (think Sword of Kahless-esque).
Obviously all the other run of the mill props (disruptor, daqtagh, tricorder etc).
Story Brief
Gritty, dark, but still very much in the Star Trek (prime) universe, former scientist with the Klingon military is forced to become a bounty hunter (whether due to falling in with the Orion Syndicate, or something else).
Scenes of gore, and blood that verge on those seen in Aliens, Predator, certain Tarantino films. Nothing shocking or stomach-turning, but more 'comical'. In other words, you'll have a smile on your face and want to see more of it, as opposed to it being disturbing and causing nightmares. That said, a few shocking scenes, but those wouldn't be 'graphic' per se.
Series/film would have no big impacts on the Trek universe as a whole, but certainly has room for encounters with characters from the shows (ideal candidate, Quark's Bar).
Ideal Director
Quentin Tarantino, or Robert Rodriguez.
So yes, that's an idea I've had for over a decade now, obviously refined with a lot of ideas taken from other things I love/am a fan of. I know it's a random topic for a toy-collecting community, but it's meant just as a bit of Trekkie pub-talk. I'd love to hear anyone else's ideas.
Also, although I've no problem with people telling me my idea's rubbish or whatever, I want to say CLEARLY that I haven't made this topic to get people arguing, or certainly not to OFFEND anyone. I'd love to know what you guys think of my idea, but I've been really confused lately regarding what's a 'faux pas', so I just wanted to reiterate that this thread has been made with good intentions, and for a bit of random talk/sharing of ideas, cool.
