Karn waited for the introductions begin, though he internally rolled his eyes. On a Klingon ship things weren't so rigidly formal. If they weren't in a battle situation, everyone was free to speak their mind, as long as respect was dealt out where it should be. Disrespect was dealt with quickly, publicly and often physically. There was none of the shouting or crying these Federation people did. Often a backhanded smack across the face was all that was needed to put people in their rightful place. Traitorous actions were dealt according to the Captain's wishes, which meant that he could be executed right then and there, or he could be publicly shamed. His name and identity removed, and ignored by the general populace, including family, until the traitor acted in a way to cover his crime and regain his honor, or he could kill himself, regaining a small portion of his honor that way.<br/><br/>He listened as the Doctor introduced herself as Sahara Tir and explained a little of her schooling and career, then the Chief of Security stood and introduced himself. His name was Vergil Tosh, the Klingon memorized the name and filed it away, listening to his career's history and achievements. Karn had to admit to himself that it sounded like a list of impressive achievements but, like all Klingon's he preferred to know for sure through sparring. Once the Lieutenant had finished Karn stood and placed his hands behind his back.<br/><br/>"I am your Chief Tactical Officer. My name is Karn Ju'lan D'grulok, and as you may already know I am a Klingon. I come from the Par'Chak Clan and a long line of Warriors" (OOC:Par-Chalk) Karn said with pride in his voice before taking a minute to let the information sink in. "From infancy I was taught in the ways of battle, studying the anatomy of various races and learning their weak points, such as the location of arteries. I also studied in the arts of unarmed combat, melee combat and ranged combat. I am among the best warriors of my people. I've been serving aboard ships since I was twelve, serving first as a trainee and then working my way up to a Security Officer and Raider for what you call a War Bird" he said paraphrasing his life as the others had done and then taking a moment to let the information sink in.<br/><br/>"It is only recently that I have turned my attention to your Star Fleet in your Exchange program. I studied in your academy for ten years, trying to learn<em>your</em>ways. I've been on active duty for 5 years on board the USS-Merrimont. This is my first posting as Chief Tactical Officer, and I assure you I<em>know</em>how to use a phaser" he said with a grin, looking directly at Lt. Tosh as he said the last bit, a sharp toothed grin slowly growing on his face.<br/><br/>He was intending to put a little humor in that comment but, it came out as almost threatening.<br/><br/>Humor was clearly not one of his strong suits.