The Kazon are a very aggressive race.  They are separated into different sects.  The sects typically don’t get along with each other.  The sects change often so an exact number of sects are never known.  In 2371, there were 18 sects.  The “first maje” is the leader of each sect.

     Their technology is limited.  Their ships are warp-capable.  The ships don’t feature transporters, replicators, and other modern technology.  Any technology they acquire is usually stolen from another alien species.

     The Kazon were once considered an advanced race.  That changed once the Trabe enslaved the Kazon.  In 2346, Jal Sankur united the different Kazon sects and overthrew the Trabe.  With their new found freedom, they were unable to self-govern themselves.

     Their culture is base on warrior ideals and they are violent.  Male children are taught warrior ways at a young age.  Most male Kazon live on Kazon Raiders.  The women have no power or respect.

     The first maje will often make first contact with other ships.  He will also consider what sects should be considered as aliens and enemies.  Most sects will have lower-ranking majes.  They will usually command other ships.

     In some sects, the first maje position is inherited.  Assassinations are performed to gain political advancement in other sects.

     In the Kazon-Ogla sect, a boy will have to pass a rite of passage to be considered a man and earn his “Ogla” name.  It typically will happen at around the age of 13.  The boy will have to kill an enemy or die trying.  If he fails, he will be considered a “Goven” – an outcast.  If he succeeds, he will earn the title of Jal.

     Aboard the Kazon ships, it is not uncommon for members of the crew not to be children.  The older Kazon will teach the younger males to become trained warriors.

     The Kazon will often keep trophies of their battles.  It is common on Kazon Raiders to have a room set up with trophies.

     The U.S.S.  Voyager came across a number of Kazon sects.  The Kazon-Nistrim’s first maje was Jal Cullah.  The Kazon-Relora sect was sworn enemies of the Nistrim sect.  The Relora were considered to be one of the strongest sects.  The Kazon-Ogla, Kazon-Pommar, Kazon-Oglamar, and Kazon-Hobii were other sects Voyager’s crew came across.

Peace Treaty Failure

     In 2372, the Voyager crew attempted to unify some of the Kazon sects and the Trabe.  Voyager forged an alliance with the Trabe.

     The negotiations ended in failure after a Kazon ship opened fire on the building in which the talked had been taken place.

Kazon Raiders

     The Kazon stole their ships from the Trabe.  They were not prepared to take control of the ships.  It appears that all sects have Raiders.  The more powerful sects have larger fleets.

     The ships are rather huge but are not technology advanced.  They are equipped with directed energy weapons, torpedoes, and shielding. 

Kazon Sects
Kazon-Hobii

Kazon-Monstral

Kazon-Nistrim

Kazon-Ogla

Kazon-Oglamar

Kazon-Pommar

Kazon-Relora

Kazon-Sari