[Liberator]

That's not really an incorrect answer however.  The version in the show however explains why Kang, Kor and Koloth didn't have ridges in TOS and did everywhere else, Phlox must develop a cure.

[vyper]

But why would it take till the late 23rd Century to become effective then?

[Liberator]

Maybe it changes the virus into something more nominal.  With the loss of the forehead ridges being the largest symptom.

[Bobboau]

or maybe they are able to get the genetic modifications to work without killing them, or with slowed effect.

[Inquisitor]

Watched it.

Meh.

I keep hoping for this to come to some climax in terms of "quality."

I just keep comparing it to the likes of BG or Farscape, or even Firefly, and I find it lacking. That makes me sad. I have been a trek fan since before of you were born.

I guess 25+ years of being a fan is finally wearing thin.

I liked the "Final Reflection" explanation better, though, it doesn't explain folks like Kang (was written before Kang was reintroduced, sometime after ST:TMP, probably near Kahn, so in the 80's I think).

Good book. Well written. A little bit of "Ender's Game" with Klingons for part of it.

[Tight Kevlar]

Originally posted by vyper
But why would it take till the late 23rd Century to become effective then?

Klingons live longer than humans, remember?

[Carl]

the lifespan of a klingon is inconsiquential to this matter. he is asking why the cure doesn't work until the 23rd century.

[Carl]

And FYI, the average Klingon lifespan is 40 years.

[Sandwich]

That's accounting for assasinations and the like, tho. Their natural lifespan is longer.

[Carl]

not so much assassinations as just fighting and getting shot at all the time.

[Sandwich]

Whatever, same point, different details. Or something like that.