In the mirror universe, Gorkon, son of Toq was a prominent Klingon warrior and politician who lived during the 23rd century. In 2288, he was a member of the Klingon High Council and served under his mentor Regent Sturka. By that time, he had been Sturka's most trusted adviser for twenty years but Gorkon believed that the Regent had lost his will to fight as he refused to take advantage of the weakened defences of the Terran Empire due to the reforms introduced by Emperor Spock. In order to prevent his mentor from dishonouring himself further, Gorkon did not hesitate to plunge his d'k tagh deep into Sturka's chest. He noted that the Regent seemed almost grateful. His dying words were, "I knew...it would..be you." As no one sought to challenge him, Gorkon was proclaimed Regent of the Klingon