Rodek was the persona of a male Klingon citizen of the Klingon Empire in the 24th century. It was given to Kurn, after having his memories erased. His father was Noggra, leader of the House of Noggra. Kurn became dishonored from Worf's actions during the Klingon-Cardassian War in 2372. With no other recourse but suicide, he submitted to having his memory erased and assuming a new identity. Noggra, a friend of Mogh, agreed to take him as a son, giving him this identity. Doctor Julian Bashir assisted with changing his appearance.