Q'Lujj was Chief engineer of the IKS Klothos under the command of HoD Kor. He had been formerly assigned to command of Kang. In 2290, Curzon Dax found damage in the warp core of the Klothos that Q'Lujj had missed during his damage repair work. This helped Curzon to gain the favor of the Kang, Koloth, and Kor. (novel: Excelsior: Forged in Fire)