Arbiter of Succession

• Ritual position in Klingon High Council
• Holds duty of overseeing rites of succession for a new chancellor when near death by means other than combat, resulting in no clear claimant for the position (ENT Novel: Live by the Code; TNG: "Redemption", "Redemption II")
• Neutral overseer chosen by the outgoing Chancellor prior to their death to ensure a fair selection process (ENT Novel: Live by the Code; TNG: "Redemption", "Redemption II")
  • If the Chancellor dies prior to selecting an Arbiter, the High Council may select one in their stead
• Known Arbiters of Succession
  • 2165: Deqan
  • 2367: Jean-Luc Picard