Voven

Voven was a Klingon Captain who was also long-time friend of Captain Givens. Voven had received 2 Klingon Medals of Recognition in 2454 and 2471, both in strategically important battles of the Empire.

Voven's also befriended Dr. Mason after he saved his life when he was nearly killed by a theragen-based assassination attempt.

Biography
Born in 2425, Voven originally befriended Givens grandfather after he [Voven] saved his life in the last Federation-Romulan Conflict. Voven stated that he didn't befriend Givens father since he [Fredrick] had to great of the Federation's counterpart of glory.

In 2454, Voven fought in the Battle of Krondak in 2454 and received his first Medal of Recognition. He was promoted from Commander to Captain and received his own ship subsequently.