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In 2365, Mek'tor took advantage of the Officer Exchange Program, taking a post aboard the USS Endeavour. This was the same year that Commander Riker served aboard the IKS Pagh. Mek'tor enjoyed his time aboard the Starfleet vessel. In 2368 he had an opportunity to continue service in the Klingon Defense Force, or retire with honor. With his positive experience with the Officer Exchange Program, Mek'tor decided to broaden his horizons. He wouldn't get his own command in the Klingon Defense Force; there were more worthy warriors. Plus, the life expectancy wasn't all that high. He chose to retire, and put forth his application to Starfleet Academy. He did well at the Academy, already having experience from the KDF, and being at least a decade older than most of the other cadets. He made friends difficultly, his age and confidence limiting him. He did end up graduating within the top 10% of the class.

His first posting was to the USS Exeter as a security officer. He did well at that position, keeping the ship well under control, even during the Dominion War. He was quickly promoted to Chief of Security. He enacted many of his own protocols into the ship's workings that endure to the present day.

Mek'tor then got an opportunity for command experience, as he was offered the spot of Executive Officer aboard the USS Saturn. He accepted, and served admirably for two years. He then received an assignment as Commanding Officer on the Cambrian, fulfilling his goal of commanding his own starship. After serving on the Cambrian for a year, Mek'tor was surprised by his crew by the gift of the command chair from a Klingon Bird of Prey - something he had been working to acquire since becoming an Executive Officer on the Saturn.