In a beefy interview with Eurogamer, Cryptic Studio's executive producer, Craig Zinkievich, talks about playing the Klingon race in Star Trek Online, among many other juicy details (via Massively.com). We've known for some time that the Klingons will be a playable race and faction in STO, but the recent Eurogamer interview, published Friday, includes quite a few interesting tidbits about the Klingon gameplay story arc, and how it will differ from the Federation.

Admitting that it wouldn't be much of a Star Trek game unless the developers let players "live out their Worf fantasy," Zinkievich confirms that Klingon players will be able to use an array of weaponry distinct from the Federation, including the beloved, bladed Bat'leth. (On a side note, he also confirms players will be able to use the Vulcan Lirpa; a staff-looking weapon with a fan blade at the end). Zinkievich says the Klingon gameplay story will be "drastically different" from the Federation's, and that the ability to play a Klingon will "unlock" after a couple hours of gameplay. Check out the full interview for more information, and visit out Star Trek Online portal site for continued coverage, exclusive news and screenshots.