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BORG TECHNOLOGY
SYSTEMS COMMAND STRUCTURE
Root Command Structure -
Definition: The base programming scheme of the Borg Collective, of which there are three primary functions. These primary fuctions are:
Communication
Borg Collective - Also referred to as the "hive mind" or "collective consciousness", this is the term used to describe the group consciousness of the Borg civilization. Each Borg individual, or Drone, is linked to the Collective by a sophisticated subspace network that ensures each member is given constant supervision and guidance. The collective is broadcast over a subspace domain similar to that utilized by the transporter. Being part of the Collective offers significant biomedical advantages to the individual Drones. The mental energy of the group consciousness can help an injured or damaged Drone heal or regenerate damaged body parts or technology. This is instrumental in the Borg ability to adapt with great speed to defensive tactics used against them. (reference "The Best of Both Worlds, Parts I and II" [TNG])
Distribution Node - Part of the technology of the information distribution system on Borg vessels. (reference "The Best of Both Worlds" [TNG], "Scorpion" [VGR])
Borg Queen - The personification of the Collective mind, this individual proclaimed to control the Borg. This claim remains subject to speculation, as the Borg Collective appears completely unaffected by her death aboard the Enterprise-E. (reference "Star Trek First Contact")
Defense
Cutting Laser - An effective energy beam utilized for slicing segments of a starship for examination. (reference "Q Who?" [TNG])
Tractor Beam - An energy beam used to seize another ship. Borg tractor beams also possess the ability to drain power from the protective shields of another vessel. (reference "Q Who?", "The Best of Both Worlds" [TNG])
Disruptors - Primary offensive weapons system utilized by the Borg. Borg disruptors are far more powerful than any other known phaser or disruptor technology. (reference "The Best of Both Worlds" [TNG], "Emissary" [DS9], "Scorpion" [VGR])
Multikinetic Neutronic Mine - A Borg weapon of mass destruction. These mines are similar to Quantum Torpedo technology, yet are far more destructive. The average mine has an explosive yield of five million isotons. (reference "Scorpion" [VGR])
Torpedo - Primary offensive weapons system utilized by the Borg. Borg torpedos are similar to standard photon or quantum torpedos, but are far more destructive. (reference "Scorpion" [VGR])
Resonance Signal - Homing signal transmitted by Borg the Borg to locate lost Drones or vessels. (reference "The Raven" [VGR])
Navigation
Warp Drive - The standard method of faster than light travel utilized by the Borg. The Borg are capable of sustaining warp speeds in excess of warp factor 9.99 for an indefinite amount of time. (reference "The Best of Both Worlds" [TNG])
Transwarp Conduits - The fastest means of travel for the Borg, often simplified as "transwarp". Artificially created "tunnels" through space, these conduits allow the Borg to travel at speeds far beyond normal warp, much like that of a worm-hole. They are primarily used to travel vast distances in a short length of time. Temporary transwarp conduits can be formed by a specialized tachyon emission. These transwarp conduits are known to be disruptive to the subspace, often making it impossible for other ships to engage warp drive in their vicinity. Transwarp conduits can be openned by emitting a specialized high-energy tachyon pulse. (reference "Descent" [TNG], "Scorpion" [VGR], "Day of Honor" [VGR])
Temporal Vortex - A time spanning conduit created by the controlled emission of chronometric particles. The temporal vortex is the method of time travel utilized by the Borg. (reference "Star Trek First Contact")
Singularity Dimensional Portal - An artificially created portal utilized by the Borg for interdimensional travel. (reference "Scorpion" [VGR])
PHYSIOLOGICAL BORG TECHNOLOGY
Assimilation -
Definition: The process of transforming a being into a Borg Drone by the connection of the individual to the Borg Collective consciousness and the implantation of cybernetic components into the organic body.
The following is a list of the standard technological components that Borg Drones are equipped with during assimilation. There are other various technological components which Borg Drones may possess as each Drone is equipped with components required for a specific work task assigned to them.
Access
terminal - A small port located in a Borg Alcove which
individual Drones can attach themselves to. These terminals serve a
wide variety of functions, such as; serving as a direct link to the Collective;
Absorbtion of power; Regeneration of damaged components; Access to library
databank information. These Alcoves and access terminals also serve as the
functional duty stations for the Borg Drones that are located aboard Borg
spacecraft. (reference "I, Borg" [TNG],
"Revulsion" [VGR])
Designator Interface Circuit - A small circuit located on the exterior of Drones. This circuit contains information on the Drones numerical designation as well as information it has accumulated since last connected with the Collective. Removal of this circuit activates a self-destruct program that completely vaporizes the Drone (refernece "Q-Who" [TNG])
Personal shield - An energy emitting device used to shield against defensive energy weapons. These shields cannot repel energy discharges of a frequency not previously encountered, but can quickly adapt once the attacking frequency has been analyzed. (reference "Q Who", "Best of Both Worlds" [TNG], Star Trek: First Contact, "Scorpion" [VGR])
Disruptor - An energy weapon that can be implanted in a Borg Drone and used for offensive or defensive combat situations. (reference "Descent" [TNG])
Eyepiece
- An enhanced visual receptor implanted directly into the
optical centers of the Drone. These eyepieces are capable of granting a
Drone the ability to see far more than an organic eye. These optical
enhancements possess a wide variety of functions, including the ability to
analyze complex three dimensional shapes and focus on objects to the microscopic
level. (reference "I, Borg" [TNG],
"The Gift" [VGR])
Injection
Tubules - Two clawlike extensions implanted in the arm or hand
of a Drone. These tubules are capable of penetrating any known alloy or
energy field. These tubules are ussed to inject nanoprobes to assimilate
the cells by reprogramming the DNA sequnce. This is the first stage of the
assimilation process. They can also be used to penetrate and take control
of computer systems. (reference
"Scorpion" [VGR])
Limb
Exoskeleton - The protective cybernetic implant of a Borg Drone
covering part of the arm and hand. These exoskeletons can protect a Drone
from shocks with direct contact with energy fields of at least five million
gigawatts of power. (reference
"Revulsion" [VGR])
Microcircuit fibers - Part of the internal biological changes made to a being during the assimilation process. While a link to the Collective is active, these fibers alter the DNA and make it impossible to disconnect implants from the Drone. (reference "The Best of Both Worlds" [TNG])
Neuro-processor - A memory circuit implanted into a Drone which contains all instructions the Drone has recieved from the Collective (reference Star Trek First Contact)
Neuro-transceiver - A small transmitting device implanted into the spinal cloumn which serves as the connection of a Drone to the Collective (reference "Unity", "Scorpion" [VGR])
Organelles - Tiny devices implanted directly into the bone marrow of Drones. These organelles have the ability to regenerate removed Borg components (reference "The Raven" [VGR])
Maturation Chamber - Biomedical chamber utilized in the rapid maturation of infant specimens of an assimilated world. Infants are placed in these chambers for 17 cycles until matured. The Borg do not procreate in the same manner as other species do, instead they place infants in these chambers and begin the assimilation process immediatley. The Maturation Chamber is capable of generating an adult Borg Drone within a matter of hours from a single strand of DNA (reference "Q, Who?" [TNG], "Mortal Coil" [VGR], "Drone" [VGR])
Vinculum - Device located at the heart of every Borg vessel. The Vinculum is the central point to which Borg Drones are locally tied to the Collective. The Vinculum serves to purge individual thoughts from the multitudes of Drones aboard Borg vessels and harmonize them into the single group mind of the Collective. This device, in essence, brings order to the chaos of individual thoughts. (reference "Infinite Regress" [VGR])
BORG COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Since the Borg are in part technology themselves, they are perhaps the most technologically advanced race known. It is their nature to improve themselves by locating and assimilating technology which is highly advanced, and will augment their own capabilities. It is important to note that the Borg do not assimilate technology or species which they consider inferior, opting to destroy that which they consider to be lesser species.
Control
Interface - Much
like other races of the galaxy, the Borg utilize tactile computer control
interfaces in conjunction with their neural link to the Collective. These
user operated panels permit a Drone to input data into the central computer or
other systems of a Borg vessel. A control interface such as those found on
Borg vessels generally permit the display of feedback information or to show the
results of an inputted command sequence. These control interfaces vary in
function, based on the technological capabilities and system needs which the
individual interface terminal is applied to. These terminals are capable
of a wide variety of output, including; vocal, visual and sensor-based
commands from the Collective. (reference
"Star Trek: First Contact)
Alcove
- A
port located in a Borg vessel which individual Drones can attach themselves to.
These terminals serve a wide variety of functions, such as; serving as a direct
link to the Collective; Absorbtion of power; Regeneration of damaged components;
Access to library databank information. These Alcoves contain access
terminals and serve as the functional duty stations for the Borg Drones that are
located aboard Borg spacecraft. (reference
"I, Borg" [TNG],
"Scorpion" [VGR],
"Revulsion" [VGR])
Autonomous Regeneration Sequencers - Technological devices utilized to regenerate damaged or removed components of Borg technology. This particular component of technology was assimilated from species 259. (reference "The Gift [VGR])
Borg
Alphanumerics -
The Borg equivilant of a "written" language. All information
within the Collective is transmitted and stored in this alphanumeric sequencing.
(reference
"Revulsion" [VGR])
Data-Link - A component used in monitoring and storing information on individual Drones of the Borg Collective. (reference "The Raven" [VGR])
Drone
- The standard Borg
unit. Each Drone is cybernetically enhanced and biologically modified
during initial assimilation, granting them several advantages over ordinary
biological beings. For example, the typical Borg Drone has superior
physical strength and intelligence, the ability to survive the vacuum of space
without protective gear and various other enhancements. Each Borg Drone is
linked to the Collective via Borg neural-transceiver technology. (reference
Star Trek: First Contact)
Nanoprobe - A microscopic robot used to assimilate the blood cells which serve as the first stage of the assimilation process. These nanoprobes are able to reprogram the DNA of the assimilated being. (reference Star Trek: First Contact, "Scorpion" [VGR])
Power Distribution Node - Part of the power distribution system aboard Borg space vessels that serves to transfer power and the mental energy of the Collective throughout the ship. These distribution nodes are an integral part of the Borg ability to adapt in combat scenarios, and allow a Borg ship to function even if seventy percent of the ship is destroyed. (reference "The Best of Both Worlds" [TNG])
BORG SPACE VESSELS
The Borg employ a wide variety of spacecraft for interstellar travel. Although the broad range of starship technology which has been assimilated into the Collective varies upon the species from which it originated, the following listing is of the typical Borg design and primary use.
Borg
Cube - A massive
cube-shaped spacecraft operated by the Borg Collective. These standard
cube ships have a highly decentralized design, having no specific operations
center, engineering center or living quarters. Each Borg Cube is equipped
with powerful offensive and defensive weapons systems. Repairs to damaged
Borg Cubes is carried out by the Collective mental energy, thereby allowing
damage incurred to be repaired near instantaneously. Each Borg Cube
contains a compliment of over 91,000 Borg Drones. They are able to travel
at both normal warp and transwarp speeds. Note:
The approximate figure of 91,000 Drones is derived from the 11,000 drones on
the Cube and the 80,000 beings on the planet presented in the episode
"Unity". (reference "Q,
Who?" [TNG],
"Scorpion" [VGR],
"Unity" [VGR])
Borg Scout - Smaller version of a Borg Cube vessel utilized in long range exploratory scenarios. A Borg Scout vessel has a mass of 2.5 million metric tons. The approximate number of Drones aboard a scout vessel is five. (reference "I,Borg" [TNG])
Borg
Sphere - A small
spherical Borg vessel contained within a Borg Cube used in combat situations
where escape is necessary. These spherical vessels are able to create a
temporal vortex in space used for time travel by the controlled emission of
chronometric particles. (reference
"Star Trek: First Contact")
Borg Warship - An irregular vessel design based in part on the Borg multikinetic neutronic mine. This vessel was used by a rogue group of Borg controlled by Lore in an assault on Federation colonies between 2369 and 2370. (reference "Descent" [TNG])
