The Borg represent one of the most serious known threats to the Federation, and indeed to all species in this galaxy. Little is known about their origins; their combination of biology and technology has been evolving for thousands of centuries. At some point they began to 'network' their minds together into a single species-wide consciousness - the Borg Collective. Unfortunately, this collective mind had little regard for individuality; it embarked on a program to assimilate into itself any species it considered useful, by force if necessary.

There are many variations between Borg drones, optimising them for their various roles, but most drones share certain common features. Their bodies are covered with a leather-like substence crisscrossed by varius tubes and mechanical appliances. One eye - most often the left - is usually replaced with a holographic viewing system, while the right forearm is often replaced with a mechanical appendage. Borg have a built-in replicator unit which can create or modify their mechanical systems as required and synthesize nutrients for their organic systems. Drones carry a supply of nanoprobes which they inject into other lifeforms; these nanoprobes rapidly begin to construct machinery in the victim, beginning the assimilation process. The Borg rely on an onboard power cell for energy, and this must be recharged periodically. The two features shared by every known Borg are a shield system and a subspace transceiver which keeps the links between the drones intact; it is this network of links which comprises the collective itself.

For as yet undetermined reasons, the Borg have failed to move into the F'asa sector, despite bordering the area of space.

INFORMATION

Species: Borg
Classification: Bi-pedal Humanoid
Affiliation: Borg Collective
Homeworld: None
Location: Delta Quadrant

Special Abilities:
The hive mind of the Borg makes them almost unstoppable. They can think and react faster and as a result of the combination of cybernetics and biology, they are easily a match for any Klingon, Falcarian or Vulcan for strength.

Traits:
Hive mind, strong and intelligent.

Description:
The Borg are a combination of many biological life-forms implanted with cybernetic devices. Their appearance can therefore vary widely. However, the Borg are distinguishable by the tight-fitting body suits and the machinery which is implanted throughout their bodies.