Borg homeworld skin#

(TNG: 'Q Who') As of 2373, each drone possesses a pair of assimilation tubules embedded in one hand for the purpose of instantly injecting individuals with Borg nanoprobes. (VOY: 'Scorpion, Part II') A personal force field protects each drone from most energy-based attacks. A neural transceiver keeps them connected to the hive mind. (TNG: 'Q Who', 'I Borg')Д«org drones are equipped with a myriad of technologies integrated into their bodies which enable them to perform their duties within the Collective, several of which are universal to all drones.

Severely damaged drones will be disassembled and scavenged for reusable parts.

Upon receiving damage, a drone will return to the cove for assessment of the damage. This energy is supplied during regeneration cycles within a Borg alcove. A drone's only requirement will be a supply of energy to maintain the implants that in turn maintain its biological functions. (VOY: 'The Gift', 'Dark Frontier') The implants of a fully assimilated drone allow it to function for extended periods without shelter, food, water, or even air. In certain cases, parts of the body such as an eye or an arm will be amputated altogether to make room for the cybernetics. (TNG: 'The Best of Both Worlds' Star Trek: First Contact) The nature of these implants varies from drone to drone, depending on its intended function, but basic nodes of cordical, interlink & cortical array are implemented in every drone. Cybernetic implants will be either surgically attached to the body or grown internally by nanoprobes injected into the bloodstream.

Borg homeworld skin#

Upon assimilation, a drone will cease to grow body hair and develop an ashen, grayish skin coloration, ignoring original skin pigmentation. ( Star Trek: First Contact) Drones are typically humanoid, although the Collective has demonstrated a willingness to assimilate non-humanoid life forms. The biology of each Borg drone varies according to the species from which it was assimilated.

A Borg Cube, the preferred means of transportation for the Borg