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The '''Voyager-Borg Conflict''' was a series of skirmishes over the five-year period from [[2373]]-[[2378]] during which the {{USS|Voyager}} engaged in a number of primarily defensive battles with the [[Borg Collective]]. The conflict, which would have logically been expected to be a one-sided affair between the lone [[Federation]] [[starship]] USS ''Voyager'' and substantial elements of the [[Borg Collective]], began when the Intrepid-class vessel entered [[Borg]] space in [[2373]], ({{VOY|Scorpion}}). A pivotal strategic move in the conflict was ''Voyager''{{'}}s support of an insurrection against the Borg known as [[Unimatrix Zero]]. ({{VOY|Unimatrix Zero}} , {{e|Unimatrix Zero, Part II}}). |
The '''Voyager-Borg Conflict''' was a series of skirmishes over the five-year period from [[2373]]-[[2378]] during which the {{USS|Voyager}} engaged in a number of primarily defensive battles with the [[Borg Collective]]. The conflict, which would have logically been expected to be a one-sided affair between the lone [[Federation]] [[starship]] USS ''Voyager'' and substantial elements of the [[Borg Collective]], began when the Intrepid-class vessel entered [[Borg]] space in [[2373]], ({{VOY|Scorpion}}). A pivotal strategic move in the conflict was ''Voyager''{{'}}s support of an insurrection against the Borg known as [[Unimatrix Zero]]. ({{VOY|Unimatrix Zero}} , {{e|Unimatrix Zero, Part II}}). |
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==Beginning of conflict== |
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The Voyager-Borg Conflict was a series of skirmishes over the five-year period from 2373-2378 during which the USS Voyager engaged in a number of primarily defensive battles with the Borg Collective. The conflict, which would have logically been expected to be a one-sided affair between the lone Federation starship USS Voyager and substantial elements of the Borg Collective, began when the Intrepid-class vessel entered Borg space in 2373, (VOY: "Scorpion"). A pivotal strategic move in the conflict was Voyager's support of an insurrection against the Borg known as Unimatrix Zero. (VOY: "Unimatrix Zero" , "Unimatrix Zero, Part II").
Beginning of conflict
Voyager's original plan was to by-pass Borg space in an effort to evade the Collective, however this tactic failed and the ship engaged the Borg several times. Other than a brief alliance of convenience against the greater common threat of Species 8472, the Conflict might best be described as a series of running battles. At one juncture in that temporary period of cooperation, the Borg assigned "Seven of Nine" to represent them in council with Captain Janeway. The Captain learned from Seven that Species 8472 was only trying to prevent being being assimilated and, to that end, had launched a defensive war against the Collective. With the help of Seven of Nine, Voyager successfully escaped and made it out of Borg space. However several Borg drones were still on Voyager including the former Human Seven of Nine.
Seven of Nine
Seven of Nine as a Borg drone
Seven of Nine, born Annika Hansen, was taken and assimilated by the Borg Collective at the age of six. Her parents were captured along with Annika; they are presumed to be the first Earth humans to undergo the assimilation process. Following the temporary alliance against Species 8472, Voyager left Borg space with several drones, including Seven of Nine, still on board. Despite previous agreements and cooperation, Seven of Nine and the other Borg attempted to seize the ship from Janeway. In the process, all Borg onboard were killed except Seven of Nine, who was severed from the Hive mind. Her re-humanization began almost immediately: her body began to reject her Borg components and cellular structures, forcing the ship's doctor to surgically remove the Borg implants in her body and allowing her human structures to regain control. Seven of Nine accepted her humanity and began life as a crewman aboard Voyager, greatly affecting the outcome of the ship's future encounters with the Borg and boosting the crew's confidence in their ability to fight the Collective despite the unfavorable odds.
Advantages
With Seven of Nine a crew member, the former drone helped the Voyager crew even the odds in future encounters with the Borg by using her extensive knowledge and residual Borg technology. She partially assimilated portions of Voyager, including major ship's systems; the hybrid technology proved to be much more efficient. She also helped to create weapons that countered the ability of Borg drones to adapt to Federation firepower.
Dark Frontier
Unimatrix Zero
Unimatrix zero
Within the Collective a virus broke out, creating a shared virtual reality known as Unimatrix Zero in which Borg drones were able to become individuals again. Years pior for Seven of Nine being liberated from the collective she too lived in Unimatrix zero and was romantically involved with another drone named Axum. The Borg Queen was initially unable to detect the virus; over several years it spread amoung thousands of Borg. The Borg Queen immediatley began deactiviating drones in order to contain and destroy the virus, but Axum was able to contact Seven and ask her to help him and the former drones. Seven reported this information to Captain Janeway and, using a mind-meld performed by Commander Tuvok, Janeway was able to enter Unimatrix Zero; within the construct the Starship Captain and the infected drones developed and instigated the plan for a resistance movement against the Borg Collective. The Borg Queen did eventually uncover the plans and initiated a strategy to stop the rebellion. She visited Unimatrix herself to witness it first hand.
Endgame
The Borg Queen dicated Voyager