Assimilation - Revision history

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	[[File:Assimilationtubule.jpg\|thumb\|~~250px~~\|The beginning of the Assimilation process]]		[[File:Assimilationtubule.jpg\|thumb\|350px\|The beginning of the Assimilation process]]

	[[Assimilation]] is the process by which the [[Borg]] added new members and new technology to the [[Borg Collective]].		[[Assimilation]] is the process by which the [[Borg]] added new members and new technology to the [[Borg Collective]].

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			[[File:Assimilationtubule.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|The beginning of the Assimilation process]]

	[[Assimilation]] is the process by which the [[Borg]] added new members and new technology to the [[Borg Collective]].		[[Assimilation]] is the process by which the [[Borg]] added new members and new technology to the [[Borg Collective]].

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	== Complications ==		== Complications ==
	Successful liberation of an assimilated drone depended largely on the relation between the period of time spent as a drone versus time spent as an individual. Adults and children who were assimilated for only a short time were often easily reintegrated back into their old lives following disconnection from the hive mind. However, drones that had spent the majority of their lives within the Collective resisted the very notion that they were better off as individuals, and could retain an admiration for aspects of [[Borg Philosophy]]. Such drones could feel small or lonely without ~~thevoices~~ of the entire Collective in their thoughts.		Successful liberation of an assimilated drone depended largely on the relation between the period of time spent as a drone versus time spent as an individual. Adults and children who were assimilated for only a short time were often easily reintegrated back into their old lives following disconnection from the hive mind. However, drones that had spent the majority of their lives within the Collective resisted the very notion that they were better off as individuals, and could retain an admiration for aspects of [[Borg Philosophy]]. Such drones could feel small or lonely without the voices of the entire Collective in their thoughts.

	In either case, the psychological impact of recovering one's individuality; and thus, the ability to feel the trauma of assimilation and the guilt of one's association with the Borg's atrocities, could be monumental.		In either case, the psychological impact of recovering one's individuality; and thus, the ability to feel the trauma of assimilation and the guilt of one's association with the Borg's atrocities, could be monumental.

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	In either case, the psychological impact of recovering one's individuality; and thus, the ability to feel the trauma of assimilation and the guilt of one's association with the Borg's atrocities, could be monumental.		In either case, the psychological impact of recovering one's individuality; and thus, the ability to feel the trauma of assimilation and the guilt of one's association with the Borg's atrocities, could be monumental.

	From a medical standpoint, there were many risks in leaving the Borg Collective, primarily when the implants ceased to suppress the immune system and the body's organs began rejecting implants that have been given sole dominion over vital functions. The extraction of these implants could be challenging even for a skilled surgeon. One known type of complication occurred when deactivated microscopic implants become lodged against one of the cranial nerves. Even after the successful removal of the cybernetics, the liberated drone might not have had access to medical technology that was sufficiently advanced to replace whatever body parts were amputated during assimilation. Certain implants, such as the [[Cortical Node]], [[Ocular Implant]], and [[Assimilation ~~Tubules~~]], could not be safely removed by Federation medicine as of 2378.		From a medical standpoint, there were many risks in leaving the Borg Collective, primarily when the implants ceased to suppress the immune system and the body's organs began rejecting implants that have been given sole dominion over vital functions. The extraction of these implants could be challenging even for a skilled surgeon. One known type of complication occurred when deactivated microscopic implants become lodged against one of the cranial nerves. Even after the successful removal of the cybernetics, the liberated drone might not have had access to medical technology that was sufficiently advanced to replace whatever body parts were amputated during assimilation. Certain implants, such as the [[Cortical Node]], [[Ocular Implant]], and [[Assimilation Tubule]]s, could not be safely removed by Federation medicine as of 2378.

	==References==		==References==

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	==References==		==References==

	Enterprise		<strong>Enterprise</strong>
	*Regeneration		*Regeneration

	Movies:		<strong>Movies:</strong>
	*Star Trek: First Contact		*Star Trek: First Contact

	Star Trek: The Next Generation		<strong>Star Trek: The Next Generation</strong>
	*Descent		*Descent
	*Family		*Family
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	*The Best of Both Worlds I & II		*The Best of Both Worlds I & II

	Star Trek: Voyager		<strong>Star Trek: Voyager</strong>
	*Collective		*Collective
	*Dark Frontier		*Dark Frontier

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	Following ''Voyager'''s sabotage of the central plexus, the Borg drones who had been connected to [[Unimatrix Zero]] were able to regain their individuality and mount a resistance against the Collective. They were not, at least initially, able to remove their Borg implants due to the urgency of the conflict. (VOY\|Unimatrix Zero, Part II)		Following ''Voyager'''s sabotage of the central plexus, the Borg drones who had been connected to [[Unimatrix Zero]] were able to regain their individuality and mount a resistance against the Collective. They were not, at least initially, able to remove their Borg implants due to the urgency of the conflict. (VOY\|Unimatrix Zero, Part II)

	Upon arriving in [[2378]] from an alternate future, [[Admiral]] [[Kathryn Janeway]] possessed several defenses against the Borg, including a [[neurolytic pathogen]] that prevented Borg nanoprobes from linking her to the hive mind while infecting the Collective. ({{VOY\|Endgame}})		Upon arriving in [[2378]] from an alternate future, [[Admiral]] [[Kathryn Janeway]] possessed several defenses against the Borg, including a [[neurolytic pathogen]] that prevented Borg nanoprobes from linking her to the hive mind while infecting the Collective. (VOY\|Endgame)

	== Complications ==		== Complications ==

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	From a medical standpoint, there were many risks in leaving the Borg Collective, primarily when the implants ceased to suppress the immune system and the body's organs began rejecting implants that have been given sole dominion over vital functions. The extraction of these implants could be challenging even for a skilled surgeon. One known type of complication occurred when deactivated microscopic implants become lodged against one of the cranial nerves. (VOY\|The Gift) Even after the successful removal of the cybernetics, the liberated drone might not have had access to medical technology that was sufficiently advanced to replace whatever body parts were amputated during assimilation. (VOY\|Unity\|Survival Instinct) Certain implants, such as the [[cortical node]], [[ocular implant]], and [[assimilation tubules]], could not be safely removed by Federation medicine as of 2378. (VOY\|The Gift\|Imperfection)		From a medical standpoint, there were many risks in leaving the Borg Collective, primarily when the implants ceased to suppress the immune system and the body's organs began rejecting implants that have been given sole dominion over vital functions. The extraction of these implants could be challenging even for a skilled surgeon. One known type of complication occurred when deactivated microscopic implants become lodged against one of the cranial nerves. (VOY\|The Gift) Even after the successful removal of the cybernetics, the liberated drone might not have had access to medical technology that was sufficiently advanced to replace whatever body parts were amputated during assimilation. (VOY\|Unity\|Survival Instinct) Certain implants, such as the [[cortical node]], [[ocular implant]], and [[assimilation tubules]], could not be safely removed by Federation medicine as of 2378. (VOY\|The Gift\|Imperfection)

	~~=== Related topics ===~~
	* [[Borg]]		[[Category: Database]][[Category: Borg Collective]]

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			'''Assimilation''' was the process by which the [[Borg]] added new members and new technology to the [[Borg Collective\|Collective]].
	'''Assimilation''' was the process by which the [[Borg]] added new members and new [[technology]] to the [[Borg Collective\|Collective]].

	Borg assimilation was predatory; every [[species]] the Borg encountered was assessed to determine whether its biological and technological distinctiveness was considered "worthy of being added to the Collective's perfection". If found to be so, the species was set upon and forcibly assimilated; the Collective considered the species' will in the matter "irrelevant". (TNG\|Q Who\|The Best of Both Worlds; VOY\|Mortal Coil, ''et al.'') As of the [[24th century]], the only species known to have been considered unworthy of assimilation were the [[Kazon]]. (VOY\|Mortal Coil)		Borg assimilation was predatory; every [[species]] the Borg encountered was assessed to determine whether its biological and technological distinctiveness was considered "worthy of being added to the Collective's perfection". If found to be so, the species was set upon and forcibly assimilated; the Collective considered the species' will in the matter "irrelevant". (TNG\|Q Who\|The Best of Both Worlds; VOY\|Mortal Coil, ''et al.'') As of the [[24th century]], the only species known to have been considered unworthy of assimilation were the [[Kazon]]. (VOY\|Mortal Coil)

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	Upon arriving in [[2378]] from an alternate future, [[Admiral]] [[Kathryn Janeway]] possessed several defenses against the Borg, including a [[neurolytic pathogen]] that prevented Borg nanoprobes from linking her to the hive mind while infecting the Collective. ({{VOY\|Endgame}})		Upon arriving in [[2378]] from an alternate future, [[Admiral]] [[Kathryn Janeway]] possessed several defenses against the Borg, including a [[neurolytic pathogen]] that prevented Borg nanoprobes from linking her to the hive mind while infecting the Collective. ({{VOY\|Endgame}})

	=== Complications ===		== Complications ==
	Successful liberation of an assimilated drone depended largely on the relation between the period of time spent as a drone versus time spent as an individual. Adults and children who were assimilated for only a short time were often easily reintegrated back into their old lives following disconnection from the hive mind. (TNG\|The Best of Both Worlds; VOY\|Unimatrix Zero, Part II) However, drones who had spent the majority of their lives within the Collective resisted the very notion that they were better off as individuals, and could retain an admiration for aspects of [[Borg philosophy]]. Such drones could feel small or lonely without the "voices" of the entire Collective in their thoughts. (TNG\|I Borg; VOY\|Scorpion, Part II)		Successful liberation of an assimilated drone depended largely on the relation between the period of time spent as a drone versus time spent as an individual. Adults and children who were assimilated for only a short time were often easily reintegrated back into their old lives following disconnection from the hive mind. (TNG\|The Best of Both Worlds; VOY\|Unimatrix Zero, Part II) However, drones who had spent the majority of their lives within the Collective resisted the very notion that they were better off as individuals, and could retain an admiration for aspects of [[Borg philosophy]]. Such drones could feel small or lonely without the "voices" of the entire Collective in their thoughts. (TNG\|I Borg; VOY\|Scorpion, Part II)

	In either case, the psychological impact of recovering one's individuality – and thus, the ability to feel the trauma of assimilation and the guilt of one's association with the Borg's atrocities, could be monumental. (TNG\|Family; VOY\|Survival Instinct)		In either case, the psychological impact of recovering one's individuality – and thus, the ability to feel the trauma of assimilation and the guilt of one's association with the Borg's atrocities, could be monumental. (TNG\|Family; VOY\|Survival Instinct)

	From a medical standpoint, there were many risks in leaving the Borg Collective, primarily when the implants ceased to suppress the immune system and the body's organs began rejecting implants that have been given sole dominion over vital functions. The extraction of these implants could be challenging even for a skilled surgeon. One known type of complication occurred when deactivated microscopic implants become lodged against one of the cranial nerves. (VOY\|The Gift) Even after the successful removal of the cybernetics, the liberated drone might not have had access to medical technology that was sufficiently advanced to replace whatever body parts were amputated during assimilation. (VOY\|Unity\|Survival Instinct) Certain implants, such as the [[cortical node]], [[ocular implant]], and [[assimilation tubules]], could not be safely removed by Federation medicine as of [[2378]]. (VOY\|The Gift\|Imperfection)		From a medical standpoint, there were many risks in leaving the Borg Collective, primarily when the implants ceased to suppress the immune system and the body's organs began rejecting implants that have been given sole dominion over vital functions. The extraction of these implants could be challenging even for a skilled surgeon. One known type of complication occurred when deactivated microscopic implants become lodged against one of the cranial nerves. (VOY\|The Gift) Even after the successful removal of the cybernetics, the liberated drone might not have had access to medical technology that was sufficiently advanced to replace whatever body parts were amputated during assimilation. (VOY\|Unity\|Survival Instinct) Certain implants, such as the [[cortical node]], [[ocular implant]], and [[assimilation tubules]], could not be safely removed by Federation medicine as of 2378. (VOY\|The Gift\|Imperfection)


	=== Related topics ===		=== Related topics ===
	* [[Borg]]		* [[Borg]]