The BORG (STAR TREK Cybernetic Organisms Explained)

Conquerer of thousands of species, highest population of any empire in the galaxy, remarkably resilient and adaptive. Weaknesses? Worf with a knife and Picard in the midst of a beserker fury. And all things called ‘Voyager’ xD

“Bionic Zombies” I’d never thought of them as that, but you’re right! Thanks for another great video!

Ah yes, the Borg... I had some nightmares about those when I was younger. My dad was watching the movie and the idea of creatures that forcefully converted you into one of their own was rather terrifying. Now, though, I find it intriguing. I do enjoy species and races that, rather than outright kill you, transformed a person in the way of transmutation of the body or mind. Feels more insidious in that regard. Of course, I would be terrified if these sort of things existed in real life but we thankfully have no need to worry. Great video, good sir! Please keep your hard work and have a wonderful day.

This isn't part of my program. I'm a doctor, not a door stop

If you're able to board the Borg ship, they seem to prefer fighting hand to hand as they want to assimilate rather than kill. They're able to adapt to any energy weapon, but remain vulnerable to physical attacks. Therefore, what the Federation should do in fighting the Borg, is build ships specifically to fight the Borg that are fitted with massive railguns. They would have some of the regular energy weapons as well, but would be meant to be used only when necessary to allow an escape or finishing opportunity, using them as little as possible because of the Borg's adaptability. Hand-held railguns would be the most ideal weapon against the Borg for Federation crew against the Borg drones. However, if the quick speed of the rounds had them able to be adapted to, then all crew on these ships would also be highly trained in Martial Arts, and their primary weapons would instead be things such as throwing knives, swords and tomahawks, since it seems certain that the Borg never adapt to take the slower strikes as from a sword. The primary flaw in the Federation's strategy in fighting the Borg appears to be the belief that higher technology is somehow the answer to beating them, rather than reverting to older technology.

“The line must drawn here, this far no further! I will make them pay for what they’ve done!”

They are probably the most powerful army any conqueror could dream of.

You cut off the best line of the EMH "I'm a doctor not a doorstop". Felt the same as Dr. McCoy saying "damn it Jim I'm a doctor not a ....." 😆

The Borg's personal shield always reminds me of the body shields in Dune. I can't help but wonder if the slow blade penetrates the shield.

50 years of watching Sci/Fi of every kind & the Borg are still my favourite baddies.

I never understood why Picard didn't simply replicate some Remington 870's and just start dumping rounds.

"Captain.... They've adapted!!!" I always loved that line from Worf

I like to think that the borg hive mind is a virtual space like in The Matrix. That they exist as individuals in that space and live on an accelerated dream time like in Inception. They have happy lives and vote on what action to take next and express themselves creatively in their virtual world.

Zuccerborg

It would be fascinating to have a Borg origin story, where they start out with nascent implants here and then and grouped hive minds (like a military squadron) before devolving into a totalitarian dystopia where everyone of the species is forced into the hive mind and implants. Or perhaps that would hit a bit too close to home Black Mirror style.

One of my Favorite Star trek villains.

The Borg have to be one of the most chilling and dangerous of all sci-fi villains. Especially given how they just keep coming and keep getting stronger the more you fight them until they're strong enough to assimilate you.

Resistance is and always has been… Futile.

Would you consider covering anything in the Warhammer 40K Universe. I only just started playing a few Warhammer games I bought and their is so much to learn.

Who here still have nightmares of them as a kid in 2000s, don't leave me hanging.