Object
Borg Activation Program (Vessel Interface)
An intangible, executable software routine resident in the derelict Borg vessel’s systems that manifests when a drone briefly detaches and manipulates a corridor control panel. The program does not occupy physical space but registers as a rapid sequence of panel lights and interface pulses, a burst of machine commands routed through an arm‑rest link. Crew members watch the drone trigger the sequence, then reseal into its stasis slot; Data inspects the empty slot and the arm‑rest interface that enabled the execution.
2 appearances
Purpose
To task and command individual drones via the ship’s networked interfaces, enabling autonomous activation, panel-level control of vessel systems, and brief external deployment of collective agents.
Significance
Serves as the decisive clue that transforms the derelict from inert wreckage into a living, networked threat: the program proves the collective can remotely activate members and control ship systems, forcing immediate tactical and ethical reevaluation by Picard, Riker and the away team.
Appearances in the Narrative
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