General Information -

Since the Borg are in part technology themselves, they are perhaps the most technologically advanced race known.  It is their nature to improve themselves by locating and assimilating technology which is highly advanced, and will augment their own capabilities.  It is important to note that the Borg do not assimilate technology or species which they consider inferior, opting to destroy that which they consider to be lesser species.

Control Interface - Much like other races of the galaxy, the Borg utilize tactile computer control interfaces in conjunction with their neural link to the Collective.  These user operated panels permit a Drone to input data into the central computer or other systems of a Borg vessel.  A control interface such as those found on Borg vessels generally permit the display of feedback information or to show the results of an inputted command sequence.  These control interfaces vary in function, based on the technological capabilities and system needs which the individual interface terminal is applied to.  These terminals are capable of a wide variety of output, including;  vocal, visual and sensor-based commands from the Collective.

Alcove- A port located in a Borg vessel which individual Drones can attach themselves to.   These terminals serve a wide variety of functions, such as; serving as a direct link to the Collective; Absorbtion of power; Regeneration of damaged components; Access to library databank information.  These Alcoves contain access terminals and serve as the functional duty stations for the Borg Drones that are located aboard Borg spacecraft. 

Autonomous Regeneration Sequencers - Technological devices utilized to regenerate damaged or removed components of Borg technology.   This particular component of technology was assimilated from species 259.

Borg Alphanumerics - The Borg equivilant of a "written" language.  All information within the Collective is transmitted and stored in this alphanumeric sequencing.

Data-Link - A component used in monitoring and storing information on individual Drones of the Borg Collective.

Drone - The standard Borg unit.  Each Drone is cybernetically enhanced and biologically modified during initial assimilation, granting them several advantages over ordinary biological beings.  For example, the typical Borg Drone has superior physical strength and intelligence, the ability to survive the vacuum of space without protective gear and various other enhancements.  Each Borg Drone is linked to the Collective via Borg neural-transceiver technology. 

Nanoprobe - A microscopic robot used to assimilate the blood cells which serve as the first stage of the assimilation process.   These nanoprobes are able to reprogram the DNA of the assimilated being. 

Power Distribution Node - Part of the power distribution system aboard Borg space vessels that serves to transfer power and the mental energy of the Collective throughout the ship.  These distribution nodes are an integral part of the Borg ability to adapt in combat scenarios, and allow a Borg ship to function even if seventy percent of the ship is destroyed.