Chapter 16: Vessels and Technology

At the request of one of my reviewers, this chapter will classify and explain the new starships and technology the Borg will use in this story, including some that has not yet been revealed. Enjoy!

Borg Vessels:

Mark 2 Cube: Simply an upgraded Cube, this class of vessel comprises most of the Borg fleet. Equipped with the latest technology, the Cube is armed with sixty high yield Borg disruptors, capable of operating in both beam and pulse modes, and 20 Chronoton torpedo launchers. Its hull is protected by double layered adaptive shielding and bio nano hull armor.

Battle Cube: A larger version of the Cube built to go toe to toe with larger Kreedak fleets. The Battle Cube is 70 percent larger than a standard Cube. It is armed with 120 high yield disruptors, 50 Chronoton torpedo launchers and 4 Subspace Cannons, one on each vertical side. The Battle Cube typically operates in a 3 to ratio with standard Cubes.

Carrier Cube: Developed by Commander Ger Dah after his appointment as a Borg Commander. The Carrier Cube carries half the weapons of a standard Cube, but also carries 2,000 fighter craft that can be launched in less than 5 minutes.

Demon's Tooth: Originally developed in a future timeline by a grown Sinal, the sole surviving Demon's Tooth traveled back in time to prevent the fall of the Borg. Though the future Sinal was killed by a Kreedak poison, her vessel survived and was developed into a new class of Borg vessel designed for destroying enemy installations and planets. The Demon's Tooth's main weapon is a massively powerful disruptor capable of obliterating any yet encountered space installation or vessel with a single shot. It can also be used in groups of three to destroy an entire planet within thirty seconds. Other than its main cannon the Demon's Tooth is only armed with 30 disruptors and 7 torpedo launchers. An interesting fact about the Demon's Tooth is that it is powered by an Omega Particle Reactor. This is necessary for the main weapon. The ship itself is an elongated diamond shape the height of 4 Cubes and the width of 2.

Mark 2 Probe: The Mark 2 Probe has been adapted from service as a scout to serve as an electronic warfare vessel. Forging most of its armaments and armed with only 2 disruptors, the Probe is equipped with high powered subspace jammers and stealth generators, making the ship and any near it almost impossible to target or even see on sensors.

Diamond Flagship: The only vessel of its kind, the diamond flagship is Queen Alissa's personal flagship and is more of a mobile battlestation than a warship. The ship itself is 8,000 meters long and 9,000 meters high and powered by seven Omega molecule reactors. It is heavily armed; boasting 3,500 high yield disruptors, 1,500 Chronoton torpedo launchers, 20 subspace cannons and 6 Demon's Tooth planetary disruptors. It is defended by ten layers of adaptive shielding and heavy bio nano hull armor. It is almost never seen without a very strong escort fleet, though it is certainly capable of engaging entire enemy fleets on its own.

Dark Bio Ship: Constructed in Fluidic Space, Dark Bio Ships are over twice the size of 8472 bio ships and are used to support Borg fleets in combat. Their hulls are jet black as their name suggests. They are crewed by 3 cloned 8472 drones and armed with 1 heavy bio beam in the nose and 3 medium bio beams mounted in the wings. Their hulls are protected by bio nano hull armor ad adaptive shielding.

Borg War Cruiser: The first vessel developed as part of Alissa's independent drone program. The War Cruiser is a 1 kilometer long rectangle with two large read sweeping wings near the rear engine matrix. Four smaller curved spines are clustered around the nose that power a subspace cannon. Other weapons include 30 disruptors and 20 Chronoton torpedo launchers. The weapon points are modular and can be changed anytime depending on the will of the ship's captain. Defenses consist of adaptive shielding and bio nano hull armor.

Claw class light cruiser: A light support vessel that operates in concert with the War Cruiser, but half the size. The Claw is armed with 20 disruptors and 10 Chronoton torpedo launchers. It is defended by adaptive shielding and bio nano hull armor.

Mobile Unimatrix: A mobile base capable of transwarp and 1/2 impulse. Based on the Demon's Tooth but nearly twice the size, with four cube shaped structures extending from the center. The mobile Unimatrix contains a shipyard, cloning facilities, a factory and a command node. They are armed with 300 disruptors and 70 torpedo launchers. Defenses are standard with the exception of subspace jammers to hide the Unimatrix from enemy sensors. Onboard carrier bays hold 700 fighters for defense. Mobile Unimatrix vessels are used by the Independent Drone Fleet and very few were built.

Fighters:

Dagger Interceptor: The most common type of Borg fighter. The Dagger is approximately the size of a Starfleet Runabout but is shaped more like a dagger, hence the name. The Dagger is armed with two rapid fire disruptors and a single micro torpedo launcher. It can also be fitted with up to 4 full size torpedoes on the wings, but this will reduce the fighter's maneuverability. The ship is defended by adaptive shielding and standard Borg armor.

Duel Dagger Bomber: A twin hulled version of the Dagger, the Duel Dagger was developed to swarm and destroy enemy capital ships. It is armed with 4 turreted pulse disruptors and 1 Chronoton torpedo launcher with an 8 torpedo magazine. It is defended by adaptive shielding and heavy armor.

New Drones:

Mark 2 Tactical Drone: The new foot soldiers of the Borg. Created from Jem'hadar and data on human augments, the Mk2 Tactical drone has twice the strength and speed of an assimilated human. They are born as individuals but spend 18-20 simulated years in Alissa's virtual academy. They are 2.5 meters in height and covered in a complete suit of Borg armor that includes a Jem'hadar shrouding system. They are armed with two shoulder mounted disruptors, 2 wrist mounted assimilation dart guns and an antimatter rifle. They are deployed in divisions of 1,500 to 100,000.

Slasher Drones: Slasher drones are warriors created for maximum speed and dexterity. They are protected by Borg shielding and a Voth personal cloak. They are equipped with 2 wrist mounted assimilation dart guns, twin disruptor pistols and several throwing knives. They also have jump jets build into their feet and back for added jumping ability. They are independent drones but have the ability to connect to the hive mind to transfer data or download instructions.

Exo-suit drone: Basically a standard drone wearing an armored battle suit. The suited drone stands 3 meters tall and is armed with twin heavy disruptors in shoulder mounts, a miniature cutting beam in the left arm and an antimatter autocannon in the right. Protected by shielding and bio nano hull armor. Exo suits were developed to combat Kreedak heavy infantry and vehicles.

Technology:

Bio Nano Hull Armor: Developed from a combination of 8472 and Endgre dissipation armor combined with Borg armor plating. Nearly impervious to energy weapons and also highly resistant to kinetic weapons, bio nano hull armor takes time to create but is produced at hundreds of Borg manufacturing worlds.

So how was that? Sorry about the story interruption. The main story will continue next chapter where something will change as the Borg Kreedak War heats up. See ya all then, and don't forget to review! The Emperor protects.

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