Star Trek Armada II - GAMING

Armada II Manual 10/19/01 10:22 AM Page 46BORG COLLECTIVEBORG COLLECTIVECOMBAT SHIPSColony ShipThe huge Borg Colony Ships are the ultimate planetassimilation weapon. The planetary assault beam firedfrom the tip of the Colony Ship is used to eliminatecities and planetary defenses, and then a swarm ofdrones is beamed onto the planet surface.InterceptorThe Interceptor’s function in the Collective is to identifyunassimilated vessels and stations, determine theirpotential value, and assimilate or eliminate them basedon its evaluation. The Interceptor is equipped with anenergy beam.DetectorThe Detector’s function in the Collective is to exploreareas of space, evaluate their importance, and reportthe results to the Collective. The Detector is equippedwith a forward-firing energy cannon. The Detectorrequires a minimal crew to perform its function.Special Weapon: Tachyon Detection GridThe Detector can be adapted to use a Tachyon Detection Grid, allowing it tolocate cloaked ships within its sensor range.WedgeThe Wedge is one of the Collective’s key tools inassimilation. Armed with pulse phasers and themaneuverability to get in close to an enemy vessel, theWedge can lock a vessel in its holding beam as it sendsboarding parties onto enemy ships.Note: Borg boarding parties can only be transported onto a ship whoseshields are down. Transport Attack will direct the ship to fire at an enemyvessel until the shields are down, and then drones will begin transportingaboard. In addition, the Wedge must also lower its own shields during thetransport process, leaving it vulnerable to enemy fire.Special Weapon: Transwarp DriveThe Interceptor can be adapted with a Transwarp Drive. This modificationallows the Interceptor to instantaneously move to a location currently withinline-of-sight of the Collective or its allies, regardless of the distance.AssimilatorThe Assimilator’s function in the Collective is to assimilateor destroy all unassimilated vessels and stations. Itis equipped with high yield energy torpedoes.Special Weapon: Auto-AssimilatorThe Assimilator can be adapted with an Auto-Assimilator. This beam transfersthe crew of an enemy ship from its target and incorporates them into theCollective on board the Assimilator.HarbingerThe Harbinger’s function in the Collective is to providelong-range artillery assault capabilities against enemyfleets and installations. The Harbinger is armed withlong-range high-yield torpedoes.SphereThe Sphere’s function in the Collective is to assimilateor destroy all unassimilated vessels and stations. TheSphere is equipped with an energy beam and requires amoderate number of drones to accomplish its function.Special Weapon: RegenerationThe Sphere can be adapted to engage its regenerativesystems. Regenerating the Sphere temporarily increasesits repair rate and shield recharge rate.46 47