The Last Appearance of the Real Borg in Star Trek: Prodigy
Star Trek: Prodigy season 1 had an episode that featured what is likely the last appearance of the franchise's real Borg. This article explores the significance of this appearance and the future of the Borg in the Star Trek universe.
The Significance of Prodigy's Encounter with the Borg
Star Trek: Prodigy season 1 made waves with its episode 'Let Sleeping Borg Lie,' which featured the last appearance of the classic Borg in the franchise. The misfit crew of the USS Protostar ventured into a Borg cube in a daring mission to obtain information on the Living Construct, a dangerous weapon planted by their former captor, the Diviner.
Dal R'El is attacked by a Borg drone during the Star Trek: Prodigy season 1 episode,
This encounter marked a significant connection to the wider Star Trek universe and provided entertainment for fans of all ages, despite the show being marketed as a children's series. The appearance of the classic Borg in Prodigy season 1 holds a special distinction for the modern franchise, especially considering the developments in other Star Trek shows.
The Fate of the Classic Borg in Star Trek
The ending of Star Trek: Picard season 3 has raised questions about the future of the classic Borg in the franchise. Following the events in Picard seasons 2 and 3, it is now unlikely that the original Borg will make another appearance, except possibly in flashbacks.
The modern Star Trek shows have featured variations of the Borg, with Picard seasons 2 and 3 introducing a new Collective under the control of Agnes Jurati. This fresh perspective on the Borg's future has opened up new potential for the species, paving the way for an alliance with Starfleet.
The Future of the Borg in Star Trek
With the original Borg Collective destroyed, the future of the species holds unprecedented potential. Agnes Jurati's new Borg Collective, vastly different from the classic Borg, now stands as the only surviving Borg in the galaxy. This Collective, formed after merging with the Borg Queen from an alternate timeline, has embraced a kinder and more peaceful approach, diverging from the forced assimilation tactics of the classic Borg.
Alison Pill as Agnes Jurati/The Borg Queen in Star Trek: Picard.
Moreover, the recent events in Picard's season 2 finale saw the Borg Collective seeking provisional membership in the Federation, marking a historic shift in the Star Trek universe. For the first time, the entire Borg Collective may align with Starfleet as allies, reshaping the perception of the Borg in the franchise.
