Here is an alternate Borg faction patch that expands upon the
excellent work of Jacob Lee -- the graphics are from Borg v1.2

The borg in this patch have:

TECH: Planetary Networks, Biogenetics

DATALINKS:
+3 PROBE:    "Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated."
+2 EFFICIENCY: A collective government and an advanced comprehensive
adaptability.
-4 PLANET:   "Planet is an irrelevant species. It cannot be
assimilated, only exploited and used for our purposes."
-2 GROWTH:   Little innate reproductive capability. Relies on
assimilation of other species for growth.
-2 RESEARCH: Must accomplish research objectives through assimilation
             Bases immune to mind control
             May not chose Democratic politics

The dialogue has been modified to reflect a more accurate borg
attitude. The increased probe, because of the borg's "mind control"
aka assimulating strengths. It suffers, despite it's strengths, from
an eneffective growth and a crippling research score. Its huge
strengths are countered by a dearth in planet points, making it
vulnerable to psi attack.

This is somewhat of an interesting faction to play: It can seem
underpowered at the start of the game, when threatened by mind worms,
or overpowered later on in the game when facing off against other
factions.  Unless all factions unite against The Borg later on in the
game, it can be a most invincible enemy, much like the Borg from STNG
we know so well.

Joseph Balderson
ay527@torfree.net