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| + | |name = Species 8472 bio-ship |
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| − | [[File:BorgCubeSacrifice.jpg|thumb|Aft view]] |
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| − | The '''bioship''' was an organic vessel that was used by [[Species 8472]] and had a similar genetic makeup to their pilots. The bioships, and Species 8472 themselves, were resistant to [[assimilation]] by the [[Borg]] and had enough firepower to destroy a Borg ship with only a couple of shots. The bioships contained a series of vein-like conduits which carried [[electrodynamic fluid]], possibly for use as an [[energy]] source. |
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| + | |caption = Forward view |
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| + | |owner = [[Species 8472]] |
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| + | |active = [[2370s]] |
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| + | |crew = 1 |
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| + | |armament = 1 [[directed energy weapon]] |
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| + | |image2 = Borg cube sacrifice.jpg |
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| + | |caption2 = Aft view |
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| + | }} |
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| + | {{disambiguation|the general vessel type|organic-based vessel|rd=Bio-ship}} |
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| + | The '''Species 8472 bio-ship''' was a type of [[organic-based vessel]] used by [[Species 8472]] in large numbers during their [[invasion]] of the [[Milky Way Galaxy]] in [[2373]]. ({{VOY|Scorpion}}) |
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| + | ==History== |
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| − | Eight of these ships could collect and combine their firepower, using an [[Species 8472 energy focusing ship|energy focusing ship]], which enabled them to fire a blast so powerful it could destroy a [[planet]]. When the Borg entered [[fluidic space]], they were forced back by this resistance. Defense against these ships was found by the crew of {{USS|Voyager}}, in the form of modified Borg [[nanoprobe]]s. ({{VOY|Scorpion|Scorpion, Part II|Prey}}) |
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| + | In [[2373]], the [[Borg]] provoked a [[Borg-Species 8472 War|war]] with Species 8472 by invading [[fluidic space]]. Species 8472 defeated the Borg and launched their own counter-invasion of the Milky Way, sending hundreds of bio-ships through a string of [[quantum singularity|quantum singularities]] in a region of space later nicknamed the "[[Northwest Passage]]". |
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| + | Near the end of that year, the {{USS|Voyager}} discovered a single regenerating bio-ship amongst the debris of 15 [[Borg cube]]s. The ship fired on ''Voyager'', knocking it off-course before ''Voyager'' escaped. Many more bio-ships were detected as ''Voyager'' traveled deeper into Borg space. ({{VOY|Scorpion}}) |
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| + | After forging an alliance with the Borg, the ''Voyager'' crew developed [[nanoprobe]]-based [[bio-molecular warhead]]s effective against Species 8472. [[Seven of Nine]] then took ''Voyager'' into fluidic space to force a confrontation; ''Voyager'' successfully destroyed four bio-ships within fluidic space, and thirteen more after it returned to normal space. Faced with this weapon, the remaining bio-ships retreated to fluidic space en masse. ({{VOY|Scorpion, Part II}}) |
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| + | One damaged bio-ship was left behind in the [[Delta Quadrant]]. It was chased by a [[Hirogen]] hunting party for six months and eventually abandoned by its pilot above an [[asteroid]]. ({{VOY|Prey}}) |
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| − | * {{NCwiki|Species 8472 battleship}} |
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| + | A bio-ship was composed of [[DNA|genetically]] similar organic material to Species 8472 and thus shared their resistance to [[technology]] and weakness to modified nanoprobes. The ship was highly resistant to conventional weaponry and could regenerate itself if damaged. The [[hull]] was also impervious to [[sensor]]s and [[tractor beam]]s. It also had energy shields. Each bio-ship was piloted by a single individual. |
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| + | Bio-ships were armed with a single forward-mounted [[directed energy weapon]] powerful enough to destroy Borg cubes with a few shots. Eight bio-ships, directing their firepower into an [[Species 8472 energy focusing ship|energy focusing ship]], were capable of destroying a [[planet]]. Equipped with an [[antimatter]]-based [[warp]] [[propulsion system]], the ship could operate both in its native medium of fluidic space and in the [[vacuum]] of normal space, and open quantum singularities to pass between the two. When in flight, the three fins on the bio-ship's rear section were extended. |
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| + | Internally, the bio-ship had structures resembling flesh and bones. There was a network of [[organic conduit]]s that carried [[electrodynamic fluid]], possibly as an [[energy]] source, as well as a [[binary matrix]] laced with [[neuropeptide]]s that may have functioned as a [[computer core]]. The bio-ship could dock to another vessel by "dissolving" through to its interior. ({{VOY|Scorpion|Scorpion, Part II}}) |
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| + | When first encountered by {{USS|Voyager}} in [[2373]], it was identified as a [[biomass]], and was impervious to [[Federation]] technology. It did not register as a [[starship]] on [[sensor]]s, however, it did register as [[organic]] [[bioreading]]s, but the sensors could not penetrate the [[hull]]. Furthermore, a [[transporter lock]] could not be established on the ship, nor did the [[tractor beam]] have an effect on it. It was first suggested by [[Chakotay]] of possibly being a [[space-dwelling organism]] or a [[biological weapon]]. ({{VOY|Scorpion}}) |
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| + | File:Bioship interior.jpg|Bio-ship interior supports |
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| + | File:Damaged wall aboard bio-ship.jpg|Bio-ship corridor (damaged) |
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| + | File:Organic conduits with Electrodynamic fluid.jpg|Organic conduits |
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| + | File:Species 8472 computer core.jpg|Binary matrix |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | ==Ships of the class== |
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| + | :''See: [[Unnamed Species 8472 bio-ships]]'' |
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| + | ==Appendices== |
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| + | The final draft of {{e|Scorpion}} gave the following description of this type of ship during the initial long-range viewing, "''…a small, organic-looking {{small|BIO-MASS}} on the [Borg Cube's] hull. It's bulbous and ashen. Strange.''" As they magnified the screen, "''We can now see what looks like the body of a "[[squid]]" attached to the hull…no [[tentacle]]…but it definitely looks like an organism of some kind.''" |
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| ⚫ | The Species 8472 bio-ship concept art was designed a by [[Steve Burg]] and completed on {{d|13|April|1997}}. The design was inspired by "sea creatures", so noted in the script, and should be capable of latching on to a Borg ship and look good flying in formation. (''[[Star Trek Voyager: A Celebration]]'', p. 206) It was created as a [[CGI]] model built by [[Foundation Imaging]]'s senior supervising visual effects animator, [[Adam Lebowitz]]. Their two forms of weaponry were devised by Visual Effects Supervisor [[Ronald B. Moore]] and Visual Effects Coordinator [[Cheryl Gluckstern]]. (''[[Cinefantastique]]'', Vol. 29, No. 6/7, p. 95) |
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| + | *{{mbeta|Nicor class}} |
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Latest revision as of 20:14, 19 June 2023
The Species 8472 bio-ship was a type of organic-based vessel used by Species 8472 in large numbers during their invasion of the Milky Way Galaxy in 2373. (VOY: "Scorpion")
History
In 2373, the Borg provoked a war with Species 8472 by invading fluidic space. Species 8472 defeated the Borg and launched their own counter-invasion of the Milky Way, sending hundreds of bio-ships through a string of quantum singularities in a region of space later nicknamed the "Northwest Passage".
Near the end of that year, the USS Voyager discovered a single regenerating bio-ship amongst the debris of 15 Borg cubes. The ship fired on Voyager, knocking it off-course before Voyager escaped. Many more bio-ships were detected as Voyager traveled deeper into Borg space. (VOY: "Scorpion")
After forging an alliance with the Borg, the Voyager crew developed nanoprobe-based bio-molecular warheads effective against Species 8472. Seven of Nine then took Voyager into fluidic space to force a confrontation; Voyager successfully destroyed four bio-ships within fluidic space, and thirteen more after it returned to normal space. Faced with this weapon, the remaining bio-ships retreated to fluidic space en masse. (VOY: "Scorpion, Part II")
One damaged bio-ship was left behind in the Delta Quadrant. It was chased by a Hirogen hunting party for six months and eventually abandoned by its pilot above an asteroid. (VOY: "Prey")
Technical data
Bio-ship console
A bio-ship was composed of genetically similar organic material to Species 8472 and thus shared their resistance to technology and weakness to modified nanoprobes. The ship was highly resistant to conventional weaponry and could regenerate itself if damaged. The hull was also impervious to sensors and tractor beams. It also had energy shields. Each bio-ship was piloted by a single individual.
Bio-ships were armed with a single forward-mounted directed energy weapon powerful enough to destroy Borg cubes with a few shots. Eight bio-ships, directing their firepower into an energy focusing ship, were capable of destroying a planet. Equipped with an antimatter-based warp propulsion system, the ship could operate both in its native medium of fluidic space and in the vacuum of normal space, and open quantum singularities to pass between the two. When in flight, the three fins on the bio-ship's rear section were extended.
Internally, the bio-ship had structures resembling flesh and bones. There was a network of organic conduits that carried electrodynamic fluid, possibly as an energy source, as well as a binary matrix laced with neuropeptides that may have functioned as a computer core. The bio-ship could dock to another vessel by "dissolving" through to its interior. (VOY: "Scorpion", "Scorpion, Part II")
When first encountered by USS Voyager in 2373, it was identified as a biomass, and was impervious to Federation technology. It did not register as a starship on sensors, however, it did register as organic bioreadings, but the sensors could not penetrate the hull. Furthermore, a transporter lock could not be established on the ship, nor did the tractor beam have an effect on it. It was first suggested by Chakotay of possibly being a space-dwelling organism or a biological weapon. (VOY: "Scorpion")
Ships of the class
Appendices
Background information
The final draft of "Scorpion" gave the following description of this type of ship during the initial long-range viewing, "…a small, organic-looking BIO-MASS on the [Borg Cube's] hull. It's bulbous and ashen. Strange." As they magnified the screen, "We can now see what looks like the body of a "squid" attached to the hull…no tentacle…but it definitely looks like an organism of some kind."
The Species 8472 bio-ship concept art was designed a by Steve Burg and completed on 13 April 1997. The design was inspired by "sea creatures", so noted in the script, and should be capable of latching on to a Borg ship and look good flying in formation. (Star Trek Voyager: A Celebration, p. 206) It was created as a CGI model built by Foundation Imaging's senior supervising visual effects animator, Adam Lebowitz. Their two forms of weaponry were devised by Visual Effects Supervisor Ronald B. Moore and Visual Effects Coordinator Cheryl Gluckstern. (Cinefantastique, Vol. 29, No. 6/7, p. 95)
The bio-ship was featured in the menu screen of the VOY Season 6 DVD. However, Species 8472 does not appear in the sixth season of Voyager.
Apocrypha
In Star Trek Online, this ship is identified as a Nicor-class cruiser.
External link
- Nicor class at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works