"Scorpion" Line-by-Line

[kathrynjaneway]

Briefing Room

JANEWAY: We don't know exactly how many vessels are out there, but their space appears to be vast. It includes thousands of solar systems, all Borg. We are no doubt entering the heart of their territory. There's no going around it but there may be a way through it.

 

[Brian]

CHAKOTAY: Before the probe was disabled, it picked up a narrow corridor of space devoid of Borg activity. We've nicknamed it the Northwest Passage.

 

[kathrynjaneway]

TORRES: Unfortunately, the passage is filled with intense gravimetric distortions, probably caused by a string of quantum singularities.

 

[Brian]

PARIS: Better to ride the rapids than face the hive.

 

[kathrynjaneway]

CHAKOTAY: Exactly. We're going to set a course for that corridor. and go into full Tactical Alert. Where do we stand with weapons?

 

[Leandar]

Tuvok: I have reprogrammed the phaser banks to a rotating modulation, but I suspect a Borg vessel will adapt quickly.

 

[kathrynjaneway]

CHAKOTAY: We can use every edge. Ensign?

 

[Leandar]

Harry: I've already configured the long-range sensors to scan for transwarp signatures. An early warning system.

 

[Brian]

CHAKOTAY: Good work. Doctor, how are you coming on the medical front?

 

[Leandar]

Doctor: I've analyzed every square millimeter of the Borg corpse we recovered three months ago. I'm closer to understanding how their assimilation technology works, and I might be able to create some sort of medical defense.

 

[kathrynjaneway]

CHAKOTAY: Redouble your efforts. This is your top priority. Neelix, I doubt we can resupply the ship any time soon.

 

[Leandar]

Neelix: No problem, sir. I'm working on a plan to extend our food and replicator rations.

 

[Brian]

JANEWAY: We have to act fast. The Borg have captured one of our probes. they know we're out here. We'll do everything in our power to avoid a direct confrontation, but if and when we do engage the Borg, I'm confident that we'll be ready. I have faith in each and every one of you. Let's do it.

 

[kathrynjaneway]

CHAKOTAY: I want to cut down on the time it takes to seal off the decks.

 

[Leandar]

Harry: In case we take on some uninvited guests.

 

[Brian]

CHAKOTAY: Exactly. And I want to increase the magnitude of the forcefields.

 

[LeadHead]

Doctor: These Injection Tubuoles are the first step in the Borg Assimilation Process. Once inside the skin they release a series of nanoprobes into the Bloodstream.

 

[Leandar]

Kes: Maybe we can develop some kind of protective shielding against them.

 

[LeadHead]

Doctor: Doubtful. The Tubuoles are capable of penetrating any known alloy or energy field. Which means our battle must be waged inside he body itself. The first tissue to be attacked by the nanoprobes is the victims blood. Assimilation is almost instantaneous.

 

[Leandar]

Kes: They take over the blood-cell functions like a virus.