Nice video! I didn't think anyone used Borg stuff anymore. I still think it's hilarious that the Borg see the Kazon and just nope themselves out. Personally I think Kazon are that no name off brand Transformers toy your grandparents got you that's 'just the same' as the real thing, meaning Klingons.
Always a good time. Thanks for the video Stu1701! Reminded me that I need to have more fun in my builds, so I opened a bunch of weapon packs for assimilate beams and wouldn't you know it, I got an omni. :)
Why would anyone want to RP as this nightmare, I literally can’t think of anything more horrific than been assimilated (actually that’s not quite true the Reapers from mass Effect top the Borg for horror but it’s close) turning the borgs tech against them I can go with but not the wanting to be a Borg. Also I love that Dis to the Kazon.
People have been wanting playable Borg for years. Look through the comments on this or some of my other videos, you'll still see people talking about wanting actual playable Borg ships or even a Borg player faction. I don't think either of these will ever happen, so I'm just here trying to alter an alternative. As for the Kazon comment, that's just canon.
No nanite disruptors? The nanite disruptors and bio-photon torpedoes is what I started with. Plasmonic leech, multi-tractor arrays, the Borg ship set and Borg weapon set and all the Borg consoles. There's also a Borg vanity shield which I used for my liberated Borg character before they were far enough along to unlock the Omega tier.
I forgot about the Nanite Disruptors, I was very focused on plasma when putting this together since the in-game Borg use plasma, but you're right, those could work too. They'd probably be more budget friendly too, since without plasma there wouldn't be any need for the Altamid set; the only disruptor set in the game is from an episode reward. Plasmonic Leech and Multi-Tractor array do sound borg like in their function, but they don't look very borg like (not green enough), and I was worried they'd look too emersion breaking, but I suppose they could still work for the build if that doesn't bother you. I did mean to talk about the Liberated Borg vanity shield, but forgot to. Yeah, it's a thing, but it emulates the texture of the Liberated Borg Juggernaut, but it doesn't really give the vibe of an assimilated ship to me. The old Omega rep set gives my me the vibe of assimilated ship like in Star Trek Armada, which had spots of borg tech smattered over the hull.
I know I'm late but for the final touch to my Borg of Prey (i use the Klingon Recruitment T6 Bop) i slapped the Breen shield from the side shuffled Breen storyarc. Looks a lot like a TNG Cubus skin.
Thanks for explaining everything so well, I'm new to the game and there's so much to learn! I hope someday I can obtain the borg stuff as its the style I want to look.
There is a whole book with Picard and Spock where they explicitly say that the planet inhabited by living machines that Voyager six crashed on was, in fact, the Borg homeworld.
Regarding the retro-fit assimilator and the dispersing nano-probe consoles. You mentioned that the assimilator causes ships to become pets, but the nano-probe turns shiips into probes. I do not have the assimilator, but i still get some ships following me as assimilated version of themselves... such as Voth Citadel ships in the sphere. TL/DR: the nano-probe console also CAN assimilate ships to follow you as pets for a time.
When I think of borg, I think of Voyager. So I usually use altimid plasma because voyager shows the beams being different, also the defiant looks ridiculous with the visuals, such a good solid build you can use on a lot of ships
@@Stu1701 My Main ship is the Legendary Intrepid decked out with Borg visuals, though it was still made using phsers because I didn't realize there were the Borg Beams back when i made the build
Think ima visit this type of build on the Legendary Sovereign, since if we go by the films, the borg attempted to capture the ship. im sure some technology remains on said ship.. >.>
I been wanting to make one of these for an epg build but not having unconventional tactics is holding me up. I like how many borg console options they have now though.
You technicaly can play as a borg BUT its a liberated borg! think thats the nearest you would get ...As you say they aint gonna make it a playable faction ect and plenty of duty officers in game too ...Yes you have the borg Juggernaught ( i was lucky enough to get 2 of them from the themed borg lock boxes back in the day ...and being the nice player that i am gave one to a friend in our fleet ..and also put the borg lockboxes in the fleet bank and someone else got one out of them! ) TBH the borg juggernaought flys like a lump of lead unless you build it right or have the right skills set up)......AS ITS NOW nearly a year since you posted the vid ....i havent been fortunate enough to get the borg ascimilator out of the boxes ( i only spend a bit each month on zen and use it on my various alts ..especialy newish ones to buy duty officer slots, inventory and bank 1st or buy out an event if i know i will be short by a day or two to complete them ..after that then i buy some keys but dont do it often ..im a lifetime sub player ....NOW that needs some overhaul and looking at ...especialy the captians table ...its a total dead zone if you go there !
Is the borg set still worth it in 2023 ? I have it collecting dust in my bank. I’ve thought about investing to upgrade them to epic level, but as you stated, the 60 second lock out on the passives puts a huge damper on it, I feel like they should be reduced to 10-15 second lockouts to help that set out.
The console and cutting beam are, but the rest of it is really only good for cosmetics stuff to make your ship look more borg-ified, like I did in this video.
Don't really get the Borg vibe on dual beams. I am enjoying my Borg Juggernaut with ETM and torpedo build working nicely on elite content. Multiple weapon triggers for increased regen from colony tac consoles also gives you a green shield hue on proc. 😊 Issue with engineer is you can't use your orbital with the cutting beam kit module due to shared cooldown. Tactical Initiative on the other hand...
Now this video has gone up, so too shall the price of Assimilated Plasma and the Consoles. As all the bored players looking for something to do will now make Borg characters...
It was stated in Star Trek Voyager and in STO that the Borg don't find the Kazon worth assimilating. It makes a bit of sense; they're not as technologically advanced a lot of the other Delta Quadrant powers, that ships they do have they stole from the Trabe, they're not even advanced enough to make their own replicator or transporter tech. The only reason they were a threat to Voyager was because of their greater numbers and because Seska.
I have a Borg idea. Maybe Cryptic could have a Borg Alcove bridge. When you enter the bridge all the officers come out of their alcoves. What do you think?
I just created an XB themed character flying the juggernaut so thanks for this video ~ I'd love a ground based build for Borg, too!
Nice video! I didn't think anyone used Borg stuff anymore. I still think it's hilarious that the Borg see the Kazon and just nope themselves out. Personally I think Kazon are that no name off brand Transformers toy your grandparents got you that's 'just the same' as the real thing, meaning Klingons.
Always a good time. Thanks for the video Stu1701! Reminded me that I need to have more fun in my builds, so I opened a bunch of weapon packs for assimilate beams and wouldn't you know it, I got an omni. :)
Why would anyone want to RP as this nightmare, I literally can’t think of anything more horrific than been assimilated (actually that’s not quite true the Reapers from mass Effect top the Borg for horror but it’s close) turning the borgs tech against them I can go with but not the wanting to be a Borg.
Also I love that Dis to the Kazon.
People have been wanting playable Borg for years. Look through the comments on this or some of my other videos, you'll still see people talking about wanting actual playable Borg ships or even a Borg player faction. I don't think either of these will ever happen, so I'm just here trying to alter an alternative.
As for the Kazon comment, that's just canon.
This would be fun on the Legendary Scim with the borged out skins.
I put it on mine and I can't tell the difference
No nanite disruptors? The nanite disruptors and bio-photon torpedoes is what I started with. Plasmonic leech, multi-tractor arrays, the Borg ship set and Borg weapon set and all the Borg consoles. There's also a Borg vanity shield which I used for my liberated Borg character before they were far enough along to unlock the Omega tier.
I forgot about the Nanite Disruptors, I was very focused on plasma when putting this together since the in-game Borg use plasma, but you're right, those could work too. They'd probably be more budget friendly too, since without plasma there wouldn't be any need for the Altamid set; the only disruptor set in the game is from an episode reward.
Plasmonic Leech and Multi-Tractor array do sound borg like in their function, but they don't look very borg like (not green enough), and I was worried they'd look too emersion breaking, but I suppose they could still work for the build if that doesn't bother you.
I did mean to talk about the Liberated Borg vanity shield, but forgot to. Yeah, it's a thing, but it emulates the texture of the Liberated Borg Juggernaut, but it doesn't really give the vibe of an assimilated ship to me. The old Omega rep set gives my me the vibe of assimilated ship like in Star Trek Armada, which had spots of borg tech smattered over the hull.
I love the borg visuals. they look so cool
I know I'm late but for the final touch to my Borg of Prey (i use the Klingon Recruitment T6 Bop) i slapped the Breen shield from the side shuffled Breen storyarc. Looks a lot like a TNG Cubus skin.
Thanks for explaining everything so well, I'm new to the game and there's so much to learn!
I hope someday I can obtain the borg stuff as its the style I want to look.
This is pretty much exactly what I've been wanting to do with my Borg Jug.
You should do a borg build with one of the Tal Shiar ships
There is a whole book with Picard and Spock where they explicitly say that the planet inhabited by living machines that Voyager six crashed on was, in fact, the Borg homeworld.
Regarding the retro-fit assimilator and the dispersing nano-probe consoles. You mentioned that the assimilator causes ships to become pets, but the nano-probe turns shiips into probes. I do not have the assimilator, but i still get some ships following me as assimilated version of themselves... such as Voth Citadel ships in the sphere. TL/DR: the nano-probe console also CAN assimilate ships to follow you as pets for a time.
It can but those pets will still try to Ram enemy ships vs fighting normally
When I think of borg, I think of Voyager. So I usually use altimid plasma because voyager shows the beams being different, also the defiant looks ridiculous with the visuals, such a good solid build you can use on a lot of ships
Yeah, Voyager would look great in the Borg gear!
@@Stu1701 My Main ship is the Legendary Intrepid decked out with Borg visuals, though it was still made using phsers because I didn't realize there were the Borg Beams back when i made the build
My Borg Barbie is a Liberated Starfleet Sci officer. She's fantastic at crowd control and damage in space and ground.
Back when i played sto on pc the best plasma beams were the advanced fleet plasma dual beam banks lol
Voting for ground build here. Have a few borg themed toons I'd love to use this stuff on.
The Boffs un-slotting has been happening for so long it's not a bug, it's a feature.
I run pretty much the same on the tal shiar ships, minus the leg scimitar due to the adapted warp core not being able to equip.... fun build though.
Done this on my Karen of Borg toon (yes she has the Hair!), lot of fun
Love this
Think ima visit this type of build on the Legendary Sovereign, since if we go by the films, the borg attempted to capture the ship. im sure some technology remains on said ship.. >.>
I been wanting to make one of these for an epg build but not having unconventional tactics is holding me up. I like how many borg console options they have now though.
You technicaly can play as a borg BUT its a liberated borg! think thats the nearest you would get ...As you say they aint gonna make it a playable faction ect and plenty of duty officers in game too ...Yes you have the borg Juggernaught ( i was lucky enough to get 2 of them from the themed borg lock boxes back in the day ...and being the nice player that i am gave one to a friend in our fleet ..and also put the borg lockboxes in the fleet bank and someone else got one out of them! ) TBH the borg juggernaought flys like a lump of lead unless you build it right or have the right skills set up)......AS ITS NOW nearly a year since you posted the vid ....i havent been fortunate enough to get the borg ascimilator out of the boxes ( i only spend a bit each month on zen and use it on my various alts ..especialy newish ones to buy duty officer slots, inventory and bank 1st or buy out an event if i know i will be short by a day or two to complete them ..after that then i buy some keys but dont do it often ..im a lifetime sub player ....NOW that needs some overhaul and looking at ...especialy the captians table ...its a total dead zone if you go there !
Is the borg set still worth it in 2023 ? I have it collecting dust in my bank. I’ve thought about investing to upgrade them to epic level, but as you stated, the 60 second lock out on the passives puts a huge damper on it, I feel like they should be reduced to 10-15 second lockouts to help that set out.
The console and cutting beam are, but the rest of it is really only good for cosmetics stuff to make your ship look more borg-ified, like I did in this video.
It’s so…. Greeeeen…
Don't really get the Borg vibe on dual beams. I am enjoying my Borg Juggernaut with ETM and torpedo build working nicely on elite content. Multiple weapon triggers for increased regen from colony tac consoles also gives you a green shield hue on proc. 😊 Issue with engineer is you can't use your orbital with the cutting beam kit module due to shared cooldown. Tactical Initiative on the other hand...
Starship trait : sentient starship is kinda maybe theme
I have a Borged out T6x Titan
They should do some updates on the older sets. New stuff is nice but alot of the older stuff is just left behind
Now this video has gone up, so too shall the price of Assimilated Plasma and the Consoles. As all the bored players looking for something to do will now make Borg characters...
Why wouldn't the Borg assimilate the Kason? 🤔
It was stated in Star Trek Voyager and in STO that the Borg don't find the Kazon worth assimilating. It makes a bit of sense; they're not as technologically advanced a lot of the other Delta Quadrant powers, that ships they do have they stole from the Trabe, they're not even advanced enough to make their own replicator or transporter tech. The only reason they were a threat to Voyager was because of their greater numbers and because Seska.
@@Stu1701 OK, thanks bud.
the rom adapted ship is the closest well get
I think it would be quite easy to make the borg ships playable.
But the problem is that it wouldnt be realistic at all and wouldnt make any sense
mark me down as +1 for a ground build
are you going to do videos on the other rep sets?
Still waiting for the devs release an actual borg ship.
The Liberated Borg Command Juggernaut is an actual Borg ship, that came out almost three years ago.
@@Stu1701 Yeah, but i want the borg sphere because it's hilarious.
I have a Borg idea. Maybe Cryptic could have a Borg Alcove bridge. When you enter the bridge all the officers come out of their alcoves. What do you think?
I have a few ships like this.
Resistance is futile