Yenzoc's Report [29 Sept]
OOC: I have a meeting this evening and will not be able to do the roleplay this evening. However, there was a report I had wanted Yenzoc to present this evening, had there not been this schedule conflict. So (hoping it's not too late), I'm posting this report here to the players in advance of this evening's roleplay.
IC:
Immediately after I left our last officer's meeting, I had an epiphany regarding the silicon-based technology.
I realised that we are well aware that certain factions have been re-engineering Borg technologies for use on their vessels. I also realised that we have been running on an assumption regarding the Borg that may not be accurate. We know the Borg assimilate organic--carbon-based--lifeforms, but what if they are capable of assimilating inorganic life forms as well? Given that silicon has been used in the manufacture of computer circuitry for centuries, it stands to reason that the Borg would at least have a certain affinity for silicon-based lifeforms--like the Horta.
Let us presume that the Borg have been assimilating Horta, and modifying them such that they take the physical form we saw on the ships. To what end? We know that the Borg have a predilection for cutting portholes directly into bulkheads as a means of boarding a vessel. The acidic compounds inherent to Horta biology would make quick work of dissolving a ship's exterior so as to create a porthole.
As to what ends the Klingons--assuming they were Klingons manning those vessels--would use this particular technology, I have not come to a conclusion. Likewise, I have not had the opportunity to consult with the ship's experts on the Borg to determine the likelihood of this scenario. Nonetheless, it is the most reasonable conclusion I have been able to draw.
I submit this report for your consideration, and hope that it sheds some light on the mystery surrounding our attackers.
IC:
Immediately after I left our last officer's meeting, I had an epiphany regarding the silicon-based technology.
I realised that we are well aware that certain factions have been re-engineering Borg technologies for use on their vessels. I also realised that we have been running on an assumption regarding the Borg that may not be accurate. We know the Borg assimilate organic--carbon-based--lifeforms, but what if they are capable of assimilating inorganic life forms as well? Given that silicon has been used in the manufacture of computer circuitry for centuries, it stands to reason that the Borg would at least have a certain affinity for silicon-based lifeforms--like the Horta.
Let us presume that the Borg have been assimilating Horta, and modifying them such that they take the physical form we saw on the ships. To what end? We know that the Borg have a predilection for cutting portholes directly into bulkheads as a means of boarding a vessel. The acidic compounds inherent to Horta biology would make quick work of dissolving a ship's exterior so as to create a porthole.
As to what ends the Klingons--assuming they were Klingons manning those vessels--would use this particular technology, I have not come to a conclusion. Likewise, I have not had the opportunity to consult with the ship's experts on the Borg to determine the likelihood of this scenario. Nonetheless, it is the most reasonable conclusion I have been able to draw.
I submit this report for your consideration, and hope that it sheds some light on the mystery surrounding our attackers.