Battle of Wolf 359

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Battle of Wolf 359
Image:Borg cube ship over earth.jpg
The Borg cube that takes part in the Battle of Wolf 359
Depictions
Star Trek episodes "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II" and "Emissary". Mentioned in other episodes and spin-off material.
Canon information
Date 2367
Location Wolf 359
Result Decisive Borg victory
Combatants
Borg Collective United Federation of Planets
Strength
1 Borg cube 40 Starfleet vessels
Casualties
Unknown casualties, no starships 11,000+ casualties, 39 starships

The Battle of Wolf 359 is a fictional battle between the United Federation of Planets' Starfleet and the Borg Collective depicted in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II" and the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine pilot, "Emissary".

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[edit] Depiction

See also: The Best of Both Worlds (Star Trek: The Next Generation)

In "The Best of Both Worlds", 40 Starfleet starships gather near Wolf 359 to intercept a Borg cube ship traveling to Earth.[1] The Borg, having assimilated Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his knowledge of Starfleet tactics and technology into its collective consciousness, obliterate the Starfleet force: according to dialog in "The Drumhead", 39 ships are destroyed, with the loss of over 11,000 lives.[1] Following its victory, the Borg ship continues on its course to Earth, where the crew of the Enterprise-D rescue Picard and stop the cube.[1]

[edit] In games

Q gives the player's character in the interactive movie/computer game Star Trek: Borg the opportunity to take the place of a crewman aboard the character's father's ship during the events leading to the Battle of Wolf 359, and to change history to prevent the ship from being destroyed there.[2]

[edit] Survivors

Dialog in "The Drumhead" states that 39 ships were destroyed and 11,000 people died during the battle.[1] Survivors include Benjamin Sisko and his son, Jake.[1]

[edit] Character impact

After his rescue, Picard experiences intense guilt because of the thousands whom the Borg killed or injured by using his knowledge.[1] His struggle to cope with his captivity and assimilation is a central element of the episode "Family".[3] Picard's desire for vengeance against the Borg is also an element of the film Star Trek: First Contact.[1]

Benjamin Sisko serves as executive officer aboard the USS Saratoga at the Battle of Wolf 359.[1] His wife, Jennifer, is killed during the battle, and Sisko carries the emotional weight of her death until the end of "Emissary".[4][5]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Okuda, Mike and Denise Okuda, with Debbie Mirek (1999). The Star Trek Encyclopedia. Pocket Books. ISBN 0-671-53609-5. 
  2. ^ Hudak, Chris (1997-01-09). Star Trek: Borg for PC Review. gamespot.com. Retrieved on 2007-07-21.
  3. ^ Nemeck, Larry (2003). Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion. Pocket Books. ISBN 0-7434-5798-6. 
  4. ^ Erdmann, Terry J.; Paula M. Block (2000-08-01). Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion. ISBN 0671501062. 
  5. ^ Derek M. Buker (2002). The Science Fiction and Fantasy Readers' Advisory. ISBN 0838908314. 

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