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The Borg are perhaps the biggest threat to theStar Trekuniverse , but now it has been confirmed a shock species are resistant to their weaponry . Few names strike fear into thehearts of Federation citizens , like the Borg . An ultra - powerful , cyborg race from the Delta Quadrant , the Borg have been responsible for untold misery across the galaxy , but inStar Trek : Defiant#13 , one species reckon to be immune .
Star Trek : Defiant#13 is written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Angel Unzueta . After arriving at Starbase 99 to drop off their prisoners , Worf and the crew of theDefiantlearn the station has total under siege from the parasite aliens from the first seasonNext Generationepisode “ Conspiracy . ” Hugh , an X - Borg who threw in with Worf ’s crew , taste to blast the sponge with a Borg heat energy weapon , but is appalled to ascertain they are resistant to it .
The gang continues to guard themselves against the infected , who have gain superhuman forte .
The Parasites From Conspiracy Are An Organic Version of the Borg
The Two Species Share a Great Deal in Common
The parasitic aliens from “ Conspiracy ” have devolve to theStar Trekuniverse . In their first appearing , Captain Picard thwart their attempt at a takeover of the Federation . However , the crew of theEnterprisedealt the parasites a temporary readiness - back at best , as the episode end with the aliens sending a homing pharos to their brethren , indicate a new area ripe for subjugation . Thanks to the nature of episodic telly , the sponge were never seen again , and they became a topic of argumentation among buff , who wondered if they would ever return .
Previous issues ofStar Trek : Defianthave revealed a phone number of surprise about the leechlike alien . First , a takeover by one of the alien is extremely painful for the horde , and can even drive the emcee insane . The parasites ’ sole on - cover appearance alluded to the physical toll they can take on their host , andStar Trek : Defianthas doubled down on this , giving them a body horror makeover . Finally , the leech and the Borg divvy up some traits in common , namely a hive judgement . However , the parasites can not take over a Borg trailer , giving Hugh an edge .
Although Tasha Yar ’s daughter Sela has been a bad guy cable , this year ’s Star Trek : Defiant annual may be setting her up to sour into an anti - hero .
The Parasites Have a Serious Advantage Over the Borg
Could the Parasites Even Defeat the Borg?
Yet as seen inStar Trek : Defiant#13 , the parasites are not at a total disadvantage , as they are immune to the Borg ’s weapons , or at least their hand - hold modeling . When Picard tries to blast the queen ’s host with a phaser , it proves uneffective . Picard and Riker had to dial their phasers all the way to “ pour down ” in gild to even hurt the human host . That same resiliency is on showing in this issue . While Borg weaponry is still some of the mortal in theStar Trekuniverse , the “ Conspiracy ” parasites are resistant , making them a true galactic threat .
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Star Trek : Defiant#13 ( 2024 )
