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Shelby and Geordi's Borg Countermeasure Strategies

A *set of interconnected tactical innovations* proposed by Shelby and Geordi to counter the Borg threat, including: 1. **EM-Phaser Retuning Plans**: Shelby's proposal to modify phaser EM frequencies (discussed in the Observation Lounge during the briefing). 2. **Borg Shield Modulation Strategy**: Shelby and Geordi's plan to rapidly modulate shield frequencies to disrupt Borg targeting (also discussed in the Observation Lounge). These strategies are *complementary* and *interdependent*, forming part of the Enterprise crew's desperate search for a tactical edge against the Borg. The plans are evaluated by Picard, Riker, Data, and Admiral Hanson amid the urgency of the approaching Borg cube.

2 appearances

Purpose

Vary shield frequencies to disrupt Borg nutation and prevent assimilation

Significance

These plans expose the Enterprise crew's desperation against superior Borg technology, marking the first tactical response in the looming war and shattering confidence in standard Starfleet defenses.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S3E26 · The Best of Both Worlds, Part I

The Borg’s Shadow: A Warning from the Void

Shelby’s EM-phaser retuning plans are introduced as another layer of defense against the Borg, involving the retuning of phasers to higher EM-base emitting frequencies to disrupt the Borg’s subspace fields. Like the shield modulation plans, these are presented as a 'shot in the dark,' but they reflect the crew’s attempt to disrupt the Borg’s technology at a fundamental level. The plans are a testament to the crew’s ingenuity, but their uncertain outcome underscores the desperation of their situation. Their inclusion in the briefing signals the crew’s willingness to try anything that might give them an edge, no matter how slim.

Before: Developed in collaboration with Geordi and other engineers, awaiting testing and implementation.

After: Presented to Picard and the senior staff, their potential effectiveness debated but their necessity acknowledged as the crew braces for confrontation.

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S3E26 · The Best of Both Worlds, Part I

The Enterprise’s Desperate Gamble: A Council of War Against the Unknown

Shelby’s EM-phaser retuning plans are introduced as tactical sketches or console readouts, detailing the higher EM-base emitting frequencies intended to disrupt Borg subspace fields. These plans, though rushed, symbolize the crew’s determination to fight back with whatever tools they have. Their presence in the room reinforces the stakes of the coming battle and the crew’s resolve to adapt on the fly.

Before: Proposed and displayed for review during the briefing.

After: Approved and distributed to the crew for implementation in the impending battle.

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