Object
Enterprise Deflectors (Stealth Mode Adjustment)
Deflector system adjusted to minimum emissions as a tactical maneuver to evade Borg detection in the Paulson Nebula. Part of a coordinated effort involving Shelby, Data, Worf, Picard, and Geordi, occurring early in the episode before the weaponization of the deflector dish.
3 appearances
Purpose
Minimize ship emissions to evade Borg detection
Significance
Secures fleeting evasion into the Paulson Nebula, shifting tactics from combat to stealth after heavy losses and failed conventional maneuvers against adaptive Borg systems
Appearances in the Narrative
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