Object

Borg Containment Field (Locutus Isolation Barrier)

A static, shimmering energy barrier specifically enveloping Locutus (assimilated Picard) on the Borg cube, designed to repel physical contact and enforce his isolation from the Enterprise crew. Unlike drone-level adaptive fields, this barrier does not recalibrate against energy weapons but serves as a symbolic and tactical divider between Locutus and his former crewmates.

2 appearances

Purpose

Repel physical assaults and prevent unauthorized access to assimilated individuals like Locutus

Significance

Blocks Worf's desperate rescue, confirms Picard's transformation into Locutus, and crushes the away team's hope as Borg victory solidifies

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S3E26 · The Best of Both Worlds, Part I

The Assassination of Picard: Locutus is Born

The Borg defensive energy field surrounding Locutus is a critical object in this event, serving as both a physical barrier and a symbolic divide. It repels Worf's desperate lunge, a brutal reminder that Picard is no longer reachable. The field is not just a defensive measure—it is a statement: the Borg have claimed Picard, and there is nothing the crew can do to stop them. Its activation marks the moment of no return, the point at which the team's mission shifts from rescue to survival.

Before: Inactive, dormant around Locutus but not yet engaged as a defensive measure.

After: Fully activated, repelling Worf and ensuring Locutus' isolation from the away team.

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S3E26 · The Best of Both Worlds, Part I

Locutus Emerges: The Death of Picard and Birth of the Borg’s Voice

The Borg defensive energy field surrounding Locutus (Picard) is the ultimate barrier between the away team and their captain. It manifests as an invisible force that violently repels Worf's desperate lunge, slamming him to the ground with brutal efficiency. The field is not just a physical obstacle—it is a symbolic rejection of the team's humanity and the Borg's dominance. Its activation is silent but devastating, a reminder that Picard is no longer theirs to save. The field's shimmering aura is described as 'invisible' yet tangible, a paradox that mirrors the horror of Picard's transformation: something that was once familiar is now unrecognizable and untouchable. It enforces the Borg's message—resistance is futile—and leaves the team with nothing but the haunting image of their captain lost behind an impenetrable wall.

Before: Dormant, awaiting activation to protect assimilated individuals.

After: Activated and fully operational, surrounding Locutus and repelling all attempts to reach him.

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