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- From: cwelsh@morgan.ucs.mun.ca (Craig Welsh )
- Subject: Re: Nannites Vs Borg
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- Organization: Memorial University of Newfoundland
- References: <52990002@hpsgm2.sgp.hp.com> <Bxu3uy.7IL@news.ucs.mun.ca> <1992Nov17.032252.25222@netcom.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 14:31:39 GMT
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- >>>I saw the episode 'Evolution' yesterday (we are way behind on TNG seasons)
- >>>and thought that the nannites (right spelling??) could be an effective
- >>>weapon against the Borg. Imagine if these mechanical viruses got onboard
- >>>the Borg ship! Hmm....any comments?
- >
- >> I believe this was mentioned as a way a possible way of fighting
- >>the Borg in one of the "Best of Both Worlds" episodes. However, it was
- >>ruled out as a possibility because it would take too long to make 'em or
- >>something. So we may indeed see this weapon used against our favorite
- >>collective consciousness in a future show (continuity in TNG?! ...
- >>wierder things have happened!)
- >
- >Yes, perhaps, but I also believe that in the "Best of Both Worlds" it
- >was brought up that if we bred the Nannites to fight our wars for us,
- >what does that make us? It becomes a moral dilemma. If worse comes to
- >worse, I admit there would be little choice in the matter. However, I
- >don't think that would fit with Gene's style, which the writers have
- >vowed time and time again to uphold...
-
- I believe there was also a discussion of nanities in "Vendetta". There
- was definately discussions about the morality of using them in such a
- manner. I forget the exact text, but it is in there. They may have no
- other choice, but why do I get the funny feeling this still wouldn't
- stop the Borg.
-
- BTW, add my name to the list of people who feel Vendetta should be the
- first ST:TNG movie. Not only oneo of the best ST books out there, but
- one of the best books I have read in a long time.
-
- -Craig
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