This large batch of Star Trek Online screenshots and associated trailer are dedicated to everyone's favourite Star Trek bad guys, The Borg. Who will apparently be attempting to assimilate higher level players shortly.

Expect a lot of contact with the Borg in Star Trek Online. An entire "season" of Episode Missions is dedicated to combating the Borg and managing their influence on the universe. In addition to squaring off against the hive mind, you’ll also have to contend with other factions that attempt to utilize or work with Borg technology to achieve their own ends. You may even find yourself making friends with enemies to work against the great threat the Borg pose.

Previously, the Borg were thought to be severely weakened by the actions the USS Voyager, as fans of the show will remember. But in 2409, the Borg have regained and surpassed much of their old strength, and Episodes in the Borg Update will add more substance to that portion of STO’s story. Players will eventually face off against the Borg Queen, the leader of the Collective, but the road to her lair is a very dangerous path.

Some upcoming Episodes include:

• The Cure - A planet has been completely taken over by the Borg. Fight them for control of the planet.

• Khitomer Accord - Travel back in time and uncover and participate in the events that led to the release of old Borg you encountered in the Tutorial Episode.

• Into the Hive - Track down a missing Starfleet captain and come face to face with the new Borg Queen.

The Borg content is designed for high level players (level 43). Work your way up through the ranks and even you can challenge the Borg Queen.