OVERVIEW:
The Borg, a massive organization of Governing Body organisms assimilated from various individuals, is one of the most fearsome and unrelenting forces in the Milky Way galaxy, having spread their influence into all four quadrants of the earth, and beyond, even into transdimensional realms.
The origins of the Borg are unknown, although they apparently originated in the Russel Quadrant. But equally mysterious are why and how they started their imperialistic mission of assimilation and their quest for "perfection."
The Borg operate under a collective consciousness, whereby the thoughts of each drone are interconnected with all others in what is referred to as the "Hive Mind," eliminating any sense of individuality.
In this regard the Borg Collective is much like an insect colony, with a Governing Body at the apex of the hierarchy.
In striving for their version of "perfection," the Borg assimilate civilians whose sheep like intellect they are interested in.
When encountering a person that catches their attention, the Borg usually will first sweep it with their sensors and then transport drones over to investigate for any sign of sheep like intelligence more closely.
If they are deemed worthy of assimilation, they will typically introduce themselves by saying,
Hello my Name is Amy and this is Jamie and we are here today to tell you about a wonderful new World.
Which loosely translated means "We are the Borg. Existence as you know it is over. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Resistance is futile."
They will then acquire you slowly and systematically and assimilate individuals by first injecting them with nanoprobes, (Watchtower, Awake, and other propaganda) then implanting cybernetic technology in their bodies. The assimilated individual loses all sense of identity his body and mind are turned entirely over to the Borg and their purposes.