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| − | [[Image:JanewayIdea.jpg|thumb|Janeway gets an idea to steal a transwarp coil from a damaged Borg sphere.]]'''Operation Fort Knox''' was the name that [[Captain]] [[Kathryn Janeway]] gave to the mission to retrieved a [[transwarp coil]] from a [[Borg Sphere]], in [[2375]]. |
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| + | | imagecap = Janeway formulates her idea to steal the coil. |
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| + | | date = [[2375]] |
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| + | | location = [[Delta Quadrant]] |
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| + | | result = Transwarp coil successfully obtained |
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| + | | combatant1 = {{USS|Voyager}} |
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| + | | commander1 = [[Captain]] [[Kathryn Janeway]]<br />[[Commander]] [[Chakotay]] |
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| + | | strength1 = 1 starship<br />143 crew<br />4-person insertion team |
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| + | | losses1 = 1 captured, later retrieved<br />1 [[Class 2 shuttle|shuttlecraft]] assimilated (unmanned)<br />Minimal damage to Voyager |
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| + | | combatant2 = [[Borg Collective]] |
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| + | | commander2 = [[Borg Queen]] |
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| + | | strength2 = 1 sphere<br />Several hundred drones |
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| + | | losses2 = Several drones destroyed<br />1 transwarp coil |
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| ⚫ | '''Operation Fort Knox''' was the name that [[Captain]] [[Kathryn Janeway]] gave to the mission to retrieve a [[transwarp coil]] from a [[Borg sphere]] in [[2375]]. While planning the theft of the transwarp coil, Captain Janeway used [[Fort Knox]] as a metaphor to explain the scale and the level of security around the prize they sought. |
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| + | [[File:Borg_sphere_graphic.jpg|thumb|left|A tactical analysis of the sphere displayed during the mission briefing]] |
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| + | After studying a [[Borg]] [[data node]] containing tactical information regarding the movements of Borg vessels, [[Seven of Nine]] presented the information to Captain Janeway, [[Commander]] [[Chakotay]], and [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Tuvok]] in [[astrometrics]]. When she pointed out three [[Borg cube]]s along their current route, Janeway noticed another vessel, not far from their present location. Seven determined the vessel to be a badly-damaged Borg sphere, heading back to Borg space at low warp. It was then that Janeway got the idea to assault the sphere and steal a transwarp coil. |
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| + | The mission briefing took place shortly thereafter, during which Janeway decided on the name for the mission: "Operation Fort Knox", after the impenetrable [[20th century]] [[Earth]] facility. A plan was decided on in which they would head for the sphere and use a diversion to allow an [[away team]] to [[beam]] aboard undetected. The away team would then steal the coil and return it to ''Voyager''. Chakotay recommended they run holodeck simulations of the mission, in order to cover every possible contingency as [[Lieutenant]] [[B'Elanna Torres]] offered some advice on masking the ship's warp trail. The plan was agreed on, and the briefing concluded. |
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| − | ==The Mission== |
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| − | After studying a [[Borg]] [[data node]] containing tactical information regarding the movements of Borg vessels, [[Seven of Nine]] shows Captain Janeway, [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Chakotay]] and Lieutenant Commander [[Tuvok]] |
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| ⚫ | In preparation, the crew of the {{USS|Voyager}} ran several [[simulation]]s, testing various strategies against the Borg. The plan involved Tuvok and [[Ensign]] [[Harry Kim]] making their way to the sphere's [[shield generator]]s and detonating [[spatial charge]]s, while Janeway and Seven of Nine proceeded after the transwarp coil. However, the initial simulations failed, as the away team fell twelve seconds behind schedule, allowing the Borg the two minutes they needed to regenerate their [[sensor grid]] and beam over to ''Voyager''. |
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| + | However, while reading some of her parents' [[field notes]] about the Borg, Seven of Nine discovered a method of hiding within a Borg vessel for prolonged periods of time. The [[bio-dampener]], created by the [[Hansen family|Hansens]], would cloak the away team's [[life sign]]s by emulating the environment of the sphere, thus allowing them to complete their mission. |
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| ⚫ | In preparation, the crew of the {{USS|Voyager}} ran several [[simulation]]s, testing various strategies against the Borg. The plan involved |
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| + | [[File:Harry_kim_planting_spatial_charge.jpg|thumb|left|Harry Kim plants the spatial charges around the sphere's shield generator]] |
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| + | The first part of the plan was put into effect; a remote-piloted [[Class 2 shuttle|shuttlecraft]] was flown towards the Borg vessel emitting false sensor readings indicating there were three [[lifeform]]s on board. The intention was to allow the Borg to capture it, and, while the sphere's shields were down, give the away team an opportunity to beam in. This, however, did not go according to plan as the Borg did not consider the shuttlecraft a threat and simply ignored it. The shuttle needed to appear more of a target to the Borg. Therefore, Janeway ordered Chakotay to have the energy output of the shuttle's warp signature increased. The Borg took the bait and the sphere's shields were lowered, allowing the away team the opportunity to beam in. |
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| + | From there, the mission went according to plan, with one unexpected turn of event. Tuvok and Kim made their way to the shield generators and planted their spatial charges in the appropriate places, while Janeway and Seven arrived at the transwarp coil and planted transporter [[pattern enhancer]]s around the device, in preparation for transport. The spatial charges were successfully detonated and the coil beamed aboard ''Voyager''. The away team then headed back to the transport co-ordinates for beam-out. However, ''en route'' to the transport site, Seven of Nine was contacted by the [[Borg Queen]] and told that ''Voyager'' would be destroyed unless she rejoined the [[Borg Collective|Collective]]. Before Janeway could do anything, a [[force field]] was erected and she was forced to leave Seven behind. |
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| + | ==Aftermath== |
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| + | [[File:Delta_flyer_transwarp.jpg|thumb|right|The ''Delta Flyer'' uses the stolen transwarp coil to enter transwarp in search of Seven of Nine]] |
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| + | Although the transwarp coil was successfully taken from the Borg, Seven of Nine had remained behind. Refusing to accept the idea that Seven left willingly, Janeway ordered the ''[[Delta Flyer]]'' be equipped with the transwarp coil and a rescue mission was launched in an effort to bring Seven back to ''Voyager''. The mission was ultimately successful when Seven was retrieved from the Borg [[unicomplex]]. Afterwards, the transwarp coil propelled ''Voyager'' an additional 20,000 light years closer to the [[Alpha Quadrant]] before giving out, cutting roughly twenty years off her journey. ({{VOY|Dark Frontier}}) |
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Revision as of 16:20, 7 April 2012
Operation Fort Knox was the name that Captain Kathryn Janeway gave to the mission to retrieve a transwarp coil from a Borg sphere in 2375. While planning the theft of the transwarp coil, Captain Janeway used Fort Knox as a metaphor to explain the scale and the level of security around the prize they sought.
Planning
A tactical analysis of the sphere displayed during the mission briefing
After studying a Borg data node containing tactical information regarding the movements of Borg vessels, Seven of Nine presented the information to Captain Janeway, Commander Chakotay, and Lieutenant Commander Tuvok in astrometrics. When she pointed out three Borg cubes along their current route, Janeway noticed another vessel, not far from their present location. Seven determined the vessel to be a badly-damaged Borg sphere, heading back to Borg space at low warp. It was then that Janeway got the idea to assault the sphere and steal a transwarp coil.
The mission briefing took place shortly thereafter, during which Janeway decided on the name for the mission: "Operation Fort Knox", after the impenetrable 20th century Earth facility. A plan was decided on in which they would head for the sphere and use a diversion to allow an away team to beam aboard undetected. The away team would then steal the coil and return it to Voyager. Chakotay recommended they run holodeck simulations of the mission, in order to cover every possible contingency as Lieutenant B'Elanna Torres offered some advice on masking the ship's warp trail. The plan was agreed on, and the briefing concluded.
Preparation
The Borg manage to beam over to Voyager during the initial simulations
In preparation, the crew of the USS Voyager ran several simulations, testing various strategies against the Borg. The plan involved Tuvok and Ensign Harry Kim making their way to the sphere's shield generators and detonating spatial charges, while Janeway and Seven of Nine proceeded after the transwarp coil. However, the initial simulations failed, as the away team fell twelve seconds behind schedule, allowing the Borg the two minutes they needed to regenerate their sensor grid and beam over to Voyager.
However, while reading some of her parents' field notes about the Borg, Seven of Nine discovered a method of hiding within a Borg vessel for prolonged periods of time. The bio-dampener, created by the Hansens, would cloak the away team's life signs by emulating the environment of the sphere, thus allowing them to complete their mission.
Execution
Harry Kim plants the spatial charges around the sphere's shield generator
The first part of the plan was put into effect; a remote-piloted shuttlecraft was flown towards the Borg vessel emitting false sensor readings indicating there were three lifeforms on board. The intention was to allow the Borg to capture it, and, while the sphere's shields were down, give the away team an opportunity to beam in. This, however, did not go according to plan as the Borg did not consider the shuttlecraft a threat and simply ignored it. The shuttle needed to appear more of a target to the Borg. Therefore, Janeway ordered Chakotay to have the energy output of the shuttle's warp signature increased. The Borg took the bait and the sphere's shields were lowered, allowing the away team the opportunity to beam in.
From there, the mission went according to plan, with one unexpected turn of event. Tuvok and Kim made their way to the shield generators and planted their spatial charges in the appropriate places, while Janeway and Seven arrived at the transwarp coil and planted transporter pattern enhancers around the device, in preparation for transport. The spatial charges were successfully detonated and the coil beamed aboard Voyager. The away team then headed back to the transport co-ordinates for beam-out. However, en route to the transport site, Seven of Nine was contacted by the Borg Queen and told that Voyager would be destroyed unless she rejoined the Collective. Before Janeway could do anything, a force field was erected and she was forced to leave Seven behind.
Aftermath
The Delta Flyer uses the stolen transwarp coil to enter transwarp in search of Seven of Nine
Although the transwarp coil was successfully taken from the Borg, Seven of Nine had remained behind. Refusing to accept the idea that Seven left willingly, Janeway ordered the Delta Flyer be equipped with the transwarp coil and a rescue mission was launched in an effort to bring Seven back to Voyager. The mission was ultimately successful when Seven was retrieved from the Borg unicomplex. Afterwards, the transwarp coil propelled Voyager an additional 20,000 light years closer to the Alpha Quadrant before giving out, cutting roughly twenty years off her journey. (VOY: "Dark Frontier")