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[[File:Species 8472 bioship.jpg|thumb|A Species 8472 bioship]] |
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| − | The '''bioship''' was an organic vessel that was used by [[Species 8472]] and had a similar genetic makeup to their pilots. The bioships, and Species 8472 themselves, were resistant to [[assimilation]] by the [[Borg]] and |
+ | The '''bioship''' was an organic vessel that was used by [[Species 8472]] and had a similar genetic makeup to their pilots. The bioships, and Species 8472 themselves, were resistant to [[assimilation]] by the [[Borg]] and carried an extremely powerful weapon that could destroy even Borg vessels easily. The bioships contained a series of vein-like conduits which carried [[electrodynamic fluid]], possibly for use as an [[energy]] source. |
| − | Eight of these ships could collect and combine |
+ | Eight of these ships could collect and combine their firepower, using an [[Species 8472 energy focusing ship|energy focusing ship]], which enabled them to fire a blast so powerful it could destroy a [[planet]]. When the Borg entered [[fluidic space]], they were forced back by this resistance. Defense against these ships was found by the crew of {{USS|Voyager}}, in the form of modified Borg [[nanoprobe]]s. ({{VOY|Scorpion|Scorpion, Part II|Prey}}) |
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| − | + | * The Species 8472 bioships were created as a [[CGI]] model built by [[Foundation Imaging]]'s senior supervising visual effects animator, [[Adam Lebowitz|Adam "Mojo" Lebowitz]]. Their two forms of weaponry were devised by Visual Effects Supervisor [[Ronald B. Moore]] and Visual Effects Coordinator [[Cheryl Gluckstern]]. (''[[Cinefantastique]]'', Vol. 29, No. 6/7, p. 95) |
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| + | * The bioship was featured in the [[:File:VOY season 6 DVD menu.jpg|menu screen]] of the [[VOY Season 6 DVD]]. However, Species 8472 does not appear in [[VOY Season 6|sixth season]] of ''Voyager''. |
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| + | ==Apocrypha== |
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| + | * In ''[[Star Trek Online]]'', this ship is identified as a ''Nicor''-class [[cruiser]]. |
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==External link== |
==External link== |
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Revision as of 18:55, 2 April 2015
A Species 8472 bioship
Aft view
The bioship was an organic vessel that was used by Species 8472 and had a similar genetic makeup to their pilots. The bioships, and Species 8472 themselves, were resistant to assimilation by the Borg and carried an extremely powerful weapon that could destroy even Borg vessels easily. The bioships contained a series of vein-like conduits which carried electrodynamic fluid, possibly for use as an energy source.
Eight of these ships could collect and combine their firepower, using an energy focusing ship, which enabled them to fire a blast so powerful it could destroy a planet. When the Borg entered fluidic space, they were forced back by this resistance. Defense against these ships was found by the crew of USS Voyager, in the form of modified Borg nanoprobes. (VOY: "Scorpion", "Scorpion, Part II", "Prey")
Background
- The Species 8472 bioships were created as a CGI model built by Foundation Imaging's senior supervising visual effects animator, Adam "Mojo" Lebowitz. Their two forms of weaponry were devised by Visual Effects Supervisor Ronald B. Moore and Visual Effects Coordinator Cheryl Gluckstern. (Cinefantastique, Vol. 29, No. 6/7, p. 95)
- The bioship was featured in the menu screen of the VOY Season 6 DVD. However, Species 8472 does not appear in sixth season of Voyager.
Apocrypha
- In Star Trek Online, this ship is identified as a Nicor-class cruiser.
External link
- Template:NCwiki