Editing Borg Sphere (section)

==Technical data==
The size and capabilities of Borg spheres appear to vary, based on observations made in various encounters with the [[Federation]] throughout the 2370s, as suggested by its designation as a "long-range tactical vessel", as well as its use as an auxiliary craft capable of being launched from a [[Borg Cube]].

The variant launched from the Cube was considerably weaker than the Cube, and could be destroyed by a [[Sovereign Class]] starship with relative ease using quantum torpedoes. (Star Trek: First Contact)

:''<strong>It should be noted that the effects of the temporal vortex may have reduced the vessel's defensive capabilities, as the same vortex which the sphere went through in Star Trek: First Contact also disrupted the shields of the USS Enterprise-E. In addition, the sphere may have self-destructed in order to hide the fact that several [[Borg]] had infiltrated the Enterprise.''</strong>

This variant was also observed to have time travel capabilities. On one such occasion, a Borg sphere traveled back to the year 2063, in order to prevent the historical event on [[Earth]], known as First Contact. (Star Trek: First Contact)

In the case of the variation referred to by the Borg drone "One", long-range tactical vessels, have transwarp capability and ablative hull armor. They were also equipped with a [[Tractor Beam]]. (VOY: "Drone")

In 2375, the crew of the USS Voyager successfully retrieved a Borg transwarp coil from a damaged Sphere, as part of Operation Fort Knox. (VOY: "Dark Frontier")