The BORG are a major antagonist in the Star Trek universe, first appearing in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. They are a collective of cybernetically enhanced humanoid species that have been assimilated into a hive mind. The BORG are driven by a desire to 'achieve perfection' through the forced assimilation of other species and technologies. They are relentless in their pursuit of this goal, and are considered one of the most powerful and dangerous forces in the galaxy.