Descent pts 1 & 2

The Borg return to threaten the Federation. However, they are now exhibiting all indications that they function as individuals and not as a collective mind. Also, Data experiences a disturbing facet of human emotions, including anger at being attacked by a Borg drone and feeling pleasure after killing it.

Data abducts Picard, Troi and Geordi and holds them prisoners of the Borg, while he derives pleasure from being evil. Dr. Crusher is left in command of the Enterprise as it comes under attack from a Borg vessel.

This is a terrific two parter!

Love any Borg episode!

James Horan played Barnaby.

James Horan previously appeared on TNG as Dr. Jo'Bril in "Suspicions." He portrayed Ikat'ika in two DS9 episodes, "In Purgatory's Shadow" and "By Inferno's Light." Horan was Tosin in the Voyager episode "Fair Trade," and appeared in six Enterprise episodes as a mysterious figure from the future.

This episode marks the final appearances of Lore (Brent Spiner) and Hugh (Jonathan Del Arco).

The Meta-phasic Shielding used in the 6 th season episode "Suspicions " was used to elude the Borg as the Enterprise employed the program to withstand close proximity to a star.

"I offer you a Vulcan prayer, Mr Suder. May your

death bring you the peace you never found in

life." - Tuvok.