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Hugh, an xB, in 2399

Hugh, an xB, in 2399

For the unit of computer storage, please see XB (unit).

xB (short for ex-Borg) was a term used in the late 2390s to refer to former members of the Borg Collective operating on the Artifact. Like the renaming of the cube itself, it was meant to be a first step towards the establishment of a new identity that left the Borg past behind. (PIC: "The Impossible Box")

According to Hugh, who identified as an xB himself, the xBs were the most despised people in the galaxy. xBs were seen either as property to be exploited or hazards to be warehoused. However, the Romulan Free State had a more expansive vision for the xBs found on the Artifact, seeing them as both. (PIC: "Maps and Legends", "The End is the Beginning")

In 2399, Narissa ordered the deaths of several xBs as retribution for Hugh allowing Jean-Luc Picard and Soji Asha to escape the Zhat Vash. (PIC: "Nepenthe")

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How did xBs get their name in the late 2390s? toggle section
In the late 2390s, 'xB' referred to former Borg Collective members on the Artifact. This term aimed to help them form a new identity, leaving their Borg past behind. Hugh, an xB, mentioned they were among the most despised in the galaxy.
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Why are xBs considered the most despised people? toggle section
xBs are despised because they are seen as either exploitable property or dangerous hazards. The Romulan Free State viewed them as both. In 2399, Narissa ordered the deaths of several xBs due to Hugh's actions.
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What role does Hugh play among the xBs? toggle section
Hugh, an xB, was the executive director of the Borg Reclamation Project on the Artifact. He helped Jean-Luc Picard confront his past and complete his mission. Hugh was concerned about xBs, who were often seen as property or hazards. In 2399, Narissa ordered the deaths of several xBs because Hugh allowed Picard and Soji Asha to escape.
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How does the renaming of the cube affect xBs? toggle section
Renaming the cube was crucial for xBs, marking a shift towards a new identity away from their Borg history. This was part of efforts to help former Borg, like Hugh, who identified as xBs, to integrate into society, despite being among the most disliked individuals in the galaxy.
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