What are Borg Tactical Probes in Star Trek Fleet Command?
Borg Tactical Probes are hostile ships that drop valuable Inert Nanoprobes when destroyed. These nanoprobes are essential resources used in Borg-related progression, including upgrading the Vi’dar ship and promoting Borg Officers. Regularly hunting these probes is a key early- and mid-game activity for Commanders engaging with Borg content.
Where can I find Borg Tactical Probes?
Borg Tactical Probes can be found in Borg systems, starting around the Alta system. These systems are marked as Borg space and contain enemies specifically designed for the Borg gameplay loop.
What ship should I use to fight Borg Tactical Probes?
The Vi’dar is the recommended ship for hunting Borg Tactical Probes. It has bonus damage against Borg targets, making it much more efficient for farming Inert Nanoprobes compared to standard ships.
What resources do Borg Tactical Probes drop?
When defeated, Borg Tactical Probes drop Inert Nanoprobes, which can be refined into two other valuable types:
Active Nanoprobes: Used to promote Borg Officers and increase their power.
Charged Nanoprobes: Used to upgrade the Vi’dar ship or to purchase items in the Event Store.
How do I refine Inert Nanoprobes?
Inert Nanoprobes can be refined in the Refinery, where you can convert them into Active or Charged Nanoprobes. The refinement options become available after building and using the Vi’dar ship.
Why are Nanoprobes important?
Nanoprobes are the foundation of the Borg progression system:
Inert Nanoprobes: Base material dropped from probes.
Active Nanoprobes: For Borg Officer upgrades.
Charged Nanoprobes: For Vi’dar upgrades and store purchases.
Efficient nanoprobe farming ensures long-term progress in Borg-related events and ship development.