Star Trek: First Contact Borg Sphere Monitor Mate Ship Raise shields and arm the photon torpedoes! Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated. The Borg Spheres were used by the Borg as long-range tactical vessels and as scout ships in Star Trek: First Contact. Their goal is to prevent an historical event on Earth known as First Contact. Collect your own piece of the Collective and display it on your monitor.