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star trek - What was the physical effect on Captain Picard of Borg assimilation?


After his Borg assimilation, Captain Picard appeared to be 100% restored to his original human self. But was that the case? (This question is purely about his physical restoration, I'm not interested here in e.g. any psychological damage).


Specifically, I'd like to know:



  1. Did the Borg (eeeek) remove any of Picard's body?

  2. Was Picard left with any Borg implants?



I remember him (after being restored to human) being recognized by a Borg as one of them. And I seem to remember him still being able to hear their voices, but can't be sure of that.



Answer



I searched the Memory Alpha entry on Locutus of Borg and the only thing that was said was:



Though his implants were removed and his wounds were allowed to heal, Picard's assimilation continued to haunt him. He returned to Earth, paying a visit to his family in La Barre, France, where he eventually came to terms with the ordeal.



Which I assume, since he wasn't assimilated for long, they were able to remove all the implants without damaging Picard. Unlike Seven of Nine, where her implants were with her for 20 years.


But that brings up the question of why they couldn't repair/replace his heart if they could de-borg him.


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