"I'm Not Borg": Star Trek: Section 31 Actor Challenges Michelle Yeoh Movie Fan Theory
The teaser for Star Trek: Section 31 included a peek of Michelle Yeoh's ensemble, which spurred conjecture among viewers concerning the identification of one character. Many people thought the individual in the trailer—who had a cyborg-like look—was a Borg since To refute the fan hypothesis, though, Rob Kazinsky—the actor behind the enigmatic character—turned to Instagram.
Character of Rob Kazinsky is Not a Borg
Renowned for his performance in the movie "Pacific Rim," Kazinsky posted the preview on his Instagram account (@therobkazinsky) alongside a message explicitly challenging the fan theory: "Ride of a lifetime. I'm not Borg, no." This comment essentially cleared any questions about his involvement with the Borg Collective.
Kazinsky's Character: A closer examination
The trailer featuring Kazinsky's appearance shows a big exo-suit, which started the Borg conjecture. On closer inspection, though, Kazinsky's character—a humanoid with obvious hair—suggests a non-Borg identity. Although the guy might be a cyborg, the exo-suit seems to be a tactical fighting suit and the trailer shows the character is not a Borg.
Potential Personas for Kazinsky's Character
Given the exo-suit, Kazinsky's character might be a cybernetically modified human. Among the several Star Trek universe characters with similar qualities are Sam Rutherford from Star Trek: Lower Decks and Airiam from Star Trek: Discovery. Kazinsky's role could also be a member of the MACO (Maquis Assault Command Operation) troops, a force brought in Star Trek: Enterprise.
Section 31 of Star Trek: Section 31 the "Lost Era"
Early 24th century, a period sometimes called to as the "lost era" in the Star Trek chronology, sets Section 31. This temporal context presents a convincing argument why Kazinsky's character cannot be a Borg. In Star Trek: The Next Generation, Q presents the Borg to the USS Enterprise-D, therefore marking the first interaction between people and the Borg. Star Trek: Section 31 is renowned for its propensity to deviate from accepted canon, hence it's likely the series may introduce the Borg earlier than planned.
