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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.