Seven of Nine

Seven of Nine is a fictional character in the *Star Trek* franchise, first introduced in *Star Trek: Voyager* and portrayed by Jeri Ryan.

Seven of Nine is a fictional character in the *Star Trek* franchise, first introduced in *Star Trek: Voyager* and portrayed by Jeri Ryan. Born Annika Hansen, she was assimilated by the Borg as a child and later regained her individuality after leaving the Collective. She is also a major character in *Star Trek: Picard*.

Creation and introduction

Seven of Nine was introduced in *Star Trek: Voyager* and became a recurring member of the main cast. The character was written as a former Borg drone brought into the Federation crew after her separation from the Collective.

Fictional background

Seven of Nine was born Annika Hansen and assimilated by the Borg as a child. After being liberated from the Collective, she retained her Borg designation as her preferred name, although her human name was known to the crew.

Role in *Star Trek: Voyager*

On *Voyager*, Seven of Nine serves as a bridge between Borg knowledge and the ship’s crew. She is commonly associated with science, technology, and the series’ exploration of individuality after assimilation.

Later appearances

The character returned in *Star Trek: Picard*, again portrayed by Jeri Ryan. This extended her presence beyond *Voyager* into later *Star Trek* television.