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:''Note: This is '''NOT''' a PC or NPC rated species.''

The '''Brunali''' are an agricultural species whose homeworld lies at the mouth of a [[Borg]] transwarp conduit in the [[Delta Quadrant]]. Once an advanced space-faring civilization, frequent and devastating attacks by the Borg Collective left the planet in ruins, leaving a few enclaves scattered in the northern continent with populations of less than 10,000. In order to prevent further [[Borg]] attacks, the surviving Brunali returned to a low-tech state; any technology they do use is kept hidden in the hope that any passing [[Borg]] vessels will not be interested and simply pass by. The [[Borg]] designation for Brunali is Species 2461.

The Brunali are skilled in genetics, and the use this as a tool against the [[Borg]]. They genetically engineered a child named Icheb with anti-[[Borg]] pathogens, whom they sent in a small ship towards the [[Borg]] transwarp conduit. A passing [[Borg]] vessel assimilated Icheb and the virus was spread throughout the [[Borg]] cube, destroying all the drones on board with the exception of several [[Borg]] children left in maturation chambers, including Icheb. They were rescued by the USS ''Voyager''.

In 2376, ''Voyager'' made contact with the Brunali homeworld, intending to reunite Icheb with his parents, Yifay and Leucon, unaware of what they had done. Icheb's parents, however, once again hoped they could use him to destroy the [[Borg]] and sent him off to the conduit for a second time. ''Voyager'''s crew rescued Icheb on this occasion and left the planet behind.