“ The subject of V'ger/Borg was introduced (possibly not for the first time) in The Return (Shatner novel):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Return_(Shatner_novel)#:~:text=The%20Return%20is%20a%20novel,The%20book's%20sequel%20is%20Avenger.&text=Pocket%20Books%20(U.S.)
Did V'ger record entire galaxies on its way back like Spock said or was it only transported to the other side of the Galaxy like speculated by Decker? ”
“ I've been thinking about poor Tim Russ and how he has to put up with people not remembering him for his longest, and ongoing role, as Tuvok, but rather for just a single line in a little known movie by some schmuck named Mel. Wishing to help him feel better about the situation, I feel I could help... ”