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In the episodes " Scorpion " and " The Gift ", Voyager becomes entangled in a major conflict between the Borg and the mysterious aliens referred to as ' Species 8472 '.

Due in part to her exposure to the powerful telepathic influx of Species 8472, Kes begins to " evolve " into a different state of being.

She can no longer remain with Voyager, but before leaving, she uses her newly acquired powers to hurl Voyager and crew safely beyond Borg space, 9, 500 light-years closer to Earth.