F> Was it ever established why the Borg gave Picard the 
 F> name Locutus when he was assimilated rather than a 
 F> designation?
Because he was supposed to be a liaison between the Borg and the human race.  
They gave him a name that humans could better relate to and thus accept 
assimilation that much easier.
BTW, if you've got a Latin dictionary, look up Locutus.  It's quite an 
appropriate name.
Victoria Aeron Mackey
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