In the year 2368, Cube 45208 encountered the Federation starship USS Excalibur and assimilated several crewmembers, among them Marika Wilkarah. Lieutenant Marika recalled the cube's designation during the mixer held for her and the surviving USS Equinox crewmembers when they joined USS Voyager's complement in 2376. (VOY - Distant Shores short story: "Brief Candle")