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"STAR TREK VOYAGER" RETROSPECT - (4.23) "Living Witness"

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"STAR TREK VOYAGER" RETROSPECT - (4.23) "Living Witness"

The STAR TREK franchise has aired a good number of episodes featuring the "Mirror Universe" - an existence in which the Federation is solely a Human-controlled, fascist empire. This universe was first introduced in the "STAR TREK" Season Two episode, (2.04) "Mirror, Mirror". The "Mirror Universe was also featured in several "STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE" episodes and most memorably in an "ENTERPRISE" episode called (4.18-4.19) "In a Mirror Darkly".

There have been parallel universe episodes featured in both "STAR TREK: NEXT GENERATION" and...

Excessive Criticism of "STAR TREK VOYAGER"

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EXCESSIVE CRITICISM OF "STAR TREK VOYAGER"

For the past two decades, I have never encountered so much criticism of one particular Star Trek show than I have for the 1995-2001 series, "STAR TREK VOYAGER".

Ironically, I used to buy this negative opinion. Or accept it. One of the reasons I had ignored "STAR TREK VOYAGER" for so many years, because I had assumed that those fans who had deemed it inferior to the other shows in the franchise were right. When my sister found out that the rest of our family was ignoring the show, she fervently suggested that we watch it. This happened when the early...

"STAR TREK VOYAGER" Retrospective: (5.12) “Bride of Chaotica!”

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"STAR TREK VOYAGER" RETROSPECTIVE: (5.12 “Bride of Chaotica!”)

One of the aspects of ”STAR TREK VOYAGER” that I have truly enjoyed over the other ”TREK” shows were the holoprograms featured or the episodes centered in the two Holodecks. One such holo program was ”The Adventures of Captain Proton” stories created by Voyager’s Chief Pilot, Tom Paris. Captain Proton was featured in at least four episodes – three in Season Five and one in Season Seven. But without a doubt, my favorite happened to be the third Proton story titled, (5.12) ”Bride of Chaotica!”.

In short, ”Bride...

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Top Ten (10) Favorite "STAR TREK VOYAGER" Episodes

posted by DR76

Below is a list of my ten (10) favorite episodes from the television series, "STAR TREK VOYAGER" (1995-2001):

TOP TEN (10) FAVORITE "STAR TREK VOYAGER" EPISODES

1. (5.12) "Bride of Chaotica" - Tom Paris' latest holodeck adventure, "The Adventures of Captain Proton", takes an unexpected turn when Voyager encounters an area in space that is home to photonic extra-dimensional aliens. My favorite TREK episode of all time.

2. (3.16) "Blood Fever" - After deciding that B'Elanna Torres would be the perfect mate, Ensign Vorik passes on his case of Pon Farr to her, which leads to problems during an...

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RETROSPECTIVE: “STAR TREK VOYAGER" (6.14) - "Memorial"

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RETROSPECTIVE: "STAR TREK VOYAGER" (6.14) "Memorial"

I have never been a fan of "STAR TREK VOYAGER"’s Season Six. It is my second least favorite season of the series, following Season One. But I am not here to discuss the sixth season. Instead, I want to discuss one of the season’s episode – namely (6.14) "Memorial". Despite being part of a mediocre season, I consider this episode to be one of the series’ best.

"Memorial" is an excellent episode that seemed to be – at least in my opinion – misunderstood by many Trek fans. In this tense story, Chakotay, Tom Paris, Harry Kim and Neelix...

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"STAR TREK VOYAGER" - Unfit For Command?

posted by DR76

"STAR TREK VOYAGER" - Unfit For Command?

Do many STAR TREK fans consider most Vulcan characters unfit for command? I wonder. I came across this "STAR TREK VOYAGER" fan fiction story about the letters written to the Alpha Quadrant by Voyager’s crew in the Season 1 episode, "Eye of the Needle". The author of this particular fan fiction story seemed to believe that because of their emotional distance, Vulcans are basically unfit for command. Personally, I disagree.

This belief that Vulcans were unfit for command certainly seemed supported by Lisa Klink’s screenplay for the Season 2 episode,...

"STAR TREK VOYAGER" RETROSPECT: (5.08) "Nothing Human"

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"STAR TREK VOYAGER" RETROSPECT: (5.08) "Nothing Human"

I came across an old episode of "STAR TREK VOYAGER" that I have not seen in a long time. It is a Season Five episode called (5.08) "Nothing Human". And I must say that without a doubt, it is one of the most ambiguous TREK episodes I have ever seen.

In the episode, Voyager's crew found a stranded vessel with a wounded alien on board. Once the creature is beamed to Sickbay, Chief Engineer B'Elanna Torres discovered that it uses biochemical secretions to give commands. Unfortunately, the alien attacked Torres, puncturing her neck and secreting...

"STAR TREK VOYAGER" RETROSPECT: (3.26-4.01) "Scorpion"

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"STAR TREK VOYAGER" RETROSPECT: (3.26-4.01) "Scorpion"

After three seasons, the series "STAR TREK VOYAGER" entered into a new era with the two-part episode, (3.26-4.01) "Scorpion". In "Scorpion", the crew of the U.S.S. Voyager finally reaches Borg space after three seasons - an event that would serve as a turning point for the series.

Aired at the end of Season Three and the beginning of Season Four, "Scorpion" finds the Voyager entering Borg space. To the crew's surprise, they discover that the Borg is engaged in a major conflict with another alien race called Species 8472. An even more discovery...

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"STAR TREK VOYAGER: Love on a Starship"

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"STAR TREK VOYAGER: Love on a Starship"

I am not going to deceive myself and pretend that the relationship between Captain Kathryn Janeway and her First Officer, Commander Chakotay, lacked any chemistry. Of course there had been chemistry. Even a blind person could have sensed the chemistry between them just by listening to their dialogue. But while I will admit the enormous dynamics between the two characters, I never could see the possibility of a "happily ever after" for them. Not while the pair served as the command team of the U.S.S. Voyager.

When many "STAR TREK VOYAGER" fans had first...

"STAR TREK VOYAGER" RETROSPECT: (5.21) "Juggernaut"

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"STAR TREK VOYAGER" RETROSPECT: (5.21) "Juggernaut"

When I first saw (5.21) "Juggernaut", I did not like it. Not at all. Who could like an episode in which one of the characters indulges in a temper tantrum throughout the entire story, while stuck in some space vessel leaking from radiation?

Mind you, I had been new to "STAR TREK VOYAGER", when "Juggernaut" first aired. It was the third or fourth episode of the series I had ever seen. After seeing it for a second time, I had revised my opinion of the episode. I still do not consider it as a favorite "VOYAGER" episode of mine. But I thought it...

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"STAR TREK VOYAGER" RETROSPECTIVE: (3.25) "Worst Case Scenario"

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"STAR TREK VOYAGER" RETROSPECTIVE: (3.25) "Worst Case Scenario"

Some time ago, I had posted a list of my top ten favorite episodes of "STAR TREK VOYAGER" (1995-2001). After re-examining my list, I was surprised to discover that the Season Three episode, (3.25) "Worst Case Scenario" was not on it.

In this penultimate episode of Season Three, B'Elanna Torres discovers a Holodeck program in which Commander Chakotay and the former Maquis crewmen stage a mutiny against Captain Janeway and the rest of Voyager's crew. Torres' participation in the program is interrupted by Tom Paris, who reminds her...

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My Top Ten Most Depressing “STAR TREK VOYAGER” Episodes

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My Top Ten Most Depressing “STAR TREK VOYAGER” Episodes

Below is a list of what I believe to be the top ten (10) most depressing or darkest ”STAR TREK VOYAGER” episodes:

1. ”Memorial” - Chakotay, Tom Paris, Harry Kim, and Neelix begin to experience strange visions after an away mission. Voyager’s crew discover that the four had earlier encounter a war memorial that convey memories of a past military massacre. (Season 6)

2. ”Course: Oblivion” - After B'Elanna Torres and Tom Paris get married, subspace radiation causes the crew and...

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"STAR TREK VOYAGER" RETROSPECT: (3.24) “Displaced”

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STAR TREK VOYAGER RETROSPECT: (3.24) “Displaced”

I might as well be honest. I wish I could be objective about the ”STAR TREK VOYAGER” Season Three episode, (3.24) ”Displaced”. But I cannot. My feelings for this episode are too strong. Let me explain.

Lisa Klink wrote the teleplay for this episode about Voyager’s crew members being replaced, one-by-one, with aliens from an unknown race. While arguing over a Klingon workout program that Chief Helmsman Tom Paris had created for the Holodeck, the pilot and Voyager’s Chief Engineer, B’ElannaTorres, are interrupted by a strange alien...

"STAR TREK VOYAGER" Retrospect: (6.26-7.01) “Unimatrix Zero, Parts I and II”

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"STAR TREK VOYAGER" RETROSPECT: (6.26-7.01) "UNIMATRIX ZERO, PARTS I AND II”

This two-part episode of ”STAR TREK VOYAGER” centered around the Voyager crew’s attempt to save Borg drones who are trying to develop individuality. (6.26) “Unimatrix Zero, Part I” aired at the end of the series’ sixth season and (7.01) “Part II” aired as the premiere for the series’ seventh and final season.

When Seven-of-Nine began having dreams about a beautiful forest, she eventually discovered that the forest is a real subconscious realm inhabited by the minds of certain Borg drones during regeneration...

"STAR TREK VOYAGER" RETROSPECT: (4.08-4.09) "The Year of Hell"

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"STAR TREK VOYAGER" RETROSPECT: (4.08-4.09) "The Year of Hell"

While reading some of the TREK forums and message boards over the years, I have noticed that many fans seemed to harbor mixed views of the "STAR TREK VOYAGER" Season Four two-part episode called (4.08-4.09) "The Year of Hell".

"The Year of Hell" began with the U.S.S. Voyager entering Krenim space, the same region of space that the former Ocampan crewman, Kes, had warned about in the Season Three episode called (3.21) "Before and After". Only Kes' description of Krenim space was set in an alternate timeline in which a very powerful...

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List of Star Trek Voyager Clubs on Fanpop

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Main Club: link
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Characters

Captain Janeway: link
Commander Chakotay:
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B'Elanna Torres: link
The Doctor: link
Kes: link
Seven of Nine: link
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VOY Cast:

Star Trek Cast: link
Kate Mulgrew (aka Capt. Janeway): link
Jeri Ryan (aka Seven of Nine): link
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VOY Species:

Vulcans: link
Klingons: link
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VOY Couples:

Star Trek Couples: link
Janeway/Chakotay:
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Other clubs:

The Borg: link
Q: link

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"STAR TREK VOYAGER: ‘The Art of Adaptability’"

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”STAR TREK VOYAGER: ‘The Art of Adaptability’”

Over six months ago, I had posted an article called "STAR TREK VOYAGER" - Unfit For Command?. In it, I had expressed my displeasure over the portrayal of Security/Tactical Officer Tuvok in the ”STAR TREK VOYAGER” Season Two episode, (2.25) "Resolutions". After viewing the episode for the umpteenth time, yesterday, I decided to focus upon another member of the Voyager crew, Ensign Harry Kim.

In the article about Tuvok, I had pointed out that screenwriter Lisa Klink had managed to regress and completely misinterpret the Vulcan’s character...

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List of Star Trek Clubs 🖖

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Star Trek Main Club

Star Trek: link
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Star Trek: TV Series

· The Original Series: link
· The Next Generation: link
· Voyager: link
· Deep Space Nine: link
· Enterprise: link
· Strange New Worlds: link
· Discovery: link
· Picard: link

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Star Trek: Movies

· Main Club: link
· Star Trek XI (2009): link
· Star Trek: Beyond: link
· Star Trek: The Movies: link

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Star Trek Characters

TOS characters
· James T. Kirk: link
. Spock: link
· Bones: link
· Scotty:...

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Robert Picardo and Tim Russ on Funny or Die

posted by CaryAnderson

I wrote and produced a web series pilot on Funny or Die that stars Robert Picardo and Tim Russ. It's called Chad and the Alien Toupee. Please look it over and spread the word.

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Kathryn Janeway and Starfleet Principles - “STAR TREK VOYAGER” (2.14) "Alliances"

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KATHRYN JANEWAY AND STARFLEET PRINCIPLES - "STAR TREK VOYAGER" (2.14 "Alliances")

Many ”STAR TREK” fans have claimed that the lead character of ”STAR TREK VOYAGER” lead character, Captain Kathryn Janeway, barely developed as a character during the series’ seven (7) season run. After watching the Season Two episode, (2.14) "Alliances”, I see that I could never agree with those critics of Janeway’s character. The Season Two Kathryn Janeway featured in this episode struck me as a far cry from the Janeway that finally returned to Earth in the series finale, (7.25-7.26) “Endgame”...