''Shadowsofthepast!'' – ''Voyager'' encounters a temporal rift, showing them a historical battle with the Borg.
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''En route'' to the [[Alpha Quadrant]], the {{USS|Voyager}}suddenlyencounters an all-too-familiar sight. On-screen, they witness the carnage of the [[Battle of Wolf 359]]. [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Tuvok]] suggests it may be some elaborate deception, noting that the battle took place six years prior. [[Ensign]] [[Harry Kim|Kim]] however, informs [[Captain]][[Kathryn Janeway|Janeway]] that he detects high concentrations of [[chroniton]]s, suggesting [[time travel]] is involved.
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''Shadows of the past!'' – ''Voyager'' encounters a temporal rift showing them an historic battle with the Borg.
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==Summary==
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As ''Voyager'' backs away, the images of the battle disappear, but in their place, the [[crew]] detects several [[Federation]] [[escape pod]]s. Tuvok again recommends caution, but Ensign Kim detects [[life sign]]s on board, as well as a genuine Federation [[distress signal]].
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''En route'' to the [[Alpha Quadrant]], the [[USS Voyager|USS ''Voyager'']] suddenly encounters an all-too-familiar sight. Onscreen, they witness the carnage of the [[Battle of Wolf 359]]. [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Tuvok]] suggests it may be some elaborate deception, noting that the battle took place six years prior. [[Ensign]] [[Harry Kim|Kim]] however, informs [[Captain]] [[Kathryn Janeway|Janeway]] that he detects high concentrations of [[chroniton]]s, suggesting [[time travel]] is involved.
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As''Voyager''backs away, the images of the battle disappear, butintheirplace, the [[crew]] detects several [[Federation]] [[escapepod]]s. Tuvokagainrecommendscaution, butEnsignKimdetectslifesignsonboard, aswellasagenuineFederation [[distresssignal]].
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Further[[sensor|scans]]show the pods to be survivors of the {{USS|Saratoga|NCC-31911}}, the{{USS|Roosevelt}},and the{{USS|Melbourne}}, the [[flagship]] of [[Admiral]] [[J.P.Hanson|Hanson]]. ''Voyager''isunableto communicate with thepods, soCaptainJanewayordersthe survivors to be [[transporter|beamed]] to [[sickbay]]. Tuvok informs her the transporterwouldbeunsafe, duetothechroniton[[radiation]],so the [[tractorbeam]] is used to tow the pods into the [[shuttlebay]].
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Further[[sensor|scans]]showthepodstobesurvivorsofthe [[USS Saratoga|USS ''Saratoga'']], the [[USSRoosevelt|USS ''Roosevelt'']], and the [[USSMelbourne|USS''Melbourne'']], the [[flagship]] of [[Admiral]] [[J.P.Hanson|Hanson]]. ''Voyager'' isunabletocommunicatewiththepods, so Captain Janeway ordersthe survivors to be [[transporter|beamed]] to[[sickbay]]. Tuvokinformsher the transporterwouldbeunsafe,due to the chroniton [[radiation]],so the [[tractor beam]] is used to tow the pods into the [[shuttlebay]].
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Janewayisstillunderstandablyapprehensiveaboutthesituation,soshe orders [[security]] to meet her in the shuttlebay, including [[Lieutenant]]JoshRand. The pod's hatch is opened, and members of various Federation [[species]]walk out led by CommanderAthena Rand, a [[science officer|science division]] [[officer]] fromthe USS ''Saratoga'',andtheauntofJoshRand. Captain Janeway welcomesthem aboard, curious as to how they got there. The survivors want to know if the [[Borg]] wereever defeated. Janewayexplainshow the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}causedthe[[Borgcube]] to [[self-destruct]] in [[Earth]] [[orbit]].
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Janewayisstillunderstandablyapprehensiveaboutthesituation, sosheorders[[security]]tomeet her in the shuttlebay, including [[Lieutenant]]Josh Rand. The pod's hatch is opened, and members of various Federation [[species]] walkoutledbyCommander Athena Rand, a [[scienceofficer|science division]] [[officer]] from the USS ''Saratoga'', andthe aunt of Josh Rand. Captain Janeway welcomes them aboard, curiousastohow they got there. The survivors want to knowifthe[[Borg]] were ever defeated. Janeway explains how the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|''Enterprise'']] caused the [[Borg cube]] to [[self-destruct]] in [[Earth]] [[orbit]].
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Thecaptainthenhasthemsenttosickbay, totestforanyeffectsof the [[temporalrift]] thatcarriedthemtothe [[DeltaQuadrant]], escortedby Josh Rand, whoisveryexcited to seehisauntagain.
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TheCaptainthenhasthemsent to sickbay,totestforanyeffectsof the [[temporalrift]]thatcarriedthem to the[[DeltaQuadrant]], escortedbyJoshRand, whoisveryexcited to seehisauntagain.
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Wordquicklyspreadsthroughthe[[starship|ship]] that survivors of Wolf 359 have been found. Several crew members rush to sickbay insearchoflovedoneslost in the battle.LieutenantBarristonis unable to findawoman named Selina, whowasloston the USS ''Roosevelt'', but[[B'ElannaTorres]]is able to find her long-lostfriendMarshallSinclair.
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[[File:Rand Ghosts.jpg|thumb|left|Commander Rand describing Wolf 359]]
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On the [[bridge]], the news is still spreading, and it is revealed that Josh and Athena Rand are relatives of [[Janice Rand]], whom Tuvok served under during his time on the {{USS|Excelsior}}.
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Wordquicklyspreads through the [[starship|ship]] that survivorsofWolf359havebeenfound.Severalcrewmembersrushtosickbayinsearchoflovedoneslostin the battle.LieutenantBarristonisunabletofindawomannamedSelina,whowaslostonthe[[USSRoosevelt|USS''Roosevelt'']], but [[B'Elanna Torres]] is able to findherlong-lostfriendMarshall Sinclair.
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Backinsickbay, [[The Doctor]] reveals that theradiationhasnotharmedthesurvivors,butit''has''forgedapermanentlinkbetweenthemandtherift.Heconcludes that if the anomalyrecurs,theywillbepulledbackintoit.Torresthinksshehasawaytoreducetheradiation levels, and rushes to [[engineering]] to comeupwithasolution.
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[[Image:Rand Ghosts.jpg|thumb|left|Commander Rand describing Wolf 359]]
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On the [[bridge]], the news is still spreading, and it is revealed that Josh and Athena Rand are relatives of [[Janice Rand]], whom Tuvok served under during his time on the [[USS Excelsior|USS ''Excelsior'']].
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Backinsickbay, [[theDoctor]] revealsthat the radiationhasnotharmedthesurvivors,butit ''has'' forgedapermanentlinkbetweenthemand the rift.He concludes thatif the anomalyreoccurs, theywillbepulledbackintoit.Torresthinksshehasawaytoreducetheradiationlevels, andrushesto [[engineering]] tocomeupwitha solution.
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Thesixteensurvivors are given [[crewquarters|quarters]] andbegin mingling with the crew.Bothsidesexplaintheirstories;the ''Voyager'' crewexplainshowtheywerebroughtto the [[DeltaQuadrant]]by the [[Caretaker(Nacene)|Caretaker]], whilethesurvivorsexplaintheirseeminglythreemonth(actuallysixyear)tripthroughtherift.Thesurvivorsquickly blend in, oneofthem, a [[Vulcan]] namedT'Pei,evenbefriendingTuvok.
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The sixteen survivors are given [[crew quarters|quarters]] and begin mingling with the crew. Both sides explain their stories; the ''Voyager'' crew explains how they were brought to the [[Delta Quadrant]] by the [[Caretaker]], while the survivors explain their seemingly three month (actually six year) trip through the rift. The survivors quickly blend in, one of them, a [[Vulcan]] named T'Pei, even befriending Tuvok.
Unfortunately, the rift suddenly begins to appear, throwing the survivors into a seizure-like state. The rift stops, as do the seizures, but Torres realizes she must hurry to complete her device to hold onto the survivors.
Unfortunately, the rift suddenly begins to appear, throwing the survivors into a seizure-like state. The rift stops, as do the seizures, but Torres realizes she must hurry to complete her device to hold onto the survivors.
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As she completes the device, the rift begin to appear again. She prepares to test it on Commander Rand, but the rift causes the survivors' [[cell]]s to begin to destabilize rapidly. Once again, ''Voyager'' witnesses the Battle of Wolf 359. ''Voyager'' goes to [[warp]], but the rift follows, still tied to the survivors. The survivors have no choice but to re-enter the pods and return to the rift, with only minutes to say goodbye. As the pods enter the rift, Josh Rand steals an escape pod of his own, and attempts to go after them. ''Voyager'' tries to beam him back, but it is too late; he, the rift, and the survivors have all disappeared.
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As she completes the device, the rift begins to appear again. She prepares to test it on Commander Rand, but the rift causes the survivors' [[cell]]s to begin to destabilize rapidly. Once again, ''Voyager'' witnesses the Battle of Wolf 359. ''Voyager'' goes to [[warp]], but the rift follows, still tied to the survivors. The survivors have no choice but to re-enter the pods and return to the rift, with only minutes to say goodbye. As the pods enter the rift, Josh Rand steals an escape pod of his own, and attempts to go after them. ''Voyager'' tries to beam him back, but it is too late; he, the rift, and the survivors have all disappeared.
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''Voyager'' prepares to go to warp again when suddenly a large unidentified ship opens fire on them.
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''Voyager'' prepares to go to warp again when suddenly a large unidentified ship opens fire on them...
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:''The story stops here with a cliff-hanger ending.''
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==Quotes==
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== Memorable Quotes==
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''"[[Human]] [[heart]] tightens in anguish at the sight of the conflagration that cost the Federation 39 ships and 11,000 lives. Even a Vulcan heart wrenches, just a little before the clarity of [[logic]] prevails."''
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"''[[Human]] [[heart]]stighten in anguish at the sight of the conflagration that cost the Federation 39 ships and 11,000 lives. Even a Vulcan heart wrenches, just a little before the clarity of [[logic]] prevails.''"
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==Creators==
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== Background Information ==
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* The events of the battle include descriptions of characters and events from {{TNG|The Best of Both Worlds, Part II}}, {{DS9|Emissary}}, and the {{e|Unity}} installment of ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'', as well as facts from the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual]]'' and the ''[[Star Trek Chronology]]''.
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* The time-frame of this story not explicitly stated, however, the Battle of Wolf 359 is said to have taken place six years prior, placing this story in [[2373]]. Furthermore, this comic references the events of {{VOY|Unity}}, but must take place before {{VOY|Scorpion}}, as [[Seven of Nine]] is not yet present. Also, Kes' hair is still short, suggesting it took place before {{VOY|Before and After}}. All three of these episodes are set in 2373.
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* This story in some ways parallels the events of {{TNG|Yesterday's Enterprise}} (meeting persons [[time-travel]]ing from a past [[military conflicts|battlefield]], a dedicated crew member desiring to help the fight), but with a very different driving theme -- in the TNG installment, Picard was obligated to send the refugees back in time to fulfill their roles in the battle, in this comic the crew decides that 16 people wouldn't have made a difference in the hopeless battle, and Janeway orders them to try and counteract the effect by dragging survivors back into the rift.
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* A two-page drawing of the Battle of Wolf 359 shows a wide variety of heavily damaged ships [[Federation starships]] including [[Miranda class|''Miranda'']], [[Nebula class|''Nebula'']], [[Excelsior class|''Excelsior'']], and {{ShipClass|Ambassador}} ships. There is also wreckage of several [[Klingon]] ships, including a [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey|bird of prey]] and a {{ShipClass|K't'inga}}. In {{TNG|The Best of Both Worlds}}, Admiral Hanson said the Klingons were asked for help; however their presence at the battle has never been confirmed in canon.
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* When Rand steals an "escape pod", a [[class 2 shuttle]] is shown by mistake.
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=== Artwork ===
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* The main casts of ''Voyager'' are all drawn to appear identical to their television counterparts, however, there are very noticeable differences in the appearance of Tom Paris and Neelix. Tom Paris is drawn with a much longer and aged face. Neelix is drawn much darker, and with significantly more facial hair.
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* The survivors all appear with the [[TNG]] style uniforms and [[combadge]]s. This is appropriate as they have traveled forward in time from 2367. Like many comics, there are many more aliens present. Aside from humans, the 16 survivors include two Vulcans, a Klingon, a [[Bolian]], and wide variety of Starfleet officers from unnamed species. These include: two humanoids with bright blue lips, one with green hair, the other with blue hair; a tall [[alien]] similar in appearance to a Bolian, but with green skin; a short furry green man; a dark woman with pink hair, and a short purple man.
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* Many of the survivors bear a very tattered appearance. They are drawn with thick black lines, giving an impression of many minor cuts and bruises. Also, when emerging from the escape pods, many are wearing ripped and torn uniforms, and others are missing rank insignia.
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=== Creators ===
* Based on ''[[Star Trek]]'' created by [[Gene Roddenberry]]
* Based on ''[[Star Trek]]'' created by [[Gene Roddenberry]]
* Writer: [[Laurie S. Sutton]]
* Writer: [[Laurie S. Sutton]]
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* Artists:
** [[Jesus Redondo]] (pencil art)
** [[Jesus Redondo]] (pencil art)
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** [[Sergio Melia]] (ink art)
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** [[Sergio Melia]] (inking)
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** [[ChrisEliopoulos]] (color art)
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** [[GlynisOliver]] (color art)
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* Editor: [[TimTuohy]]
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** [[ChrisEliopoulos]] (letter art)
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** [[Tim Tuohy]]
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** [[Bob Harras]] (editor in chief)
** [[Chip Carter]] (editing assistance, credited as "score keeper")
** [[Chip Carter]] (editing assistance, credited as "score keeper")
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==Background==
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== Characters ==
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*The events of the battle include descriptions of characters and events from [[TNG]]: "[[The Best of Both Worlds, Part II]]", [[DS9]]: "[[Emissary]]" and the "[[Unity]]" installment of ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]'', as well as facts from the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual]]'' and the ''[[Star Trek Chronology]]''.
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{{noncanon characters|MarvelVOY}}
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*The time-frame of this story not explicitly stated, however, the Battle of Wolf 359 is said to have taken place six years prior, placing this story in [[2373]]. Furthermore, this comic references the events of [[VOY]] "[[Unity]]", but must take place before [[VOY]] "[[Scorpion, Part I|Scorpion]]", as [[7 of 9]] is not yet present. Also, Kes' hair is still short, suggesting it took place before [[VOY]] "[[Before and After]]". All three of these episodes are setin2373.
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===Regular and recurringcharacters===
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* This story in some ways parallels the events of [[TNG]]: "[[Yesterday'sEnterprise]]"(meeting persons [[time-travel]]ingfroma past [[military conflicts|battlefield]], a dedicated crew member desiring to help the fight), but with a very different driving theme -- in the TNG installment, Picard was obligated to send the refugees back in time to fulfill their roles in the battle, in this comic the crew decides that 16 people wouldn't have made a difference in the hopeless battle, and Janeway orders them to try and counteract the effect dragging survivors back into the rift.
* A two-page drawing of the Battle of Wolf 359 shows a wide variety of heavily damaged ships [[Federation starships]] inlcuding [[Miranda class|''Miranda'']], [[Nebula class|''Nebula'']], [[Excelsior class|''Excelsior'']], and [[Ambassador class|''Ambassador''-class]] ships. There is also wreckage of several [[Klingon]] ships, including a [[Klingon Bird-of-Prey|bird of prey]] and a [[K't'inga class|''K't'inga''-class]]. In [[TNG]] "[[The Best of Both Worlds, Part I]]", Admiral Hanson said the Klingons were asked for help; however their presence at the battle has never been confirmed in canon.
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* When Rand steals an "escape pod", a [[Type-9 shuttlecraft]] is shown by mistake.
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===Artwork===
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The main casts of ''Voyager'' are all drawn to appear identical to their television counterparts, however, there are very noticeable differences in the appearance of Tom Paris and Neelix. Tom Paris is drawn with a much longer and aged face. Neelix is drawn much darker, and with significantly more facial hair.
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The survivors all appear with the [[TNG]] style uniforms and [[comm badge]]s. This is appropriate as they have traveled forward in time from 2367. Like many comics, there are many more aliens present. Aside from humans, the 16 survivors include two Vulcans, a Klingon, a [[Bolian]], and wide variety of Starfleet officers from unnamed species. These include: two humanoids with bright blue lips, one with green hair, the other with blue hair; a tall [[alien]] similar in appearance to a Bolian, but with green skin; a short furry green man; a dark woman with pink hair, and a short purple man.
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Many of the survivors bear a very tattered appearance. They are drawn with thick black lines, giving an impression of many minor cuts and bruises. Also, when emerging from the escape pods, many are wearing ripped and torn uniforms, and others are missing rank insignia.
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==Characters==
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[[Image:Voyager Cast with Kes.jpg|thumb|150px|The [[senior staff]] of ''Voyager''.]]
; [[Kathryn Janeway]] : ''Voyager'' captain.
; [[Kathryn Janeway]] : ''Voyager'' captain.
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; [[Chakotay]] : ''Voyager'' [[XO|exec]], a [[Maquis]] [[commander]].
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; [[Chakotay]] : ''Voyager'' [[XO|exec]], a [[Maquis]] [[commander]]. Chakotay revealed to the Wolf 359 survivors that one of their peers, Benjamin Sisko, had survived the battle, and also that Sisko was a classmate of Chakotay's
; [[Kes]] : An [[Ocampa]] serving as ''Voyager's'' ''de facto'' nurse
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; [[Kes]] : An [[Ocampa]] serving as ''Voyager''{{'}}s ''de facto'' nurse
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; [[Neelix]] : [[Talaxian]] ''jack-of-all-trades'' serving as ''Voyager'' [[cook]] and [[morale officer]].
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; [[Neelix]] : [[Talaxian]] ''jack-of-all-trades'' serving as ''Voyager'' [[chef]] and [[morale officer]].
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; Josh Rand : [[Operations division]] ''Voyager'' [[lieutenant]], nephew of Athena Rand. ''Josh Rand wears an [[ensign]] pin rather than lieutenant's insignia in most panels of this comic.''
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; Athena Rand : Starfleet [[sciences division]] [[commander]] lost at Wolf 359. Athena, who was assigned to USS ''Saratoga'', was a descendant of [[23rd century]] Stafleet officer [[Janice Rand]], and the aunt of a ''Voyager'' crew member. ''It is odd that Athena was a full commander, meaning she would have outranked her superior, [[XO|exec]] Ben Sisko, on the ''Saratoga''. Likely she was a [[staff officer]] outside of Sisko's [[chain of command]].
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;Barrston : ''Voyager'' lieutenant, from a distinguished Starfleet family. He is disappointed to not find his lost twin, Selina, among the survivors. Tom Paris mentions that Barrston is something of a show-off compared to the more soft-spoken Josh Rand.
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===Other characters===
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===Other characters===
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; Athena Rand : Starfleet [[sciencesdivision]] [[commander]] lost at Wolf 359. Athena was a descendant of [[23rd century]] Stafleet officer [[Janice Rand]], and the aunt of a ''Voyager'' crew member.
; [[J.P.Hanson]] : Starfleet [[admiral]] lost aboard the {{USS|Melbourne}} at Wolf 359. Tom Paris described Hanson as "like an uncle" to him. ''This comic mentions (but does not show) him serving on the ''Melbourne'', but this was not mentioned in any episode. In fact, the script for {{TNG|The Best of Both Worlds, Part II}} describes him on the [[battle bridge]] of a {{Class|Galaxy}} ship, althoughnoreferenceto this made it into the final episode, except for the fact that he was sitting in the battle bridge [[command chair]] in his [[communication]] from [[Wolf 359]].''
; [[J.P. Hanson]] : Starfleet [[admiral]] lost aboard the [[USS Melbourne|USS ''Melbourne'']] at Wolf 359. Tom Paris described Hanson as "like an uncle" to him. ''This comic mentions him serving on the ''Melbourne'', but this was not mentioned in any episode. In fact, the script for [[TNG]]: "[[The Best of Both Worlds, Part II]]" describes him on the [[battle bridge]] of a [[Galaxy class|''Galaxy'' class]] ship, although no reference to this made it into the final episode, except for the fact that he was sitting in the battle bridge [[command chair]] in his [[communication]] from [[Wolf 359]].''
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;Barriston : ''Voyager'' lieutenant.
; Marshall Sinclair : A Starfleet lieutenant discovered to have the Battle of Wolf 359. He is an old friend of B'Elanna Torres.
; Marshall Sinclair : A Starfleet lieutenant discovered to have the Battle of Wolf 359. He is an old friend of B'Elanna Torres.
;T'Pei : A command division Vulcan survivor of Wolf 359.
;T'Pei : A command division Vulcan survivor of Wolf 359.
; [[Janice Rand]] : Starfleet officer, a former shipmate of Tuvok, who was mentioned to be the ancestor of Josh and Athena.
; [[Janice Rand]] : Starfleet officer, a former shipmate of Tuvok, who was mentioned to be the ancestor of Josh and Athena.
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;Selina : Person who was aboard[[USSRoosevelt|USS''Roosevelt'']] whenitwaslost.
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;Glen Leigh : Dark-haired command division Starfleet lieutenant among the survivors, who was pagedbynameto [[sickbay]] whilehavinga conversation with Paris, Kim andAbbey.
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;Green-hairedfemalesurvivor:AStarfleetoperationsdivisionLieutenantwho assisted Torres in attempting to prevent the survivors from bring pulled back into the rift.
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;Abbey:Operationsdivisionlieutenant,awomanwithshinywhite hair and blue lips. Lt. Abbey assisted Torres in attempting to prevent the survivors from bring pulled back into the rift. ''Depending on the lighting, Abey's hair appeared either bluish white, or green.''
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;Blue-hairedfemale survivor : A Starfleet officerin the operationsdivision.
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;SusanJames : Starfleet lieutenantamong the survivors,whowas paged by name to sickbay.
;Selina Barrston: Mr. Barrston'stwinsister,whowasaboard{{USS|Roosevelt}} when it was lost. Barrston had hoped she would be among the survivors, butfailedtofindher.
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;Tall Green-skinned male survivor : A Command Division Starfleet officer who survived the Battle of Wolf 359
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[[File:Sisko2367.jpg|thumb|Sisko]]
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;Purplesurvivor : AScienceDivisionStarfleetofficerwho survived the Battle of Wolf359
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;[[BenjaminSisko|Ben Sisko]] : Former[[XO|exec]]of''Saratoga''.Whenbriefing the ''Saratoga'' crew on what happened to their shipmates, Chakotay mentions that Sisko had been an [[Starfleet Academy|Academy]] classmate of his, and that he had survived the''Saratoga''.
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;ShortGreen furry survivor : A Command Division Starfleet officer who survived the Battle of Wolf 359
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;Unnamedsurvivors
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;Klingonsurvivor : AKlinonssurvivorof Wolf 359 presumably from one of the Klingon ships seen (in this comic) at the battle.
;[[USSEnterprise (NCC-1701-D)|USS ''Enterprise'' (NCC-1701-D)]] : Federation starship which defeated the [[Borg cube]] in [[Earth]]'s [[orbit]].
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;{{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} : Federation starship which defeated the [[Borg cube]] in [[Earth]]'s [[orbit]]. ''Janeway mentioned the ''Enterprise''-D's victory, but the ship was not shown.''
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;[[escape pod]] : Emergency lifeboat vehicle carried aboard starships. ''The various escape pods were of the design depicted in the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual]]'', linked up in the manner described by the manual's text.''
;[[escape pod]] : Emergency lifeboat vehicle carried aboard starships. ''The various escape pods were of the design depicted in the ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual]]'', linked up in the manner described by the manual's text.''
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;frunium mono[[carbon]]ite : [[materials and substances|Compound]] found in the makeup of Federation escape pods.
;frunium mono[[carbon]]ite : [[materials and substances|Compound]] found in the makeup of Federation escape pods.
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;[[gravimetric]] buildup : An increase of [[graviton]] energy that accompanies the chroniton wave cascade
;[[gravimetric]] buildup : An increase of [[graviton]] energy that accompanies the chroniton wave cascade
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[[Image:Ussmelbourne.jpg|thumb|130px|The USS Melbourne at Wolf 359]]
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[[File:USS Melbourne attacked.jpg|thumb|The USS Melbourne at Wolf 359]]
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;[[USS Melbourne|USS ''Melbourne'']] : Federation starship destroyed at Wolf 359.
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;{{USS|Melbourne}} : Federation starship, commanded by Admiral Hanson, that was destroyed at Wolf 359.
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;{{USS|Roosevelt}} : Federation starship destroyed at Wolf 359. ''Voyager'' had already met with ''Roosevelt'' survivors, including [[Riley Frazier]]. ''The mention of ''Roosevelt'' has an editor's note mentioning that vessel's appearance in {{VOY|Unity}}.
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;[[USSRoosevelt|USS''Roosevelt'']]:Federationstarship destroyed at Wolf 359.
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[[File:Usssaratoga2367fore.jpg|thumb|TheUSSSaratoga at Wolf 359]]
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[[Image:Uss saratoga 2367 fore.jpg|thumb|130px|TheUSSSaratoga at Wolf 359]]
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;{{USS|Saratoga|NCC-31911| (NCC-31911)}}:Federation starship destroyed at Wolf 359. A cubic-designed escape pod from ''Saratoga'' was discovered by ''Voyager'', with ship's crewmember Athena Rand. ''This does not match the design escape pod used by that vessel in {{DS9|Emissary}}, but then again, the ship might have had more than one type of pod.
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;[[USS Saratoga|USS ''Saratoga'' (NCC-31911)]] :Federation starship destroyed at Wolf 359. A cubic-designed escape pod from ''Saratoga'' was discovered by ''Voyager''. ''This does not match the design escape pod used by that vessel in "[[Emissary (episode)|Emissary]]" ([[DS9]]).
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;[[temporal rift]] : The rift encountered by ''Voyager'' displayed a definite connection with those that passed through it, as the refugees from the battle site were unable to exist in the new timeframe they were transported into.
;[[temporal rift]] : The rift encountered by ''Voyager'' displayed a definite connection with those that passed through it, as the refugees from the battle site were unable to exist in the new timeframe they were transported into.
As Voyager backs away, the images of the battle disappear, but in their place, the crew detects several Federationescape pods. Tuvok again recommends caution, but Ensign Kim detects life signs on board, as well as a genuine Federation distress signal.
Janeway is still understandably apprehensive about the situation, so she orders security to meet her in the shuttlebay, including Lieutenant Josh Rand. The pod's hatch is opened, and members of various Federation species walk out led by Commander Athena Rand, a science divisionofficer from the USS Saratoga, and the aunt of Josh Rand. Captain Janeway welcomes them aboard, curious as to how they got there. The survivors want to know if the Borg were ever defeated. Janeway explains how the USS Enterprise-D caused the Borg cube to self-destruct in Earthorbit.
The captain then has them sent to sickbay, to test for any effects of the temporal rift that carried them to the Delta Quadrant, escorted by Josh Rand, who is very excited to see his aunt again.
Word quickly spreads through the ship that survivors of Wolf 359 have been found. Several crew members rush to sickbay in search of loved ones lost in the battle. Lieutenant Barriston is unable to find a woman named Selina, who was lost on the USS Roosevelt, but B'Elanna Torres is able to find her long-lost friend Marshall Sinclair.
Commander Rand describing Wolf 359
On the bridge, the news is still spreading, and it is revealed that Josh and Athena Rand are relatives of Janice Rand, whom Tuvok served under during his time on the USS Excelsior.
Back in sickbay, The Doctor reveals that the radiation has not harmed the survivors, but it has forged a permanent link between them and the rift. He concludes that if the anomaly recurs, they will be pulled back into it. Torres thinks she has a way to reduce the radiation levels, and rushes to engineering to come up with a solution.
The sixteen survivors are given quarters and begin mingling with the crew. Both sides explain their stories; the Voyager crew explains how they were brought to the Delta Quadrant by the Caretaker, while the survivors explain their seemingly three month (actually six year) trip through the rift. The survivors quickly blend in, one of them, a Vulcan named T'Pei, even befriending Tuvok.
Unfortunately, the rift suddenly begins to appear, throwing the survivors into a seizure-like state. The rift stops, as do the seizures, but Torres realizes she must hurry to complete her device to hold onto the survivors.
As she completes the device, the rift begins to appear again. She prepares to test it on Commander Rand, but the rift causes the survivors' cells to begin to destabilize rapidly. Once again, Voyager witnesses the Battle of Wolf 359. Voyager goes to warp, but the rift follows, still tied to the survivors. The survivors have no choice but to re-enter the pods and return to the rift, with only minutes to say goodbye. As the pods enter the rift, Josh Rand steals an escape pod of his own, and attempts to go after them. Voyager tries to beam him back, but it is too late; he, the rift, and the survivors have all disappeared.
Voyager prepares to go to warp again when suddenly a large unidentified ship opens fire on them...
"Humanhearts tighten in anguish at the sight of the conflagration that cost the Federation 39 ships and 11,000 lives. Even a Vulcan heart wrenches, just a little before the clarity of logic prevails."
The time-frame of this story not explicitly stated, however, the Battle of Wolf 359 is said to have taken place six years prior, placing this story in 2373. Furthermore, this comic references the events of VOY: "Unity", but must take place before VOY: "Scorpion", as Seven of Nine is not yet present. Also, Kes' hair is still short, suggesting it took place before VOY: "Before and After". All three of these episodes are set in 2373.
This story in some ways parallels the events of TNG: "Yesterday's Enterprise" (meeting persons time-traveling from a past battlefield, a dedicated crew member desiring to help the fight), but with a very different driving theme -- in the TNG installment, Picard was obligated to send the refugees back in time to fulfill their roles in the battle, in this comic the crew decides that 16 people wouldn't have made a difference in the hopeless battle, and Janeway orders them to try and counteract the effect by dragging survivors back into the rift.
The main casts of Voyager are all drawn to appear identical to their television counterparts, however, there are very noticeable differences in the appearance of Tom Paris and Neelix. Tom Paris is drawn with a much longer and aged face. Neelix is drawn much darker, and with significantly more facial hair.
The survivors all appear with the TNG style uniforms and combadges. This is appropriate as they have traveled forward in time from 2367. Like many comics, there are many more aliens present. Aside from humans, the 16 survivors include two Vulcans, a Klingon, a Bolian, and wide variety of Starfleet officers from unnamed species. These include: two humanoids with bright blue lips, one with green hair, the other with blue hair; a tall alien similar in appearance to a Bolian, but with green skin; a short furry green man; a dark woman with pink hair, and a short purple man.
Many of the survivors bear a very tattered appearance. They are drawn with thick black lines, giving an impression of many minor cuts and bruises. Also, when emerging from the escape pods, many are wearing ripped and torn uniforms, and others are missing rank insignia.
Canon characters listed below are linked to the main article about them. Non-canon characters are not linked, but those that recurred, appearing or being mentioned in more than one story, are defined further in Marvel VOY characters.
Voyagerexec, a Maquiscommander. Chakotay revealed to the Wolf 359 survivors that one of their peers, Benjamin Sisko, had survived the battle, and also that Sisko was a classmate of Chakotay's
Operations divisionVoyagerlieutenant, nephew of Athena Rand. Josh Rand wears an ensign pin rather than lieutenant's insignia in most panels of this comic.
Athena Rand
Starfleet sciences divisioncommander lost at Wolf 359. Athena, who was assigned to USS Saratoga, was a descendant of 23rd century Stafleet officer Janice Rand, and the aunt of a Voyager crew member. It is odd that Athena was a full commander, meaning she would have outranked her superior, exec Ben Sisko, on the Saratoga. Likely she was a staff officer outside of Sisko's chain of command.
Barrston
Voyager lieutenant, from a distinguished Starfleet family. He is disappointed to not find his lost twin, Selina, among the survivors. Tom Paris mentions that Barrston is something of a show-off compared to the more soft-spoken Josh Rand.
Starfleet admiral lost aboard the USS Melbourne at Wolf 359. Tom Paris described Hanson as "like an uncle" to him. This comic mentions (but does not show) him serving on the Melbourne, but this was not mentioned in any episode. In fact, the script for TNG: "The Best of Both Worlds, Part II" describes him on the battle bridge of a Galaxy-class ship, although no reference to this made it into the final episode, except for the fact that he was sitting in the battle bridge command chair in his communication from Wolf 359.
Marshall Sinclair
A Starfleet lieutenant discovered to have the Battle of Wolf 359. He is an old friend of B'Elanna Torres.
Starfleet officer, a former shipmate of Tuvok, who was mentioned to be the ancestor of Josh and Athena.
Glen Leigh
Dark-haired command division Starfleet lieutenant among the survivors, who was paged by name to sickbay while having a conversation with Paris, Kim and Abbey.
Abbey
Operations division lieutenant, a woman with shiny white hair and blue lips. Lt. Abbey assisted Torres in attempting to prevent the survivors from bring pulled back into the rift. Depending on the lighting, Abey's hair appeared either bluish white, or green.
Susan James
Starfleet lieutenant among the survivors, who was paged by name to sickbay.
Selina Barrston
Mr. Barrston's twin sister, who was aboard USS Roosevelt when it was lost. Barrston had hoped she would be among the survivors, but failed to find her.
Former exec of Saratoga. When briefing the Saratoga crew on what happened to their shipmates, Chakotay mentions that Sisko had been an Academy classmate of his, and that he had survived the Saratoga.
Emergency lifeboat vehicle carried aboard starships. The various escape pods were of the design depicted in the Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual, linked up in the manner described by the manual's text.
Federation starship destroyed at Wolf 359. Voyager had already met with Roosevelt survivors, including Riley Frazier. The mention of Roosevelt has an editor's note mentioning that vessel's appearance in VOY: "Unity".
Federation starship destroyed at Wolf 359. A cubic-designed escape pod from Saratoga was discovered by Voyager, with ship's crewmember Athena Rand. This does not match the design escape pod used by that vessel in DS9: "Emissary", but then again, the ship might have had more than one type of pod.
The rift encountered by Voyager displayed a definite connection with those that passed through it, as the refugees from the battle site were unable to exist in the new timeframe they were transported into.
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