Stardate: Crossroads

by Alixtii

An experimental Romulan weapon fractures history into two separate timelines--each with its own version of the Voyager. Star Trek past, present, and future must work together to preserve the time line--but whose version of history is the right one?

18. Eighteen

IRW Voyager, Delta Quadrant
Stardate 48135.6, altertnate

Commander's log, supplemental. Subcommander Janeway reporting. We have destroyed the Array, and are thus exiled in the Delta Quadrant indefinately. Subcommander Chakotay and I have discussed matters, and agreed that the best way to face the dangers we have and will encounter here is to work together. This will be one crew--a crew that will, under my discretion, follow Romulans codes and regulations. Because of the length of our mission in the Delta Quadrant, I have assumed the temporary rank of Commander of the IRW Voyager, with all the rights, responsibilities, and priveledges contained therein, for the duration of our mission. As the only Romulan vessel "assigned" to the Delta Quadrant, we'll continue to follow the Romulan--and human--directive to seek out worlds and explore space. However, in accordance with the Jinkata accords, we will not be establishing a military presence in the Delta Quadrant. Our primary goal is clear. Even at maximum speeds, it would take seventy-five years at Warp 9.975 to reach the Romulan Star Empire. I'm not willing to settle for that. There's another entity like the Caretaker out there somewhere who has the ability to get us there a lot faster. We'll be looking for her. And we'll be looking for wormholes, spatial rifts, or new technologies to help us. On a happier note, I have granted a field commission of lieutenant to Thomas Eugene Paris. In addition, our two guests have offered their services indefinately. I have accepted.