I think Sisko would have a very hard time on Voyager. His mind would go to the Borg long before they even have contact and Wolf 359 trauma would make it harder for him to deal with this. The way Miles was so specifically unhappy to be on DS9, the Cardassian station of all places, with his history.
Also one of the biggest strengths - that Ransom was clearly missing - is Janeway's science background. I think we also see it a bit in Tom, who idolizes the good old days. The exploration of it all. Explore new things without a safety net. When the DS9 crew ventured in the Gamma Quadrant, there was always a way back home. There is lots to talk about right there.
The DS9 character to absolutely thrive on Voyager would be Dax, well, Jadzia Dax specifically. Wise and curious, good combo. But Dax would also feel a new kind of fear, because Trill is so far away, no new host easily reachable. Could this be the end? Fascinating.
Janeway on DS9 would climb up the walls. To be stationary. She would use every chance she gets to get into the Gamma Quadrant. If she would get the whole Emissary storyline as well, I think she would be more open in some ways (so ready to embrace how these unknown aliens perceive time) and rejecting others (dealing with Winn Adami???? oh boy).
Ooh I love this thought experiment!
His mind would go to the Borg long before they even have contact and Wolf 359 trauma would make it harder for him to deal with this.
Honestly, I agree with this, I noted in a previous post that actually, Sisko and Janeway were positioned very well because their postings donât really interact with their traumas much. The Borg were barely anything on DS9, and Janeway only had to deal with Seska, who was laser-focused on Chakotay.
A good thing⌠because Seska didnât really trigger Janewayâs Cardassian triggers ala Miles.
Also one of the biggest strengths - that Ransom was clearly missing - is Janewayâs science background.
If I remember right Ransom doesnât like direct confrontation. His style is hide and run, from what I remember all heâs ever commanded were small science vessels.
I suspect that Sisko would react to Ransom and his crew almost exactly how Janeway reacted to Ransom.
With even less pushback, because when he did the same thing with Eddington he had little pushback. Dax was even in full support of Siskoâs actions.
The DS9 character to absolutely thrive on Voyager would be Dax, well, Jadzia Dax specifically. Wise and curious, good combo
This is true! I kind of wish there was either a Dax or Garak-like character on Voyager to mix things up as Seven did. Speaking of Seven of Nine⌠unfortunately, I donât and canât see how Seven would survive beyond the first episode on a Sisko-led Voyager.
Unless maybe Dax talks him out of it? Dax would make the case that Seven would be the âlocal knowledgeâ as they traverse Borg space.
Sisko would be a lot harder on Seven because of his trauma.
But because of Jake, Sisko always has a clear motive to get back to the Alpha Quadrant. Itâs not just for the crew but because of his son. He doesnât want to miss the life of his son, this would be a more bittersweet ache for Sisko, I feel.
Unless! Jake was with him during the Maquis hunting mission? On the other hand, I donât see Sisko wanting to put Jake in danger like that, so soon after Wolf 359.
On the other end, I would love to watch Janeway butting heads with Kira Nerys, initially, because I donât think Janeway has the same trauma as Miles had but also I donât think she would love interacting with Cardassians either.
And, knowing the DS9 writers, I feel they would play up Janewayâs Cardassian War Record. Garak would know Janewayâs war record and I bet he would enjoy poking at Janeway.
Janeway would indulge Quark but only to a point.
But also, it would be so interesting for Scientist!Janeway to butt up against Bajoran spirituality and religion, especially if the Wormhole aliens pick her to be their Emissary. Sisko was already (initially) uncomfortable with the role, what more Janeway?
Janeway is diplomatic but her faith is in science. I think in this way, Sisko was more open, especially once he warmed up to Bajor and its cultures. I donât know if I can see Janeway ever comfortable in the Emissary role.
Janeway vs Kai Winn would be fascinating. Theyâd both tear at each other with sugar-sweet smiles.
Janeway would also be pushed to make the same decisions as Sisko did in In the Pale Moonlight because just like Sisko, she takes every death personally. And the deaths during the Dominion War were constant.
It would be fascinating to see Janeway in the Siege of AR355 though just to see Janeway in another siege war. She already mentioned on Voyager how devastating that was, in her low-key way.
Saving the Cardassian was a moment that won Janeway back her soul, if not for that moment, I honestly feel Janeway wouldâve been lost.
Also, I feel Janeway and the Founder would have An Enemy Mine situation instantly. Janeway would also 100% support all of Nerysâs anti-Gul Dukat moves, sheâll hide it but she will low-key condone it.
Sisko was always contemptuous of Dukat but it was never personal, Sisko had to be driven to the moment of hating Dukat. Since, again, his hate would go towards the Borg more. But for Janeway? Itâs a skip towards hating Dukat.
We could also see Janeway in a more casual setting more often, maybe even date. I have a feeling even if Janeway stayed in the Alpha Quadrant, Janeway and Mark Johnson wouldn't have stayed together.