Unveiling Admiral Janeway's Epic Escape from a Star Trek Picard Catastrophe

Summary

Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 takes place in early 2385, placing Janeway and her crew in the center of two monumental events in Federation history.

Admiral Janeway takes charge of a mission aimed at rescuing Captain Chakotay from a different future, all while Starfleet works on relocating Romulan refugees to protect them from an imminent supernova catastrophe. Being potentially the final starship to be finished prior to the catastrophic assault on Mars, the USS Voyager-A and its crew are expected to avoid being entangled in the ensuing devastation.

Admiral Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) and her crew from Star Trek: Prodigy will narrowly escape a tragic event in Star Trek: Picard. A preview of Prodigy's season 2 premiere was shared at STLV: 57-Year Mission, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the canceled show's new episodes. The clip showcased Dal R'El (Brett Gray) and his fellow Starfleet aspirants being escorted to their new ship above Mars.

Based on the emotional reunion between Dal and his friends, it's evident that Prodigy season 2 doesn't immediately continue from where the finale ended. Season 1 took place in 2384, and there are indications that season 2 will begin in early 2385. This places Janeway and her former crew in the midst of two significant events in Federation history, both of which were influential in shaping the storyline of Star Trek: Picard.

Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 Takes Place During Picard's Romulan Evacuation

Upon arriving on the USS Voyager-A, the Doctor informs Dal and the crew about the latest developments since their last encounter with Janeway. According to the Doctor, Starfleet is occupied with relocating and resettling Romulan refugees in preparation for an impending supernova disaster. This is the reason why Admiral Janeway has taken it upon herself to lead the mission to rescue Captain Chakotay from the alternate future in which he is trapped.

The evacuation of Romulus began in 2385, coinciding with the finale of Star Trek: Prodigy season 1. Unfortunately, a tragic event closer to home led to Starfleet and the Federation withdrawing from the relocation mission. This decision greatly angered Admiral Jean-Luc Picard, who resigned from his post on principle. The tragedy took place at the Utopia Planitia Shipyards on Mars, where the USS Voyager-A is currently docked in Star Trek: Prodigy season 2. Consequently, it will be intriguing to witness Janeway and the Prodigy crew's response to this devastating attack.

Is Janeway's New Voyager-A The Last Starfleet Ship To Be Completed Before Picard's Mars Attack?

The Mars attack occurred on First Contact Day in Star Trek: Picard, pinpointing the attack to April 5th. Rogue synthetic lifeforms ruthlessly revolted against their organic counterparts and launched a devastating assault on Federation facilities on the Red Planet. Their targets included the shipyards on the surface, the Federation's Romulan rescue armada, and the orbital Mars station. As the Voyager-A remained docked above Mars, it potentially faced the danger of being targeted by Commodore Oh's synths. However, it is more probable that Voyager will be the last starship to depart Mars before the widespread destruction and devastation of the fleet unfolds.

Since Janeway and her crew are scheduled to embark on the USS Voyager-A before the attacks occur, they can avoid becoming entangled in the deadly chaos. Nevertheless, the Attack on Mars left such a profound impact on Star Trek: Picard that it will be intriguing to witness how it influences Janeway's rescue mission in Prodigy season 2. Due to Starfleet and the Federation abandoning the Romulan evacuation, they may also insist that Janeway abandons the Chakotay rescue mission in order to prioritize the pressing needs of the majority in Star Trek's devastated 24th century.