Welcome to the home of the Star Trek: Voyager fanfiction series Fifth Voyager. It is based on the premise that every time a decision has to be made or time travel alters the past, a new alternate dimension is created for the changes to play out in. The change that separates Fifth Voyager and Star Trek: Voyager lie in the new characters.

Here is where you'll find all of the completed stories/episodes of the series in chronological order. The series is divided into two; the main seasons and the three prequel seasons titled "B4FV". You can start anywhere you like, of course.

If you'd prefer to read the main seasons first/only OR read the seasons in the order they were originally released, start with Aggression in Season One.

Here's the simplest "release order" I can think of which avoids the most spoilers;

Orient Episode 13 -

: The episode introduces Tatsuomi Uesugi , the leader of the Uesugi Band, and explores the clan's "unity of blood" philosophy, which treats outsiders like Musashi with suspicion or outright hostility.

: While not a massive leap, some viewers noted that the animation and character designs felt slightly more "crispy" and polished compared to the first 12 episodes.

: Despite improvements, the animation remains a point of criticism, often described as "functional" rather than spectacular for a modern shonen. Orient Episode 13

Reviewers from platforms like Anime News Network and Reddit generally viewed this episode as a solid "setup" that successfully expanded the show's scope. :

: Some fans found the episode's "gatekeeping" elements—where Musashi is constantly prevented from meeting Uesugi to ask about Kojiro's father—to be tedious. : The episode introduces Tatsuomi Uesugi , the

Overall, Episode 13 is considered a necessary transition that sacrifices immediate action for long-term world-building, setting the stage for what many fans consider the series' strongest arc. Orient Part 2 Episode 1 (Review) New Friends And Foes!

: The trio joins the massive Uesugi Alliance , which has gathered to defeat the powerful Kishin of Awaji Island, Yamata no Orochi . Reviewers from platforms like Anime News Network and

: Musashi attempts to assert himself among his new peers, leading to a three-way battle in the barracks to determine the unit's leader. Reviews & Consensus