The USS Voyager (NCC-74656) was an Intrepid-class starship during the late 24th century. Voyager was launched in 2371 under the command of Captain Kathryn Janeway, with orders to capture a Maquis vessel in the Badlands. While on this mission Voyager was swept into the Delta Quadrant. Upon Voyager's return to the Alpha Quadrant 7 years later]] Chakotay was promoted and given command.