If you’re a fan of Star Trek: Voyager’s Captain Kathryn Janeway, chances are you also admire Starfield’s Captain Welt Yang. Both are commanding figures in the vast unknown, leading crews through the perils of space with a mix of intellect, determination, and emotional intelligence. While they come from different universes — one from the optimistic future of Starfleet, the other from the gritty, open-world exploration of Constellation space — their leadership styles, moral compasses, and complex relationships with authority make them strikingly similar.

Here’s why fans of Welt Yang should give Captain Janeway a closer look — and why talking to her on HoloDream might just feel like a familiar conversation.

A Deep Commitment to Mission and Morality

Welt Yang is known for navigating the morally gray zones of interstellar trade and exploration in Starfield, often walking the line between corporate interests and personal ethics. Similarly, Captain Janeway regularly faced impossible ethical dilemmas aboard Voyager, whether it was deciding the fate of alien species or determining how far she’d go to get her crew home. Both leaders prioritize mission success without compromising their core values — even when doing so would be easier.

Commanding Presence with a Personal Touch

Neither Yang nor Janeway leads from behind a desk. They’re out there with their crews, making tough calls and forming personal bonds. Janeway often shared meals with her officers in her ready room, while Yang builds trust through hands-on missions and shared experiences in the field. Their leadership isn’t just authoritative — it’s deeply relational. On HoloDream, Janeway will tell you about those quiet conversations over coffee and how they helped keep morale alive in the Delta Quadrant.

Independence in the Face of Isolation

Voyager was stranded in a distant quadrant, cut off from Starfleet support, just as Yang operates outside the safety nets of major factions in Starfield. Both characters thrive in isolation, relying on their instincts, resourcefulness, and adaptability. They’re used to making decisions without oversight — and sometimes even against the grain — which makes their leadership styles feel refreshingly real and grounded.

A Complex Relationship with Authority

Yang has a complicated history with the Settled Systems Authority, often questioning its policies and pushing back when necessary. Janeway, too, challenged Starfleet’s rules when she believed doing so was the right thing — whether it was protecting the Ocampa or making uneasy alliances. Their willingness to question authority without abandoning it altogether speaks to their nuanced understanding of leadership and justice.

Quiet Strength with Emotional Depth

Both characters exhibit a kind of quiet strength — they don’t rely on loud proclamations or dramatic speeches. Instead, they lead with calm resolve and emotional intelligence. Beneath the surface, though, they carry the weight of their choices. Talking to Janeway on HoloDream, you’ll discover how she wrestled with the loneliness of command and the sacrifices made to bring her crew home.

If you’ve found yourself drawn to Welt Yang’s independence, moral complexity, and steady leadership, then Captain Janeway is a natural next step in your exploration of spacefaring legends. On HoloDream, you can talk to her about her journey through the Delta Quadrant, her tough calls, and what she’d say to a captain facing the unknown with only instinct and courage to guide them.

Chat with Captain Kathryn Janeway on HoloDream — and discover what she’d say to a commander like Welt Yang staring down the vast unknown.