TREK executive producer Brannon Braga spoke with EON's Chris Smith recently for this exclusive interview about the end of STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE and the future of STAR TREK: VOYAGER.

"There are no plans to bring Voyager home now," Braga says. "The season finale will not do that. It's the first time we've said that. I don't think that's a secret at this point. Maybe in the first episode of next season."

Braga admits though that the last episode of this season: "Does have to do with Earth, and humans. There will be some changes next season, but no casting changes."

Seeing DEEP SPACE NINE come to an end has also been an emotional experience for the producer: "I feel a little melancholy," he says. "VOYAGER will be the only show on the air. I'm not sure quite what to say because I didn't have all that much involvement. I have mixed feelings. It's exciting for VOYAGER, but at the same time any time a show goes off the air, it's not a great thing for the franchise. DEEP SPACE NINE had a great run, and the final episode's amazing and very moving."

Much like Worf came over from NEXT GENERATION to aid DEEP SPACE NINE midway through its run, now that DS9 is ending does this mean we might be seeing any of those characters transporting to the VOYAGER world? "It's possible," hints Braga. "We've talked about it." The final episode of STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE (entitled "What You Leave Behind") will air the week of June 3rd. Check your local listings. Click here for more from the DS9 wrap party including cast memories and exclusive photos.

Source: EON Magazine