At the beginning of Star Trek: Voyager, two ships are transported to the Delta Quadrant, thousands of light years from home, by the mysterious alien called the Caretaker. Knowing that there was strength in numbers, the two crews decide to integrate: the Starfleet vessel Voyager, with the Maquis rebel ship the Val Jean. Tensions were high at first. Starfleet crew distrusted the Maquis rebels, and the Maquis were reluctant to follow Starfleet protocol. But eventually, they gained mutual respect and began to work together, even becoming fast friends.