^^Thanks for answering my question, and for answering a question I didn't realize I posed; that there is no
"arc" in the publisher's mentality when handing out a new writing assignment (i.e. "The Death of Janeway".)
In the interest of giving you time to respond to everyone who posted above, let me just say
thank-you for letting us vent, both the pro & anti "Janeway Returns" fans.