Parallel Fringe Division

Lore & Background

The relationship between the two divisions was defined by mistrust until it became clear that both realities faced extinction from the Observer invasion. Key members like P-Olivia Dunham served as bridges between worlds due to her unique physiology, allowing communication where others failed. Ultimately, their efforts shifted from warfare to cooperation, culminating in a plan to merge the two timelines into one stable existence.

In Their Own Story

The hum of the machine vibrated through the floorboards of the Alternate New York lab. P-Olivia stood before the glass, watching the blue fluid swirl inside the containment unit. In this world, the sky was often darker, and the air tasted of ozone and old secrets. She knew that every second spent stabilizing the barrier was a borrowed moment from a future they might never see.

Reader's Guide

The Parallel Fringe Division represents the shadow counterpart to the standard FBI unit operating in our reality. Initially formed by Walter Bishop after he crossed over, this group was tasked with monitoring anomalous phenomena within their own timeline. However, their mandate shifted dramatically as the war between universes escalated. Unlike their Prime equivalents, who sought to contain breaches, the Parallel team often prioritized the survival of their dying world above all else. This desperation led them to collaborate with hostile forces, including the Observers, creating a complex web of alliances and betrayals. Key figures included P-Olivia Dunham, who possessed unique abilities allowing her to travel between realities. Leadership frequently fell under P-Broyles, who maintained order amidst chaos, while P-Astrid provided technical support similar to her counterpart. They operated out of a facility in Alternate New York, often clashing with the Prime team before realizing cooperation was necessary for survival.

Did You Know?

• The Parallel Fringe Division is led by 'Walternate', Walter Bishop's doppelgänger who serves as the U.S. Secretary of Defense in the parallel universe.
• Walternate sent his version of Olivia, nicknamed 'Fauxlivia', to the prime universe to infiltrate the Fringe Division and assemble a doomsday device.
• The parallel universe is plagued by singularities occurring at weakened points between worlds, which scientists there contain using an amber-like substance.
• Walternate orchestrated the accelerated pregnancy of Fauxlivia to gain a sample of her baby's blood, which he used to activate the Machine.
• The parallel universe's version of Nina Sharp collaborated with David Robert Jones to synchronize the two universes, aiming to collapse them both under William Bell's control.