1 00:00:17,142 --> 00:00:20,729 We'll swing back this way in a month, make sure everything's okay. 2 00:00:20,896 --> 00:00:25,734 If those hijackers so much as blink in your direction, yell. We'll be here. 3 00:00:25,901 --> 00:00:26,902 Roger, see you then. 4 00:00:27,069 --> 00:00:29,071 "Agamemnon" out. 5 00:00:31,073 --> 00:00:32,824 Initiate jump into hyperspace. 6 00:00:32,991 --> 00:00:34,993 Jump point, aye. 7 00:00:41,834 --> 00:00:46,004 Captain, we're getting a coded signal from Earth Dome on Gold Channel 1 . 8 00:00:46,171 --> 00:00:50,008 It's Gen. Hague, Joint Chiefs of Staff. 9 00:00:51,426 --> 00:00:52,845 Patch it through to my office. 10 00:00:53,011 --> 00:00:54,847 Yes, sir. 11 00:00:57,015 --> 00:00:58,141 Receive. 12 00:00:58,350 --> 00:01:01,562 General, this is a surprise. What can I do for you? 13 00:01:02,104 --> 00:01:06,066 In the last few days, a Minbari warship "has been seen in Earth"-"controlled space." 14 00:01:06,233 --> 00:01:08,026 Sector 423 by 27. 15 00:01:08,193 --> 00:01:11,113 That would put it about two jumps from Babylon 5. 16 00:01:11,280 --> 00:01:15,325 Exactly. We have reason to believe it may have hostile intent. 17 00:01:15,492 --> 00:01:17,286 I don't understand. 18 00:01:17,452 --> 00:01:19,454 The war's been over for more than 10 years. 19 00:01:19,621 --> 00:01:22,124 Why would the Minbari government launch an attack? 20 00:01:22,291 --> 00:01:25,836 They wouldn't. We have a renegade warship on our hands. 21 00:01:26,044 --> 00:01:27,129 The "Trigati." 22 00:01:27,296 --> 00:01:31,341 Looks like it. We've had three separate reports of sightings by ships in that area. 23 00:01:31,508 --> 00:01:32,801 Has it attacked any of them? 24 00:01:32,968 --> 00:01:35,721 Strangely enough, no, it hasn't. Not yet anyway. 25 00:01:35,888 --> 00:01:37,514 But that may change at any moment. 26 00:01:37,681 --> 00:01:40,142 The Minbari government dispatched a second cruiser... 27 00:01:40,309 --> 00:01:43,228 "...in hopes of finding the" Trigati before it does any damage. 28 00:01:43,395 --> 00:01:46,315 But it may be a while before that cruiser arrives. 29 00:01:46,481 --> 00:01:47,733 When it does... 30 00:01:47,900 --> 00:01:51,528 ...I want you to make personal contact with it and coordinate the search. 31 00:01:51,904 --> 00:01:54,531 General, with all due respect... 32 00:01:54,740 --> 00:01:58,202 ...the last time I made personal contact with a Minbari warship... 33 00:01:58,410 --> 00:02:00,120 ...I sent it straight to hell. 34 00:02:00,287 --> 00:02:02,706 That's why I want you in that part of space, captain. 35 00:02:02,873 --> 00:02:05,959 You've beaten them once, and, if necessary, you can do so again. 36 00:02:06,251 --> 00:02:07,920 Tell no one about this. 37 00:02:08,086 --> 00:02:09,421 Understood. 38 00:02:09,588 --> 00:02:13,258 So I'm to take the "Agamemnon" to Babylon 5 and coordinate with them. 39 00:02:13,425 --> 00:02:14,426 Is that correct? 40 00:02:14,927 --> 00:02:16,887 Not exactly. 41 00:02:17,095 --> 00:02:19,765 I need you to do one other job. 42 00:02:19,932 --> 00:02:22,351 And this comes straight from the president. 43 00:02:25,646 --> 00:02:28,607 Status report. Lt. Cmdr. Susan Ivanova recording. 44 00:02:28,774 --> 00:02:32,528 It is now eight days since the death of Earth Alliance President Luis Santiago... 45 00:02:32,694 --> 00:02:38,242 ...and five days since Cmdr. Sinclair was recalled to Earth without explanation. 46 00:02:38,450 --> 00:02:41,203 And the whole place has gone straight to hell. 47 00:02:41,370 --> 00:02:46,458 If the seating arrangement is changed, my government will withdraw from the League! 48 00:02:50,045 --> 00:02:53,715 And as far as I'm concerned, the transports can wait until the sun explodes! 49 00:02:53,882 --> 00:02:58,136 If you're not happy with the seating arrangements, your seats will be moved... 50 00:02:58,303 --> 00:03:03,642 ...outside, down the hall, across the station and into the fusion reactor. 51 00:03:03,809 --> 00:03:07,729 Am I absolutely, perfectly clear on this? 52 00:03:11,650 --> 00:03:17,155 I can only conclude that I'm paying off karma at a vastly accelerated rate. 53 00:03:17,656 --> 00:03:21,743 Security Chief Michael Garibaldi remains in critical condition in Medlab. 54 00:03:21,910 --> 00:03:26,081 Dr. Franklin's done all he can, but we still don't know if he'll recover. 55 00:03:27,833 --> 00:03:30,294 As for Ambassador Delenn... 56 00:03:30,502 --> 00:03:35,174 ...well, something's going on in her quarters. That's for sure. 57 00:03:38,010 --> 00:03:39,094 Ivanova. 58 00:03:39,261 --> 00:03:42,264 We've got a Gold Channel message for you. It's Gen. Hague. 59 00:03:42,431 --> 00:03:44,766 I'll take it in the briefing room. 60 00:03:50,189 --> 00:03:52,482 Computer, accept and decode Gold Channel signal. 61 00:03:53,692 --> 00:03:54,651 General. 62 00:03:54,860 --> 00:03:56,987 Lieutenant commander. 63 00:03:57,196 --> 00:04:01,575 This may break the chain of command, but I felt I should deliver this news myself. 64 00:04:01,867 --> 00:04:04,703 Your commanding officer, Cmdr. Sinclair... 65 00:04:04,870 --> 00:04:10,959 ...will not be returning to Babylon 5. He's being reassigned, permanently. 66 00:04:14,213 --> 00:04:19,259 The Babylon Project was our last, best hope for peace. 67 00:04:19,426 --> 00:04:24,515 "A self"-"contained world, five miles long," located in neutral territory. 68 00:04:26,391 --> 00:04:28,060 A place of commerce and diplomacy... 69 00:04:28,227 --> 00:04:32,189 ...for a quarter of a million humans and aliens. 70 00:04:34,107 --> 00:04:39,112 A shining beacon in space, all alone in the night. 71 00:04:39,530 --> 00:04:42,783 It was the dawn of the Third Age of mankind. 72 00:04:42,950 --> 00:04:46,245 The year the Great War came upon us all. 73 00:04:47,663 --> 00:04:51,333 This is the story of the last of the Babylon stations. 74 00:04:51,500 --> 00:04:56,338 The year is 2259. The name of the place is Babylon 5. 75 00:05:45,637 --> 00:05:48,223 What do you mean you're reassigning Cmdr. Sinclair? 76 00:05:48,390 --> 00:05:49,558 Reassigning him where? 77 00:05:49,725 --> 00:05:51,351 To the Minbari Homeworld. 78 00:05:51,643 --> 00:05:55,522 He'll be the first Earth ambassador allowed permanent residence there. 79 00:05:55,689 --> 00:05:58,233 The president's been trying to find someone suitable... 80 00:05:58,400 --> 00:06:00,819 ...and the Minbari specifically requested Sinclair. 81 00:06:01,028 --> 00:06:02,029 But why him? 82 00:06:02,196 --> 00:06:04,406 That information is "on a need"-"to"-"know basis." 83 00:06:04,740 --> 00:06:07,034 I've briefed Capt. Sheridan on the situation. 84 00:06:07,201 --> 00:06:09,828 -Capt. Sheridan. John Sheridan? -"I believe you know him." 85 00:06:09,995 --> 00:06:12,414 Yes, I served under him at the transfer point off lo. 86 00:06:12,581 --> 00:06:14,833 He's a good man and a fine officer... 87 00:06:15,000 --> 00:06:17,669 ...but it will be a controversial choice. If I may ask-- 88 00:06:17,836 --> 00:06:21,465 You may not. Any further questions will have to go through your new CO. 89 00:06:21,673 --> 00:06:23,800 Good day, lieutenant commander. 90 00:06:38,440 --> 00:06:40,359 So... 91 00:06:40,943 --> 00:06:43,362 ...she's done it, hasn't she? 92 00:06:43,695 --> 00:06:45,614 She's in there. 93 00:06:46,365 --> 00:06:47,991 We told her to wait. 94 00:06:48,200 --> 00:06:51,620 "Prophecy will attend to itself," we told her. 95 00:06:55,290 --> 00:06:58,252 Now we are committed to the path. 96 00:06:59,670 --> 00:07:02,047 I have spoken with the other members of the Council. 97 00:07:02,589 --> 00:07:05,133 The "Trigati" has been seen in this sector. 98 00:07:05,300 --> 00:07:09,221 If it appears, you must go to the humans and tell them what we've told you. 99 00:07:09,638 --> 00:07:12,140 It's time they knew the truth. 100 00:07:14,059 --> 00:07:15,644 About the new captain-- 101 00:07:15,811 --> 00:07:18,146 I want an honor guard present when his ship docks. 102 00:07:18,313 --> 00:07:19,982 -We've barely got time-- -He's here. 103 00:07:20,148 --> 00:07:22,401 -What? -His Earthforce transport just docked. 104 00:07:22,568 --> 00:07:24,778 There was a miscommunication about the time. 105 00:07:30,409 --> 00:07:32,369 -Hello, sir. -Hi. 106 00:07:41,587 --> 00:07:43,505 Welcome aboard, sir. 107 00:07:44,506 --> 00:07:47,050 I'm authorized to surrender command of Babylon 5 to you. 108 00:07:47,342 --> 00:07:50,387 Thank you, lieutenant commander. I accept command. 109 00:07:50,596 --> 00:07:52,806 There seems to be a problem with the unloaders. 110 00:07:53,682 --> 00:07:55,601 Could my bags be delivered to my quarters? 111 00:07:55,767 --> 00:07:56,894 Of course. 112 00:07:57,102 --> 00:07:58,353 Thank you. 113 00:07:58,520 --> 00:08:00,814 Would you like a quick tour of the facilities? 114 00:08:00,981 --> 00:08:04,026 -Yes, absolutely. -Great. Right this way. 115 00:08:07,529 --> 00:08:09,698 It's good to see you again. How was your flight? 116 00:08:09,865 --> 00:08:13,952 Fine. They actually had fresh oranges on the transport. 117 00:08:14,119 --> 00:08:17,372 I haven't had an orange in almost two years. 118 00:08:17,539 --> 00:08:18,957 I used to dream about them. 119 00:08:19,124 --> 00:08:23,754 Grapes, nectarines, plums, the black ones, not the red ones. 120 00:08:23,962 --> 00:08:27,299 I mean, it's amazing what two years on the Rim can do to you. 121 00:08:27,466 --> 00:08:31,845 I have a hunch I'll be spending a lot of time in Hydroponics. 122 00:08:32,012 --> 00:08:36,475 On the way in, I read the station reports, trying to catch up on everything. 123 00:08:36,642 --> 00:08:37,726 What's our status? 124 00:08:37,893 --> 00:08:40,479 Chief of security is in critical condition in Medlab. 125 00:08:40,646 --> 00:08:43,607 He thinks there's a conspiracy concerning the president's death. 126 00:08:43,774 --> 00:08:46,735 Ambassador G'Kar has mysteriously vanished. 127 00:08:46,902 --> 00:08:51,156 We still don't know what Ambassador Kosh looks like inside his encounter suit. 128 00:08:51,323 --> 00:08:54,284 And Ambassador Delenn is in a cocoon. 129 00:08:54,910 --> 00:08:56,745 A cocoon? 130 00:08:58,497 --> 00:09:00,749 As in a moth or a butterfly? 131 00:09:00,916 --> 00:09:01,959 Yes, sir. 132 00:09:02,167 --> 00:09:03,752 About yea high. 133 00:09:05,838 --> 00:09:08,674 Interesting place you have here. 134 00:09:08,841 --> 00:09:10,509 Yes, sir. 135 00:09:18,517 --> 00:09:20,102 Show me this place. 136 00:09:21,436 --> 00:09:25,107 Babylon 5 is divided into several different sections. 137 00:09:25,274 --> 00:09:31,113 Green Sector is for diplomatic personnel and is closed to unauthorized personnel. 138 00:09:31,280 --> 00:09:33,240 Red Sector is for commerce.... 139 00:09:35,951 --> 00:09:38,954 And this will be your quarters. I hope it's satisfactory? 140 00:09:39,121 --> 00:09:42,124 It's fine. Fine. 141 00:09:42,291 --> 00:09:46,211 It's certainly a lot bigger than what I'm used to. 142 00:09:46,378 --> 00:09:48,463 Does this place come with a shower? 143 00:09:48,630 --> 00:09:52,176 I mean a real, live, honest-to-God shower with running water? 144 00:09:52,384 --> 00:09:56,305 Executive suites and command quarters have showers with honest-to-God water. 145 00:09:56,471 --> 00:09:57,723 The rest get vibe showers. 146 00:09:57,890 --> 00:10:01,226 Our water reclamation system can't handle much more than that. 147 00:10:01,393 --> 00:10:05,022 A shower. I may come to like it here. 148 00:10:05,230 --> 00:10:07,858 Which brings me to something I've been wanting to ask you. 149 00:10:08,066 --> 00:10:10,027 It's kind of awkward. 150 00:10:10,235 --> 00:10:12,696 You haven't worried about being diplomatic before. 151 00:10:13,238 --> 00:10:15,991 Don't disappoint me by starting now. 152 00:10:16,158 --> 00:10:18,994 When I heard about the change in command, I figured we'd get... 153 00:10:19,161 --> 00:10:22,956 ...a high-level bureaucrat or an admiral or an ambassador, and-- 154 00:10:23,123 --> 00:10:24,750 And why me? 155 00:10:25,501 --> 00:10:27,336 Yeah, I wondered the same thing. 156 00:10:27,503 --> 00:10:29,671 I was the late president's first choice... 157 00:10:29,838 --> 00:10:32,508 ...to replace Sinclair in case anything happened. 158 00:10:32,674 --> 00:10:37,012 While commanding the "Agamemnon," I worked with many Non-Aligned Worlds: 159 00:10:37,179 --> 00:10:41,725 Centauri, Narns, even a few Minbari. 160 00:10:42,184 --> 00:10:44,102 That's what I was concerned about. 161 00:10:44,269 --> 00:10:48,857 The Minbari aren't going to be thrilled to find out you're running Babylon 5. 162 00:10:49,024 --> 00:10:54,196 -I hear they still call you "StarKiller." -It was a long time ago, 12 years. 163 00:10:54,947 --> 00:10:56,823 Maybe they've forgotten about it by now. 164 00:10:58,700 --> 00:11:01,745 Yeah, I know. I don't believe it either. 165 00:11:02,621 --> 00:11:04,581 Well, one thing for sure. 166 00:11:04,790 --> 00:11:09,711 I'll be relying on you pretty heavily these next few weeks until I'm up to speed. 167 00:11:09,878 --> 00:11:12,172 It certainly couldn't be worse than the last week. 168 00:11:12,798 --> 00:11:15,133 With President Santiago's death and everything. 169 00:11:15,551 --> 00:11:16,802 How's the crew handling it? 170 00:11:16,969 --> 00:11:18,387 They're still pretty shocked. 171 00:11:19,054 --> 00:11:21,348 I don't think the reality of it has sunken in yet. 172 00:11:21,557 --> 00:11:22,724 And you? 173 00:11:31,233 --> 00:11:33,902 I don't know. I just.... 174 00:11:34,069 --> 00:11:39,616 I just keep seeing Earthforce One blowing up over and over again in my dreams. 175 00:11:41,201 --> 00:11:46,290 You know, all my life I thought that I could handle everything and fix any problem. 176 00:11:46,498 --> 00:11:49,585 But when I saw that, I just... 177 00:11:49,751 --> 00:11:54,173 ...realized I couldn't do anything to stop it. 178 00:11:54,339 --> 00:11:59,178 -I don't think I've ever felt so helpless. -I know. I felt the same way. 179 00:11:59,344 --> 00:12:03,223 And ever since then, the crew's needed me to be strong for them, and I've tried. 180 00:12:04,099 --> 00:12:06,435 I don't like to show weakness. 181 00:12:06,602 --> 00:12:09,021 I guess I get it from my father. 182 00:12:09,813 --> 00:12:11,940 With the madness of trying to run this place... 183 00:12:12,107 --> 00:12:16,778 ...and the commander being called back to Earth and the ambassadors yelling.... 184 00:12:18,363 --> 00:12:19,781 I don't know, I just.... 185 00:12:20,866 --> 00:12:23,118 I just hope I've done okay by them. 186 00:12:25,204 --> 00:12:27,289 Let's just say, I'm very happy to see you. 187 00:12:27,456 --> 00:12:28,874 I appreciate that. 188 00:12:30,125 --> 00:12:32,294 And coming from you, it means a lot. 189 00:12:33,795 --> 00:12:36,715 Also, the crew is really looking forward to meeting you. 190 00:12:36,882 --> 00:12:38,634 They've heard all about you... 191 00:12:38,800 --> 00:12:41,720 ...and right about now, they could use something to smile about. 192 00:12:41,887 --> 00:12:43,472 Then we won't keep them waiting. 193 00:12:43,639 --> 00:12:46,183 I'll take a shower, we'll head to Command and Control... 194 00:12:46,391 --> 00:12:48,143 ...and I'll give my good-luck speech. 195 00:12:48,435 --> 00:12:49,436 Sir? 196 00:12:49,603 --> 00:12:53,065 It's the same speech I gave when I took command on lo on the "Agamemnon." 197 00:12:53,482 --> 00:12:57,653 It's sort of my good-luck charm. 198 00:12:57,903 --> 00:13:00,781 I always give it within 24 hours of taking on a new assignment. 199 00:13:00,989 --> 00:13:04,993 I look forward to hearing it. Can I meet you in C & C? I have to do something. 200 00:13:05,160 --> 00:13:07,913 Of course. See you there in 20 minutes. 201 00:13:14,086 --> 00:13:16,171 In Valen's name, Kalain. 202 00:13:16,338 --> 00:13:18,841 Kalain, wait! 203 00:13:19,424 --> 00:13:20,759 Kalain! 204 00:13:21,844 --> 00:13:24,179 We do not harm our own kind, Kalain. We never have. 205 00:13:24,346 --> 00:13:26,265 Perhaps it is time to start. 206 00:13:26,431 --> 00:13:31,270 The Grey Council has betrayed us. What does a little blood matter now? 207 00:13:31,436 --> 00:13:32,771 No one has been betrayed. 208 00:13:32,938 --> 00:13:35,566 No! No lies. 209 00:13:35,774 --> 00:13:38,360 We have intercepted a message from the humans to Minbar. 210 00:13:38,527 --> 00:13:41,947 We know they have chosen Sheridan the StarKiller to lead this place. 211 00:13:42,114 --> 00:13:43,115 It is an obscenity! 212 00:13:43,282 --> 00:13:44,700 We protested. They ignored us. 213 00:13:44,867 --> 00:13:49,705 Satai Delenn, did she also ignore you? 214 00:13:49,872 --> 00:13:50,873 How do you know? 215 00:13:51,039 --> 00:13:52,958 We have supporters even among the Council. 216 00:13:53,125 --> 00:13:56,545 They tell us that Sinclair is now on our world. 217 00:13:56,712 --> 00:13:57,713 He is an ambassador. 218 00:13:57,880 --> 00:13:59,298 So you say. 219 00:13:59,464 --> 00:14:05,429 But the Grey Council never tells anyone the whole truth, does it? 220 00:14:05,637 --> 00:14:09,975 If you value your life, leave now, while you still can. 221 00:14:34,333 --> 00:14:36,585 Good afternoon, lieutenant commander. 222 00:14:36,752 --> 00:14:38,795 How'd you know it was me? 223 00:14:39,004 --> 00:14:43,634 Well, it's 2:45. You always come by at 2:45, see how he's doing. 224 00:14:43,842 --> 00:14:46,929 So how's he doing? 225 00:14:47,095 --> 00:14:48,931 Still no change. 226 00:14:49,515 --> 00:14:51,350 Managed to stabilize his condition. 227 00:14:51,517 --> 00:14:54,144 Dropped in as many regen packs as his body can handle. 228 00:14:54,311 --> 00:14:57,689 Now all we can do is wait and see if he comes out of the coma. 229 00:14:57,856 --> 00:15:00,859 Could be hours, days, weeks. 230 00:15:01,276 --> 00:15:02,819 Years? 231 00:15:03,028 --> 00:15:04,613 Never? 232 00:15:05,155 --> 00:15:06,156 Yeah. 233 00:15:06,698 --> 00:15:09,535 So all we can do is keep him hooked up like this forever? 234 00:15:10,536 --> 00:15:13,163 Well, the human body is an amazing thing. 235 00:15:14,039 --> 00:15:15,999 It can cure itself... 236 00:15:16,208 --> 00:15:19,545 ...or it can simply decide that the world is too painful to deal with... 237 00:15:19,711 --> 00:15:23,465 ...and won't cooperate no matter how hard you try to heal it. 238 00:15:23,632 --> 00:15:28,095 That debate is going on somewhere in Garibaldi's body right now. 239 00:15:28,720 --> 00:15:30,556 Just gonna have to wait and see who wins. 240 00:15:31,056 --> 00:15:33,892 Well, then, I'll say a prayer for him tonight. 241 00:15:34,059 --> 00:15:35,978 He's agnostic. 242 00:15:36,144 --> 00:15:38,480 Then I'll say half a prayer. 243 00:15:45,821 --> 00:15:51,410 It was an early Earth president, Abraham Lincoln, who best described our current-- 244 00:15:51,577 --> 00:15:54,246 Captain, they're ready for you. 245 00:15:54,997 --> 00:15:56,748 Good. 246 00:15:59,835 --> 00:16:01,587 Captain on deck. 247 00:16:06,425 --> 00:16:08,177 As you were. 248 00:16:10,846 --> 00:16:14,850 When I was 21, I visited Tibet. 249 00:16:15,017 --> 00:16:17,936 I went to see the new Dalai Lama. 250 00:16:18,103 --> 00:16:23,859 You do that sort of thing when you're 21 and the son of a diplomatic envoy. 251 00:16:24,026 --> 00:16:26,695 We had a simple dinner: 252 00:16:26,862 --> 00:16:31,909 Rice, raisins, carrots, steamed, not boiled... 253 00:16:32,117 --> 00:16:34,036 ...and green tea. 254 00:16:34,536 --> 00:16:36,538 When it was over... 255 00:16:36,705 --> 00:16:39,041 ...he looked at me and said: 256 00:16:40,292 --> 00:16:42,711 "Do you understand?" 257 00:16:44,046 --> 00:16:46,548 I said, "No." I didn't. 258 00:16:48,175 --> 00:16:50,886 "A good beginning," he said. 259 00:16:51,386 --> 00:16:56,600 "You'll be even better when you begin to understand what you do not understand." 260 00:16:58,727 --> 00:17:02,272 After reading some of your reports... 261 00:17:02,481 --> 00:17:07,069 ...I begin to understand what I don't understand about Babylon 5. 262 00:17:07,819 --> 00:17:12,658 But I couldn't wish for a more capable... 263 00:17:13,659 --> 00:17:16,787 ...and skilled group of people to learn from. 264 00:17:19,915 --> 00:17:23,836 It was an early Earth president, Abraham Lincoln... 265 00:17:24,002 --> 00:17:27,756 ...who best described our current situation. 266 00:17:27,923 --> 00:17:28,924 He said-- 267 00:17:29,508 --> 00:17:31,301 "C & C, this is Security. We have a"-- 268 00:17:32,469 --> 00:17:33,470 Is there a problem? 269 00:17:34,930 --> 00:17:37,933 I'm sorry to bother you, sir, but I've got Security on the link. 270 00:17:38,100 --> 00:17:40,394 They've got a Minbari demanding to speak to you. 271 00:17:40,686 --> 00:17:44,439 He won't say what it's about, only that it involves the safety of this station. 272 00:17:44,606 --> 00:17:47,609 He says it's absolutely urgent. 273 00:17:48,193 --> 00:17:51,530 Well, we'll get back to this later. 274 00:17:51,697 --> 00:17:54,658 There's plenty of time for speeches. 275 00:17:54,867 --> 00:17:56,618 Carry on. 276 00:17:57,035 --> 00:17:58,787 Lieutenant commander. 277 00:18:01,123 --> 00:18:02,541 Hey! Hey, hold it right there! 278 00:18:02,708 --> 00:18:06,420 That section's off-limits to everyone but station personnel and diplomatic staff. 279 00:18:06,587 --> 00:18:08,422 I'm sorry. I seem to be lost. 280 00:18:08,714 --> 00:18:10,048 I'm looking for Brown 2. 281 00:18:10,591 --> 00:18:13,177 You're way off. You want the core shuttle. It's that way. 282 00:18:13,385 --> 00:18:15,304 I see. Thank you. I'll be on my way. 283 00:18:15,470 --> 00:18:17,097 After I see your Identicard. 284 00:18:22,644 --> 00:18:24,062 Hey, wait a minute. This card-- 285 00:18:25,981 --> 00:18:27,733 His name is Kalain. 286 00:18:28,066 --> 00:18:32,821 He was second-in-command on a flagship cruiser during the war with your people. 287 00:18:32,988 --> 00:18:36,491 He has not been seen since the end of the war. 288 00:18:36,658 --> 00:18:38,994 Why do you think he's here to cause us a problem? 289 00:18:39,161 --> 00:18:42,122 I have my reasons. I would not be bringing this to you otherwise. 290 00:18:42,289 --> 00:18:44,249 If you arrange to have him apprehended... 291 00:18:44,416 --> 00:18:47,669 ...I will have him picked up by others and conveyed to Minbar. 292 00:18:47,836 --> 00:18:50,547 You said he was second-in-command of a Minbari cruiser. 293 00:18:51,840 --> 00:18:54,676 -Which one? -I don't see what that has to do with this. 294 00:18:55,093 --> 00:18:56,261 Was it the "Trigati"? 295 00:18:58,472 --> 00:18:59,473 What's the "Trigati"? 296 00:19:00,265 --> 00:19:03,185 It is not something we like to talk about. 297 00:19:07,356 --> 00:19:09,399 At the end of the war... 298 00:19:09,608 --> 00:19:12,444 ...when our ships were ordered to surrender... 299 00:19:12,611 --> 00:19:16,198 ...one of our war leaders, Sineval, took his own life rather than obey... 300 00:19:16,448 --> 00:19:19,910 ...and became a martyr to his own crew. 301 00:19:20,869 --> 00:19:23,288 Kalain assumed command. 302 00:19:23,455 --> 00:19:27,626 And as a final act of protest, they and the cruiser disappeared into self-imposed exile. 303 00:19:28,210 --> 00:19:29,878 Over the years, we've heard rumors... 304 00:19:30,045 --> 00:19:32,965 ...of a Minbari cruiser sighted where it shouldn't have been. 305 00:19:33,131 --> 00:19:35,843 We always figured it was the "Trigati"... 306 00:19:36,009 --> 00:19:37,469 ...but we could never prove it. 307 00:19:37,803 --> 00:19:42,724 They believe that they have been betrayed by their own world and yours. 308 00:19:42,891 --> 00:19:46,854 Kalain's presence here could indicate that they mean to come out of retirement. 309 00:19:50,983 --> 00:19:53,402 Something I don't understand. 310 00:19:54,486 --> 00:19:57,739 You said you're with the Minbari government, the Ministry of Culture. 311 00:19:58,031 --> 00:19:59,032 Yes, that's right. 312 00:19:59,408 --> 00:20:01,660 So how does someone in the Ministry of Culture... 313 00:20:01,827 --> 00:20:04,913 ...know a high-ranking member of the warrior caste... 314 00:20:05,080 --> 00:20:07,708 ...well enough to recognize him 12 years later? 315 00:20:08,667 --> 00:20:14,006 I would answer your question if I recognized your authority. 316 00:20:14,173 --> 00:20:17,843 Unlike your predecessor, my government was not consulted on your appointment. 317 00:20:18,093 --> 00:20:22,264 The president feels the Minbari had too much influence over an Earth outpost. 318 00:20:22,431 --> 00:20:23,432 Times change. 319 00:20:23,599 --> 00:20:25,142 The day a man such as yourself... 320 00:20:25,350 --> 00:20:29,104 ...is given a position of this importance is a dark day indeed. 321 00:20:29,271 --> 00:20:33,275 We lost many of our best warriors because of you. 322 00:20:34,276 --> 00:20:36,695 And we do not soon forget such things. 323 00:20:37,863 --> 00:20:42,159 If there is a doom on this station, it is because you brought it here! 324 00:20:46,455 --> 00:20:51,210 Oh, he's Grey Council. He's gotta be. Only someone in the Grey Council... 325 00:20:51,543 --> 00:20:54,796 ...would've known someone that high in the Minbari warrior caste. 326 00:20:54,963 --> 00:20:57,633 I mean, they do not normally mix. 327 00:20:59,134 --> 00:21:01,136 And you are right. 328 00:21:02,054 --> 00:21:03,805 They're not happy to see me here. 329 00:21:04,890 --> 00:21:08,018 They're a prideful people, and the "Black Star" was their flagship. 330 00:21:09,561 --> 00:21:11,230 That's why it made a good target. 331 00:21:11,647 --> 00:21:13,148 How did you take her out? 332 00:21:13,315 --> 00:21:16,527 I've heard it was a new maneuver, but I've never heard the specifics. 333 00:21:16,985 --> 00:21:21,114 There wasn't much style or finesse involved. 334 00:21:21,740 --> 00:21:24,201 She was huge, monstrous. 335 00:21:24,409 --> 00:21:28,330 We tried everything, but none of our weapons would lock on to their ships. 336 00:21:28,497 --> 00:21:31,250 Some kind of stealth technology. 337 00:21:31,917 --> 00:21:38,173 So I hit on the idea of mining the asteroid field between Jupiter and Mars. 338 00:21:38,340 --> 00:21:41,760 A fusion bomb doesn't have to lock on to anything if it's close enough. 339 00:21:43,428 --> 00:21:48,141 It took out the "Black Star" and three heavy cruisers before they could escape. 340 00:21:51,603 --> 00:21:56,441 It was the only real victory we had in the war, and I am not about to apologize for it. 341 00:21:57,985 --> 00:22:03,365 He said Kalain feels his world has betrayed him. 342 00:22:03,615 --> 00:22:05,534 If that's true... 343 00:22:06,702 --> 00:22:10,330 ...wouldn't your first target be the representative of that world? 344 00:22:10,497 --> 00:22:11,498 Delenn. 345 00:22:13,375 --> 00:22:15,043 Get up. 346 00:22:19,965 --> 00:22:21,300 She's in there, isn't she? 347 00:22:22,718 --> 00:22:25,512 Move aside. Move aside! 348 00:22:26,471 --> 00:22:28,390 Freeze! 349 00:22:29,224 --> 00:22:31,226 And put the gun down. 350 00:22:32,811 --> 00:22:35,522 Put the gun down. We won't hurt you. 351 00:22:35,981 --> 00:22:39,818 If you are going to kill me, then do so. 352 00:22:39,985 --> 00:22:42,863 Otherwise, I have considerable work to do. 353 00:22:57,419 --> 00:22:59,004 You are the new commanding officer? 354 00:22:59,171 --> 00:23:01,173 Capt. John Sheridan, Earthforce. 355 00:23:01,340 --> 00:23:04,092 Lennier, of the Third Fane of Chudomo. 356 00:23:07,513 --> 00:23:10,599 Ambassador Delenn is indisposed at the moment. 357 00:23:10,766 --> 00:23:12,768 Perhaps you would come back later. 358 00:23:13,352 --> 00:23:15,270 Much later. 359 00:23:19,316 --> 00:23:21,109 Of course. 360 00:23:23,862 --> 00:23:25,531 Let me get this straight. 361 00:23:25,697 --> 00:23:28,283 A high-ranking member of the Minbari warrior caste... 362 00:23:28,450 --> 00:23:31,703 ...who no one has seen in nearly 12 years... 363 00:23:31,870 --> 00:23:33,455 ...suddenly appears... 364 00:23:33,622 --> 00:23:39,878 ...and, for no apparent reason, breaks into Ambassador Delenn's quarters with a gun. 365 00:23:40,045 --> 00:23:43,131 Now, if you were looking for the Minbari tourist bureau... 366 00:23:43,298 --> 00:23:47,302 ...you were just a little off-course, wouldn't you say? 367 00:23:47,469 --> 00:23:49,638 The curious thing is... 368 00:23:50,639 --> 00:23:53,141 ...you don't finish the job. 369 00:23:53,642 --> 00:23:56,353 You could've killed both of them and gotten out of there. 370 00:23:56,520 --> 00:24:00,274 But instead, we find you standing there, practically waiting for us. 371 00:24:00,440 --> 00:24:03,902 Everyone knows Minbari do not kill Minbari. 372 00:24:04,069 --> 00:24:06,113 Then why are you here? 373 00:24:06,321 --> 00:24:08,657 Perhaps everyone is wrong. 374 00:24:09,575 --> 00:24:12,161 Maybe you never intended to kill them at all. 375 00:24:12,327 --> 00:24:14,538 Perhaps something else is going on. 376 00:24:14,705 --> 00:24:16,540 Perhaps you are the problem. 377 00:24:16,707 --> 00:24:18,542 What's that supposed to mean? 378 00:24:20,669 --> 00:24:22,337 Captain, we're not getting anywhere. 379 00:24:22,504 --> 00:24:24,381 Let's wrap it up and try again tomorrow. 380 00:24:24,548 --> 00:24:26,508 One last thing. 381 00:24:27,759 --> 00:24:30,429 I'm told that after the death of your commanding officer... 382 00:24:30,596 --> 00:24:34,224 ...you took command of a Minbari war cruiser. 383 00:24:34,433 --> 00:24:36,685 But if you're here... 384 00:24:36,852 --> 00:24:37,895 ...where's your ship? 385 00:24:48,947 --> 00:24:50,407 Captain! 386 00:24:51,116 --> 00:24:54,745 I apologize. I was rude earlier. 387 00:24:54,953 --> 00:24:57,372 There is something we need to discuss. 388 00:24:57,539 --> 00:25:00,209 Especially in light of Kalain's presence. 389 00:25:00,375 --> 00:25:03,295 It concerns the reason you were sent here... 390 00:25:03,962 --> 00:25:06,215 ...the relocation of Cmdr. Sinclair... 391 00:25:06,798 --> 00:25:09,676 ...and the reason we surrendered at the Battle of the Line. 392 00:25:16,391 --> 00:25:19,728 After three years, the holy war that began... 393 00:25:19,895 --> 00:25:24,858 ...when our leader was killed by an Earth explorer division was almost over. 394 00:25:25,567 --> 00:25:28,278 To avenge Dukhat's death, we had pursued your forces... 395 00:25:28,487 --> 00:25:30,405 ...all the way back to your Homeworld. 396 00:25:31,156 --> 00:25:36,411 The few surviving Earth ships that were ordered to defend your world at any cost... 397 00:25:36,578 --> 00:25:38,413 ...were not an obstacle. 398 00:25:38,580 --> 00:25:42,626 The Grey Council had come to oversee the final victory of our forces. 399 00:25:43,836 --> 00:25:46,255 They fight bravely. 400 00:25:46,755 --> 00:25:50,801 They cannot harm our ships, but they continue to try. 401 00:25:51,009 --> 00:25:53,762 Whether they fight or not, they know they will die anyway. 402 00:25:53,929 --> 00:25:59,685 So really, is this bravery or simple desperation? 403 00:25:59,852 --> 00:26:02,771 Perhaps they are the same thing. 404 00:26:05,774 --> 00:26:08,944 We should bring one of them aboard for questioning. 405 00:26:09,111 --> 00:26:12,531 If our next step is the final assault on their world... 406 00:26:12,698 --> 00:26:14,449 ...we must know their defenses. 407 00:26:14,700 --> 00:26:17,161 Very well, Delenn. Choose. 408 00:26:17,369 --> 00:26:18,996 But quickly. 409 00:26:19,204 --> 00:26:21,165 We are fast running out of candidates. 410 00:26:23,292 --> 00:26:25,002 That one. 411 00:26:33,468 --> 00:26:37,806 This was the first time the Grey Council would have direct contact with a human. 412 00:26:37,973 --> 00:26:40,893 In this case, Sinclair. 413 00:26:41,476 --> 00:26:44,980 He was tortured, interrogated, scanned. 414 00:26:45,147 --> 00:26:49,318 During the course of the scan, the Council discovered something terrible. 415 00:26:49,484 --> 00:26:52,654 At first they refused to believe it, so they took in other humans... 416 00:26:52,821 --> 00:26:56,408 ...and had them scanned as well. But it was true. 417 00:26:57,159 --> 00:26:58,577 What was true? 418 00:27:01,497 --> 00:27:05,501 It is our belief that every generation of Minbari is reborn... 419 00:27:05,667 --> 00:27:07,211 ...in each following generation. 420 00:27:07,669 --> 00:27:13,008 Remove those souls and the whole suffers. We are diminished. 421 00:27:13,175 --> 00:27:15,511 Over the last 2000 years... 422 00:27:15,677 --> 00:27:19,723 ...there have been fewer Minbari born into each generation. 423 00:27:19,932 --> 00:27:25,687 And those who are born do not seem equal to those who came before. 424 00:27:25,854 --> 00:27:30,692 It is almost as if our greater souls have been disappearing. 425 00:27:30,859 --> 00:27:35,906 At the Battle of the Line, we discovered where our souls were going. 426 00:27:36,782 --> 00:27:38,534 They were going to you. 427 00:27:38,700 --> 00:27:41,119 Minbari souls are being reborn... 428 00:27:41,286 --> 00:27:45,457 ...in part or in full in human bodies. 429 00:27:45,624 --> 00:27:48,752 So you stopped the war in order to avoid harming your own souls? 430 00:27:48,961 --> 00:27:50,295 Yes. 431 00:27:50,462 --> 00:27:55,217 But the Council knew that our people and yours were not ready for this information. 432 00:27:55,384 --> 00:27:57,803 It could unravel our entire society. 433 00:27:57,970 --> 00:28:02,891 So we could not tell our generals the reason for the surrender. 434 00:28:03,058 --> 00:28:06,395 We had all memory of the examination erased from Sinclair's mind... 435 00:28:06,562 --> 00:28:08,730 ...and we let him go. 436 00:28:09,231 --> 00:28:10,899 It has been our secret. 437 00:28:11,066 --> 00:28:12,609 Now it is yours. 438 00:28:12,818 --> 00:28:14,027 It must be kept. 439 00:28:14,653 --> 00:28:17,614 Then why break the silence now? I mean, why tell us? 440 00:28:17,823 --> 00:28:19,867 Because changes are coming. 441 00:28:20,325 --> 00:28:22,411 Cmdr. Sinclair was the first. 442 00:28:22,578 --> 00:28:24,037 There will be more. 443 00:28:27,082 --> 00:28:28,083 -Yes. -"Captain..." 444 00:28:28,250 --> 00:28:30,419 ...something's coming through the jumpgate. 445 00:28:34,923 --> 00:28:36,925 It's a Minbari cruiser. 446 00:28:37,092 --> 00:28:39,761 Her gun ports are open, and target systems are operational. 447 00:28:39,928 --> 00:28:43,182 She's on an attack vector. Repeat, she's on attack vector. 448 00:28:48,854 --> 00:28:50,939 I had this wonderful dream the other night. 449 00:28:51,106 --> 00:28:55,444 We were in bed in this beautiful hotel, rose and mint wallpaper. 450 00:28:55,611 --> 00:28:57,279 -Hey, Warren. -It was sunny, and-- 451 00:28:57,446 --> 00:28:58,989 Check this out. 452 00:28:59,198 --> 00:29:00,324 Hold on just a sec. 453 00:29:06,371 --> 00:29:09,958 It's getting so a man can't even enjoy a letter from home anymore. 454 00:29:10,792 --> 00:29:12,461 What? 455 00:29:13,545 --> 00:29:14,630 What the hell? 456 00:29:16,381 --> 00:29:18,800 Red alert, all quarters. Have they hailed us yet? 457 00:29:18,967 --> 00:29:21,512 Yes, sir. Waiting your arrival. 458 00:29:21,720 --> 00:29:24,640 Activate defense grid, put all squadrons on standby. 459 00:29:24,806 --> 00:29:27,476 I don't want actions that might be considered provocative. 460 00:29:27,643 --> 00:29:31,146 -Scrambling fighters. -Move it, everybody! Move it! Move it! 461 00:29:32,314 --> 00:29:37,736 This is a red alert. All stations, this is a red alert. 462 00:29:37,903 --> 00:29:42,991 This is a red alert. All stations, this is a red alert. 463 00:29:45,577 --> 00:29:48,914 This is Capt. John Sheridan, Earth Alliance Station Babylon 5. 464 00:29:49,081 --> 00:29:50,207 What can I do for you? 465 00:29:50,415 --> 00:29:54,169 This is Alit Deeron of the Minbari "war cruiser" Trigati. 466 00:29:54,336 --> 00:29:58,757 You have illegally arrested and detained the captain of this vessel. 467 00:29:58,924 --> 00:30:03,011 Your captain assaulted one of my crew and was caught in an attempted murder. 468 00:30:03,178 --> 00:30:07,349 None of your people were killed. No Minbari was killed. 469 00:30:07,516 --> 00:30:12,062 You have not been harmed. You will release our captain. 470 00:30:12,229 --> 00:30:13,522 And if we refuse? 471 00:30:14,273 --> 00:30:15,858 Captain, she's launching fighters. 472 00:30:20,279 --> 00:30:22,865 Zeta Wing", prepare to launch." 473 00:30:23,031 --> 00:30:24,241 We're clear. 474 00:30:25,534 --> 00:30:26,618 "Godspeed," Zeta Wing. 475 00:30:32,457 --> 00:30:34,585 Deeron, recall your fighters. 476 00:30:34,793 --> 00:30:37,921 Any attack on this station will be considered an act of war. 477 00:30:38,130 --> 00:30:41,091 The war has already begun, captain. 478 00:30:41,466 --> 00:30:45,220 All that remains now is honor and death. 479 00:30:46,305 --> 00:30:48,891 And I thought I was a pessimist. 480 00:30:49,725 --> 00:30:51,101 It's odd she would say that. 481 00:30:51,560 --> 00:30:56,481 So far, no one's been killed, so there is no reason for this to escalate, unless.... 482 00:30:58,317 --> 00:30:59,443 Oh, hell! 483 00:30:59,651 --> 00:31:01,612 -Get me Security, fast! -On it. 484 00:31:01,820 --> 00:31:05,741 They're trying to do anything they can to start a shooting war. 485 00:31:05,908 --> 00:31:11,038 But Kalain didn't kill the security guard or any of us. 486 00:31:11,205 --> 00:31:15,667 And the "Trigati" didn't attack any of the ships that have seen it the last few days. 487 00:31:15,834 --> 00:31:17,586 What ships? 488 00:31:18,045 --> 00:31:21,632 Sorry, I was under orders not to tell anyone. I will explain everything later. 489 00:31:21,840 --> 00:31:24,176 Captain, Security just linked in. 490 00:31:24,343 --> 00:31:26,178 Kalain is dead. 491 00:31:26,345 --> 00:31:29,181 -They say it looks like suicide. -That's what I was afraid of. 492 00:31:29,348 --> 00:31:32,017 They want it to look like we're provoking them into a war. 493 00:31:32,184 --> 00:31:34,978 But why? This whole bit about us sharing Minbari souls? 494 00:31:35,145 --> 00:31:38,273 They weren't told. They don't know they're not supposed to attack. 495 00:31:38,440 --> 00:31:42,444 -Think they'd believe us if we told them? -Minbari fighters coming at us. 496 00:31:42,611 --> 00:31:43,904 That answer your question? 497 00:31:44,947 --> 00:31:46,573 They're on attack vector. 498 00:31:46,740 --> 00:31:47,741 Closing fast. 499 00:31:48,033 --> 00:31:50,786 We don't have any choice. 500 00:31:50,953 --> 00:31:54,289 All fighters, intercept enemy craft and engage. 501 00:31:54,456 --> 00:31:55,791 Confirmed, Babylon Control. 502 00:32:03,382 --> 00:32:05,050 -Those are our fighters? -Yes, sir. 503 00:32:05,217 --> 00:32:06,844 And those are the Minbari fighters. 504 00:32:07,636 --> 00:32:09,638 The Minbari. 505 00:32:12,975 --> 00:32:14,935 What kind of tracking systems are we using? 506 00:32:15,227 --> 00:32:17,813 Standard XB7 units. Why? 507 00:32:17,980 --> 00:32:21,358 That's the same kind we used during the war, but that doesn't make sense. 508 00:32:21,525 --> 00:32:24,820 We shouldn't be able to track them at all. 509 00:32:24,987 --> 00:32:26,822 What was that she said? 510 00:32:26,989 --> 00:32:31,326 "All that remains now is honor and death." 511 00:32:34,163 --> 00:32:35,998 All fighters, hold position. 512 00:32:36,165 --> 00:32:38,876 What? If they hold position, they're perfect targets. 513 00:32:39,042 --> 00:32:42,421 Zeta Squadron requesting confirmation of standby order. 514 00:32:42,588 --> 00:32:44,089 Confirm the order. 515 00:32:45,340 --> 00:32:47,593 Confirm it, damn it! 516 00:32:47,759 --> 00:32:49,595 I know what I'm doing. 517 00:32:50,679 --> 00:32:55,559 All fighters, confirmed. Maintain position. Do not advance. Repeat, do not advance. 518 00:33:00,439 --> 00:33:02,608 Can you deliver a narrow-band transmission... 519 00:33:02,774 --> 00:33:04,610 ...without the "Trigati" intercepting it? 520 00:33:04,776 --> 00:33:07,696 -We can adjust the laser delivery system-- -Do it. 521 00:33:07,863 --> 00:33:08,864 Open the jumpgate. 522 00:33:09,031 --> 00:33:13,535 Send this message in a tight-beam transmission into hyperspace. 523 00:33:13,869 --> 00:33:15,329 Frequency and address. 524 00:33:15,621 --> 00:33:17,831 Enemy fighters at 30 kilometers and closing. 525 00:33:18,332 --> 00:33:20,042 Activate jumpgate sequence. 526 00:33:20,209 --> 00:33:22,169 Jumpgate sequence, aye. 527 00:33:31,136 --> 00:33:34,139 A distress signal won't do any good. No one can get to us in time. 528 00:33:35,390 --> 00:33:37,768 Come on, Babylon Control, give us a break here. 529 00:33:37,935 --> 00:33:40,687 If we're not allowed to fire, we're dead. 530 00:33:42,856 --> 00:33:44,900 Enemy at 10 kilometers. 531 00:33:45,067 --> 00:33:47,277 -Eight. -Captain. 532 00:33:47,486 --> 00:33:49,404 Hold your fire. 533 00:33:49,571 --> 00:33:51,615 Continue to hold. 534 00:33:52,574 --> 00:33:54,493 What the hell? 535 00:34:00,874 --> 00:34:02,751 I don't understand. They didn't fire. 536 00:34:02,918 --> 00:34:05,420 They're looping back, heading for the "Trigati." 537 00:34:05,587 --> 00:34:07,840 -Exactly. -But how did you know they'd--? 538 00:34:08,006 --> 00:34:10,467 We've got something coming through the jumpgate. 539 00:34:20,769 --> 00:34:23,188 That's why. They were waiting for reinforcements. 540 00:34:23,355 --> 00:34:24,940 Negative. 541 00:34:25,858 --> 00:34:28,277 They're here because I called them. 542 00:34:28,610 --> 00:34:33,448 I knew the Minbari government had sent another cruiser to look for the "Trigati." 543 00:34:33,615 --> 00:34:35,784 But since no one's seen it... 544 00:34:35,951 --> 00:34:38,078 ...I figured they were waiting in hyperspace... 545 00:34:38,245 --> 00:34:40,622 ...until they heard about another sighting. 546 00:34:40,789 --> 00:34:42,374 Looks like I was right. 547 00:34:42,541 --> 00:34:45,085 That doesn't explain how you knew they wouldn't attack. 548 00:34:45,878 --> 00:34:47,838 We're monitoring a signal from the cruiser. 549 00:34:48,046 --> 00:34:50,048 "They're ordering the" Trigati to surrender. 550 00:34:50,799 --> 00:34:52,509 It's like I said. 551 00:34:52,718 --> 00:34:54,344 One problem during the war was... 552 00:34:54,553 --> 00:34:58,515 ...that none of our weapon systems could lock on to the Minbari vessels. 553 00:34:58,724 --> 00:35:04,563 They use some kind of stealth technology we were never able to break. 554 00:35:04,730 --> 00:35:07,482 So how come all of a sudden we can track them? 555 00:35:07,649 --> 00:35:08,859 They want to be destroyed? 556 00:35:09,651 --> 00:35:14,156 "All that remains is honor and death." 557 00:35:15,908 --> 00:35:19,745 They have been in exile for 12 years. They can't go home. 558 00:35:19,912 --> 00:35:24,416 They can't surrender without being dishonored and can't fight without a war. 559 00:35:24,583 --> 00:35:27,085 So by forcing us to attack... 560 00:35:27,252 --> 00:35:30,255 ...by dying by human hands... 561 00:35:30,422 --> 00:35:31,673 ...they become martyrs. 562 00:35:31,924 --> 00:35:35,469 And because you're known for having fought them, you're the perfect target. 563 00:35:35,636 --> 00:35:37,721 "Trigati" is breaking away. 564 00:35:37,930 --> 00:35:40,265 Starting to open a jump point. 565 00:35:40,432 --> 00:35:41,600 Shall we open fire? 566 00:35:41,934 --> 00:35:44,269 No, the Minbari will have to do this. 567 00:35:44,436 --> 00:35:46,480 They're targeting the "Trigati"'s aft engines. 568 00:35:52,361 --> 00:35:54,863 "Trigati"'s engines have been hit. Unable to make jump. 569 00:35:55,030 --> 00:35:56,824 No change in life signs, a clean hit. 570 00:35:56,990 --> 00:36:00,244 The war cruiser is ordering the "Trigati" to prepare to be boarded. 571 00:36:00,410 --> 00:36:03,997 -Their response? -Just one word: honor. 572 00:36:04,790 --> 00:36:08,710 We're picking up a change in the "Trigati"'s fusion reactors, moving towards critical. 573 00:36:08,877 --> 00:36:10,587 They're.... 574 00:36:10,796 --> 00:36:12,422 Oh, my God. 575 00:36:26,061 --> 00:36:28,730 Signal coming in from the war cruiser. 576 00:36:31,650 --> 00:36:33,318 Put it through. 577 00:36:35,320 --> 00:36:38,657 This is Capt. John Sheridan, Babylon 5. 578 00:36:38,824 --> 00:36:39,992 Appreciate the help. 579 00:36:40,159 --> 00:36:44,121 Perhaps to you, this was a tactical problem to be solved. 580 00:36:44,329 --> 00:36:46,748 For us, this has been a great sorrow. 581 00:36:46,915 --> 00:36:50,335 "The crew of the" Trigati "were heroes" to many of our people. 582 00:36:50,502 --> 00:36:53,422 Their death will be mourned. 583 00:36:53,589 --> 00:36:56,508 And your name will be remembered. 584 00:37:19,198 --> 00:37:20,657 Yes? 585 00:37:23,285 --> 00:37:25,954 Thought I'd stop by, see if all your things arrived. 586 00:37:27,456 --> 00:37:31,502 Yes, yes. Everything's present and accounted for. 587 00:37:34,713 --> 00:37:36,340 Something wrong? 588 00:37:40,469 --> 00:37:42,513 When I got my orders... 589 00:37:43,555 --> 00:37:46,975 ...I figured this place was a great opportunity. 590 00:37:49,811 --> 00:37:53,524 And now I wonder if coming here was irresponsible. 591 00:37:55,234 --> 00:37:59,446 This whole mess with the "Trigati" might not have happened if I hadn't been here. 592 00:38:00,155 --> 00:38:05,077 My presence, my actions in the war. 593 00:38:09,998 --> 00:38:12,417 I'm to blame for bringing this trouble to Babylon 5. 594 00:38:12,584 --> 00:38:15,212 What was it our friend in the Grey Council said? 595 00:38:15,420 --> 00:38:18,549 "If there's a doom on this station, it was you who brought it here." 596 00:38:19,591 --> 00:38:21,718 Well, maybe he was right. 597 00:38:24,763 --> 00:38:27,224 I spoke with the president. 598 00:38:28,100 --> 00:38:32,396 He is the only other human who knows why the Minbari surrendered. 599 00:38:32,563 --> 00:38:35,357 He doesn't believe this stuff about us sharing Minbari souls. 600 00:38:35,524 --> 00:38:38,193 And I can't say that I do either. 601 00:38:38,777 --> 00:38:42,739 But they believe it. That's why they chose Sinclair to run this place. 602 00:38:42,948 --> 00:38:48,537 That's why they picked him to live on their world. He was their first human contact. 603 00:38:48,704 --> 00:38:50,706 Him they trust. 604 00:38:50,873 --> 00:38:52,583 But me? 605 00:38:55,961 --> 00:38:57,588 I don't know. 606 00:38:58,046 --> 00:39:02,509 If Sinclair had been here instead, maybe they might not have attacked. 607 00:39:03,051 --> 00:39:04,887 Maybe they would have. 608 00:39:05,721 --> 00:39:09,641 There's enough guilt in the world to go around without grabbing for more. 609 00:39:11,894 --> 00:39:14,313 Give yourself the benefit of the doubt. 610 00:39:16,481 --> 00:39:19,401 Anyway, if you ever want to talk about this some more... 611 00:39:19,568 --> 00:39:22,029 ...you know where to find me. Anytime. 612 00:39:27,826 --> 00:39:31,580 I told them, Delenn, as I was ordered. 613 00:39:31,747 --> 00:39:34,958 I only wish I could have told them the rest. 614 00:39:35,167 --> 00:39:38,003 About the great enemy that is returning... 615 00:39:38,170 --> 00:39:40,964 ...and the prophecy that the two sides of our spirit... 616 00:39:41,173 --> 00:39:44,927 ...must unite against the Darkness or be destroyed. 617 00:39:45,093 --> 00:39:51,016 They say it will take both of our races to stop the Darkness. 618 00:39:51,183 --> 00:39:56,813 I'm told that the Earthers will discover all of this soon enough on their own. 619 00:39:57,022 --> 00:39:58,690 I hope they are right. 620 00:39:58,857 --> 00:40:01,693 Because if we are wrong... 621 00:40:01,860 --> 00:40:04,613 ...no one will survive our mistake. 622 00:40:06,782 --> 00:40:08,617 Good night, Delenn. 623 00:40:37,729 --> 00:40:42,985 I'm not saying I mind looking a squadron of Minbari fighters right in the eye. 624 00:40:43,152 --> 00:40:47,573 I'm not saying I mind sitting with my weapons off, waiting to be splashed. 625 00:40:47,739 --> 00:40:49,533 I'm just saying, next time this happens-- 626 00:40:49,700 --> 00:40:51,243 If there's a next time. 627 00:40:51,410 --> 00:40:54,496 If someone could, I don't know, maybe explain it to me... 628 00:40:54,663 --> 00:40:58,876 ...this would be a good thing for my limited and admittedly subjective point of view. 629 00:40:59,084 --> 00:41:01,837 Did you catch that? He wants explanations. He wants logic. 630 00:41:02,004 --> 00:41:05,716 Logic is a good thing. What it has to do with the Earthforce is anybody's guess. 631 00:41:05,924 --> 00:41:10,262 Yeah, I suppose. So, what does everybody think of our new captain? 632 00:41:10,512 --> 00:41:13,724 Well, I haven't seen too much of him, but what I have seen, I like. 633 00:41:13,932 --> 00:41:16,059 I think he's gonna be okay. Susan? 634 00:41:16,268 --> 00:41:17,436 I agree. 635 00:41:17,603 --> 00:41:21,231 He's supposed to meet us here for drinks. I wonder what's hanging him up? 636 00:41:21,440 --> 00:41:23,692 Last time I saw him, he said something about... 637 00:41:23,859 --> 00:41:28,155 ...having a half-hour to give some good-luck speech or it wouldn't count. 638 00:41:28,322 --> 00:41:30,032 When was that? 639 00:41:30,199 --> 00:41:32,201 About 20 minutes ago. 640 00:41:32,367 --> 00:41:36,121 Oh, no. Of all the times he could have picked. 641 00:41:36,705 --> 00:41:40,876 It was an early Earth president, Abraham Lincoln... 642 00:41:41,043 --> 00:41:44,338 ...who best described our situation. 643 00:41:45,631 --> 00:41:48,842 "The dogmas of the quiet past... 644 00:41:49,009 --> 00:41:53,430 ...are inadequate to the stormy present. 645 00:41:54,389 --> 00:42:00,562 The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise to the occasion. 646 00:42:01,563 --> 00:42:03,899 We cannot escape history. 647 00:42:04,733 --> 00:42:09,071 We will be remembered in spite of ourselves. 648 00:42:11,031 --> 00:42:14,743 The fiery trial through which we pass... 649 00:42:14,910 --> 00:42:18,747 ...will light us down in honor or dishonor... 650 00:42:18,914 --> 00:42:21,458 ...to the last generation. 651 00:42:23,418 --> 00:42:26,755 We shall nobly save... 652 00:42:26,922 --> 00:42:29,591 ...or meanly lose... 653 00:42:29,758 --> 00:42:34,596 ...our last, best hope of Earth." 654 00:42:44,690 --> 00:42:46,942 Five minutes to spare. 655 00:43:35,824 --> 00:43:36,825 (ENGLISH) 656 00:43:36,950 --> 00:43:39,578 Babylon 5 "is produced" by Babylonian Productions, Inc... 657 00:43:39,745 --> 00:43:43,332 ...and distributed by Warner Bros. 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