1 00:00:02,667 --> 00:00:04,500 (Ivanova) 'Earthforce ship Omega, you may proceed to jump gate.' 2 00:00:04,583 --> 00:00:07,917 'Shuttle Copernicus, you're clear for docking bay 4.' 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:09,667 'Tal'Quith, please hold.' 4 00:00:09,750 --> 00:00:12,000 Earthforce ship, continue to hold. 5 00:00:12,083 --> 00:00:14,208 Minbari ship, hold. 6 00:00:14,292 --> 00:00:17,167 Babylon 5, this is the captain of the Tal'Quith. 7 00:00:17,250 --> 00:00:18,500 What is the delay? 8 00:00:18,583 --> 00:00:20,708 Tal'Quith, there's a priority shipment ahead of you. 9 00:00:20,792 --> 00:00:22,792 However, you'll be able to dock in 25 minutes. 10 00:00:22,875 --> 00:00:25,708 Unacceptable, we have a very perishable cargo 11 00:00:25,792 --> 00:00:29,208 for Ambassador G'Kar and must deliver it immediately. 12 00:00:29,292 --> 00:00:32,917 I'll do what I can. Please stand by. 13 00:00:33,000 --> 00:00:35,500 Hey, move that over to the right! 14 00:00:35,583 --> 00:00:37,167 'Over to the right!' 15 00:00:37,250 --> 00:00:39,292 [indistinct chatter] 16 00:00:40,625 --> 00:00:42,000 Delvientos, make it quick. 17 00:00:42,083 --> 00:00:43,250 This is Candamp;C, can you get that 18 00:00:43,333 --> 00:00:44,625 non-transport in here any quicker? 19 00:00:44,708 --> 00:00:45,958 Where the hell am I gonna get the crew? 20 00:00:46,042 --> 00:00:47,542 We're already up to our butts out here. 21 00:00:47,625 --> 00:00:49,625 I understand, but you know how the Narns can be. 22 00:00:49,708 --> 00:00:51,125 (Delvientos) 'Yeah, I know.' 23 00:00:51,208 --> 00:00:53,833 'You're really busting my cojones today, Candamp;C.' 24 00:00:53,917 --> 00:00:56,458 Slide her into bay 8, then we'll see what we can do. 25 00:00:56,542 --> 00:00:57,917 Thanks. 26 00:00:58,000 --> 00:01:01,042 Tal'Quith, you may proceed immediately to docking bay 8 27 00:01:01,125 --> 00:01:02,958 via Beacon Alpha 6. 28 00:01:03,042 --> 00:01:05,250 About time. 29 00:01:05,333 --> 00:01:08,375 [intense music] 30 00:01:15,583 --> 00:01:18,292 [alarm blaring] 31 00:01:18,375 --> 00:01:21,250 Oh, we have a failure in the bay 6 docking computer. 32 00:01:21,333 --> 00:01:22,750 It's raising the transport. 33 00:01:22,833 --> 00:01:25,167 [automated message] 'Platform 6 activated.' 34 00:01:25,250 --> 00:01:27,667 'Departure sequence engaged.' 35 00:01:27,750 --> 00:01:29,792 'Collision warning.' 36 00:01:29,875 --> 00:01:31,458 It's going to collide with a Narn ship. 37 00:01:31,542 --> 00:01:33,833 Computer, override docking sequence 6 Gamma 6-0. 38 00:01:33,917 --> 00:01:36,000 'Tal'Quith, I'm switching you to Beacon Zeta.' 39 00:01:36,083 --> 00:01:38,333 'Stand by. Do not attempt to alter your course.' 40 00:01:38,417 --> 00:01:41,458 [music continues] 41 00:01:43,208 --> 00:01:46,167 Halt all transport. Do not start your engines. 42 00:01:47,083 --> 00:01:49,250 [crashing] 43 00:01:53,750 --> 00:01:55,083 Le's go, let's go, let's go! 44 00:01:55,167 --> 00:01:56,583 Bay 6, damage report. 45 00:01:56,667 --> 00:01:59,125 Hydraulic and fuel lines in the lobbying area are ruptured! 46 00:01:59,208 --> 00:02:01,708 Seal off the entire section. Swift team is on its way. 47 00:02:01,792 --> 00:02:03,208 Well, tell them to hurry up, I've got 48 00:02:03,292 --> 00:02:04,500 two people trapped in there, if we don't 49 00:02:04,583 --> 00:02:07,542 get them out fast, they're dead! 50 00:02:07,625 --> 00:02:11,208 (male narrator) It was the dawn of the third age of mankind 51 00:02:11,292 --> 00:02:14,625 ten years after the Earth-Minbari war. 52 00:02:14,708 --> 00:02:18,083 The Babylon Project was a dream given form. 53 00:02:18,167 --> 00:02:20,083 Its goal, to prevent another war 54 00:02:20,167 --> 00:02:22,625 by creating a place where humans and aliens 55 00:02:22,708 --> 00:02:25,375 could work out their differences peacefully. 56 00:02:25,458 --> 00:02:28,417 It's a port of call, home away from home 57 00:02:28,500 --> 00:02:30,292 for diplomats, hustlers 58 00:02:30,375 --> 00:02:33,417 entrepreneurs and wanderers. 59 00:02:33,500 --> 00:02:37,792 Humans and aliens wrapped in 2,500,000 tons 60 00:02:37,875 --> 00:02:39,792 of spinning metal 61 00:02:39,875 --> 00:02:42,875 all alone in the night. 62 00:02:42,958 --> 00:02:45,208 It can be a dangerous place 63 00:02:45,292 --> 00:02:48,458 but it's our last, best hope for peace. 64 00:02:48,542 --> 00:02:52,417 This is the story of the last of the Babylon stations. 65 00:02:52,500 --> 00:02:54,958 The year is 2258. 66 00:02:55,042 --> 00:02:58,542 The name of the place is Babylon 5. 67 00:02:58,625 --> 00:03:01,667 [theme music] 68 00:03:27,792 --> 00:03:30,875 [music continues] 69 00:03:38,125 --> 00:03:39,792 - Get up here quick. - Come on. 70 00:03:39,875 --> 00:03:42,000 Look, there's still a chance of a spontaneous combustion 71 00:03:42,083 --> 00:03:44,000 in there, so we're opening the airlocks just long enough 72 00:03:44,083 --> 00:03:46,458 for you guys to get in and get out, okay? 73 00:03:46,542 --> 00:03:47,875 - Alright. - Alright. 74 00:03:47,958 --> 00:03:49,667 Open up. 75 00:03:49,750 --> 00:03:51,417 - Clear. - Go, go, go, go. 76 00:03:51,500 --> 00:03:53,625 - Let's go! - Right with you. 77 00:03:56,875 --> 00:03:59,917 [alarm blaring] 78 00:04:02,833 --> 00:04:05,000 Hey, get somebody over here. 79 00:04:08,250 --> 00:04:10,292 We got vitals. Let's get him out of here. 80 00:04:10,375 --> 00:04:11,625 Who do we have trapped in there? 81 00:04:11,708 --> 00:04:14,250 All I know is it's two members of Team 21. 82 00:04:15,083 --> 00:04:16,083 What? 83 00:04:16,167 --> 00:04:18,333 [alarm blaring] 84 00:04:18,417 --> 00:04:21,375 Delvientos, open it up. We're coming out. 85 00:04:21,458 --> 00:04:23,667 Okay, they're coming. Back off. 86 00:04:26,792 --> 00:04:29,042 [indistinct chatter] 87 00:04:30,500 --> 00:04:32,292 - You okay? - Uh-huh. 88 00:04:34,500 --> 00:04:36,667 [fire blazing] 89 00:04:36,750 --> 00:04:38,667 [indistinct chatter] 90 00:04:38,750 --> 00:04:41,000 - Go down. - Okay, over here, over here. 91 00:04:41,083 --> 00:04:43,000 [indistinct chatter] 92 00:04:43,083 --> 00:04:44,958 He's dead. 93 00:04:45,042 --> 00:04:47,500 (Delvientos) 'Alberto, my brother.' 94 00:04:49,125 --> 00:04:50,292 Bendito. 95 00:04:52,708 --> 00:04:55,417 Hermanito, dios mio. 96 00:04:55,500 --> 00:04:58,625 [singing in foreign language] 97 00:05:09,958 --> 00:05:12,417 To you I give the grain 98 00:05:12,500 --> 00:05:15,958 the light and the sky. 99 00:05:16,042 --> 00:05:19,542 To you, a sacred heritage. 100 00:05:19,625 --> 00:05:22,708 To you, the land and sea. 101 00:05:23,875 --> 00:05:27,000 [singing in foreign language] 102 00:05:35,667 --> 00:05:38,083 [beeping] 103 00:05:38,167 --> 00:05:40,042 (Na'Toth) 'Ambassador?' 104 00:05:40,125 --> 00:05:42,958 So spoke G'Quan at the dawn of all mornings. 105 00:05:43,042 --> 00:05:44,500 (Na'Toth) 'Ambassador?' 106 00:05:48,250 --> 00:05:49,667 (G'Kar) 'Enter.' 107 00:05:52,167 --> 00:05:54,750 I'm sorry to disturb you at this time, ambassador 108 00:05:54,833 --> 00:05:57,708 but I bring unhappy news. 109 00:05:57,792 --> 00:05:59,917 There's been an accident on one of our cargo ships. 110 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:02,417 - What? - The Tal'Quith. 111 00:06:03,167 --> 00:06:04,333 Was there much damage? 112 00:06:04,417 --> 00:06:06,958 The entire cargo bay was blown out. 113 00:06:07,042 --> 00:06:11,292 I'm afraid the G'Quan Eth was destroyed in the accident. 114 00:06:13,250 --> 00:06:14,542 No. 115 00:06:15,667 --> 00:06:19,417 No. Oh, no. 116 00:06:19,500 --> 00:06:23,458 Don't try to blame my people for this. 117 00:06:23,542 --> 00:06:25,625 We have said all along that the dockside equipment 118 00:06:25,708 --> 00:06:27,958 isn't up to handling the amount of traffic we get. 119 00:06:28,042 --> 00:06:29,958 The computer malfunction might have been caused 120 00:06:30,042 --> 00:06:31,000 by operator error. 121 00:06:31,083 --> 00:06:33,042 Even if that were true 122 00:06:33,125 --> 00:06:34,792 what do you expect? 123 00:06:34,875 --> 00:06:36,542 My people have been forced to work triple shifts 124 00:06:36,625 --> 00:06:39,125 because we are understaffed in every area. 125 00:06:39,208 --> 00:06:41,292 Ms. Connally, we're not here to assign blame. 126 00:06:41,375 --> 00:06:43,792 Maybe you aren't, commander, but my government will want 127 00:06:43,875 --> 00:06:46,292 to know who is responsible for damaging our ship. 128 00:06:46,375 --> 00:06:47,958 Then I suggest you start with your ship's captain 129 00:06:48,042 --> 00:06:49,458 who panicked and fired his engines 130 00:06:49,542 --> 00:06:51,625 inside the docking bay against my direct orders! 131 00:06:51,708 --> 00:06:54,375 Now don't try to blame this on us, lieutenant commander. 132 00:06:54,458 --> 00:06:55,792 We are the victims here. 133 00:06:55,875 --> 00:06:58,583 You lost some cargo, ambassador. 134 00:06:58,667 --> 00:07:01,708 Alberto Delvientos lost his life. 135 00:07:04,083 --> 00:07:06,375 Yes, a tragedy, to be sure. 136 00:07:06,458 --> 00:07:08,333 But what was our captain to do? 137 00:07:08,417 --> 00:07:09,875 His ship was placed in jeopardy 138 00:07:09,958 --> 00:07:12,167 through no fault of his own, and he reacted. 139 00:07:12,250 --> 00:07:13,833 And by G'Quan, I mean to see 140 00:07:13,917 --> 00:07:15,667 that we're compensated for the damage. 141 00:07:15,750 --> 00:07:19,167 Now if you'll excuse me, I must attend to a pressing matter. 142 00:07:23,250 --> 00:07:26,000 The accident was caused by equipment failure. 143 00:07:26,083 --> 00:07:28,500 'A cluster of defective microchips blew out.' 144 00:07:28,583 --> 00:07:29,917 - How is that possible? - Looks like.. 145 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,833 The contractors installed substandard chips 146 00:07:31,917 --> 00:07:33,250 throughout the entire system, that would 147 00:07:33,333 --> 00:07:34,792 'explain how they managed such a low bid' 148 00:07:34,875 --> 00:07:37,458 on the installation. We're checking it all now. 149 00:07:37,542 --> 00:07:39,292 This is going to play havoc with our schedule. 150 00:07:39,375 --> 00:07:40,375 (Sinclair) 'Ivanova, how long before' 151 00:07:40,458 --> 00:07:42,375 'we can get bay 6 online?' 152 00:07:42,458 --> 00:07:43,958 Several hours at least, we're gonna have 153 00:07:44,042 --> 00:07:45,875 to reroute the controls with the other docking bays 154 00:07:45,958 --> 00:07:47,208 until new chips can be installed. 155 00:07:47,292 --> 00:07:49,750 The problems dockside run much deeper 156 00:07:49,833 --> 00:07:53,208 than a few microchips, commander. 157 00:07:53,292 --> 00:07:55,333 I'm aware of that, Ms. Connally 158 00:07:55,417 --> 00:07:57,792 and I've done everything I can to make the senate understand 159 00:07:57,875 --> 00:08:00,500 we need an increase in the station's budget. 160 00:08:01,958 --> 00:08:03,333 - I just hope they listen. - You mean.. 161 00:08:03,417 --> 00:08:05,500 Before someone else gets killed? 162 00:08:08,958 --> 00:08:11,167 [beeps] 163 00:08:11,250 --> 00:08:12,958 - Sinclair. - 'Commander.' 164 00:08:13,042 --> 00:08:15,417 (female 'Senator Hidoshi's on Gold Channel for you.' 165 00:08:15,500 --> 00:08:17,708 'It's about the new budget.' 166 00:08:17,792 --> 00:08:19,458 On our way. 167 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:26,208 And you don't know of anyone who has one? 168 00:08:26,292 --> 00:08:29,583 - I'll pay any price. - Uh-uh, uh-uh. 169 00:08:31,750 --> 00:08:36,083 Ah, G'Kar. Doing a little shopping, are you? 170 00:08:36,167 --> 00:08:40,458 [clicks tongue] Is that permitted during the holy days of G'Quan? 171 00:08:40,542 --> 00:08:42,250 It's no concern of yours, Mollari. 172 00:08:42,333 --> 00:08:46,667 [laughs] I heard about the mishap involving your transport. 173 00:08:46,750 --> 00:08:49,375 Shocking, truly shocking. 174 00:08:49,458 --> 00:08:52,292 If there is anything I can do to be of assistance 175 00:08:52,375 --> 00:08:55,167 you will let me know, yes? 176 00:08:55,250 --> 00:08:56,583 No. 177 00:09:01,125 --> 00:09:02,792 There's no one who can have a G'Quan Eth 178 00:09:02,875 --> 00:09:04,458 delivered in time for the ceremony. 179 00:09:04,542 --> 00:09:06,792 - Swock. - However.. 180 00:09:06,875 --> 00:09:09,292 According to import records, there is one being 181 00:09:09,375 --> 00:09:11,333 on the station who has the flower. 182 00:09:11,417 --> 00:09:12,917 Well, who is it? 183 00:09:13,000 --> 00:09:14,708 - Ambassador Mollari. - What? 184 00:09:14,792 --> 00:09:15,875 Yoo-hoo. 185 00:09:15,958 --> 00:09:18,417 [laughs] 186 00:09:18,500 --> 00:09:20,042 [grunts] 187 00:09:20,125 --> 00:09:23,333 Ah, why does the universe hate me? 188 00:09:24,833 --> 00:09:27,042 It's all in the budget report, commander. 189 00:09:27,125 --> 00:09:28,875 I know what's in the reports, senator, but we need 190 00:09:28,958 --> 00:09:31,708 those increases in station operations. Promises were made. 191 00:09:31,792 --> 00:09:34,167 Political realities sometimes take precedence 192 00:09:34,250 --> 00:09:35,667 over good intentions. 193 00:09:35,750 --> 00:09:38,500 If President Santiago can turn things around 194 00:09:38,583 --> 00:09:42,167 at that time you may receive some of the money you requested. 195 00:09:42,250 --> 00:09:44,000 We have operational and safety concerns 196 00:09:44,083 --> 00:09:45,500 that won't wait for the government to turn 197 00:09:45,583 --> 00:09:47,083 things around. There's already been an accident. 198 00:09:47,167 --> 00:09:49,417 Accidents happen, but our experts 199 00:09:49,500 --> 00:09:51,500 have assured us that your new budget 200 00:09:51,583 --> 00:09:54,292 is more than sufficient for safe and efficient running 201 00:09:54,375 --> 00:09:56,292 of Babylon 5. 202 00:09:56,375 --> 00:09:59,292 Commander, I have every confidence 203 00:09:59,375 --> 00:10:01,917 that you will make it work. 204 00:10:05,083 --> 00:10:09,000 I assume the news about the budget has leaked by now. 205 00:10:09,083 --> 00:10:12,167 The station business channel is running a detailed analysis. 206 00:10:12,250 --> 00:10:14,500 Wonderful, we'll need to set up meetings 207 00:10:14,583 --> 00:10:16,167 with the business council and the guilds. 208 00:10:16,250 --> 00:10:18,167 And I better have a separate meeting with Ms. Connally. 209 00:10:18,250 --> 00:10:20,833 She'll be spitting neutrons. The dock workers got zip. 210 00:10:20,917 --> 00:10:22,625 No pay raise, no money for new workers 211 00:10:22,708 --> 00:10:24,167 no funds for upgrading equipment. 212 00:10:24,250 --> 00:10:25,500 As far as the senate's concerned 213 00:10:25,583 --> 00:10:27,125 they're bound by a government contract. 214 00:10:27,208 --> 00:10:28,875 They can't quit and they can't go on strike. 215 00:10:28,958 --> 00:10:29,875 Why give them anything? 216 00:10:29,958 --> 00:10:32,292 Commander, we've got a problem. 217 00:10:32,375 --> 00:10:34,125 Surprise, surprise. 218 00:10:36,875 --> 00:10:38,250 We're up to our eyeballs in waiting transport 219 00:10:38,333 --> 00:10:40,375 and the dock workers are calling in sick. 220 00:10:40,458 --> 00:10:41,458 - How serious is it? - Well.. 221 00:10:41,542 --> 00:10:42,458 As far as we can determine 222 00:10:42,542 --> 00:10:43,542 none of them are actually ill. 223 00:10:43,625 --> 00:10:44,875 They're just calling in sick. 224 00:10:44,958 --> 00:10:46,583 - Sounds like the blue flu. - Excuse me? 225 00:10:46,667 --> 00:10:48,875 My grandmother was a Boston cop, I remember her telling me 226 00:10:48,958 --> 00:10:50,458 about the blue flu, they used to use it 227 00:10:50,542 --> 00:10:52,208 to get around sanctions on work stoppages. 228 00:10:52,292 --> 00:10:56,250 In other words, we have an illegal strike on our hands. 229 00:11:00,542 --> 00:11:01,958 (Ivanova) 'This is Babylon Control, our docking schedule' 230 00:11:02,042 --> 00:11:03,833 'is being revised. Please stand by.' 231 00:11:07,125 --> 00:11:09,208 How much more of this they expect us to take? 232 00:11:09,292 --> 00:11:11,958 We need a ten-hour turnaround after we work a double shift! 233 00:11:12,042 --> 00:11:14,667 - Yeah. - You're lucky if you get four. 234 00:11:14,750 --> 00:11:17,500 - Yeah! - You're lucky if you get any! 235 00:11:17,583 --> 00:11:19,625 We're breaking safety rules every minute of the day 236 00:11:19,708 --> 00:11:21,083 because of over-scheduling. 237 00:11:21,167 --> 00:11:24,000 - Yeah! - I say strike! 238 00:11:24,083 --> 00:11:28,208 (all) Strike! Strike! Strike! 239 00:11:28,292 --> 00:11:29,792 Alright, knock it off! 240 00:11:29,875 --> 00:11:31,750 (all) Strike! Strike! Strike! 241 00:11:31,833 --> 00:11:35,958 Knock it off! Stop it! 242 00:11:36,042 --> 00:11:37,583 Now first of all, I don't wanna 243 00:11:37,667 --> 00:11:40,500 hear the word strike anymore! 244 00:11:40,583 --> 00:11:42,708 We will hear everyone out, but let's take this 245 00:11:42,792 --> 00:11:46,083 one issue at a time, okay? 246 00:11:46,167 --> 00:11:48,792 'Now let's remember, let's try to keep a cool head' 247 00:11:48,875 --> 00:11:51,000 during management negotiation. 248 00:11:51,083 --> 00:11:52,375 [indistinct chatter] 249 00:11:52,458 --> 00:11:54,958 What do you want here? 250 00:11:55,042 --> 00:11:56,917 Getting out of my way would be a start. 251 00:11:57,000 --> 00:12:00,500 It's alright, Eduardo. Let him through. 252 00:12:00,583 --> 00:12:03,292 (male 'Yeah. Come on.' 253 00:12:03,375 --> 00:12:04,667 'What do you got to say, huh?' 254 00:12:04,750 --> 00:12:07,583 [indistinct chatter] 255 00:12:07,667 --> 00:12:09,333 - 'Yeah.' - 'What do you want, Garibaldi?' 256 00:12:09,417 --> 00:12:11,917 I've been expecting you, Garibaldi. 257 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:13,625 I'm here to escort you to Commander Sinclair. 258 00:12:13,708 --> 00:12:15,625 He's requested the honor of your presence. 259 00:12:15,708 --> 00:12:17,833 Twice. Maybe you didn't get the message. 260 00:12:17,917 --> 00:12:20,917 I've been tied up. I got a lot of sick workers here. 261 00:12:21,000 --> 00:12:22,583 [workers laughing] 262 00:12:22,667 --> 00:12:25,708 [workers coughing] 263 00:12:28,750 --> 00:12:32,417 You think this is funny, huh? Well, I don't. 264 00:12:32,500 --> 00:12:34,458 We're as serious as a rip in a spacesuit. 265 00:12:34,542 --> 00:12:36,958 And we want the senate and Commander Sinclair to know it. 266 00:12:37,042 --> 00:12:38,458 By staging an illegal strike? 267 00:12:38,542 --> 00:12:39,833 I thought you were smarter than that. 268 00:12:39,917 --> 00:12:41,792 Sinclair and Ivanova are career military. 269 00:12:41,875 --> 00:12:43,625 I don't expect them to understand 270 00:12:43,708 --> 00:12:46,833 but I figure you for blue collar under all that Earthforce gray. 271 00:12:46,917 --> 00:12:49,625 You must know we're only doing what we have to do. 272 00:12:49,708 --> 00:12:51,833 I know how you feel, but this isn't the way. 273 00:12:51,917 --> 00:12:53,792 And what other options do we have, Mr. Garibaldi? 274 00:12:53,875 --> 00:12:56,292 That's what the commander wants to talk to you about. 275 00:12:56,375 --> 00:12:57,708 The hell with your talk. 276 00:12:57,792 --> 00:13:01,083 We got people dying out here, Mr. Security Man 277 00:13:01,167 --> 00:13:03,083 and Sinclair wants us to talk. 278 00:13:03,167 --> 00:13:05,333 What does he think we are? Fools? 279 00:13:05,417 --> 00:13:09,500 Alright, alright. Let me handle this, alright? 280 00:13:09,583 --> 00:13:13,542 Okay? Okay, your commander wants to talk, we'll talk. 281 00:13:14,292 --> 00:13:15,208 Let's go. 282 00:13:15,292 --> 00:13:17,208 [indistinct yelling] 283 00:13:17,292 --> 00:13:18,667 Your friend's looking for a fight. 284 00:13:18,750 --> 00:13:21,083 That was Eduardo Delvientos, his little brother Alberto 285 00:13:21,167 --> 00:13:22,583 was the one who was killed in the accident. 286 00:13:22,667 --> 00:13:24,375 - He's taking it hard. - I'm sorry. 287 00:13:24,458 --> 00:13:26,042 I know what it's like to lose someone close 288 00:13:26,125 --> 00:13:28,417 and so does the commander. He wants to help, Neeoma. 289 00:13:28,500 --> 00:13:29,833 We'll see. 290 00:13:33,292 --> 00:13:35,250 I'm asking your people to go back to work. 291 00:13:35,333 --> 00:13:36,458 If they don't, I'll have to bring 292 00:13:36,542 --> 00:13:37,708 the Senate Labor Committee in on this 293 00:13:37,792 --> 00:13:39,000 and they could invoke the Rush Act. 294 00:13:39,083 --> 00:13:40,417 They don't have the guts to do that. 295 00:13:40,500 --> 00:13:41,542 It would inflame public opinion 296 00:13:41,625 --> 00:13:42,583 here and at home. 297 00:13:42,667 --> 00:13:43,833 Don't be so sure about that. 298 00:13:43,917 --> 00:13:44,875 Things are changing on Earth 299 00:13:44,958 --> 00:13:47,000 and not all for the best. 300 00:13:47,083 --> 00:13:48,542 Look, you've made your point 301 00:13:48,625 --> 00:13:51,000 and Earth Central will be made aware of your grievances. 302 00:13:51,083 --> 00:13:52,583 There's nothing else you can gain by continuing-- 303 00:13:52,667 --> 00:13:56,125 I can't send my people back to work without some guarantees. 304 00:13:56,208 --> 00:13:57,417 And I can't guarantee anything 305 00:13:57,500 --> 00:13:59,083 while you're on strike. If you just trust-- 306 00:13:59,167 --> 00:14:00,875 It's the senate who controls the money, commander. 307 00:14:00,958 --> 00:14:03,042 Every time we trust them, we get kicked in the teeth. 308 00:14:03,125 --> 00:14:05,208 And what happens if your people start kicking back, huh? 309 00:14:05,292 --> 00:14:06,583 If you force them into a confrontation-- 310 00:14:06,667 --> 00:14:08,542 We won't be the first to use violence. 311 00:14:08,625 --> 00:14:11,250 I saw what went down in the docking bay. They're angry-- 312 00:14:11,333 --> 00:14:12,708 They've got a right to be angry! 313 00:14:12,792 --> 00:14:15,208 They've also got a right to hear what I've just told you. 314 00:14:15,292 --> 00:14:17,917 They will, but I can't recommend they return to work. 315 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,667 I don't think you fully understand the consequences-- 316 00:14:19,750 --> 00:14:22,000 Don't tell me about consequences. 317 00:14:22,083 --> 00:14:23,250 My father was shot dead during 318 00:14:23,333 --> 00:14:25,083 the 37 mining strikes on Ganymede. 319 00:14:25,167 --> 00:14:27,417 I have spent my entire life defending workers' rights 320 00:14:27,500 --> 00:14:29,083 and I'm not about to stop now. 321 00:14:29,167 --> 00:14:30,750 (Neeoma) 'You get us decent pay and equipment' 322 00:14:30,833 --> 00:14:33,000 'and hire enough workers to do the job safely' 323 00:14:33,083 --> 00:14:36,042 then we return to work, not a minute before. 324 00:14:40,667 --> 00:14:42,167 [beeps] 325 00:14:42,250 --> 00:14:43,750 - Sinclair. - 'Commander.' 326 00:14:43,833 --> 00:14:45,125 (female 'You've got another transmission' 327 00:14:45,208 --> 00:14:47,208 'from Senator Hidoshi.' 328 00:14:49,375 --> 00:14:50,833 Patch it through. 329 00:14:51,708 --> 00:14:54,000 [humming] 330 00:14:55,083 --> 00:14:56,250 Hm. 331 00:14:56,875 --> 00:14:59,083 [humming] 332 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:04,208 You left your door unlocked, ambassador. 333 00:15:04,292 --> 00:15:05,958 Careless of you. 334 00:15:06,042 --> 00:15:07,292 I thought it best to sit here 335 00:15:07,375 --> 00:15:10,958 and guard your room until you returned. 336 00:15:11,042 --> 00:15:13,625 And did you find anything of interest 337 00:15:13,708 --> 00:15:17,917 in my humble quarters while you were guarding it? 338 00:15:18,042 --> 00:15:20,333 - No. - 'No.' 339 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:24,000 Care for a drink? 340 00:15:24,083 --> 00:15:26,167 (Mollari) 'Oh, I forgot.' 341 00:15:26,250 --> 00:15:29,083 'The days of G'Quan forbid it.' 342 00:15:29,167 --> 00:15:32,875 But they come to a close very soon. 343 00:15:32,958 --> 00:15:34,750 Do they not? Heh-heh. 344 00:15:34,833 --> 00:15:37,375 You know why I'm here. 345 00:15:37,458 --> 00:15:40,667 The G'Quan Eth plant, yes? 346 00:15:40,750 --> 00:15:42,375 Difficult to grow 347 00:15:42,458 --> 00:15:45,125 expensive to transport 348 00:15:45,208 --> 00:15:47,083 very expensive to own 349 00:15:47,167 --> 00:15:51,500 but so very important to you 350 00:15:51,583 --> 00:15:53,667 at this festive time. 351 00:15:53,750 --> 00:15:58,167 I understand you are in possession of G'Quan Eth. 352 00:15:58,250 --> 00:16:00,667 If this is so, I am here to.. 353 00:16:02,458 --> 00:16:04,000 ...purchase it from you. 354 00:16:04,083 --> 00:16:07,208 Ever since we left your beautiful planet 355 00:16:07,292 --> 00:16:11,250 G'Quan Eth plants have been hard to find. 356 00:16:11,875 --> 00:16:13,542 Mine 357 00:16:13,625 --> 00:16:16,917 which is being cared for in a safe place 358 00:16:17,000 --> 00:16:21,125 'I have been saving for a special occasion.' 359 00:16:21,208 --> 00:16:23,250 When you drop the seeds 360 00:16:23,333 --> 00:16:25,667 into a proper mixture of alcohol.. 361 00:16:25,750 --> 00:16:27,833 [laughs] 362 00:16:27,917 --> 00:16:30,042 [grunts] 363 00:16:30,125 --> 00:16:32,417 ...whole new universes open up. 364 00:16:32,500 --> 00:16:35,125 [chuckles] 365 00:16:35,208 --> 00:16:39,417 It's a shame you Narns waste them burning them as incense. 366 00:16:39,500 --> 00:16:40,875 Name your price. 367 00:16:40,958 --> 00:16:44,417 Oh, you're asking for quite a sacrifice from me 368 00:16:44,500 --> 00:16:48,417 but in the interest of interstellar peace 369 00:16:48,500 --> 00:16:52,833 and friendship, um.. 370 00:16:54,417 --> 00:16:57,833 ...50,000 commercial credits in cash in advance. 371 00:16:57,917 --> 00:16:59,083 - That's an outrage! - Ah. 372 00:16:59,167 --> 00:17:00,750 Of course, it's an outrage. 373 00:17:00,833 --> 00:17:03,458 The question is how important 374 00:17:03,542 --> 00:17:06,167 is your religious ceremony to you? 375 00:17:06,250 --> 00:17:09,250 [laughing] 376 00:17:11,333 --> 00:17:13,917 Commander, we have been hearing reports 377 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:17,958 of an illegal strike by your Dockers' Guild. 378 00:17:18,042 --> 00:17:19,708 Those reports are exaggerated, senator. 379 00:17:19,792 --> 00:17:22,583 We do have a problem, but I've been going over the new budget-- 380 00:17:22,667 --> 00:17:26,625 This action threatens the security of our military base 381 00:17:26,708 --> 00:17:30,083 and sets a bad precedent, not only for Babylon 5 382 00:17:30,167 --> 00:17:32,833 but for all of our off-world interests. 383 00:17:32,917 --> 00:17:34,792 We cannot allow that. 384 00:17:34,875 --> 00:17:37,125 The Dockers' Guild has legitimate grievances. 385 00:17:37,208 --> 00:17:40,625 - I can't just ignore them. - You will not have to. 386 00:17:40,708 --> 00:17:44,500 The labor committee has ordered Orin Zento to Babylon 5. 387 00:17:44,583 --> 00:17:47,792 He will be there within 12 hours. 388 00:17:47,875 --> 00:17:48,958 Zento? 389 00:17:49,042 --> 00:17:51,833 He is our best labor negotiator. 390 00:17:51,917 --> 00:17:53,375 He has stopped this kind of thing before 391 00:17:53,458 --> 00:17:55,625 on many of our stations. 392 00:17:55,708 --> 00:17:58,833 I expect you to give him your full cooperation 393 00:17:58,917 --> 00:18:01,292 and that includes providing troops 394 00:18:01,375 --> 00:18:04,792 if he decides the Rush Act is necessary. 395 00:18:04,875 --> 00:18:06,583 You're not serious? 396 00:18:06,667 --> 00:18:09,333 We have over a thousand dock workers on this station. 397 00:18:09,417 --> 00:18:12,375 If we start arresting them, we could have a riot on our hands. 398 00:18:12,458 --> 00:18:15,625 The more reason to end this thing decisively 399 00:18:15,708 --> 00:18:17,500 before it spreads. 400 00:18:18,750 --> 00:18:21,000 Understood, commander? 401 00:18:22,750 --> 00:18:25,833 Understood, senator. 402 00:18:29,750 --> 00:18:31,542 [indistinct chatter] 403 00:18:31,625 --> 00:18:33,958 - Mr. Zento. This way. - Commander Sinclair. 404 00:18:34,042 --> 00:18:36,042 I was told there was an accident on the docks recently. 405 00:18:36,125 --> 00:18:37,167 Not serious, I hope. 406 00:18:37,250 --> 00:18:38,958 One worker killed, several more injured. 407 00:18:39,042 --> 00:18:40,458 And the Narns are demanding reparation 408 00:18:40,542 --> 00:18:42,083 for damage to their ship and cargo. 409 00:18:42,167 --> 00:18:43,667 I hope in spite of that we'll be able 410 00:18:43,750 --> 00:18:46,667 to expedite negotiations. I'm on a tight schedule. 411 00:18:46,750 --> 00:18:47,875 When can I meet with this Connally? 412 00:18:47,958 --> 00:18:49,083 It's being arranged. 413 00:18:49,167 --> 00:18:50,667 I'll need to talk to your security chief. 414 00:18:50,750 --> 00:18:53,500 If I have to invoke the Rush Act, it's best to be ready. 415 00:18:53,583 --> 00:18:56,583 Have Mr. Garibaldi report to briefing room 3. 416 00:18:57,292 --> 00:18:58,208 [humming] 417 00:18:58,292 --> 00:18:59,292 [computer beeping] 418 00:18:59,375 --> 00:19:00,500 Yes? 419 00:19:00,583 --> 00:19:04,500 Ambassador Mollari, I have the money. 420 00:19:04,583 --> 00:19:08,875 Fifty thousand credits in cash. 421 00:19:08,958 --> 00:19:10,875 Where is the G'Quan Eth? 422 00:19:10,958 --> 00:19:15,167 Actually, G'Kar, I have changed my mind. 423 00:19:15,250 --> 00:19:18,250 (Mollari) 'The G'Quan Eth plant is not for sale.' 424 00:19:18,333 --> 00:19:19,208 What? 425 00:19:19,292 --> 00:19:20,417 I have also changed 426 00:19:20,500 --> 00:19:21,542 my lock code. 427 00:19:21,625 --> 00:19:23,750 'So don't bother visiting me.' 428 00:19:23,833 --> 00:19:25,875 Consider this a small 429 00:19:25,958 --> 00:19:28,958 a very tiny portion of revenge 430 00:19:29,042 --> 00:19:32,083 for what you did to our colony on Ragesh III 431 00:19:32,167 --> 00:19:33,750 'and to my nephew.' 432 00:19:33,833 --> 00:19:36,250 'Did you think that I had forgotten that?' 433 00:19:36,333 --> 00:19:41,125 Ambassador, enjoy the last few hours 434 00:19:41,208 --> 00:19:43,417 of your festive holiday. 435 00:19:43,500 --> 00:19:45,250 I know I will. 436 00:19:45,333 --> 00:19:48,708 I'll kill him with my bare hands, by my.. 437 00:19:48,792 --> 00:19:50,417 There's nothing to stop me! 438 00:19:50,500 --> 00:19:52,833 Sinclair can only kick me off the station! 439 00:19:52,917 --> 00:19:55,208 He might even thank me. 440 00:19:58,417 --> 00:20:00,083 [sighs] 441 00:20:02,167 --> 00:20:04,958 You're not a follower of G'Quan, are you, Na'Toth? 442 00:20:05,042 --> 00:20:08,042 My father was a disciple of G'Lan. 443 00:20:08,125 --> 00:20:09,833 My mother didn't believe in much of anything. 444 00:20:09,917 --> 00:20:11,292 And what do you believe in? 445 00:20:11,375 --> 00:20:14,833 - Myself, ambassador. - Too easy an answer. 446 00:20:14,917 --> 00:20:18,750 We all believe in something greater than ourselves 447 00:20:18,833 --> 00:20:21,625 even if it's just the blind forces of chance. 448 00:20:21,708 --> 00:20:24,417 Chance favors the warrior. 449 00:20:24,500 --> 00:20:25,750 Isn't there anything you can do 450 00:20:25,833 --> 00:20:27,750 to get a G'Quan Eth before the deadline? 451 00:20:27,833 --> 00:20:31,417 Only one more thing, and I hate having to do it 452 00:20:31,500 --> 00:20:33,833 but if that should fail 453 00:20:33,917 --> 00:20:36,667 there's something I want you to do. 454 00:20:36,750 --> 00:20:39,292 At your service, ambassador. 455 00:20:39,375 --> 00:20:43,792 I assure you, your guild is not being singled out. 456 00:20:43,875 --> 00:20:46,833 Earth sympathizes with your situation. 457 00:20:46,917 --> 00:20:48,958 [indistinct chatter] 458 00:20:49,042 --> 00:20:53,583 I, personally, understand your feelings. 459 00:20:53,667 --> 00:20:56,292 But the government must cut costs. 460 00:20:56,375 --> 00:20:59,375 We're in a recession, everyone's feeling the pinch 461 00:20:59,458 --> 00:21:00,750 at home, as well as in our colonies-- 462 00:21:00,833 --> 00:21:02,167 The government found enough money 463 00:21:02,250 --> 00:21:04,833 for increased military spending on Babylon 5. 464 00:21:04,917 --> 00:21:06,500 [indistinct chatter] 465 00:21:06,583 --> 00:21:09,292 Babylon 5 is a military installation 466 00:21:09,375 --> 00:21:12,250 in the midst of hostile alien governments. 467 00:21:12,333 --> 00:21:15,375 It is vital to the defense of Earth. 468 00:21:15,458 --> 00:21:20,042 And your guild is a vital part of Babylon 5. 469 00:21:20,125 --> 00:21:23,500 Now, the new budget provides everyone with enough funds 470 00:21:23,583 --> 00:21:26,167 to run their departments efficiently. 471 00:21:27,750 --> 00:21:30,083 We've cut away the fat, yes 472 00:21:30,167 --> 00:21:32,083 but we've left the muscle and bone. 473 00:21:32,167 --> 00:21:34,083 I think we know where the fat went. 474 00:21:34,167 --> 00:21:35,708 [laughing] 475 00:21:36,958 --> 00:21:40,708 - Ms. Connally. - Mr. Zento, you're right. 476 00:21:40,792 --> 00:21:42,875 My people are a part of Babylon 5. 477 00:21:42,958 --> 00:21:44,792 They unload the goods to keep it running. 478 00:21:44,875 --> 00:21:46,208 (Neeoma) 'A lot of them even helped build it.' 479 00:21:46,292 --> 00:21:47,625 What do they get for it? 480 00:21:47,708 --> 00:21:49,000 They work double and triple shifts 481 00:21:49,083 --> 00:21:50,583 using equipment that is substandard 482 00:21:50,667 --> 00:21:52,042 for pay that's a joke. 483 00:21:52,125 --> 00:21:54,667 [indistinct chatter] 484 00:21:54,750 --> 00:21:56,792 You signed a contract, Ms. Connally 485 00:21:56,875 --> 00:21:59,375 just like every other government worker on this station. 486 00:21:59,458 --> 00:22:01,708 Abide by it, and we'll look into these problems. 487 00:22:01,792 --> 00:22:05,583 These problems killed a man, Mr. Zento, a damn good man. 488 00:22:05,667 --> 00:22:07,750 And as the duly-elected representative of this guild 489 00:22:07,833 --> 00:22:09,875 I don't intend to let that happen again. 490 00:22:09,958 --> 00:22:13,208 We were promised an increase by last year's negotiator. 491 00:22:13,292 --> 00:22:14,875 [indistinct chatter] 492 00:22:15,000 --> 00:22:16,417 I wish I could help 493 00:22:16,500 --> 00:22:18,750 but I've seen no written agreement to that effect. 494 00:22:18,833 --> 00:22:21,458 Without that, my hands are tied. 495 00:22:21,542 --> 00:22:24,542 (Zento) 'There are simply no funds available.' 496 00:22:24,625 --> 00:22:27,750 Now, despite this unfortunate accident 497 00:22:27,833 --> 00:22:31,750 our experts assure us you have enough people for this year 498 00:22:31,833 --> 00:22:33,000 and that your equipment is quite sufficient-- 499 00:22:33,083 --> 00:22:34,958 How many of those, uh, experts 500 00:22:35,042 --> 00:22:36,958 ever worked a space dock? 501 00:22:37,042 --> 00:22:38,083 How many of them have ever tried 502 00:22:38,167 --> 00:22:39,833 to refuel a ship while being pushed 503 00:22:39,917 --> 00:22:42,417 to move faster and faster because of over-scheduling? 504 00:22:42,500 --> 00:22:44,083 Or felt the pain in their bones 505 00:22:44,167 --> 00:22:46,750 from operating a Zero-G cargo loader for nine hours? 506 00:22:46,833 --> 00:22:48,292 [indistinct chatter] 507 00:22:48,375 --> 00:22:49,792 You have a point, Mr... 508 00:22:49,875 --> 00:22:52,833 Mr. Eduardo Delvientos, senior foreman. 509 00:22:52,917 --> 00:22:55,042 And, yeah, I got a point. 510 00:22:55,125 --> 00:22:57,167 I've been working space docks for 40 years. 511 00:22:57,250 --> 00:22:59,833 And this equipment we got won't last two months 512 00:22:59,917 --> 00:23:01,208 let alone two years. 513 00:23:01,292 --> 00:23:02,833 Every piece needs to be overhauled 514 00:23:02,917 --> 00:23:05,167 but we don't have the money or the manpower to do it. 515 00:23:05,250 --> 00:23:07,083 And if you won't do nothing about it 516 00:23:07,167 --> 00:23:09,458 you can damn well get your experts to run those docks. 517 00:23:09,542 --> 00:23:11,875 - Yeah, yeah. - Yeah. 518 00:23:11,958 --> 00:23:13,667 If that's your response 519 00:23:13,750 --> 00:23:16,250 you leave me no choice but to invoke the Rush Act. 520 00:23:16,333 --> 00:23:17,792 [clamoring] 521 00:23:17,875 --> 00:23:19,167 Is that what you want.. 522 00:23:19,250 --> 00:23:20,250 [clamoring] 523 00:23:20,333 --> 00:23:21,833 Do it! 524 00:23:21,917 --> 00:23:24,125 I suggest 525 00:23:24,208 --> 00:23:25,667 we recess for the evening. 526 00:23:25,750 --> 00:23:27,625 It's late and we're all tired. 527 00:23:27,708 --> 00:23:29,958 It's not a good time for big decisions. 528 00:23:30,042 --> 00:23:31,333 You're right, commander. 529 00:23:31,417 --> 00:23:33,625 Ms. Connally, perhaps we'll have better luck 530 00:23:33,708 --> 00:23:36,583 'ironing this out at a private meeting tomorrow.' 531 00:23:36,667 --> 00:23:38,542 Shall we say 7:00? 532 00:23:39,750 --> 00:23:41,292 [indistinct chatter] 533 00:23:41,375 --> 00:23:42,917 He's bluffing. 534 00:23:43,000 --> 00:23:44,375 The senate hasn't invoked the Rush Act 535 00:23:44,458 --> 00:23:45,583 since the Europa strike. 536 00:23:45,667 --> 00:23:47,833 Don't count on that, Ms. Connally. 537 00:23:47,917 --> 00:23:49,833 I told you things are changing. 538 00:23:49,917 --> 00:23:51,958 One thing hasn't changed. 539 00:23:52,042 --> 00:23:54,000 Workers always get shafted. 540 00:23:54,083 --> 00:23:55,375 But this time we're gonna fight back. 541 00:23:55,458 --> 00:23:56,750 Eduardo, we have to keep cool. 542 00:23:56,833 --> 00:23:58,958 If we don't, we're finished here and back on Earth. 543 00:23:59,042 --> 00:24:00,833 We have a right to defend ourselves, Neeoma. 544 00:24:00,917 --> 00:24:03,333 But not with violence. 545 00:24:03,417 --> 00:24:05,167 Beg your pardon, commander 546 00:24:05,250 --> 00:24:07,875 but if someone's pushed you, wouldn't you push back? 547 00:24:12,458 --> 00:24:16,000 I hope we make more progress tomorrow, Ms. Connally. 548 00:24:16,083 --> 00:24:18,292 You better tell that to Zento. 549 00:24:23,625 --> 00:24:25,833 (male 'Cargo ship Seattle, please be patient.' 550 00:24:25,917 --> 00:24:27,792 'You are next on the schedule.' 551 00:24:33,250 --> 00:24:35,208 Computer, what time is it? 552 00:24:35,292 --> 00:24:37,875 (computer) '05:36.' 553 00:24:39,042 --> 00:24:39,958 [computer rings] 554 00:24:40,042 --> 00:24:41,000 - Yes? - Commander. 555 00:24:41,083 --> 00:24:42,417 What the hell is going on? 556 00:24:42,500 --> 00:24:44,042 Word's all over the station the Dockers' Guild 557 00:24:44,125 --> 00:24:45,917 has dropped their blue-flu story. 558 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:48,667 They've officially declared there's a strike. 559 00:24:48,750 --> 00:24:50,875 Damn. 560 00:24:50,958 --> 00:24:53,792 Mr. Zento, I'm sure this is just a rumor. 561 00:24:53,875 --> 00:24:55,208 If you'll give me some time-- 562 00:24:55,292 --> 00:24:56,375 Don't play games with me 563 00:24:56,458 --> 00:24:58,917 Sinclair, I know all about you. 564 00:24:59,000 --> 00:25:01,667 'You've let this situation escalate out of all proportion' 565 00:25:01,750 --> 00:25:04,250 and you can bet the senate's going to get a full report. 566 00:25:04,333 --> 00:25:05,917 We've got trade contracts to honor. 567 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,667 We're talking about people's lives. 568 00:25:07,750 --> 00:25:10,125 Spare me the platitudes, commander. 569 00:25:10,208 --> 00:25:12,833 I'll meet with Ms. Connally at 7:00 as planned 570 00:25:12,917 --> 00:25:15,250 but if she persists in this illegal action 571 00:25:15,333 --> 00:25:17,083 the Rush Act will be put into force 572 00:25:17,167 --> 00:25:20,042 and your troops had better be ready to enforce it. 573 00:25:22,833 --> 00:25:24,083 [computer ringing] 574 00:25:24,167 --> 00:25:25,750 Now what? 575 00:25:26,500 --> 00:25:27,833 Yes? 576 00:25:27,917 --> 00:25:30,542 Commander Sinclair, I must speak to you immediately 577 00:25:30,625 --> 00:25:32,417 on a matter of the gravest importance. 578 00:25:32,500 --> 00:25:33,625 Ambassador G'Kar, I have 579 00:25:33,708 --> 00:25:35,750 an emergency situation on my hands. 580 00:25:35,833 --> 00:25:37,333 It won't take long 581 00:25:37,417 --> 00:25:38,917 and I wouldn't want to burden you further 582 00:25:39,000 --> 00:25:42,042 by taking this matter up before a full assembly. 583 00:25:43,167 --> 00:25:44,625 Alright. 584 00:25:44,708 --> 00:25:47,500 I'll meet you in the council chambers. 585 00:25:47,583 --> 00:25:50,833 (Ivanova) 'All ships, please stand by. All docking bays are full.' 586 00:25:52,417 --> 00:25:54,292 Are you telling me this is about a flower? 587 00:25:54,375 --> 00:25:58,417 Not just a flower, commander. The very symbol of my faith. 588 00:25:58,500 --> 00:26:02,042 All followers of G'Quan must perform a ritual once a year 589 00:26:02,125 --> 00:26:05,875 when our sun rises precisely behind the G'Quan Mountain. 590 00:26:05,958 --> 00:26:07,500 Each year the celebrant must acquire 591 00:26:07,583 --> 00:26:08,917 a new plant for the ceremony. 592 00:26:09,000 --> 00:26:10,167 Well, I had made all the arrangements. 593 00:26:10,250 --> 00:26:11,667 It should have been here months ago 594 00:26:11,750 --> 00:26:14,208 but you know how bureaucracies are and.. 595 00:26:14,292 --> 00:26:16,417 Well, this must all sound ridiculous to you. 596 00:26:16,500 --> 00:26:17,792 No, it doesn't, ambassador 597 00:26:17,875 --> 00:26:20,625 but we'll have to talk about this some other time. 598 00:26:20,708 --> 00:26:23,625 Commander, there is no other time. 599 00:26:23,708 --> 00:26:25,458 You see, those who are able, perform the ritual 600 00:26:25,542 --> 00:26:28,375 in the first rays of sunlight that shine past the mountain 601 00:26:28,458 --> 00:26:30,042 a magnificent sight. 602 00:26:30,125 --> 00:26:32,417 Those of us who can't be there must still perform the ritual 603 00:26:32,500 --> 00:26:35,542 at the same moment, a moment which is almost upon us. 604 00:26:35,625 --> 00:26:38,083 It is the most important observance of my beliefs 605 00:26:38,167 --> 00:26:40,333 and it requires the G'Quan Eth 606 00:26:40,417 --> 00:26:42,208 which as the highest-ranking member of my faith 607 00:26:42,292 --> 00:26:45,333 on this station, it is my responsibility to provide. 608 00:26:45,417 --> 00:26:47,000 And I truly sympathize with you, G'Kar 609 00:26:47,083 --> 00:26:49,333 but it's Londo's flower to do with as he likes. 610 00:26:49,417 --> 00:26:51,667 It's sacrilege for him to possess it. 611 00:26:51,750 --> 00:26:53,792 It was stolen from our planet. 612 00:26:53,875 --> 00:26:56,333 I'll make a major incident out of this, commander. 613 00:26:56,417 --> 00:26:58,333 I don't like threats, ambassador 614 00:26:58,417 --> 00:27:00,500 but I'll do what I can. 615 00:27:01,292 --> 00:27:03,417 [intense music] 616 00:27:04,542 --> 00:27:07,583 Look, I can't force you to do this 617 00:27:07,667 --> 00:27:09,333 but in the name of interstellar goodwill 618 00:27:09,417 --> 00:27:11,917 not to mention peace and quiet on this station 619 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,208 I'm asking. 620 00:27:13,292 --> 00:27:15,208 You know I would do anything for you 621 00:27:15,292 --> 00:27:18,250 my good friend Commander Sinclair 622 00:27:18,333 --> 00:27:19,875 but not this. 623 00:27:19,958 --> 00:27:22,208 You don't have to give him the G'Quan Eth as a gift. 624 00:27:22,292 --> 00:27:24,167 He's agreed to pay a rather steep price for it. 625 00:27:24,250 --> 00:27:28,292 This isn't about money, commander, or spiritual beliefs. 626 00:27:28,375 --> 00:27:32,208 G'Kar is only worried about losing face. 627 00:27:32,292 --> 00:27:34,792 The Narns. Ugh. 628 00:27:34,875 --> 00:27:37,208 They're a barbaric people. 629 00:27:37,292 --> 00:27:39,042 They're all pagans. 630 00:27:39,125 --> 00:27:41,542 Still worshipping their sun. 631 00:27:41,625 --> 00:27:45,000 No, I would rather burn the plant than give it to him. 632 00:27:46,667 --> 00:27:49,375 [sighs] Would you at least consider it? 633 00:27:49,458 --> 00:27:50,667 No. 634 00:27:54,125 --> 00:27:56,250 [door whirring] 635 00:27:56,333 --> 00:27:58,000 - Well? - I'm sorry. 636 00:27:58,083 --> 00:27:59,083 But, commander.. 637 00:27:59,167 --> 00:28:00,083 [beeping] 638 00:28:00,167 --> 00:28:01,708 - Sinclair. - 'Commander.' 639 00:28:01,792 --> 00:28:03,000 (female 'You're wanted in the briefing room.' 640 00:28:03,083 --> 00:28:05,708 - 'Immediately.' - On my way. 641 00:28:06,500 --> 00:28:07,875 Uh.. 642 00:28:12,458 --> 00:28:13,375 [beeps] 643 00:28:13,458 --> 00:28:16,583 Na'Toth, proceed. 644 00:28:16,667 --> 00:28:18,583 When are you going to start being reasonable? 645 00:28:18,667 --> 00:28:20,417 When you stop being unreasonable. 646 00:28:20,500 --> 00:28:21,750 I honestly don't understand why 647 00:28:21,833 --> 00:28:23,333 you're being so difficult, Ms. Connally. 648 00:28:23,417 --> 00:28:24,417 Every other guild on this station 649 00:28:24,500 --> 00:28:25,708 has signed their agreement. 650 00:28:25,792 --> 00:28:27,333 They understand that our government 651 00:28:27,417 --> 00:28:28,917 is not a bottomless pool of money! 652 00:28:29,000 --> 00:28:31,583 I don't care if they've agreed to wear bunny suits 653 00:28:31,667 --> 00:28:33,167 and sing the "Hallelujah" chorus. 654 00:28:33,250 --> 00:28:34,708 We're not putting up with this kind of treatment 655 00:28:34,792 --> 00:28:36,375 from Earth Central any longer. 656 00:28:36,458 --> 00:28:38,250 If you refuse to negotiate in good faith.. 657 00:28:38,333 --> 00:28:39,625 - You leave us no choice. - Commander. 658 00:28:39,708 --> 00:28:41,125 This is obviously a waste of time. 659 00:28:41,208 --> 00:28:42,917 Mr. Zento, Ms. Connally 660 00:28:43,000 --> 00:28:45,250 surely there's some kind of an accommodation 661 00:28:45,333 --> 00:28:47,833 we can make to end this peacefully. 662 00:28:47,917 --> 00:28:48,958 Now, I've been going over the budget-- 663 00:28:49,042 --> 00:28:50,458 Commander, the labor committee 664 00:28:50,542 --> 00:28:53,500 does not accommodate illegal strikers. 665 00:28:53,583 --> 00:28:55,125 If you're having problems with your budget 666 00:28:55,208 --> 00:28:57,042 I suggest you take it up with the senate. 667 00:28:57,125 --> 00:28:59,708 As for you, Ms. Connally, I strongly recommend 668 00:28:59,792 --> 00:29:02,375 you send your people back to work now. 669 00:29:02,458 --> 00:29:04,083 Stuff it. 670 00:29:06,292 --> 00:29:09,833 Commander, I refuse to pander to these people anymore. 671 00:29:09,917 --> 00:29:11,333 I'm invoking the Rush Act as of now. 672 00:29:11,417 --> 00:29:13,542 You can't do that without senate confirmation. 673 00:29:13,625 --> 00:29:15,167 I'll have it within the hour. 674 00:29:15,250 --> 00:29:17,083 And I'll expect Mr. Garibaldi's people 675 00:29:17,167 --> 00:29:19,167 to be ready to arrest Ms. Connally 676 00:29:19,250 --> 00:29:20,875 and any other worker who persists 677 00:29:20,958 --> 00:29:23,083 in this illegal activity. 678 00:29:27,750 --> 00:29:29,792 I have to warn my people. 679 00:29:29,875 --> 00:29:32,917 [intense music] 680 00:29:34,083 --> 00:29:36,417 Damn it, Connally. Can't you stop this now? 681 00:29:36,500 --> 00:29:38,458 It's too late for that, commander. 682 00:29:38,542 --> 00:29:40,167 My workers are tired and fed up. 683 00:29:40,250 --> 00:29:41,833 They've been pushed as far as they're willing to go. 684 00:29:41,917 --> 00:29:44,500 This is not just a matter of disrupting shipping schedules. 685 00:29:44,583 --> 00:29:47,125 You know what could happen if I have to order Garibaldi in. 686 00:29:47,208 --> 00:29:48,917 Same thing that happened on Europa 687 00:29:49,000 --> 00:29:50,875 and the New California and at Matewan. 688 00:29:50,958 --> 00:29:52,917 The same thing that happens every time labor stood up 689 00:29:53,000 --> 00:29:54,708 for themselves and said, "No more." 690 00:29:54,792 --> 00:29:56,542 You try to break us, we'll fight back. 691 00:29:56,625 --> 00:29:59,375 Someone will get hurt, maybe killed. 692 00:30:03,458 --> 00:30:05,458 For what it's worth 693 00:30:05,542 --> 00:30:07,875 I'm sorry this has to happen here. 694 00:30:07,958 --> 00:30:11,042 [music continues] 695 00:30:16,042 --> 00:30:17,375 All docking bays are full, Transport Murano. 696 00:30:17,458 --> 00:30:19,208 We cannot accommodate you at this time. 697 00:30:19,292 --> 00:30:21,000 (male 'We've already been holding for three hours.' 698 00:30:21,083 --> 00:30:22,208 (Mary Ann) 'We're making the strike our lead' 699 00:30:22,292 --> 00:30:23,667 news item on tonight's program. 700 00:30:23,750 --> 00:30:25,250 Is it true that Mr. Zento has declared 701 00:30:25,333 --> 00:30:26,875 the dockers' slowdown an illegal strike 702 00:30:26,958 --> 00:30:29,667 and is seeking the senate approval for the Rush Act? 703 00:30:29,750 --> 00:30:30,875 - No comments. - Commander. 704 00:30:30,958 --> 00:30:32,083 We've got two transports holding 705 00:30:32,167 --> 00:30:33,542 and a Minbari convoy in the.. 706 00:30:33,625 --> 00:30:34,625 They'll have to wait. 707 00:30:34,708 --> 00:30:36,250 [indistinct yelling] 708 00:30:36,333 --> 00:30:39,000 And we will see what.. Well, we will see.. 709 00:30:39,083 --> 00:30:42,292 Commander, this creature is a thief. 710 00:30:42,375 --> 00:30:44,083 (Mollari) 'I demand you arrest him at once.' 711 00:30:44,167 --> 00:30:46,583 Call me that again, Mollari, and I'll tear your pale throat-- 712 00:30:46,667 --> 00:30:48,542 This barbarian has stolen the statue 713 00:30:48,625 --> 00:30:51,375 of our god Ruterian from the Centauri Cultural Center-- 714 00:30:51,458 --> 00:30:53,750 (G'Kar) 'I have been in the presence of many witnesses' 715 00:30:53,833 --> 00:30:55,792 for several hours. I have not stolen anything! 716 00:30:55,875 --> 00:30:58,250 Alright, then it was your attack dog, Na'Toth 717 00:30:58,333 --> 00:30:59,417 but on your orders! 718 00:30:59,500 --> 00:31:01,250 I'm fed up with your fabrications, Mollari! 719 00:31:01,333 --> 00:31:03,000 Commander, do you have a comment on this? 720 00:31:03,083 --> 00:31:04,417 I demand you arrest him! 721 00:31:04,500 --> 00:31:06,000 I demand you arrest him! 722 00:31:06,083 --> 00:31:07,958 That's enough! 723 00:31:08,042 --> 00:31:12,250 Get the hell out of here, all of you, now. 724 00:31:12,333 --> 00:31:14,292 Lieutenant Commander Ivanova, in ten seconds 725 00:31:14,375 --> 00:31:17,042 you will escort any unauthorized persons still present 726 00:31:17,125 --> 00:31:18,875 'to the brig and leave them there.' 727 00:31:18,958 --> 00:31:20,792 Yes, sir. 728 00:31:20,875 --> 00:31:24,625 Ten, nine, eight, seven.. 729 00:31:24,708 --> 00:31:26,125 - I'm filing official protest. - Six.. 730 00:31:26,208 --> 00:31:28,000 I-I'm filing two official protests. 731 00:31:28,083 --> 00:31:30,750 You're impeding the public's right to know, commander. 732 00:31:30,833 --> 00:31:32,375 Three! 733 00:31:33,958 --> 00:31:35,792 Two, one. 734 00:31:35,875 --> 00:31:38,583 So what did I miss? 735 00:31:38,667 --> 00:31:41,458 Commander, call from Senator Hidoshi. 736 00:31:41,542 --> 00:31:44,542 - I'll take it here, um.. - '120, clear to go.' 737 00:31:44,625 --> 00:31:47,625 - 'Beta 7, jump..' - Senator. 738 00:31:47,708 --> 00:31:50,458 Orin Zento has created an uproar in the senate. 739 00:31:50,542 --> 00:31:52,625 - He has a knack for that. - 'Commander.' 740 00:31:52,708 --> 00:31:54,208 I believe you should be allowed 741 00:31:54,292 --> 00:31:56,833 to handle this situation as you think best. 742 00:31:56,917 --> 00:31:59,250 Unfortunately, Mr. Zento has convinced 743 00:31:59,333 --> 00:32:01,667 the majority of the senate otherwise. 744 00:32:01,750 --> 00:32:03,708 'They have invoked the Rush Act' 745 00:32:03,792 --> 00:32:06,625 officially declaring the situation on Babylon 5 746 00:32:06,708 --> 00:32:08,125 an illegal strike. 747 00:32:08,208 --> 00:32:11,167 You are ordered to move in with your security troops 748 00:32:11,250 --> 00:32:12,458 and end it now. 749 00:32:12,542 --> 00:32:14,333 'No negotiations. No delay.' 750 00:32:14,417 --> 00:32:16,250 What you're asking can only end in violence. 751 00:32:16,333 --> 00:32:18,083 I know that and I fear 752 00:32:18,167 --> 00:32:21,625 that's exactly what some people are hoping for. 753 00:32:21,708 --> 00:32:23,292 Sorry, commander. 754 00:32:25,917 --> 00:32:29,167 Chief, get your people ready. Full tactical alert. 755 00:32:29,250 --> 00:32:31,167 Lieutenant commander. 756 00:32:31,250 --> 00:32:34,000 I need to see the full text of the senate order. 757 00:32:34,083 --> 00:32:35,375 Yes, sir. 758 00:32:36,375 --> 00:32:38,000 [intense music] 759 00:32:39,542 --> 00:32:41,042 (woman on radio) 'It is now official.' 760 00:32:41,125 --> 00:32:42,500 'The senate has invoked the Rush Act' 761 00:32:42,583 --> 00:32:45,375 'in the dispute with the Babylon 5 dockers.' 762 00:32:45,458 --> 00:32:47,208 'Replacement workers are already reporting' 763 00:32:47,292 --> 00:32:48,542 'to launch centers on Earth..' 764 00:32:48,625 --> 00:32:50,375 Be careful and watch each other's backs. 765 00:32:50,458 --> 00:32:51,917 (woman on radio) '...are expected to begin mass arrests..' 766 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:54,042 Shut that thing off. 767 00:32:54,125 --> 00:32:56,333 It's going down, and, everybody, remember 768 00:32:56,417 --> 00:32:58,500 we just got to keep cool. 769 00:32:58,583 --> 00:33:01,125 - 'They're coming!' - Let 'em come! 770 00:33:01,208 --> 00:33:03,208 - 'We're ready!' - 'Yeah!' 771 00:33:03,292 --> 00:33:06,333 [clamoring] 772 00:33:13,542 --> 00:33:15,833 Come to do your master's bidding, Garibaldi? 773 00:33:15,917 --> 00:33:17,792 Come on, Neeoma, you know why I'm here. 774 00:33:17,875 --> 00:33:20,333 Yeah, maybe you're looking for an honest job. 775 00:33:20,417 --> 00:33:21,833 [workers laughing] 776 00:33:21,917 --> 00:33:23,417 I'm gonna ignore that. 777 00:33:23,500 --> 00:33:26,292 I have to place you and your people under arrest. 778 00:33:26,375 --> 00:33:27,667 Don't make me do it the hard way. 779 00:33:27,750 --> 00:33:29,417 There is no other way. 780 00:33:29,500 --> 00:33:31,792 So get to it or get out of here. 781 00:33:31,875 --> 00:33:34,458 [indistinct chatter] 782 00:33:35,333 --> 00:33:38,375 [crowd clamoring] 783 00:33:51,792 --> 00:33:53,167 What's the situation, chief? 784 00:33:53,250 --> 00:33:54,792 We've cordoned off the docking bay, give the word 785 00:33:54,875 --> 00:33:56,750 we'll pump in morph gas and arrest 'em while they're asleep. 786 00:33:56,833 --> 00:33:58,583 - I wanted to avoid this. - So did I, commander. 787 00:33:58,667 --> 00:34:00,458 Hey, if memory serves me correctly, it was your guy 788 00:34:00,542 --> 00:34:01,875 Delvientos who threw the first punch. 789 00:34:01,958 --> 00:34:04,042 ...old wars, but he is not a violent man. 790 00:34:04,125 --> 00:34:05,333 Alberto was the last of his family 791 00:34:05,417 --> 00:34:06,625 and every one of 'em was a docker. 792 00:34:06,708 --> 00:34:07,958 You have got to let me talk to him. 793 00:34:08,042 --> 00:34:09,583 You've gotta let me talk to all of them. 794 00:34:09,667 --> 00:34:10,833 Commander, why haven't your men 795 00:34:10,917 --> 00:34:12,125 finished clearing those docks yet? 796 00:34:12,208 --> 00:34:13,750 I was just going to do that. Mr. Garibaldi. 797 00:34:13,833 --> 00:34:16,208 'Instruct your men to pull back to Blue Sector.' 798 00:34:16,292 --> 00:34:19,125 Mr. Zento, if you and Ms. Connally will please join me.. 799 00:34:19,208 --> 00:34:21,667 - What do you need me there for? - You'll see. 800 00:34:22,792 --> 00:34:24,750 Pull back to Blue Sector! 801 00:34:24,833 --> 00:34:27,875 [clamoring] 802 00:34:29,208 --> 00:34:32,125 Yeah! Chalk one up for the dock workers. 803 00:34:33,458 --> 00:34:35,042 Yeah. 804 00:34:35,125 --> 00:34:36,625 We did it, alright. 805 00:34:36,708 --> 00:34:39,417 [indistinct chatter] 806 00:34:39,500 --> 00:34:41,208 Here they come again. 807 00:34:42,542 --> 00:34:45,542 I hope you know what you're doing, Jeff. 808 00:34:45,625 --> 00:34:48,500 [workers booing] 809 00:34:54,667 --> 00:34:57,708 [intense music] 810 00:35:05,083 --> 00:35:07,792 Quiet down. Hear him out. 811 00:35:11,250 --> 00:35:12,792 Under the Rush Act 812 00:35:12,875 --> 00:35:16,375 the senate has empowered me to end this strike. 813 00:35:16,458 --> 00:35:19,250 I'm authorized to use any means necessary. 814 00:35:19,333 --> 00:35:23,167 - 'Correct, Mr. Zento?' - Yes, any means necessary. 815 00:35:23,250 --> 00:35:24,542 [indistinct chatter] 816 00:35:24,625 --> 00:35:26,917 Am I assured of your full support on this? 817 00:35:27,000 --> 00:35:29,542 - Absolutely. - Then under that authority.. 818 00:35:29,625 --> 00:35:33,708 I choose the following means to end this strike. 819 00:35:33,792 --> 00:35:35,333 One. 820 00:35:35,417 --> 00:35:37,708 I am reallocating 1.3 million credits 821 00:35:37,792 --> 00:35:40,458 'from Babylon 5's military budget' 822 00:35:40,542 --> 00:35:43,750 'to begin necessary upgrades of all dockside equipment' 823 00:35:43,833 --> 00:35:45,875 and to start hiring additional workers. 824 00:35:45,958 --> 00:35:48,542 [workers cheering] 825 00:35:50,125 --> 00:35:51,958 Two. 826 00:35:52,042 --> 00:35:53,875 I am declaring a complete amnesty 827 00:35:53,958 --> 00:35:56,250 for any striking worker or guild representative 828 00:35:56,333 --> 00:35:58,917 who has committed no other crimes during this period. 829 00:35:59,000 --> 00:36:00,375 [workers cheering] 830 00:36:00,458 --> 00:36:03,125 - That's you, kid. - You can't do this. 831 00:36:03,208 --> 00:36:05,500 You're right, I couldn't until you convinced the senate 832 00:36:05,583 --> 00:36:07,750 to invoke the Rush Act. 833 00:36:07,833 --> 00:36:09,417 You should never hand someone a gun 834 00:36:09,500 --> 00:36:11,917 unless you're sure where they'll point at, your mistake. 835 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:14,167 [laughing] 836 00:36:14,875 --> 00:36:16,750 One minute. 837 00:36:16,833 --> 00:36:18,583 As for the unfortunate incident earlier 838 00:36:18,667 --> 00:36:21,583 with Mr. Garibaldi's approval 839 00:36:21,667 --> 00:36:23,917 no charges will be pressed. 840 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:25,708 I figure my people are willing to call it 841 00:36:25,792 --> 00:36:27,083 a fair fight if yours are. 842 00:36:27,167 --> 00:36:30,250 - 'Alright!' - 'Yeah! Yeah!' 843 00:36:30,333 --> 00:36:32,542 [workers cheering] 844 00:36:33,792 --> 00:36:35,333 That's my offer, Ms. Connally. 845 00:36:35,417 --> 00:36:36,750 That is, dependent upon your people 846 00:36:36,833 --> 00:36:38,750 returning to work immediately 847 00:36:38,833 --> 00:36:40,958 Babylon 5 has cargo to move. 848 00:36:41,042 --> 00:36:42,292 - 'Yeah.' - 'Ha-ha-ha..' 849 00:36:42,375 --> 00:36:43,833 You heard the man. 850 00:36:43,917 --> 00:36:45,917 Okay, you dock rats 851 00:36:46,000 --> 00:36:47,750 let's get back to work. 852 00:36:47,833 --> 00:36:49,958 [workers cheering] 853 00:36:51,792 --> 00:36:54,750 You know damn well you twisted the intent of that order 854 00:36:54,833 --> 00:36:56,583 and you won't get away with it. 855 00:36:56,667 --> 00:36:59,917 I think Ms. Connally said it best the other day. 856 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,500 Stuff it. 857 00:37:04,917 --> 00:37:06,917 I underestimated you, commander. 858 00:37:07,000 --> 00:37:09,125 - I'm sorry, and thank you. - Save it. 859 00:37:09,208 --> 00:37:10,792 We're both gonna catch seven different kinds of hell 860 00:37:10,875 --> 00:37:12,125 over this down the road. 861 00:37:12,208 --> 00:37:14,625 My dad used to say there are no happily-ever-afters 862 00:37:14,708 --> 00:37:16,625 just new battles. 863 00:37:16,708 --> 00:37:19,292 - Garibaldi. - Ms. Connally. 864 00:37:19,375 --> 00:37:21,583 - I'll see you around. - Pleasure. 865 00:37:25,583 --> 00:37:27,292 Uh, no offense, commander 866 00:37:27,375 --> 00:37:30,458 but, uh, you look like week-old bread. 867 00:37:30,542 --> 00:37:32,125 Why don't you get some sleep? 868 00:37:32,208 --> 00:37:34,292 That's exactly what I had in mind 869 00:37:34,375 --> 00:37:36,625 now that we've calmed things down. 870 00:37:36,708 --> 00:37:37,917 [beeps] 871 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,250 - Sinclair. - 'Commander.' 872 00:37:39,333 --> 00:37:41,625 (female 'You better get up here.' 873 00:37:41,708 --> 00:37:42,833 What is it this time? 874 00:37:42,917 --> 00:37:44,292 'G'Kar and Londo are approximately' 875 00:37:44,375 --> 00:37:46,958 'half an inch from killing each other.' 876 00:37:55,167 --> 00:37:57,167 (Sinclair) 'Gentlemen, I've been up for almost two days straight' 877 00:37:57,250 --> 00:37:59,833 with no sleep. This makes me a very cranky man. 878 00:37:59,917 --> 00:38:03,583 Yes, we've noticed. Have you considered meditation? 879 00:38:03,667 --> 00:38:05,667 Ambassador G'Kar, you will return 880 00:38:05,750 --> 00:38:07,333 Ambassador Mollari's statue. 881 00:38:07,417 --> 00:38:09,000 But, commander, I really must protest. 882 00:38:09,083 --> 00:38:11,000 - To even accuse-- - G'Kar will return the statue. 883 00:38:11,083 --> 00:38:14,667 - Yeah, but.. - And that is all I ask. 884 00:38:14,750 --> 00:38:18,083 That and his head on a platter. 885 00:38:18,167 --> 00:38:21,667 Ambassador Mollari, I ran a check on the G'Quan Eth 886 00:38:21,750 --> 00:38:23,458 and discovered it had a chemical composition 887 00:38:23,542 --> 00:38:25,875 which makes it a controlled botanical substance. 888 00:38:25,958 --> 00:38:27,458 Illegal to possess, except 889 00:38:27,542 --> 00:38:30,250 for legitimate medical or religious purposes. 890 00:38:30,333 --> 00:38:33,875 [laughs] Ridiculous. 891 00:38:33,958 --> 00:38:37,167 It is no more harmful than a bottle of your whisky. 892 00:38:37,250 --> 00:38:38,583 File a protest if you wish 893 00:38:38,667 --> 00:38:40,542 but you'll have to turn the plant over to me. 894 00:38:40,625 --> 00:38:43,125 You'll be fully compensated. 895 00:38:43,208 --> 00:38:45,583 Alright, commander. 896 00:38:47,417 --> 00:38:50,125 You may have the G'Quan Eth. 897 00:38:51,542 --> 00:38:53,667 - Thank you, ambassador. - Oh.. 898 00:38:55,417 --> 00:38:59,000 I have already gotten my enjoyment from it anyway. 899 00:39:03,500 --> 00:39:05,375 Ambassador G'Kar 900 00:39:05,458 --> 00:39:08,875 when you have returned Londo's statue 901 00:39:08,958 --> 00:39:11,875 I'll turn the G'Quan Eth over to you 902 00:39:11,958 --> 00:39:14,333 and you'll compensate Londo for it, full price. 903 00:39:14,417 --> 00:39:16,333 Why should I turn the statue over 904 00:39:16,417 --> 00:39:17,833 assuming that I knew where it was 905 00:39:17,917 --> 00:39:20,167 when it's already too late for the ceremony? 906 00:39:20,250 --> 00:39:23,792 Mollari knows that. That's why he gave in so easily. 907 00:39:23,875 --> 00:39:26,625 This ritual is supposed to be performed 908 00:39:26,708 --> 00:39:29,250 in the sunlight that has touched the G'Quan Mountain 909 00:39:29,333 --> 00:39:32,042 on a particular day at a particular time. 910 00:39:32,125 --> 00:39:33,583 - 'Right?' - Yes. 911 00:39:33,667 --> 00:39:35,208 'But as your people went into space' 912 00:39:35,292 --> 00:39:37,417 it wasn't always possible to be at the foot of that mountain. 913 00:39:37,500 --> 00:39:39,542 - And pray in that sunlight. - Yes, yes. 914 00:39:39,625 --> 00:39:41,833 If we can't be there, we must still make our prayers 915 00:39:41,917 --> 00:39:44,417 at the same moment as those on our planet. 916 00:39:44,500 --> 00:39:46,208 What you forgot to take into account 917 00:39:46,292 --> 00:39:49,500 is that sunlight also travels through space. 918 00:39:49,583 --> 00:39:50,792 'Think about it.' 919 00:39:50,875 --> 00:39:53,792 'This station is 12.2 light years from Narn.' 920 00:39:53,875 --> 00:39:55,958 'That's just a little over ten of your light years.' 921 00:39:56,042 --> 00:39:58,292 The sunlight that touched G'Quan Mountain 922 00:39:58,375 --> 00:39:59,792 ten of your years ago 923 00:39:59,875 --> 00:40:02,875 will reach this station in twelve hours. 924 00:40:02,958 --> 00:40:05,417 'It's been on a long journey' 925 00:40:05,500 --> 00:40:07,875 but it's still the same sunlight 926 00:40:07,958 --> 00:40:10,375 good enough for you to conduct your ceremony. 927 00:40:10,458 --> 00:40:11,458 Wouldn't you agree? 928 00:40:11,542 --> 00:40:15,333 Yes, it might be. 929 00:40:15,417 --> 00:40:18,833 Commander, you are a far more spiritual man 930 00:40:18,917 --> 00:40:20,542 than I gave you credit for. 931 00:40:20,625 --> 00:40:22,500 There are a couple of Jesuit teachers I know 932 00:40:22,583 --> 00:40:24,667 who might disagree with you. 933 00:40:24,750 --> 00:40:26,375 I want that statue returned. 934 00:40:26,458 --> 00:40:29,458 I'm sure a careful search will turn it up. 935 00:40:29,542 --> 00:40:31,708 I'll see to it immediately. 936 00:40:34,250 --> 00:40:38,167 Commander...thank you. 937 00:40:41,958 --> 00:40:43,375 [exhales sharply] 938 00:40:46,750 --> 00:40:50,208 Computer, hold all transmissions. I'm going to bed. 939 00:40:50,292 --> 00:40:54,000 (computer) 'You have one transmission holding.' 940 00:40:54,083 --> 00:40:55,708 Put it through. 941 00:40:55,792 --> 00:40:59,208 Senator Hidoshi, I've been expecting your call. 942 00:40:59,292 --> 00:41:03,042 Remind me never to play poker with you. 943 00:41:03,125 --> 00:41:06,500 Sinclair, you are a hell of a gambler. 944 00:41:06,583 --> 00:41:08,208 This time you won. 945 00:41:08,292 --> 00:41:11,125 The senators decided to let your decision on the strike 946 00:41:11,208 --> 00:41:12,875 stand without comment. 947 00:41:12,958 --> 00:41:14,542 I'm glad they see it my way. 948 00:41:14,625 --> 00:41:18,833 They do not, but public opinion is on your side. 949 00:41:19,833 --> 00:41:21,000 I see. 950 00:41:21,083 --> 00:41:25,042 'Commander, I admire what you've done there.' 951 00:41:25,125 --> 00:41:27,875 My great-grandfather worked the new Kobe space docks 952 00:41:27,958 --> 00:41:29,625 until the day he died. 953 00:41:29,708 --> 00:41:32,375 I will admit, the discomfort you've given 954 00:41:32,458 --> 00:41:34,500 some of my colleague pleases me. 955 00:41:34,583 --> 00:41:38,167 [laughs] This is why I'm telling you this. 956 00:41:38,250 --> 00:41:42,000 Orin Zento has powerful friends. 957 00:41:42,083 --> 00:41:45,667 'By embarrassing him, you embarrass them.' 958 00:41:45,750 --> 00:41:49,750 Today you have made new enemies. 959 00:41:49,833 --> 00:41:51,000 If I were you, commander 960 00:41:51,083 --> 00:41:53,583 I would watch things very carefully. 961 00:41:53,667 --> 00:41:56,750 You are not the most popular person 962 00:41:56,833 --> 00:41:59,167 in government circles right now. 963 00:42:03,042 --> 00:42:04,167 [sighs] 964 00:42:04,250 --> 00:42:06,292 So what else is new? 965 00:42:08,125 --> 00:42:10,083 [intense music] 966 00:42:11,167 --> 00:42:13,500 (G'Kar) 'The gift of time.' 967 00:42:16,458 --> 00:42:18,583 The gift of life. 968 00:42:23,083 --> 00:42:25,000 The gift of wisdom. 969 00:42:29,667 --> 00:42:31,708 The gift of light. 970 00:42:35,208 --> 00:42:37,958 For these things we are thankful. 971 00:42:38,042 --> 00:42:40,875 For these things we pray. 972 00:42:40,958 --> 00:42:43,583 (all) For these things we are thankful. 973 00:42:43,667 --> 00:42:46,083 For these things we pray. 974 00:42:46,167 --> 00:42:49,250 [singing in foreign language] 975 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:11,042 [theme music] 976 00:43:38,750 --> 00:43:41,833 [music continues]