1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,760 (soft music) 2 00:00:02,760 --> 00:00:03,462 - If you ask me, 3 00:00:03,462 --> 00:00:05,188 these weekly meetings are a pain in the butt. 4 00:00:05,188 --> 00:00:07,045 - Yeah, I know, I know, but it's the regs. 5 00:00:08,637 --> 00:00:10,245 Would you stop that, you've been doing that all day. 6 00:00:10,245 --> 00:00:12,336 - It's the jacket, it doesn't fit right, never did. 7 00:00:12,336 --> 00:00:13,916 I've taken it to five tailors, nobody gets 8 00:00:13,916 --> 00:00:16,072 the fit just right; it pulls here, it rides up back there, 9 00:00:16,072 --> 00:00:17,961 it's itchy...I think I need a silk lining. 10 00:00:17,961 --> 00:00:18,927 - Zack. 11 00:00:19,438 --> 00:00:20,764 - [Zack] I have very sensitive skin. 12 00:00:20,764 --> 00:00:22,672 Feel this material, it's like a winter coat-- 13 00:00:22,672 --> 00:00:23,607 - I don't wanna feel it. 14 00:00:23,607 --> 00:00:24,689 Leave me alone, okay? 15 00:00:24,689 --> 00:00:28,090 - Women like a guy who looks trim and neat. 16 00:00:28,090 --> 00:00:29,581 You gotta be sharp. 17 00:00:29,581 --> 00:00:31,562 I look like I'm wearing a circus tent. 18 00:00:31,562 --> 00:00:34,290 Any minute now, a little teeny car with 16 clowns in it 19 00:00:34,290 --> 00:00:35,882 is gonna come flying out of my butt. 20 00:00:35,882 --> 00:00:37,008 (sighs) (beep) 21 00:00:37,647 --> 00:00:39,592 - Garibaldi's Fashion Express. Go. 22 00:00:40,332 --> 00:00:41,411 - [Voiceover] We've got a code 7R. 23 00:00:41,411 --> 00:00:42,077 You free? 24 00:00:42,077 --> 00:00:43,730 - Yeah. Be right there. 25 00:00:43,730 --> 00:00:44,469 Look, I gotta go. 26 00:00:44,469 --> 00:00:46,283 You take notes for me, okay? - No problem. 27 00:00:46,283 --> 00:00:48,097 Hey Chief, what's a code 7R? 28 00:00:48,097 --> 00:00:49,441 I never heard of that one before. 29 00:00:49,791 --> 00:00:50,972 - It's nothing important. 30 00:00:50,972 --> 00:00:51,887 You know how the bureaucracy is 31 00:00:51,887 --> 00:00:53,263 always changing everything. 32 00:00:54,113 --> 00:00:55,078 Catch you later. 33 00:00:58,670 --> 00:01:00,930 Sorry, I got here as fast as I could. 34 00:01:01,295 --> 00:01:02,242 - It's all right. 35 00:01:02,242 --> 00:01:04,113 Go on, Delenn. You were saying? 36 00:01:04,113 --> 00:01:07,402 - Wars are won or lost before they are fought 37 00:01:07,402 --> 00:01:09,898 through preparation, attitude, strategy 38 00:01:09,898 --> 00:01:11,788 and the selection of proper allies. 39 00:01:11,788 --> 00:01:13,537 In the growing war against the Shadows 40 00:01:13,537 --> 00:01:16,819 there may be some allies we haven't approached yet. 41 00:01:18,210 --> 00:01:20,061 Many times over the last million years 42 00:01:20,061 --> 00:01:23,826 the Shadows were fought to a standstill by the First Ones 43 00:01:23,826 --> 00:01:26,805 races immeasurably older than our own. 44 00:01:26,805 --> 00:01:30,746 After the last war 1000 years ago, 45 00:01:30,746 --> 00:01:33,439 we believed the First Ones went away forever, 46 00:01:33,449 --> 00:01:35,366 passing beyond the Galactic Rim 47 00:01:35,366 --> 00:01:38,338 where no human or Minbari has ever ventured. 48 00:01:38,932 --> 00:01:40,598 But the Vorlons remained. 49 00:01:40,598 --> 00:01:41,825 So it is possible that some 50 00:01:41,825 --> 00:01:43,628 of the others may still be around. 51 00:01:43,628 --> 00:01:45,820 - Well, if this is true, then why haven't we heard from them 52 00:01:45,820 --> 00:01:47,389 before now? - They have grown tired 53 00:01:47,389 --> 00:01:50,811 of constant warfare, lost interest in the affairs 54 00:01:50,811 --> 00:01:52,560 of the younger races. 55 00:01:52,560 --> 00:01:53,822 According to legend, 56 00:01:53,822 --> 00:01:57,790 some went to sleep in secret places 57 00:01:57,790 --> 00:01:59,718 deep beneath their ancient cities 58 00:01:59,718 --> 00:02:01,602 where no one can bother them. 59 00:02:02,035 --> 00:02:04,007 The rest walk among the stars 60 00:02:04,007 --> 00:02:06,876 on errands we can never hope to understand 61 00:02:06,876 --> 00:02:08,826 barely aware of our existence. 62 00:02:08,826 --> 00:02:11,226 - Maybe it's time we got their attention. 63 00:02:11,226 --> 00:02:14,121 - Is it? When I was being trained on Minbar 64 00:02:14,121 --> 00:02:16,152 we were taught that the First Ones 65 00:02:16,152 --> 00:02:18,269 are beyond anything we've experienced before. 66 00:02:18,949 --> 00:02:21,238 They don't think like we do. 67 00:02:21,238 --> 00:02:24,277 They're old, powerful and dangerous. 68 00:02:24,277 --> 00:02:26,050 And they don't like to be bothered. 69 00:02:26,858 --> 00:02:27,655 A combination like that, 70 00:02:27,655 --> 00:02:30,229 you may not want to get their attention. 71 00:02:30,574 --> 00:02:32,409 Some of the First Ones could swat this station 72 00:02:32,409 --> 00:02:34,910 as if it were a fly, and not even notice they'd done it. 73 00:02:34,910 --> 00:02:36,493 - Marcus is correct. 74 00:02:36,493 --> 00:02:38,676 Until now we have warned the Rangers 75 00:02:38,676 --> 00:02:41,653 to avoid those places where the First Ones still walk. 76 00:02:41,653 --> 00:02:44,065 They're dangerous and unpredictable. 77 00:02:44,065 --> 00:02:45,679 But we are reaching a point 78 00:02:45,679 --> 00:02:48,327 where we can no longer avoid taking risks. 79 00:02:48,327 --> 00:02:50,233 - So how do we go about sending them a message? 80 00:02:50,233 --> 00:02:53,102 - If you send a signal, they will not answer. 81 00:02:53,102 --> 00:02:55,642 They must be contacted personally. 82 00:02:55,642 --> 00:02:57,647 The danger is considerable 83 00:02:57,647 --> 00:02:59,953 and the odds of success are very small. 84 00:02:59,953 --> 00:03:04,524 So I have invited one other person to our meeting today. 85 00:03:04,872 --> 00:03:09,876 (suspenseful music) 86 00:03:18,604 --> 00:03:21,310 - Good afternoon, everyone. 87 00:03:21,310 --> 00:03:22,850 Captain. 88 00:03:23,621 --> 00:03:25,281 Delenn tells me that you're going 89 00:03:25,281 --> 00:03:27,609 to try contacting the First Ones. 90 00:03:27,609 --> 00:03:29,898 It is a magnificent idea, 91 00:03:29,898 --> 00:03:33,244 a daring and splendid idea. 92 00:03:33,244 --> 00:03:35,873 In doing so, you will see things 93 00:03:35,873 --> 00:03:38,824 no human has ever seen before. 94 00:03:39,214 --> 00:03:41,833 It will be fun. 95 00:03:42,416 --> 00:03:45,244 Assuming you're not vaporized, dissected 96 00:03:45,244 --> 00:03:47,166 or otherwise killed in an assortment 97 00:03:47,166 --> 00:03:50,672 of supremely horrible and painful ways. 98 00:03:52,226 --> 00:03:54,535 Exciting, isn't it? 99 00:03:54,535 --> 00:03:56,993 (soft music) 100 00:04:00,191 --> 00:04:02,130 - [Voiceover] The Babylon Project was our last, 101 00:04:02,130 --> 00:04:04,696 best hope for peace. 102 00:04:06,964 --> 00:04:09,213 (explosion) It failed. 103 00:04:09,213 --> 00:04:14,217 (dramatic music) 104 00:04:24,619 --> 00:04:26,263 In the year of the Shadow War, 105 00:04:26,263 --> 00:04:27,884 it became something greater. 106 00:04:27,884 --> 00:04:29,792 Our last, best hope... 107 00:04:30,631 --> 00:04:32,182 for victory. 108 00:04:33,001 --> 00:04:36,705 (intense music) 109 00:04:36,705 --> 00:04:39,373 The year is 2260. 110 00:04:39,373 --> 00:04:40,310 The place, 111 00:04:40,310 --> 00:04:41,865 Babylon 5. 112 00:04:41,865 --> 00:04:45,994 (thematic music) 113 00:05:19,349 --> 00:05:24,353 (intense thematic music) 114 00:05:27,510 --> 00:05:28,866 I have checked the data records 115 00:05:28,866 --> 00:05:31,922 of the great machine running the planet below. 116 00:05:31,922 --> 00:05:34,515 It contains information which might help in your search. 117 00:05:36,047 --> 00:05:40,924 Reports of encounters with alien forces beyond description, 118 00:05:40,924 --> 00:05:43,787 stories of vast and nameless forces 119 00:05:43,787 --> 00:05:46,352 that prowl the ruins of ancient cities. 120 00:05:47,178 --> 00:05:50,519 Each report carried with it a warning: 121 00:05:51,854 --> 00:05:54,141 Do not approach. 122 00:05:55,524 --> 00:05:56,832 To quote a human phrase, 123 00:05:56,832 --> 00:06:00,079 it gives me the screaming willies. 124 00:06:00,647 --> 00:06:04,046 But I am willing to do all I can to help. 125 00:06:04,046 --> 00:06:07,488 I recommend that you come down to the planet. 126 00:06:07,488 --> 00:06:12,492 We can go over it all and select the most likely prospect for contact. 127 00:06:12,676 --> 00:06:15,424 Say, four standard hours? 128 00:06:16,740 --> 00:06:17,911 - I'll be there. 129 00:06:20,744 --> 00:06:22,002 - Mr. Allan? 130 00:06:22,002 --> 00:06:23,856 Julie Musante, Ministry of the Peace. 131 00:06:23,856 --> 00:06:24,796 Thank you for meeting me. 132 00:06:24,796 --> 00:06:27,004 Is the Captain with you? - Uh, no, sorry. 133 00:06:27,004 --> 00:06:28,993 I tried to reach him, but he's in a meeting. 134 00:06:28,993 --> 00:06:31,145 - Oh. Well, no matter. 135 00:06:31,145 --> 00:06:32,816 We'll catch up to him at his office. 136 00:06:32,816 --> 00:06:35,015 Could you have my bags taken to some appropriate quarters? 137 00:06:35,015 --> 00:06:36,234 I'll be here for a while. 138 00:06:36,234 --> 00:06:37,699 - Yeah. Sure. It's right this way. 139 00:06:37,699 --> 00:06:41,506 I studied the station map before I arrived, Mr. Allan. 140 00:06:41,506 --> 00:06:42,945 I know the way. 141 00:06:45,348 --> 00:06:47,745 (soft musical tone) 142 00:06:47,745 --> 00:06:52,212 (intense music) 143 00:06:53,345 --> 00:06:54,878 - Good day, ambassador. 144 00:06:55,819 --> 00:06:57,093 - And to you, G'Kar. 145 00:06:58,404 --> 00:07:00,043 - You are well, I trust? 146 00:07:00,043 --> 00:07:01,248 - Yes, thank you. 147 00:07:01,248 --> 00:07:04,756 - No problems back home, nothing troubling you? 148 00:07:04,756 --> 00:07:06,021 - Not that I am aware of. 149 00:07:06,021 --> 00:07:06,807 Thank you. 150 00:07:06,807 --> 00:07:07,114 - Thanks. 151 00:07:07,114 --> 00:07:08,558 - Good day. 152 00:07:08,558 --> 00:07:09,966 - Well, I'm happy to hear it. 153 00:07:09,966 --> 00:07:11,598 I was getting concerned. 154 00:07:11,598 --> 00:07:13,366 You see, I've noticed that you've been spending 155 00:07:13,366 --> 00:07:15,474 quite a bit of time in closed meetings 156 00:07:15,474 --> 00:07:16,946 with Captain Sheridan. 157 00:07:17,242 --> 00:07:18,967 One might almost get the impression 158 00:07:18,967 --> 00:07:21,412 that something was up. 159 00:07:22,246 --> 00:07:24,074 - Just the usual diplomatic exchanges 160 00:07:24,074 --> 00:07:25,629 between our two governments. 161 00:07:25,629 --> 00:07:28,814 - Yes, of course, of course. 162 00:07:28,814 --> 00:07:30,369 Well, as I'm no longer on the council 163 00:07:30,369 --> 00:07:32,417 I suppose I've forgotten how to tell the difference 164 00:07:32,417 --> 00:07:36,544 between a political session and a private meeting. 165 00:07:38,070 --> 00:07:40,035 I heard an interesting word the other day. 166 00:07:40,035 --> 00:07:42,274 A word I hadn't encountered before. 167 00:07:42,274 --> 00:07:45,016 - Good. I'm pleased to hear that you are continuing 168 00:07:45,016 --> 00:07:47,478 to expand your frame of reference, G'Kar. 169 00:07:49,491 --> 00:07:51,133 - What do you know about Rangers? 170 00:07:54,579 --> 00:07:56,400 - Nothing. Why? Should I? 171 00:07:56,400 --> 00:07:58,853 - Well, it's a curious thing, Delenn. 172 00:07:58,853 --> 00:08:01,396 My contacts have mentioned the word to me 173 00:08:01,396 --> 00:08:03,607 from time to time and sometimes they're speaking 174 00:08:03,607 --> 00:08:07,564 of a human and sometimes they're speaking of a Minbari. 175 00:08:08,321 --> 00:08:09,294 If one didn't know better, 176 00:08:09,294 --> 00:08:11,711 one might conclude that these humans and Minbari 177 00:08:11,711 --> 00:08:14,480 are both part of the same organization. 178 00:08:15,365 --> 00:08:19,313 But that seems extremely unlikely, does it not, Delenn? 179 00:08:19,693 --> 00:08:22,147 - Yes. Extremely. 180 00:08:25,415 --> 00:08:28,404 - Well, thank you for your time, Delenn. 181 00:08:28,404 --> 00:08:30,316 Since you aren't able to help me, 182 00:08:30,316 --> 00:08:33,299 I'll just continue making inquiries on my own. 183 00:08:34,492 --> 00:08:37,339 Eventually I will figure it out. 184 00:08:40,718 --> 00:08:43,146 I'll let you know what I find. 185 00:08:49,129 --> 00:08:52,433 - Ms. Musante, I'm sorry, I got tied up. 186 00:08:52,433 --> 00:08:53,757 If I'd known you were coming-- 187 00:08:53,757 --> 00:08:56,593 - You have some very impressive objects here, Captain. 188 00:08:56,593 --> 00:09:00,087 Earthforce Silver Star for Valor in the Minbari War, 189 00:09:00,606 --> 00:09:03,390 commendations, your orders of promotion. 190 00:09:03,390 --> 00:09:06,463 But, except for the seal of the Earth Alliance, 191 00:09:06,463 --> 00:09:08,837 I really don't see much that gives a sense 192 00:09:08,837 --> 00:09:10,102 of walking into the heart of 193 00:09:10,102 --> 00:09:12,434 the Earth Government on Babylon 5. 194 00:09:14,936 --> 00:09:19,325 - Well, I prefer a more informal office. 195 00:09:19,665 --> 00:09:23,202 And as it is my office. 196 00:09:24,394 --> 00:09:25,532 - Yes, of course it is. 197 00:09:25,532 --> 00:09:28,279 Well, I was simply trying to be of assistance. 198 00:09:28,279 --> 00:09:30,875 I've been assigned here by the Ministry of Peace, 199 00:09:30,875 --> 00:09:34,471 the Nightwatch Division under the direct authority 200 00:09:34,471 --> 00:09:37,334 of the Babylon 5 Senate Oversight Committee. 201 00:09:39,243 --> 00:09:41,201 I'm to be your new political officer. 202 00:09:41,201 --> 00:09:42,789 - I don't need a political officer. 203 00:09:42,789 --> 00:09:44,497 - Oh, but the Senate disagrees. 204 00:09:44,497 --> 00:09:46,795 Things are very touchy back home, Captain. 205 00:09:46,795 --> 00:09:48,872 Some of your recent actions have not 206 00:09:48,872 --> 00:09:50,984 been as politically astute as they might've been. 207 00:09:50,984 --> 00:09:52,562 - Now, just a minute, I don't-- 208 00:09:52,562 --> 00:09:54,338 - I'm only repeating what I've been told. 209 00:09:54,338 --> 00:09:56,507 No need to kill the messenger. 210 00:09:58,989 --> 00:10:01,343 Your decisions might have been correct 211 00:10:01,965 --> 00:10:05,259 on some level but there are ways of doing things 212 00:10:05,259 --> 00:10:08,546 so they reflect more favorably on the Earth Government. 213 00:10:08,546 --> 00:10:12,073 And so it was decided that you needed a political officer. 214 00:10:13,113 --> 00:10:14,791 Someone who can whisper in your ear, 215 00:10:14,791 --> 00:10:16,371 who could warn you about governmental policies 216 00:10:16,371 --> 00:10:18,062 you might bump into. 217 00:10:18,567 --> 00:10:20,469 Someone who could keep you from making 218 00:10:20,469 --> 00:10:23,212 costly political mistakes that might jeopardize 219 00:10:23,212 --> 00:10:25,114 your career back home. 220 00:10:26,593 --> 00:10:27,515 - Zack? - Yes, sir? 221 00:10:27,515 --> 00:10:28,905 - Take a walk. - Yes, sir. 222 00:10:31,846 --> 00:10:33,609 - Get this straight, Ms. Musante. 223 00:10:34,010 --> 00:10:35,760 This is my command. 224 00:10:35,760 --> 00:10:39,006 My position as military governor is guaranteed 225 00:10:39,006 --> 00:10:41,343 under the charter of the Babylon Project. 226 00:10:41,343 --> 00:10:42,709 - Yes, I've read it. 227 00:10:42,709 --> 00:10:45,400 It does not exclude the presence of a political officer. 228 00:10:45,400 --> 00:10:48,506 But perhaps you could show me the paragraph that I missed. 229 00:10:48,506 --> 00:10:50,087 - This is a military outpost. 230 00:10:50,087 --> 00:10:53,213 - Which answers to a civilian government. 231 00:10:53,213 --> 00:10:56,810 Decisions made by military officers must reflect 232 00:10:56,810 --> 00:10:59,212 the current governmental policies. 233 00:10:59,212 --> 00:11:03,614 The president proposes and the military disposes. 234 00:11:04,346 --> 00:11:07,350 Unless there's been a coup and no one told me. 235 00:11:08,263 --> 00:11:11,487 - The president invested me with sole authority here. 236 00:11:11,487 --> 00:11:13,855 Unless I receive orders to the contrary 237 00:11:13,855 --> 00:11:18,233 I refuse to share that authority with an unqualified civilian. 238 00:11:21,469 --> 00:11:24,272 - And no one is asking you to. 239 00:11:24,272 --> 00:11:27,271 I am simply here to advise. 240 00:11:27,271 --> 00:11:29,138 Captain, the decision's already been made. 241 00:11:29,138 --> 00:11:30,984 There's nothing we can do about it. 242 00:11:31,708 --> 00:11:34,258 So I suggest that we do what we can 243 00:11:34,258 --> 00:11:35,680 to live with it amicably. 244 00:11:36,207 --> 00:11:37,533 For starters, I need you to fill me in 245 00:11:37,533 --> 00:11:39,054 on what's been happening here. 246 00:11:39,054 --> 00:11:42,000 And I suggest dinner at the Fresh Air Restaurant 247 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:44,636 in a couple of hours, around 1800 hours. 248 00:11:48,831 --> 00:11:51,222 - I can't. I have another appointment. 249 00:11:51,893 --> 00:11:52,641 - Really? 250 00:11:52,641 --> 00:11:54,640 There's nothing posted on your schedule. 251 00:11:54,640 --> 00:11:56,004 What is it? 252 00:11:56,004 --> 00:11:57,445 Perhaps I could help. 253 00:12:00,308 --> 00:12:03,441 - It's nothing I can't cancel. 254 00:12:03,892 --> 00:12:04,814 - Good. 255 00:12:05,698 --> 00:12:09,952 In time you'll find I'm not as bad as you might think. 256 00:12:10,924 --> 00:12:12,644 I'll see you at 1800 hours. 257 00:12:17,706 --> 00:12:21,636 - Commander, I've got the Captain on channel one for you. 258 00:12:21,636 --> 00:12:23,346 - I'll take it in his office. 259 00:12:27,362 --> 00:12:28,582 Captain. What's up? 260 00:12:28,582 --> 00:12:31,185 - I just had the entire Earth bureaucracy 261 00:12:31,185 --> 00:12:32,838 land right on my back. 262 00:12:32,838 --> 00:12:35,470 Look, I can't make my appointment on Epsilon 3. 263 00:12:35,470 --> 00:12:37,017 You'll have to go in my place. 264 00:12:37,017 --> 00:12:39,668 Get the information and get back as soon as you can. 265 00:12:39,668 --> 00:12:40,610 - Not a problem. 266 00:12:40,610 --> 00:12:41,917 Anything else you need? 267 00:12:41,917 --> 00:12:44,262 - A glass of whiskey, a gun and two bullets. 268 00:12:44,568 --> 00:12:47,268 Understood. I'll call you when I get back. 269 00:12:47,268 --> 00:12:49,111 - Your quarters are right this way. 270 00:12:49,111 --> 00:12:50,186 - Thank you. - So how'd it go 271 00:12:50,186 --> 00:12:52,010 with the Captain? - Fine. 272 00:12:52,010 --> 00:12:53,048 He's a loyal soldier, 273 00:12:53,048 --> 00:12:54,524 he knows where his priorities are. 274 00:12:54,524 --> 00:12:56,175 He'll come around. 275 00:12:56,175 --> 00:12:58,476 In the meantime, I'll need you to fill me in. 276 00:12:59,377 --> 00:13:00,374 - On what? 277 00:13:00,374 --> 00:13:02,782 - On whatever the Captain chooses not to tell me. 278 00:13:03,847 --> 00:13:06,297 Just until he does come around, of course. 279 00:13:06,297 --> 00:13:08,868 Zack, you're a member of Nightwatch. 280 00:13:08,868 --> 00:13:11,410 You have priorities as well. 281 00:13:11,410 --> 00:13:13,727 Never make the mistake of forgetting that. 282 00:13:16,312 --> 00:13:17,938 Are you coming? 283 00:13:19,596 --> 00:13:23,817 (intense music) 284 00:13:26,054 --> 00:13:30,265 (dramatic music) 285 00:13:37,335 --> 00:13:42,339 (soft music) 286 00:13:47,370 --> 00:13:50,966 - I asked for Captain Sheridan. 287 00:13:51,656 --> 00:13:52,916 - He's busy. 288 00:13:54,491 --> 00:13:56,679 - I don't like surprises. 289 00:13:57,505 --> 00:13:58,411 - Really? 290 00:13:58,411 --> 00:13:59,649 Love them myself. 291 00:13:59,649 --> 00:14:01,263 To me, everything's a surprise. 292 00:14:01,263 --> 00:14:02,339 You're a surprise. 293 00:14:02,339 --> 00:14:04,004 This place is a surprise. 294 00:14:04,004 --> 00:14:05,396 You see this? 295 00:14:05,396 --> 00:14:07,317 Paper cut. Hurts like hell. 296 00:14:07,317 --> 00:14:08,691 Anybody else would be upset, but to me, 297 00:14:08,691 --> 00:14:10,512 it's one more wonderful surprise. 298 00:14:10,512 --> 00:14:12,757 I mean, I even surprise myself sometimes. 299 00:14:12,757 --> 00:14:15,482 So I guess there's nothing wrong with me surprising you. 300 00:14:15,482 --> 00:14:16,159 Right? 301 00:14:17,567 --> 00:14:20,224 (laughs) 302 00:14:20,224 --> 00:14:21,600 - I like you. 303 00:14:23,152 --> 00:14:24,732 You're trouble. 304 00:14:24,732 --> 00:14:26,109 - Well, thank you. 305 00:14:26,109 --> 00:14:28,111 That's the nicest thing anybody's said about me in days. 306 00:14:29,129 --> 00:14:30,175 - This way. 307 00:14:37,233 --> 00:14:40,027 - So right now we're in the lull between storms. 308 00:14:40,520 --> 00:14:42,568 Now, unless they're stopped the Centauri will just 309 00:14:42,568 --> 00:14:45,127 keep moving in on the League of Non- Aligned Worlds. 310 00:14:45,127 --> 00:14:46,555 - Well, I'm sure that's the rumor, 311 00:14:46,555 --> 00:14:48,693 but you know how rumors are. 312 00:14:48,693 --> 00:14:50,511 Earth would never ally itself with 313 00:14:50,511 --> 00:14:52,245 a government that's bent on war. 314 00:14:52,245 --> 00:14:54,964 - But we have signed a treaty with the Centauri. 315 00:14:54,964 --> 00:14:57,115 - Exactly. Which proves my point. 316 00:14:58,581 --> 00:14:59,794 These noodles are wonderful. 317 00:14:59,794 --> 00:15:00,570 Do you want some? 318 00:15:00,570 --> 00:15:03,252 - No. No, thank you, I'm fine. 319 00:15:03,252 --> 00:15:04,647 - This is just the sort of thing 320 00:15:04,647 --> 00:15:06,346 I was trying to explain earlier. 321 00:15:06,346 --> 00:15:08,745 All right, so you have some concerns, 322 00:15:08,745 --> 00:15:11,406 but there are ways of expressing these concerns 323 00:15:11,406 --> 00:15:14,872 which won't cause problems for our leaders back home. 324 00:15:15,647 --> 00:15:16,389 - Is that soy sauce? 325 00:15:16,389 --> 00:15:17,483 - Yeah. 326 00:15:18,232 --> 00:15:19,136 - Well, enough politics. 327 00:15:19,136 --> 00:15:21,139 So, how are things here on the station? 328 00:15:21,139 --> 00:15:23,448 - Fine, fine. Status quo. 329 00:15:24,053 --> 00:15:26,709 We have had some problems with the lurkers, but nothing-- 330 00:15:26,709 --> 00:15:27,478 - Lurkers? 331 00:15:27,945 --> 00:15:30,560 - It's our version of the homeless. 332 00:15:30,560 --> 00:15:33,212 In many ways, we have the same problem Earth does. 333 00:15:33,212 --> 00:15:35,146 - Earth doesn't have homeless. 334 00:15:35,146 --> 00:15:36,051 - Excuse me? 335 00:15:36,051 --> 00:15:37,803 - We don't have the problem. 336 00:15:38,630 --> 00:15:43,003 Yes, there are some displaced people here and there 337 00:15:43,003 --> 00:15:46,355 but they've chosen to be in that position. 338 00:15:46,355 --> 00:15:49,905 They're either lazy or they're criminal or they're mentally unstable. 339 00:15:49,905 --> 00:15:51,317 - They can't get a job. 340 00:15:51,317 --> 00:15:55,142 - Earthgov has promised a job to anyone that wants one. 341 00:15:55,142 --> 00:15:59,168 So if someone doesn't have a job, they must not want one. 342 00:16:01,605 --> 00:16:02,579 - Poverty? 343 00:16:02,579 --> 00:16:03,655 - It's the same. 344 00:16:03,655 --> 00:16:04,610 - Crime? 345 00:16:04,610 --> 00:16:06,462 - Yes, there is some but it's all caused 346 00:16:06,462 --> 00:16:07,999 by the mentally unstable. 347 00:16:07,999 --> 00:16:10,168 And we've just instituted correctional centers 348 00:16:10,168 --> 00:16:12,050 to filter them out at an early age. 349 00:16:13,670 --> 00:16:14,753 - Prejudice? 350 00:16:14,753 --> 00:16:18,769 - Hmm? No, we're just one happy planet. 351 00:16:20,184 --> 00:16:22,746 Well, all right, there's the Marsies but that 352 00:16:22,746 --> 00:16:25,351 won't change until they stop fighting the Earth rule. 353 00:16:25,351 --> 00:16:28,578 - And when exactly did all this happen? 354 00:16:28,578 --> 00:16:31,215 - When we rewrote the dictionary. 355 00:16:32,993 --> 00:16:36,816 Captain, you're a good man. 356 00:16:36,816 --> 00:16:39,122 You're a fine soldier. A leader. 357 00:16:39,122 --> 00:16:42,493 You understand that sometimes before you can deal 358 00:16:42,493 --> 00:16:46,471 with a problem you have to redefine it. 359 00:16:46,471 --> 00:16:47,853 - But you can't deal with the problems 360 00:16:47,853 --> 00:16:49,852 by pretending they don't exist. 361 00:16:51,423 --> 00:16:53,559 - There's no need to embarrass our leaders 362 00:16:53,559 --> 00:16:56,384 by pointing out the flaws that they're aware of 363 00:16:56,384 --> 00:16:58,614 and dealing with in their own way. 364 00:16:59,523 --> 00:17:02,619 Some people just enjoy finding fault with our leaders. 365 00:17:02,619 --> 00:17:06,225 They're anarchists, they're troublemakers, 366 00:17:06,225 --> 00:17:08,655 or they're simply just unpatriotic. 367 00:17:08,655 --> 00:17:10,705 None of which describes you. 368 00:17:11,067 --> 00:17:13,943 Now, do you want people thinking otherwise? 369 00:17:15,374 --> 00:17:18,114 These are the areas that I want to help you with. 370 00:17:18,114 --> 00:17:20,649 I want to feel like I'm needed, 371 00:17:20,649 --> 00:17:23,070 that I'm doing my part to help bring the Earthgov 372 00:17:23,070 --> 00:17:26,481 back to the decent, hard- working people that created it. 373 00:17:27,132 --> 00:17:29,197 I am here to protect you. 374 00:17:30,964 --> 00:17:35,422 I admire your honesty and your record and your attitude. 375 00:17:35,422 --> 00:17:38,182 And I don't want to see anyone use those things against you. 376 00:17:39,853 --> 00:17:44,171 Quite frankly, I think I could come to like you, 377 00:17:44,171 --> 00:17:45,563 quite a lot. 378 00:17:50,098 --> 00:17:51,605 - [Draal] Well, here we are. 379 00:17:52,413 --> 00:17:54,833 If you'll just plug yourself into the matrix, 380 00:17:54,833 --> 00:17:56,314 we'll take it from there. 381 00:17:58,704 --> 00:18:00,494 - It's occupied. 382 00:18:01,423 --> 00:18:04,834 - Oh. Yes, of course, my mistake. 383 00:18:04,834 --> 00:18:07,245 I spend so much time out of my body, 384 00:18:07,245 --> 00:18:09,781 I sometimes forget where it is. 385 00:18:11,010 --> 00:18:13,278 If you'll excuse me. 386 00:18:14,315 --> 00:18:18,668 It will only take a moment for me to disentangle myself. 387 00:18:21,012 --> 00:18:24,175 I must remember to dust myself once in a while. 388 00:18:24,175 --> 00:18:26,134 This is hardly appropriate. 389 00:18:26,586 --> 00:18:28,517 Well, here you go. 390 00:18:28,517 --> 00:18:30,083 Your jacket. 391 00:18:30,746 --> 00:18:32,696 It really is quite safe. 392 00:18:32,696 --> 00:18:35,742 I have set the machine so it can handle humans 393 00:18:35,742 --> 00:18:38,404 and I've made sure it can deal with my absence 394 00:18:38,404 --> 00:18:40,765 for several hours if necessary. 395 00:18:42,312 --> 00:18:43,669 - So, what do I do? 396 00:18:43,669 --> 00:18:45,380 - Just relax. 397 00:18:45,811 --> 00:18:48,243 The program will take you from there. 398 00:18:49,760 --> 00:18:51,413 Open your mind. 399 00:18:51,998 --> 00:18:57,001 But whatever you do, do not stray from the path. 400 00:19:01,393 --> 00:19:05,256 (deep breath) 401 00:19:05,415 --> 00:19:10,418 (soft, dramatic music) 402 00:19:20,669 --> 00:19:22,444 - [Ivanova] I can't breathe. 403 00:19:22,447 --> 00:19:24,907 - [Draal] It's all right. 404 00:19:24,907 --> 00:19:26,523 Try to calm your mind. 405 00:19:27,941 --> 00:19:28,970 Focus. 406 00:19:30,180 --> 00:19:32,140 All life forms are connected. 407 00:19:33,657 --> 00:19:38,317 Look for the path. 408 00:19:44,283 --> 00:19:45,464 - [Ivanova] I see it. 409 00:19:45,464 --> 00:19:47,751 - [Draal] It is the power that binds us. 410 00:19:47,751 --> 00:19:51,172 One to another, across the darkness of space. 411 00:19:52,757 --> 00:19:57,760 Focus on the First Ones, on the most ancient of ancients. 412 00:19:59,568 --> 00:20:01,846 Let the path take you to them. 413 00:20:01,846 --> 00:20:06,850 (dramatic music) 414 00:20:09,930 --> 00:20:11,623 - [Ivanova] I know this place. 415 00:20:12,440 --> 00:20:14,260 I've seen it on the star charts. 416 00:20:15,310 --> 00:20:17,383 Sigma 957. 417 00:20:19,211 --> 00:20:20,690 They were here. 418 00:20:22,157 --> 00:20:24,363 I can feel their footprints in the sand. 419 00:20:25,821 --> 00:20:29,742 Hear their words, whispered in the wind. 420 00:20:31,858 --> 00:20:33,533 It's beautiful. 421 00:20:35,572 --> 00:20:37,248 They're coming back again. 422 00:20:38,518 --> 00:20:39,493 Soon. 423 00:20:41,293 --> 00:20:42,191 I can-- 424 00:20:43,839 --> 00:20:46,470 Draal. Draal, something's wrong. 425 00:20:48,041 --> 00:20:49,460 Draal, I'm not alone. 426 00:20:52,553 --> 00:20:53,635 It sees me. 427 00:20:55,110 --> 00:20:56,802 It knows I'm here. 428 00:20:58,029 --> 00:21:00,884 It's pulling me in. 429 00:21:02,781 --> 00:21:04,207 I can't stop it. 430 00:21:04,719 --> 00:21:06,023 - [Draal] It is the enemy. 431 00:21:06,864 --> 00:21:07,854 Pull away. 432 00:21:07,854 --> 00:21:09,756 Go back to the path! 433 00:21:09,756 --> 00:21:11,785 - [Ivanova] I can't. 434 00:21:11,785 --> 00:21:14,107 It knows I'm here. 435 00:21:14,107 --> 00:21:15,289 It knows my name! 436 00:21:18,571 --> 00:21:20,267 - [Draal] Break off! 437 00:21:20,267 --> 00:21:22,548 I can't pull you out without killing you. 438 00:21:23,528 --> 00:21:24,547 Turn away! 439 00:21:25,295 --> 00:21:26,682 Don't look at it! 440 00:21:33,265 --> 00:21:34,897 That's it. 441 00:21:34,897 --> 00:21:36,607 Come back now. 442 00:21:41,474 --> 00:21:42,518 - Wait. 443 00:21:44,171 --> 00:21:46,181 There's something else. 444 00:21:48,672 --> 00:21:50,853 - [Ivanova] That's Earthforce One before it exploded. 445 00:21:53,037 --> 00:21:54,568 I can warn them. 446 00:21:55,488 --> 00:21:57,039 I can save the president. 447 00:21:57,039 --> 00:21:59,515 - [Draal] No. It's too late. 448 00:21:59,515 --> 00:22:02,796 You're seeing the shadow of things long gone. 449 00:22:04,294 --> 00:22:05,988 (static) 450 00:22:06,575 --> 00:22:09,540 - I've wanted Santiago dead for so long. 451 00:22:10,767 --> 00:22:13,256 I wasn't sure we could really pull it off. 452 00:22:14,429 --> 00:22:16,632 You're sure it's done? 453 00:22:16,632 --> 00:22:19,766 - [Voiceover] Earthforce One will never return from Io. 454 00:22:19,766 --> 00:22:21,840 The power is now yours, Clark. 455 00:22:21,840 --> 00:22:24,413 Mr. President. 456 00:22:28,346 --> 00:22:33,350 (dramatic music) 457 00:22:33,565 --> 00:22:36,258 (boom) 458 00:22:43,720 --> 00:22:45,717 - [Draal] I do not understand. 459 00:22:45,717 --> 00:22:49,115 A normal human mind should not have been able to do that. 460 00:22:49,564 --> 00:22:52,231 - I saw it. I saw it all. 461 00:22:53,074 --> 00:22:55,969 The image I saw, the message, can you record it? 462 00:22:55,969 --> 00:22:57,703 - Yes, but how? 463 00:22:57,703 --> 00:22:59,534 - Do it. Please. 464 00:22:59,534 --> 00:23:02,195 It's the proof that President Santiago was assassinated, 465 00:23:02,195 --> 00:23:03,657 that Clark was behind everything. 466 00:23:05,686 --> 00:23:10,216 We've got it. 467 00:23:16,567 --> 00:23:18,082 - I appreciate the help, Captain. 468 00:23:18,082 --> 00:23:20,710 I can't imagine what happened to scramble my lock code. 469 00:23:20,710 --> 00:23:23,475 - Well, Security should have it open in a little while. 470 00:23:23,475 --> 00:23:24,781 Can I fix you a drink? 471 00:23:24,781 --> 00:23:26,504 - Oh, God. Yes, please. 472 00:23:26,504 --> 00:23:28,368 Oh, I like your quarters. 473 00:23:28,368 --> 00:23:31,425 It's a bit larger than standard, isn't it? 474 00:23:31,425 --> 00:23:32,561 - Yeah, a little. 475 00:23:33,311 --> 00:23:36,233 They tried to hit me up for rent on this place last year. 476 00:23:36,233 --> 00:23:37,143 Can you believe it? 477 00:23:37,143 --> 00:23:39,466 - Well, we must all do our part. 478 00:23:39,466 --> 00:23:40,753 - I don't mind doing my part, 479 00:23:40,753 --> 00:23:42,908 I just object to doing their part as well. 480 00:23:43,912 --> 00:23:45,085 It's-- 481 00:23:47,960 --> 00:23:51,526 - As I said, we must all do our part. 482 00:23:53,181 --> 00:23:54,640 Perhaps now you find the presence 483 00:23:54,640 --> 00:23:57,136 of a political officer a bit more appealing? 484 00:23:59,094 --> 00:24:01,108 (clears throat) - I don't think-- 485 00:24:01,108 --> 00:24:03,733 - Good. Don't. 486 00:24:23,279 --> 00:24:23,919 Better. 487 00:24:24,439 --> 00:24:26,187 But there's no need to rush. 488 00:24:26,187 --> 00:24:27,251 - No. 489 00:24:27,251 --> 00:24:28,927 No, there's not. 490 00:24:31,652 --> 00:24:36,656 So if you could just wait two seconds, I'll be right back. 491 00:24:49,444 --> 00:24:51,052 - My usual timing, sorry. 492 00:24:51,052 --> 00:24:52,887 - It's not what it seems. 493 00:24:52,887 --> 00:24:53,991 Now, what're you doing? 494 00:24:53,991 --> 00:24:55,197 - I'm using Draal's holographic system. 495 00:24:55,197 --> 00:24:57,366 Captain, I've got a lead on some of the First Ones. 496 00:24:57,366 --> 00:24:59,019 There's a chance we can catch them but it means 497 00:24:59,019 --> 00:25:00,409 leaving right now, we don't have much time. 498 00:25:00,409 --> 00:25:01,548 - Damn it. 499 00:25:01,548 --> 00:25:03,611 I can't leave without an explanation, 500 00:25:03,611 --> 00:25:04,589 she'll be all over me. 501 00:25:04,589 --> 00:25:06,809 - It looks to me like she's already all over you. 502 00:25:07,372 --> 00:25:09,868 I can't risk exposing the operation to an outsider. 503 00:25:09,868 --> 00:25:11,183 You'll have to go without me. 504 00:25:11,183 --> 00:25:13,472 Get ahold of Garibaldi, you'll need someone 505 00:25:13,472 --> 00:25:14,830 on board who speaks Minbari. 506 00:25:14,830 --> 00:25:16,606 And be careful. 507 00:25:16,606 --> 00:25:17,725 - Same to you. 508 00:25:17,725 --> 00:25:19,826 Oh, and Captain, while I was in his computer system 509 00:25:19,826 --> 00:25:22,365 I found something else you're gonna find very interesting. 510 00:25:22,365 --> 00:25:22,954 - What? 511 00:25:22,954 --> 00:25:23,937 - It's a long story. 512 00:25:23,937 --> 00:25:25,747 I'll uplink the data to Garibaldi before I leave. 513 00:25:26,260 --> 00:25:27,296 - [Musante] John? 514 00:25:28,113 --> 00:25:29,513 - Good luck, Captain. 515 00:25:29,513 --> 00:25:32,181 I think you're about to go where everyone has gone before. 516 00:25:42,084 --> 00:25:44,837 - Well, it must be colder in here than I thought. 517 00:25:46,373 --> 00:25:47,543 I'll fix it. 518 00:25:59,267 --> 00:26:01,215 - Ah! Mr. Garibaldi, could you tell me 519 00:26:01,215 --> 00:26:02,882 where to find Commander Ivanova? 520 00:26:02,882 --> 00:26:04,944 We had a meeting, but she never showed up. 521 00:26:04,944 --> 00:26:06,593 - She got called off station on business. 522 00:26:06,593 --> 00:26:07,490 Very last minute. 523 00:26:07,490 --> 00:26:08,327 I gotta go. 524 00:26:08,327 --> 00:26:10,232 - There have been many last minute things 525 00:26:10,232 --> 00:26:12,436 happening around here, Mr. Garibaldi. 526 00:26:12,436 --> 00:26:14,438 I once believed the Centauri had the market 527 00:26:14,438 --> 00:26:16,829 on secret meetings on Babylon 5. 528 00:26:16,829 --> 00:26:19,310 It appears they have some competition. 529 00:26:19,310 --> 00:26:21,266 - I have no idea what you're talking about. 530 00:26:21,266 --> 00:26:22,360 Everything's status quo. 531 00:26:23,231 --> 00:26:25,235 - Mr. Garibaldi, stop! 532 00:26:26,044 --> 00:26:27,308 The Centauri took my world, 533 00:26:27,308 --> 00:26:30,049 my government, my title. 534 00:26:30,049 --> 00:26:32,098 They did not take my self- respect. 535 00:26:32,098 --> 00:26:34,020 And I thought they had not taken 536 00:26:34,020 --> 00:26:36,123 the respect I had earned from others. 537 00:26:37,009 --> 00:26:38,923 Was I wrong in thinking that? 538 00:26:40,792 --> 00:26:44,267 Something is going on, Mr. Garibaldi. 539 00:26:44,267 --> 00:26:46,094 I sense a gathering of forces 540 00:26:46,094 --> 00:26:48,856 that could perhaps help my people. 541 00:26:49,374 --> 00:26:53,310 I know we have never exactly been friends. 542 00:26:53,310 --> 00:26:56,582 But until now, we have never been strangers. 543 00:26:56,582 --> 00:26:59,528 - G'Kar, look, if there were anything 544 00:26:59,528 --> 00:27:01,774 I thought could help you or your people 545 00:27:01,774 --> 00:27:03,020 I'd tell you. 546 00:27:03,020 --> 00:27:05,121 - Then perhaps I could help you. 547 00:27:05,121 --> 00:27:07,608 - I appreciate that, but I don't see how. 548 00:27:07,608 --> 00:27:11,794 - Well, then maybe that's something you should work on. 549 00:27:23,774 --> 00:27:24,411 - Morning. 550 00:27:24,411 --> 00:27:26,238 - Oh, good morning, Mr. Allan. 551 00:27:26,238 --> 00:27:29,133 - So how'd your meeting go with the Captain last night? 552 00:27:29,133 --> 00:27:30,833 - Fine, fine. 553 00:27:30,833 --> 00:27:33,275 When it comes to your union situation here, 554 00:27:33,275 --> 00:27:35,273 he must be a very good negotiator. 555 00:27:35,273 --> 00:27:36,537 I've never seen anyone come up 556 00:27:36,537 --> 00:27:38,253 with so many creative ways of saying no 557 00:27:38,253 --> 00:27:40,067 to a simple proposition. 558 00:27:41,584 --> 00:27:44,618 - Well, I've always liked the sound of "yes" myself. 559 00:27:47,374 --> 00:27:50,756 - Did you know that your jacket doesn't fit, Mr. Allan? 560 00:27:50,756 --> 00:27:52,764 I suggest you have it adjusted. 561 00:27:56,715 --> 00:27:59,440 Mr. Allan, I've called a meeting in three hours 562 00:27:59,440 --> 00:28:01,379 to go over the new political protocol. 563 00:28:01,922 --> 00:28:03,923 I expect to see you there. 564 00:28:05,030 --> 00:28:05,955 - Yes, ma'am. 565 00:28:10,157 --> 00:28:15,161 (dramatic music) 566 00:28:29,631 --> 00:28:30,757 - Lennier? 567 00:28:33,848 --> 00:28:35,715 - [Marcus] He couldn't make it. 568 00:28:35,715 --> 00:28:37,508 - I need someone who speaks Minbari. 569 00:28:37,508 --> 00:28:39,057 You've found him. 570 00:28:40,608 --> 00:28:42,216 I did spend almost a year living there. 571 00:28:42,216 --> 00:28:43,798 But if you'd rather I left that's fine. 572 00:28:43,798 --> 00:28:44,508 I'm sure they must have an 573 00:28:44,508 --> 00:28:47,033 Earth-Minbari dictionary lying around somewhere. 574 00:28:54,600 --> 00:28:57,613 - Tell them to set course for Sigma 957. 575 00:28:57,613 --> 00:29:00,593 (speaking Minbari) 576 00:29:08,854 --> 00:29:10,651 - Before coming here, I was authorized 577 00:29:10,651 --> 00:29:12,976 to begin implementing certain changes. 578 00:29:12,976 --> 00:29:14,168 From this point on, 579 00:29:14,168 --> 00:29:16,819 it will be inappropriate for Earthforce personnel 580 00:29:16,819 --> 00:29:19,858 to publicly criticize the government or its decisions. 581 00:29:19,858 --> 00:29:21,605 Violations of this will result in 582 00:29:21,605 --> 00:29:23,661 immediate fines and penalties. 583 00:29:23,661 --> 00:29:25,304 - What about civilians? 584 00:29:25,304 --> 00:29:27,706 - Well, that's not something you need to worry about. 585 00:29:27,706 --> 00:29:29,761 Just take down the information and pass it along. 586 00:29:29,761 --> 00:29:31,963 We'll take it from there. 587 00:29:31,963 --> 00:29:34,816 The new policies also expand the range of investigation 588 00:29:34,816 --> 00:29:37,968 to include past associations, families, and friends 589 00:29:37,968 --> 00:29:41,649 who might draw others into compromising situations. 590 00:29:42,302 --> 00:29:44,589 Is there a problem, Sergeant Allan? 591 00:29:44,589 --> 00:29:47,720 - Well, yeah. Babylon 5 Security is 592 00:29:47,720 --> 00:29:51,305 supposed to act according to the rules of due process. 593 00:29:51,305 --> 00:29:53,811 - When enforcing criminal law, that's correct. 594 00:29:53,811 --> 00:29:56,069 But you are now an arm of the political office 595 00:29:56,069 --> 00:29:59,657 and this widens the scope of your authority. 596 00:29:59,657 --> 00:30:02,305 You are empowered to examine station publications 597 00:30:02,305 --> 00:30:04,591 to ensure they're ideologically correct. 598 00:30:04,591 --> 00:30:06,532 We've revised the rules of evidence 599 00:30:06,532 --> 00:30:08,012 to make them more flexible. 600 00:30:08,012 --> 00:30:10,125 - lsn't all this a little extreme? 601 00:30:10,125 --> 00:30:12,517 - Yes. Yes, it is. 602 00:30:12,517 --> 00:30:14,170 I shouldn't be telling you this yet, 603 00:30:14,170 --> 00:30:16,860 but in the coming months certain individuals 604 00:30:16,860 --> 00:30:19,166 will be purged from their government positions 605 00:30:19,166 --> 00:30:21,817 on charges of sedition, immoral conduct, 606 00:30:21,817 --> 00:30:24,920 even spying for alien governments. 607 00:30:24,920 --> 00:30:27,476 With our basic freedoms at stake, 608 00:30:27,476 --> 00:30:29,927 no response can be too extreme. 609 00:30:29,927 --> 00:30:31,482 There may be some minor 610 00:30:31,482 --> 00:30:33,404 and temporary abridgments in 611 00:30:33,404 --> 00:30:36,401 the traditionally protected areas of speech and association, 612 00:30:36,401 --> 00:30:38,389 but only until this crisis is over. 613 00:30:39,550 --> 00:30:42,613 We have been betrayed on nearly every level. 614 00:30:42,623 --> 00:30:45,177 And it is going to take the efforts of every 615 00:30:45,177 --> 00:30:50,181 loyal citizen to keep Earth safe and ideologically pure. 616 00:30:57,895 --> 00:30:59,115 - [Ivanova] Anything yet? 617 00:30:59,115 --> 00:31:01,838 - Nothing. Same as I told you an hour ago. 618 00:31:01,838 --> 00:31:03,578 - Maybe we can adjust the scanners. 619 00:31:03,578 --> 00:31:06,129 - They've been adjusted five times. 620 00:31:06,129 --> 00:31:07,890 All we can do now is wait. 621 00:31:10,452 --> 00:31:13,139 How long has it been since you've had nothing to do? 622 00:31:13,139 --> 00:31:14,462 - I have responsibilities. 623 00:31:14,462 --> 00:31:16,724 - And what of responsibilities to yourself? 624 00:31:16,724 --> 00:31:19,799 You don't have to keep busy every moment of every day. 625 00:31:19,799 --> 00:31:22,286 - I don't remember authorizing a change in discussion 626 00:31:22,286 --> 00:31:23,558 to include my personal life. 627 00:31:23,558 --> 00:31:26,611 - I have to be authorized to talk to you like a person? 628 00:31:26,611 --> 00:31:28,467 Just what is it you're running from? 629 00:31:28,467 --> 00:31:29,748 - Don't you have anything to do? 630 00:31:31,049 --> 00:31:32,866 - Nope. I'm all yours. 631 00:31:32,866 --> 00:31:33,664 (beep) 632 00:31:33,664 --> 00:31:35,196 - What's that? 633 00:31:36,142 --> 00:31:37,454 - I think we just found them. 634 00:31:37,454 --> 00:31:50,802 (dramatic music) 635 00:31:51,064 --> 00:31:52,644 - Transmitting recognition signal. 636 00:31:52,644 --> 00:31:54,648 Let's see if Draal's information is right. 637 00:32:05,189 --> 00:32:06,652 (whirring) 638 00:32:06,652 --> 00:32:07,569 - What's happening? 639 00:32:07,569 --> 00:32:08,871 - Energy drain. 640 00:32:08,871 --> 00:32:10,622 It started as it came towards us. 641 00:32:10,622 --> 00:32:11,529 - Move us away. 642 00:32:11,529 --> 00:32:12,977 - Phase and shock! 643 00:32:12,977 --> 00:32:14,412 (beeping) 644 00:32:16,180 --> 00:32:21,040 (dramatic music) 645 00:32:28,980 --> 00:32:31,222 - My name is Susan Ivanova. 646 00:32:31,222 --> 00:32:33,517 Commander, Earthforce. 647 00:32:33,517 --> 00:32:35,299 This ship is the White Star. 648 00:32:35,299 --> 00:32:36,585 We've come to find you. 649 00:32:38,822 --> 00:32:40,957 The enemy that you fought before has returned. 650 00:32:40,957 --> 00:32:42,526 In order to fight the Shadows, 651 00:32:42,526 --> 00:32:45,023 we've formed an alliance with others. 652 00:32:45,023 --> 00:32:46,709 The Great Machine on Epsilon 3, 653 00:32:46,709 --> 00:32:48,751 the Minbari, the Vorlons-- 654 00:32:48,751 --> 00:32:51,420 (angry tone) 655 00:32:51,420 --> 00:32:52,914 - I think you just hit a nerve. 656 00:32:52,914 --> 00:32:54,914 The Vorlons must owe them money or something. 657 00:32:55,422 --> 00:32:57,258 - At least it tells us that they understand our language. 658 00:32:57,258 --> 00:32:58,913 They're just not willing to speak to us in it. 659 00:32:58,913 --> 00:33:01,742 - Who knew they were French? Sorry. 660 00:33:03,403 --> 00:33:05,670 We've come to ask you for your help. 661 00:33:05,670 --> 00:33:08,664 Will you join us in a fight against the Shadows? 662 00:33:12,758 --> 00:33:14,331 Is that a yes or a no? 663 00:33:15,234 --> 00:33:16,517 - They're not moving away. 664 00:33:16,517 --> 00:33:18,483 I'd say they were thinking it over. 665 00:33:22,941 --> 00:33:25,861 - I've wanted Santiago dead for so long. 666 00:33:27,103 --> 00:33:29,565 I wasn't sure we could really pull it off. 667 00:33:30,979 --> 00:33:32,522 You're sure it's done? 668 00:33:32,955 --> 00:33:36,306 - [Voiceover] Earthforce One will never return from Io. 669 00:33:36,306 --> 00:33:38,363 The power is now yours, Clark. 670 00:33:38,363 --> 00:33:40,502 Mr. President. 671 00:33:44,874 --> 00:33:46,731 - God. That's it, isn't it? 672 00:33:50,914 --> 00:33:52,687 The proof we've been looking for all this time 673 00:33:52,687 --> 00:33:54,987 and it practically walks in the front door. 674 00:33:56,199 --> 00:33:58,665 - Problem is, what are we gonna do about it? 675 00:33:58,665 --> 00:33:59,721 We can't release it ourselves, 676 00:33:59,721 --> 00:34:00,915 it'll raise too many questions 677 00:34:00,915 --> 00:34:04,107 like how we got it, and why we were looking for it. 678 00:34:04,107 --> 00:34:06,370 - I'll send it to General Hague. 679 00:34:06,370 --> 00:34:07,579 He'll get it to the right people 680 00:34:07,579 --> 00:34:09,069 without it being tracked back to him. 681 00:34:09,069 --> 00:34:10,424 - They'll say it's a fake. 682 00:34:10,424 --> 00:34:12,268 - All high- ranking Earthforce com systems 683 00:34:12,268 --> 00:34:15,223 carry an identifier code on a subchannel. 684 00:34:15,223 --> 00:34:18,392 That code is kept top- secret to prevent false orders. 685 00:34:18,392 --> 00:34:19,691 from being given. 686 00:34:19,691 --> 00:34:21,027 It can't be faked. 687 00:34:22,308 --> 00:34:25,658 And that code will tie this right back to President Clark. 688 00:34:26,638 --> 00:34:28,674 This is the best chance we ever had, Michael. 689 00:34:28,674 --> 00:34:30,221 We have to take it. 690 00:34:39,886 --> 00:34:41,472 - Do you always pace like that? 691 00:34:41,472 --> 00:34:43,631 - Is there some way you'd prefer me to pace? 692 00:34:43,631 --> 00:34:46,069 Dammit! I really don't want to screw this up. 693 00:34:46,069 --> 00:34:47,078 - Then don't. 694 00:34:47,078 --> 00:34:49,057 The Minbari taught me: 695 00:34:49,057 --> 00:34:52,192 Claim victory in your heart and the universe will follow. 696 00:34:52,192 --> 00:34:54,742 - Fine, great. Claim victory in your heart and up your-- 697 00:34:54,742 --> 00:34:56,325 (whirring) 698 00:34:57,354 --> 00:34:58,934 - Zog. 699 00:34:58,934 --> 00:35:02,756 - Zog? What do you mean, Zog? 700 00:35:02,756 --> 00:35:05,812 Zog what? Zog yes? Zog no? 701 00:35:10,682 --> 00:35:12,084 - It's leaving. 702 00:35:12,084 --> 00:35:14,154 My guess is Zog means no. 703 00:35:14,154 --> 00:35:15,596 - Like hell. 704 00:35:15,596 --> 00:35:18,785 I am not letting them leave here without saying yes. 705 00:35:18,785 --> 00:35:21,937 - Really? And how do you propose stopping them? 706 00:35:21,937 --> 00:35:25,743 Perhaps a big red and white sign with the word Stop on it? 707 00:35:25,743 --> 00:35:26,934 I'll put a bucket on my head 708 00:35:26,934 --> 00:35:29,403 and pretend to be the ancient Vorlon God Boogee. 709 00:35:29,403 --> 00:35:30,700 - That's it! 710 00:35:30,700 --> 00:35:31,652 - Fine, I'll get a bucket. 711 00:35:31,652 --> 00:35:32,458 No, I meant the Vorlons. 712 00:35:32,458 --> 00:35:34,077 Open a com channel. Now! 713 00:35:39,477 --> 00:35:42,540 This is the "White Star" to the departing ship. 714 00:35:42,540 --> 00:35:45,297 I just want to say I appreciate your response 715 00:35:45,297 --> 00:35:47,094 and I fully understand. 716 00:35:47,997 --> 00:35:48,659 The Vorlons said that you 717 00:35:48,659 --> 00:35:50,726 wouldn't be up for a fight like this. 718 00:35:50,726 --> 00:35:53,544 In fact, they said in the last war they carried you 719 00:35:53,544 --> 00:35:55,362 and did most of the work while you took 720 00:35:55,362 --> 00:35:56,800 most of the credit for it. 721 00:35:57,992 --> 00:35:58,923 They said that if you got involved 722 00:35:58,923 --> 00:36:00,608 with this one you'd just get hurt. 723 00:36:05,806 --> 00:36:08,846 Come to think of it, we've got the Vorlons. 724 00:36:08,846 --> 00:36:11,390 We don't need much more help, do we? 725 00:36:11,390 --> 00:36:13,943 I mean, the Vorlons are really pretty close to perfect, 726 00:36:13,943 --> 00:36:15,363 aren't they? 727 00:36:15,363 --> 00:36:16,690 And strong. 728 00:36:18,663 --> 00:36:21,300 (angry unknown language) 729 00:36:21,300 --> 00:36:23,907 Yeah. Well, whatever. 730 00:36:23,907 --> 00:36:25,341 Listen, I'll be sure and give them your message 731 00:36:25,341 --> 00:36:27,023 as soon as I get back. 732 00:36:27,023 --> 00:36:30,447 In the meantime, you have a nice flight. 733 00:36:30,447 --> 00:36:32,344 We'll be sure and send you a message as soon as 734 00:36:32,344 --> 00:36:35,377 the fighting's over so you can come back out again. 735 00:36:35,871 --> 00:36:37,871 (whirring) 736 00:36:38,261 --> 00:36:39,602 - I think you're making him mad. 737 00:36:39,602 --> 00:36:40,705 - Mmmhmm. 738 00:36:40,705 --> 00:36:41,858 - It's bigger than we are. 739 00:36:41,858 --> 00:36:43,343 - I know. 740 00:36:53,986 --> 00:36:55,225 - When it is time. 741 00:36:55,225 --> 00:36:57,050 Come to this place. 742 00:36:57,050 --> 00:36:58,867 Call our name. 743 00:36:58,867 --> 00:37:01,057 We will be here. 744 00:37:24,204 --> 00:37:25,836 - With the stunning revelation today 745 00:37:25,836 --> 00:37:27,515 of evidence purporting to show that 746 00:37:27,515 --> 00:37:30,356 the death of President Santiago was not an accident 747 00:37:30,356 --> 00:37:33,057 but an assassination planned from within 748 00:37:33,057 --> 00:37:35,711 and further, that then Vice President Clark 749 00:37:35,711 --> 00:37:37,918 was involved in this alleged conspiracy. 750 00:37:37,918 --> 00:37:40,889 The evidence is currently undergoing tests designed 751 00:37:40,889 --> 00:37:42,766 to determine its authenticity. 752 00:37:42,766 --> 00:37:45,081 Meanwhile, several Senate committees in Earth Dome 753 00:37:45,081 --> 00:37:47,476 will hold closed hearings to discuss the issue 754 00:37:47,476 --> 00:37:49,190 and are strongly urging the appointment 755 00:37:49,190 --> 00:37:51,645 of a special prosecutor to evaluate the evidence. 756 00:37:51,645 --> 00:37:54,968 - Off. Okay, you heard the news. 757 00:37:54,968 --> 00:37:56,400 I expect it to be tense out there today. 758 00:37:56,400 --> 00:37:58,667 Just keep everybody calm. 759 00:37:58,667 --> 00:38:01,051 Oh, and because of this situation, 760 00:38:01,051 --> 00:38:03,117 our new political officer, Julie Musante 761 00:38:03,117 --> 00:38:04,855 has been recalled to Earth to help deal with 762 00:38:04,855 --> 00:38:06,689 the crisis in public morale. 763 00:38:06,689 --> 00:38:10,116 So without her guidance if anyone asks, 764 00:38:10,116 --> 00:38:11,941 just say that we're waiting for the truth to come out 765 00:38:11,941 --> 00:38:14,780 because sooner or later, it always does. 766 00:38:14,780 --> 00:38:16,215 That's all. 767 00:38:21,100 --> 00:38:22,774 - That's amazing. I can't believe it. 768 00:38:22,774 --> 00:38:24,333 It's gotta be a mistake, right? 769 00:38:24,333 --> 00:38:26,206 - Yeah, well, we'll see. 770 00:38:26,970 --> 00:38:29,052 - Is there something wrong, chief? 771 00:38:29,052 --> 00:38:33,927 - Yeah. Yeah, there's something wrong, Zack. 772 00:38:33,927 --> 00:38:35,155 What did you tell her? 773 00:38:35,155 --> 00:38:38,218 - What, Musante? (laughs) Nothing. 774 00:38:38,218 --> 00:38:40,758 - Come on, I know you had a private meeting with her. 775 00:38:40,758 --> 00:38:42,381 I know she's been asking questions. 776 00:38:42,381 --> 00:38:45,854 - Look, I didn't tell her anything. 777 00:38:47,216 --> 00:38:49,404 Okay, little stuff, stupid stuff. 778 00:38:49,404 --> 00:38:51,005 What am I supposed to do, play dumb? 779 00:38:51,005 --> 00:38:51,967 I work for these people. 780 00:38:51,967 --> 00:38:53,945 - Yeah, well, you were working for me a hell of a long time 781 00:38:53,955 --> 00:38:55,909 before you joined Nightwatch. 782 00:38:55,909 --> 00:38:57,498 And look, after what happened to me before 783 00:38:57,498 --> 00:39:01,004 it took a long time before I could trust anyone again. 784 00:39:01,004 --> 00:39:02,696 I thought I could trust you. 785 00:39:04,456 --> 00:39:06,386 Don't make me have any second thoughts, huh? 786 00:39:06,386 --> 00:39:08,673 - You don't trust me, Chief. 787 00:39:08,673 --> 00:39:09,711 - What are you talking about? 788 00:39:09,711 --> 00:39:12,028 What's a code 7R, huh? 789 00:39:12,028 --> 00:39:15,027 I looked it up in the books, it ain't there. 790 00:39:16,774 --> 00:39:21,778 So I have to wonder, what's going on? 791 00:39:24,163 --> 00:39:26,395 Nightwatch says the only people who have to worry 792 00:39:26,395 --> 00:39:28,941 are the ones with something to hide. 793 00:39:31,143 --> 00:39:32,988 You got something to hide, Chief? 794 00:39:33,728 --> 00:39:37,061 - You got a charge to make, make it. 795 00:39:37,061 --> 00:39:38,857 Otherwise, I don't have time for this. 796 00:39:38,857 --> 00:39:42,172 - No, I don't have a charge to make, dammit! 797 00:39:42,172 --> 00:39:44,373 I'm just trying to get through this, and it ain't easy. 798 00:39:44,373 --> 00:39:45,478 I'm walking a tightrope here, 799 00:39:45,478 --> 00:39:48,161 and I thought you'd understand. 800 00:39:48,161 --> 00:39:50,112 Boy, was I a jerk. 801 00:39:56,012 --> 00:39:58,337 All right, I know you're my superior officer 802 00:39:58,337 --> 00:40:00,264 and we have to work together 803 00:40:01,535 --> 00:40:04,638 but for the rest of the day, just don't talk to me. 804 00:40:04,638 --> 00:40:06,454 We'll both be happier. 805 00:40:11,236 --> 00:40:12,609 - So, It went okay then? 806 00:40:12,609 --> 00:40:14,810 No problem making first contact? 807 00:40:14,810 --> 00:40:15,876 - No problem at all. 808 00:40:15,876 --> 00:40:17,279 They'll be there when we need them. 809 00:40:17,279 --> 00:40:18,810 That's one down and, what, 810 00:40:18,810 --> 00:40:20,270 several thousand more to go? 811 00:40:20,270 --> 00:40:22,184 - Yeah, well, if this war is going to be 812 00:40:22,184 --> 00:40:23,462 as bad as Delenn says, 813 00:40:23,462 --> 00:40:25,892 we'll need all the First Ones we can find. 814 00:40:25,892 --> 00:40:28,745 - Any more word on the situation with President Clark? 815 00:40:30,247 --> 00:40:32,012 - Earth Dome is going nuts over all this. 816 00:40:32,012 --> 00:40:34,846 Clark is saying it's an alien plot to discredit him. 817 00:40:34,846 --> 00:40:37,488 Santiago's family is demanding an investigation. 818 00:40:37,488 --> 00:40:38,720 I mean, it's a mess. 819 00:40:39,498 --> 00:40:43,763 But, the truth is out. 820 00:40:43,763 --> 00:40:46,543 All we can do is hope it does some good. 821 00:40:47,090 --> 00:40:49,244 - I can't imagine I'll be gone very long. 822 00:40:49,244 --> 00:40:51,424 It's all nonsense about the president. 823 00:40:51,424 --> 00:40:53,192 This is exactly the kind of thing 824 00:40:53,192 --> 00:40:55,094 that I was warning you about, Zack. 825 00:40:55,094 --> 00:40:56,900 I hope you can see now that I had a point. 826 00:40:57,381 --> 00:41:01,389 - Yes, ma'am. Does seem that way. 827 00:41:02,618 --> 00:41:06,393 Just curious, you ever hear of a code 7R? 828 00:41:06,393 --> 00:41:09,016 I thought maybe it was a new security code, 829 00:41:09,016 --> 00:41:11,082 something I might not have access to. 830 00:41:11,082 --> 00:41:13,924 - No, I've never heard of it. Why? 831 00:41:15,245 --> 00:41:17,714 - I don't know. 832 00:41:17,714 --> 00:41:19,299 I thought maybe I heard it somewhere. 833 00:41:19,299 --> 00:41:21,528 I guess I was wrong. 834 00:41:22,373 --> 00:41:24,195 - [Voiceover] Earth passenger liner, Loki 835 00:41:24,195 --> 00:41:27,491 now boarding through Gate 17. 836 00:41:28,146 --> 00:41:30,095 - Well, that's my ship. 837 00:41:30,095 --> 00:41:31,853 So I'll see you when we finish 838 00:41:31,853 --> 00:41:33,861 cleaning up this mess back home. 839 00:41:33,861 --> 00:41:35,906 Damage control is a great waste of time, 840 00:41:35,906 --> 00:41:39,317 effort and resources, Mr. Allan. 841 00:41:39,317 --> 00:41:40,614 But sooner or later, we'll find whoever 842 00:41:40,614 --> 00:41:42,535 is responsible for this outrage. 843 00:41:42,535 --> 00:41:44,256 And they'll be punished. 844 00:41:44,256 --> 00:41:48,746 Severely, publicly, and permanently. 845 00:42:02,222 --> 00:42:03,396 (beeping) 846 00:42:03,396 --> 00:42:07,797 Oh, hell. Just a second. 847 00:42:14,176 --> 00:42:15,098 (thud) 848 00:42:15,915 --> 00:42:18,050 Damn, damn, damn. Jeez. 849 00:42:18,050 --> 00:42:21,764 Okay, okay! Lights. Low. 850 00:42:24,476 --> 00:42:25,249 Open. 851 00:42:26,781 --> 00:42:29,375 - I told you I could help. 852 00:42:29,375 --> 00:42:31,093 The Book of G'Quan. 853 00:42:31,093 --> 00:42:32,877 Read it. We'll talk afterward. 854 00:42:32,877 --> 00:42:34,382 - I don't read Narn. 855 00:42:34,382 --> 00:42:35,795 - [G'kar] Learn. 856 00:42:38,341 --> 00:42:40,145 - He hates me. 857 00:42:40,145 --> 00:42:43,069 They all hate me. 858 00:42:43,069 --> 00:42:44,788 That's why they're doing this. 859 00:42:44,788 --> 00:42:48,149 To make me crazy. 860 00:42:48,149 --> 00:42:49,884 Lights. 861 00:42:51,338 --> 00:42:53,093 (groans) 862 00:43:04,305 --> 00:43:09,309 (thematic music) 863 00:43:37,829 --> 00:43:40,906 (upbeat music)