All language subtitles for Babylon 5 2x09.The.Coming.of.Shadows

[instrumental music]

Is everything ready?

Yes, the Royal Liner
is standing by

and we have adequate warships
for protection

and they're prepared to set
forth as soon as we arrive.

As soon as I arrive.
You will remain here.

I must protest, Majesty.

As I expected,
but someone has to remain here

in case there is a crisis.

And you, as my prime minister

are the first
in line of authority.

I wish
you would change your mind.

'The doctors say
your condition's very delicate.'

The least amount of stress--

All the more reason
why I should go now

while I still can.

What I must do
cannot wait any longer.

Oh. No need for that now.

When you get to be as old as I

the trappings of status

are not as important
as they used to be.

Sometimes I think
our women are right

when they shave their heads
and rise above these things.

Majesty.

I will go among them as I am.

There's no need
for further discussion.

'You have always served me well,
old friend.'

And sometimes I think

I do not thank you
as much as I should.

Goodbye.

[instrumental music]

(G'Kar)
It's absolutely intolerable.

This visit
by the Centauri Emperor

is completely unacceptable
to my government.

He is a monster

a-an aberration, a-a criminal!

His family
is directly responsible

for strip-mining my world.

His father
personally ordered the execution

of a 100,000 Narns!

But he himself did nothing,
am I correct?

A technicality!

In fact, unless I'm mistaken

the current emperor
has gone out of his way

to offer your world concessions

and return lost territory.

- Stolen territory!
- Whatever.

Look.

I appreciate the fact

that 100 years of blood

isn't something
you forget overnight

'but the bottom line is, G'Kar'

that is not my problem.

'This station
is open to everyone.'

Now, if the emperor wants
to come and visit Babylon 5

I think it's great!

It raises her visibility

and it helps the folks back home

think that maybe
we're doing some good.

So you're going to allow this
even over my objections?

Well, what, did I suddenly
turn invisible or something?

Yes, ambassador.

The emperor
is allowed to come aboard.

'Now, if this bothers you'

'I suggest
you stay in your quarters'

stick your fingers in your ears

and hum real loud
until it's over.

Unless you'd like
to try something

as breathtakingly rational

as trying to open up a dialogue.

G'Kar, you are in a position

to negotiate directly

with the head
of the Centauri Republic!

And you're wasting it
on a-a-a tantrum.

[sighs]

I shouldn't have expected you
to understand, captain.

My mistake.
I will not make it again.

'G'Kar.'

Don't do something
we'll both regret.

It's too late for that, captain

too late by far.

(male narrator)
The Babylon project

was our last best hope
for peace..

...a self-contained world
five miles long

located in neutral territory..

...a place of commerce
and diplomacy

for a quarter of a million
humans and aliens

a shining beacon in space

all alone in the night.

It was the dawn
of the third age of mankind

the year the great war
came upon us all.

This is the story of the last
of the Babylon stations.

The year is 2259

the name of the place
is Babylon 5.

[theme music]

[music continues]

[droning]

[indistinct chattering]

Oh, back again, eh?
That's three times this month.

- I do a lot of business here.
- Anything I can help you with?

No, thank you.
I've found what I'm looking for.

[crackling]

And after the emperor
has made his speech

I've arranged for him
to give you an audience.

The whole thing
will be recorded.

Does he know what it's about?

He believes it's nothing more
than a progress report

on your situation here.

We've taken the liberty
of writing your speech for you.

I've had experts
in psycholinguistics

working on it for weeks.

It's perfect.

Fiery, but dignified

'elegant, but strong.'

It outlines the decline
of our government

and our need for change.

It also makes a few predictions

about what will go wrong next

with the economy
and the military.

And these predictions,
they will come true?

Already arranged.

Sabotage?

'Hm, a word or two
in the right ear'

a critical
food shipment delayed.

The method is unimportant.

What matters
is that when it comes through

the emperor will look
weak and shortsighted

whereas we have
our eyes on the future.

Well, you're..

You're asking quite a lot of me.

After I make this speech

I won't exactly be in favor

with the emperor
and his court, hm?

True, for as long as he's alive

which shouldn't be much longer.

I am told his health
is fragile at best.

When he passes,
all that will remain

is the memory
that we were right.

We must position ourselves

'to move in
when the time is right.'

Well, I will leave you
to study the speech.

If you have any questions,
you know where to find me.

This conversation
makes you uncomfortable?

Yes. Yes, it does!

Then for once
we have something in common.

[instrumental music]

On behalf
of the Centauri Republic

I offer the hands of friendship.

On behalf
of the Earth Alliance, I accept.

This is my second,
Commander Susan Ivanova.

'Chief of security,
Michael Garibaldi.'

'Dr. Stephen Franklin'

'the chief of staff
of our medlab facility.'

(Emperor)
It's an honor.

News of the work
you're doing here

has reached
even the Royal Palace

on Centauri Prime.

'And I'm deeply moved
by the knowledge'

'that you would
choose to stand in harm's way'

'in the interest of peace.'

Thank you.

If you'd like to come this way,
we can begin your tour.

Oh, uh, doctor, have you seen
much of the Vorlon?

I believe his name is Kosh.

Uh, no more than anyone else.

He's-he's always in that
encounter suit of his. Why?

Uh, I've never seen
a Vorlon before

in or out of its shell

but over the centuries

we've sent many expeditions
into Vorlon space.

None of them returned.

I have heard
many strange stories about them.

The first circle of the Kha'Ri

have concluded
their deliberations.

After much debate
they have endorsed your plan.

When does the Kha'Ri feel
would be the best time?

The reception

just before he gives his speech.

There will be greater exposure.

Are you still prepared
to go through with this?

Yes.

It is a strange feeling,
Kha'Mak, to know suddenly

that all the decisions
in your life

have brought you to this place..

...that there is no longer
doubt or uncertainty.

The future now consists
of only three probabilities.

'In the moment that I strike'

the emperor and I will both die

for he will die and I will
spend my life in prison

or I will fail and be killed.

For the first time in my life
the path is clear.

[instrumental music]

Your Majesty

you asked to see me?

Captain, may I ask you
a question?

Depends on the question,
I guess.

Why are you here

in this place, in that uniform?

Was it your choice or were you
pressed into service?

It was my choice.

The planetary draft
didn't start until the war

a few years later.

I guess
I wanted to serve something

that was bigger than I was..

'...make a difference somewhere,
somehow.'

You seem interested
in why people chose to be here.

It has occurred to me recently

that I have
never chosen anything.

'I was born into a role'

'that had been prepared for me.'

I did everything
I was asked to do

because it never occurred to me

to choose otherwise.

And now, at the end of my life..

...I wonder
what might have been.

That's why my father taught me
to live each second

as though it were
the last moment of my life.

He said..

..."If you love

"love without reservation.

"If you fight

fight without fear."

He called it
the way of the warrior.

No regrets, then?

A few, but just a few.

- You?
- Oh.

Enough to fill a lifetime.

So much has been lost

so much forgotten.

So much pain, so much blood.

And for what?

I wonder.

The past tempts us

the present confuses us

and the future frightens us.

And our lives slip away

moment by moment

lost in that vast,
terrible in-between.

But there is still time

to seize
that one, last, fragile moment

to choose something better

to make a difference,
as you say.

And I intend to do just that.

(Garibaldi)
I want this
whole section cleared.

I want every entrance and exit
checked and rechecked.

They'll be down any second.

So from now on, nobody gets in
without proper ID.

I don't care if you recognize
them by sight or not.

(G'Kar)
I take this action
without the knowledge

or permission of my government.

Neither should my aide, Na'Toth

be held accountable
for my actions.

The responsibility
is mine alone.

I ask that my remains
and my personal property

be sent back to Narn..

...to my family.

My copy of "The Book Of G'Quan"
I leave to Na'Toth

in the hope
of her eventual enlightenment.

[indistinct chattering]

(John)
'So what's the deal
on those veiled Centauri women'

'who follow the emperor around?'

Well, Londo says
they're telepaths

raised together since birth.

They're linked 24 hours a day

no matter
how far apart they are.

What one sees, the others see.

And traditionally,
when the emperor leaves

two go with him
and two stay behind.

- Interesting.
- Mm-hmm.

Guarantees that he knows
what's going on back home

and keeps the royal court
up to speed on what he's doing.

And did the-the emperor say what
this important speech was about?

No, he just said
it was important.

I was hoping
that would be enough

to bring out Ambassador Kosh.

Looks like I was wrong.

Yeah, it's too bad considering
what the emperor said

about the Vorlons.

He might not get another chance
to see one.

But I guess
it was too much to hope for.

Well, speaking
too much to hope for

look what just walked in.

[dramatic music]

Excuse me.

- Ambassador.
- Captain.

I see you've changed your mind
about opening up a dialogue.

I make no promises, but I will
hear what he has to say.

[dramatic music]

[buzzing]

Okay, pal, you've got
ten seconds to explain

why you're following me.

- I need to talk to you.
- About what?

- I..
- Relax, I got him.

So talk.

[sighs]

That's what I figured.

Take him down to holding
and keep him there

until the reception's over.

[indistinct chattering]

[dramatic music]

[music continues]

[indistinct chattering]

[dramatic music]

Your Majesty.

I wish I'd known of your
condition when you arrived.

I could have done something,
tried something.

Your government
is asking to

have you transferred
to your warship.

Now, I told them that moving
you right now could be fatal.

I want your permission.

There is something
more important

than where I die.

A message
you must give for me.

Well, if it's important

perhaps, one of your own people
should deliver it.

If I did that

the message
might never be delivered.

Now, listen to me, doctor.

'Listen carefully.'

I hear, word of this
has already reached homeworld.

Hm, our competitors
are moving into position

setting themselves up
to ascend the throne

the moment he dies.

Before that happens, we have
to rise above the others.

We must do
something extraordinary

something....unparalleled.

He said, "Just pick a target."

I'm sorry?

I believe there is a Narn colony

on the border of Centauri space,
Quadrant 14.

- Londo?
- A colony?

It's a listening post.

They've been using it
to spy on us for years.

By all rights, that entire
planet should be ours.

Well, then..

...let us take it back.

We couldn't take it
without a major assault.

We would lose
thousands of lives.

I will take care of it.

Have your contacts
in the military

send an expedition
to Quadrant 14.

I can only guarantee
a few ships.

Alright. It will be enough.

I hope you know
what you're doing, Mollari.

[sighs]

Find Mr. Morden.
Bring him here.

Londo, don't do this.

- I have no choice!
- Yes, you do!

Londo, please! Please, please!

I know you don't listen to me

but I'm asking you
just this one time

don't do this!

Uh, there's no turning back
once you start down that road.

Do I have to go find him myself?

No.

No, I'll go.

I'll go and I'll bring him back.

And someday I'm gonna remind you
of this conversation.

And maybe then,
then you'll understand.

I understand just fine.

By this time tomorrow
we will be at war with the Narn.

May the great maker forgive me.

[instrumental music]

I was ready.
I had prepared myself.

I had made my peace
with the universe

put all my affairs in order.

I had the dagger in my hand!

And he has the indecency

to start dying on his own.

Never in my life have I seen
a worse case of timing.

Well, you'd think
he could have waited

a few more minutes before..

[beeping]

- Who is it?
- 'Dr. Franklin.'

Maybe it's good news.

With luck, he's feeling better.

All they have to do is prop him
up for two minutes, I..

I'll call you back.

Uh, uh..

Enter.

[door opens]

Just came from seeing
the Centauri emperor.

How is the poor fellow?

I was so looking forward
to meeting him

and opening up a dialogue.

Funny, he was looking forward
to meeting you, too.

'He had a message for you.'

Given his present condition he
asked me

to relay that message for him.

I have no time for threats.

He wanted to say he's sorry.

What?

He came all the way out here

risked his health
and endangered his life

so that he could stand beside
a Narn in neutral territory

and apologize for all the things

the Centauri have done
to your people..

...for all the things
his family did.

He said..

..."We were wrong.

'"The hatred between our people
can never end'

'"until someone
is willing to say'

'"I'm sorry..'

'"...and try and find a way
to make things right again'

to atone for our actions."

He said it was the only choice
he ever made in his life

and now that seems to have been
taken away from him.

I had..

- I had no idea.
- No, I'm sure you didn't.

Maybe that's the biggest tragedy
of the whole damn story.

(Refa)
Keep this up, G'Kar

and soon you won't have
a planet to protect.

[coughing]

[grunting]

[groaning]

The time?

What is the time?

It has begun.

[explosion]

[explosion]

Attack! All wings, attack!

'Shrak, where are they
coming from?'

'What are they?'

'Keep them away
from the colony.'

'We can't let them get past us!'

[explosion]

[explosions]

You're sure it's done?

Yes, the Narn
should hear about it soon.

Our forces
can move in at anytime.

Then I'll have to move quickly.

There's still one more thing

I have to take care of back home

an obstacle to remove.

What's that?

Better you don't know.

Mollari!

- You!
- No, I can explain everything.

I'm going to get you a drink.

- Oh, no, I don't--
- Sit, sit, sit, sit, Mollari.

It's not every day
I have a revelation, you know?

Two of your finest.

I've heard something
and it makes me think

there is still hope for us
after all.

I'd believed your people capable

of only murder and pain..

...but apparently,
there's still a spark of decency

in your genetic code.

It's not much of a foundation,
I'll grant you that, but..

...it's a start!

Ah, I never thought
I would be saying this, Mollari

but..

...to the health of your emperor

and perhaps,
to your health as well.

[glasses clinking]

To the emperor.

And thank you.

[dramatic music]

[crackling]

(Kha'Mak)
It's destroyed?

All of it's gone.

'Who could have done this?'

(male #1)
'Centauri warships detected.'

- 'Closing fast.'
- Centauri.

Alert the homeworld.
Prepare to attack.

Who is it? Who's there?

Guards! Guards!

[groaning]

Chief, the prisoner's
asking to speak to you again.

Oh, come on, Zack,
give me a break.

You know the kind
of day it's been.

- He says it's important.
- Oh.

Okay, fine. Send him in.

Oh, man.

Alright, you got five minutes.

I was sent to find you.

I have a message.

I believe
it will explain everything.

Play.

Hello, old friend.
It's been a while.

I'm entrusting this message
to an associate of mine

who has sworn
to bring it to you at any cost

'including his own life.'

'My job on
the Minbari homeworld'

is more than just
representing Earth.

The president doesn't know
about that part yet

and I don't think it to be
wise for you tell him.

'There's a great darkness
coming, Michael.'

Some of the Minbari have been
waiting for it a long time.

Captain!

We just intercepted a message
from the Narn homeworld

to Ambassador G'Kar.

I thought we didn't eavesdrop
on our ambassadors.

We don't.
This was on an open channel.

I think
they wanted us to hear it.

The Centauri have launched
a full-scale assault

on a Narn colony in Quadrant 14.

Damn it!

The bearer of this message
s one of my rangers.

'Some are Minbari,
most are humans.'

They've been drawn here
to learn to work together

and prepare for the fight ahead.

(Garibaldi)
Pause.

We've been here
for almost two months now

keeping an eye on things.

We are an army, Mr. Garibaldi.

We're small, but we're growing.

An army needs weapons.
Are they coming through here?

No, but we do have friends here.

And that's all
I can say for now.

Resume.

Their job for now
is to patrol the frontier

to listen, to watch

and return with reports

too sensitive to entrust
to regular channels.

'They are my eyes and ears.'

Where you see them, you see me.

The first reports
from Quadrant 14 were confused.

They weren't sure
who was attacking them

but the returning fighters
confirmed

that Centauri warships
were leading the assault.

What about our people?

There were over
a quarter million of us there.

There were heavy casualties.

Most of those killed

died in the first few minutes
of the assault.

'As for the survivors'

well, you know
how the Centauri are.

Now that they've taken control

I doubt that we'll see
any of them again.

I don't understand

how they could have destroyed
our defenses so quickly.

I'll report more
when I learn of it.

[sighs]

I reached out my hand..

...and he betrayed me.

He knew..

...and he betrayed me!

[glass shattering]

[grunting]

In the name of our friendship

I ask that you give them

every courtesy and cooperation.

'I wish I could tell you more.'

'I wish I could warn you.'

But the others don't think
it's time yet.

Stay close to the Vorlon..

...and watch out for shadows.

They move
when you're not looking at them.

Well, I'll be a son of a..

[beeping]

Yeah?

(Zack)
'We've got a yellow alert'

'in the ambassadorial wing.'

'We need help fast. It's G..'

Zack? Zack?

[grunting]

[groaning]

[grunting]

Mollari!

Mollari!

That's far enough.

'Go to your quarters
and no charges will be pressed.'

I mean it, G'Kar.

You will go to your quarters
and you will go now.

They're doing it to us again.

Step aside, Sheridan.

I won't let this happen,
not again!

Then you're gonna need
all the help you can get.

Set one foot in
Ambassador Mollari's quarters

you'll either be dead or gone.

Either way,
you won't help your people.

They'll kill everyone,
don't you understand?

They've done it before!
They'll kill everyone!

Then you're gonna have to decide

what's more important
to you, G'Kar..

...revenge or saving
the lives of your people.

[grunting]

[sobbing]

No, leave him alone.

Just...leave him alone.

[beeping]

It's okay. Easy.

You should try
and save your strength.

Is there anything that you want?

I would very much like

to have seen a Vorlon.

How will this end?

In fire.

What makes you think you can
trust this source of yours?

Let's just say
he comes highly recommended.

- You're holding something back.
- Yes, sir.

- Why?
- I gave my word.

You're asking me to accept
sensitive information

without any idea
where it comes from.

I could order you to tell me.

And if I told you,
you'd never be able trust me

with anything confidential
knowing that

someone above you
could order me talk.

Alright, go on.

Ever since New Year's,
we've been hearing about

some other major race
on the prowl.

My source tells me
the rumors are true

and there maybe some link
to the Centauri government.

'Now, who or what that link is,
I don't know'

but they're definitely
getting support.

And you think this other race

was behind that assault
on Quadrant 14?

It's possible.

If it's true, they won't want

that information to get out.

What information?
All we have here is supposition.

Sheridan's rule number 29

always make your opponent think

you know more
than you really know.

'Now, if your source is right'

we may be able to play a bluff.

Majesty, we have wonderful news.

We have retaken the Narn Colony

in Quadrant 14.

'It fell within
a matter of hours'

'and not one of our people
was hurt'

or killed in the process.

All of homeworld is rejoicing.

We are again what we should be.

All we lack is your blessing.

[whispering]

[beeping]

He's dead.

What did he say?

He said, "Continue.

Take my people
back to the stars."

[door shuts]

Mollari.

What did he say, really?

He said..

...that we are both damned.

Well..

It's a small enough price
to pay for immortality.

[laughing]

[dramatic music]

[door opens]

[footsteps approaching]

(John)
'Ambassador?'

We think we have an idea
of how we can help.

'I've called a council meeting.'

'I hope you'll come.'

Sheridan.

I will attend.

Thank you..

...for stopping me.

[sighs]

Ambassador Mollari, what about
the Narn civilian population?

I'm told there are over
a quarter of a million of them

at the colony.

Now, will you let them
return to the Narn homeworld?

Oh, no,
I'm afraid we can't do that

but I am sure that my government

will find some productive
activity for them.

Forced labor camps.

A simple retraining.

We have no desire
to misuse anyone.

I should mention that
I've just received permission

by my government

to send observers to the colony.

Their job will be
to monitor the treatment

of the civilian population.

They are not welcome.

But we're sending them anyway

unless you'd like
to try shooting down

an Earthforce transport.

Personally,
I'd advise against it.

My people
aren't looking for another war

but they don't take kindly
to being shot at.

The observers
will assess the situation

interview the survivors

and put together a full report

including as much as
they can find out

about how the colony
was conquered

so quickly.

I'm sure we'd all be interested
to find out

how you did this, ambassador.

And trust me, if those observers
do go there..

...they will find out.

I believe..

I believe that I may be able
to convince my government

to allow the colony's civilian
population to leave the area

and safely return
to the Narn homeworld

as a gesture of goodwill.

That would remove the need
for observers from Earth.

Wouldn't you agree, captain?

[chuckles]

Under those conditions, yes.

I'm sure
your gesture of goodwill

will be appreciated
for what it is, ambassador.

Ambassador G'Kar?

[sighs]
Before coming here

communique
from my government.

For a hundred years

the Centauri
occupied our world..

...devastated it.

We swore we would
never let that happen again.

This attack
on our largest civilian colony

has inflicted terrible damage
and loss of life.

They've crossed a line
we cannot allow them to cross.

As a result, two hours ago

my government
officially declared war

against the Centauri Republic.

Our hope for peace is over.

We are now at war.

We are now at war.

[dramatic music]

And the unfortunate death
of the prime minister

so soon after the emperor

has had the effective tilt in
the balance of power back home.

Several competing families
have been neutralized

leaving the emperor's nephew
to claim the throne

a young man who feels as we do
about the future.

For the first time
in a hundred years, ambassador

our people
are on the right track again.

And we have you
to thank for it.

You will find
the new emperor's gratitude

most rewarding.

- Good day, Mollari.
- Good day, Refa.

(Vir)
'I'm surprised.'

You could have asked
to be named to the Royal Court.

It would have put you
in a position

to become emperor
yourself someday.

That's what you want, isn't it?

[grunting]

[groaning]

No, I have no desire
to be emperor.

No, I prefer to work

behind the scenes.

The reward is nearly as great..

...and the risk far, far less.

(Garibaldi)
So I wanna thank you again
for you help.

You may have saved the lives
of a quarter million Narns.

So then you will give us
the cooperation we need?

On one condition.

I want you to keep me informed

as to what you and the other
rangers hear out there.

We've got a shooting war
on our hands

so we can use
all the information we can get.

Consider it done

as long as you keep
our presence here a secret.

You got a deal.

Oh. One last thing.

Aside from me, does anybody else
know you're here?

Just one other.

(male #2)
'Hello, old friend.'

[theme music]