All language subtitles for Babylon 5 2x22.The.Fall.of.Night

[dramatic music]

Target acquired.
Lock it on.

[beeping]

Firing.

[gunfire]

(female #1)
'That's a fox one, C and C.'

(Ivanova)
'Confirmed, Delta Seven.'

'You're dead, Zeta leader.'

Damn it!

Good shooting, Delta Seven.
Are you okay?

(female #1)
'I started to black out,
for a second, but it passed.'

Alright,
everyone pay attention

and learn
from Zeta leader's mistakes.

Now, if the enemy
does something unexpected

don't try and keep the lock on
get out of the line of fire

'before you try
re-acquiring your target.'

And remember this,
some aliens can handle G-forces

better than we can,
and the Centauri are willing to

put their fighters on autopilot

and risk blacking out

if it gives them the optimum
firing position

when they come out.

[beeping]

(Ivanova)
'Captain, this is C and C, we've
got an emergency back here.'

'Recommend you head back
to the barn.'

Alright. On my way.

Zeta leader, you and the rest
of Zeta Squadron

continue practicing this
maneuver until you get it right.

(male #1)
'Yes, sir.'

[indistinct chatter]

Sometimes I get so close

and yet it seems I'm shut out
of the important things.

It's a useless feeling.

The ambassador is definitely
going through some changes.

- He even looks different.
- Indeed.

And now with the military
starting to stampede

over everyone
and everything.

People coming and going
and secret meetings.

You never know
what it's all about

until later when it's too late.

And they never listen to us.

- Makes me nervous.
- Makes me nervous.

Same time tomorrow?

Sure.

- Captain?
- Yeah?

The Drazi and Pak'ma'ra
ambassadors

are waiting in your office.

They say it's absolutely urgent.

- Oh.
- How's the squad doing?

Good, but they should be better.

I want all our fighters
put through training exercises

three times a week, from now on.

With everything that's going on

we need them
in top fighting condition.

I'll see to it personally

and if they don't get any better

I'll start issuing live ammo.

That should have a very
inspirational effect.

Are you sure about this,
ambassador?

Yes, most sure.
You do not mistake.

The Centauri have invaded
both our territories.

They have taken
one of our listening posts.

They say
they have liberated it.

We hear, they are preparing

to attack other races,
other worlds.

War is spreading. Soon,
perhaps they even attack you.

(Sheridan)
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]

[dramatic music]

Ambassador Mollari,
as you requested.

Captain, I will have you know,
I was in the middle--

What the hell do you think
you are doing?

Do not address me
in that tone of voice.

I came here out of good will.
Because I was told--

Your forces are moving in
on the Drazi and the Pak'ma'ra.

You are destabilizing
the whole area.

What's wrong?

Bombing the Narn back to the
Stone Age wasn't enough for you?

We are trying to stabilize
the region, captain.

Putting a buffer zone
around the Centauri Republic

will lessen tensions

and decrease
the risk of conflict.

You call it a buffer zone.
The Drazi call it an invasion.

They're exaggerating.

We are merely establishing
a presence.

'Well, where does
that presence end?'

Tell me that, ambassador.

Show me on the map
where it's going to end.

Londo..

[sighs]
Everything is falling apart

and the Centauri
are at the center of it all.

Can't your people see that?

see that?

I do not have to listen to this.

Your authority ends
at Babylon 5, captain.

Do not start getting
delusions of grandeur.

You will not survive them.

He's not the Londo
I used to know anymore.

He used to be
you could talk to the guy

you could reason with him.

Okay, he was a pain in the butt

but he was our pain in the butt.
And now..

You're the closest thing
he has to a friend here.

Is there any way
to get through to him?

Not as long as he's afraid.

As long as he's afraid?

Yeah.

Look into his eyes sometime.

He can see how fast
things are moving.

For Londo, it's like being stuck
on a wild horse.

You don't want to get thrown,
so you hang on ever harder.

He's trapped,
you know, half the time

I'm so furious with the guy,
I could break his neck.

The other half,
I feel sorry for him.

[clicks tongue]
So, what do you figure
on doing about this?

I made a full report
to Earthdome.

[smirks]

They could ignore the problem

as long as it was just the Narn
and Centauri fighting it up

but with the other races
getting involved..

[beeping]

Sheridan.

(Ivanova)
'We just had an Earthforce ship'

'carrying a VIP
come through the gate.'

'It's Frederick Lantz
from the Ministry of Peace.'

On my way.

Well, what do you know?

Maybe somebody actually
read my report for a change.

Don't hold your breath.

Oh, I could sleep for a week.

Every time I close my eyes,
all I see are tac displays

and firing solutions.

Just wish I knew what's
got the captain's so rattled.

- Maybe it's the ghost.
- What ghost?

Oh, a couple of guys say
they saw something in hyperspace

coming back from a job
in Sector 14.

'Sounds like they've been
sucking down thruster fumes.'

- Anybody else see it?
- No, just them.

Said it looked like a cross
between a spider

and your worst nightmare.

Get your hand off me.
Don't touch me!

[indistinct chatter]

(male #2)
'Honey, this is nuts..'

Mr. Lantz, welcome.
It's good to see you.

Thank you, captain.

This is Mr. Welles,
my co-director.

He's in charge
of the Night Watch program.

- Pleasure, captain.
- Commander Ivanova.

Charmed, I want you
to set aside an office

made to interview
the Centauri Ambassador

and those in the league
of non-aligned worlds

whose territory
has been infringed.

- Already done.
- Good.

As long as we're here I'd like
to check in on the local members

of the Night Watch.
If that's alright.

No, it's not a problem.

I've assigned Commander Ivanova
as your liaison.

If there's anything you need,
just ask.

Excellent.
Excellent, thank you.

I must say
I'm relieved to see you.

I was afraid Earth
was never gonna get involved

in the Centauri problem.

We can't stand by forever,
you know.

Our voice has to be heard.

But, it never hurts to get
a first hand look

to see what's really
going on out there.

Just to be sure
we're doing the right thing.

Hey, Mitch.

How's it going?

I thought
you Zeta Squadron types

were too good to hangout
with the rest of us.

Oh. Come on.
Who told you that?

Well, one of your crew
called our Furies

bunch of old rust buckets.

Okay, so we didn't
have our fighters

hand delivered
by the president.

Whoa, whoa. I'm not getting
into any of this.

I got no problem with anybody

who jumps into a Starfury
and rides fire.

Besides, Scuttlebutt is that

we're getting
new Furies in next year

and you're next
in line to get them.

'Come on. I just want to talk.'

About what?

The ghost.

- I don't have to--
- It was jet black.

A shade of black so deep, your
eye just kinda slides off it

and it shimmered
when you looked at it.

A spider big as death
and twice as ugly.

When it flies past, it's like
you hear a scream in your mind.

I saw it, too.

Go on.

It killed Commander Galus.

I heard about Galus.

Not about this.

I filed a report,
but when it happened

my systems were blown out,
so I couldn't record anything.

There was nobody out there
to back me up. No evidence.

'They figured he got hit
by a hyperspace shock wave.'

I swore I'd prove
something was out there

like nothing
we've ever seen before.

I tried looking for it on my own

but the captain told me
to lay off.

I got to find it,
prove what happened.

Look, pal, if you
really saw this thing

you'd have to be out of your
mind to go out looking for it.

Maybe.

I've set aside the council
chambers for separate interviews

with the Drazi
and Pak'ma'ra ambassadors.

You'll have complete privacy.

Good.
Uh, pen, pen.

Ah, pen.

'Ah, thank you.'

Looks like an antique.

My wife gave it to me
last Christmas.

Do you realize it's almost
Christmas back home?

It's easy to forget out here.

We don't have seasons
in Babylon 5.

But I noticed.

Have you ever been to the Winter
Solstice Festival in Geneva?

It's quite marvelous

fireworks, and songs,
and costumes

and food as far as
the eye can see.

And the children.

How many grandchildren
do you have?

Hmm? Oh.

Does it show?

Yeah, in the dark.

Well, that's why
I'm here, you know.

To give them a legacy
from the old man..

...a better world.

And you, any children?

Oh, no, no.

'But family, though, yes?'

No, not anymore.

The war?

Among other things, yes.

So you understand.

Yes, there's been
enough death.

Time for something better.

Well, we must hurry.

Uh.. Ah.

Don't want to keep
anyone waiting.

Captain, picking up a jump point
forming in Sector 39.

That's on the other side
of the planet

where nobody but us can see it.

Yes, sir.

Whoever it is
doesn't want to be noticed.

Opening now.

Reading one Narn heavy cruiser.
She's hailing us.

Put her through.

This is War Leader Na'kal

of the Star Cruiser G'tok.

'Are you Captain Sheridan?'

Yes...if you'll forgive
my saying so

I didn't know any Narn heavy
cruisers had survived the war.

We were on deep patrol,
evaluating potential targets

when the Centauri
struck Homeworld.

Since then, we have been
fighting for our lives.

Alone, without reinforcements

we will eventually be
hunted down and destroyed..

...but with the
support of others

we may one day help
liberate Homeworld.

To achieve that end,
we must remain free

and Babylon 5 is our only hope.

We have expended the last
of our energy in getting here.

We request sanctuary.

[doorbell rings]

Yes.

Commander, I hope
I'm not disturbing you.

No. It's fine.
What can I do for you?

I just thought we could talk
for a moment, informally.

Well, this is about as informal
as I get. Please, have a seat.

- Would you like some tea?
- Thank you, no.

Tell me, commander,
are you happy here?

Happy? Yes, I suppose so.

We've been so busy
around here lately

I really haven't
given it much thought.

Oh, I wish you would.

You see I like to know
as much as I possibly can

about the people I work with,
and your record is exemplary.

You've worked your way up
through the ranks

without a patron,
without connections

just through hard work

and now you're a commander on
a high-profile base like this.

'You should be proud.'

Well, thank you.

So, I was wondering what you
thought your next step might be.

Well, for the time being

I'm very happy right here.

Five years down the road..

I don't know.

Maybe running Babylon 5

if the captain
decides to move on.

Although the idea
of captaining a starship

has a certain appeal.

Why?

Well, the Night Watch
is becoming

more important back home.

We have considerable support
within Earthdome.

The way you're going,
I have every confidence

that you'll get that starship
within five years or so

but...why not shave
a year or two off that?

We could do that for you.

In exchange for?

Your support, your help.

Your position here
could benefit us

as much as we can help you.

You have access to
certain information

certain reports
about the comings and goings

of various ships,
people, and cargo

activities which may strike you

as potentially dangerous
or disloyal.

You could be of
great service to Earth.

Does Mr. Lantz
know about this conversation?

No, no, no, no.

The Night Watch is a separate
division of the ministry.

I just thought
we should be discreet.

Of course.

Mr. Wells..

...as you say

I have access
to a great deal of information

so I've been very much aware
of the Night Watch

for some time now.

What I saw worried me.

And now I see that
my worries were justified.

Oh, commander--

I've gotten where I am
through hard work and loyalty.

Loyalty to the people
I work with

loyalty to Earth, and loyalty
to the ideals of the alliance.

What you're asking
violates all three.

Okay, so maybe it takes me a few
more years to get my own ship

but one way or another
I'll get there

and when I do,
I'll have done it honestly

without selling out a friend
or betraying a confidence.

My hands are clean.
Are yours?

[chuckles]

You really don't understand,
but that's alright.

The offer will remain
open indefinitely.

Fine.

Open.

[door opens]

- And no one else knows of this?
- Not yet.

The ship is holding position
on the other side of Epsilon 3

where incoming ships
won't see it.

Since all outside
data comes through here

no one will see it
until we want them to.

Oh, thank you, captain.

This is the first good news I've
had since the occupation began.

Will you give them sanctuary?

I can't see any reason
why not.

Right now we're giving them
equipment to make repairs.

After that's done,
I'll formally notify Mr. Lantz.

Mr. Lantz?

He's here from the
Ministry of Peace back home.

He's looking
into the Centauri problem.

Then Earth is
ready to take sides?

I sure hope so.

Do you think
I could speak to him?

Hmm. I don't see why not.

He'll be in the council chambers
till 7:00.

Thank you, captain.
I'll go and prepare.

[dramatic music]

So this is strictly
an informal meeting.

I'm glad to see
we're adding new members

to the Night Watch

even though I don't recall
seeing any recent reports

from you, Mr. Allen.

Well, there hasn't
been much to report.

How strange.

Your associates
have filed reports.

One of them describes
potentially disloyal acts

on the part of a store owner
in the Zocalo

one Xavier Darabuto?

Well, he said he thought
the new regs on imports

were a little nuts,
but I don't think--

Sedition comes
in small packages

as well as large ones,
Mr. Allen.

Now, perhaps this store owner
is nothing more

than a vaguely
dissatisfied citizen

but how can we tell
the real troublemakers

from the innocent bystanders
unless we're kept informed.

Well, I thought we could
exercise our own discretion.

Of course you can.

But the Night Watch exists
to protect our people

from misinformation
and harmful ideas.

Sometimes those harmful ideas
can be very subtle.

You might not recognize them,
but we will.

I know. I just..

I have reports from the others
on dock workers

consistently late for work,
sabotaging efficiency.

'Several of your lurkers
have spoken to reporters'

about poor conditions here
and at home.

Two more shop owners
have openly criticized

presidential decisions.

Have you nothing to report?

Well, I guess, uh..

I guess I haven't been
thinking in those terms

I'm not sure
I'm really comfortable with it.

Well, let's make it easy
for you, shall we?

Can you verify the report

about the store owner
that I mentioned?

He's already been named,
so you wouldn't be adding

anything new, just confirming
what we already know.

Uh..

I guess, uh..

I mean, yeah,
yeah, I heard him talking

but it's just talk.

That's fine.

There, you see?

That wasn't so bad.

You learn.
You're flexible.

You show great promise,
Mr. Allen.

Great promise, indeed.

[dramatic music]

I brought it.

Wasn't able to get my gun camera
around in time to get a picture

but my sensors
picked up a change

in local hyperspace
when we went by.

It left behind a trail
of neutrino emissions

'like nothing
I've ever seen before.'

It's all here.

Just configure your sensors

to look
for the signature emissions.

If it's there, sooner or later,
you'll find it.

- Thanks.
- Don't thank me.

You go out
looking for that thing

you're looking for death.

From now on,
I've got no part in this.

Well, thank you again,
ambassador.

You've been most helpful.

That covers everyone in the
league of non-aligned worlds.

Yes, I think I'm now ready

to speak with Ambassador Mollari
if you'd take me.

Ah, Commander Ivanova,
I've been looking for you.

I take it this is Mr. Lantz.

Uh, yes, yes.
How can I help you?

This is G'kar

formerly Ambassador G'kar
of the Narn regime.

I understand
you've come here to investigate

the situation with the Centauri.

Uh, well, yes,
within certain guidelines.

If I could speak to you
for just five minutes.

No, I'm afraid that's not
possible at the moment.

- But if you'll just--
- No, I'm sorry.

Maybe later. Commander.

[sighs]

The repairs are going slowly.

With our energy resources
down to almost nothing

our medical systems
are barely functioning.

We are unable to give
proper care and attention

to the sick and wounded.

What if you took your
jump engines off-line?

If we shut down the engines

it would take some time
to reactivate them.

'It would leave us open
and vulnerable to attack.'

As long as you're in Babylon 5
Space, we'll protect you.

You have my word.

Take care of your people.

We will take the engines
off-line now.

Thank you, captain.

(Lantz)
Captain Sheridan.

Uh, Mr. Lantz.
What can I do for you?

I've just received
some very disturbing reports.

And I was hoping you could
shed some light on them.

I understand
you've been conducting

fighter exercises all week.

That's correct. We have to keep
our squads at peak efficiency.

A-and I've heard from Mr. Welles

that you have been using
Centauri combat models.

- How did you find--
- 'That's not important.'

Is it true?

Have you been
teaching your forces

to fight the Centauri?

Well, with everything
that's been going on

it seemed prudent.

No. Now this must stop at once.

This jeopardizes everything,
my entire mission.

I don't understand,
you were sent here

to investigate the Centauri.

Yes, well, I had to
look at the situation

before I could proceed.

However, I'm satisfied
with what I've seen.

I've contacted Earthdome

and they have
authorized me to proceed.

Proceed with what?

I'm here to sign
a non-aggression treaty

with the Centauri.

Before I leave here

there will be
an Earth-Centauri alliance

'that will guarantee
peace for Earth.'

We will, at last
know peace in our time.

[dramatic music]

Mr. Welles, I'm sorry
I missed the meeting

but there's something
you should know.

I can't believe it.

A non-aggression treaty
with the Centauri?

I mean, that's like trying
to make nice with a piranha.

Sooner or later it's gonna
turn around and bite you.

All this does
is get us out of the way

so the Centauri
can move in on the other worlds.

Earth wants peace and they're
willing to sacrifice

everybody else
in order to get it.

You know, I can
remember the first time

I put on this uniform.

I felt ten feet tall

whole
galaxy before breakfast.

Now I look at it,
it's just cloth.

I don't know what it means
anymore, what it stands for.

You know, it's going to be a new
year in little over a week.

Maybe 2260 is the year
that we redefine it

'make it mean
something again.'

Which reminds me..

Merry Christmas.

Happy Hanukkah.
Whatever.

What.. Oh, I-I can't.

Yeah, you can.

Thank you.

Really, I, uh..

I don't really
have one of these.

[clears throat]

[chuckles]

What is it?

It's shrapnel
from the Black Star.

I checked
with the Earthforce archives

they actually had
a few pieces in storage.

Took a little doing
but I managed

to talk them
into giving me one.

Why?

Everyone said
it was impossible to take out

a Minbari war cruiser,
but you did it.

The way things are going, I
figured it would might be nice

to have a reminder that
the impossible is possible.

Captain Sheridan.

I demand to speak
with you at once.

What is it now, ambassador?

I have just been informed
that you have been sheltering

a Narn heavy cruiser.

'You will turn it and its crew
over to us at once.'

I'm sorry, ambassador.

Your signal is breaking up,
I'll have to call you back.

- Captain--
- 'End.'

Run diagnostic.

[beeping]

How the hell did he find out?

It must've been Welles.

He's got people everywhere.

Damn it! Come on.

Londo wouldn't come out
in the open with this

unless he'd already
warned his government.

Company is coming.

Open up a channel
to the Narn ship.

Got to get him out of here fast.

Online.

Na'kal, how long before
your jump engines are repaired?

Not for some time. Why?

The Centauri know you're here.

- Can you navigate at all?
- Yes, but--

Jump point opening.

[dramatic music]

Centauri battle cruiser
is demanding

we turn over the Narn warship
to their custody.

Stand by.
Keep this channel open.

They're taking their position
between us and the jumpgate

blocking the way out.

I've got Ambassador Mollari
on the link.

(Sheridan)
'Stall him.'

I gave him my word
that we would protect them

as long as they're
in our jurisdiction.

I'm not about to
break that promise.

Launch Zeta Squad, tell them
to surround the Narn ship.

Scrambling fighters.

[alarm blaring]

[indistinct clamoring]

Captain.

Captain, what are you doing?
I just heard--

The treaty hasn't been
announced or formalized yet.

I promised them sanctuary.

And once again
you're jeopardizing

everything I've worked for!

I'm sorry.

Will someone please escort
Mr. Lantz

off the command deck?

(Ivanova)
'Zeta Squadron
ready for launch.'

Launch.

[whooshing]

Put Ambassador Mollari through.

Captain Sheridan.

The Narn warship
is under my protection.

I have guaranteed
the right of free passage.

Once its engines are repaired
it will leave Babylon 5 space.

After that,
it's no business of ours.

'I've assigned a squad of
fighters to escort the cruiser'

'safely out of Babylon 5 space.'

You tell your cruiser
to withdraw at once.

They open fire
on any of our fighters

I will respond
with deadly force.

End.

Send a copy
of that last transmission

to the Centauri Battle Cruiser

then activate defense grid.

[instrumental music]

Our fighters are in position.

Can you move
toward the jumpgate?

Yes, but not very quickly.

(Sheridan)
'Give me the best you can.'

[dramatic music]

Centauri Battle Cruiser
is changing position

'moving to intercept.'

'Weapons system is active'

gun ports are open.

Are they targeting our fighters?

Targeting the Narn vessel

Zeta Squadron...and us.

Return the favor.
Target their ship.

(Ivanova)
'Targeting, aye.'

Zeta Squadron, stand by.
Continue escorting her out.

If you are fired upon,
return fire.

- 'Fire at will.'
- Confirmed, Babylon Control.

Heat 'em up, people.

Close blast doors.

(male #3)
'Centauri Weapons System
locking on.'

They're trying to provoke us
into making the first move.

- I don't think so.
- They got an energy spike.

Oh, hell.

[gunfire]

Interceptors, fire!

[gunfire continues]

Zeta One through Five,
break and attack.

'Everybody else with me.'

Interceptors running hot.

Ninety percent capacity
and dropping.

They're getting through.

[gunfire continues]

[yells]

Launch everything we've got!
Time on target.

Time on target, aye.
Hold on.

[gunfire]

[intense music]

Registering massive damage
to Centauri vessel.

Scramble all medical ships.
There's still time.

It's too late.

[explosion]

Oh, my God.

[music continues]

The Centauri are furious
over this incident.

What was I supposed to do

stand by and let them
blow this place to bits?

You destroyed
a Centauri warship!

You're damn straight!

And if I hadn't,
you and I wouldn't be here

to have this conversation.

They fired first, Mr. Lantz.

I have an obligation
to protect this station.

You had no business
helping a Narn cruiser.

Are you telling me
to disobey regulations?

What regulations?

General order 47,
Earthforce personnel

are required
to answer distress calls

and assist any vessel

not currently involved
in hostilities against Earth.

'Now, it may not have been
politically convenient'

but morally and legally
it was the right decision.

The Centauri Government
accuses you of moving Babylon 5

from neutrality
to a pro-Narn position.

If I may interject.

Captain Sheridan
is correct in his assessment.

He acted in accord
with Earthforce regulations.

I've spoken
with the joint chiefs

'and they support his actions.'

Thank you.

However, the decisions

leading up to those actions
are another matter entirely.

Had we been informed as soon
as the Narn cruiser appeared

there would've been time
to inform the Centauri.

Who wouldn't have had to find
out about it second-hand.

In the spirit
of our newly formed treaty

we then could've turned
over the warship

while allowing
the crew itself sanctuary.

They wouldn't have cooperated

they'd have just shown up
earlier and done the same thing.

You can't reason with them.

Now, you're quite
wrong there, captain.

We have reasoned with them

and they've shown
great patience.

Now, despite their loss,
and given the fact

that their ship did fire first

they're willing
to drop the whole matter

in exchange for an apology.

Apologize for doing my job?
Like hell.

(Welles)
'This isn't a request, captain.'

It's a direct order from the
joint chiefs and the president.

Now, you have
two choices, apologize

or disobey a direct order
from your superiors.

As this would be an
act of insubordination

you would be removed
from your position

and someone more...reasonable

would be installed
to replace you.

We've arranged for a meeting
of the various ambassadors

in one hour, in the Zen Garden.

As settings go,
it's better suited

to offering the olive branch
and more public.

[scoffs]

I suppose this, uh..

...apology is already written.

No need. You can phrase
the apology any way you see fit.

As with everything else

it's the thought that counts.

(female #2)
'Zeta leader, any idea how long'

'we're supposed to stay
with this thing?'

Just until she's clear
of another gate

and we're sure
nobody is following us.

[computer beeping]

Computer, what have you got?

[automated message]
'Registering unusual changes
in local hyperspace'

'matching provided
specifications.'

'Neutrino emissions up
eight percent.'

This is Zeta leader.

Breaking off
to investigate something.

Stay on course.
I'll catch up.

(female #2)
'Confirmed.'

[sighs]

[clears throat]

I apologize.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry we had to
defend ourselves

against an unwarranted attack.

I'm sorry that your crew
was stupid enough

to fire on a station

filled with a quarter
million civilians

including your own people.

And I'm sorry
I waited as long as I did

before I blew them all
straight to hell.

As with everything else..

...it's the thought that counts.

[computer beeping]

Gotcha.

Computer,
follow unidentified ship.

Begin recording.

[instrumental music]

[indistinct chatter]

[instrumental music]

[chatter continues]

G'kar, you shouldn't be here.

I heard what happened.

I thought if I spoke
on Sheridan's behalf.

That may not be wise.

I still have a few supporters in
the league, they would listen.

[automated message]
'Being scanned
by unidentified ship.'

'Changing course.'

Attach homing beacon
and eject system record.

[screaming]

(man on PA)
Welcome to Coretrans.
Please watch your step.

This is a low gravity area.

Please hold handrails
at all times.

[speaking in foreign language]

[instrumental music]

[indistinct chatter]

(woman on PA)
Approaching station two.

Please stand away
from the doors.

[music continues]

[indistinct chatter]

[beeping]

Computer, emergency override.

Open shuttle doors!

[beeping]

[explosion]

[indistinct chatter]

In Valen's name.

Oh, my God.

Emergency alert. We've had an
explosion in the core shuttle.

We need rescue jet packs,
and we need 'em now.

What are you trying to do?

He's is more or less weightless

but the ground is rotating
at 60 miles an hour

if we can't catch him
he'll be killed by the impact.

But you won't have time.

Kosh, you know
what is at stake.

If you're going to do anything,
you must do it now.

[beeping]

(female #3)
'Suiting up. We'll get there
in two minutes.'

We don't have two minutes,
you've got 30 seconds.

(female #3)
'We can't do it.'

[instrumental music]

Valaria!

Droshalla.

G'lan.

[music continues]

[music continues]

Kosh?

[doorbell rings]

Yes?

I just wanted to see
how you were doing.

Fine. Fine.

The whole station is talking
about what happened.

Every race that was in the
garden saw something different

yet...the same.

A being of light.

Yes.

Each according
to his or her type.

But it was Kosh, wasn't it?

That's what he meant
when he said

that if he left
his encounter suit

he'd be recognized by everybody.

For millions of years

the Vorlons have visited
other worlds

guided them, and, uh..

Manipulated us?

Programmed us so that
when we saw them

we would react the right way?

It is, as you say,
a matter of perspective.

What matters is that
he has revealed himself

to those who understand

you, me, and those
who have been watching.

The shadows will know
what Kosh has done.

They will worry, afraid that
he would not reveal himself

unless the Vorlons were prepared
to stand against them.

- Are they?
- I do not think so.

But as long as
the shadows believe

the rest of us are unaware
of their existence

we have time to prepare.

Then I just hope that nobody
finds out about them until..

Captain,
Zeta Squad just got back.

Lieutenant Keffer is missing.

[dramatic music]

It was G'lan.
I saw him with my own eyes.

He swooped down
as was told in the old stories.

No. Not G'lan.

Droshalla, whose light
fills the world.

Doesn't matter. It was a good
sign for the coming year.

This place has been blessed.

And you, Ambassador Mollari,
what did you see?

Nothing.

I saw..

...nothing.

(Ivanova)
It was the end
of the Earth year 2259.

And the war was upon us.

As anticipated,
a few days after

the Earth-Centauri treaty
was announced

the Centauri widened their war

to include many
of the non-aligned worlds.

And there was another war
brewing closer to home.

A personal one
whose cost would be higher

than any of us could imagine.

[indistinct chatter]

(Ivanova)
We came to this place
because Babylon 5 was our last

best hope for peace.

By the end of 2259,
we knew that it had failed.

But in so doing,
it became something greater.

As the war expanded, it became
our last best hope for victory.

Because sometimes peace
is another word for surrender

and because secrets
have a way of getting out.

(male #4)
'When our ship encountered
a distress beacon'

'attached to an Earthforce
recording device'

'these images,
released exclusively to ISN'

'were found on that recording.'

'Strategic analysts
in Earthdome have indicated'

'they don't know
who this new race might be'

'but promised to find out.'

[theme music]