All language subtitles for Babylon 5 5x01.No.Compromises.mkv.stream2

[dramatic music]

(male #1)
'This is Earth Alliance
Destroyer Acheron'

'to Babylon 5.
We've got your package.'

(male #2)
'Confirmed, Acheron.'

'Lieutenant Corwin
is standing by'

'for delivery
in Docking Bay 4.'

(male #1)
'Roger that, Babylon control.'

(male #3)
'Maintenance,
go to Docking Bay 7.'

'Maintenance, to Bay 7.'

Captain Lochley.

Lieutenant David Corwin
at your service.

Lieutenant. I thought
I was going to be met

by the entire command staff.

Yes, ma'am, but, uh

Mr. Garibaldi just
got back from Mars

and even though he's not
technically on staff anymore

Zack Allan is our new
chief of security these days.

He's up to his ears
helping Zack get ready

for Sheridan's inauguration

as president
of the New Alliance.

And Dr. Franklin had
an emergency in Medlab--

Lieutenant, lieutenant.

Is it always like this
around here?

No. No, it, well..

Actually, yes.

It's-it's hectic, ma'am.

Well, a hectic station
is the first sign

of a poorly run station.

We'll change that.

I've got everyone
standing by in C and C

waiting to meet you
as soon as you're settled in.

Good, good.
I wanna jump right in.

Always takes a while when
you have a change in CO.

The sooner we get on
with the transition, the better.

If there's anything you need
to know about the station..

Just personalities,
any internal conflicts

I need to be made aware of.

Beyond that,
I've thoroughly researched

Babylon 5's
operational procedures

personnel records..

I'm, uh, pretty much up to speed
on all the reports.

Uh, with all due respect

there's a lot that
doesn't fit into a report.

Then the report is incomplete.

[sighs]
Just trying to save you
trouble, captain.

It's been my experience
that as long as you run

an efficient operation

don't go looking for trouble,
you'll do just fine.

Oh, that's one of the things
I was trying to tell you.

Around here we don't
have to look for trouble.

On B-5, trouble comes
looking for us.

[indistinct chatter]

[instrumental music]

Time to go.

I just want you to know
it's nothing personal..

...but I need to send
a message to Babylon 5.

That's what you rangers
are for, right?

Carrying messages
from one place to another.

So you're the right person
in the right place

at the right time.

For me, anyway.

[dramatic music]

Oh!

Almost forgot.

Any final words?

We live for the one.

We die for the one.

Well, one out of two ain't bad.

[zapping]

[instrumental music]

(Kosh)
And so it begins..

- There is a hole in your mind.
What do you want?

(G'Kar)
No one here is exactly
what he appears.

(General Hague)
Commander Sinclair
is being reassigned.

(Londo)
Why don't you eliminate
the entire Narn homeworld?

(Elric)
I see a great hand

reaching out of the stars.

Who are you?

President Clark signed
a decree today declaring..

These orders have forced us
to declare independence.

Unless your people get off

their encounter suited butts
and do something.

(Zathras)
You're the one who was.

(Kosh)
If you go to Z'ha'dum,
you will die.

(Lorien)
Why are you here?

Do you have anything
worth living for?

I think of my
beautiful city in flames.

Giants in the playground.

Now get the hell out
of our galaxy!

We are here to place
President Clark

under arrest.

[theme music]

[music continues]

[instrumental music]

Hey.

I thought you were gonna
sleep in a little.

I was about to make breakfast.

I can't.

'I have to get back
to my quarters and change.'

'The new Gaim ambassador
has asked for a meeting'

as soon as possible.

He wants to introduce himself

before the inauguration.
Less awkward that way.

May I ask you a question?

[sighs]
Delenn, you're-you're
living here now

at least part of the time.

Ask whatever you want.

Why are there wet socks

hanging in the shower?

I just washed them.

Don't you use the thermal unit?

For everything else, yes.

I, uh..

I guess
it's kind of a tradition.

See, when I first
joined Earthforce

I was assigned to
the 54th North American unit

and the sergeant
of our squadron..

We used to call him
Sergeant Slaughter

was the toughest,
meanest DI we ever saw

and he used to wash
his own socks every morning.

He told us

"I'm gonna live forever.
You know why?

"Because I never leave
the barracks unless I know

"I've got something to do
when I get back.

"The only kind of man
that gets killed

"is the man who is done doin'

"whatever it is he's doin'.

"And I know I'm gonna
come back alive

"'cause I got socks to wash.

Any of you maggots got
a problem with that?"

I assume you said no.

Ooh, loud and clear.

The next morning at reveille,
we-we came up with

this big ceremony
and we all took a vow

that for as long as
we were in uniform

we would wash our own socks
every morning.

You know, I think
it's the first time I ever saw

old Sergeant Slaughter
actually smile.

The newly elected president
of the Interstellar Alliance

about to be
officially sworn in

washing his own socks?

You're a very strange man,
even for a human.

Why, thank you.

[beeping]

Sheridan. Go.

(Corwin)
'Captain Lochley's aboard, sir.'

'We just got her settled in.'

Uh, good, uh, have her
meet me in my office

in 20 minutes.

Lochley?

Ivanova's replacement.

So much for breakfast.

My place tonight?

Yeah, I guess.

Uh, I am gonna be working
late here, though, tonight.

You know, I hope
this is going to work

alternating between
your place and mine.

Oh, I know, I know.

But, uh, there is no room here
for my belongings

I don't have room for yours

and I should conduct
Minbari business

in Minbari surroundings.

Yeah.

It's good to keep things
separate for now.

Until we can move to
the new facilities on Minbar.

Assuming you're still
comfortable

with that prospect.

I won't lie.

I'm gonna miss this place
when that time comes.

It's going to take me a while

to get used to living
on your world

but we do need
a permanent headquarters

for the Alliance,
and that's the logical choice.

The bottom line is..

...wherever you are..

...is home enough for me.

[giggles]

[instrumental music]

Captain.

Mr. President.

It's good to see you again.

Thank you, sir.

I assume you've received
my orders from Earthdome.

I have. The orders
have been authenticated.

Effective this date,
you have full

and complete authority
in running Babylon 5.

The station is under
your direct command.

Welcome aboard.

Thank you.

Uh, please, be seated.

Uh, do you have any questions
about the arrangement?

Uh, yes, sir,
it's my understanding that

Babylon 5 is to remain
an independent state

pending decision by the Alliance

to formally buy it from Earth.

That's correct.

Then why bring in
someone from Earthforce

to run things?
Why not someone else?

Tradition, for one thing.

For another..

...we're still trying
to heal the wounds

from the civil war back home.

'Putting someone from Earthforce
in charge of B-5'

will help cement us
with the folks back there.

Military and civilian.

That's why I wanted
to make sure you got here

before we started this
silly inauguration business.

In a way, it's saying..

...we're independent.

But we'll always remember
where we came from.

I hear you asked
for me in particular.

Why?

You have handled a number of
potentially dangerous missions

without resorting to force.

You're good with diplomacy
when possible

but you know how to fight
when you have to.

And you speak your mind.

Now, whoever's running B-5
for the next year

is going to be on the hot seat.

I chose you strictly
on your background.

You are the perfect choice.

'Anything else?'

Just one thing.

Obviously, as head
of the Alliance

you call the shots around here.

But I can't be just
a mouthpiece for your decisions.

I'll run this station
my way, or not at all.

'If I'm to carry
the responsibility'

I want the authority
to go with it.

I won't be interfered
with or second-guessed

or micro-managed..

...sir.

Like I said,
you speak your mind.

'Fair enough, captain.'

If it's a political decision

or a decision on behalf
of the Alliance

that's my turf.

The rest is yours.

Thank you.

[beeps]

Lochley. Go ahead.

(Corwin)
'Captain, you'd better
get down to Bay 3.'

'There's something here
you should see.'

On my way.

- I've got--
- I know. Believe me.

I handled a few of those myself

when I was captain here.

We'll talk again later.

Sir..

...I noticed you didn't ask me
which side I was on

during the big fight back home.

You're right. I didn't.

Good day, captain.

(Garibaldi)
'So I don't want
anything to go wrong.'

Now, you gotta seal off this
whole area through to Blue 5.

It's the only way to make sure
that the rotunda is secure.

Yeah, I know. I know.

Last year we had one guy slip
through because the place wasn't

sealed up right. You don't
want that to happen here.

Now, you got diplomats
and ambassadors

from half the old league
of non-aligned worlds here.

- You can't--
- Afford to let that happen.

Michael, will you please
let us handle this?

Not a chance, Zack.

I know this place
better than anybody

and I'm determined that
nothing's gonna go wrong

with Sheridan's inauguration.

- I owe him that much.
- Okay.

Alright, now,
the new Gaim ambassador

make sure he has the right ID.

- 'Check.'
- 'And whatever you do.'

'Don't let him go on and on'

'about those damn Gaim hive..'

[intense music]

We found him floating
outside the station.

He's definitely a ranger.

He was in a commercial stasis
bubble when we picked him up.

But he didn't die
from exposure to space.

- Let me see.
- You might not want to.

I said, let me see.

He had this around him
when he was found.

[eerie music]

[zapping]

[intense music]

[indistinct chatter]

[chatter mutes]

Hello.

- I'm sorry, but I'm--
- 'Working.'

Yes, I can see.

Books, manuals,
directives regulations..

The geometries that circumscribe
your waking life.

Drawn narrower and narrower

until nothing fits
inside them anymore.

My name is Byron.

It's important that you meet me
in Brown 3 in two hours.

Come alone.

Why should I do that?

My people are coming.

[indistinct chatter]

[eerie music]

[beeps]

- Lochley. Go ahead.
- 'Captain Lochley.'

'This is Dr. Franklin.'

'I've finished the autopsy,
and I have the results'

'you were waiting for.'

On my way.

[doorbell chimes]

[chiming]

Just a moment.

Ah.

[chiming]

Yes?

Ah, cap, uh..
That is, Mr. President.

You're up late?

You know, I'm not sure
I'll ever get used

to being called Mr. President.

I understand completely.

Did I ever tell you
that I was not born

with the name G'Kar?

No, you didn't.

It is tradition on my world

to give newborn Narns
temporary names

for the first ten years
of their lives.

The practice came out
of the reality

that life on Narn is very hard

and in the past, many of us
died quite young.

When we reach ten

we choose which of our many
beliefs we want to follow.

G'Quon, G'Lan, Na'Kili, others..

And from that
we pick our true name.

Well, perhaps the name
we call you now

is your true name.

So, Mr. President
...what can I do for you?

Well, I was thinking about
that book you're writing.

I've already heard
several of your people

quoting it, and, uh..

Well, Mr. Garibaldi
says it's very well written.

Well, I-I'm sorry, there's just

the one copy for now and, well..

...when I loaned it
to Mr. Garibaldi

it came back with
coffee stains. I can't--

No, no, no. That's-that's
alright, that's alright.

Don't worry.
It's not why I'm here.

I was going over
the swearing-in ceremony

that we've got coming up

and there are two things
we still don't have.

An oath of office..

...and for lack of a better term

a declaration of principles
for the New Alliance.

Now, this kind of job
is going to require

a very special kind of writing.

Many times you have spoken

with tremendous eloquence
in the council chambers.

When your world fell
to the Centauri

the words you spoke
made the hair

on the back of my neck stand up.

So..

...I would like you
to write the oath

and the declaration
of principles.

Well, I'm flattered.

Also terrified. Th-this
is a great responsibility.

I know, but I can't
think of anyone

more suited to the job.

Well, then you shall have it!

I shall dedicate myself
to nothing else

from now until the inauguration.

Well, thank you.

I will not sleep,
eat, drink, nothing!

The words and I will be
locked in mortal combat

until one of us surrenders.

- Well--
- Now go. Go on.

I have to give myself
over to my muse. Goodbye.

'I'll be in touch. Bye.'

So, what killed him?

Well, a single shot
from a PPG at close range

directly to the heart.

Superheated helium
tore through his ribcage

incinerated most of his heart

and fused
the 15th and 16th vertebrae.

How long?

Pending more tests, I'd have to
say less than a week.

But Maint-Bot records indicate
that the body

wasn't out in space, more than

six or seven hours
before it was found.

Meaning he was killed elsewhere
and then dumped outside.

That's correct.

So somebody wanted him
to be found here.

The question is why.

Unknown, but what I do know

is that everything
I've seen here

points to a disciplined,
careful, well-trained killer.

Now, that PPG hit to the chest

was in the exact spot
to cause instantaneous death.

Whoever did this,
is very good at what he does.

Do you think
this has anything to do

with Sheridan's inauguration?

I don't know. Maybe.

[beeps]

Go ahead.

(Corwin)
'Captain, you said
you wanted me'

'to remind you
about an appointment.'

On my way. Uh, if you get

any more information.
Be sure and let me know.

I will. Uh-uh, hey, captain,
it's nice to meet you.

Hello.

[intense music]

Thank you for coming.

I came because your little
performance earlier

was pretty clear indication
that you're a telepath.

A strong one.

Therefore potentially dangerous

which is why
I didn't come alone.

We are unarmed.

And I assure you
we mean you no harm.

We refuse to have
anything to do

with violence or technology.

Ours is a simple way,
as you will discover.

- They're clean.
- Alright.

So what do you want?

A place to call home.

My friends and I
are all telepaths.

'More will come soon.'

Rogues?

We refused to join
the Psi Corps, yes.

We tried working
through the resistance

but their ways are not ours

so we slipped away.

Quietly, creating our
own lives on other worlds.

Because, we can never go home.

Our lives have been spent
in constant transit

wandering from world to world.

'We have come here.'

Because an independent Babylon 5
may be the closest thing

we will ever find to our home.

We want to put out the word
to others of our kind

have them gather here in safety.

In time..

...we will create
a small colony

until one day, when we go out
to create a world of our own.

A homeland..

...for those who have
no other home.

That's a tall order.

Perhaps.

But where is it written
that all our dreams

must be small ones?

Do you speak for all of them?

These. And more yet to come.

This is Sarah.

Bright and beautiful.

'The somber David.'

'The last of his family'

'the rest hunted down
and murdered by Psi Corps.'

'William.'

'Shy but really quite
interesting'

'once you get to know him.'

'Cynthia and Rosa.'

'Closer than sisters.'

And Simon.

Special Simon, we call him.

'Say hello, Simon.'

[instrumental music]

Flowers.

I saw flowers.

'Then he likes you.'

'He only gives flowers
as a gift'

'to the people he likes.'

'He can remember everything
he's ever seen'

heard, smelt, or touched

from the moment he was born.

And he can project
those memories

into someone else's mind.

Share a part of himself

in the most intimate way
imaginable.

I saw the flowers he gave you.

I'd say he's quite fond of you.

Thank you.

(Byron)
'He doesn't talk.'

Not even to us.

Not even in here.

He doesn't look well.

'It's been a long trip.'

Well, bring him to Medlab.

He's a minor.
He should be checked out.

Of course.

We can do a lot
for you, captain.

'We can earn our keep.'

Work for you. Help you.

All we need is a place to stay.

A place to call home..

...until we one day
can find a place

to make our home.

The queens thank you
for your help in this, Delenn.

It's not a problem, Lesharr.

The Gaim were a great help to us

in our fight against the shadows

and will continue to be strong
allies under the Alliance.

If we can offer any
further help to your colonies

please let us know.

Thank you.
The queens be with you.

[beeping]

Computer, play waiting messages.

(automated voice)
'Stand by.
Text message number one.'

[intense music]

'Voice message number two.'

(male #5)
'Hello, Sheridan.'

'I-I know that you're supposed
to be a big history buff.'

'I know that you're a fan
of President Lincoln.'

'Did you know that he was sure
that he would die in office?'

'That as president,
he had to pay the price'

'for the lives of all
the soldiers who died'

'fighting his war?'

'Some say that Roosevelt felt
that he would not make it'

'out of office alive
with so many dead'

'under his leadership.'

'President Kyoshi'

'of the Eastern Block,
50 years ago'

'dying in office three days'

'after the war
of the Shining Star ended.'

'It is the job of a president'

'to pay the price
for his people..'

'...and his decisions.'

Computer, what's the source
of these transmissions?

(automated voice)
'Unknown. System records
altered. Unable to trace.'

(male #5)
'You started the civil war
back home, Sheridan.'

'The people who died
are your responsibility'

and I'm here to make sure
you pay the price

for your actions,
and to make sure you know why.

You won't know
where it's coming

or when.
But it's coming.

And as strong
as you think you are..

...the one thing you
can't stop is the lone gunman

determined to kill you

even if he gets killed
in the process.

I'm that man, Sheridan.

Maybe I'll go to hell
for that, but if I do

I'm taking you
to hell with me.

[beeps]

(Dr. Franklin)
'He's slightly dehydrated.'

'And malnourished
for some time now.'

We are refugees, doctor.

Eating out is not a luxury
we can afford.

As you know.
You treated many of my kind.

Vocal cords are intact
but atrophied.

No apparent nerve damage,
so he can speak.

He just chooses not to.
And why is that?

Simon came to us
last year on Mars.

He was a tunnel rat
living in the ducts

and pipelines beneath Mars One.

'We know he endured
some terrible trauma'

'during those years.'

We've never asked.

When he chooses
to speak of it, he will.

And if he doesn't?

Then he alone will
bear the pain of it.

But we are here for him

if he should ever
change his mind.

- I saw--
- 'Yes.'

And that is all
he will let any of us see.

We have no idea who she was.

Only that he feels
guilt for her death

and hopes to make up
for it someday.

Alright, I'm going to, uh,
set up a series of treatments

to get him back up to snuff.
Vitamins, hormone therapy.

- 'We can afford little.'
- That's alright.

We'll take care of it.

- Then we can go?
- Yes, you can go. Franklin.

(Lochley)
'Doctor, we're having
an emergency meeting'

'in 20 minutes. Can you attend?'

Yeah, I'll be right there.
Now, e..

(Garibaldi)
'We can't go stumbling around
in the dark here.'

We know there is a danger.

I can't go along
with postponing the ceremony.

Just for a few days until
we can bring in more security.

Now, whoever this guy is

we know he's killed
one person already.

The message he sent you
was untraceable.

That tells me he knows
our system inside and out.

He's smart, he's deadly,
and he's after you.

That's good enough for me.

I refuse to go through life

trapped inside of a bubble!

With all due respect,
Mr. President

you chose that life the moment
you accepted this position.

On my world, we have learned

an inauguration is simply
a signal to assassins

that a new target
has been set up

on the firing range.

Uh, I-I am not going
to argue the point.

But I am as much a target
today as I am tomorrow

and the day after that,
and the day after that.

'Now, I am supposed
to lead this Alliance'

and for my money,
that means hands on.

It means that
I should be out there

where I can be seen,
where I can do some good.

It's not the way
things are done!

Well, then maybe it's time

some of those things
were done differently.

If more of our
so-called leaders

would walk the same streets

as the people
who voted them in

live in the same buildings,
eat the same food

instead of hiding
behind glass and steel

and bodyguards.

Maybe we'd get better leadership

and a little more concern
for the future.

John, that's a commendable idea

but it's very dangerous.

Is it?

Our new friend just said

all the security in the world

can't stop a lone gunman

dedicated to exchange
his life for the target

and he is right.

So you may as well live
instead of being a prisoner.

I agree with Sheridan.

How can you say that?

[scoffs]
Because he's making
perfect sense.

He's talking a political agenda.

You're talking about
protecting your friend.

Which is more important?

They're the same thing.

Are they?

It's your vote and
mine, Mr. President.

On behalf of Babylon 5
command and control

I vote the ceremony
goes ahead on schedule.

We can handle it.

[intense music]

I concur.

(Lochley)
'Good. It's done.'

I'll go tell Zack.

Just a second.

- I'm in rather a hurry.
- Tough.

What the hell
was that all about?

Excuse me, but by all rights

you shouldn't even
have been in that meeting.

You're not technically
head of security.

You're a civilian.

A consultant at best,
an annoyance at worst.

Look, Sheridan's the kind of guy

who looks for something
to challenge him.

Sometimes, I think
he's a martyr in training.

Great motives, lousy ending,
just in case

you missed the whole
Joan Of Arc story.

Now, in a situation like this

we have to protect him
against himself.

Really?

Well, then perhaps
you should re-enlist

to ensure his protection,
Mr. Garibaldi.

'cause otherwise, your opinion
doesn't really count for much.

Look, damn it, I was here
a hell of a long time

before you ever showed up.

Yes, you were,
and then you left.

I really don't think
there's much more

that needs saying, do you?

[instrumental music]

[intense music]

(G'Kar)
Do you..

..John J. Sheridan..

Uhh!

Uhh! Uh..

[clunk]

[instrumental music]

[zapping]

[intense music]

[groans]

[water gushing]

I just finished writing the oath
of office this morning.

I spent all night on it.
I-I hope you'll approve.

I have every confidence
in your words, G'Kar.

I thought we agreed

on a discreet presence
by security.

This is discreet,
at least far more discreet

than Mr. Garibaldi
would have preferred.

Having each guest strip-searched

on his way in.

I'm glad you
talked him out of it.

I have no desire
to be struck blind

by the sight of Londo naked.

[chuckles]

Anything new from Mr. Garibaldi?

He's still analyzing
the voice mail

from my computer system.

With luck, he's got
something by now.

(automated voice)
'Negative on voice match'

'to human criminal
subjects on file.'

Alright.
Then try the alien files.

Maybe he just sounded human.

(automated voice)
'Negative on voice match'

'to alien criminal
subjects on file.'

Damn it.

(man on recorder)
'I know that you're
a fan of President Lincoln..'

'Some say that Roosevelt felt
he would not make it'

'out of office alive..'

'President Kyoshi
of the Eastern Block'

'50 years ago, dying..'

Roosevelt died
of natural causes.

Lincoln and Kyoshi
were killed by soldiers

who fought for the other side
in a civil war.

Computer,
check voice pattern against

current Earthforce
personnel on file.

(automated voice)
'Negative on voice match.'

'Only partial list
of records available.'

Cross-check with files
in Earthdome central office.

(automated voice)
'Initiating tachyon download.
Stand by.'

[indistinct chatter]

[beeping]

Security. Go.

Zack, I got it. Go private.

His name's John Clemens
formerly Major Clemens.

He ran the Beta 7
prison system

under President Clark.

When Clark was kicked out
of office, he went underground.

Now, this guy's wanted
for the murder and torture

of dissidents on Beta 7
and elsewhere.

If he shows his face
anywhere in the Alliance

he's a dead man.

Yeah, which means
he's got nothing to lose

and blames Sheridan.

Exactly.

Zack, this guy's
a trained infiltrator.

He could be anywhere or anybody.

Just get me a description,
will you?

I'm workin' on it.

[intense music]

[indistinct chatter]

Hold it.
You can't come in here.

No, no, no.
Let him go. Let him go.

Oh..

[indistinct chatter]

No!

[intense music]

There!

Get down!

[crowd screaming]

Back off. Back off!
Or I'll kill her.

[intense music]

- Are you alright, dear?
- I'm fine.

Zack, put out
an all-points bulletin.

Already done.
He won't get very far.

We sealed off
all the docking bays.

His picture's gonna be all over
the station in a few minutes.

I assume this will postpone
the rest of the ceremony.

No. He had his chance,
and he blew it.

He won't get this close again.

We need to make sure
they all understand

we will not be intimidated.

We continue.

(male announcer)
'Initiating station-wide
security check.'

'All security personnel,
report to your unit commanders.'

'A level-one APB
is in progress.'

Come on.

We'll get him. Don't worry.

I mean, where the hell's
he gonna go?

Unh!

[eerie music]

[indistinct chatter]

[beeping]

Oh, hell.

[beeping]

[intense music]

Whoever speaks for the Alliance

speaks with one voice for many.

Consequently,
this contains the first page

of every holy book of every race

that has joined
the New Alliance.

(G'kar over radio)
'Whoever speaks
for the Alliance'

'does so
with the understanding'

that it is the inalienable right

of every sentient being
to live free.

To pursue their dreams.

To address wrongs
within their own society

without fear of retribution.

To believe as their conscience
requires in matters of faith.

But also to respect
the rights of others

to believe differently.

Or not at all.

Do you, John J. Sheridan..

[dramatic music]

(Clemens over radio)
'Everybody else can go.'

'You have ten seconds.'

[indistinct chatter]

(male #6)
'Let's go! Let's go!'

Fire at that range,
you're just as dead as I am.

(Clemens)
'That's okay by me.'

'You ruined my life.'

My career.

My family, and my world,
Sheridan.

Time to pay the piper.

And what will this accomplish?

Even if you kill me,
the Alliance will go on.

(Clemens)
'Maybe it will, maybe it won't.'

'It doesn't matter much
to me either way.'

'Just as long as you're dead.'

Goodbye, Sheridan.

(Garibaldi over radio)
C and C, I can't hold him.

If this cockpit breeches,
I'm screwed.

(Corwin)
'Assailant's ship is targeted.'

Are we clear?

(Corwin)
'All clear.'

Here he comes.

(Corwin)
'Fire at will.'

[Clemens screams]

[dramatic music]

You want to be president?

Yes.

Put your hand on the book
and say, "I do."

- I do.
- Fine. Done.

Let's eat.

- You're Mr. Byron?
- Just Byron.

I saw what your friend did
on my behalf.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Now, Captain Lochley
informed me that..

...you requested to start
a small colony here.

I assume she's told you
her decision.

She told us no.

It's a word we've become
accustomed to.

We'd hoped for something
better here.

- We were wrong.
- Not entirely.

See, our arrangement is that
I handle any political decisions

that affect the Alliance
and Babylon 5.

I'm putting this decision
in that category.

You have my authority
to start a colony here.

'And we'll set aside
part of Brown sector.'

It's not much,
and it's not pretty.

But it's a start.

Thank you.
I will tell the others.

I hope you made
the right decision.

We both know a telepath war
is coming one of these days.

It won't hurt to have
some of our own on hand

when things get ugly.

Besides, one of his people
saved my life.

I owe them.

I suppose so.

So, how'd the meeting
with Garibaldi go?

Fine. He said he'd notify
the captain ASAP.

[instrumental music]

Huh. It's a little crooked.

Yes?

Well, I just, uh,
wanted to stop by

see how you're settling in.

Just fine, thank you.

So, what do you want?

Uh...nothing.

Nothing really.

I just wanna let you know
I thought about

what you said earlier
about re-enlisting and..

Well, the bottom line
is I've never been

big on uniforms
from the get-go and..

...I've got someone on Mars
that needs me

so I can't re-sign
with Babylon 5.

Hmm, I understand, I--

However, I talked
to the president earlier, and..

You know, I like
the sound of that.

"I talked to the president."

Anyway, he agreed
we should set up

a covert intelligence division

mostly to be used to keep track

of what everybody else is doing

and, well, hell,
we might even need

a little of our own
from time to time.

But, uh, you know, granted

military intelligence
is kind of an oxymoron

but, uh, anyway, the new head

of covert intelligence
for the Alliance..

...is pleased to meet you.

Now, we haven't decided
on a title yet.

There's time for that.
So, uh, anyway, captain.

I guess...I'll be seeing you
at the next meeting.

- I guess so.
- Mmm-hmm.

By the way, I finished
running the stats

on our late, lamented assassin.

I noticed you served with him
a few years back.

Yes, I did.

He was a good soldier,
a fine officer.

But I guess...guess time
can change people.

Yeah. I guess it can at that.

By the way..

Just curious.

Which side were you on
during the big fight back home?

I was on the side of Earth,
Mr. Garibaldi.

Weren't we all?

Hmm.

[theme music]