1 00:00:07,925 --> 00:00:11,637 No traffic. No complaints. No noise. 2 00:00:11,929 --> 00:00:15,933 Traitors, troublemakers and ambassadors all tucked snugly in their little beds. 3 00:00:15,933 --> 00:00:18,936 - I love this time of night. - There is no night in deep space. 4 00:00:18,936 --> 00:00:21,897 And time is a meaningless concept when you think about it. 5 00:00:21,897 --> 00:00:26,652 Commander, the jumpgate's online. I read six ships. 6 00:00:32,908 --> 00:00:33,909 They're Earthforce. 7 00:00:33,909 --> 00:00:37,913 I'm receiving a Code 10 ultraviolet docking request. 8 00:00:37,913 --> 00:00:40,916 Inform Capt. Sheridan immediately and alert the Docker's Guild. 9 00:00:40,916 --> 00:00:43,085 There's always something. 10 00:00:58,934 --> 00:01:00,060 Sir. 11 00:01:00,936 --> 00:01:03,897 Capt. John Sheridan, commander of Babylon 5. Welcome aboard, sir. 12 00:01:03,897 --> 00:01:07,609 Gen. Richard Franklin, 356th Infantry Division. 13 00:01:07,901 --> 00:01:10,904 I'm sorry for the delay. No one told us you were coming. 14 00:01:10,904 --> 00:01:14,908 This operation's classified. I'll brief you at 0900. 15 00:01:14,908 --> 00:01:17,911 In the meantime, I'll need billets for myself and my people. 16 00:01:17,911 --> 00:01:20,914 - How many people, sir? - Twenty-five thousand. 17 00:01:20,914 --> 00:01:23,917 Twenty-five thousand? I don't have nearly enough space for... 18 00:01:23,917 --> 00:01:27,921 Find it. We'll be here for several days, and I don't intend for my troops... 19 00:01:27,921 --> 00:01:30,924 ...to be sitting aboard transports that whole time. 20 00:01:30,924 --> 00:01:32,050 Yes, sir. 21 00:01:32,926 --> 00:01:35,929 We have a Dr. Stephen Franklin on station. Any relation? 22 00:01:35,929 --> 00:01:36,930 He's my son. 23 00:01:36,930 --> 00:01:39,933 - I'll tell him you're here. - Not necessary. 24 00:01:39,933 --> 00:01:42,936 I'll attend to it when I'm sure that my people are settled. 25 00:01:42,936 --> 00:01:46,648 - You may carry on, captain. - Yes, sir. 26 00:01:49,902 --> 00:01:52,070 Twenty-five thousand? 27 00:01:57,910 --> 00:02:02,664 The Babylon Project was our last, best hope for peace. 28 00:02:02,915 --> 00:02:07,669 A self-contained world, five miles long, located in neutral territory. 29 00:02:10,923 --> 00:02:12,925 A place of commerce and diplomacy... 30 00:02:12,925 --> 00:02:16,637 ... for a quarter of a million humans and aliens. 31 00:02:16,929 --> 00:02:20,641 A shining beacon in space, all alone in the night. 32 00:02:22,935 --> 00:02:25,896 It was the dawn of the Third Age of mankind. 33 00:02:25,896 --> 00:02:29,608 The year the Great War came upon us all. 34 00:02:29,900 --> 00:02:33,904 This is the story of the last of the Babylon stations. 35 00:02:33,904 --> 00:02:38,659 The year is 2259. The name of the place is Babylon 5. 36 00:03:39,928 --> 00:03:43,640 Keep it moving, spacegrunts, and bite the chat. 37 00:03:44,933 --> 00:03:46,935 This ain't no church social. 38 00:03:46,935 --> 00:03:48,937 Where the stroking H you going, Ellison? 39 00:03:48,937 --> 00:03:51,899 You're with Green Squad. Step out! Move up! 40 00:03:51,899 --> 00:03:54,067 Keep it rolling! 41 00:03:56,904 --> 00:03:58,906 Pvt. Nazim, Achmed. 42 00:03:58,906 --> 00:04:01,074 Serial number: 87953. 43 00:04:04,912 --> 00:04:08,624 Pvt. Durman, Elizabeth. Serial number: 56927. 44 00:04:10,918 --> 00:04:13,921 - Yeah, that's me. - Private... 45 00:04:13,921 --> 00:04:15,923 Fall in over there. Someone will take you to your billet. 46 00:04:15,923 --> 00:04:19,927 And we need more personnel up here, and I mean fast! 47 00:04:19,927 --> 00:04:20,928 Commander. 48 00:04:20,928 --> 00:04:22,054 Commander! 49 00:04:23,931 --> 00:04:24,932 What the hell is this? 50 00:04:24,932 --> 00:04:27,935 Earthforce calls it a classified operation. I call it a nightmare. 51 00:04:27,935 --> 00:04:30,896 Briefing's at 0900. If we survive all this. 52 00:04:30,896 --> 00:04:32,898 Leave it to the infantry to ruin my morning. 53 00:04:32,898 --> 00:04:35,901 Complain later. I need you to seal this area. 54 00:04:35,901 --> 00:04:37,903 Nobody gets in except military personnel. 55 00:04:37,903 --> 00:04:42,658 - You got it. - Okay, people, move it. Keep it orderly. 56 00:04:45,911 --> 00:04:46,912 What's our status? 57 00:04:46,912 --> 00:04:50,916 We've tripled and quadrupled up, and we're still 400 billets short. 58 00:04:50,916 --> 00:04:54,920 Which is nothing compared to what this has done to our docking schedule. 59 00:04:54,920 --> 00:04:56,922 You think we've got problems now... 60 00:04:56,922 --> 00:04:59,925 ...wait until those Ground Pounders hit the rec areas. 61 00:04:59,925 --> 00:05:03,929 Lay on more security. Post the more colorful spots off-limits. 62 00:05:03,929 --> 00:05:06,932 - I don't want any incidents. - It's already done. 63 00:05:06,932 --> 00:05:08,934 Not that I think it's gonna do very much good. 64 00:05:08,934 --> 00:05:13,689 If you ask me, I think someone in Earth Dome has gone completely mental. 65 00:05:13,897 --> 00:05:15,899 That's an interesting opinion. 66 00:05:15,899 --> 00:05:17,025 At ease. 67 00:05:18,902 --> 00:05:23,657 Sir, this is Cmdr. Ivanova, my second, and Mr. Garibaldi, chief of security. 68 00:05:23,907 --> 00:05:27,911 I had an Alfredo Garibaldi under my command during the Dilgar Invasion. 69 00:05:27,911 --> 00:05:28,912 Excellent soldier. 70 00:05:28,912 --> 00:05:32,624 - That was my dad. - So much for genetics. 71 00:05:33,917 --> 00:05:37,629 Now if you'll all take a seat, we'll begin. 72 00:05:40,924 --> 00:05:43,093 Frank, if you will... 73 00:05:44,928 --> 00:05:48,932 This is Akdor, the third planet in the Sh'lassen Triumvirate. 74 00:05:48,932 --> 00:05:53,687 As you're no doubt aware, Akdor is currently engaged in a bloody civil war. 75 00:05:53,937 --> 00:05:58,692 The Sh'lassen government has asked for aid, and Earth has agreed to provide it. 76 00:05:59,902 --> 00:06:01,904 There must be some mistake, general. 77 00:06:01,904 --> 00:06:04,907 The Sh'lassen Embassy asked me for aid a week ago. 78 00:06:04,907 --> 00:06:06,909 Earth Dome ordered me to turn them down. 79 00:06:06,909 --> 00:06:11,663 And until the Senate officially announces our involvement in the Akdor crisis... 80 00:06:11,914 --> 00:06:13,916 ...those are still your orders. 81 00:06:13,916 --> 00:06:15,918 What exactly is your mission? 82 00:06:15,918 --> 00:06:20,672 Operation Sudden Death is a surgical strike on the rebel stronghold at Matok. 83 00:06:21,924 --> 00:06:25,928 That's why Babylon 5's been chosen as our staging area. 84 00:06:25,928 --> 00:06:29,932 It's the closest Earth Alliance jumpgate to the Sh'lassen Sector. 85 00:06:29,932 --> 00:06:32,935 When the Senate makes its announcement... 86 00:06:32,935 --> 00:06:36,897 ...we'll jump immediately and end the war in one swift move. 87 00:06:36,897 --> 00:06:41,652 With all due respect, I spent time at Matok during the Kerani Expedition. 88 00:06:42,903 --> 00:06:44,905 It's more than just a fortress. It's a deathtrap. 89 00:06:44,905 --> 00:06:48,909 That's a reason for choosing this station. I'm counting on you to help me... 90 00:06:48,909 --> 00:06:50,911 ...finish planning the assault. 91 00:06:50,911 --> 00:06:54,915 With your knowledge of the layout and our new weapons... 92 00:06:54,915 --> 00:06:57,918 ...we can catch the rebel leaders completely by surprise. 93 00:06:57,918 --> 00:07:00,921 Twenty-five thousand gropos aren't exactly inconspicuous. 94 00:07:00,921 --> 00:07:03,924 How do you expect to keep this party a secret? 95 00:07:03,924 --> 00:07:06,927 As far as anyone's concerned, we're relief troops for Io. 96 00:07:06,927 --> 00:07:08,929 Even my own soldiers don't know any differently. 97 00:07:08,929 --> 00:07:13,684 And by the time the truth comes out, we'll already be in striking position. 98 00:07:14,935 --> 00:07:17,896 How long before the announcement is made? 99 00:07:17,896 --> 00:07:21,900 A few days. Long enough for us to get our gifts in place. 100 00:07:21,900 --> 00:07:23,902 - Gifts? - New weapons systems... 101 00:07:23,902 --> 00:07:28,657 ...for your defense grid. The very latest from Earthforce R and D. 102 00:07:29,908 --> 00:07:34,663 When they're online, Babylon 5 will have enough firepower to take on a warship. 103 00:07:34,913 --> 00:07:36,915 Are you sure this is wise? 104 00:07:36,915 --> 00:07:40,627 Babylon 5 is supposed to be devoted to peace. 105 00:07:40,919 --> 00:07:42,921 If we begin arming heavily... 106 00:07:42,921 --> 00:07:47,676 The galaxy's changing, captain, and Babylon 5 must change with it. 107 00:07:47,926 --> 00:07:50,929 With the Narn and the Centauri at war, the other alien worlds... 108 00:07:50,929 --> 00:07:55,684 ...are bound to become more aggressive, and Earth must keep pace. 109 00:07:55,934 --> 00:08:00,689 And if all doesn't go well at Matok, my people may need a fallback position. 110 00:08:02,900 --> 00:08:06,904 My techs will begin installing the new grid as soon as possible. 111 00:08:06,904 --> 00:08:08,906 Cmdr. Ivanova will handle your end. 112 00:08:08,906 --> 00:08:11,909 I'll meet you here at 1100 to discuss the battle plan... 113 00:08:11,909 --> 00:08:16,663 ...and outside of you three, no one is to be told of this. 114 00:08:18,916 --> 00:08:20,042 Understood. 115 00:08:20,918 --> 00:08:22,044 Very well. 116 00:08:22,920 --> 00:08:24,046 Dismissed. 117 00:08:28,926 --> 00:08:30,928 - This is not good. - Tell me about it. 118 00:08:30,928 --> 00:08:32,930 What is Earth Central up to? 119 00:08:32,930 --> 00:08:37,684 Something I'd hoped we never hear again, the rattling of sabers. 120 00:08:43,899 --> 00:08:47,903 So there we were facing a whole squad of bonies. I couldn't... 121 00:08:47,903 --> 00:08:50,906 How's it hanging? I couldn't believe what was going on. 122 00:08:50,906 --> 00:08:52,908 - Who are you? - Well, they call me Large. 123 00:08:52,908 --> 00:08:55,911 - And this half-pint rook here is Yang. - Hey. 124 00:08:55,911 --> 00:09:00,666 - What are you doing in my quarters? - This is where they assigned us. 125 00:09:00,916 --> 00:09:05,671 Yeah, it looks like we're gonna be bunkies for a while. Here, have a nipper. 126 00:09:05,921 --> 00:09:08,924 I don't know what lamebrain came up with this idea... 127 00:09:08,924 --> 00:09:12,636 ...but there's no way you two are staying here. 128 00:09:24,898 --> 00:09:28,610 You got some kind of problem, airboy? 129 00:09:28,902 --> 00:09:30,904 Yeah, I got a problem. 130 00:09:30,904 --> 00:09:35,659 Just give me a minute to find a ladder, and we'll hash it out face to face. 131 00:09:37,911 --> 00:09:40,914 He's all right. You're all right, baby. Come on. Sit down. 132 00:09:40,914 --> 00:09:44,626 That's great. Sit down. Here, have a stogy. 133 00:09:47,921 --> 00:09:52,676 So anyway, old Buffer opens up with the maser and frags their point man. 134 00:09:53,927 --> 00:09:57,639 Man, all hell breaks loose. 135 00:09:59,933 --> 00:10:01,935 So how are Mom and the girls? 136 00:10:01,935 --> 00:10:05,647 Well, Juanita's due for a promotion. 137 00:10:05,898 --> 00:10:09,610 Kathy is working on her third doctorate. 138 00:10:09,902 --> 00:10:11,904 Well, good for them. 139 00:10:11,904 --> 00:10:13,906 And Maria and Celia? 140 00:10:13,906 --> 00:10:15,032 About the same. 141 00:10:15,908 --> 00:10:20,662 If you called your mother more often, of course, you'd know that. 142 00:10:28,921 --> 00:10:30,047 So do I pass? 143 00:10:31,924 --> 00:10:35,636 I made sure you could always spit-shine a billet. 144 00:10:37,930 --> 00:10:39,932 - Here you go. - I'm on duty, Stephen. 145 00:10:39,932 --> 00:10:42,935 No, no, no, no. This is fruit juice. 146 00:10:42,935 --> 00:10:46,647 The Markab call it "Orcha." 147 00:10:46,897 --> 00:10:49,066 You'll like it. Go ahead. 148 00:10:49,900 --> 00:10:53,612 - No, I like orange juice. - Try it. 149 00:11:03,914 --> 00:11:06,917 So they got you back in the saddle again, huh? 150 00:11:06,917 --> 00:11:11,672 I wouldn't call it so much of a saddle. It's more like a coffee-and-cake run. 151 00:11:11,922 --> 00:11:16,677 Good, good. Dodging massive explosions is inimical to the health at your age. 152 00:11:16,927 --> 00:11:18,929 Mom won't have to worry. 153 00:11:18,929 --> 00:11:21,932 Your mother worries if I eat a hamburger. 154 00:11:21,932 --> 00:11:24,935 You know what they say about old soldiers, don't you? 155 00:11:24,935 --> 00:11:28,647 They still kick butt with the best of them. 156 00:11:29,898 --> 00:11:32,901 Whatever happened to just fading away? 157 00:11:32,901 --> 00:11:36,613 Well, that's not an option at present. 158 00:11:36,905 --> 00:11:39,074 So how are you, Stephen? 159 00:11:39,908 --> 00:11:44,663 Busy. Babylon 5 is always bringing me something new. 160 00:11:44,913 --> 00:11:46,915 I suppose that's good. 161 00:11:46,915 --> 00:11:47,916 It's more than good. 162 00:11:47,916 --> 00:11:51,628 This station is a xenobiologist's dream. 163 00:11:51,920 --> 00:11:54,923 You know there are over 20 different species of aliens living on Babylon 5... 164 00:11:54,923 --> 00:11:57,926 ...and more passing through every day. 165 00:11:57,926 --> 00:11:59,928 I could get you posted to Bethesda Dome. 166 00:11:59,928 --> 00:12:02,931 And with the Narn and the Centauri at war... 167 00:12:02,931 --> 00:12:05,934 ...they need people with your kind of knowledge and experience. 168 00:12:05,934 --> 00:12:07,936 I'm needed here. 169 00:12:07,936 --> 00:12:11,899 I spent time in that type of research during the last war. I didn't like it. 170 00:12:11,899 --> 00:12:15,903 Like has nothing to do with it. You have a duty to the Force. 171 00:12:15,903 --> 00:12:18,906 What duty? What, coming up with new and better ways to wipe out life? 172 00:12:18,906 --> 00:12:21,909 I'm a doctor. My duty is to heal. 173 00:12:21,909 --> 00:12:23,911 Then heal humans. 174 00:12:23,911 --> 00:12:26,914 Stephen, I know you're fascinated by these alien creatures... 175 00:12:26,914 --> 00:12:28,916 ...but they're a threat to humanity. 176 00:12:28,916 --> 00:12:32,628 And they always will be. Help your own kind. 177 00:12:32,920 --> 00:12:36,924 Life is life, whether it's wrapped in skin, scales or feathers. 178 00:12:36,924 --> 00:12:41,678 If you respected them instead of trying to murder them, you'd appreciate that. 179 00:12:43,931 --> 00:12:46,934 I've got to get back to my duties. 180 00:12:46,934 --> 00:12:51,688 Good to see you again. I'll give your love to your mother and your sisters. 181 00:12:53,899 --> 00:12:55,025 Damn! 182 00:13:06,912 --> 00:13:08,914 - Dr. Franklin. - Yes. 183 00:13:08,914 --> 00:13:11,917 We're short of space. We're going to billet people in the infirmary. 184 00:13:11,917 --> 00:13:16,672 Absolutely not! This is a medical facility, not a damn barracks. 185 00:13:16,922 --> 00:13:19,925 Take your people through there. I'll be with you in a minute. 186 00:13:19,925 --> 00:13:20,926 Yes, ma'am. 187 00:13:20,926 --> 00:13:24,930 You heard the commander, starbutts. Get it in gear! 188 00:13:24,930 --> 00:13:28,934 Move it, you mutant maggots. No half-stepping here. 189 00:13:28,934 --> 00:13:31,937 Earthforce has no right to come here and disrupt my operation. 190 00:13:31,937 --> 00:13:35,899 - I have sick people in those beds. - The records say there are three patients. 191 00:13:35,899 --> 00:13:37,901 None of them too ill to be moved. 192 00:13:37,901 --> 00:13:40,904 - Is that your medical opinion? - No, yours. 193 00:13:40,904 --> 00:13:44,616 Exactly as stated in the medical log. 194 00:13:46,910 --> 00:13:49,913 What's the matter with you, Stephen? 195 00:13:49,913 --> 00:13:53,625 I've never seen you like this before. 196 00:13:54,918 --> 00:13:56,044 It's my father. 197 00:13:56,920 --> 00:13:59,923 - The general? - Yes. The general. 198 00:13:59,923 --> 00:14:01,049 Old Firestorm. 199 00:14:01,925 --> 00:14:06,680 Hero of the Canal Wars and liberator of the African bloc, the scourge of Janos 7. 200 00:14:07,931 --> 00:14:09,933 - His record is impressive. - Yes, yes, yes, as a soldier. 201 00:14:09,933 --> 00:14:12,102 But as a father... 202 00:14:12,936 --> 00:14:16,899 He always brings out this anger in me I can't control. 203 00:14:16,899 --> 00:14:20,903 No matter how I try, I always seem to want to hurt him. 204 00:14:20,903 --> 00:14:25,657 You know the funny thing is, I do love him. I just can't talk to him. 205 00:14:25,908 --> 00:14:28,911 My father brought out much the same feelings in me. 206 00:14:28,911 --> 00:14:30,913 There were so many things I wanted to say to him... 207 00:14:30,913 --> 00:14:32,915 I feel the same way. 208 00:14:32,915 --> 00:14:33,916 Ivanova. 209 00:14:33,916 --> 00:14:36,919 They want you on the Dome, commander. 210 00:14:36,919 --> 00:14:37,920 On my way. 211 00:14:37,920 --> 00:14:41,632 I'm sorry. We're up to our butts in jarheads. 212 00:14:42,925 --> 00:14:44,927 Look, I should be free by 1800. 213 00:14:44,927 --> 00:14:48,639 - You want to meet me at the Eclipse? - Yes. 214 00:14:49,932 --> 00:14:52,935 - We really do need that infirmary space. - I will do what I can. 215 00:14:52,935 --> 00:14:54,061 Thanks. 216 00:15:05,906 --> 00:15:07,908 - And over the years, I never stopped trying. 217 00:15:07,908 --> 00:15:12,663 But with my father, it's always the Force first. Everything else a distant second. 218 00:15:12,913 --> 00:15:16,917 When we were kids, my sisters and I, we weren't treated like family... 219 00:15:16,917 --> 00:15:18,919 ...we were treated like soldiers. 220 00:15:18,919 --> 00:15:20,045 He used to say: 221 00:15:20,921 --> 00:15:24,925 "You should be intelligent enough to let someone else tell you what to do." 222 00:15:24,925 --> 00:15:26,927 He sounds like a bit of a tyrant. 223 00:15:26,927 --> 00:15:28,929 Making him the perfect material for a general. 224 00:15:28,929 --> 00:15:30,055 Exactly. 225 00:15:31,932 --> 00:15:35,936 If you did something wrong or if you questioned his orders... 226 00:15:35,936 --> 00:15:39,898 ...you were afraid he'd boot you out of the platoon and never let you back in. 227 00:15:39,898 --> 00:15:41,900 Of course, that's when he was there. 228 00:15:41,900 --> 00:15:44,069 And when he wasn't? 229 00:15:45,904 --> 00:15:48,073 There was the waiting. 230 00:15:50,909 --> 00:15:53,078 Terrible waiting. 231 00:15:55,914 --> 00:16:00,669 We'd see news vids from the front, wonder whether he was alive or dead. 232 00:16:00,919 --> 00:16:05,674 After a while, I couldn't bear the pain, so I left. 233 00:16:06,925 --> 00:16:10,637 Lost myself out in the stars. 234 00:16:10,929 --> 00:16:13,932 He wasn't happy about it. Didn't talk to me for years. 235 00:16:13,932 --> 00:16:17,936 When I joined Earthforce during the war, he finally came around. For a while. 236 00:16:17,936 --> 00:16:19,062 And now? 237 00:16:19,897 --> 00:16:22,900 I don't know. We don't talk much. 238 00:16:22,900 --> 00:16:27,654 Even when we do, we only end up hurting each other. 239 00:16:27,905 --> 00:16:31,617 Maybe it's better I just let it go, huh? 240 00:16:31,909 --> 00:16:33,911 Talk to him, Stephen. 241 00:16:33,911 --> 00:16:36,914 Tell him what you feel, no matter how hard it is. 242 00:16:36,914 --> 00:16:41,668 I didn't, and I lost the chance. Don't make the same mistake. 243 00:16:41,919 --> 00:16:43,921 Wait a minute. What are you saying? 244 00:16:43,921 --> 00:16:48,675 - These troops are bound for Io, right? - I have to go back on duty. 245 00:16:48,926 --> 00:16:52,638 No, wait. Wait a minute now. 246 00:16:55,933 --> 00:16:58,936 Mr. Garibaldi, there seems to be an unusual number... 247 00:16:58,936 --> 00:17:00,896 ...of Earthforce soldiers about this evening. 248 00:17:00,896 --> 00:17:05,651 They're relief troops for a colony on Io. Came this morning. They'll be gone soon. 249 00:17:05,901 --> 00:17:10,656 Good. I would not want to think that Babylon 5 was becoming an armed camp. 250 00:17:10,906 --> 00:17:14,910 The way things are going lately, we need to have someplace devoted to peace. 251 00:17:14,910 --> 00:17:17,913 I take it there's been no progress in arranging peace talks? 252 00:17:17,913 --> 00:17:20,916 Londo and G'Kar refuse to even speak to each other. 253 00:17:20,916 --> 00:17:23,919 It is as if they desired this conflict. 254 00:17:23,919 --> 00:17:26,922 Well, a few hundred years of bad blood will do that. 255 00:17:26,922 --> 00:17:28,924 We are all slaves to our histories. 256 00:17:28,924 --> 00:17:33,679 If there is to be a bright future, we must learn to break those chains. 257 00:17:34,930 --> 00:17:38,934 The only thing to count on is the Narn and Centauri killing each other. 258 00:17:38,934 --> 00:17:43,689 I fear you're right. Still, we must continue trying. 259 00:17:43,897 --> 00:17:46,900 For what it's worth, I hope you succeed. 260 00:17:46,900 --> 00:17:50,612 If you'll excuse me, the natives are restless. 261 00:17:54,908 --> 00:17:57,911 - Is there something you want? - What are you? 262 00:17:57,911 --> 00:18:00,914 I am a Minbari. Now please let me pass. 263 00:18:00,914 --> 00:18:02,040 Minbari, huh? 264 00:18:03,917 --> 00:18:06,086 Minbari don't have hair. 265 00:18:06,920 --> 00:18:09,923 - This is human hair. - Let go... 266 00:18:09,923 --> 00:18:13,635 Please, please. I have done nothing to you 267 00:18:13,927 --> 00:18:17,639 Your people killed my people on the Line, bony. 268 00:18:17,931 --> 00:18:20,934 And now you parade around, trying to look human. 269 00:18:20,934 --> 00:18:24,646 What you need is a good lesson. 270 00:18:26,899 --> 00:18:29,902 - Back off, Kleist. - Get out of my way! 271 00:18:29,902 --> 00:18:31,904 This freak is an insult, and I intend to do something about it. 272 00:18:31,904 --> 00:18:35,908 In case you haven't heard, the war's over. Get out of here. Go on! He's drunk! 273 00:18:35,908 --> 00:18:39,620 - I'm not finished with her yet! - Yes, you are! 274 00:18:50,923 --> 00:18:52,925 See to it personally. 275 00:18:52,925 --> 00:18:54,051 Mr. Garibaldi. 276 00:19:00,933 --> 00:19:04,645 What the stroking H is going on here? 277 00:19:06,897 --> 00:19:09,066 Who started this dustup? 278 00:19:14,905 --> 00:19:16,031 Pvt. Durman? 279 00:19:18,909 --> 00:19:20,911 No one, sergeant major. 280 00:19:20,911 --> 00:19:24,915 No one? Are you telling me this just happened for no cause at all? 281 00:19:24,915 --> 00:19:26,917 Yes, sergeant major. 282 00:19:26,917 --> 00:19:31,672 Well, in that case, you four mutants can just follow me to the brig. 283 00:19:32,923 --> 00:19:36,635 Sarge. Sarge. Hold on a minute, will you? 284 00:19:36,927 --> 00:19:38,053 Look... 285 00:19:43,934 --> 00:19:48,689 The chief has asked me to overlook this little ruckus. 286 00:19:48,897 --> 00:19:51,900 And as this is his jurisdiction, I've agreed. 287 00:19:51,900 --> 00:19:56,655 But let me catch one of you stepping out of line again... 288 00:19:56,905 --> 00:20:01,660 ...and you'll curse your mothers for bringing your butts into the light of day. 289 00:20:01,910 --> 00:20:05,622 - Is that clear? - Yes, sergeant major. 290 00:20:06,915 --> 00:20:10,919 Now you get the hell out of here and clean yourselves up. 291 00:20:10,919 --> 00:20:12,045 Move it! 292 00:20:12,921 --> 00:20:16,633 Move on out of here! Clear it. 293 00:20:17,926 --> 00:20:22,681 - Let's move it out guys, come on. - Hey! Hey, chief! 294 00:20:22,931 --> 00:20:25,934 - Name's Garibaldi. Michael. - They call me Dodger. 295 00:20:25,934 --> 00:20:29,897 I wanted to thank you for what you did, even though I can't quite figure why. 296 00:20:29,897 --> 00:20:32,900 - Delenn told me what happened. - Who's Ambassador Delenn? 297 00:20:32,900 --> 00:20:36,612 - The woman you helped. - She's an ambassador? 298 00:20:37,905 --> 00:20:41,909 - Leave it to Kleist to mess up bigtime. - You almost messed up yourself. 299 00:20:41,909 --> 00:20:44,912 Well, it wouldn't be the first time. 300 00:20:44,912 --> 00:20:46,914 - Garibaldi. - Chief, we got a 288 in Brown 6. 301 00:20:46,914 --> 00:20:48,916 Another Ground Pounder. 302 00:20:48,916 --> 00:20:50,918 What a surprise. I'll handle it. 303 00:20:50,918 --> 00:20:54,630 I gotta go. You stay out of trouble, okay? 304 00:20:56,924 --> 00:20:59,927 Hey, I'll see you around... 305 00:20:59,927 --> 00:21:02,095 ...Michael Garibaldi. 306 00:21:05,933 --> 00:21:07,059 Nice butt. 307 00:21:12,898 --> 00:21:17,653 They've got the western approach covered by flanking fire. You're exposed. 308 00:21:17,903 --> 00:21:19,905 What if we came in from the south, here? 309 00:21:19,905 --> 00:21:22,908 That whole area's mined. You'll need sappers. 310 00:21:22,908 --> 00:21:26,912 With luck, you could break through before they bring their big guns to bear. 311 00:21:26,912 --> 00:21:27,913 You're going to take heavy casualties. 312 00:21:27,913 --> 00:21:31,917 The Sh'lassens assured us this could be done with minimal losses. 313 00:21:31,917 --> 00:21:33,919 General, they lied. 314 00:21:33,919 --> 00:21:37,923 If Matok could be taken so easily, they'd have done it themselves. 315 00:21:37,923 --> 00:21:41,927 Now, if you want my advice, call this whole thing off while there's still time. 316 00:21:41,927 --> 00:21:43,929 They will listen to you. 317 00:21:43,929 --> 00:21:45,931 It's a tradeoff, captain. 318 00:21:45,931 --> 00:21:48,934 We keep the Sh'lassens in power, and they give us the right to establish... 319 00:21:48,934 --> 00:21:51,937 ...a permanent presence in their sector. 320 00:21:51,937 --> 00:21:56,692 A sector which is strategically close to the Narn and the Centauri. 321 00:21:56,900 --> 00:21:59,903 Their war is going to tear this galaxy apart... 322 00:21:59,903 --> 00:22:03,907 ...and it's just a matter of time before Earth must choose sides. 323 00:22:03,907 --> 00:22:06,910 So for better or worse, my orders are to take Matok... 324 00:22:06,910 --> 00:22:10,622 ...and I intend to do just that. 325 00:22:11,915 --> 00:22:14,918 - Franklin. - Your son is here. He wishes to see you. 326 00:22:14,918 --> 00:22:15,919 Send him in. 327 00:22:15,919 --> 00:22:20,674 - I can come back, sir. - Oh, no. This won't take long. 328 00:22:21,925 --> 00:22:25,637 - I'm busy, Stephen. What do you want? - To talk. 329 00:22:25,929 --> 00:22:30,684 We've already talked, and I do not wish to continue that conversation. 330 00:22:30,934 --> 00:22:33,937 What I said, I didn't mean. 331 00:22:33,937 --> 00:22:37,649 I didn't raise you to say things you don't mean. 332 00:22:37,900 --> 00:22:40,903 Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got work to do. 333 00:22:40,903 --> 00:22:42,905 It's always later with you, isn't it? 334 00:22:42,905 --> 00:22:46,617 - You are dismissed, doctor. - Yes, sir! 335 00:22:53,916 --> 00:22:56,919 - General, maybe you should... - Tell me something, captain... 336 00:22:56,919 --> 00:22:58,921 ...when you destroyed the Black Star... 337 00:22:58,921 --> 00:23:02,633 ...did you feel like a murderer? 338 00:23:06,929 --> 00:23:10,641 That's not an easy question to answer. 339 00:23:10,933 --> 00:23:13,936 I suppose the Minbari consider me one. 340 00:23:13,936 --> 00:23:17,648 But the Minbari are not your own flesh and blood. 341 00:23:20,901 --> 00:23:24,613 There's only one truth about war. People die. 342 00:23:25,906 --> 00:23:29,910 Killing is part of a soldier's job. We can't deny it. 343 00:23:29,910 --> 00:23:33,914 We can only live with it and hope the reasons for doing it are justified. 344 00:23:33,914 --> 00:23:37,626 If only my son could realize that. 345 00:23:37,918 --> 00:23:42,673 General, your son is one of the finest doctors I have ever served with. 346 00:23:42,923 --> 00:23:44,925 Why, he will bend or break every rule there is... 347 00:23:44,925 --> 00:23:48,929 ...if there's a life to be saved or pain to be soothed. 348 00:23:48,929 --> 00:23:51,932 And he's a holy terror when his principles are challenged. 349 00:23:51,932 --> 00:23:56,687 Good. The man who won't stand up for his own principles is not really a man. 350 00:23:58,897 --> 00:24:01,900 Yeah, my father used to say the same thing to me. 351 00:24:01,900 --> 00:24:06,655 Of course, there were times when my principles and his clashed. 352 00:24:06,905 --> 00:24:10,617 We got mad. We argued. We fought. 353 00:24:11,910 --> 00:24:15,622 Finally, one day we both realized... 354 00:24:15,914 --> 00:24:20,669 ...that neither of us could be anything other than what we were. 355 00:24:20,919 --> 00:24:25,674 But we never stopped talking. Or loving each other. 356 00:24:27,926 --> 00:24:32,681 It's been a long day, captain. We'll take this up again tomorrow. 357 00:24:33,932 --> 00:24:35,058 Yes, sir. 358 00:24:40,898 --> 00:24:42,024 Hey! 359 00:24:42,900 --> 00:24:44,026 Come on! 360 00:24:44,902 --> 00:24:47,905 What a circus. We keeping the lid on? 361 00:24:47,905 --> 00:24:52,659 For now. There's been a few fights, a few dips, nothing major. 362 00:24:52,910 --> 00:24:56,622 One of the dancers is missing from the Dark Star. 363 00:24:56,914 --> 00:24:58,040 Hey, Garibaldi. 364 00:24:58,916 --> 00:25:01,919 How about showing a gropo around this pup tent? 365 00:25:01,919 --> 00:25:05,923 - Sorry, I'm on duty. - I can handle it for a while, chief. 366 00:25:05,923 --> 00:25:07,925 - You sure? - Sure, no sweat. 367 00:25:07,925 --> 00:25:09,927 Anything happens, I'll link in. 368 00:25:09,927 --> 00:25:13,639 - Have a good time. - Thanks. 369 00:25:15,933 --> 00:25:18,936 So, what would you like to see first? 370 00:25:18,936 --> 00:25:21,897 - A good restaurant. - Okay. 371 00:25:21,897 --> 00:25:24,066 Then your quarters. 372 00:25:40,916 --> 00:25:42,042 Lights. 373 00:25:44,920 --> 00:25:47,089 Well, this is it. 374 00:25:48,924 --> 00:25:50,050 Not bad. 375 00:25:51,927 --> 00:25:55,639 It's neater than I expected. 376 00:25:56,932 --> 00:25:58,058 Nice. 377 00:25:58,934 --> 00:26:00,060 Yeah. 378 00:26:06,900 --> 00:26:09,903 Listen, how about some kaff? 379 00:26:09,903 --> 00:26:13,615 - Something hot would be nice. - Okay. 380 00:26:15,909 --> 00:26:19,621 Although kaff wasn't exactly what I had in mind. 381 00:26:25,919 --> 00:26:29,631 Listen, I better check in with Lou. Okay? Okay? 382 00:26:30,924 --> 00:26:32,926 Garibaldi to Welch. 383 00:26:32,926 --> 00:26:33,927 Welch here. 384 00:26:33,927 --> 00:26:37,931 - Hey, Lou, how's it going out there? - Everything's nice and quiet here, chief. 385 00:26:37,931 --> 00:26:41,643 Looks like everyone's going to bed. 386 00:26:41,935 --> 00:26:43,937 See? It's a trend. 387 00:26:43,937 --> 00:26:47,649 - What was that, chief? - Nothing. Stay in touch. 388 00:26:47,900 --> 00:26:51,612 So much for duty, time for a little R and R. 389 00:26:54,907 --> 00:26:56,033 Just a little. 390 00:27:11,924 --> 00:27:14,927 Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. 391 00:27:14,927 --> 00:27:17,095 One second, one second. 392 00:27:17,930 --> 00:27:19,932 Maybe we ought to slow down for a minute, okay? 393 00:27:19,932 --> 00:27:23,644 - Did I miss something? - No, no. It's just... 394 00:27:23,936 --> 00:27:27,898 Look, my personal life's been a little strange lately. 395 00:27:27,898 --> 00:27:29,024 Strange? 396 00:27:29,900 --> 00:27:32,903 Complicated is more like it. 397 00:27:32,903 --> 00:27:34,905 Look, there was this woman on Mars, Lise. 398 00:27:34,905 --> 00:27:39,660 We'd been a couple, and I did something stupid and blew it. 399 00:27:39,910 --> 00:27:44,665 Next thing I know, she's married to somebody else, and she's having a baby. 400 00:27:44,915 --> 00:27:46,041 It hit me hard. 401 00:27:46,917 --> 00:27:48,919 Then I met this other lady. 402 00:27:48,919 --> 00:27:49,920 You know, the kind... 403 00:27:49,920 --> 00:27:52,923 The kind a guy like me doesn't stand a chance with. 404 00:27:52,923 --> 00:27:55,926 On New Year's Eve, I got shot. I almost died because I wasn't watching my back. 405 00:27:55,926 --> 00:27:58,929 I have this habit of messing up when it's important. 406 00:27:58,929 --> 00:28:01,932 This isn't about relationships or you. It isn't about now. 407 00:28:01,932 --> 00:28:03,934 It's about things that make you think. 408 00:28:03,934 --> 00:28:07,896 Maybe... I don't know. Maybe you and me... Maybe we've got something. 409 00:28:07,896 --> 00:28:11,900 Maybe it's me and somebody else. I don't wanna blow it by moving too fast. 410 00:28:11,900 --> 00:28:16,655 For once in my life, I want to think things through. 411 00:28:16,905 --> 00:28:19,908 - Does this make any sense at all? - Oh, yeah. Yeah, I got the message. 412 00:28:19,908 --> 00:28:21,034 Loud and clear. 413 00:28:21,910 --> 00:28:26,665 You know, I didn't come here expecting to set up housekeeping. 414 00:28:26,915 --> 00:28:28,917 I'm a Ground Pounder. 415 00:28:28,917 --> 00:28:32,921 I'm cleaning latrines one day, the next I might be up to my hips in blood... 416 00:28:32,921 --> 00:28:35,924 ...hoping that I don't hear the round that takes me out. You got it? 417 00:28:35,924 --> 00:28:40,679 In between, I like to try to see what I can get to remind myself that I'm alive. 418 00:28:41,930 --> 00:28:43,932 Right, it's not romance. 419 00:28:43,932 --> 00:28:48,687 But it's all I got time for. I'm so sorry if it's not enough for you. 420 00:28:49,897 --> 00:28:53,609 - Hey, hey, Dodger. Dodger. - Spare me your pity! 421 00:29:02,910 --> 00:29:05,913 Gropo boys are awfully hairy 422 00:29:05,913 --> 00:29:07,915 The guns they pack are mighty scary 423 00:29:07,915 --> 00:29:10,083 - Sound off - One, two 424 00:29:10,918 --> 00:29:13,086 - Sound off - Three, four 425 00:29:13,921 --> 00:29:16,089 Earthforce Marine Corp 426 00:29:16,924 --> 00:29:20,636 - Jarheads. - Earthforce boys are awfully hairy 427 00:29:21,929 --> 00:29:24,932 We're on schedule in the docking bays, though Miss Connally's not happy... 428 00:29:24,932 --> 00:29:27,935 ...about the hours her workers had to put in. 429 00:29:27,935 --> 00:29:31,897 See if we can get them some time off later, with pay. 430 00:29:31,897 --> 00:29:35,901 - How's the new defense grid coming? - It should be fully installed by tonight. 431 00:29:35,901 --> 00:29:38,904 It's impressive. Pulse cannons. Interceptors. Mine launchers. 432 00:29:38,904 --> 00:29:41,907 And a tracking system three times faster than our old one. 433 00:29:41,907 --> 00:29:45,911 The general wasn't kidding when he said we could take on a warship. 434 00:29:45,911 --> 00:29:49,623 Let's just hope we don't have to test that. 435 00:29:55,921 --> 00:29:57,047 Come. 436 00:29:58,924 --> 00:30:02,928 - Well, I didn't expect to see you... - Sit down, Stephen. 437 00:30:02,928 --> 00:30:04,054 Yes, sir. 438 00:30:05,931 --> 00:30:10,686 Now, I'm sorry for dismissing you like I did yesterday, but I was angry. 439 00:30:11,937 --> 00:30:16,692 - That's the first time you apologized... - I'm not finished. 440 00:30:16,900 --> 00:30:19,903 I have every right to be angry. 441 00:30:19,903 --> 00:30:23,907 Now, I know it's difficult being the son of a career officer... 442 00:30:23,907 --> 00:30:26,910 ...and, well, perhaps if I had been there for you more often... 443 00:30:26,910 --> 00:30:28,912 ...things would have been different. 444 00:30:28,912 --> 00:30:32,624 But that wasn't a luxury that I was afforded. 445 00:30:32,916 --> 00:30:37,671 But nevertheless, you have no right to call me a murderer. 446 00:30:38,922 --> 00:30:41,925 My God, Stephen, I'm your father. 447 00:30:41,925 --> 00:30:46,680 And your superior officer. Do you have so little respect for me? 448 00:30:46,930 --> 00:30:48,932 It's not about respect. 449 00:30:48,932 --> 00:30:49,933 Then what is it about? 450 00:30:49,933 --> 00:30:52,936 Us. The way that we talk to each other. 451 00:30:52,936 --> 00:30:55,898 Actually, the way that we don't talk to each other. 452 00:30:55,898 --> 00:30:58,901 Nonsense. I always listen to what you have to say. 453 00:30:58,901 --> 00:31:02,905 Yeah, you listen, but you don't hear. And it drives me crazy sometimes. 454 00:31:02,905 --> 00:31:05,073 Especially when... 455 00:31:08,911 --> 00:31:10,037 When what? 456 00:31:11,914 --> 00:31:16,668 When I don't know if I'll ever see you alive again. 457 00:31:20,923 --> 00:31:23,926 Every soldier lives with death, son. 458 00:31:23,926 --> 00:31:28,680 But I suppose, sometimes, we forget that our loved ones must live with it too. 459 00:31:30,933 --> 00:31:34,645 But believe me, I never tried to shut you out. 460 00:31:35,896 --> 00:31:39,900 Maybe that's just the way it is between fathers and sons. 461 00:31:39,900 --> 00:31:42,069 Or maybe just us. 462 00:31:43,904 --> 00:31:47,616 Either way, I've always respected you. 463 00:31:48,909 --> 00:31:52,621 You gave me strength, independence and courage. 464 00:31:54,915 --> 00:31:59,670 You may not like my life, but I couldn't have done what I've done without you. 465 00:31:59,920 --> 00:32:01,922 And I owe you for that. 466 00:32:01,922 --> 00:32:05,634 - Stephen, you don't... - I'm not finished. 467 00:32:06,927 --> 00:32:10,931 Over the years, I've said things to you I shouldn't have. 468 00:32:10,931 --> 00:32:14,643 But I never said the one thing I should have. 469 00:32:14,935 --> 00:32:17,104 I love you, Dad. 470 00:32:18,897 --> 00:32:21,900 I always have and I always will. 471 00:32:21,900 --> 00:32:26,655 And no matter how much we argue or we fight or we talk or we don't talk... 472 00:32:28,907 --> 00:32:32,619 ...nothing will ever change that. 473 00:32:53,932 --> 00:32:55,934 So the whole jungle's on fire. 474 00:32:55,934 --> 00:32:58,937 Lizzies are coming through the gap like roach bats out of hell. 475 00:32:58,937 --> 00:33:01,899 Buffer tosses me a rad launcher. 476 00:33:01,899 --> 00:33:06,653 And I hit the max button, and the next thing you know... 477 00:33:07,905 --> 00:33:12,659 I knew I shouldn't have eaten all that Yokdri. Latrine time. 478 00:33:14,912 --> 00:33:17,915 Man, does he ever stop telling war stories? 479 00:33:17,915 --> 00:33:21,919 He's been a gropo over 30 years. Guess he doesn't have any other kind. 480 00:33:21,919 --> 00:33:24,922 Who's this Buffer he keeps talking about? 481 00:33:24,922 --> 00:33:25,923 His best friend. 482 00:33:25,923 --> 00:33:28,926 They served together for over 25 years. 483 00:33:28,926 --> 00:33:32,638 Buffer bought it in the Mars Rebellion. 484 00:33:33,931 --> 00:33:36,934 What about you? Seen any action? 485 00:33:36,934 --> 00:33:39,937 No, not yet. Only been in a couple of months. 486 00:33:39,937 --> 00:33:41,063 But I'm ready. 487 00:33:42,898 --> 00:33:44,024 I guess. 488 00:33:44,900 --> 00:33:46,026 - You? - Sure. 489 00:33:48,904 --> 00:33:52,616 Were you, you know, scared? 490 00:33:52,908 --> 00:33:54,910 You're always scared. That's part of the job. 491 00:33:54,910 --> 00:33:56,912 But you're gonna do okay. 492 00:33:56,912 --> 00:33:59,915 That's right. The man's right. 493 00:33:59,915 --> 00:34:04,670 Like Buffer used to say, "A gropo who ain't scared is either dead or stupid." 494 00:34:05,921 --> 00:34:10,676 Don't worry about it, kid. It's what keeps you going when you're in it. 495 00:34:12,928 --> 00:34:14,054 Hey. 496 00:34:14,930 --> 00:34:16,932 Here's to you, Buffer. 497 00:34:16,932 --> 00:34:20,644 Wait. Here's to all of us. 498 00:34:27,901 --> 00:34:29,027 Dodger? 499 00:34:30,904 --> 00:34:32,030 Hey, Garibaldi. 500 00:34:32,906 --> 00:34:34,032 I... 501 00:34:35,909 --> 00:34:39,621 About last night, I'm sorry. I... 502 00:34:41,915 --> 00:34:42,916 I was out of line. 503 00:34:42,916 --> 00:34:45,085 It's just sometimes... 504 00:34:47,921 --> 00:34:51,633 ...I just want things too bad, I guess, you know? 505 00:34:52,926 --> 00:34:56,638 - Especially when... - When what? 506 00:34:56,930 --> 00:35:00,934 I just have a bad feeling about this tour, you know? 507 00:35:00,934 --> 00:35:05,689 I mean, they say we're going to Io, but I don't believe it. 508 00:35:06,899 --> 00:35:11,653 Old Firestorm would never lead a coffee-and-cake run. 509 00:35:13,906 --> 00:35:17,618 - What, you know something? - Me? No. 510 00:35:17,910 --> 00:35:22,664 Garibaldi, for a security slug, you are a lousy liar. 511 00:35:22,915 --> 00:35:25,918 - Look, I just... - No, no. It's all right. 512 00:35:25,918 --> 00:35:27,920 I don't mean it. 513 00:35:27,920 --> 00:35:30,923 How about I buy you a drink? 514 00:35:30,923 --> 00:35:32,925 How about you buy me a water? 515 00:35:32,925 --> 00:35:35,928 - You really know how to live it up. - Yeah. 516 00:35:35,928 --> 00:35:38,931 These Minbari fighters are coming, 15 clicks a second... 517 00:35:38,931 --> 00:35:40,933 ...the captain's telling us to hold our fire. 518 00:35:40,933 --> 00:35:43,936 Now, I tell you, I'm sweating. All of a sudden... 519 00:35:43,936 --> 00:35:46,897 - Hey! - What the hell are you doing, airboy? 520 00:35:46,897 --> 00:35:49,900 - I'm sorry. Let me buy you another one. - I don't take drinks from airboys. 521 00:35:49,900 --> 00:35:53,612 Hey, it looks like you got an attitude problem. 522 00:35:53,904 --> 00:35:55,906 You want to do something about it? 523 00:35:55,906 --> 00:35:59,618 Back off. I can handle this. 524 00:35:59,910 --> 00:36:02,913 Now, look, I said I was sorry. 525 00:36:02,913 --> 00:36:07,668 If that's not good enough, we can take this outside. 526 00:36:07,918 --> 00:36:10,087 Why wait to go out? 527 00:36:14,925 --> 00:36:16,051 Battle call! 528 00:36:17,928 --> 00:36:21,640 Garibaldi to security. Major 415, casino. 529 00:36:25,936 --> 00:36:29,648 I am getting too old for this crap. 530 00:36:59,928 --> 00:37:01,054 Ten-hut! 531 00:37:05,934 --> 00:37:07,060 Ten-hut! 532 00:37:07,936 --> 00:37:10,898 All right, you Ground Pounders. 533 00:37:10,898 --> 00:37:13,901 If it's fighting you want, you're about to get your share. 534 00:37:13,901 --> 00:37:15,903 Sergeant major, move these people out. 535 00:37:15,903 --> 00:37:17,905 You heard the general. 536 00:37:17,905 --> 00:37:20,073 The balloon's going up. 537 00:37:20,908 --> 00:37:24,912 Get back to your quarters, grab your gear and be at launch point at 2200! 538 00:37:24,912 --> 00:37:25,913 Move it! 539 00:37:25,913 --> 00:37:27,039 Hey... 540 00:37:28,916 --> 00:37:32,920 - You all right? - It's the best thing next to sex. 541 00:37:32,920 --> 00:37:34,922 You're all right. 542 00:37:34,922 --> 00:37:35,923 I'll see you. 543 00:37:35,923 --> 00:37:38,926 Looks like you're gonna see your first firefight, kid. 544 00:37:38,926 --> 00:37:42,930 I know this sounds nuts, but I'm actually gonna miss you guys. 545 00:37:42,930 --> 00:37:44,932 Take care of yourselves, okay? 546 00:37:44,932 --> 00:37:47,100 Will do, airboy. Will do. 547 00:37:51,897 --> 00:37:53,023 Move it! 548 00:37:53,899 --> 00:37:55,901 I'm sorry about this unfortunate display. 549 00:37:55,901 --> 00:38:00,656 If you'll prepare a list of charges, I'll see that those responsible... 550 00:38:00,906 --> 00:38:02,908 ...are punished and reparations made. 551 00:38:02,908 --> 00:38:06,912 I'll take the reparations, but as far as punishment... 552 00:38:06,912 --> 00:38:09,915 Frankly, I'd rather have this bunch with you than in the brig. 553 00:38:09,915 --> 00:38:13,627 Besides, I don't think we have the room. 554 00:38:24,930 --> 00:38:28,642 Good luck, sir. I hope I was wrong about Matok. 555 00:38:28,934 --> 00:38:32,646 Well, these are good men and women. Brave people. 556 00:38:32,896 --> 00:38:35,899 So one way or the other, we'll get the job done. 557 00:38:35,899 --> 00:38:38,902 Captain, thanks for all of your help. 558 00:38:38,902 --> 00:38:41,071 - Commander. - General. 559 00:38:42,906 --> 00:38:45,075 Frank, give us a moment. 560 00:38:48,912 --> 00:38:52,624 - Take care of yourself, Dad. - You too, Stephen. 561 00:38:52,916 --> 00:38:57,671 And for whatever disagreements we may have, you're your own man. 562 00:38:57,921 --> 00:39:00,924 And for that, I'm very proud. 563 00:39:00,924 --> 00:39:04,636 And when I get back, I promise we'll talk. 564 00:39:04,928 --> 00:39:09,683 But in the meantime, please call your mother and sisters occasionally. 565 00:39:10,934 --> 00:39:12,060 Yes, sir. 566 00:39:26,909 --> 00:39:31,663 Anybody seen Dodger? Have you seen Dodger? Seen Dodger? See her? 567 00:39:31,914 --> 00:39:33,040 Hey, hey, hey. 568 00:39:33,916 --> 00:39:37,920 You stay low and keep your ears open. I expect you back. 569 00:39:37,920 --> 00:39:41,632 And then, well, we'll see what happens. 570 00:39:42,925 --> 00:39:44,927 - It's a date. - Okay. 571 00:39:44,927 --> 00:39:47,930 Pvt. Durman, would you care to join us? 572 00:39:47,930 --> 00:39:49,056 Yes, sir. 573 00:40:01,902 --> 00:40:03,028 Pvt. Durman! 574 00:40:05,906 --> 00:40:07,908 You'll never know what you missed. 575 00:40:07,908 --> 00:40:09,034 Move it. 576 00:40:30,931 --> 00:40:34,935 Since last night's surprise announcement that the Senate was giving military aid... 577 00:40:34,935 --> 00:40:38,897 ... to the planet Akdor, we have learned that the first phase of this mission... 578 00:40:38,897 --> 00:40:41,900 ... dubbed Operation Sudden Death, is complete. 579 00:40:41,900 --> 00:40:44,903 We go now to a report taped earlier on Akdor. 580 00:40:44,903 --> 00:40:48,907 Tonia Wallace from Akdor, where the 356th Infantry Division... 581 00:40:48,907 --> 00:40:50,909 ... is assaulting the rebel stronghold at Matok. 582 00:40:50,909 --> 00:40:54,621 The fighting is reported to be very intense. 583 00:41:23,901 --> 00:41:27,905 That was the scene four hours ago. We now go live to Akdor. 584 00:41:27,905 --> 00:41:29,907 I'm here with Gen. Richard Franklin... 585 00:41:29,907 --> 00:41:31,909 ... commander of the 356th. 586 00:41:31,909 --> 00:41:33,911 General, can you tell us the results of the battle? 587 00:41:33,911 --> 00:41:36,914 Our troops have gained control over the fortress at Matok. 588 00:41:36,914 --> 00:41:40,918 Most of the leaders of the rebellion have either been killed or captured... 589 00:41:40,918 --> 00:41:45,672 ... and we expect the complete surrender of all the rebel forces very shortly. 590 00:41:47,925 --> 00:41:50,928 - Then you consider this a victory? - Yes, but at a very high... 591 00:41:50,928 --> 00:41:52,054 General. 592 00:41:53,931 --> 00:41:56,099 I'm needed elsewhere. 593 00:41:56,934 --> 00:41:59,937 We will be continuing live coverage throughout the day. 594 00:41:59,937 --> 00:42:02,898 For now, this is Tonia Wallace, ISN, signing off. 595 00:42:02,898 --> 00:42:04,900 - Chief. - Yeah. 596 00:42:04,900 --> 00:42:06,902 The first casualty reports are in from Akdor. 597 00:42:06,902 --> 00:42:08,904 - You said you wanted to see them. - Yeah. 598 00:42:08,904 --> 00:42:12,616 We now return you to the ISN Broadcast Center. 599 00:42:13,909 --> 00:42:16,912 President Clark is expected to congratulate... 600 00:42:16,912 --> 00:42:18,914 ... Gen. Franklin on this great victory. 601 00:42:18,914 --> 00:42:22,918 Meanwhile, preparations are under way for yet more Earthforce divisions... 602 00:42:22,918 --> 00:42:26,630 ... to join the 356th on Akdor. 603 00:43:35,908 --> 00:43:36,909 Subtitles by SDI Media Group 604 00:43:36,992 --> 00:43:38,994 [ENGLISH]