1 00:00:15,891 --> 00:00:20,979 [computer] Good morning. The time is 0430 Earth Standard... 2 00:00:21,146 --> 00:00:25,317 ...Wednesday, August 3, 2258. 3 00:00:25,526 --> 00:00:29,321 Personal log shows no outstanding appointments. 4 00:00:29,488 --> 00:00:33,200 Shall I download station logs for past six hours? 5 00:00:33,367 --> 00:00:37,496 Sure. Grab it, store it, shove it. 6 00:00:37,663 --> 00:00:39,414 Clarification? 7 00:00:40,749 --> 00:00:42,876 Never mind. 8 00:00:47,422 --> 00:00:50,384 Why does my mouth taste like old carpet? 9 00:00:50,592 --> 00:00:54,096 Unknown. Checking medical logs. 10 00:01:03,230 --> 00:01:05,440 [Sinclair] Morning. - Commander. 11 00:01:05,649 --> 00:01:06,858 Sleep well? 12 00:01:07,067 --> 00:01:11,863 Sleeping is not the problem. Waking up. That is a problem. 13 00:01:12,072 --> 00:01:16,535 - It's always hard when it's dark. - But it's always dark in space. 14 00:01:16,743 --> 00:01:18,287 I know. 15 00:01:18,704 --> 00:01:20,372 I know. 16 00:01:20,539 --> 00:01:23,625 - Picking up a distress signal. - Put it on-screen. 17 00:01:25,294 --> 00:01:26,878 [fighter] Requesting assistance. 18 00:01:27,087 --> 00:01:30,966 I repeat, Starfury to Earth vessels, requesting assistance. 19 00:01:31,133 --> 00:01:33,135 [Ivanova] What is your situation? 20 00:01:33,343 --> 00:01:36,638 We were escorting transport, hit by Raiders. 21 00:01:36,847 --> 00:01:39,641 They're in pursuit. Power at 50 percent. 22 00:01:39,891 --> 00:01:42,936 Launch Delta Wing. Home in on his signal. 23 00:01:43,437 --> 00:01:46,356 They're coming in! Taking evasive action. 24 00:01:47,357 --> 00:01:49,401 They're all over the place! 25 00:01:52,821 --> 00:01:54,114 He's gone. 26 00:01:58,035 --> 00:02:01,246 [narrator] It was the dawn of the Third Age of mankind... 27 00:02:01,413 --> 00:02:04,750 ...10 years after the Earth-Minbari War. 28 00:02:04,916 --> 00:02:08,086 The Babylon Project was a dream given form. 29 00:02:08,253 --> 00:02:11,256 Its goal: to prevent another war by creating a place... 30 00:02:11,423 --> 00:02:15,594 ...where humans and aliens could work out their differences. 31 00:02:15,802 --> 00:02:18,805 It's a port of call, home away from home... 32 00:02:18,972 --> 00:02:23,268 ...for diplomats, hustlers, entrepreneurs and wanderers. 33 00:02:23,769 --> 00:02:27,814 Humans and aliens, wrapped in 2,500,000 tons... 34 00:02:27,981 --> 00:02:32,903 ...of spinning metal, all alone in the night. 35 00:02:33,528 --> 00:02:35,614 It can be a dangerous place. 36 00:02:35,822 --> 00:02:38,575 But it's our last, best hope for peace. 37 00:02:38,784 --> 00:02:42,412 This is the story of the last of the Babylon stations. 38 00:02:42,579 --> 00:02:44,790 The year is 2258. 39 00:02:44,998 --> 00:02:48,418 The name of the place is Babylon 5. 40 00:03:44,558 --> 00:03:47,269 [announcer] Earth transport Spinoza will be departing in one hour. 41 00:03:47,436 --> 00:03:49,229 [guard] Identicard, please. 42 00:03:52,983 --> 00:03:55,026 This hasn't been updated in a while. 43 00:03:55,694 --> 00:03:57,612 I've been out of circulation. 44 00:03:57,904 --> 00:04:01,450 Spent the last few years doing some exploration. 45 00:04:01,658 --> 00:04:03,577 Find anything interesting? 46 00:04:04,244 --> 00:04:05,328 Yes. 47 00:04:08,081 --> 00:04:11,293 There wasn't much left for search and rescue. 48 00:04:11,918 --> 00:04:13,420 Security analysis? 49 00:04:13,628 --> 00:04:18,008 We cut off their supply of weapons, but they continue to attack. 50 00:04:18,216 --> 00:04:20,927 The last two were close to Babylon 5. 51 00:04:21,094 --> 00:04:24,431 If we can't guarantee safe passage to the station-- 52 00:04:24,639 --> 00:04:26,516 [Ivanova] I know. Just two problems. 53 00:04:26,725 --> 00:04:29,978 One: When we hear about an attack, it's too late. 54 00:04:30,187 --> 00:04:33,106 Two: We don't know how they get out so fast. 55 00:04:33,273 --> 00:04:35,942 Small ships have to use jumpgates. 56 00:04:36,109 --> 00:04:39,613 Getting from the attack to the gate takes four hours. 57 00:04:39,780 --> 00:04:41,698 They were gone in less than two. 58 00:04:41,907 --> 00:04:46,203 Put Delta Wing on standby alert. They should be ready to leave at any time. 59 00:04:46,411 --> 00:04:49,331 - You'll take first tactical watch. [Ivanova] Will do. 60 00:04:49,539 --> 00:04:52,626 Recommend we profile all incoming ships. 61 00:04:52,793 --> 00:04:55,378 See who's carrying valuable cargo. 62 00:04:55,587 --> 00:04:59,382 - We'll figure out who they'll hit next. - Agreed. See to it? 63 00:04:59,883 --> 00:05:02,969 Not everyone files a complete manifest. 64 00:05:03,136 --> 00:05:04,471 A lot of them lie. 65 00:05:04,638 --> 00:05:09,476 If they won't cooperate, they'll have to accept the consequences. 66 00:05:10,811 --> 00:05:12,187 That's all. 67 00:05:16,775 --> 00:05:19,486 Mr. Garibaldi, a moment of your time? 68 00:05:20,946 --> 00:05:22,989 Not long ago, something happened. 69 00:05:23,156 --> 00:05:26,201 I've been keeping it to myself, but the truth is... 70 00:05:27,160 --> 00:05:30,288 ...I need some help. Mostly I need a friend. 71 00:05:31,248 --> 00:05:34,000 You got both. What's the deal? 72 00:05:35,585 --> 00:05:40,715 I told you about the Battle of the Line and the 24 hours I can't remember. 73 00:05:41,675 --> 00:05:45,595 Lately, I've started to piece together a few things. 74 00:05:45,804 --> 00:05:49,683 Enough to know that something happened to me there. 75 00:05:50,684 --> 00:05:54,020 I've conducted my own investigation, but... 76 00:05:54,187 --> 00:05:56,982 ...this is more your area of expertise. 77 00:05:57,899 --> 00:06:04,030 I need your help to try and find out what happened and why. 78 00:06:05,782 --> 00:06:07,868 This is strictly unofficial. 79 00:06:10,370 --> 00:06:12,664 You don't have to take on the job. 80 00:06:12,873 --> 00:06:15,542 Jeff, this is me, remember? 81 00:06:16,459 --> 00:06:20,797 Let's hear it from the beginning, and don't leave anything out. 82 00:06:31,391 --> 00:06:33,393 - Ambassador. - Mr. Reno? 83 00:06:33,560 --> 00:06:37,856 - I was starting to worry. - I always keep my end of the bargain. 84 00:06:38,273 --> 00:06:41,359 - Had to make sure you did the same. - And? 85 00:06:41,568 --> 00:06:47,073 I received confirmation that payment has been deposited into my account. 86 00:06:49,242 --> 00:06:50,952 Here's the merchandise. 87 00:06:58,001 --> 00:06:59,210 Great Maker. 88 00:06:59,628 --> 00:07:03,423 - Nice piece of jewelry, isn't it? - This is not jewelry. 89 00:07:04,132 --> 00:07:07,093 This is not "the merchandise." 90 00:07:07,552 --> 00:07:10,639 This is the Eye... 91 00:07:11,056 --> 00:07:13,934 ...the oldest symbol of Centauri nobility... 92 00:07:14,392 --> 00:07:17,270 ...the property of the very first emperor. 93 00:07:17,479 --> 00:07:19,689 It comes from the earliest days of the Republic... 94 00:07:19,898 --> 00:07:23,652 ...lost over 100 years ago at the Battle of Nu'Shok. 95 00:07:23,818 --> 00:07:28,406 I know the story, and I'm glad it means something to you. 96 00:07:28,907 --> 00:07:31,409 To me, it's just another commission. 97 00:07:31,618 --> 00:07:36,289 My job is to find things: objects, people, you name it. 98 00:07:37,791 --> 00:07:41,002 Now I've got my payment. I'll be on my way. 99 00:07:41,211 --> 00:07:45,340 Payment indeed. We paid enough to buy a small planet. 100 00:07:45,548 --> 00:07:48,927 I would very much like to know how you got this. 101 00:07:50,470 --> 00:07:51,972 No, you wouldn't. 102 00:08:27,340 --> 00:08:28,758 [Vir] Ambassador. 103 00:08:29,551 --> 00:08:30,719 [G'Kar] Ambassador. 104 00:08:33,388 --> 00:08:34,931 [Vir] I've already pushed it. 105 00:08:35,765 --> 00:08:40,645 - I pushed it again. - Ah. 106 00:08:42,272 --> 00:08:46,234 I hear there is a famine on your world's southern frontier. 107 00:08:47,235 --> 00:08:49,362 My condolences. 108 00:08:49,571 --> 00:08:53,658 You should have thought of that before stripping our resources. 109 00:08:53,825 --> 00:08:57,037 - So it is all our fault? - Precisely. 110 00:08:57,245 --> 00:09:01,958 Your own people have continued to exploit your resources... 111 00:09:02,167 --> 00:09:05,003 ...to build the mighty Narn war machine. 112 00:09:05,211 --> 00:09:09,549 - We have to protect ourselves. - By doing what you say we did? 113 00:09:09,924 --> 00:09:11,217 That's evolution! 114 00:09:11,426 --> 00:09:14,554 - Now, see here-- - Take the famine as a blessing. 115 00:09:14,763 --> 00:09:17,307 A weeding out of the excess population. 116 00:09:17,515 --> 00:09:21,144 One more comment and you will be part of the excess! 117 00:09:21,352 --> 00:09:23,271 - Threats! - Yes, threats! 118 00:09:23,480 --> 00:09:28,151 - Now, you can go to hell! - And you can kiss my pouch, you-- 119 00:09:28,735 --> 00:09:31,237 - Now look what you made me do! - Now look what you made me do! 120 00:09:33,698 --> 00:09:39,412 I assume that once they were finished, the Minbari wiped my memory... 121 00:09:39,662 --> 00:09:42,165 ...and put me back in my ship. 122 00:09:42,791 --> 00:09:46,294 - You're sure that was Delenn you saw? - Positive. 123 00:09:48,004 --> 00:09:51,424 Eleven years is a long time. Trail's pretty cold. 124 00:09:51,633 --> 00:09:54,511 I know. I don't expect anything today. 125 00:09:55,011 --> 00:09:59,849 I've waited 11 years, I can wait longer. But if you get any ideas... 126 00:10:00,225 --> 00:10:02,519 I'll keep my eyes open. 127 00:10:03,061 --> 00:10:05,897 And thanks for bringing me in on this. 128 00:10:06,064 --> 00:10:09,400 Don't thank me until we figure out where this goes. 129 00:10:09,734 --> 00:10:12,445 We may both regret this conversation. 130 00:10:19,160 --> 00:10:23,581 [G'Kar] I'm not sure I understand, Mr... [Morden] Morden. 131 00:10:23,790 --> 00:10:25,458 Morden, yes. 132 00:10:25,667 --> 00:10:28,753 Who did you say authorized this little chat? 133 00:10:29,170 --> 00:10:33,550 - Counselor T'Bar, First Circle. - He knows what this is about? 134 00:10:33,967 --> 00:10:37,679 No, but in order to... 135 00:10:38,221 --> 00:10:42,475 ...see someone of your prominence, I needed a recommendation. 136 00:10:43,184 --> 00:10:44,477 He provided it. 137 00:10:44,686 --> 00:10:48,481 You still haven't answered my question. 138 00:10:48,940 --> 00:10:53,027 - What do you want? - Well, what do you mean? 139 00:10:53,486 --> 00:10:55,572 - What do you want? - For supper? 140 00:10:55,780 --> 00:10:58,867 - To do? What do I--? - What do you want? 141 00:11:00,285 --> 00:11:01,703 This is pointless. 142 00:11:01,911 --> 00:11:05,123 I want you to go away and leave me in peace. 143 00:11:09,586 --> 00:11:10,837 As you say. 144 00:11:14,716 --> 00:11:15,842 Wait. 145 00:11:24,434 --> 00:11:26,019 What do I want? 146 00:11:26,853 --> 00:11:29,731 The Centauri stripped my world. 147 00:11:30,440 --> 00:11:31,733 I want justice. 148 00:11:31,941 --> 00:11:33,234 What do you want? 149 00:11:33,443 --> 00:11:36,154 To suck the marrow from their bones. 150 00:11:36,321 --> 00:11:39,824 - Grind their skulls to powder. - What do you want? 151 00:11:40,033 --> 00:11:42,076 To tear down their cities... 152 00:11:42,285 --> 00:11:46,289 ...blacken their sky, sow their ground with salt. 153 00:11:46,497 --> 00:11:49,500 To completely, utterly erase them. 154 00:11:49,709 --> 00:11:51,211 And then what? 155 00:11:56,174 --> 00:11:58,092 I don't know. 156 00:11:59,177 --> 00:12:02,805 As long as my Homeworld's safety is guaranteed... 157 00:12:03,306 --> 00:12:05,433 ...I don't know that it matters. 158 00:12:06,476 --> 00:12:07,602 I see. 159 00:12:08,353 --> 00:12:11,564 Thank you very much for your time. 160 00:12:12,232 --> 00:12:13,524 Good day. 161 00:12:18,571 --> 00:12:19,864 Nonsense! 162 00:12:37,840 --> 00:12:40,385 - Ambassador Mollari? - Yes, Lord Kiro. 163 00:12:40,551 --> 00:12:42,553 I am honored. 164 00:12:42,971 --> 00:12:47,433 This is Ladira, my aunt, the prophetess of our house. 165 00:12:47,642 --> 00:12:49,602 - Ambassador. - My lady. 166 00:12:50,603 --> 00:12:52,105 You are all right? 167 00:12:52,772 --> 00:12:55,191 Yes, the trip was quite long. 168 00:12:55,400 --> 00:12:59,821 [Vir] it can be quite a strain if you're not used to such voyages. 169 00:13:00,405 --> 00:13:03,741 Rest will help. I've made the arrangements. 170 00:13:04,784 --> 00:13:07,578 - You have the Eye? - Yes. 171 00:13:07,787 --> 00:13:11,082 - It's quite-- - This place... 172 00:13:11,791 --> 00:13:13,751 Great Maker, this place... 173 00:13:15,044 --> 00:13:16,963 - No. - Lady? 174 00:13:17,171 --> 00:13:20,383 I see death. Destruction. 175 00:13:21,301 --> 00:13:25,555 Fire. Babylon will fall. This place will be destroyed! 176 00:13:26,055 --> 00:13:28,224 Fire, death, pain. 177 00:13:28,433 --> 00:13:32,937 Fire, death, pain. 178 00:13:33,104 --> 00:13:34,147 No. 179 00:13:35,440 --> 00:13:36,774 No! 180 00:13:55,997 --> 00:13:58,958 [Kiro] You're sure you're all right? - I'm fine. 181 00:13:59,167 --> 00:14:02,670 It was a vision. Very powerful. 182 00:14:03,004 --> 00:14:06,174 - You said this place will be destroyed? - Yes. 183 00:14:06,383 --> 00:14:07,717 Yes, I did. 184 00:14:08,635 --> 00:14:13,390 You'll excuse me. I must go to my quarters and rest. 185 00:14:18,645 --> 00:14:23,316 You will forgive her, she sometimes takes her role too seriously. 186 00:14:23,525 --> 00:14:25,527 You don't believe her vision? 187 00:14:25,735 --> 00:14:27,445 She's been wrong before. 188 00:14:27,654 --> 00:14:32,325 On my first birthday, she said that someday shadows would kill me. 189 00:14:32,534 --> 00:14:34,494 Shadows? 190 00:14:34,661 --> 00:14:37,872 - Doesn't exactly make sense, does it? - No. 191 00:14:39,582 --> 00:14:42,043 - Where is the Eye? - Safe. 192 00:14:42,460 --> 00:14:45,630 - I would like to see it. - I was told-- 193 00:14:45,839 --> 00:14:50,969 My family has waited over 100 years for the Eye to be returned. 194 00:14:51,177 --> 00:14:56,558 It is the symbol of our house, a house of nobility and honor. 195 00:14:57,308 --> 00:15:00,520 And now I must play the messenger. 196 00:15:02,147 --> 00:15:04,441 I would like to spend... 197 00:15:05,233 --> 00:15:09,070 ...some time with it before turning it over to the emperor. 198 00:15:10,572 --> 00:15:11,906 Of course. 199 00:15:21,833 --> 00:15:25,962 Six to One, have located target. Commencing surveillance. 200 00:15:28,423 --> 00:15:34,053 What is the purpose of your question, Mr. Morden, is it? 201 00:15:34,262 --> 00:15:36,931 The question is its own purpose. 202 00:15:38,016 --> 00:15:39,267 What do you want? 203 00:15:39,684 --> 00:15:43,146 I am informed that you have just seen Ambassador G'Kar. 204 00:15:43,313 --> 00:15:45,899 Are you asking each of us this question? 205 00:15:46,274 --> 00:15:49,235 Perhaps. Does that invalidate the question? 206 00:15:49,402 --> 00:15:52,655 No, but it makes me wonder-- 207 00:15:56,784 --> 00:15:58,536 Is something wrong? 208 00:15:59,370 --> 00:16:03,374 No, just a moment of fatigue. 209 00:16:10,048 --> 00:16:11,341 Ambassador? 210 00:16:12,133 --> 00:16:13,510 Leave me. 211 00:16:16,679 --> 00:16:19,641 Get out. Now! 212 00:16:34,864 --> 00:16:36,324 They're here. 213 00:16:43,498 --> 00:16:46,668 [Kiro] Ah. [Vir] Yes. 214 00:16:56,386 --> 00:17:00,848 - No one else knows it's here? - No one, except the man who brought it. 215 00:17:01,057 --> 00:17:04,644 - We can rely on his discretion. - Good. 216 00:17:05,562 --> 00:17:07,021 Good. 217 00:17:08,231 --> 00:17:10,858 We'll bring it back just as quietly. 218 00:17:11,025 --> 00:17:15,613 It will be better for the government to declare that they found it back home... 219 00:17:15,822 --> 00:17:20,368 ...rather than to admit they had to buy it from some outsider. 220 00:17:23,079 --> 00:17:24,747 Ambassador. 221 00:17:26,124 --> 00:17:28,710 You must know that things are... 222 00:17:28,918 --> 00:17:32,297 - ...changing back home. - I hear a few things. 223 00:17:32,505 --> 00:17:36,884 Every day our people grow unhappier with our so-called leaders. 224 00:17:37,051 --> 00:17:41,889 The emperor has not been in public. His prime minister acts for him. 225 00:17:42,098 --> 00:17:45,685 Without him, the senate is losing credibility. 226 00:17:45,893 --> 00:17:50,189 So that is why they wanted the Eye, yes? 227 00:17:50,398 --> 00:17:55,236 Yes. There is no greater symbol of authority. 228 00:17:58,031 --> 00:17:59,574 Mollari... 229 00:18:00,617 --> 00:18:05,163 ...the Eye belongs to my family. My house. 230 00:18:06,456 --> 00:18:11,919 - Why should I give it to the emperor? - We must all make our sacrifices. 231 00:18:12,086 --> 00:18:18,176 If I were to return with the Eye and claim the throne for myself? 232 00:18:18,635 --> 00:18:23,264 Lord Kiro, please. I understand your feelings. 233 00:18:23,473 --> 00:18:27,685 You could do it, but without support you would be dead in a day. 234 00:18:28,645 --> 00:18:33,066 These are no longer the good old days, Lord Kiro. 235 00:18:33,274 --> 00:18:34,776 Yes. 236 00:18:37,570 --> 00:18:39,238 More's the pity. 237 00:18:42,784 --> 00:18:48,247 I will leave this with you. In my care, I might do something foolish. 238 00:18:48,956 --> 00:18:51,584 - Good night. - Good night. 239 00:18:54,754 --> 00:18:57,298 Where did it all go wrong, Mollari? 240 00:18:58,341 --> 00:19:01,052 Where did we lose it all? 241 00:19:03,304 --> 00:19:05,306 I don't know. 242 00:19:07,475 --> 00:19:09,185 I don't know. 243 00:19:20,321 --> 00:19:25,284 [man 1] Everyone to the shuttle. [woman] Evacuate, evacuate! 244 00:19:25,493 --> 00:19:28,246 [man 1] They're heading for the docking bays! 245 00:19:28,454 --> 00:19:30,998 [man 2] Hit it. [man 3] We've got to get out! 246 00:19:31,165 --> 00:19:34,669 [man 1] Destruct! Destruct! Destruct! 247 00:19:34,836 --> 00:19:38,214 [man 2] Everyone. To the shuttle. 248 00:19:43,511 --> 00:19:46,556 [man] Captain, we're picking up Raider transmissions. 249 00:19:46,764 --> 00:19:50,017 Impossible. The screens are clear. 250 00:19:51,185 --> 00:19:53,312 - Where are they coming from? [man] I don't know. 251 00:19:53,521 --> 00:19:55,481 - Time to target? - 20 minutes. 252 00:19:55,690 --> 00:19:57,942 Thrusters to maximum. 253 00:19:58,109 --> 00:20:00,653 We'll try to beat them to the jumpgate. 254 00:20:00,862 --> 00:20:03,698 Earth Transport Vessel Achilles... 255 00:20:03,906 --> 00:20:07,076 ...to all ships in Grid Epsilon. 256 00:20:07,285 --> 00:20:10,496 This is a mayday. We are under attack. 257 00:20:10,705 --> 00:20:12,874 We are surrounded by Raiders. 258 00:20:13,082 --> 00:20:14,917 Moving to the jump gate. 259 00:20:15,084 --> 00:20:19,797 We could use your help out here! This is a mayday, repeat, mayday! 260 00:20:20,006 --> 00:20:22,341 - Help's on the way. [pilot] Roger that. 261 00:20:22,550 --> 00:20:25,553 - You're clear to launch. [Ivanova] Confirmed. 262 00:20:25,887 --> 00:20:27,930 You heard the man. Hit it. 263 00:20:55,792 --> 00:20:57,627 They've taken the bait. 264 00:20:57,794 --> 00:21:01,297 Estimate two hours until they can reload the bays. 265 00:21:01,464 --> 00:21:05,968 Keep them busy. We'll take care of Babylon 5 from this end. 266 00:21:27,615 --> 00:21:31,452 [man] You are clear to dock. Welcome back, Ambassador Kosh. 267 00:21:34,580 --> 00:21:37,708 [elevator door opens] 268 00:22:15,663 --> 00:22:19,166 [Ivanova] Time to target's last known position: 20 minutes. 269 00:22:19,333 --> 00:22:23,504 - Any transmissions from Achilles? - Confirmed, still reading her. 270 00:22:23,796 --> 00:22:28,301 Let's hope we're in time. Delta 7 and 8, watch the gate. 271 00:22:28,467 --> 00:22:31,512 If the Raiders manage to get past us, link in. 272 00:22:31,679 --> 00:22:35,766 - I wanna know how they get in and out. [fighter] Will do. 273 00:22:38,185 --> 00:22:41,939 Maximum burn. Weapons systems on standby. We'll need them. 274 00:22:42,106 --> 00:22:44,066 [fighter] Confirmed, Delta Leader. 275 00:22:44,817 --> 00:22:49,030 We're ready to proceed. Bring the Eye, we'll meet on the way. 276 00:22:49,196 --> 00:22:52,783 I've notified Centauri Prime of your expected arrival. 277 00:22:52,950 --> 00:22:55,369 There'll be a ship to escort you. 278 00:22:55,536 --> 00:22:58,748 You'll have protection once you're past the gate. 279 00:22:58,915 --> 00:23:01,125 Well, I should hope so. 280 00:23:01,834 --> 00:23:05,004 See you in a few moments, ambassador. 281 00:23:15,348 --> 00:23:19,101 Ambassador, I was just on my way to see you. My name is-- 282 00:23:19,268 --> 00:23:23,272 I don't have time to chat. I suggest you make an appointment. 283 00:23:23,439 --> 00:23:26,525 - I did. - Then make another one. 284 00:23:26,901 --> 00:23:29,111 Never a transport tube when you need one. 285 00:23:29,278 --> 00:23:34,575 - I was authorized to speak to you-- - Yes, yes. Look, what do you want? 286 00:23:34,742 --> 00:23:37,495 That's what I was going to ask you. 287 00:23:37,662 --> 00:23:42,375 You are a lunatic. Go away. Pester someone else. 288 00:23:44,251 --> 00:23:45,878 [computer] Destination? 289 00:23:46,712 --> 00:23:48,422 Bay 12. 290 00:23:48,923 --> 00:23:51,300 You are a very persistent young man. 291 00:23:51,467 --> 00:23:55,972 I have to be. I'm not allowed to leave until you've answered my question. 292 00:23:56,138 --> 00:23:59,350 - What do you want? - This is a silly conversation. 293 00:23:59,517 --> 00:24:00,977 Yes, it is. 294 00:24:01,727 --> 00:24:04,814 - What do you want? - To be left alone. 295 00:24:06,732 --> 00:24:09,944 Is that it? Is that really all, ambassador? 296 00:24:12,154 --> 00:24:15,116 All right. Fine. 297 00:24:15,491 --> 00:24:20,997 You really want to know what I want? You really want to know the truth? 298 00:24:21,163 --> 00:24:26,502 I want my people to reclaim their rightful place in the galaxy. 299 00:24:26,669 --> 00:24:32,383 I want to see the Centauri stretch their hand and command the stars. 300 00:24:32,550 --> 00:24:37,304 I want a rebirth of glory, a renaissance of power. 301 00:24:37,471 --> 00:24:41,684 I want to stop running like a man late for an appointment... 302 00:24:41,851 --> 00:24:45,896 ...afraid to look back, or to look forward. 303 00:24:46,063 --> 00:24:49,734 I want us to be what we used to be. 304 00:24:50,484 --> 00:24:52,236 I want... 305 00:24:53,821 --> 00:24:57,658 I want it all back the way that it was. 306 00:24:57,908 --> 00:25:00,327 Does that answer your question? 307 00:25:05,207 --> 00:25:06,500 Yes. 308 00:25:07,376 --> 00:25:08,919 Yes, it does. 309 00:25:11,088 --> 00:25:13,966 We received confirmation from Delta Wing. 310 00:25:14,133 --> 00:25:16,552 They're closing in on the Achilles. 311 00:25:16,719 --> 00:25:18,012 Good. 312 00:25:20,056 --> 00:25:21,932 Something wrong, commander? 313 00:25:22,099 --> 00:25:25,853 Until now, the Raiders have been hitting closer to Babylon 5. 314 00:25:26,020 --> 00:25:28,856 This new attack is a sector further away. 315 00:25:29,023 --> 00:25:31,942 Call up a cargo manifest on the Achilles. 316 00:25:32,318 --> 00:25:33,527 On it. 317 00:25:38,824 --> 00:25:40,493 [raider] That's far enough. 318 00:25:44,580 --> 00:25:45,873 I want the Eye. 319 00:25:46,040 --> 00:25:48,626 We don't know what you're talking about! 320 00:25:48,876 --> 00:25:51,337 No more lies, ambassador. 321 00:25:51,504 --> 00:25:55,549 To be sure there are no more problems, you three are hostages. 322 00:25:55,716 --> 00:25:57,885 Get this aboard the ship. 323 00:25:58,719 --> 00:26:02,139 Hide these bodies. We don't want them found until we're clear. 324 00:26:02,306 --> 00:26:03,766 Now move. 325 00:26:11,607 --> 00:26:15,152 Commander, I have the cargo information you asked for. 326 00:26:19,406 --> 00:26:22,576 - Does this manifest cover everything? - Yes, sir. 327 00:26:22,743 --> 00:26:25,996 Hydroponics supplies, tools, testing materials. 328 00:26:26,163 --> 00:26:29,083 Nothing that's valuable on the black market. 329 00:26:29,250 --> 00:26:33,170 - Nothing worth the effort of stealing. - Then why the attack? 330 00:26:35,005 --> 00:26:38,134 Babylon Control to Delta Wing. Do you copy? 331 00:26:38,300 --> 00:26:40,636 - Confirmed. [Sinclair] What's your status? 332 00:26:40,803 --> 00:26:44,140 The Raiders broke off the attack. We're in pursuit. 333 00:26:44,306 --> 00:26:48,227 Negative, Delta Leader. Do not pursue. Return to base. 334 00:26:48,394 --> 00:26:50,729 - But, commander-- - It's a diversion. 335 00:26:50,896 --> 00:26:54,233 They want you far from the station. Return to base. 336 00:26:54,483 --> 00:26:56,652 [Ivanova] Confirmed, Babylon Control. 337 00:27:04,076 --> 00:27:07,288 What ships arrive or depart in the next two hours? 338 00:27:07,454 --> 00:27:12,918 Traffic's light. Just a couple survey ships and a Centauri personal liner. 339 00:27:13,085 --> 00:27:14,587 Registration? 340 00:27:15,838 --> 00:27:17,715 A Lord Kiro and Lady Ladira. 341 00:27:17,882 --> 00:27:21,093 - Leaving Bay 12 in 10 minutes. - That might be it. 342 00:27:21,260 --> 00:27:25,306 Tell Garibaldi to stand by. I'm heading for Bay 12. 343 00:27:32,646 --> 00:27:34,815 The ship that's about to depart-- 344 00:27:34,982 --> 00:27:36,859 This is not a good time. 345 00:27:37,026 --> 00:27:39,320 I have to warn you. We received-- 346 00:27:39,486 --> 00:27:41,155 Commander, look out! 347 00:27:43,449 --> 00:27:48,162 If anyone moves, his brains will be splattered all over the bulkhead. 348 00:27:48,412 --> 00:27:51,081 I'm taking this ship, and we're leaving. 349 00:27:51,290 --> 00:27:56,253 If you block the docking bay, I'll use the ship's thrusters to burn through. 350 00:27:56,503 --> 00:27:57,755 Understood. 351 00:27:58,255 --> 00:28:00,466 We won't try to stop you. 352 00:28:01,342 --> 00:28:04,136 I'd always heard you were a smart man. 353 00:28:04,303 --> 00:28:05,638 Now, move! 354 00:28:05,804 --> 00:28:08,098 Kiro, no! 355 00:28:08,724 --> 00:28:12,186 [Vir] What are you doing? You can't just let him go! 356 00:28:12,353 --> 00:28:15,731 A Centauri liner will come out of the docking bay. 357 00:28:15,898 --> 00:28:18,734 Target engines only. Disable, don't destroy. 358 00:28:18,901 --> 00:28:20,611 [Garibaldi] Launching Alpha Wing. 359 00:28:20,778 --> 00:28:25,241 We'll program the jumpgate to reject the ship's code. 360 00:28:25,407 --> 00:28:30,287 Once they're outside, they're not going anywhere. 361 00:28:30,454 --> 00:28:35,793 - Ladira, we should get away from here. - The Shadows are coming for him. 362 00:28:43,676 --> 00:28:44,718 [Sinclair] Status? 363 00:28:44,885 --> 00:28:48,013 [tech] It's trying to activate jumpgate sequence. 364 00:28:48,180 --> 00:28:51,016 Mr. Garibaldi, hit them and reel them in. 365 00:28:51,183 --> 00:28:52,226 Will do. 366 00:28:52,393 --> 00:28:54,520 Okay, people, let's move. 367 00:29:03,654 --> 00:29:05,864 The ship can't make a jump point. 368 00:29:06,031 --> 00:29:10,452 The nearest is six light-months away, and with Garibaldi at his back... 369 00:29:10,619 --> 00:29:14,081 ...he's boxed in. We can wait him out, if we have to. 370 00:29:14,248 --> 00:29:16,917 Jump point forming in Sector 3. 371 00:29:17,167 --> 00:29:18,377 What?! 372 00:29:29,263 --> 00:29:32,558 So that's how the Raiders get in and out so fast. 373 00:29:32,725 --> 00:29:35,477 A vessel that size could do solo jumps. 374 00:29:38,897 --> 00:29:41,650 They're moving in attack formation. 375 00:29:41,859 --> 00:29:45,612 - Weapons systems locking on. - Close blast doors. 376 00:29:59,668 --> 00:30:01,879 Activate defense grids. 377 00:30:02,046 --> 00:30:04,214 Defense grids online. 378 00:30:07,009 --> 00:30:10,804 They want what's on that ship bad. Don't let it get away. 379 00:30:10,971 --> 00:30:14,224 - What about the station? - We can take care of ourselves. 380 00:30:14,391 --> 00:30:15,434 Roger. 381 00:30:21,732 --> 00:30:24,526 All right, Alpha Wing. Take them down hard. 382 00:30:27,571 --> 00:30:30,324 [crowd yelling] 383 00:30:30,491 --> 00:30:33,202 [siren wails] 384 00:30:38,332 --> 00:30:39,625 [Vir] Ladira. 385 00:30:40,167 --> 00:30:45,089 - Ladira, we have to find shelter. - Fire. Death and destruction. 386 00:30:45,255 --> 00:30:48,550 You can't stay here. Come with me now. Please. 387 00:30:48,717 --> 00:30:53,514 It doesn't matter. The Shadows have come for Lord Kiro. 388 00:30:53,680 --> 00:30:56,600 The Shadows have come for us all. 389 00:31:18,038 --> 00:31:20,290 [door opens] 390 00:31:34,221 --> 00:31:38,183 [Kosh] Leave this place. They are not for you. 391 00:31:38,517 --> 00:31:39,852 Go. 392 00:31:40,477 --> 00:31:41,812 Leave. 393 00:31:42,521 --> 00:31:43,689 Now. 394 00:31:50,320 --> 00:31:54,491 [Garibaldi] Centauri transport heading for the mother ship. Unable to pursue. 395 00:32:07,379 --> 00:32:11,758 Alpha Leader to Alpha Wing, these things are made for atmosphere and space. 396 00:32:11,925 --> 00:32:15,012 Go for the airfoils, where they're vulnerable. 397 00:32:17,097 --> 00:32:21,518 Recalibrate the defense grid for long-range firing pattern. 398 00:32:21,685 --> 00:32:24,313 Range: Between two and five kilometers. 399 00:32:24,480 --> 00:32:27,608 - I'll have to take it off-line. [Sinclair] Do it. 400 00:32:29,359 --> 00:32:32,946 Drive them toward the back of the station. 401 00:32:33,113 --> 00:32:34,156 Confirmed. 402 00:32:42,206 --> 00:32:44,458 - Tell me when they're in position. - One minute. 403 00:32:44,625 --> 00:32:48,837 Defense grid reactivated. Target range: 3.9 kilometers. 404 00:32:49,338 --> 00:32:51,423 And now we close the box. 405 00:32:51,590 --> 00:32:54,301 Babylon Control to Delta Wing. Proceed. 406 00:32:54,468 --> 00:32:55,886 [Ivanova] Confirmed. 407 00:33:07,022 --> 00:33:08,440 Surprise. 408 00:33:19,952 --> 00:33:21,662 Tactical display. 409 00:33:25,791 --> 00:33:27,668 - They're retreating. - Good. 410 00:33:27,834 --> 00:33:30,087 Right down the middle of the gauntlet. 411 00:33:33,006 --> 00:33:34,800 Delta Wing, fire! 412 00:33:35,592 --> 00:33:37,344 Alpha Wing, fire! 413 00:33:38,136 --> 00:33:40,514 Fire defense grid, all sectors! 414 00:33:53,860 --> 00:33:55,445 That's got them. 415 00:33:56,530 --> 00:34:00,534 Delta Wing, go to command vessel while Alpha Wing cleans up. 416 00:34:00,701 --> 00:34:02,035 Confirmed. 417 00:34:13,213 --> 00:34:14,548 Damn. 418 00:34:15,007 --> 00:34:19,511 They're opening a jump point. Going to maximum thrust! 419 00:34:19,678 --> 00:34:21,430 Negative. Abandon pursuit. 420 00:34:21,597 --> 00:34:25,017 You might get caught in the backwash! Don't risk it! 421 00:34:25,183 --> 00:34:28,478 - Commander-- - That's an order, Delta Leader! 422 00:34:31,231 --> 00:34:32,441 Nuts. 423 00:34:33,817 --> 00:34:37,946 Show's over. Let's collect the stragglers and return to base. 424 00:34:43,577 --> 00:34:46,538 Eleven Raider ships destroyed, four captured. 425 00:34:46,705 --> 00:34:52,044 We're interrogating the prisoners now. Station took some minor damage. 426 00:34:52,210 --> 00:34:54,588 A few injuries, nothing major. 427 00:34:54,755 --> 00:34:58,884 Ambassador Kosh's encounter suit was damaged. He won't say how. 428 00:34:59,051 --> 00:35:02,679 - He asked for equipment to fix it. - What about our ships? 429 00:35:02,846 --> 00:35:06,975 Three Starfuries were disabled and were towed back for repair. 430 00:35:07,142 --> 00:35:08,727 We lost two ships. 431 00:35:08,894 --> 00:35:13,857 Alpha 6 ejected in time. He's in medlab. Doc thinks he'll be okay. 432 00:35:14,107 --> 00:35:17,778 Delta 9 didn't make it. Want me to notify the family? 433 00:35:18,111 --> 00:35:19,488 No, I'll do it. 434 00:35:21,156 --> 00:35:25,577 His father's on Earth. His sister's in the Mars colony. 435 00:35:25,827 --> 00:35:30,040 We hurt the Raiders bad. Maybe enough not to see them again. 436 00:35:30,374 --> 00:35:35,170 - They still have their main vessel. - Without fighters, it's a big target. 437 00:35:35,337 --> 00:35:40,300 It'll take them a long time to gather enough fighters to be a problem. 438 00:35:41,134 --> 00:35:43,470 Commander, you wanted to see us? 439 00:35:43,637 --> 00:35:48,684 Yes. The ship the Raiders captured was registered in your name, Lady Ladira. 440 00:35:48,850 --> 00:35:51,144 They were after something of yours. 441 00:35:51,311 --> 00:35:55,732 I want to know what it was, and why it wasn't on the cargo manifest. 442 00:35:55,899 --> 00:35:58,902 It's a very long story, commander. 443 00:35:59,069 --> 00:36:02,030 Well, my time is your time. 444 00:36:16,670 --> 00:36:21,550 Very convincing performance. if you don't mind, please tell your captain-- 445 00:36:21,717 --> 00:36:24,010 Sorry, he's busy. 446 00:36:24,553 --> 00:36:27,180 Stick him in holding until we need him. 447 00:36:27,347 --> 00:36:29,516 What? We had an agreement. 448 00:36:29,683 --> 00:36:31,935 Had. Past tense. 449 00:36:32,310 --> 00:36:34,855 Look, we're big. We're organized. 450 00:36:35,021 --> 00:36:39,568 But not big enough to put you in charge of the Centauri government. 451 00:36:39,860 --> 00:36:44,406 I don't care about the Eye's leverage, you think they'll follow you? 452 00:36:44,573 --> 00:36:46,867 - Not a chance. - But I helped you. 453 00:36:47,033 --> 00:36:50,287 - I gave you the transport times-- - We're grateful. 454 00:36:50,537 --> 00:36:53,707 This ship, big enough to make its own jump point... 455 00:36:53,874 --> 00:36:57,919 ...cost us every credit we've stolen over the last five years. 456 00:36:58,086 --> 00:37:02,132 With the ransom we can get for this, we can buy one or two more. 457 00:37:02,299 --> 00:37:06,636 That made it worth taking the risk, not your plan. 458 00:37:12,601 --> 00:37:13,935 And what about me? 459 00:37:14,102 --> 00:37:17,105 You're gonna send a message to Centauri Prime. 460 00:37:17,272 --> 00:37:19,649 They've met our demands for the Eye. 461 00:37:19,816 --> 00:37:23,695 But they won't pay your ransom without proof you're alive. 462 00:37:23,862 --> 00:37:29,075 So look on the bright side. You're not going home as the new emperor. 463 00:37:29,242 --> 00:37:31,536 But you are going home alive. 464 00:37:31,703 --> 00:37:35,165 And once back, you're gonna keep on paying us. 465 00:37:35,332 --> 00:37:38,168 Because you wouldn't want anyone to find out about your-- 466 00:37:38,335 --> 00:37:39,586 [siren wails] 467 00:37:39,753 --> 00:37:41,129 What the hell? 468 00:38:14,454 --> 00:38:19,000 [Vir] Sure you are well enough to travel? - I have responsibilities. 469 00:38:19,167 --> 00:38:22,754 - And what of you, ambassador? - What of me? 470 00:38:23,505 --> 00:38:26,466 It would seem my career is finished. 471 00:38:26,633 --> 00:38:28,426 The Eye is gone. 472 00:38:28,844 --> 00:38:32,013 If they want to buy it, its price will be high. 473 00:38:32,180 --> 00:38:35,016 I'm sorry. I'll do anything I can to help. 474 00:38:35,183 --> 00:38:40,313 Thank you, but I'm afraid I'm beyond anything, short of a miracle. 475 00:38:40,856 --> 00:38:45,193 Good night, Lady Ladira. I'll see you to your ship in the morning. 476 00:38:45,360 --> 00:38:48,905 I expect I'll be leaving myself, a few days later. 477 00:38:56,496 --> 00:38:59,040 [door bell rings] 478 00:38:59,207 --> 00:39:01,835 Whoever it is, go away. 479 00:39:03,211 --> 00:39:04,504 All right. 480 00:39:05,547 --> 00:39:09,384 All right. What's one more annoyance? Enter. 481 00:39:11,219 --> 00:39:13,555 - Good evening, ambassador. - You? 482 00:39:13,722 --> 00:39:17,017 Go away. It's late. I'm in no mood for your games. 483 00:39:17,183 --> 00:39:20,061 I'm leaving shortly. I got what I came for. 484 00:39:20,228 --> 00:39:22,480 But before I go... 485 00:39:23,481 --> 00:39:27,068 A gift. From friends you don't know you have. 486 00:39:38,830 --> 00:39:40,373 The Eye. 487 00:39:42,709 --> 00:39:44,002 How? 488 00:39:49,341 --> 00:39:51,259 Where did you go? 489 00:39:51,426 --> 00:39:53,637 Let me buy you a drink. 490 00:39:53,929 --> 00:39:57,432 Let me buy you an entire fleet of drinks! 491 00:39:57,849 --> 00:40:00,852 How can I ever find you to thank you? 492 00:40:01,102 --> 00:40:05,982 [Morden] We will find you, ambassador. We will find you. 493 00:40:17,077 --> 00:40:20,330 I've assigned guards to escort Ladira to her ship. 494 00:40:20,497 --> 00:40:24,250 Londo and I talked about withholding cargo information. 495 00:40:24,417 --> 00:40:28,129 - We could have anticipated the attack. - No kidding. 496 00:40:28,296 --> 00:40:31,257 I wanted to see if they got off okay. Coming? 497 00:40:31,424 --> 00:40:35,804 I've got an Earthforce transport due to take the prisoners home. 498 00:40:35,971 --> 00:40:40,016 - They plan to discourage others. - If it works, I'll take it. 499 00:40:40,183 --> 00:40:43,853 - Something else? - The matter you asked me to look into. 500 00:40:46,856 --> 00:40:48,775 I dug around a little and... 501 00:40:48,942 --> 00:40:54,155 Look, you probably know you weren't first in line to run this place. 502 00:40:54,614 --> 00:40:58,159 I suspected as much. I was surprised when they called. 503 00:40:58,368 --> 00:41:01,413 - How far down the list was I? - Pretty far. 504 00:41:01,579 --> 00:41:04,833 Despite the problems, this is a high-profile job. 505 00:41:05,000 --> 00:41:10,130 The whole brass lined up to get it, but every name was rejected until you. 506 00:41:10,380 --> 00:41:12,173 Rejected by whom? 507 00:41:12,340 --> 00:41:14,050 The Minbari government. 508 00:41:14,217 --> 00:41:19,806 They agreed to support Babylon 5 if they had approval over who ran it. 509 00:41:19,973 --> 00:41:22,017 - They wanted you. - Why? 510 00:41:22,600 --> 00:41:24,060 Unknown. 511 00:41:30,400 --> 00:41:34,738 [Ladira] I'm glad you're able to come. I wanted to see you before I left. 512 00:41:34,988 --> 00:41:38,783 I don't know if Ambassador Mollari mentioned it... 513 00:41:38,950 --> 00:41:43,788 ...but when I arrived here, I had a vision about this place. 514 00:41:43,997 --> 00:41:47,625 He told me. But we made it through. We're safe. 515 00:41:47,876 --> 00:41:49,210 For now. 516 00:41:49,669 --> 00:41:54,716 But the vision, commander, the vision is still there. 517 00:41:55,091 --> 00:41:57,218 It's not an easy thing... 518 00:41:57,635 --> 00:41:59,888 ...but I can let you see...