1 00:00:03,667 --> 00:00:06,167 [instrumental music] 2 00:00:33,500 --> 00:00:35,750 Delenn, are you alright? 3 00:00:38,167 --> 00:00:41,708 You should sleep. It'll be morning soon. 4 00:00:41,792 --> 00:00:44,375 You'll need all your strength for what's ahead. 5 00:00:44,458 --> 00:00:46,917 [music continues] 6 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:53,542 [sighs] 7 00:01:14,417 --> 00:01:16,500 [music continues] 8 00:01:34,083 --> 00:01:35,625 It's, uh.. 9 00:01:37,250 --> 00:01:39,167 It's all yours. 10 00:01:48,833 --> 00:01:50,583 [sighs] 11 00:02:09,375 --> 00:02:12,958 (Sheridan) There comes a moment in everyone's life 12 00:02:13,042 --> 00:02:17,042 when you have to do something you'd rather not do. 13 00:02:17,125 --> 00:02:21,208 When you know something you'd rather not know. 14 00:02:22,250 --> 00:02:24,333 This is one such moment. 15 00:02:29,458 --> 00:02:31,875 I understand there is a council meeting in progress. 16 00:02:31,958 --> 00:02:34,417 That's correct, but I can't let you in, ambassador. 17 00:02:34,500 --> 00:02:35,875 It's a closed session. 18 00:02:35,958 --> 00:02:38,167 I would remind you that I am on the advisory board 19 00:02:38,250 --> 00:02:39,375 for the Alliance. 20 00:02:39,458 --> 00:02:41,583 I have every right to be in there. 21 00:02:41,667 --> 00:02:44,458 Well, that's not my decision to make. 22 00:02:44,542 --> 00:02:47,375 When they're ready to see you, they'll send for you. 23 00:02:48,667 --> 00:02:51,083 Every right in the world to be in there! 24 00:02:51,167 --> 00:02:53,958 - 'Londo.' - Are they selling me out, hmm? 25 00:02:54,042 --> 00:02:56,750 Selling out my people, Mr. Allan, without giving me 26 00:02:56,833 --> 00:03:00,000 a chance to defend myself to rebut the evidence? 27 00:03:00,083 --> 00:03:03,750 This is wrong. This is unfair. 28 00:03:03,833 --> 00:03:05,917 And I should be in there. 29 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:09,375 Londo, don't do this. You'll only make things worse. 30 00:03:14,500 --> 00:03:16,708 Worse, Mr. Allan? 31 00:03:16,792 --> 00:03:19,333 Worse than what? 32 00:03:19,417 --> 00:03:23,583 (Delenn) So it is with great difficulty and tremendous personal pain 33 00:03:23,667 --> 00:03:25,750 that we stand before you now. 34 00:03:25,833 --> 00:03:28,667 For the last six months, all of you have suffered 35 00:03:28,750 --> 00:03:31,583 devastating attacks on your shipping lines. 36 00:03:31,667 --> 00:03:34,625 Lives have been lost, ships and cargo destroyed 37 00:03:34,708 --> 00:03:37,875 at a cost of hundreds of millions of credits. 38 00:03:37,958 --> 00:03:41,083 The cost in pain to those who lost family and friends 39 00:03:41,167 --> 00:03:43,958 in those attacks can never be measured. 40 00:03:44,042 --> 00:03:46,167 Shortly after these attacks started 41 00:03:46,250 --> 00:03:51,083 we began an investigation to find out who was responsible. 42 00:03:51,167 --> 00:03:55,250 Now in exchange for your patience and cooperation 43 00:03:55,333 --> 00:03:57,292 we gave you our word 44 00:03:57,375 --> 00:03:59,458 that as soon as we found conclusive evidence 45 00:03:59,542 --> 00:04:03,333 we would bring it before you and pursue it fully 46 00:04:03,417 --> 00:04:05,292 no matter where it led. 47 00:04:05,375 --> 00:04:07,792 In a moment, we will show you proof 48 00:04:07,875 --> 00:04:11,458 that the Centauri Republic is responsible for these attacks. 49 00:04:11,542 --> 00:04:13,375 [indistinct murmuring] 50 00:04:14,833 --> 00:04:19,417 We promised that the Alliance would support any action 51 00:04:19,500 --> 00:04:21,875 that you, the member worlds, decided 52 00:04:21,958 --> 00:04:24,125 should be taken against those responsible. 53 00:04:25,417 --> 00:04:27,917 Now that we know that it is the Centauri.. 54 00:04:29,542 --> 00:04:31,667 ...that promise.. 55 00:04:31,750 --> 00:04:34,500 ...weighs heavily on us. 56 00:04:36,208 --> 00:04:40,375 But we have an obligation to honor that promise. 57 00:04:40,458 --> 00:04:42,208 And we will.. 58 00:04:43,625 --> 00:04:45,833 ...no matter the cost. 59 00:04:54,458 --> 00:04:56,875 - There is a hole in your mind. - What do you want? 60 00:04:56,958 --> 00:04:59,333 (G'Kar) No one here is exactly what he appears. 61 00:04:59,417 --> 00:05:01,208 (Sinclair) Nothing's the same anymore. 62 00:05:01,292 --> 00:05:03,375 (Hague) Commander Sinclair is being reassigned. 63 00:05:03,458 --> 00:05:05,458 (Londo) Why don't you eliminate the entire Narn homeworld? 64 00:05:05,542 --> 00:05:08,042 (Elric) I see a great hand reaching out of a star. 65 00:05:08,125 --> 00:05:09,500 (Sebastian) Who are you? 66 00:05:09,583 --> 00:05:10,667 (female President Clark has signed 67 00:05:10,750 --> 00:05:12,708 a decree today declaring.. 68 00:05:12,792 --> 00:05:14,542 (from Sheri) These orders have forced us to declare independence. 69 00:05:14,625 --> 00:05:16,208 I've seen people get off their encounter 70 00:05:16,292 --> 00:05:17,792 suited butts and do something. 71 00:05:17,875 --> 00:05:19,500 (Zathras) You're the one who was. 72 00:05:19,583 --> 00:05:21,917 (trash) If you go to Z'Ha'Dum, you will die. 73 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:23,417 (Lorein) Why are you here? 74 00:05:23,500 --> 00:05:25,292 Do you have anything worth living for? 75 00:05:25,375 --> 00:05:27,458 (Delenn) I think of my beautiful city in flames. 76 00:05:27,542 --> 00:05:28,917 (from Sheri) Giants in the playground. 77 00:05:29,000 --> 00:05:30,083 Now get the hell out of our galaxy. 78 00:05:30,167 --> 00:05:31,167 We are here to place 79 00:05:31,250 --> 00:05:32,917 President Clark under arrest. 80 00:05:33,000 --> 00:05:35,208 [theme music] 81 00:06:03,000 --> 00:06:05,500 [music continues] 82 00:06:23,708 --> 00:06:26,167 [instrumental music] 83 00:06:36,125 --> 00:06:40,167 (Delenn) We will begin our testimonies with Dr. Stephen Franklin. 84 00:06:40,250 --> 00:06:42,542 All of the high-energy weapons used by the members 85 00:06:42,625 --> 00:06:44,792 of the Alliance share certain characteristics 86 00:06:44,875 --> 00:06:46,667 due to the physics involved. 87 00:06:46,750 --> 00:06:50,417 But they also have certain differences as well. 88 00:06:50,500 --> 00:06:52,708 For instance, uh, most of your fleets 89 00:06:52,792 --> 00:06:54,833 are built at shipyards based on your homeworlds 90 00:06:54,917 --> 00:06:57,125 for reasons of security. 91 00:06:57,208 --> 00:06:59,833 Now these shipyards use locally produced material 92 00:06:59,917 --> 00:07:01,125 to build a focusing lens 93 00:07:01,208 --> 00:07:03,833 the central part of any energy weapon. 94 00:07:03,917 --> 00:07:06,167 The unique characteristics of this material 95 00:07:06,250 --> 00:07:09,500 can subtly alter the spectrum of light used in the beams 96 00:07:09,583 --> 00:07:12,833 making them individual to each world. 97 00:07:12,917 --> 00:07:15,833 Can you tell us a little bit about how you identify 98 00:07:15,917 --> 00:07:17,833 these unique differences? 99 00:07:17,917 --> 00:07:20,625 These energy fingerprints? 100 00:07:20,708 --> 00:07:23,625 Well, we arranged to have one or two random bodies 101 00:07:23,708 --> 00:07:25,500 sent to us after each attack. 102 00:07:25,583 --> 00:07:27,917 'A complete autopsy was conducted on those bodies' 103 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:31,250 'in order to determine what kind of weapons were used.' 104 00:07:31,333 --> 00:07:34,250 Can you explain the process? 105 00:07:34,333 --> 00:07:36,542 Excessive light bleaches out the skin 106 00:07:36,625 --> 00:07:38,667 where it comes in contact with it. 107 00:07:38,750 --> 00:07:40,208 It does the same to the rods and cones 108 00:07:40,292 --> 00:07:41,625 in the back of the eyes 109 00:07:41,708 --> 00:07:45,875 used to sense light, dark, colors. 110 00:07:45,958 --> 00:07:48,708 It takes a moment for these rods and cones to recover 111 00:07:48,792 --> 00:07:50,625 from these bright colors. 112 00:07:50,708 --> 00:07:53,208 That's why you'll see a, uh, green dot 113 00:07:53,292 --> 00:07:56,000 when you blink after looking at a red light 114 00:07:56,083 --> 00:08:00,042 or a, uh, yellow dot after looking at a bright blue object. 115 00:08:00,125 --> 00:08:03,042 It's always the exact opposite of the original spectrum 116 00:08:03,125 --> 00:08:05,250 and it is surprisingly precise. 117 00:08:06,292 --> 00:08:07,917 Because the subject dies within seconds 118 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:10,125 of being hit by a high-energy weapon 119 00:08:10,208 --> 00:08:12,458 the rods and cones never recover. 120 00:08:12,542 --> 00:08:15,292 By analyzing their condition and the state of the bleached skin 121 00:08:15,375 --> 00:08:17,417 we're able to determine the frequency of the spectrum 122 00:08:17,500 --> 00:08:18,875 used in the weapons. 123 00:08:18,958 --> 00:08:20,708 And is that spectrum 124 00:08:20,792 --> 00:08:23,208 consistent with Centauri weaponry? 125 00:08:23,292 --> 00:08:24,750 It is. 126 00:08:24,833 --> 00:08:26,917 In addition, the Centauri use their weapons 127 00:08:27,000 --> 00:08:28,917 almost like projectiles. 128 00:08:29,000 --> 00:08:32,750 Exploding rather than slicing or disrupting their targets. 129 00:08:32,833 --> 00:08:35,417 All the bodies had explosive tissue burns 130 00:08:35,500 --> 00:08:38,250 consistent to Centauri high-energy weapons. 131 00:08:40,333 --> 00:08:43,292 (Delenn) Our next segment is from Mr. Michael Garibaldi 132 00:08:43,375 --> 00:08:46,625 head of intelligence for the Alliance. 133 00:08:46,708 --> 00:08:48,417 (Garibaldi) As Dr. Franklin mentioned earlier 134 00:08:48,500 --> 00:08:50,417 Centauri weapons are designed to be used 135 00:08:50,500 --> 00:08:52,583 in an explosive rather than a slicing mode. 136 00:08:52,667 --> 00:08:54,333 Analysis of the debris confirms 137 00:08:54,417 --> 00:08:56,542 that the energy weapons were used in that way. 138 00:08:56,625 --> 00:08:59,167 In addition, the tactics used to ambush the cargo ships 139 00:08:59,250 --> 00:09:01,542 are consistent with Centauri training maneuvers. 140 00:09:01,625 --> 00:09:05,125 That last part can be considered subjective. 141 00:09:05,208 --> 00:09:07,208 Do you have anything more objective 142 00:09:07,292 --> 00:09:09,083 that points to the Centauri? 143 00:09:09,167 --> 00:09:10,417 I do. 144 00:09:11,708 --> 00:09:13,208 This came from one of several individuals 145 00:09:13,292 --> 00:09:15,583 on the Drazi homeworld who ambushed me 146 00:09:15,667 --> 00:09:19,000 and killed the only surviving witness to one of these attacks. 147 00:09:19,083 --> 00:09:21,292 It has been identified as belonging to the uniform 148 00:09:21,375 --> 00:09:23,542 of the Centauri palace guards. 149 00:09:23,625 --> 00:09:26,833 I must also mention that my ambush was a direct result 150 00:09:26,917 --> 00:09:28,625 of a leak of information about my mission 151 00:09:28,708 --> 00:09:30,208 to the Drazi homeworld. 152 00:09:30,292 --> 00:09:32,000 This came shortly after Ambassador Mollari 153 00:09:32,083 --> 00:09:34,958 was informed of our plans at a regular briefing session. 154 00:09:35,042 --> 00:09:37,875 After my return, we decided to keep Mollari out of the loop 155 00:09:37,958 --> 00:09:41,000 and since then, there have been no further leaks. 156 00:09:41,083 --> 00:09:43,292 Is it true that in the last three months 157 00:09:43,375 --> 00:09:46,333 only one Centauri vessel has been attacked? 158 00:09:46,417 --> 00:09:47,333 That's correct. 159 00:09:47,417 --> 00:09:48,833 It was an aging cargo ship 160 00:09:48,917 --> 00:09:51,042 that was due to be scrapped and sold for parts. 161 00:09:51,125 --> 00:09:53,042 We found no cargo of any significance 162 00:09:53,125 --> 00:09:54,833 and we did not find any bodies. 163 00:09:54,917 --> 00:09:56,292 We can only conclude from that 164 00:09:56,375 --> 00:09:58,208 that it was put there to throw us off the track 165 00:09:58,292 --> 00:10:00,167 and to make us think that there was an attack 166 00:10:00,250 --> 00:10:02,375 against the Centauri shipping lines. 167 00:10:02,458 --> 00:10:04,292 [doorbell chimes] 168 00:10:04,375 --> 00:10:05,875 Open. 169 00:10:08,583 --> 00:10:11,167 - Hello, G'Kar. - Mollari. 170 00:10:11,250 --> 00:10:14,333 Have you come here to drop off your evidence as well? 171 00:10:14,417 --> 00:10:17,833 On your way to tell them all the things you saw and heard 172 00:10:17,917 --> 00:10:21,667 while you were pretending to be my bodyguard on Centauri Prime? 173 00:10:21,750 --> 00:10:23,667 I was not pretending. 174 00:10:23,750 --> 00:10:26,667 I went to Centauri Prime as your guest 175 00:10:26,750 --> 00:10:29,583 your protector, perhaps even your conscience 176 00:10:29,667 --> 00:10:32,208 but not as anyone's eyes and ears. 177 00:10:32,292 --> 00:10:36,625 So no, I will not be testifying before the council. 178 00:10:38,083 --> 00:10:40,250 But I was there, Mollari. 179 00:10:40,333 --> 00:10:42,458 I saw you concerned about the increase 180 00:10:42,542 --> 00:10:44,375 in preparations for war. 181 00:10:44,458 --> 00:10:46,833 Concerned that the information about the location 182 00:10:46,917 --> 00:10:48,792 and activities of your warships 183 00:10:48,875 --> 00:10:51,125 once freely available to you and other ministers 184 00:10:51,208 --> 00:10:53,208 was suddenly classified. 185 00:10:53,292 --> 00:10:55,583 You knew something was going on. 186 00:10:55,667 --> 00:11:01,292 But I believe you never knew the shape of it until now. 187 00:11:01,375 --> 00:11:04,042 Don't tell me what you think I know. 188 00:11:06,042 --> 00:11:07,625 Still, uh 189 00:11:07,708 --> 00:11:11,542 I suppose I should thank you for respecting my privacy. 190 00:11:13,958 --> 00:11:16,500 So if you're not here to drop off your evidence 191 00:11:16,583 --> 00:11:18,708 why are you here? 192 00:11:18,792 --> 00:11:20,500 To tell you.. 193 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:26,750 ...that they are ready to see you now. 194 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:34,000 I have had the opportunity to review the evidence 195 00:11:34,083 --> 00:11:35,833 that has been brought before you. 196 00:11:37,083 --> 00:11:41,542 At first, I was offended, angry. 197 00:11:41,625 --> 00:11:45,500 And then, I did the only thing that I could do. 198 00:11:45,583 --> 00:11:47,875 [indistinct murmuring] 199 00:11:49,167 --> 00:11:51,125 This is a joke. 200 00:11:53,875 --> 00:11:55,208 'Cruel, yes.' 201 00:11:55,292 --> 00:11:57,542 Insulting and destructive, of course 202 00:11:57,625 --> 00:12:00,542 but a joke nonetheless. 203 00:12:00,625 --> 00:12:02,625 Circumstantial evidence. 204 00:12:02,708 --> 00:12:05,292 Half truths. Distortions. 205 00:12:05,375 --> 00:12:07,125 And enough unfounded assumptions 206 00:12:07,208 --> 00:12:10,083 to-to wrap around the station three times 207 00:12:10,167 --> 00:12:12,292 and still leave room for a knot. 208 00:12:12,375 --> 00:12:15,625 You cannot deny that the weapons are of Centauri design. 209 00:12:15,708 --> 00:12:18,958 Yes, there are similarities, but for years 210 00:12:19,042 --> 00:12:21,333 we have supplied weapons to other worlds 211 00:12:21,417 --> 00:12:24,125 including some of you. 212 00:12:24,208 --> 00:12:25,667 Not only that. 213 00:12:25,750 --> 00:12:27,125 After we left Narn 214 00:12:27,208 --> 00:12:29,750 many of our weapons and ships were left behind. 215 00:12:29,833 --> 00:12:32,708 The Narn government could use these resources 216 00:12:32,792 --> 00:12:36,000 to throw blame on my government. 217 00:12:36,083 --> 00:12:39,333 You could take this information and twist it 218 00:12:39,417 --> 00:12:41,958 to indict any one of you. 219 00:12:42,042 --> 00:12:43,500 There is not one shred 220 00:12:43,583 --> 00:12:47,125 of conclusive proof anywhere here. 221 00:12:47,208 --> 00:12:50,375 Then you refute the charges made against your government. 222 00:12:50,458 --> 00:12:54,500 As far as I am concerned, there is nothing to refute. 223 00:12:54,583 --> 00:12:57,500 And I have nothing more to say to any of you. 224 00:12:57,583 --> 00:13:01,708 Ambassador, there's one last piece of evidence to consider. 225 00:13:01,792 --> 00:13:04,167 We wanted you to see it at the same time we showed it 226 00:13:04,250 --> 00:13:06,583 to the rest of the council. 227 00:13:06,667 --> 00:13:07,875 Lennier. 228 00:13:10,167 --> 00:13:12,833 As part of the continuing investigation 229 00:13:12,917 --> 00:13:14,542 I was assigned to a White Star 230 00:13:14,625 --> 00:13:17,542 patrolling the border of Centauri space. 231 00:13:17,625 --> 00:13:19,417 During my assignment, I intercepted 232 00:13:19,500 --> 00:13:22,542 several coded signals of Centauri origin. 233 00:13:22,625 --> 00:13:23,875 I took out a fighter 234 00:13:23,958 --> 00:13:26,375 and I tracked the signal to its location. 235 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:30,333 This is what I found. 236 00:13:40,792 --> 00:13:42,542 The identification marks on those warships 237 00:13:42,625 --> 00:13:44,542 do not correspond with any of our records 238 00:13:44,625 --> 00:13:46,542 currently on file. 239 00:13:46,625 --> 00:13:48,667 My fighter was attached to one of those warships 240 00:13:48,750 --> 00:13:50,750 when it jumped. 241 00:13:50,833 --> 00:13:52,208 This is what I encountered 242 00:13:52,292 --> 00:13:54,417 when we jumped back into normal space. 243 00:13:55,875 --> 00:13:57,250 [gasps] 244 00:13:58,917 --> 00:14:01,417 [instrumental music] 245 00:14:11,708 --> 00:14:14,750 (man on radio) 'We surrender! Please, we've done nothing!' 246 00:14:14,833 --> 00:14:16,417 'Take whatever you want, but please' 247 00:14:16,500 --> 00:14:18,083 'we've got children on board.' 248 00:14:18,167 --> 00:14:19,292 'Don't you understand?' 249 00:14:19,375 --> 00:14:21,833 'We've got children on board! We--' 250 00:14:34,333 --> 00:14:37,500 Any reactions, ambassador? 251 00:14:43,917 --> 00:14:45,292 No. 252 00:14:45,375 --> 00:14:47,708 Not until I speak with my government. 253 00:14:47,792 --> 00:14:50,125 Well, when you do.. 254 00:14:50,208 --> 00:14:52,875 ...relay the following message to them. 255 00:14:56,042 --> 00:14:57,625 The Centauri government 256 00:14:57,708 --> 00:15:00,917 has lashed out at its fellow members of the Alliance 257 00:15:01,000 --> 00:15:04,042 in acts of unjustified aggression. 258 00:15:05,042 --> 00:15:08,708 No, not aggression, terrorism. 259 00:15:08,792 --> 00:15:11,375 And there's only one proper response. 260 00:15:11,458 --> 00:15:13,125 Effective immediately 261 00:15:13,208 --> 00:15:14,958 we will isolate the Centauri Republic 262 00:15:15,042 --> 00:15:17,917 from the Company of Alliance Worlds. 263 00:15:18,042 --> 00:15:21,500 (Delenn) 'Goods and supplies heading to or from Centauri Prime' 264 00:15:21,583 --> 00:15:24,542 will be blocked at every jumpgate and transfer point 265 00:15:24,625 --> 00:15:25,875 in the Alliance. 266 00:15:25,958 --> 00:15:28,500 Any Centauri vessel entering or leaving 267 00:15:28,583 --> 00:15:32,000 will be stopped, boarded and turned back. 268 00:15:32,083 --> 00:15:35,458 If they resist, they will be fired upon and seized. 269 00:15:36,625 --> 00:15:38,042 A blockade? 270 00:15:38,125 --> 00:15:41,083 Which will continue until such time as your government 271 00:15:41,167 --> 00:15:45,167 acknowledges and apologizes for these attacks.. 272 00:15:45,250 --> 00:15:47,208 ...and provides reparations. 273 00:15:48,208 --> 00:15:49,917 As of right now 274 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:53,375 the Centauri Republic stands alone. 275 00:15:59,083 --> 00:16:01,000 What is taking them so long? 276 00:16:01,083 --> 00:16:03,375 They said they would get back to me hours ago. 277 00:16:03,458 --> 00:16:04,958 Did you get them copies of the evidence? 278 00:16:05,042 --> 00:16:06,292 Yes. 279 00:16:06,375 --> 00:16:08,208 And they understood there was another council meeting 280 00:16:08,292 --> 00:16:10,167 in less than an hour, hmm? 281 00:16:10,250 --> 00:16:11,125 Yes. 282 00:16:11,208 --> 00:16:12,917 Then what is taking them so long? 283 00:16:13,000 --> 00:16:14,042 I don't know. 284 00:16:14,125 --> 00:16:15,417 Maybe they didn't say anything 285 00:16:15,500 --> 00:16:17,542 because they know the allegations are true. 286 00:16:17,625 --> 00:16:19,292 What are you talking about? 287 00:16:19,375 --> 00:16:20,750 If something like this were going on 288 00:16:20,833 --> 00:16:22,417 I would know about it. 289 00:16:22,500 --> 00:16:24,208 Besides in 500 years 290 00:16:24,292 --> 00:16:26,375 the Centauri Republic has never attacked 291 00:16:26,458 --> 00:16:27,875 a civilian target. 292 00:16:27,958 --> 00:16:29,958 Yes, but there were the Narns. 293 00:16:30,042 --> 00:16:32,542 (Londo) 'Those were wars of aggression and occupation.' 294 00:16:32,625 --> 00:16:34,375 In war, these things happen. 295 00:16:34,458 --> 00:16:35,917 We are not at war. 296 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,292 We do not strike first 297 00:16:37,375 --> 00:16:40,208 and we do not blow up cargo transports 298 00:16:40,292 --> 00:16:42,833 like-like pirates or barbarians. 299 00:16:42,917 --> 00:16:45,333 How do you explain the records then? 300 00:16:45,417 --> 00:16:47,000 Prime Minister Mollari. 301 00:16:47,083 --> 00:16:49,667 Ah, minister, good. Did you see the regent? 302 00:16:49,750 --> 00:16:50,625 I did. 303 00:16:50,708 --> 00:16:51,792 He has finished going over 304 00:16:51,875 --> 00:16:53,667 the material you sent along. 305 00:16:53,750 --> 00:16:57,750 He pronounced it the most clever fraud he'd ever seen. 306 00:16:57,833 --> 00:16:59,125 'I must concur.' 307 00:16:59,208 --> 00:17:02,917 We believe there are two possible explanations. 308 00:17:03,000 --> 00:17:06,083 One, the material is a deliberate forgery. 309 00:17:06,167 --> 00:17:08,417 No, no, no. I can't accept that. 310 00:17:08,500 --> 00:17:09,958 I know Lennier. 311 00:17:10,042 --> 00:17:11,250 If he says he was there 312 00:17:11,333 --> 00:17:14,250 that he saw these things, then he saw them. 313 00:17:14,333 --> 00:17:15,917 Which leaves option number two. 314 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:19,042 That the entire incident was staged for his benefit 315 00:17:19,125 --> 00:17:20,583 'using materials and ships' 316 00:17:20,667 --> 00:17:22,750 'we left behind on the Narn homeworld.' 317 00:17:22,833 --> 00:17:25,333 We checked the inventory of resources and-- 318 00:17:25,417 --> 00:17:27,458 But there are so many ships in the records. 319 00:17:27,542 --> 00:17:30,417 The-the Narns couldn't have that many of our ships. 320 00:17:30,500 --> 00:17:33,083 It's a very simple matter to take a cast off hulls 321 00:17:33,167 --> 00:17:35,125 of ships damaged during the war 322 00:17:35,208 --> 00:17:37,042 and retrofit them onto Narn vessels. 323 00:17:37,125 --> 00:17:40,125 Minister, the attack we saw could not have been faked. 324 00:17:40,208 --> 00:17:42,125 We agree, it was a genuine attack 325 00:17:42,208 --> 00:17:44,417 on a civilian transport 326 00:17:44,500 --> 00:17:45,917 but the Narns have always been willing 327 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:48,458 to sacrifice innocent lives.. 328 00:17:48,542 --> 00:17:50,500 ...as long as we get the blame for it. 329 00:17:50,583 --> 00:17:51,958 'Clearly, they sent a signal' 330 00:17:52,042 --> 00:17:54,292 'they knew would lure Ranger Lennier' 331 00:17:54,375 --> 00:17:56,583 to a predetermined location 332 00:17:56,667 --> 00:17:59,042 then picked him up and simply ferried him from place to place 333 00:17:59,125 --> 00:18:01,667 showing him what they wanted him to see 334 00:18:01,750 --> 00:18:04,792 knowing he would bring it back to Babylon 5. 335 00:18:04,875 --> 00:18:07,042 Because his character's above reproach 336 00:18:07,125 --> 00:18:10,292 he is the perfect vessel for their misinformation. 337 00:18:10,375 --> 00:18:13,792 Assuming you are correct, what do we tell the council? 338 00:18:13,875 --> 00:18:15,500 They are waiting for a reply. 339 00:18:15,583 --> 00:18:18,583 The regent has drafted a response. 340 00:18:22,792 --> 00:18:24,833 Item one. 341 00:18:24,917 --> 00:18:28,083 The Centauri Republic categorically denies 342 00:18:28,167 --> 00:18:30,667 any involvement with these attacks. 343 00:18:30,750 --> 00:18:33,167 We are the victims. 344 00:18:33,250 --> 00:18:36,042 Victims of an elaborate hoax. 345 00:18:36,125 --> 00:18:38,583 And we will identify those responsible 346 00:18:38,667 --> 00:18:41,208 when more information is at hand. 347 00:18:42,417 --> 00:18:44,250 Item two. 348 00:18:44,333 --> 00:18:47,208 The Centauri Republic will not be threatened 349 00:18:47,292 --> 00:18:50,125 or intimidated by anyone.. 350 00:18:50,208 --> 00:18:54,250 ...including those we might once have considered friends. 351 00:18:54,333 --> 00:18:57,750 As a result, effective immediately.. 352 00:18:57,833 --> 00:19:00,083 ...we are withdrawing from the Alliance. 353 00:19:00,167 --> 00:19:02,667 [indistinct chatter] 354 00:19:04,583 --> 00:19:07,000 And finally, item three. 355 00:19:07,083 --> 00:19:10,583 The Republic does not recognize the legality of this blockade 356 00:19:10,667 --> 00:19:13,208 and thus will not be limited by it. 357 00:19:13,292 --> 00:19:15,083 From now on 358 00:19:15,167 --> 00:19:18,833 all Centauri transports entering into Alliance space 359 00:19:18,917 --> 00:19:22,375 will be accompanied by one of our finest warships. 360 00:19:22,458 --> 00:19:26,042 Anyone firing on one of our ships.. 361 00:19:26,125 --> 00:19:29,417 ...will be considered committing an act of war.. 362 00:19:30,583 --> 00:19:34,208 ...and we will respond appropriately. 363 00:19:35,833 --> 00:19:38,292 - Ambassador-- - That is all I came to say. 364 00:19:38,375 --> 00:19:41,417 As for myself, I will be taking the first transport 365 00:19:41,500 --> 00:19:44,042 back to Centauri Prime for further consultations 366 00:19:44,125 --> 00:19:46,792 with my government concerning the situation here. 367 00:19:46,875 --> 00:19:48,333 Londo. 368 00:19:49,250 --> 00:19:50,667 The council is satisfied 369 00:19:50,750 --> 00:19:53,208 that your government is behind these attacks. 370 00:19:53,292 --> 00:19:55,250 You cannot just walk away from this one. 371 00:19:55,333 --> 00:19:57,750 Strange. I thought I was doing just that. 372 00:19:57,833 --> 00:20:00,917 If you leave Babylon 5, you won't be allowed back on again 373 00:20:01,000 --> 00:20:03,000 until this crisis is resolved. 374 00:20:04,042 --> 00:20:06,625 Perhaps not even then. 375 00:20:08,833 --> 00:20:11,042 Well, then if that is what you want.. 376 00:20:12,750 --> 00:20:15,000 ...I guess I won't be coming back. 377 00:20:15,083 --> 00:20:17,250 'Meanwhile, remember what I said.' 378 00:20:17,333 --> 00:20:21,333 Any attack on our ships, any attack.. 379 00:20:21,417 --> 00:20:24,000 ...will be considered an act of war. 380 00:20:24,083 --> 00:20:25,292 Vir. 381 00:20:25,375 --> 00:20:27,458 [indistinct chatter] 382 00:20:32,792 --> 00:20:34,583 Book me on the first ship out of here. 383 00:20:34,667 --> 00:20:36,458 I have to get back home as soon as possible. 384 00:20:36,542 --> 00:20:37,792 Londo, maybe you shouldn't. 385 00:20:37,875 --> 00:20:39,167 You heard what he said. They're serious. 386 00:20:39,250 --> 00:20:41,333 Of course, they're serious and so are we. 387 00:20:41,417 --> 00:20:43,708 And when we show them we are not responsible 388 00:20:43,792 --> 00:20:45,667 they will back down, even apologize 389 00:20:45,750 --> 00:20:49,250 but I can't do that here. I have to go home. 390 00:20:49,333 --> 00:20:50,875 Alright, but I'm gonna go with you. 391 00:20:50,958 --> 00:20:54,625 No. Vir, it is important that you stay here. 392 00:20:54,708 --> 00:20:56,333 We need someone close at hand 393 00:20:56,417 --> 00:20:58,667 to, to show them the truth when it comes along. 394 00:20:58,750 --> 00:21:01,417 To represent the Centauri while I am locked out. 395 00:21:01,500 --> 00:21:04,250 Don't worry. I won't be gone long. 396 00:21:04,333 --> 00:21:06,625 Just get me on that ship. 397 00:21:16,083 --> 00:21:17,792 [doorbell chimes] 398 00:21:17,875 --> 00:21:19,167 Enter. 399 00:21:23,833 --> 00:21:27,042 G'Kar, Lennier told me you wanted to speak with me. 400 00:21:28,208 --> 00:21:29,542 Please. 401 00:21:32,750 --> 00:21:36,542 I wanted you to know that when Mollari leaves Babylon 5 402 00:21:36,625 --> 00:21:40,208 I will be going with him to the Centauri homeworld. 403 00:21:40,292 --> 00:21:42,167 What? Why? 404 00:21:42,250 --> 00:21:43,833 You said he needed a bodyguard 405 00:21:43,917 --> 00:21:46,875 the last time he went home and you were right. 406 00:21:46,958 --> 00:21:49,042 If our assumption is correct 407 00:21:49,125 --> 00:21:50,375 and he truly does not know 408 00:21:50,458 --> 00:21:52,708 that his government is behind these attacks 409 00:21:52,792 --> 00:21:55,000 if they have deliberately kept him out of it-- 410 00:21:55,083 --> 00:21:56,542 They have. They must have. 411 00:21:56,625 --> 00:21:58,375 Londo would never approve of random attacks 412 00:21:58,458 --> 00:21:59,875 on civilian targets. 413 00:21:59,958 --> 00:22:02,042 Which is why he may be in even greater danger 414 00:22:02,125 --> 00:22:03,500 once he returns home. 415 00:22:03,583 --> 00:22:06,542 Say what you want about him and I can say quite a bit. 416 00:22:06,625 --> 00:22:08,083 He is relentless. 417 00:22:08,167 --> 00:22:10,667 Sooner or later, he will find out what's going on 418 00:22:10,750 --> 00:22:14,125 and I believe he will try to stop it. 419 00:22:14,208 --> 00:22:17,875 In the long run, he may be our only hope of ending this. 420 00:22:17,958 --> 00:22:20,333 He must be protected at all costs. 421 00:22:20,417 --> 00:22:22,750 - Have you told him this yet? - No. 422 00:22:22,833 --> 00:22:26,833 I was thinking of making it a surprise. 423 00:22:26,917 --> 00:22:29,167 I even booked the seat right next to his. 424 00:22:29,250 --> 00:22:32,417 It will give me someone to talk to during the flight. 425 00:22:32,500 --> 00:22:34,625 Londo once told me he hates it 426 00:22:34,708 --> 00:22:36,750 when people talk to him on long flights. 427 00:22:36,833 --> 00:22:38,417 He prefers to sleep. 428 00:22:38,500 --> 00:22:40,917 [chuckles] I know. 429 00:22:42,333 --> 00:22:45,083 Well, I should pack. 430 00:22:45,167 --> 00:22:47,292 Thank you for coming, Delenn. 431 00:22:48,667 --> 00:22:53,667 G'Kar, you realize that if this does come to war 432 00:22:53,750 --> 00:22:56,583 you will be alone on the Centauri homeworld. 433 00:22:56,667 --> 00:23:01,083 There is nothing we can do to help you if things go badly. 434 00:23:02,542 --> 00:23:04,125 I know. 435 00:23:08,875 --> 00:23:12,792 These are the latest chapters of my book. 436 00:23:12,875 --> 00:23:15,000 I tried to set right a few of the things 437 00:23:15,083 --> 00:23:17,167 at the beginning of the book 438 00:23:17,250 --> 00:23:19,667 written when I was a much angrier person 439 00:23:19,750 --> 00:23:22,167 than I am now. 440 00:23:22,250 --> 00:23:27,167 If things should, as you say, go badly.. 441 00:23:27,250 --> 00:23:30,708 ...will you see to it that these reach Narn? 442 00:23:33,208 --> 00:23:35,833 - I will. - Thank you. 443 00:23:38,042 --> 00:23:39,417 Goodbye, Delenn. 444 00:23:40,542 --> 00:23:44,083 G'Kar...have I ever told you 445 00:23:44,167 --> 00:23:48,417 that you are one of the finest writers I have ever met 446 00:23:48,500 --> 00:23:51,375 and that it has been an honor 447 00:23:51,458 --> 00:23:54,667 to work beside you in the Alliance? 448 00:23:54,750 --> 00:23:56,208 Not in words. 449 00:23:57,708 --> 00:24:01,333 But the thing about losing one eye.. 450 00:24:01,417 --> 00:24:05,208 ...is that it makes you look deeply into the eyes of another. 451 00:24:06,667 --> 00:24:09,000 I found in yours 452 00:24:09,083 --> 00:24:12,375 all of the thanks I will ever require 453 00:24:12,458 --> 00:24:16,042 in this life or in any other. 454 00:24:34,417 --> 00:24:35,875 - Zack. - Yes, sir? 455 00:24:35,958 --> 00:24:37,583 Have you been able to get a hold of Garibaldi yet? 456 00:24:37,667 --> 00:24:39,542 No, I've been trying for the last hour. 457 00:24:39,625 --> 00:24:41,083 He isn't even answering his link. 458 00:24:41,167 --> 00:24:43,208 Well, find him. Get him to my quarters ASAP. 459 00:24:43,292 --> 00:24:45,375 - This is important. - Yes, sir. 460 00:24:46,292 --> 00:24:47,708 [doorbell chimes] 461 00:24:54,917 --> 00:24:56,667 Yeah, yeah. Who is it? 462 00:24:56,750 --> 00:24:59,167 (Zack) 'Michael, it's me. Come on, open up the door.' 463 00:25:01,792 --> 00:25:03,167 Just, uh.. 464 00:25:04,667 --> 00:25:08,292 Just a second. Just, just one second. 465 00:25:12,250 --> 00:25:13,292 Open. 466 00:25:14,292 --> 00:25:15,792 Michael, where the hell you been? 467 00:25:15,875 --> 00:25:18,292 Sheridan's been trying to get a hold of you for over an hour. 468 00:25:18,375 --> 00:25:20,417 I, uh, fell asleep. 469 00:25:20,500 --> 00:25:23,542 I was tired. I work hard. I'm entitled. 470 00:25:23,625 --> 00:25:25,917 Yeah, well, he said it's important. 471 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:28,917 [laughs] Yeah, yeah.. 472 00:25:29,000 --> 00:25:31,625 Tell me when it is ever not important. 473 00:25:31,708 --> 00:25:34,750 Alright, please, just tell me. When is it ever not important? 474 00:25:34,833 --> 00:25:37,000 'Go ahead, go ahead, take your time. I-I can wait.' 475 00:25:37,083 --> 00:25:38,333 Oh, no, that's right, I can't wait 476 00:25:38,417 --> 00:25:40,500 because it's important. 477 00:25:40,583 --> 00:25:43,042 You're, uh, being awfully cranky, Michael. 478 00:25:43,125 --> 00:25:44,500 You've been taking your vitamins? 479 00:25:44,583 --> 00:25:46,333 Ah, will you give it a rest, huh? 480 00:25:46,417 --> 00:25:48,083 Oh, I just figured maybe you could use 481 00:25:48,167 --> 00:25:49,958 a little more Vitamin C in your diet. 482 00:25:50,042 --> 00:25:52,250 Here, catch. 483 00:25:52,333 --> 00:25:55,292 Oh, sorry. Uh, that was my fastball. 484 00:25:55,375 --> 00:25:56,875 Try this one. 485 00:26:00,375 --> 00:26:02,958 Hand-eye coordination sucks. 486 00:26:03,042 --> 00:26:05,458 - I told you I was asleep. - You're drunk. 487 00:26:05,542 --> 00:26:08,333 - Ah, bull. - Oh, yeah? 488 00:26:08,417 --> 00:26:11,125 Come over here where I can smell your breath and say that. 489 00:26:11,208 --> 00:26:14,208 [scoffs] I don't have to prove anything to you, alright? 490 00:26:16,042 --> 00:26:19,458 You picked a great time for this, Michael. 491 00:26:19,542 --> 00:26:23,458 Don't. Don't you dare get self-righteous on me. 492 00:26:23,542 --> 00:26:25,500 You are the last person on this station 493 00:26:25,583 --> 00:26:27,625 to get self-righteous with anybody. 494 00:26:27,708 --> 00:26:29,667 You had a lot of problems before you came here 495 00:26:29,750 --> 00:26:31,833 and I know, I know you had some problems 496 00:26:31,917 --> 00:26:33,167 after you got here too. 497 00:26:33,250 --> 00:26:36,042 But did I say anything to you about it? No. 498 00:26:36,125 --> 00:26:37,417 You wanna know why? 499 00:26:37,500 --> 00:26:39,417 Because I knew, I knew you would work it out 500 00:26:39,500 --> 00:26:41,917 and you always did. 501 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:45,333 'You have no idea what I go through here every day.' 502 00:26:45,417 --> 00:26:47,208 The hassles, the, the problems 503 00:26:47,292 --> 00:26:51,417 the pressures, the, the things that people do to me. 504 00:26:51,500 --> 00:26:54,375 And why the hell am I justifying myself to you? 505 00:26:54,458 --> 00:26:55,708 To you? 506 00:26:56,833 --> 00:26:58,458 No, as far as I'm concerned, Zack 507 00:26:58,542 --> 00:27:01,250 you got no basis for taking the moral high ground with me. 508 00:27:01,333 --> 00:27:03,708 No basis at all. 509 00:27:09,167 --> 00:27:10,417 [sighs] 510 00:27:13,583 --> 00:27:15,417 Oh, what the hell is that? 511 00:27:15,500 --> 00:27:16,833 If you wanna hurt me 512 00:27:16,917 --> 00:27:19,500 there's a cleaner and faster way of doing it. 513 00:27:19,583 --> 00:27:21,708 Hell, you might even think about it for yourself. 514 00:27:21,792 --> 00:27:23,250 It's a hell of a lot more efficient 515 00:27:23,333 --> 00:27:25,208 than the road you're on and you'll take fewer people 516 00:27:25,292 --> 00:27:27,417 with you when you go. 517 00:27:27,500 --> 00:27:29,750 Being a little melodramatic, aren't you? 518 00:27:32,125 --> 00:27:34,708 You're an alcoholic, Michael. 519 00:27:34,792 --> 00:27:37,625 'You can't just have a few drinks and get over it.' 520 00:27:37,708 --> 00:27:40,417 You can't justify it or explain it. 521 00:27:40,500 --> 00:27:42,625 You can't play the feel-sorry-for-me game 522 00:27:42,708 --> 00:27:44,375 or you're-no-better game 523 00:27:44,458 --> 00:27:45,583 and if I'm pissed at you 524 00:27:45,667 --> 00:27:47,708 it's because I'm your friend. 525 00:27:47,792 --> 00:27:49,583 And I know what you've been through to get here. 526 00:27:49,667 --> 00:27:51,167 I've been through the same thing myself 527 00:27:51,250 --> 00:27:53,833 and I don't wanna see you throw it all away. 528 00:27:58,417 --> 00:28:00,333 You gonna turn me in? 529 00:28:03,542 --> 00:28:04,875 I don't know. 530 00:28:06,125 --> 00:28:09,750 If you don't know, then, uh, just, just.. 531 00:28:09,833 --> 00:28:12,667 ...just give me a little bit more time, Zack. 532 00:28:12,750 --> 00:28:14,833 If you turn me in, they're gonna drop-kick my butt 533 00:28:14,917 --> 00:28:16,333 and I can kiss my career goodbye 534 00:28:16,417 --> 00:28:19,125 before I have a chance to fix anything. 535 00:28:21,000 --> 00:28:23,500 I just need a little bit more time, that's all. 536 00:28:23,583 --> 00:28:25,667 Just to work some things out. 537 00:28:27,583 --> 00:28:29,167 Alright. 538 00:28:31,958 --> 00:28:33,625 Get your stuff, we'll stop by security 539 00:28:33,708 --> 00:28:37,458 and pick up some oxy-pills and get you into shape. 540 00:28:38,792 --> 00:28:40,333 Go on. 541 00:28:48,708 --> 00:28:51,125 (Sheridan) We're in a critical situation here, Michael. 542 00:28:51,208 --> 00:28:53,958 Virtually all the Centauri deep-range transports 543 00:28:54,042 --> 00:28:55,792 are accompanied by warships. 544 00:28:55,875 --> 00:28:58,125 On our side, the Alliance Worlds 545 00:28:58,208 --> 00:29:00,458 have stationed cruisers at their local jump points 546 00:29:00,542 --> 00:29:03,958 ready to open fire the second the Centauri come through. 547 00:29:04,042 --> 00:29:06,917 'I mean, it-it's a powder keg just waiting to go off.' 548 00:29:07,000 --> 00:29:10,750 I know. This is bad, John. What are we gonna do about it? 549 00:29:10,833 --> 00:29:13,667 The Centauri have an ego 550 00:29:13,750 --> 00:29:15,542 about as big as the galactic core 551 00:29:15,625 --> 00:29:17,208 but they're not stupid. 552 00:29:18,333 --> 00:29:20,667 Now if they come out of hyperspace 553 00:29:20,750 --> 00:29:22,750 and see, uh, several Drazi 554 00:29:22,833 --> 00:29:25,125 or Brakiri warships waiting for them 555 00:29:25,208 --> 00:29:27,667 they're gonna open fire because they think they can handle it. 556 00:29:27,750 --> 00:29:29,250 And they're probably right, they got some pretty 557 00:29:29,333 --> 00:29:30,958 solid armaments on their side. 558 00:29:31,042 --> 00:29:34,125 Exactly, but even the Centauri will hesitate 559 00:29:34,208 --> 00:29:37,000 with a half a dozen White Stars waiting for them 560 00:29:37,083 --> 00:29:39,333 and that is where you come in. 561 00:29:39,417 --> 00:29:43,125 See, I've got the Rangers keeping tabs on the Centauri. 562 00:29:43,208 --> 00:29:45,542 They will relay that information to you 563 00:29:45,625 --> 00:29:46,792 you will coordinate it 564 00:29:46,875 --> 00:29:50,000 so that we know where they are at all times. 565 00:29:50,083 --> 00:29:52,167 It's not a problem. Then what? 566 00:29:52,250 --> 00:29:54,375 Well, as soon as you know when they're going to jump 567 00:29:54,458 --> 00:29:57,333 into Alliance space, you let me know and we'll get 568 00:29:57,417 --> 00:29:59,792 as many White Stars as we can into the area. 569 00:29:59,875 --> 00:30:02,208 We'll create a buffer zone between the two sides 570 00:30:02,292 --> 00:30:05,208 enforcing the blockade and turning the Centauri around 571 00:30:05,292 --> 00:30:09,667 while making sure that our guys don't open fire first. 572 00:30:09,750 --> 00:30:13,500 It sounds unbelievably ugly. 573 00:30:13,583 --> 00:30:14,875 I know. 574 00:30:16,292 --> 00:30:17,750 Hey, I'm just trying to pull 575 00:30:17,833 --> 00:30:19,500 this situation back from the brink. 576 00:30:19,583 --> 00:30:22,542 I mean, Delenn is on the line to the Grey Council right now 577 00:30:22,625 --> 00:30:25,875 to see if the Minbari government can talk some sense into them 578 00:30:25,958 --> 00:30:27,792 but I'm not holding out any hope. 579 00:30:29,000 --> 00:30:30,375 No. 580 00:30:30,458 --> 00:30:31,792 Michael, this may be our only chance 581 00:30:31,875 --> 00:30:33,958 to avoid a shooting war. 582 00:30:34,042 --> 00:30:36,458 So that's why it is so important that you get that information 583 00:30:36,542 --> 00:30:38,708 to us as fast as you can, so that we have time 584 00:30:38,792 --> 00:30:40,833 to get the White Stars in position. 585 00:30:45,667 --> 00:30:47,667 You can rely on me. 586 00:30:47,750 --> 00:30:49,583 I'll get it done. 587 00:30:51,417 --> 00:30:53,917 [instrumental music] 588 00:31:07,208 --> 00:31:09,667 I don't like the looks of this at all, G'Kar. 589 00:31:09,750 --> 00:31:11,750 Now you know what it feels like. 590 00:31:11,833 --> 00:31:15,000 I have seen this view of your warships many times. 591 00:31:15,083 --> 00:31:18,542 I didn't like it then and I like it even less now. 592 00:31:25,458 --> 00:31:27,292 Ah, prime minister, welcome back. 593 00:31:27,375 --> 00:31:30,000 I was hoping you'd return home, get out of the line of fire. 594 00:31:30,083 --> 00:31:33,042 Well, thank you, but I'd rather there wasn't a line of fire. 595 00:31:33,125 --> 00:31:37,208 Is that why you brought it along to hear our terms? 596 00:31:37,292 --> 00:31:39,458 No, he is still here as my bodyguard, that's all. 597 00:31:39,542 --> 00:31:42,167 - Where I go, he goes. - My condolences. 598 00:31:42,250 --> 00:31:46,792 Thank you. It's a burden, but I've come to accept it. 599 00:31:46,875 --> 00:31:49,708 Minister, I would like to see the regent as soon as possible. 600 00:31:49,792 --> 00:31:51,792 I'm afraid the regent is otherwise engaged 601 00:31:51,875 --> 00:31:53,125 and will be for some time. 602 00:31:53,208 --> 00:31:55,125 Minister, you cannot deny me access to-- 603 00:31:55,208 --> 00:31:57,625 (Cholini) 'No one is denying you anything, prime minister' 604 00:31:57,708 --> 00:32:00,958 but there is a time and a place and a way of doing things. 605 00:32:01,042 --> 00:32:03,500 When the time is right, you will see the regent. 606 00:32:03,583 --> 00:32:07,042 Meanwhile, I suggest you retire to your quarters. 607 00:32:07,125 --> 00:32:09,958 It's late. I'm sure you'd like to freshen up. 608 00:32:10,042 --> 00:32:11,208 Both of you. 609 00:32:11,292 --> 00:32:14,583 It's a natural musk. I rather enjoy it. 610 00:32:14,667 --> 00:32:16,583 I was noticing there are a few more guards 611 00:32:16,667 --> 00:32:17,583 around here than normal. 612 00:32:17,667 --> 00:32:19,000 Yes, we've increased security 613 00:32:19,083 --> 00:32:20,375 throughout the palace for obvious reasons. 614 00:32:20,458 --> 00:32:22,167 So while we are willing to tolerate the presence 615 00:32:22,250 --> 00:32:25,542 of your companion for your sake, understand that if he's seen 616 00:32:25,625 --> 00:32:28,000 walking anywhere in the palace by himself 617 00:32:28,083 --> 00:32:29,167 he will be shot on sight. 618 00:32:29,250 --> 00:32:30,458 Be careful, minister. 619 00:32:30,542 --> 00:32:33,167 We don't want my companion to get the wrong idea. 620 00:32:33,250 --> 00:32:35,625 We don't normally treat our guests so badly. 621 00:32:35,708 --> 00:32:37,792 - Yes, you do. - Shut up. 622 00:32:37,875 --> 00:32:40,750 - Just trying to help. - Come. 623 00:32:46,250 --> 00:32:48,000 [beeps] 624 00:32:48,083 --> 00:32:50,542 (man on radio) 'This is White Star 43 to Michael Garibaldi.' 625 00:32:50,625 --> 00:32:53,333 'We have an urgent message on Centauri movements.' 626 00:32:53,417 --> 00:32:55,000 'Please respond.' 627 00:32:55,083 --> 00:32:56,875 'I repeat. This is White Star 43.' 628 00:32:56,958 --> 00:32:59,042 'We have an urgent message concerning the movements' 629 00:32:59,125 --> 00:33:00,750 'of Centauri warships.' 630 00:33:00,833 --> 00:33:02,250 'Please respond.' 631 00:33:03,417 --> 00:33:04,708 'Alright, we're going in after them' 632 00:33:04,792 --> 00:33:06,000 'alone if we have to.' 633 00:33:06,083 --> 00:33:07,875 'Uploading data to your system.' 634 00:33:07,958 --> 00:33:09,375 'When you get this message, please inform' 635 00:33:09,458 --> 00:33:11,875 'President Sheridan as fast as you can.' 636 00:33:11,958 --> 00:33:14,542 'White Star 43 out.' 637 00:33:21,750 --> 00:33:23,000 (man on radio) 'Drazi blockade squadron' 638 00:33:23,083 --> 00:33:25,167 'to Centauri transports and warships.' 639 00:33:25,250 --> 00:33:28,583 'You are ordered to turn back or prepare to be boarded.' 640 00:33:34,833 --> 00:33:36,417 'This is your last warning.' 641 00:33:36,500 --> 00:33:40,250 'You will surrender your ships and prepare to be boarded.' 642 00:33:42,500 --> 00:33:45,167 (man on radio) 'This is White Star 43 to Drazi and Centauri vessels.' 643 00:33:45,250 --> 00:33:47,750 'Hold your fire. I repeat, hold your fire!' 644 00:33:47,833 --> 00:33:50,000 [gunfire] 645 00:33:51,208 --> 00:33:54,042 [explosion] 646 00:34:00,333 --> 00:34:01,917 [doorbell chimes] 647 00:34:04,292 --> 00:34:05,458 Hmm? 648 00:34:05,542 --> 00:34:07,000 [doorbell chimes] 649 00:34:15,958 --> 00:34:17,333 [sighs] 650 00:34:21,417 --> 00:34:22,958 Yes? 651 00:34:24,292 --> 00:34:26,042 [indistinct chatter] 652 00:34:34,083 --> 00:34:36,208 It was Zack. He.. 653 00:34:37,708 --> 00:34:40,375 You should get dressed. 654 00:34:40,458 --> 00:34:41,917 It's started. 655 00:34:43,958 --> 00:34:45,500 What do you mean, you can't put me 656 00:34:45,583 --> 00:34:47,375 in touch with the prime minister? 657 00:34:47,458 --> 00:34:49,333 I'm sorry, but he's unavailable. 658 00:34:49,417 --> 00:34:50,583 You'll have to try back later. 659 00:34:50,667 --> 00:34:54,042 Wait a second. This is important. 660 00:34:54,125 --> 00:34:56,083 I think he would want to know about this. 661 00:34:56,167 --> 00:34:58,667 We are aware of the situation. 662 00:34:58,750 --> 00:35:01,125 There is no need for overreaction. 663 00:35:01,208 --> 00:35:02,667 We will inform Prime Minister Mollari 664 00:35:02,750 --> 00:35:05,125 of all the details when he is available. 665 00:35:05,208 --> 00:35:07,458 - Good day. - Yes, but do.. 666 00:35:07,542 --> 00:35:09,000 Oh! 667 00:35:09,083 --> 00:35:10,458 Oh. 668 00:35:14,083 --> 00:35:15,208 [doorbell chimes] 669 00:35:16,417 --> 00:35:18,500 Yes? Who is it? 670 00:35:18,583 --> 00:35:21,292 - 'Dr. Franklin.' - Oh, open. 671 00:35:22,708 --> 00:35:24,833 See, there you are and I've been looking all over for you. 672 00:35:24,917 --> 00:35:26,208 - You weren't in your quarters. - No. 673 00:35:26,292 --> 00:35:28,083 The pass codes for the royal com system are here-- 674 00:35:28,167 --> 00:35:29,458 It doesn't matter. Alright, look. 675 00:35:29,542 --> 00:35:31,208 The president sent me, he wants you out of here 676 00:35:31,292 --> 00:35:32,875 and into new quarters ASAP. 677 00:35:32,958 --> 00:35:33,875 Why? 678 00:35:33,958 --> 00:35:34,958 Look, the council is 679 00:35:35,042 --> 00:35:36,208 up in arms over the fighting. 680 00:35:36,292 --> 00:35:37,292 Centauri cruisers have taken out 681 00:35:37,375 --> 00:35:38,333 several of their ships. 682 00:35:38,417 --> 00:35:39,583 They're gonna take it out on you 683 00:35:39,667 --> 00:35:40,750 if we don't get out of here quietly. 684 00:35:40,833 --> 00:35:41,958 That's why he didn't send security. 685 00:35:42,042 --> 00:35:43,375 Now the less we draw attention 686 00:35:43,458 --> 00:35:44,542 the more we can avoid trouble. 687 00:35:44,625 --> 00:35:46,167 - Now come on. - Wait a second. 688 00:35:46,250 --> 00:35:47,958 Londo, he may call. I need to be here. 689 00:35:48,042 --> 00:35:50,250 Look, we will route all your calls to the new quarters. 690 00:35:50,333 --> 00:35:51,708 Now come on. 691 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:10,250 - Walk away, doctor. - I'm afraid I can't do that. 692 00:36:10,333 --> 00:36:13,292 Walk away and we will not hurt you 693 00:36:13,375 --> 00:36:14,583 but this one. 694 00:36:14,667 --> 00:36:17,000 'His kind killed over 100 of our people' 695 00:36:17,083 --> 00:36:19,583 'and ran like the cowards they are.' 696 00:36:19,667 --> 00:36:22,583 If we can't take our revenge on them 697 00:36:22,667 --> 00:36:24,000 we will take it out on him. 698 00:36:24,083 --> 00:36:27,125 But this man speaks for the Centauri. 699 00:36:27,208 --> 00:36:28,417 He has diplomatic immunity. 700 00:36:28,500 --> 00:36:30,333 [chuckles] We're not diplomats. 701 00:36:30,417 --> 00:36:31,625 [laughing] 702 00:36:31,708 --> 00:36:32,917 Alright, fine. 703 00:36:33,000 --> 00:36:34,708 You want him, you gotta go through me. 704 00:36:34,792 --> 00:36:36,000 A fair deal. 705 00:36:36,083 --> 00:36:38,083 Unless, of course, you want Mollari. 706 00:36:38,167 --> 00:36:40,583 I mean, you know, he's, uh.. 707 00:36:40,667 --> 00:36:42,417 ...far more responsible, after all and.. 708 00:36:42,500 --> 00:36:44,667 [grunts] 709 00:36:46,292 --> 00:36:48,833 Come on. Let's go. Come on. 710 00:36:51,125 --> 00:36:55,125 - 'What the hell went wrong?' - I don't know. 711 00:36:55,208 --> 00:36:56,917 What do you mean, you don't know? 712 00:36:57,000 --> 00:36:59,167 Look, we did everything we could to keep track of the Centauri. 713 00:36:59,250 --> 00:37:00,583 Apparently, one of them got past us 714 00:37:00,667 --> 00:37:03,000 hit the blockade, opened fire on the Drazi. 715 00:37:03,083 --> 00:37:04,458 Are we sure they fired first? 716 00:37:04,542 --> 00:37:06,167 There's so many rumors floating around. 717 00:37:06,250 --> 00:37:08,083 I can't be sure of anything, but from what we can tell 718 00:37:08,167 --> 00:37:09,708 yeah, they fired first. 719 00:37:09,792 --> 00:37:12,292 Perhaps we can speak with 'em. We-- 720 00:37:12,375 --> 00:37:14,500 I think they're tired of listening, Lennier. 721 00:37:14,583 --> 00:37:16,083 [indistinct chatter] 722 00:37:16,167 --> 00:37:18,583 Did you hear? Did you hear what they did to us? 723 00:37:18,667 --> 00:37:19,792 Yes, we heard. 724 00:37:19,875 --> 00:37:21,792 Then where is the White Star fleet? 725 00:37:21,875 --> 00:37:23,750 You said you would support our actions. 726 00:37:23,833 --> 00:37:25,833 You said you would aid in fighting the Centauri 727 00:37:25,917 --> 00:37:28,042 but the White Star fleet is just sitting there 728 00:37:28,125 --> 00:37:29,292 refusing to engage. 729 00:37:29,375 --> 00:37:31,167 We have not yet ordered them to do so. 730 00:37:31,250 --> 00:37:34,750 - What? Then give the order. - Back away, ambassador. 731 00:37:34,833 --> 00:37:35,958 Get out of my way. 732 00:37:36,042 --> 00:37:37,667 He's right. Where's the fleet? 733 00:37:37,750 --> 00:37:40,417 Alright. Everybody, just back off. 734 00:37:40,500 --> 00:37:42,167 - Back off? - Back off! 735 00:37:42,250 --> 00:37:44,125 [indistinct chatter] 736 00:37:45,208 --> 00:37:46,875 That's enough. 737 00:37:46,958 --> 00:37:49,000 I said that's enough! 738 00:37:52,042 --> 00:37:54,500 Now we gave you a promise 739 00:37:54,583 --> 00:37:56,125 and we are bound by that promise 740 00:37:56,208 --> 00:37:58,167 and damn you for asking for it. 741 00:37:58,250 --> 00:38:00,625 And damn me for agreeing to it. 742 00:38:00,708 --> 00:38:02,333 And damn all of us to hell 743 00:38:02,417 --> 00:38:04,750 because that is exactly where we're going! 744 00:38:04,833 --> 00:38:06,708 We talked about peace. 745 00:38:06,792 --> 00:38:08,042 You didn't want peace. 746 00:38:08,125 --> 00:38:09,667 We talked about cooperation. 747 00:38:09,750 --> 00:38:11,583 You didn't want cooperation. 748 00:38:11,667 --> 00:38:14,000 You want war. 749 00:38:14,083 --> 00:38:15,917 Is that it? 750 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:19,708 You want a war? Well, you've got a war. 751 00:38:23,458 --> 00:38:25,833 [instrumental music] 752 00:38:28,833 --> 00:38:30,833 [knock on door] 753 00:38:30,917 --> 00:38:33,417 No, no, wait. Who is it? 754 00:38:33,500 --> 00:38:36,542 (Cholini) 'Open the door, prime minister.' 755 00:38:36,625 --> 00:38:38,000 Just a minute. 756 00:38:44,125 --> 00:38:47,708 Yes? What is this? 757 00:38:47,792 --> 00:38:49,833 The regent sent me to tell you that fighting has broken out 758 00:38:49,917 --> 00:38:52,458 between our forces and the Interstellar Alliance. 759 00:38:52,542 --> 00:38:54,083 I'm also told that they have followed 760 00:38:54,167 --> 00:38:57,542 our declaration of hostilities with one of their own. 761 00:38:57,625 --> 00:39:00,250 We are now officially at war with the Alliance. 762 00:39:00,333 --> 00:39:03,250 No, no. This can still be stopped. I will call them. 763 00:39:03,333 --> 00:39:06,333 (Cholini) 'All communication with Babylon 5 has been cut off' 764 00:39:06,417 --> 00:39:08,083 'for reasons of security.' 765 00:39:08,167 --> 00:39:09,417 For similar reasons 766 00:39:09,500 --> 00:39:14,000 I'm afraid we must place your companion under arrest. 767 00:39:14,083 --> 00:39:15,958 'You may have resigned' 768 00:39:16,042 --> 00:39:19,208 but he is still on the advisory board of the Alliance. 769 00:39:19,292 --> 00:39:21,417 His very presence represents a threat 770 00:39:21,500 --> 00:39:24,042 to our ability to conduct the war freely 771 00:39:24,125 --> 00:39:26,250 without having our plans compromised. 772 00:39:26,333 --> 00:39:28,542 No, this is most inappropriate. 773 00:39:28,625 --> 00:39:30,583 He will be placed in one of our better cells 774 00:39:30,667 --> 00:39:34,583 until the war is over, however long that may take. 775 00:39:34,667 --> 00:39:37,250 - Guards. - I said no. 776 00:39:37,333 --> 00:39:39,375 He is here as my guest. 777 00:39:39,458 --> 00:39:42,625 These orders come directly from the regent. 778 00:39:42,708 --> 00:39:44,125 To refuse a direct order 779 00:39:44,208 --> 00:39:46,333 carries with it the penalty of death. 780 00:39:46,417 --> 00:39:47,750 It's alright, Mollari. 781 00:39:47,833 --> 00:39:49,958 I have already seen the inside of your cells. 782 00:39:50,042 --> 00:39:53,000 I doubt that I will see anything now that I haven't seen before. 783 00:39:53,083 --> 00:39:54,375 You are not going anywhere. 784 00:39:54,458 --> 00:39:57,167 I told you before, where I go, he goes. 785 00:39:57,250 --> 00:39:59,500 And where he goes, I go. 786 00:39:59,583 --> 00:40:02,333 - Mollari. - Don't worry. 787 00:40:02,417 --> 00:40:04,458 Even one as arrogant as this 788 00:40:04,542 --> 00:40:06,458 would not take it upon himself 789 00:40:06,542 --> 00:40:09,292 to imprison his own prime minister. 790 00:40:09,375 --> 00:40:11,042 [door closes] 791 00:40:22,500 --> 00:40:25,500 - Shut up. - I didn't say anything. 792 00:40:30,750 --> 00:40:32,417 (Londo) Great Maker. 793 00:40:33,792 --> 00:40:36,542 Sometimes I feel I.. 794 00:40:36,625 --> 00:40:39,500 '...I don't understand anything anymore.' 795 00:41:11,000 --> 00:41:12,333 Praying? 796 00:41:13,500 --> 00:41:16,083 Not in the sense you mean it, but.. 797 00:41:16,167 --> 00:41:17,250 ...yes. 798 00:41:19,667 --> 00:41:21,667 You mind if I join you? 799 00:41:37,125 --> 00:41:40,208 What does the candle represent? 800 00:41:40,292 --> 00:41:41,583 Life. 801 00:41:43,167 --> 00:41:44,958 Whose life? 802 00:41:45,042 --> 00:41:48,042 All life. Every life. 803 00:41:50,125 --> 00:41:53,625 We are all born as molecules 804 00:41:53,708 --> 00:41:56,792 in the hearts of a billion stars. 805 00:41:56,875 --> 00:41:59,292 Molecules that do not understand politics 806 00:41:59,375 --> 00:42:02,375 or policies or differences. 807 00:42:03,625 --> 00:42:06,750 Over a billion years we foolish molecules 808 00:42:06,833 --> 00:42:10,750 forget who we are and where we came from. 809 00:42:10,833 --> 00:42:13,167 In desperate acts of ego 810 00:42:13,250 --> 00:42:14,917 we give ourselves names 811 00:42:15,000 --> 00:42:17,208 fight over lines on maps 812 00:42:17,292 --> 00:42:19,250 and pretend that our light 813 00:42:19,333 --> 00:42:21,958 is better than everyone else's. 814 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:26,333 The flame reminds us 815 00:42:26,417 --> 00:42:28,958 of the piece of those stars 816 00:42:29,042 --> 00:42:31,375 that lives on inside us. 817 00:42:31,458 --> 00:42:34,625 The spark that tells us.. 818 00:42:34,708 --> 00:42:36,583 '...you should know better.' 819 00:42:37,708 --> 00:42:39,625 'The flame also reminds us' 820 00:42:39,708 --> 00:42:41,958 'that life is precious' 821 00:42:42,042 --> 00:42:44,375 as each flame is unique. 822 00:42:44,458 --> 00:42:46,667 When it goes out 823 00:42:46,750 --> 00:42:48,708 it's gone forever. 824 00:42:49,875 --> 00:42:53,167 And there will never be another quite like it. 825 00:42:56,625 --> 00:42:59,458 So many candles will go out tonight. 826 00:43:01,792 --> 00:43:03,458 I wonder some days.. 827 00:43:04,958 --> 00:43:07,625 ...if we can see anything at all. 828 00:43:17,583 --> 00:43:20,083 [instrumental music] 829 00:43:31,708 --> 00:43:33,917 [theme music]