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[instrumental music]

Ambassador Kosh, is there
something I can do for you?

I wish to engage your services.

For what?

- Business.
- What sort of business?

Important.

Ambassador,
I'd be happy to assist you

but there are certain details
I must know

before taking any commission.

Not to mention getting
clearances from the..

All arranged. As is payment.

We will meet in Red 3
at the hour of scampering.

"The hour of scampering?"

(female #1)
'Minbari Flyer 969, you may
proceed to Docking Bay 17.'

(male #1)
'Transport Autara
bound for Jupiter colonies'

'is now boarding
at Docking Bay 18.'

Query. Liner Calisto.

(computer)
Liner Calisto will be docking

in Bay 12 in seven minutes.

(male #1)
'All passengers holding berths
on that flight'

'should see Miss Uru in Red 7.'

[speaking in foreign language]

Deathwalker?

Deathwalker. Deathwalker!

[grunting]

Let me go! She must die!
She is Deathwalker!

- Deathwalker!
- Go on, take it easy.

[intense music]

(male narrator)
It was the dawn
of the Third Age of mankind..

...ten years after
the Earth-Minbari War.

The Babylon Project
was a dream given form.

Its goal, to prevent another
war by creating a place

where humans and aliens
could work out

their differences peacefully.

It's a port of call,
home away from home

for diplomats, hustlers,
entrepreneurs and wanderers.

Humans and aliens, wrapped in
two million five thousand tons

of spinning metal,
all alone in the night.

It can be a dangerous place.

But it's our last,
best hope for peace.

This is the story of the last
of the Babylon stations.

The year is 2258.

The name of the place
is Babylon 5.

[theme music]

[intense music]

(Sinclair)
'Have you got
an identity on the victim?'

According to her ship ID,
her name is Gyla Lobos.

She's a free trader. Came from
Sector 47 on her way to Earth.

- That's Minbari space.
- Minbari ship.

Minbari clothes, Minbari ID.
But she's no Minbari.

Na'Toth give any reason
for the attack?

Nothing intelligible.

She was totally berserk
when we hauled her in.

- Kept yelling, "Deathwalker!"
- Deathwalker?

I thought you might remember
that name. I know I do.

(Sinclair)
'Na'Toth, why did you
attack that woman?'

Listen, sister, if she dies,
you'll rot in a cage

until your spots turn gray.

Na'Toth, we want to help you.
But you have to tell us why.

It is Chon-Kar.

The blood oath.

When the Dilgar
conquered Hylak 7

my grandfather
and his family were there.

Deathwalker used them
in her experiments.

'They all died,
except my grandfather'

who managed
to escape back to Narn.

But not before she implanted
a machine in his brain.

It slowly killed
his mind and spirit.

And we could do nothing
but watch.

When he died, my family
took the Chon-Kar.

And now our vengeance
is at hand.

The Dilgar Invasion
was 30 Earth years ago.

If Deathwalker was alive today,
she'd be an old woman.

Her face is carved into
the minds of my entire brood.

I smell my grandfather's blood
on her hands.

I tell you it is she!

Go over to that woman's ship.

I want to know everything
there is to know about her.

You and me both.

Commander Sinclair,
my abject apologies

for this terrible incident.

I don't know what
came over my attache.

Let me ensure you
that I am personally prepared

to make amends to her victim.

Her victim is still in Medlab.

If she lives,
I'll convey your offer.

I see, if you will release
Na'Toth into my custody

I'll take full responsibility
for her conduct.

(Sinclair)
'Given the circumstances,
that's impossible.'

However I will agree
to house arrest

depending outcome
of our investigation.

Guards, take Miss Na'Toth
to Ambassador G'Kar's quarters.

She's not to leave
for any reason.

(male #2)
'Yes, sir.'

You have my gratitude,
commander.

Na'Toth!

[intense music]

Ambassador Kosh, all the
clearances seem to be in order

and the pay is very generous.

However, there's something
I still don't understand.

Understanding
is a three-edged sword.

Oh, Kosh!

You old dog! You didn't tell me
you were bringin' a date.

Um, I'm Talia Winters,
licensed commercial telepath

Psi Corps Rating P-5.

I'll be sittin in
on the negotiations

on behalf of Ambassador Kosh.

Ha! I'm a 23 myself.
A good number.

Call me Abbut.

Please scan Abbut. Report to me
his thoughts at present.

Ooh, goody!

Nothin' like a good mind
scan to clear the old processor.

Miss Winters?

He has no thoughts. At all.

It's as if his mind were empty.

Excellent. We may now
commence our business.

Abbut?

Crab.

Nebula.

[sighs]

Her vital signs have stabilized

but I still can't
match her species type.

Why don't you try
Xenobiogenic 5?

- How is she?
- Better than she should be.

Considering the ferocity
of her attack.

Metabolism is astounding.

It's repairing the damage in an
extremely accelerated rate.

I wish I knew
what her species was.

I've never seen
anything like her.

Her DNA doesn't match anything
we've got on file.

She's a Dilgar.

Dilgar? Dilgar is a dead race.

Those few that were left
after the invasion died

when their sun went nova.

Computer, load history file
EA-22-30.

- Reference, Deathwalker.
- 'Commencing, Deathwalker.'

(computer)
Epithet used to refer
to Jha'dur.

The most infamous leader
of the Dilgar Invasion

of the Non-Aligned Sectors
in 2230.

'Rank, war master.'

'Specialist in biochemical,
biogenetic'

'and cyberorganic weaponry..'

Stop. This was Jha'dur
30 years ago.

(Dr. Stephen)
'Now, she's obviously
too young to be Jha'dur'

and too old to be her daughter.

There might be an explanation.
Now, computer..

Scan subject for any sign
of cryonic freezing

or body alteration.

(computer)
'Commencing. Scan, negative.'

Mm, I'll have MedCorp send me
all their files on the Dilgar.

There has to be a way to make
a positive identification.

Commander..

...you're not gonna
believe this.

A Dilgar uniform.

Rank, war master,
and the nameplate reads Jha'dur.

Na'Toth was right. It's her.

A uniform doesn't prove that.
Did you find anything else?

Only this.

Doesn't look like any kind
of drug I've ever seen. Doc?

Better run some test on this.

My father flew for Earthforce
during the Dilgar Invasion.

He was there
when they re-took Balos.

He never forgot what he saw.

If this woman is Jha'dur, then..

- Sinclair.
- 'Commander.'

(female #2)
'You have a gold channel
transmission'

'from Senator Hidoshi.'

On my way.

Post a full detail here until
she can be moved

to a maximum security area

and keep a tight lid on this,
Michael.

Until we figure out
what's going on

I don't want any rumors running
around in the station.

I'm sorry to bring you shame,
ambassador

but I must fulfill my Chon-Kar.

You do not shame me, Na'Toth.

I know how your senses burn
with the nearness of your prey.

I, too, have Chon-Kar,
many of them.

But unhappily in this case,
yours complicates matters.

I don't understand.

Counselor Ha'rok, the Narn
you were to meet in customs

was here to bargain
with Jha'dur.

Our agents learned
of a discovery she made

which would be of great value
to our regime.

[chuckles]
But after your attack on her

Ha'rok could not hope
to approach her

without drawing attention
of Earth Alliance.

So he has returned to Narn
and left me

to secure this discovery
of hers.

I will take it from her
when I eat her flesh.

No, the Kha'Ri says we must
get her to Narn alive.

I will not be denied this!

This is larger than Chon-Kar!

It would give Narn
the advantage it needs

to expand the regime
and crush our enemies!

You must make this sacrifice
for the future of our people.

As all Narn have sacrificed
at one time or another.

I'll delay the Chon-Kar.
But I will not abandon it!

You would not be Narn
if you did.

I am proud of you.

And when we get what we want
from this butcher

I promise to help you
fulfill your vow.

[dramatic music]

(Hidoshi)
'Commander Sinclair.'

Senator Hidoshi,
what can I do for you?

We understand a woman
named Gyla Lobos

was recently attacked there.

- Is she alive?
- Yes, and recovering.

Excellent,
when she's fit to travel

you will send her
to Earth immediately.

Senator, we've found evidence
that this woman

might be the Dilgar
war criminal, Deathwalker.

[chuckles]
Deathwalker is long dead,
commander.

This is a priority order.

- Without more information, I--
- Commander Sinclair!

All information in this matter
is on a need-to-know basis

and you do not need to know.
Have a pleasant day.

[intense music]

Incredible.

How dare you pry
into my life's work!

- I think you're too badly--
- I've had worse!

I want to see Sinclair now.

Commander!
Commander, is it true?

Is what true?

They say you have
Deathwalker in custody.

You should know better than
to listen to rumors, ambassador.

I'm Commander Jeffrey Sinclair.
You asked to speak to me?

Doctor, will you give us
a moment, please?

You know the way of command.

Yes, the Wind Swords
are right to fear you.

What do you know
about the Wind Swords?

They have sheltered me
for many years.

In return for certain services.

They speak of you often,
Sinclair.

They say you have
a hole in your mind.

Who are you?

I am War Master Jha'dur
of the Dilgar.

- Deathwalker?
- So they called me.

If you were Jha'dur,
you'd be much older.

The answer is in this vial.

The result of a lifetime of
research and experimentation.

My research.
A universal anti-agapic.

I'm not familiar
with the term.

It's a serum which retards
the aging process

and prevents disease.

It's still unstable
and difficult to produce

in sufficient quantity,
but it works as you can see.

No fear of growing old.
No sickness. That's--

Virtual immortality,
the ultimate triumph of life.

The secret is mine, Sinclair

and with the help
of your Earth

I will bring it to all
the worlds of this galaxy

before the year is out.

Then the willows must scuttle
carefully.

Does Saturn have rings?

The talks are over for the day.

We shall commence again tomorrow
at the hour of longing.

Suits me.

Ambassador? Ambassador Kosh?

- There is a question?
- Yes.

I've been scanning Mr. Abbut
all day and his mind

is still just as empty
as when we started.

And these-these phrases
you keep speaking in

they don't make any sense.

- Ah, you seek meaning?
- Yes.

Then listen to the music,
not the song.

Miss Winters,
could I buy you a drink?

A, uh, Jovian Sunspot
would taste good right now.

Mr. Abbut, can you tell me

what these negotiations
are all about?

I could.

But it's not good
to reflect too much.

[intense music]

- A problem?
- Ah! No, I'm just tired.

I think I'll go back to my
quarters and rest for a while.

Ha! Rest is good.

And so is a nice,
lean pastrami

with just a little mustard
and an Antarean pickle.

Maybe another time?

(woman on PA)
'Book Universe on level 5 is
pleased to announce a sig--'

- Mr. Lennier.
- Oh, commander.

I'm sorry to disturb you,
but with Ambassador Delenn

of station, I need your help.

Have you heard about the
incident in customs today?

Yes, I did. Shocking.

The Narn do seem to be
a most passionate people.

Are you familiar with the name
Deathwalker?

Quite.
History is a passion of mine.

As I recall,
she was the most infamous leader

of the Dilgar Invasion of the
Non-Aligned Sectors in 2230.

She was a brilliant scientist
specializing

in biogenetic and cyberorganics.

But she was also
a brutal and sadistic warrior

personally responsible
for countless deaths--

Na'Toth said the woman
she attacked is Deathwalker.

The woman claims she's right.

She also says it was the
Wind Swords who sheltered her

after the invasion.

The Wind Swords.

They are the most militant of
all our warrior castes.

But even they wouldn't harbor
such a beast.

It's possible she was
of service to them.

Could you check with your
government? See what they know?

I cannot speak directly to
the council without permission.

- But I will contact Delenn.
- Thank you.

I also ask that you keep this
information confidential

for the time being.

You may rely on my discretion,
commander.

And in the name
of the Narn regime

I extend our sincerest apologies
for the attack on you.

We are fully prepared to make

whatever reparations
you deem necessary.

And make you
a most handsome offer.

- For what?
- Your discovery, of course.

The anti-agapic.

You're very well-informed,
G'Kar.

Our reports always said
you were clever one.

And a good
resistance leader too.

If Earth Alliance hadn't
taken a hand in our invasion

we might have helped your kind

wipe the Centauri out
completely.

You are also well-informed,
Jha'dur.

But we are not through
with the Centauri yet.

And you can still help us.

Whatever Earth Alliance has
promised you, we will triple.

Tempting.

Grant me one more thing
and I'll consider it.

Name it.

The head of the animal that
attacked me, within the hour.

[intense music]

[laughs]

And based on the data I got
from Earth, she is Jha'dur.

Which barring other explanations
seems to prove

her claim about an anti-agapic.

- Anti-a-what's-ic?
- An immortality serum.

The Russian consortium's
been researching

in the direction
for years with no success.

That's because there ain't
no such animal.

She's lying
to save her skin.

My analysis of the serum
suggests that she isn't.

(Sinclair)
'Earth agrees.'

They've given us
a priority order

to send Jha'dur there
immediately.

They plan to develop
her discovery.

Are you serious?

This woman
made the Durian Massacres look

like a church picnic and
Earth wants to give her a grant?

Justice or immortality?
An intriguing choice.

There is no choice.

Jha'dur infected the entire
population of Latig IV

with Stafford's Plague
just to see how long

it'd take them all to die.

She wiped out entire races,
destroyed whole planets.

Experimented on living being.

Now she wants to make
everybody immortal?

- Why?
- Maybe she's got a conscience?

Unlikely. Tyrants seldom show
remorse for their brutalities.

Let the League deal with her.

We've got her serum,
if it's legit

we can finish
this immortality pill ourselves.

No, the serum's too complex.

It would take years to develop
without her input.

If at all possible.

While I find Earth's moral
stance on this dubious.

They are better equipped to
handle an issue this magnitude.

Ivanova is right.
This one's too big for us.

I want Jha'dur's ship recharged

'and a fighter escort
ready in one hour.'

We'll take her through Blue 5
to avoid any attention.

What the hell
are you doing, Jeff?

- Following orders.
- Whose order stake?

Whatever Jha'dur's peddling
doesn't change what she is.

I know, dammit.

But if Dr. Franklin's right,
her discovery

will bring a future free of
disease, ageing, death.

All across the galaxy.

She can save more lives
than she took.

And she make the deaths
she caused have meaning.

Isn't that worth considering?

You better pray to that God of
ours you're right, Jeff.

Because if any of the
league ambassadors find out

about this deal, they'll tear
Babylon 5 to pieces.

One of our agents
has just informed me

that Sinclair is going to
smuggle Jha'dur off the station.

- What?
- Blast him!

And that infernal female!

She is near, I can smell her.

Free me from this cage
and I'll deal with her.

No, not yet.
There is a better way.

Ambassador G'Kar to speak
to Ambassador Kalika

on a most urgent matter.

(computer)
One moment, ambassador.

Your ship is recharged.

We'll give you a fighter escort
to the vortex

and an Earthforce vessel
will meet you on the other end.

Most efficient. I commend you.

Is there something else
you wish to say, commander?

Dr. Franklin has confirmed the
potential of your discovery.

But why give it to Earth?

Because it was Earth who turned
the tide against my race.

Thus it is fitting that you
benefit from your conquest.

(Sinclair)
'It was more
an act of preservation.'

You slaughtered mercilessly.

Exterminated whole races.

Committed acts beyond the belief
of all sentient beings.

The Wind Swords said you were
sentimental.

A fatal flaw in a warrior.

You still haven't explained.

Why you want to help
the same people

you butchered 30 years ago?

My race is gone,
their names cursed in history.

Even my Homeworld
no longer exists.

I am the last of the Dilgar.

But my discovery will ensure
that the galaxy

remembers us with honor.

It will be a monument
to our vision.

A monument?
That's what you're after?

Delicious irony,
don't you think?

That those who cursed us

will have to thank us
for the rest of time?

Commander, time to go.

[intense music]

Commander Sinclair, that woman
is the war criminal Jha'dur

known to our worlds as
Deathwalker.

We demand a full assembly
at once.

To discuss her trial on charges
of crimes against sentience.

Ambassador Kalika, I'm sure
Earth Alliance will welcome

all you representatives
to discuss this matter.

However,
Jah'dur is in my custody

and I have orders
to send her to Earth.

Orders I cannot disobey.

You will have
to kill us all first.

Very well,
we'll convene in three hours.

Jha'dur will be held in maximum
security until then.

A fatal flaw indeed.

Mr. Garibaldi, escort this woman
back to her holding quarters

and double the guard on her.

Ambassador, I've thought it over
and I don't believe

that I can continue
with this assignment.

Your belief does not enter
into it. We have a contract.

I know that, but you
don't really need a telepath.

What is need compared
to the path?

[sighs]
The traffic was murder
but here I am.

Miss Winters, so lovely
to see you again.

[dramatic music]

[intense music]

[indistinct chatter]

You know we're sitting
on a fusion bomb here.

At least it's out
in the open now.

Jha'dur will get
the justice she deserves.

Don't be so sure,
the Narns and the Centauri

both collaborated
with the Dilgar

the last thing they want
is a trial.

True, but with my vote
and the Minbari vote

the council will be deadlock
and the league

will have the deciding vote.

- What about Kosh?
- He refuses to participate.

As usual.

What makes you so sure the
Minbari will vote for a trial?

There's no reason
for them not to.

And they're an honorable people.

Listen, Jeff, I got a little hot
before, said some things--

Oh, forget it,
you didn't say anything

I hadn't thought myself.

So I shouldn't listen
to rumors, huh?

Sorry, ambassador, we thought
it best to handle this quietly.

Ah! Great job.

Mr. Lennier, have you spoken
with Ambassador Delenn?

Yes, commander, and I have
been given instructions.

Jeff, all the ambassadors are
here and the chamber's secure.

Good luck.

[indistinct chatter]

This meeting of the Babylon 5
assembly is called to order.

Ambassador Kalika representing
the League of Non-Aligned Worlds

will make
the opening statement.

Thirty years ago, the Dilgar
fell upon our worlds

bringing terror,
slavery and death.

With the help of Earth Alliance
we drove them from our sectors

and brought their leaders
to justice.

All but one.

The worst of the lot.

Deathwalker.

[clamoring]

Now the winds of fate have
delivered her into our hands.

'We of the league
have unanimously decided'

that Jha'dur be tried for her
crimes against sentience.

That trial to be held here on
Babylon 5 as soon as possible.

We now ask that the Advisory
Council approve this decision.

[indistinct chatter]

Ambassador Mollari.

This woman, Deathwalker,
is indeed a great villain.

We Centauri weep for what
she did to your world.

However, because she has
committed no crime

against our republic,
I must reluctantly vote no.

[clamoring]

Treachery!

I'm not surprised the Centauri
are opposed to a trial.

It is well-known the Dilgar
were

merely mercenaries
for their republic.

That is a lie! It was you Narns
who collaborated with this scum.

Centauri propaganda
to hinder our revolution.

That's enough.
Ambassador G'Kar, your vote.

The Narn Regime is noted
for its keen sense of justice.

Therefore, we vote yes.

On one condition, th-that
the trial be held on Narn.

Our neutrality during the
invasion assures fairness.

We are prepared to transport
her there immediately.

[clamoring]

The Narns have no right
to try Jha'dur.

We are well aware of their
involvement with her.

Their proposal is unacceptable.

In that case, the Narn Regime
also votes no.

[indistinct shouting]

Ambassador Kosh has declined to
take part in these proceedings.

On behalf of Earth Alliance,
I vote yes.

Mr. Lennier?

As the Minbari were
not a part of this conflict..

...we have no right
to judge her.

We must therefore..

...vote no.

[clamoring]

Counting the league's single
vote, the decision

is three to two against
a trial with one abstention.

I'm afraid we must find
some other solution.

This is outrageous!

Commander Sinclair,
you have always said

that our worlds
have a voice here.

Will you now deny us this voice?

I'm afraid the rules
of the assembly are very clear.

- But I have a compromise--
- No! No more compromises.

We will no longer
be dictated to

by the very powers who aided
this woman's atrocities!

We withdraw from this assembly.

And rest assured, you have not
heard the last of this!

[all clamoring]

(female #3)
'Justice!'

[sighs]
I am sorry, commander.

I have caused this evil woman
to escape her just fate.

The Wind Swords
did shelter her, didn't they?

And your government
knew about it.

No. Not at first.

When we went to war with Earth

the Wind Swords came
to the council with weapons

terrible weapons
created by this monster.

That's when the council first
learned she was with them.

Of course we couldn't
reveal it then.

And like all secrets long kept

we cannot bear the shame
of admitting it now.

[dramatic music]

Lieutenant Commander,
something is coming

'through the jump gate.'

[zapping]

A Drazi Sun Hawk.
All stations at alert.

Station one, open up com channel
to the Drazi vessel.

Station five, go to hyper track.

I have the Drazi vessel online.

Babylon 5, this is Makar Ashok.

In the name
of the Drazi freehold

I demand immediate extradition
of the war criminal Jha'dur.

Reject this demand
and we will attack immediately.

[intense music]

Drazi vessel
moving into firing range.

[indistinct chatter]

All gun arrays
target Drazi ship.

[machines whirring]

Makar Ashok, our gun arrays
are now fixed on your ship

they will fire the instant
you come into range.

'You'll find their power quite
impressive, for a few seconds.'

(female #4)
'Drazi vessel is slowing.'

Lieutenant Commander, there's
another surge in the vortex.

[zapping]

What's happening?

The Drazi want immediate
extradition of Jha'dur.

I imagine the Iksha and Vree
will make similar demands.

And according to reports,
there are

more league ships on the way.

- Can you stall them?
- I can try, but--

Do it.

[sighs]
Welcome to Babylon 5. I am
Lieutenant Commander Ivanova.

How may we be of assistance?

Ambassador,
call off those ships.

The League and Earth Alliance
have always been friends.

We can settle this matter
diplomatically.

At the moment we do not put much
faith in Babylon 5 diplomacy.

I fear we will soon be severing
our ties with this place.

There's something
you should know

before making that decision.

[intense music]

What's the situation?

Well, I've managed
to get the ship captains

engaged in a debate over who has
the best claim to Jha'dur.

The winner will be
the first to attack.

Creative. Let's hope
that buys us enough time.

Lieutenant Commander,
the League ships

are moving out of firing range.

[intense music]

- What did you do?
- I played a wild card.

But we're not out of this yet.
Stay on alert.

I'll be in closed session
with the league.

Yes, sir.

Good job, lieutenant commander.

A herring is just a herring
but a good cigar is a Cuban.

A stroke of the brush does not
guarantee art from the bristles.

Do you understand, Miss Winters?

[dramatic music]

[bells ringing]

[glass shatters]

[screams]

- Our business is concluded.
- You were swell.

Maybe we can have
that Jovian Sunspot some time.

Kosh, old boy..

...a pleasure as always.

Let's do lunch soon.

Miss Winters.

What is he? And what was on
that data crystal he gave you?

Reflection, surprise, terror.

For the future.

Several of our most
renowned scientists

'have checked
Dr. Franklin's data.'

They concur with his assessment.
A most astounding discovery.

But Deathwalker must still
be punished for her crimes.

I agree and I have a compromise

which may serve all our needs.

Earth is prepared to develop
Jha'dur's discovery immediately.

I propose the League of Worlds
choose a coalition

of scientists to assist her.

When this coalition is satisfied
the serum is ready..

...Jha'dur will be turned
over to the League for trial.

[indistinct whispering]

Can we trust your alliance
will honor this agreement?

And what of the council?

When news of this is made public

Earth Alliance
will have no choice

as for the council,
it's already made its decision.

The agreement is between
Earth and the League.

Just as it was
30 years ago when we

helped you to defeat this woman
and her people.

It is fair.

And wise.

[intense music]

[whooshing]

- It's time.
- Good.

I'm glad Na'Toth didn't succeed.

I'm looking forward
to your trial.

Are you really that naive,
commander?

Do you imagine
Earth Alliance will permit

this charade of yours
to be carried out?

I'll see that they have to.

It will only cost you
your command.

It is the way of things,
Sinclair.

The superior
controls the inferior.

In the final analysis,
we've won.

- I don't think so.
- No?

Then consider this.

You and the rest of your kind
take blind comfort

in the belief
that we are monsters.

That you could never do
what we did.

The key ingredient in the
anti-agapic

cannot be synthesized.

It must be taken
from living beings.

For one to live forever,
another one must die.

You will fall upon
one another like wolves.

It will make what we did
pale by comparison.

The billions who live forever
will be a testimony to my work.

And the billions
who were murdered

to buy that immortality

will be the continuance
of my work.

Not like us?

You will become us.

That's my monument, commander.

Get her the hell off my station.

(female #1)
'Minbari Flyer 969 is now
leaving the docking center.'

Ambassador Kosh?

- Stand by to activate--
- 'Lieutenant Commander.'

Something's coming
through the vortex.

[intense music]

It's a Vorlon ship.

[explosion]

Well, all's well
that ends well, huh?

Why?

You are not ready for
immortality.

Hell of an irony,
don't you think?

We find a reason
to keep Jha'dur alive

and the Vorlons smoke her
for the same reason.

You think it'll always
be like this, Michael?

Little powers at the mercy
of bigger powers.

Politics before morality.

Expediency before justice.

Seems to work for everybody
except you.

Maybe that's why I like you.

Commander, may I speak
to you for a moment?

I think I may be having
a problem with Ambassador Kosh.

- Join the club.
- What's wrong?

[sighs]
Yesterday, Kosh hired me
to mediate on a business deal.

But nothing about it made sense.

They spoke in riddles and I kept

getting these images in my head.

What kind of images?

Well, at first,
just quick flashes, but then..

Four years ago,
I was assigned to scan

a suspect in a murder case
on Mars colony.

He was a serial killer.

I had never been inside a mind
like that before.

His thoughts were brutal,
violent, terrible.

It was the most frightening
experience I ever had.

I still have nightmares
about it.

Today I felt
those same thoughts again.

But this time it was
no nightmare.

It was deliberately provoked.

- Who was Kosh dealing with?
- Another alien.

His said his name was Abbut.

Funny little guy with a big hat?
Drinks Jovian Sunspots?

Yes, that's him.
Do you know him?

He's a Vicker.

It's a slang term
from old Earth tech, a VCR.

They're cyberorganics,
living recorders

part machine, part sentient.

Several of the alien races
use them.

They can record
just about anything.

Sights, sounds, biorhythms,
thought patterns.

- I'd say you were set up.
- But why?

The Vorlons
are leery of telepaths.

If Kosh knows
what you fear the most

he can use it against you
in the future.

- For what?
- With the Vorlons, who knows?

Ambassador Kosh has been
a busy boy today.

They say God works
in mysterious ways.

Maybe so. But he's a con man
compared to the Vorlon.

[dramatic music]

[theme music]