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[Door beeping]

[Beeping]

Stop program.

Uh...open.

Forgive me for disturbing you

in your quarters, Mr. Garibaldi,

but I've had urgent orders from Ambassador Delenn.

And what can I do for the Minbari?

Shaal Mayan will shortly be returning here.

In light of the incident which occurred

during her last visit to Babylon 5,

Ambassador Delenn would like a full security detail

assigned to her.

Good idea.

Give me her itinerary, and I'll arrange it.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

What sort of machine is this?

Well, it's an Earth antique.

Mint condition.

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-11,

vintage 1992.

And we're talking liquid-cooled

dual overhead cams, 16-valve, 1,052 cc,

in-line four, twin ram air induction,

6-speed gear box,

and 320 millimeter front discs

with four-piston calipers.

It's the best performance bike

of its time...

Or it will be when I figure out

how to put the damn thing together.

Well, it sounds most impressive.

What exactly does it do?

What does it do?

It's a motorcycle.

You ride it.

[Imitates motorcycle engine]

Huh?

Ah, a vehicle.

Oh, it's more than just a vehicle.

This baby's a piece of Earth history.

History? That is an interest of mine.

Yeah. Well, I've been building

this little piece of history

for the last 5 years,

scrounging parts wherever I could.

Now I've got them all,

if I could just figure out

where they all go.

I won this manual in a Blackjack game,

but it doesn't do me much good.

It's in Japanese.

Given some time to study this manual,

perhaps I could be of assistance.

Well, at this point,

I'll take all the help I can get.

[Beep beep]

Garibaldi.

Sinclair: Mr. Garibaldi,

please report to the briefing room.

On my way.

Well, duty calls.

History calls.

What do you think?

Most of the personnel will be no trouble.

This one, however...

Anything you can't handle?

I don't have to handle it.

Her record's spotless.

There's no need to include her.

That's not your decision,

and she will be included.

Records don't always tell the whole story.

That's one of the reasons

you're here, Mr. Gray, remember?

As you wish.

When do we begin?

As always, Mr. Gray,

when the time is right.

Sinclair: It was the dawn of the third age of mankind,

10 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 2,500,000 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...

Captioning made possible by Warner Bros.

Mars command has confirmed

that the attack on station phobos

is tied to a series of terrorist incidents

directed against Earthforce.

Free Mars?

They're not sure.

In the last year, independence movements

have sprung up all over the colonies,

some even more radical than free Mars.

Earthforce is concerned that Babylon 5

will become a source of arms for these groups,

and so am I.

It'll be difficult to stop.

According to our trade agreements,

aliens have the right to sell arms on b5,

as long as all transfers take place off station.

That's why Earth Central has implemented an embargo

on all unauthorized arms shipments to Mars colony.

We can't stop a legitimate sale,

but we can notify Earthforce

of any ship carrying weapons there.

I want all cargos and flight logs

thoroughly checked.

Also, watch for known arms dealers and smugglers

and keep track of any recent arrivals

from Mars colony.

Will do.

So, how long have you been stationed here,

officer Welch?

Since b5 went on-line.

Do you like it?

It beats a kick in the teeth.

How about Commander Sinclair?

Does he beat a kick in the teeth?

Do I know you?

Aaron Franks,

quartermaster corporation.

We're hoping to supply this station,

and I'm trying to find out

everything I can.

Well, I'm trying to eat my lunch...

Quietly.

Sorry to bother you.

Station house, this is Lou Welch.

Pass me through to Mr. Garibaldi.

Computer voice:And the last gasoline-powered motorcycle

was built in 2035.

In popular Earth culture,

the motorcycle was often seen

as a symbol

of independence of spirit,

freedom, sexual prowess,

and rebellion.

Sexual prowess and rebellion.

Hey, Jax.

Mr. Garibaldi.

That guy who was just talking to you,

what did he want?

Uh, said his name was Aaron Franks.

He was asking questions about Commander Sinclair,

how often he stopped by here, who he drank with.

Didn't make much sense,

but that's nothing new around here.

Thanks.

Commander, I think we have a problem.

Some guy named Aaron Franks

has been asking a lot of odd questions

all over the station.

What kind of questions?

About you, about the station.

He arrived 3 days ago from legrange 2

with another man named harriman gray.

According to their credentials, they're business agents

representing quartermaster corporation.

I checked, and, as far as I can tell, they're legit.

Q.m. Corporation is an independent

military supplier.

They could be looking for a contract.

Or they could have the perfect cover

for arms smugglers.

Legrange 2 is a stone's throw

from Mars colony.

Have a talk with Mr. Franks,

but walk softly.

The last thing we need is a corporate lawsuit.

[Door beeping]

Yes?

This is security chief Garibaldi.

I'd like to speak to Aaron Franks.

He's not in.

In that case, I'd like to speak to you.

Uh, a moment, please.

Open.

Mr. Gray.

Is there something I can help you with?

You and Mr. Franks are business agents

for quartermaster corporation,

is that correct?

Yes. We're hoping to get a military supply contract

with Babylon 5.

Then why haven't you spoken to Commander Sinclair?

You've been here for 3 days.

Aaron, this is...

Mr. Garibaldi.

Very good.

You know me?

Intimately.

Fix you a drink?

I don't drink.

Really? Good.

It's a vile habit when abused.

Makes a soldier weak.

Gets him in a lot of trouble.

You're starting to irritate me,

Mr. Franks,

and I don't like being irritated.

It gives me gas.

The name isn't Franks.

It's Colonel Ari Ben Zayn, Earthforce internal affairs.

You're "eyes"?

I'm an internal investigator.

Mr. Gray is a military specialist from Psi-Corps.

We're here to make a special investigation

of Babylon 5 command staff.

Ben Zayn: Recent events on Mars colony

and elsewhere

have shown the need for increased scrutiny

of all off-world installations.

Similar investigations are taking place

on all our outposts.

We must know who is loyal to Earthforce

and who isn't.

As Commander of Babylon 5,

I personally vouch for the loyalty

of every member of my staff,

and I resent your tactics.

You have no right to snoop around the station

without my knowledge.

I have every right, Commander.

My authority comes directly

from the joint chiefs of staff.

I'm not here to persecute anyone.

I just want to ask some questions

and clarify a few details.

It's all very routine.

And what part does Psi-Corps play in this "routine"?

Regulations prohibit the use of telepaths

in command level investigation.

There are new regulations,

Lieutenant Commander Ivanova.

And under them, all staff

must submit to telepathic scan

as part of an official investigation.

Command staff as well.

The hell I will.

Psi-Corps may be running the rest of the world--

Ivanova.

I'll check these new regulations, Colonel.

Meanwhile, I'll have someone show you and Mr. Gray

to new quarters in blue sector.

Mr. Garibaldi will escort me.

Mr. Garibaldi has duties.

Not anymore.

I'm assigning him to my staff

for the duration of this investigation.

What?

I like his style.

As chief of security, Mr. Garibaldi is essential

to the operation of this station.

Is there some problem with Babylon 5's security?

You made no mention of it in your last report.

No, there's no problem.

Then Mr. Garibaldi's second can handle it

for a few days.

I need him

to expedite this matter.

I'll present you

with an interview schedule shortly.

You may carry on, Commander.

Mr. Gray.

Mr. Garibaldi.

A pleasure to meet you all.

By god, if I ever find out

who's behind this circus act...

I will not submit

to a telepathic scan, Commander.

It's against my person and my principles.

I don't like it any better than you do.

Enough people have played with my brain

already this year.

Return to duty,

and I won't let it happen...

To either of us.

Computer, subject.

Earthforce law.

Computer voice: Accessing files.

You're not happy about this investigation,

are you, Mr. Garibaldi?

Do I have the Colonel's permission

to speak freely?

Getting the truth is my job.

I expect to hear it whenever you talk to me.

Well, in that case, I think this is the biggest pile

of horse hockey I ever saw.

Who the hell's running Earthforce,

abbott and costello?

[Laughs]

Abbott and costello.

I like that.

I'll require all your security files

regarding Babylon 5 staff,

including classified and confidential files.

You'll have them in the morning.

Tonight, Mr. Garibaldi!

Do it personally.

When they're compiled,

bring them here immediately.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Garibaldi.

Mr. Lennier.

Something wrong with the security arrangements

for Shaal Mayan's visit?

Oh, no. No, they're quite satisfactory.

Thank you.

Uh, I wish to speak with you

about the-- the bike.

What about it?

Well, I believe I could help you

assemble it quite easily,

although there are a few points

that I'm confused about.

Mr. Lennier, I'm too busy for this right now.

Well, then, perhaps I could

begin the work for you.

With Ambassador Delenn off-station,

my duties are small,

and it would be good to be of use.

I don't think--

I must admit, Mr. Garibaldi,

I've become fascinated by this vehicle.

Do you realize that it was a symbol

of masculinity in your society

at one time?

Ok, ok, fine.

I'll clear you for access to my quarters,

but if you damage anything--

I assure you,

I will exercise extreme caution.

And thank you, very much.

Computer,

this is Michael Garibaldi, chief of security.

Confirm voice I.D.

Computer voice: Confirmed. Command?

Transfer all files

pertaining to Earthforce military personnel

stationed on Babylon 5 to crystal port.

Include secure files.

Please input proper code and password.

Peekaboo.

Commencing.

Transfer will take 1.4 hours.

While that's working,

load interweb program.

Parameters?

All info on Colonel Ari Ben Zayn,

Earthforce internal, and Mr. Harriman gray,

Psi-Corps military specialist.

The usual sources.

Code all responses gold-2.

Acknowledged.

Commencing interweb link.

Ivanova: Confirmed, Epsilon.

Clear to begin zero-g cargo transfer.

Lieutenant Commander.

Civilians are not allowed on the observation dome

without authorization from Commander Sinclair.

Please go.

As the Colonel's liaison,

I have every right to be here, so relax.

I just wanted to look at the stars

for a moment.

They never lose their beauty, do they?

Mr. Gray, I'm very busy.

Lieutenant Commander,

I'm aware of your hostility

toward Psi-Corps and the reason for it,

and I sympathize.

You do? How nice.

I should send you a card on your birthday.

You know, when I was a boy,

I dreamed of being a combat pilot.

I built models of every space fighter

that was available.

I collected squadron patches.

It was all I ever wanted to be.

When I was 16, I applied to air dome,

and I was accepted.

And then my...Talent

manifested itself the first month,

and telepaths aren't allowed in regular military service,

so I was expelled.

I'm so sorry.

It's not easy to have your dreams snatched away

just because you're different.

And I didn't take it very well.

Then the corps came.

They said I could still serve in Earthforce

as a Psi-Corps liaison.

A boyhood dream come true. I'm in tears.

It saved my life. It gave me purpose again.

And, granted, it's not the same as your kind of soldiering,

but part of a dream is better than none.

Is there a point to this story, Mr. Gray?

I just want you to know I love the force

and respect the people, like you, who serve in it.

A pretty speech.

Did the Colonel write this for you?

No.

But he's going to insist that everyone be scanned,

and it's just easier if you accept that.

Now, I give you my word...

I'll respect your personal privacy.

The only thoughts I'll be looking for

are those concerned

with your duties in Earthforce.

And given your record,

I'm certain you have nothing to fear.

Mr. Gray, I'm grateful the Psi-Corps

has given you a purpose in life,

but when that purpose includes

scanning my mind to prove my loyalty,

it's not only an invasion of my privacy,

but my honor!

As for fear,

if you enter my mind for any reason,

I will twist your head off

and use it for a chamber pot!

If you'll excuse me.

Ben Zayn: These Vorlons have been trouble

ever since they arrived.

Garibaldi: Yeah, well, they're like that--

real fun guys.

And yet Commander Sinclair

made no protest against their actions

in the deathwalker affair.

Odd, don't you think?

Protests are as much use with the Vorlons

as fairy wings on a cement truck.

If you have anything else to ask

about the Commander's decisions,

I suggest you ask him, sir.

I intend to... At 1200.

Inform him, then get some sack time.

I'll want you there, too.

If I knew who god was, I'd thank her.

[Door opens and closes]

Mr. Garibaldi.

You look like the back end

of an Orion slich.

Oh, and a gracious good morning

to you, Commander.

I've been up all night with Colonel Ben Hitler.

He wants to interview you at 1200.

Good. The sooner we can get this lunacy disposed of,

the quicker we can get back to doing our job.

Look, this is no routine investigation, Jeff.

Ben Zayn's questioning everything

that's happened in the past year,

from ragesh 3, deathwalker,

the dockers' strike, Jason ironheart,

to the sabotage attempt

during the President's visit.

He's questioning

every major command decision you've made.

Let him.

They're all on the record, and they've all been approved.

That won't stop him.

You know how eyes work.

They're like judge and jury.

They twist the facts to their own satisfaction

and always assume you have something to hide.

Maybe we do.

Explain.

Look, I know you're a by-the-book guy, Jeff,

but let's face it.

We've rewritten the book a few times

to make b5 work.

And made a few enemies along the way.

You know what's happening back on Earth, on Mars,

all over the alliance--

the President's being attacked on all sides,

off-world groups

are screaming for independence,

Earth Central's falling apart.

Anti-alien groups

are spreading their poison everywhere,

on and on and on.

Guys like Ben Zayn thrive in that kind of climate.

All the more reason to stand up to him, Michael.

Earth Alliance may have problems,

but they can't be solved by trampling on human dignity.

And what about Psi-Corps?

Ironheart warned us

about them pulling strings.

I'll deal with them, too.

All right, look.

This time, you walk soft, Jeff.

I've seen this kind of witch hunt before.

It can get ugly.

I'm checking a few sources

to try and find some data

on these two guys, just in case it does.

I appreciate it, Michael.

We'll come through it all right.

Now get some sleep.

Oh, I intend to.

Zah-bah-gah-bee...

Zah-bah-gah-bee...

Zah-bah-gah-bee...

Ah, Mr. Garibaldi,

I was just about to embark on the mysteries

of the fuel injection system.

Would you care to join me?

Do me a favor.

Embark on a journey to your quarters,

so I can get some sleep.

Please forgive me.

My enthusiasm for this project

has made me insensitive to your needs.

I will leave at once.

When may I begin the work again?

[Mumbles] If I kill him, it would start a war.

Come back after 1200.

Domo arigato.

Not bad.

Not bad.

[Laughter]

[Maniacal laughter]

[Woman screaming]

[Man laughing]

[Whispering]

Susan-an-an...

Su-su-su- Susan Ivanova!

Suzotchka...

Mama?

Suzotchka...

Will it make the voices go away?

No.

But it will make them sing like birds, Sofie.

A shame you refuse to cooperate.

Mama, don't let them do it.

Don't let them!

[Gasp]

Don't interfere, soldier.

The Colonel insists.

Mama!

Only one way out.

Only one way...

Mama!

Mama!

She'll be fine.

Now...do you hear the birds?

A real shame.

Mama, it's me, Susan.

Only one way out.

Only one way.

Aah!

Mama?

Lights.

Computer voice: Article 35 of the Earthforce code states

that a hearing must be held before 5 senior officers.

[Door beeps]

Come.

My apologies, Commander...

But this matter can't wait.

What's this about?

I wish to resign my commission, effective immediately.

What?

I had a talk with Mr. Gray last night.

He said the Colonel will insist that I be scanned.

I cannot allow that, and this is the only way to avoid it

without putting you in a bad position.

Forget it.

I refuse to accept your resignation.

I'm within my rights.

I won't have the Psi-Corps probing me

like some sort of a lab specimen.

And I won't have you ruin your career

or leave Babylon 5.

You're too important to me.

Besides, I've found a way

to avoid the scans, within the regulations.

Are you sure?

Yes.

Uh...may I borrow your p.P.G.

To shoot myself squarely in the head?

That won't be necessary...

This time.

Thank you, Commander.

Susan...

Yes?

Why are you so afraid of being scanned?

Surely your mother must have made contact

with your mind at one time or another.

Yes, she did.

You can't imagine what it's like...

To share your own mother's love for you,

to feel it in your thoughts.

No one's ever been that close to me, Commander.

And no one must ever intrude upon that memory...

Especially Psi-Corps.

Aren't you tired of studying that file?

Sinclair is a complex man.

I need to know everything about him,

including his secrets.

You know Psi-Corps rules

prohibit deep scans--

don't be naive, harriman.

Psi-Corps wants this as much as I do.

Sinclair got one of your people killed.

Mr. Bester will appreciate anything you can turn up.

Bester?

Colonel.

Commander.

Please take a seat.

I will...

As soon as Mr. Gray leaves the room.

You did check the regulations,

didn't you, Commander?

Thoroughly.

I also checked Earthforce law

and the opinion of the senate military bureau

as to the interpretation of them.

They clearly state

that telepathic scans are allowed

only to determine the truth

of specific charges

brought in an internal investigation.

They are not meant as a blanket

for loyalty checks.

Interpreting regulations

for a senior officer

could be considered insubordination.

No, sir.

I am simply exercising command privilege

to officially question a new regulation

as outlined by article 35 of the Earthforce code.

In case you're not familiar with it,

it requires a hearing before 5 senior officers.

Until such a hearing is held,

I am within my rights to refuse a scan on myself

or on any member of my crew.

I believe that the Commander

is correct about the regulation.

Even Psi-Corps doesn't consider it

a carte blanche rule.

I don't remember asking

for your opinion, Mr. Gray.

Very well, Commander.

We'll play your game for the moment.

Harriman, you're dismissed.

Mr. Garibaldi,

you will join me as an official witness

to this interview.

We wouldn't want the Commander to feel

his rights were being violated.

Commander...

We will begin with your actions

during the ragesh 3 incident.

Hi!

Commander Ivanova.

May I sit down?

Aren't you supposed to be

peeking into someone's mind?

You've very charming in an odd sort of way.

The fact is, I've been dismissed.

It seems Commander Sinclair

knows the regulations very well.

The Commander prizes knowledge...

And honesty.

So I noticed.

I will long savor the look on the Colonel's face.

Not many people are willing to stand up to him.

It was very refreshing.

I'm curious.

You're not like most Psi-Corps people.

You don't seem overly fond of the Colonel.

I'm not.

He's efficient...

But he lacks compassion.

Sometimes I wonder if he's even human.

And as for Psi-Corps,

I doubt you really know any of our people well,

especially Ms. Winters.

You're scanning me.

I'm sorry. The thought of Ms. Winters

was very loud in your mind when I mentioned Psi-Corps.

I couldn't help but pick it up.

Please forgive me.

I am surprised you were aware of it...

Unless--of course.

She must have been in your mind numerous times

before she was given the sleepers.

Your mother--

you are never to discuss my mother!

Ever!

Is that clear?

[Beep beep]

Ivanova.

Security officer: Lieutenant Commander,

you're needed in the observation dome.

You allocated 1.3 million credits

from the military budget

to settle an illegal civilian strike.

You consider that a responsible act?

I was given authority to end the strike

by any means necessary,

and we had no use for the credits.

[Beep beep]

Sinclair.

Ivanova: Commander, we've had a further development

on one of those arms deals.

This is Colonel Ben Zayn.

Commander Sinclair is in the middle of an investigation

and cannot be disturbed.

Whatever it is, Lieutenant Commander, handle it.

I've had enough of this.

Your insinuations are bad enough,

but when you interfere

with the operation of this station--

sit down, Commander.

You haven't been dismissed.

The hell I will.

You have a complaint against me, make it.

Otherwise, this interview is over.

Stand fast, mister!

I've seen plenty like you--

hotshots promoted up through the ranks

without any real leadership ability.

You think because you fought on the line,

normal military standards don't apply to you.

Well, think again, hero.

As of this moment, I'm relieving you of your command,

pending a full inquiry before a military tribunal.

What?

You heard me.

I'm assuming command of Babylon 5.

As of now, I'm in charge.

You s--

whoa, whoa... Easy Jeff.

He's trying to bait you,

and he's hoping you swallow it whole.

What's your justification for this action?

Beyond the fact that I'm working

with direct authority of the joint chiefs,

I also outrank you.

And under article 52,

a Commander found to be working

against the best interests of Earthforce

may be summarily removed from his post

by a superior officer.

Oh, give me a break! You can't prove that!

Yes, I can, Mr. Garibaldi...

With the help of Mr. Gray.

As I'm bringing specific charges,

the regulations on telepathic scan now apply.

We will reconvene here in one hour

to continue this investigation.

One more thing.

Mr. Sinclair will be confined to his quarters.

He's not to take part in any command action,

nor have any further contact with Babylon 5 staff...

Yourself included.

Understood, Mr. Garibaldi?

Things are worse than I thought, Michael.

I'll have to go directly to h.Q.

See if your sources have uncovered anything on Ben Zayn,

but first get to the dome.

Ivanova.

I'll expect reports from all your stations

by 1700 sharp.

That's all for now.

Mr. Garibaldi, what the hell's going on?

I wish I had a clue.

Lieutenant Commander, at 1500,

Mr. Garibaldi will escort you to blue 8

for a formal inquiry.

Mr. Gray will also be present.

I'll be in my quarters until then.

I don't know what this guy's after,

but he's pulling out all the stops to get it.

I won't submit to a scan.

He'll charge you with insubordination.

And I'll be replaced and dishonorably discharged.

It's a very Russian ending. I should have expected it.

Station 1, ask Major Atambe to take my post.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Ivanova!

Hey, hey, wait up.

Am I wrong, or are you leaving your post?

Yes, I am.

I've always been proud

to be a member of Earthforce,

but right now I'd sooner serve the Minbari.

At least they've got a sense of honor.

Look, you once offered to buy me a drink.

Garibaldi, if that offer still stands,

I think I could use one.

Yeah. Yeah, sure. I tell you what,

I'll meet you in the casino in 10 minutes.

I've got to check something out first.

In the meantime, just stay cool, all right?

All right?

Ok.

We can beat this together somehow.

These are difficult times, Sinclair.

You've ruffled some feathers in command and the senate.

Something like this was bound to happen.

You have the authority to stop it.

The President's trade and immigration act

comes up for a vote soon.

He's gonna need all the support he can get.

If I intervene in this matter,

it'll cost him dearly.

What?

Are you serious?

These investigations have the backing

of powerful factions.

Given the situation on Mars and elsewhere,

we agreed to go along with them.

We can't back out now.

Look, we know you're doing a good job out there.

I'm sure you'll be completely exonerated

of any charges brought against you.

And I promise I'll do all I can to help

when the time is right.

Good luck, Jeff.

[Beep]

Come on, baby!

All right!

Yes!

Whoo!

3 nebulas in a row!

I am hot tonight. Pay up!

Come on. I'll buy you a drink.

Another one.

Hey! Hey, careful.

Ooh, I am hot.

Check out the cute Commander.

Cute?

Oh, yeah.

Garibaldi, you're early.

I picked up something on the interweb.

It looks like you and Ben Zayn have something in common.

What?

You were both considered for command of Babylon 5.

He was in the top 10, but you were...

Well, somewhere below that.

Anyway, you also have a mutual friend--Bester.

The psi-cop?

He assigned gray to Ben Zayn.

He and the Colonel are buddies.

Remember Bester saying he'd see you again

after what happened with ironheart?

I smell a con job here.

I'd bet on it.

Bester said I hadn't heard the last of him

after his partner was killed on Babylon 5.

Maybe the Colonel is his way of getting revenge.

But what can I do about it?

This is all circumstantial. It proves nothing, unless--

[beep beep]

Garibaldi.

Security officer: Chief, we have a problem in the casino.

A big problem.

Ivanova.

I forgot all about her.

I'm on my way.

Ugh!

Ivanova!

Are you gonna arrest me, Garibaldi?

No way. I want to live to see the future.

I just want to talk with you,

reason with you,

recite a few choice passages

from my favorite reading

for as long as it takes.

You don't play fair.

Ok, I surrender.

Oxy pills. Help you pull yourself together.

What, for my court martial?

For the Commander's last shot.

Clean up this trash.

Commander.

Mr. Gray.

I thought I'd find you here.

Talia Winters says most telepaths

like to feel the acoustics of a room

before they perform a scan.

The talent is a delicate thing.

You'd be surprised what may affect it.

I imagine you're very good at it.

That's probably why Mr. Bester

assigned you to this job.

You must be mistaken.

I don't know him, at least not personally.

Odd. He and the Colonel are very good friends.

Maybe you're scanning the wrong people.

Harriman, take your place.

Sinclair, if you please.

All recorders on.

Send in Lieutenant Commander Ivanova

and Mr. Garibaldi.

This interview will cite specific charges

against Mr. Sinclair,

and he and his staff will submit to telepathic scan

to determine the validity of these charges.

Mr. Gray.

I won't be scanning you deeply,

but only verifying your responses

to specific questions. It won't hurt,

unless you try to resist it.

Please relax, answer truthfully,

and try to avoid strong emotion.

Will you be scanning the Colonel as well?

Now what are you playing at?

You're the Commander of Babylon 5 now.

The regulation says all involved parties on staff

may be scanned.

And you're involved, Colonel, up to your neck.

That will be all, mister.

You're here to answer questions.

The intent of a question

is sometimes as important as the answer.

For instance, if I were to ask you

why you turned a routine investigation

into a personal hunt for my scalp?

You flatter yourself, Sinclair.

Do I?

It must have stuck in your craw

when you were passed over

for command of Babylon 5,

passed over for a hotshot

without any real leadership ability.

Sinclair, I'm warning you.

There was nothing you could do, of course,

until your friend Bester

thought of a way to get even

for you and for himself.

You're insane.

Maybe I am...

Maybe it's crazy to think that Earthforce

still respects honor, freedom,and human dignity

when a maggot like you can spit on

some of the best officers I've ever served with,

all for the sake of your own ambition.

By god, man, I'll have you

before an execution squad for this.

I faced death on the line.

Where were you, Colonel?

Picking trash out of garbage cans

to prove who was loyal and who wasn't?

I got this leading people into battle, Sinclair.

In Israel, on new Jerusalem,

Cyrus 3, and a hundred more.

I saw more death than you could ever conceive of,

but I won my battles,

and I deserved this command.

I deserved it,

but thanks to those damned Minbari, you got it.

Yes, I know all about you and the Minbari,

but you won't be doing their bidding much longer.

I'm Commander of Babylon 5 now,

and all your lies won't change that.

It's you who's lying, Colonel.

I can feel the hatred in you.

It's sick, deep, filthy.

You're in my mind, you little--

stay where you are.

Colonel, it's over.

It's over for you, Sinclair,

you and these misfits you call soldiers.

I'll have you all up before a tribunal.

Go ahead, Captain.

He can't get all of us.

Famous last words from a trio of mutineers.

Colonel...pain.

I assume the investigation's concluded.

Mmm.

Behold.

The Ninja ZX-11.

What have you done?

You are not pleased?

I said you could work on it a little,

not finish it.

I do not understand.

I wanted to build it myself.

It was kind of a purpose in my life.

Now it's...Done.

I have made a grievous error.

Please forgive me.

Ahh, never mind.

You did a beautiful job.

It's great, isn't it?

It's too bad we can't ride it.

Oh, it's quite rideable.

Don't tell me you came up with gas some gas, too.

Gasoline is harmful to both living beings

and the atmosphere,

as your people discovered.

I have installed a Minbari power source instead.

Clean and efficient.

Get out of here.

Yes, of course.

No, no, no. Wait, wait, wait. I didn't mean go.

I meant--never mind.

Give me a hand with this, huh?

Never thought I'd be grateful

to a member of Psi-Corps.

Hope this affair doesn't turn out badly for Mr. Gray.

He'll be all right.

The record clearly shows

the Colonel overstepped his bounds,

and psychiatric scans

should confirm his mental state

as unstable.

And Mr. Bester?

Mr. Bester's not the type

to come too far out of the shadows,

and there are bound to be

some questions raised over this.

It's good to have things back to normal.

Lennier: Whoa!

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