1 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:12,074 Advertise your product or brand here contact www.OpenSubtitles.org today 2 00:00:16,141 --> 00:00:17,601 Ambassador... 3 00:00:19,144 --> 00:00:21,480 ...I've been looking for you. 4 00:00:24,608 --> 00:00:27,569 Last week, after you saved my life... 5 00:00:27,736 --> 00:00:31,156 ...I didn't really get a chance to thank you properly. 6 00:00:31,406 --> 00:00:36,203 I've tried to reach you since then, but you haven't answered my calls. 7 00:00:36,370 --> 00:00:37,871 Is everything all right? 8 00:00:39,248 --> 00:00:45,295 Being seen by so many at once was a great strain. 9 00:00:45,462 --> 00:00:49,446 I returned to my ship to rest. 10 00:00:49,675 --> 00:00:52,052 You have a question? 11 00:00:56,390 --> 00:00:58,517 Nobody knows it was you. 12 00:00:58,684 --> 00:01:02,646 Everyone saw something different, something from the.... 13 00:01:02,855 --> 00:01:05,190 The legends of their own world. 14 00:01:05,357 --> 00:01:07,901 But it was still a terrible risk. 15 00:01:08,068 --> 00:01:11,864 After taking such.... Such care to hide what you really are... 16 00:01:12,030 --> 00:01:14,408 ...why take that chance? 17 00:01:15,200 --> 00:01:18,662 It was necessary. 18 00:01:21,707 --> 00:01:25,210 Well, as answers go, short, to the point... 19 00:01:25,377 --> 00:01:31,466 ...utterly useless and totally consistent with what I've come to expect from a Vorlon. 20 00:01:32,634 --> 00:01:34,136 Good. 21 00:01:37,222 --> 00:01:39,725 You know, I just had a thought. 22 00:01:39,892 --> 00:01:43,520 You've been back and forth to your world so many times since you got here... 23 00:01:43,729 --> 00:01:46,190 ...how do I know you're the same Vorlon? 24 00:01:46,398 --> 00:01:49,693 Inside that encounter suit you could be anyone. 25 00:01:49,860 --> 00:01:52,696 I have always been here. 26 00:01:53,030 --> 00:01:55,490 Oh, yeah? You said that about me too. 27 00:01:56,617 --> 00:01:58,577 Yes. 28 00:02:01,079 --> 00:02:03,415 I really hate it when you do that. 29 00:02:04,750 --> 00:02:06,835 Good. 30 00:02:24,937 --> 00:02:27,272 Approaching the barrier. Are you ready? 31 00:02:27,439 --> 00:02:28,774 Standing by. 32 00:02:28,941 --> 00:02:30,025 Here it comes. 33 00:02:39,451 --> 00:02:43,163 - Almost there! - "Eject me! Don't take the chance!" 34 00:02:43,330 --> 00:02:47,709 Not yet. Get you all the way outside the barrier. 35 00:02:48,961 --> 00:02:50,379 Now. 36 00:02:50,838 --> 00:02:53,382 Now! Damn it, now! 37 00:02:53,549 --> 00:02:54,550 Now. 38 00:02:59,638 --> 00:03:01,473 Good luck. 39 00:03:15,028 --> 00:03:17,155 Goodbye, Drosak. 40 00:03:18,365 --> 00:03:20,617 Computer, damage report. 41 00:03:20,784 --> 00:03:22,160 Can we still jump? 42 00:03:22,494 --> 00:03:25,706 Confirmed. Destination? 43 00:03:25,873 --> 00:03:27,457 Babylon 5. 44 00:03:36,091 --> 00:03:40,762 The Babylon Project was our last, best hope for peace. 45 00:03:44,183 --> 00:03:45,642 It failed. 46 00:04:00,449 --> 00:04:04,077 But in the year of the Shadow War, it became something greater... 47 00:04:04,536 --> 00:04:08,081 ...our last, best hope for victory. 48 00:04:12,961 --> 00:04:17,591 The year is 2260. The place, Babylon 5. 49 00:05:05,055 --> 00:05:06,181 Computer... 50 00:05:06,765 --> 00:05:09,351 ...how much longer until we reach Babylon 5? 51 00:05:09,518 --> 00:05:12,896 Seven standard hours at present speed. 52 00:05:15,315 --> 00:05:20,612 Redirect as much power as you can from life- support to the engines. 53 00:05:20,863 --> 00:05:23,282 Confirmed. 54 00:05:31,832 --> 00:05:35,669 I'm getting a little tired of these unannounced visits by VIPs... 55 00:05:35,836 --> 00:05:38,922 ...who won't tell us why they're coming or what they're going to do. 56 00:05:39,131 --> 00:05:41,133 Leave it to you to take the fun out of life. 57 00:05:41,341 --> 00:05:44,595 - Where's your sense of adventure? - Are you trying to cheer me up? 58 00:05:44,761 --> 00:05:46,763 - No, sir. Wouldn't dream of it. - Good. 59 00:05:46,930 --> 00:05:50,100 - I hate being cheered up. It's depressing. - Well, in that case... 60 00:05:50,267 --> 00:05:53,270 ...we're all gonna die horrible, painful, lingering deaths. 61 00:05:53,437 --> 00:05:55,731 Thank you. I feel so much better now. 62 00:05:55,898 --> 00:05:57,649 Captain Sheridan. 63 00:05:58,275 --> 00:05:59,693 Commander Ivanova. 64 00:06:00,068 --> 00:06:03,113 David Endawi, Earthforce Special Intelligence Division. 65 00:06:03,322 --> 00:06:07,743 Sorry to jump in on you at the last moment, but I only got my orders a few days ago. 66 00:06:07,993 --> 00:06:09,995 Can we go someplace private? 67 00:06:10,162 --> 00:06:12,664 What I have to say is for your ears only. 68 00:06:12,831 --> 00:06:14,791 Of course. This way. 69 00:06:15,000 --> 00:06:17,836 I'd appreciate it if you could have Ambassador Delenn present. 70 00:06:18,003 --> 00:06:20,088 Not a problem. I'll have her meet us there. 71 00:06:22,341 --> 00:06:24,676 - I got a new one for you, doc. - Yeah, what is it? 72 00:06:24,843 --> 00:06:28,013 He got off his ship and collapsed. The ship was shot up pretty bad. 73 00:06:28,180 --> 00:06:30,724 He practically turned off his life- support systems. 74 00:06:30,891 --> 00:06:33,143 My guess is he was saving energy to get here. 75 00:06:33,310 --> 00:06:34,811 - Any idea why? - Negative. 76 00:06:35,020 --> 00:06:37,314 He must've erased the ship's log before he docked. 77 00:06:37,523 --> 00:06:40,317 - Like the new digs. Just move in? - Yeah, this morning. 78 00:06:40,484 --> 00:06:42,986 Still trying to sort the place out, though. 79 00:06:43,195 --> 00:06:44,821 Definite improvement. 80 00:06:46,073 --> 00:06:51,286 We'll have Dr. Sanchez do a full workup. We'll let you know when he comes to. 81 00:07:07,553 --> 00:07:10,722 - Franklin to Sanchez. - "Sanchez." 82 00:07:10,889 --> 00:07:13,308 Got a patient in Medlab 1. Can you get up here stat? 83 00:07:13,475 --> 00:07:17,187 - "Is it serious?" - I don't think so. Looks like... 84 00:07:17,354 --> 00:07:20,941 ...exhaustion, dehydration, oxygen deprivation. 85 00:07:21,108 --> 00:07:24,403 - Believe me, he's not going anywhere. - "I'm on my way." 86 00:07:34,288 --> 00:07:36,164 Good morning, ambassador. 87 00:07:36,331 --> 00:07:38,667 - I hear you've been looking for me. - Yes. 88 00:07:38,917 --> 00:07:40,544 Please. 89 00:07:42,004 --> 00:07:46,425 I have been doing a great deal of thinking lately. 90 00:07:46,592 --> 00:07:49,344 With the Narn War over... 91 00:07:49,511 --> 00:07:52,055 ...I think it is time that we... 92 00:07:52,973 --> 00:07:55,434 ...reconsidered our relationship. 93 00:07:57,269 --> 00:08:00,105 My people have a manifest destiny. 94 00:08:00,731 --> 00:08:05,402 They can achieve it just as well without the help of your associates. Perhaps better. 95 00:08:05,569 --> 00:08:07,571 So we're no longer necessary? 96 00:08:08,614 --> 00:08:10,908 - Right. - Now that we've done what you've asked... 97 00:08:11,074 --> 00:08:12,951 ...you'd like us to just... 98 00:08:13,118 --> 00:08:14,578 ...disappear. 99 00:08:15,287 --> 00:08:18,624 I do believe you have got it surrounded, Mr. Morden. 100 00:08:20,542 --> 00:08:22,544 Aren't you being a little premature? 101 00:08:23,128 --> 00:08:26,423 After all, your people are still moving in on several other worlds. 102 00:08:26,882 --> 00:08:28,592 You might still need us. 103 00:08:29,259 --> 00:08:31,595 No, I don't think so. 104 00:08:32,846 --> 00:08:38,143 We have danced our last little dance, Mr. Morden. 105 00:08:38,894 --> 00:08:43,941 Now it is time for you to go away. 106 00:08:47,027 --> 00:08:48,779 Okay. 107 00:08:58,038 --> 00:09:00,624 There is one small detail, ambassador. 108 00:09:00,916 --> 00:09:02,876 A little bookkeeping to close out. 109 00:09:03,418 --> 00:09:06,171 I have to meet with my associates, but let's say we... 110 00:09:06,338 --> 00:09:09,299 ...reconvene in your quarters later this afternoon to discuss it. 111 00:09:09,466 --> 00:09:11,635 And then you'll go away? 112 00:09:12,719 --> 00:09:14,972 For as long as you want. 113 00:09:19,810 --> 00:09:23,355 I am here on a matter of the utmost urgency, ambassador. 114 00:09:24,356 --> 00:09:30,696 Before I leave, I will be speaking with other ambassadors, but I wanted to see you first... 115 00:09:30,863 --> 00:09:34,199 ...because of our current good relations with Minbar. 116 00:09:34,533 --> 00:09:38,453 And because, as one of the older races... 117 00:09:39,037 --> 00:09:42,624 ...you might have some knowledge of the subject at hand. 118 00:09:43,834 --> 00:09:46,503 I will, of course, do anything I can. 119 00:09:50,048 --> 00:09:53,093 Some of you may already have seen this on ISN. 120 00:09:53,552 --> 00:09:56,138 We yanked it off the air as soon as we heard about it. 121 00:09:56,680 --> 00:10:00,601 This is gun- camera footage from one of your starfuries, is it not? 122 00:10:01,143 --> 00:10:02,895 Yes. Lieutenant Keffer. 123 00:10:03,478 --> 00:10:06,440 He was conducting a series of unauthorized investigations... 124 00:10:06,607 --> 00:10:09,443 ...into an unknown ship he'd seen in hyperspace. 125 00:10:09,610 --> 00:10:11,403 It cost him his life. 126 00:10:12,154 --> 00:10:15,908 Then you had no knowledge of his investigation? 127 00:10:16,200 --> 00:10:17,701 He didn't talk about it much. 128 00:10:18,076 --> 00:10:22,080 We heard about it and tried to discourage him from continuing, but he disobeyed. 129 00:10:22,581 --> 00:10:27,127 - Was he authorized for first- contact protocol? - No. 130 00:10:28,962 --> 00:10:33,675 Ambassador, our research division has been studying this record for the last 10 days. 131 00:10:34,635 --> 00:10:39,097 It's hard to gauge size in hyperspace, but it's big and it's powerful... 132 00:10:39,264 --> 00:10:41,391 ...and it is totally unknown to us. 133 00:10:41,725 --> 00:10:44,895 It attacked and killed one of our pilots. 134 00:10:45,437 --> 00:10:48,190 It's clearly from a highly advanced civilization. 135 00:10:48,607 --> 00:10:50,275 We are downplaying this at home... 136 00:10:50,442 --> 00:10:52,819 ...trying to convince the public we know what it is... 137 00:10:52,986 --> 00:10:55,030 ...where it's from, that we're not worried. 138 00:10:55,447 --> 00:10:58,033 But we don't have a clue. 139 00:10:58,784 --> 00:11:04,665 My job is to find out what you or any of the other races know about this ship. 140 00:11:05,958 --> 00:11:10,087 I'm sorry, Mr. Endawi, I wish I could be of some help to you... 141 00:11:10,254 --> 00:11:12,881 ...but this is the first time I've seen a ship like this. 142 00:11:13,173 --> 00:11:14,758 You're sure? 143 00:11:14,967 --> 00:11:16,885 Take a good look. 144 00:11:32,234 --> 00:11:34,778 Yes, I'm quite sure. 145 00:11:36,238 --> 00:11:39,950 I assume nothing like this has entered Babylon 5 space lately? 146 00:11:40,325 --> 00:11:41,410 No. 147 00:11:41,618 --> 00:11:43,996 Something like that I'd recognize. 148 00:11:44,162 --> 00:11:45,289 All right. 149 00:11:45,497 --> 00:11:48,292 Well, I shouldn't have expected to hit it right off the bat. 150 00:11:48,876 --> 00:11:53,881 I'll need to speak with the other ambassadors about this, captain, strictly on the q. t. 151 00:11:54,214 --> 00:11:57,301 This may take a while, so if you could find me a place to stay.... 152 00:11:57,467 --> 00:11:59,052 That's already been taken care of. 153 00:11:59,219 --> 00:12:01,597 - If you'll just follow me. - Thank you. 154 00:12:04,975 --> 00:12:06,351 Ambassador. 155 00:12:10,981 --> 00:12:15,485 A few months ago you told me about an ancient race. The Shadows. 156 00:12:17,112 --> 00:12:19,698 This is one of theirs, isn't it? 157 00:12:21,533 --> 00:12:23,577 I'm sorry I could not tell him the truth. 158 00:12:23,869 --> 00:12:27,998 Our only chance is in allowing the Shadows to think we are unaware of their return... 159 00:12:28,207 --> 00:12:30,334 ...while we prepare our own forces. 160 00:12:30,501 --> 00:12:33,837 - But you said you'd never seen one before. - That part was true. 161 00:12:34,213 --> 00:12:36,006 Descriptions of these ships... 162 00:12:36,215 --> 00:12:38,926 ...have come down to us from the last great war. 163 00:12:39,301 --> 00:12:42,971 But I have never actually seen one until this moment. 164 00:12:44,473 --> 00:12:46,141 These ships... 165 00:12:46,308 --> 00:12:48,060 ...once they target you... 166 00:12:49,061 --> 00:12:54,316 ...they never stop, never slow down, never give up until they have destroyed you. 167 00:12:54,775 --> 00:12:56,235 They are nearly invincible. 168 00:12:56,401 --> 00:12:57,945 I don't believe that. 169 00:12:58,654 --> 00:13:00,364 Every ship has a weakness. 170 00:13:01,156 --> 00:13:05,786 Believe what you will, until experience changes your mind. 171 00:13:07,246 --> 00:13:09,081 Take a good look, John... 172 00:13:09,331 --> 00:13:11,041 ...and remember it well. 173 00:13:11,959 --> 00:13:14,503 That is the face of our enemy. 174 00:13:24,137 --> 00:13:26,557 Delenn! Good, there you are. 175 00:13:26,890 --> 00:13:29,268 I was just informed that someone is looking for you. 176 00:13:29,434 --> 00:13:31,353 This is not a good time, Lennier. 177 00:13:32,354 --> 00:13:33,981 He sent this. 178 00:13:43,866 --> 00:13:47,828 I appreciate your seeing me on such short notice, Ambassador Mollari. 179 00:13:47,995 --> 00:13:50,372 Nonsense. Even before our new treaty... 180 00:13:50,539 --> 00:13:54,168 ...there is nothing I would not do for my dear friends from Earth. 181 00:13:54,334 --> 00:13:57,004 Now, you are sure you will not have a drink? 182 00:13:57,296 --> 00:13:59,131 Not while I'm on duty. 183 00:14:01,091 --> 00:14:05,470 Well, you see, we Centauri are always on duty. 184 00:14:05,637 --> 00:14:10,976 Duty to the Republic, to our houses, to one another. 185 00:14:11,143 --> 00:14:16,523 And so we have made the practice of joy another duty. 186 00:14:17,024 --> 00:14:21,236 One which must be pursued as vigorously as the others. 187 00:14:22,404 --> 00:14:24,406 You should try it sometime. 188 00:14:28,619 --> 00:14:31,997 Now, what can I do to be of service? 189 00:14:32,289 --> 00:14:36,793 I was wondering what you might know about this ship. 190 00:14:38,170 --> 00:14:42,257 We salvaged this record from a destroyed Earth fighter. 191 00:14:42,466 --> 00:14:44,635 We've never seen anything like it. 192 00:14:45,177 --> 00:14:49,556 Given its strength, its size and its apparent hostility... 193 00:14:50,182 --> 00:14:55,020 ...until we know otherwise, we are considering it a threat to planetary security. 194 00:14:55,187 --> 00:14:57,397 Can you tell me if you've seen this before? 195 00:14:58,190 --> 00:14:59,149 Yes. 196 00:14:59,816 --> 00:15:00,984 In a dream. 197 00:15:02,236 --> 00:15:03,820 A dream? 198 00:15:07,866 --> 00:15:10,077 I'm standing... 199 00:15:11,745 --> 00:15:14,248 ...somewhere. On Centauri Prime, I think. 200 00:15:15,207 --> 00:15:16,458 And I am... 201 00:15:17,042 --> 00:15:18,627 ...looking up. 202 00:15:20,087 --> 00:15:21,922 And there are ships... 203 00:15:22,965 --> 00:15:24,758 ...just like this... 204 00:15:25,717 --> 00:15:27,052 ...passing... 205 00:15:27,886 --> 00:15:29,471 ...overhead. 206 00:15:30,722 --> 00:15:32,474 First a few. 207 00:15:33,392 --> 00:15:34,935 And then more. 208 00:15:36,019 --> 00:15:37,312 A thousand. 209 00:15:37,604 --> 00:15:38,856 Two thousand. 210 00:15:40,232 --> 00:15:42,985 So many that they blot out the sun. 211 00:15:46,405 --> 00:15:48,323 A terrible sight. 212 00:15:50,075 --> 00:15:51,702 Terrible. 213 00:15:53,036 --> 00:15:54,538 That's all? 214 00:15:58,292 --> 00:15:59,960 It is enough. 215 00:16:04,756 --> 00:16:06,925 Now that is all I know. 216 00:16:07,759 --> 00:16:11,722 I'm sorry I could not be of more assistance. Perhaps one of the others. 217 00:16:12,139 --> 00:16:13,724 Yes, of course. 218 00:16:15,058 --> 00:16:17,769 Thank you for your time, Ambassador Mollari. 219 00:16:23,650 --> 00:16:25,235 Are you sure this is the place? 220 00:16:25,861 --> 00:16:26,904 Reasonably. 221 00:16:27,946 --> 00:16:31,283 A most unreasonable place for reasonable assumptions. 222 00:16:55,390 --> 00:16:57,809 - Drink. - Thank you, no. 223 00:16:58,227 --> 00:17:00,312 Now, if you please, we are waiting for someone. 224 00:17:00,646 --> 00:17:03,982 People come here to drink. Do you want to draw attention? 225 00:17:13,492 --> 00:17:16,119 No alcohol. It is safe. 226 00:17:16,328 --> 00:17:18,038 - Mister...? - Just Marcus. 227 00:17:18,205 --> 00:17:19,873 Of course it's safe. 228 00:17:20,040 --> 00:17:22,501 I know the effect it has on Minbari. 229 00:17:22,668 --> 00:17:26,880 But since most don't, I figured it'd help prove I was waiting for you. 230 00:17:27,840 --> 00:17:29,508 Can I have it back now, please? 231 00:17:34,388 --> 00:17:36,890 Do you know, I've heard that when these are made... 232 00:17:37,391 --> 00:17:39,434 ...they're forged in white- hot flame... 233 00:17:40,018 --> 00:17:42,062 ...then cooled in three bowls. 234 00:17:42,855 --> 00:17:46,191 The first is some kind of ancient holy water. 235 00:17:46,650 --> 00:17:48,151 The second, Minbari blood. 236 00:17:48,318 --> 00:17:50,237 The third, human blood. 237 00:17:51,071 --> 00:17:53,699 They say that when a Ranger dies... 238 00:17:53,991 --> 00:17:56,702 ...the figures on either side shed three tears. 239 00:17:56,952 --> 00:17:58,745 One of water and two of blood. 240 00:17:59,037 --> 00:18:00,455 And you... 241 00:18:01,039 --> 00:18:02,165 ...do you believe this? 242 00:18:02,499 --> 00:18:05,252 I stopped believing in miracles a long time ago, ambassador. 243 00:18:06,587 --> 00:18:10,549 Part of the heart goes dead. It's best to leave it that way. 244 00:18:13,051 --> 00:18:14,970 I need your help, Delenn... 245 00:18:15,554 --> 00:18:20,475 ...but I suggest we go someplace a little more private to discuss it. 246 00:18:20,851 --> 00:18:22,561 This way. 247 00:18:43,749 --> 00:18:45,876 We are being followed. 248 00:18:46,084 --> 00:18:47,503 Yes, I know. 249 00:18:50,547 --> 00:18:52,591 This is my part of Downbelow. 250 00:18:52,966 --> 00:18:56,762 You wanna do business here, you gotta pay. 251 00:18:57,054 --> 00:18:59,806 - I don't like extortion. - And I don't like insults. 252 00:18:59,973 --> 00:19:03,352 Funny, with a face like yours, I'd have thought you'd be used to it by now. 253 00:19:03,519 --> 00:19:05,354 That was a bad move. 254 00:19:05,687 --> 00:19:07,940 All you had to do was give us everything you got. 255 00:19:08,106 --> 00:19:11,818 Now, you're still gonna give us everything you got. 256 00:19:11,985 --> 00:19:14,613 Only it's gonna hurt a hell of a lot worse. 257 00:19:35,133 --> 00:19:36,468 Are you all right? 258 00:19:36,802 --> 00:19:37,845 Yes. 259 00:19:38,011 --> 00:19:39,513 Yes. Lennier? 260 00:19:40,013 --> 00:19:41,598 - Lennier? - I'm fine. 261 00:19:41,765 --> 00:19:43,475 Thank you, Delenn. 262 00:19:43,642 --> 00:19:46,645 A Minbari fighting pike. An old one. 263 00:19:46,812 --> 00:19:49,231 A gift from a friend. 264 00:19:50,649 --> 00:19:53,151 We must hurry. This way. 265 00:20:09,543 --> 00:20:12,004 - Captain, you wanted to see me? - Yes, commander. 266 00:20:14,256 --> 00:20:15,883 This is going to be difficult. 267 00:20:16,341 --> 00:20:21,597 I haven't had a chance to fill you in on everything until now. I apologize for that. 268 00:20:22,681 --> 00:20:25,851 But from what I've just heard, we don't have a lot of time. 269 00:20:26,810 --> 00:20:29,771 - This is Marcus. He's a-- - A Ranger. 270 00:20:30,022 --> 00:20:33,817 They're trained to fight the Shadows and watch what's happening outside Babylon 5. 271 00:20:33,984 --> 00:20:38,030 The Rangers in this area are under the direct control of you, Ambassador Delenn... 272 00:20:38,363 --> 00:20:41,283 ...and Garibaldi is functioning as your liaison. 273 00:20:42,659 --> 00:20:44,244 Did I leave anything out? 274 00:20:45,287 --> 00:20:47,039 When did you-- ? How did you-- ? 275 00:20:47,372 --> 00:20:51,543 Captain, the day something happens around here and I don't know about it, worry. 276 00:20:51,710 --> 00:20:52,836 So, what's up? 277 00:20:54,796 --> 00:20:55,797 Marcus. 278 00:20:56,048 --> 00:20:58,175 I came here from Zagros 7. 279 00:20:58,550 --> 00:21:00,886 It's a Drazi colony on the edge of their territory. 280 00:21:01,053 --> 00:21:03,722 It's also the base for one of our biggest training camps. 281 00:21:03,889 --> 00:21:06,225 I thought the Rangers were being trained on Minbar. 282 00:21:06,391 --> 00:21:07,893 Many of them are, yes. 283 00:21:08,268 --> 00:21:13,732 But there is a wisdom in, as you say, not putting all of your eggs in one basket. 284 00:21:13,899 --> 00:21:17,903 Besides, not all of our people are comfortable with the idea of the Rangers. 285 00:21:18,070 --> 00:21:22,574 With the cooperation of other governments, we've created additional training camps. 286 00:21:23,116 --> 00:21:26,703 Two weeks ago, we were surrounded by Centauri blockade mines. 287 00:21:27,329 --> 00:21:30,999 Any ship trying to leave the blockade is shot down. 288 00:21:32,459 --> 00:21:36,296 It's a small colony with very little value, so our guess is that we're the target. 289 00:21:36,463 --> 00:21:38,924 Why hasn't the Drazi government done anything about this? 290 00:21:39,091 --> 00:21:42,970 The Centauri have captured much larger targets on the other side of their territory. 291 00:21:43,262 --> 00:21:48,141 They have no resources to protect a colony with few people and limited strategic value. 292 00:21:48,308 --> 00:21:50,269 We're boxed in on all sides. 293 00:21:50,894 --> 00:21:52,729 We need your help, now. 294 00:21:53,105 --> 00:21:55,524 Before anyone else is killed or the camp is invaded. 295 00:21:55,691 --> 00:21:58,235 All you have to do is break the blockade long enough... 296 00:21:58,402 --> 00:22:00,279 ...for the other Rangers to escape. 297 00:22:00,445 --> 00:22:03,991 To lead an expedition into Drazi space and take out a planetary blockade... 298 00:22:04,157 --> 00:22:06,451 ...you'd need a warship, major ordinance, a crew. 299 00:22:06,618 --> 00:22:07,911 We don't have those resources. 300 00:22:08,078 --> 00:22:11,123 We're already in hot water with the Centauri over the last firefight. 301 00:22:11,290 --> 00:22:14,418 We have the means if you have the will. 302 00:22:15,043 --> 00:22:17,838 There will be nothing left behind that can be linked to you. 303 00:22:18,839 --> 00:22:20,757 We have no one else to turn to. 304 00:22:22,843 --> 00:22:24,386 Captain, there's one more thing. 305 00:22:24,553 --> 00:22:26,388 We still have a VIP on board. 306 00:22:27,222 --> 00:22:30,184 You leave now, it's gonna raise 10 kinds of hell. 307 00:22:34,313 --> 00:22:37,774 When I agreed to share command of the Rangers with Delenn... 308 00:22:38,233 --> 00:22:40,485 ...I became responsible for their well- being. 309 00:22:41,153 --> 00:22:43,322 I'm not going to abandon them now. 310 00:22:44,990 --> 00:22:47,826 Michael, I'm leaving you in charge of Mr. Endawi. 311 00:22:48,285 --> 00:22:50,662 Tell him anything. Buy me as much time as you can. 312 00:22:50,829 --> 00:22:51,788 Will do. 313 00:22:51,997 --> 00:22:55,250 We've spent too much time reacting when we should have been acting. 314 00:22:56,251 --> 00:22:58,462 Let's take the offensive for a change. 315 00:22:59,004 --> 00:23:01,131 Fire up a shuttle, commander. 316 00:23:02,007 --> 00:23:03,425 We've got work to do. 317 00:23:11,016 --> 00:23:13,227 I sent a fake destination to the station files. 318 00:23:13,435 --> 00:23:15,687 We can proceed to Zagros 7 anytime. 319 00:23:16,313 --> 00:23:19,274 Shuttle 1 to Minbari flyer. Stay close. 320 00:23:19,441 --> 00:23:21,276 Initiating jumpgate sequence. 321 00:23:29,034 --> 00:23:31,495 Since you feel strongly about going our separate ways... 322 00:23:31,662 --> 00:23:35,290 ...I wanted to be sure we understood the terms of our separation. 323 00:23:37,668 --> 00:23:39,628 Ah, here we are. 324 00:23:40,379 --> 00:23:43,006 This area over here is for the Centauri. 325 00:23:43,173 --> 00:23:45,676 Conquer all the worlds you like, we won't bother you. 326 00:23:46,093 --> 00:23:50,055 As long as it's understood that this area is ours. 327 00:23:50,222 --> 00:23:53,350 Take anything you want over here. We'll take everything over there. 328 00:23:53,892 --> 00:23:59,022 What guarantee do we have that your forces will not decide to turn around and attack us? 329 00:23:59,314 --> 00:24:01,525 None. Ambassador... 330 00:24:01,817 --> 00:24:04,486 ...we both know what promises and treaties mean. 331 00:24:04,736 --> 00:24:06,738 All I can tell you is we have what we want. 332 00:24:07,239 --> 00:24:09,366 The rest is of no concern to us. 333 00:24:12,578 --> 00:24:14,037 Done. 334 00:24:14,204 --> 00:24:15,706 We go our separate ways. 335 00:24:15,873 --> 00:24:18,750 And we owe each other nothing. 336 00:24:19,084 --> 00:24:20,419 Of course. 337 00:24:21,795 --> 00:24:24,214 One small exception hardly worth mentioning. 338 00:24:24,631 --> 00:24:25,883 This world? 339 00:24:26,175 --> 00:24:29,511 It's on the border of your space, but we have a vested interest in it. 340 00:24:29,678 --> 00:24:32,639 I've taken the liberty of asking Lord Refa to secure it for us. 341 00:24:32,806 --> 00:24:34,433 Refa? 342 00:24:34,600 --> 00:24:37,436 Well, you said you wanted nothing more to do with us... 343 00:24:37,603 --> 00:24:41,440 ...and he was quite open to my request. 344 00:24:41,607 --> 00:24:45,319 He secured the planet for us, and now my associates will take custody of it. 345 00:24:45,819 --> 00:24:49,865 - The rest is yours. Good day, ambassador. - Mr. Morden... 346 00:24:50,449 --> 00:24:52,159 ...I was thinking... 347 00:24:52,743 --> 00:24:57,164 ...I've never really seen the ships that you and your associates have used in.... 348 00:24:57,456 --> 00:24:59,291 In helping us. 349 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:02,211 - Perhaps one of these days-- - Perhaps. 350 00:25:02,377 --> 00:25:03,795 Meanwhile, as I said... 351 00:25:04,421 --> 00:25:09,134 ...tell your forces to leave the mines but to move their ships out of that area. 352 00:25:09,635 --> 00:25:14,765 You don't want them hanging around when my associates come for Zagros 7. 353 00:25:22,648 --> 00:25:26,318 We're approaching the rendezvous point. Prepare for return to normal space. 354 00:25:26,693 --> 00:25:28,320 Confirmed, ambassador. 355 00:25:29,279 --> 00:25:32,366 Would you like to tell us what's waiting for us on the other side? 356 00:25:32,991 --> 00:25:35,285 A beginning. 357 00:25:42,376 --> 00:25:44,545 Scanning area. 358 00:25:45,712 --> 00:25:47,297 I'm not seeing anything, but-- 359 00:25:48,257 --> 00:25:49,883 Wait, I've got a-- 360 00:25:50,050 --> 00:25:51,510 What the hell is that? 361 00:25:56,348 --> 00:25:57,975 My God. 362 00:25:58,183 --> 00:25:59,476 It's beautiful. 363 00:26:00,686 --> 00:26:03,647 Her name is the "White Star." 364 00:26:04,022 --> 00:26:06,024 And she's yours, captain. 365 00:26:14,741 --> 00:26:17,077 This is quite irregular, Mr. Garibaldi. 366 00:26:17,244 --> 00:26:21,039 I was assured that Captain Sheridan or Commander Ivanova would be available. 367 00:26:21,206 --> 00:26:23,834 - They're away on urgent business. - What kind of business? 368 00:26:24,001 --> 00:26:27,963 - I'm not authorized for that information. - But you're the head of security. 369 00:26:28,130 --> 00:26:30,007 What kind of head of security would I be... 370 00:26:30,174 --> 00:26:32,718 ...if I let people like me know things I shouldn't know? 371 00:26:32,885 --> 00:26:34,803 I know what I know because I have to know it. 372 00:26:35,053 --> 00:26:38,348 If I don't have to know it, I don't tell me or let anyone else tell me. 373 00:26:38,515 --> 00:26:41,518 We've tried the other ambassadors. Why don't you speak to G'Kar. 374 00:26:41,685 --> 00:26:44,980 - Maybe he knows about this ship. - Under the terms of our recent treaty... 375 00:26:45,147 --> 00:26:50,027 ...I cannot have any official conversation with the Narn without Centauri approval. 376 00:26:50,360 --> 00:26:51,528 So ask unofficially. 377 00:26:51,695 --> 00:26:56,450 I can give you reasonable assurances that the head of security will not report you. 378 00:26:57,117 --> 00:26:59,328 Because you won't tell yourself about it? 379 00:26:59,661 --> 00:27:03,165 I try never to get involved in my own life. Too much trouble. 380 00:27:04,166 --> 00:27:07,503 This is a very strange place you have here, Mr. Garibaldi. 381 00:27:07,961 --> 00:27:09,546 Thank you. 382 00:27:13,383 --> 00:27:16,094 "The" White Star "is a new" breed of Minbari warship. 383 00:27:16,428 --> 00:27:20,390 Smaller than our other fleet ships, and faster than anything else her size. 384 00:27:21,016 --> 00:27:24,061 It uses both Minbari and Vorlon technology. 385 00:27:26,396 --> 00:27:29,107 Most important, unlike other vessels her size... 386 00:27:29,441 --> 00:27:31,944 ...this one can make its own jump point into hyperspace. 387 00:27:32,110 --> 00:27:35,447 Very nice. It looks different. It won't be recognized as a Minbari ship. 388 00:27:35,614 --> 00:27:37,574 - Yes, exactly. - I'll take two. 389 00:27:37,950 --> 00:27:40,077 I've noticed you have artificial gravity. 390 00:27:40,452 --> 00:27:42,788 Our ships have to use rotating sections. 391 00:27:43,413 --> 00:27:47,209 Our drive systems are based partly on magnetic and gravitational principles. 392 00:27:47,751 --> 00:27:50,087 We've had artificial gravity for some time now. 393 00:27:50,629 --> 00:27:51,964 This way. 394 00:27:59,471 --> 00:28:02,850 Because we've had some problems recently with the warrior caste... 395 00:28:03,016 --> 00:28:05,561 ...we've chosen a crew from the religious caste. 396 00:28:05,936 --> 00:28:08,897 Many of them helped design this ship, working in secret. 397 00:28:09,189 --> 00:28:11,650 Even some in the Grey Council do not know about this. 398 00:28:11,984 --> 00:28:13,735 It's amazing, Delenn. 399 00:28:14,152 --> 00:28:17,781 I could spend days taking this thing apart to learn how it works... 400 00:28:17,990 --> 00:28:20,033 ...but we don't have time for that right now. 401 00:28:20,284 --> 00:28:21,326 Who do I...? 402 00:28:21,493 --> 00:28:24,621 The others are not yet familiar with your language... 403 00:28:24,788 --> 00:28:27,374 ...but I will be happy to relay your orders to the crew. 404 00:28:27,541 --> 00:28:28,792 Thank you, Mr. Lennier. 405 00:28:29,501 --> 00:28:31,920 Put us on course for Zagros 7. 406 00:28:42,598 --> 00:28:45,559 So I know it is a long shot, Mr. G'Kar... 407 00:28:45,726 --> 00:28:49,855 ...but if there is anything you could tell us about this ship.... 408 00:28:52,733 --> 00:28:54,526 Finally. 409 00:29:12,336 --> 00:29:16,882 They came to our world over a thousand of your years ago. 410 00:29:17,257 --> 00:29:20,802 Long before we went to the stars ourselves. 411 00:29:20,969 --> 00:29:24,389 They set up a base on one of our southern continents. 412 00:29:24,556 --> 00:29:27,059 They took little interest in us. 413 00:29:27,226 --> 00:29:31,939 G'Quan believed they were engaged in a war far outside our own world. 414 00:29:32,397 --> 00:29:36,026 - G'Quan? - One of our greatest spiritual leaders. 415 00:29:36,193 --> 00:29:39,696 "The Book of G'Quan" is copied by hand from the original... 416 00:29:39,905 --> 00:29:44,117 ...with every note and line precisely drawn. 417 00:29:45,577 --> 00:29:48,372 This ship and your ship are the same. 418 00:29:49,498 --> 00:29:53,544 I tried to warn the others that the ancient enemy was returning. 419 00:29:54,086 --> 00:29:56,046 But no one listened. 420 00:29:56,588 --> 00:29:58,215 Perhaps now they will. 421 00:29:58,423 --> 00:30:00,175 But if this is correct... 422 00:30:00,425 --> 00:30:04,763 ...why would they just disappear for a thousand years? 423 00:30:05,764 --> 00:30:09,518 To all things there is a time, Mr. Endawi. 424 00:30:10,227 --> 00:30:13,105 Perhaps this is theirs. 425 00:30:26,410 --> 00:30:28,287 You haven't said much since we came aboard. 426 00:30:28,662 --> 00:30:31,164 I don't usually speak unless I have something to say. 427 00:30:31,415 --> 00:30:33,375 Then we have something in common. 428 00:30:34,084 --> 00:30:38,463 - How'd you get involved with the Rangers? - My brother joined six months before I did. 429 00:30:39,673 --> 00:30:41,633 I said he was being a fool. 430 00:30:41,884 --> 00:30:44,887 Chasing legends, playing hero. 431 00:30:47,097 --> 00:30:51,101 He came back to warn me about a Shadow attack on the mining colony I worked at. 432 00:30:52,519 --> 00:30:54,062 I didn't listen. 433 00:30:56,440 --> 00:30:59,526 I got back just in time to see him die. 434 00:31:01,904 --> 00:31:03,322 I'm sorry. 435 00:31:04,114 --> 00:31:07,701 Before he died, he asked me to finish what he'd started. 436 00:31:08,577 --> 00:31:10,662 I keep my promises. 437 00:31:11,496 --> 00:31:15,167 Approaching Zagros 7. Coming out of hyperspace. 438 00:31:26,553 --> 00:31:27,554 Are the Rangers ready? 439 00:31:27,721 --> 00:31:30,349 - I sent a message when we came aboard. - Good. 440 00:31:30,557 --> 00:31:33,227 - Finished studying the weapons system? - Ready. 441 00:31:33,393 --> 00:31:37,064 Keep scanning. There's bound to be a Centauri warship around to keep watch. 442 00:31:37,231 --> 00:31:41,443 I do not want to get caught in a crossfire. Let's go. 443 00:31:48,492 --> 00:31:50,160 Fire! 444 00:31:56,750 --> 00:31:58,335 They're getting our range. 445 00:31:59,044 --> 00:32:02,089 - Still no sign of a Centauri warship? - None. 446 00:32:02,589 --> 00:32:03,590 I don't like it. 447 00:32:03,757 --> 00:32:05,968 They wouldn't just abandon a blockade like this. 448 00:32:06,134 --> 00:32:07,719 Unless they recalled it. 449 00:32:08,011 --> 00:32:10,264 And just leave all of this behind, unprotected? 450 00:32:10,514 --> 00:32:12,057 It doesn't make sense. 451 00:32:14,268 --> 00:32:16,854 Are you sure all your scanners are working properly? 452 00:32:17,563 --> 00:32:20,732 - Would you like to see for yourself? - Yes. 453 00:32:32,494 --> 00:32:34,288 This is.... 454 00:32:34,454 --> 00:32:35,581 This is.... 455 00:32:35,914 --> 00:32:37,833 Delenn, what else can this ship do? 456 00:32:38,375 --> 00:32:41,587 All in good time, captain. All in good time. 457 00:32:41,879 --> 00:32:43,297 We're picking up a disturbance. 458 00:32:43,630 --> 00:32:46,258 One ship, unknown configuration. 459 00:32:47,259 --> 00:32:48,218 Show me. 460 00:32:52,431 --> 00:32:54,224 Shadows. 461 00:32:58,562 --> 00:33:00,522 In Valen's name! 462 00:33:09,281 --> 00:33:12,492 They've got to be here for the same reasons we are: the Rangers. 463 00:33:13,118 --> 00:33:16,830 - You can't abandon them down there. - I have no intention of abandoning anyone. 464 00:33:17,039 --> 00:33:20,250 How many more mines do we have to take out before the Rangers can escape? 465 00:33:20,417 --> 00:33:22,461 The next three should give them a window. 466 00:33:22,794 --> 00:33:26,173 - We're not ready for this yet. - Then we better get ready, and fast. 467 00:33:26,340 --> 00:33:28,926 We came this far, we're gonna finish what we started. 468 00:33:29,510 --> 00:33:31,428 - Continue attack. - Aye, sir. 469 00:33:38,185 --> 00:33:41,355 - Enemy vessel is targeting us. - Evasive action, but keep firing. 470 00:33:49,196 --> 00:33:50,948 They missed. 471 00:33:52,074 --> 00:33:53,909 They never miss. 472 00:33:55,494 --> 00:33:57,704 They don't recognize our ship. 473 00:33:58,914 --> 00:34:01,542 They want to find out who we are before they destroy us. 474 00:34:01,834 --> 00:34:05,838 They'll either cripple us so they can board us or drive us off so they can follow us. 475 00:34:06,630 --> 00:34:08,799 That should give us enough room to maneuver. 476 00:34:09,007 --> 00:34:11,343 We've got the last mine in this area cleared. 477 00:34:11,885 --> 00:34:14,179 There's your window. Tell the Rangers to clear out. 478 00:34:22,688 --> 00:34:24,231 All right, head for the jumpgate. 479 00:34:24,398 --> 00:34:26,400 Would it not be faster to open a jump point? 480 00:34:26,567 --> 00:34:29,361 I don't want them to know we have that potential. Now hit it. 481 00:34:29,528 --> 00:34:33,490 We cannot lose them in hyperspace. They will follow us wherever we go. 482 00:34:35,325 --> 00:34:36,827 I'm counting on it. 483 00:34:45,210 --> 00:34:48,172 - It's still there, captain. - Good. 484 00:34:48,338 --> 00:34:49,798 Listen to me, captain. 485 00:34:49,965 --> 00:34:51,717 You don't know what you're dealing with. 486 00:34:51,884 --> 00:34:55,637 The weapons on this ship aren't strong enough to hurt a Shadow vessel that size. 487 00:34:55,804 --> 00:34:57,014 We must find help. 488 00:34:57,222 --> 00:34:59,892 We cannot hope to destroy a ship like that alone. 489 00:35:00,058 --> 00:35:03,145 With all due respect, ambassador... 490 00:35:03,312 --> 00:35:05,439 ...I've heard that before. 491 00:35:08,734 --> 00:35:10,068 Enemy vessel's closing. 492 00:35:13,405 --> 00:35:14,615 Captain... 493 00:35:14,781 --> 00:35:18,911 ...why didn't you want them to know we can make our own jump point into hyperspace? 494 00:35:19,703 --> 00:35:23,498 Because most ships this size can't do it. They have to rely on a jumpgate. 495 00:35:24,082 --> 00:35:28,795 As long as it thinks we're in that class, we've got one extra weapon in our arsenal. 496 00:35:29,755 --> 00:35:30,714 Tell me, commander... 497 00:35:30,923 --> 00:35:35,260 ...ever wondered what would happen if you opened a jump point while inside a jumpgate? 498 00:35:35,427 --> 00:35:37,721 No. And neither should you. 499 00:35:37,888 --> 00:35:40,849 Earthforce experimented with the idea during the Minbari War. 500 00:35:41,016 --> 00:35:42,935 They called it the "bonehead maneuver." 501 00:35:43,519 --> 00:35:45,103 - No offense. - None taken. 502 00:35:45,604 --> 00:35:47,189 Because it's suicide. 503 00:35:47,356 --> 00:35:50,692 Forming a jump point inside a jumpgate releases a huge amount of energy. 504 00:35:50,859 --> 00:35:53,612 None of our ships could clear the blast range before being blown up. 505 00:35:53,779 --> 00:35:56,865 But this isn't one of our ships. Mr. Lennier, what do you think? 506 00:35:57,282 --> 00:36:00,661 Is this ship fast enough to get out before the gate blows? 507 00:36:01,453 --> 00:36:03,747 I have no idea. 508 00:36:06,834 --> 00:36:08,335 Well, it'll do. 509 00:36:09,086 --> 00:36:12,464 We should just about be to Sector 45 by now. 510 00:36:13,006 --> 00:36:15,425 Tell them to head to the local jumpgate, best speed. 511 00:36:15,592 --> 00:36:17,928 Captain, why this jumpgate? 512 00:36:18,387 --> 00:36:19,763 It's expendable. 513 00:36:21,014 --> 00:36:23,600 Used to be the Markab system, but since they died off... 514 00:36:23,767 --> 00:36:26,770 ...others have used the abandoned gate to strip the place bare. 515 00:36:26,979 --> 00:36:29,314 I do not like grave robbers. 516 00:36:29,857 --> 00:36:32,359 This should take care of two problems at once. 517 00:36:32,526 --> 00:36:34,444 Approaching jumpgate. 518 00:36:34,611 --> 00:36:39,575 Stand by jumpgate sequence. Ivanova, you ride the jump engines, be ready on my signal. 519 00:36:41,660 --> 00:36:43,245 You ready? 520 00:36:43,829 --> 00:36:46,623 No. But you may proceed anyway. 521 00:36:50,002 --> 00:36:52,129 Activate jumpgate sequence.... 522 00:36:52,671 --> 00:36:53,964 Now! 523 00:36:56,300 --> 00:36:58,927 Aft jump engines online. Now! 524 00:37:05,642 --> 00:37:06,643 Punch it! 525 00:37:20,115 --> 00:37:22,034 Hang on! 526 00:37:35,964 --> 00:37:38,884 - Everybody all right? - Fine, I think. 527 00:37:39,051 --> 00:37:40,802 Lennier? Lennier? 528 00:37:41,220 --> 00:37:42,554 Are you all right? 529 00:37:43,013 --> 00:37:45,140 I was just thinking that... 530 00:37:45,682 --> 00:37:52,147 ...in all my years in temple, nothing ever prepared me for this sort of experience. 531 00:37:52,564 --> 00:37:58,987 Perhaps that when this is all over that I will submit a proposal to revise the program. 532 00:37:59,404 --> 00:38:02,282 I think that would be a very good idea. 533 00:38:22,261 --> 00:38:26,765 Captain Sheridan, Commander Ivanova. So good of you to join us. 534 00:38:26,932 --> 00:38:30,352 Could you please explain where you've been, what you've been doing... 535 00:38:30,519 --> 00:38:34,565 ...and why there is a fraudulent entry in the station logs about your destination? 536 00:38:34,773 --> 00:38:37,025 I'd be happy to, Mr. Endawi. 537 00:38:37,734 --> 00:38:40,237 I'm sorry we left you in the lurch, but we've been-- 538 00:38:40,404 --> 00:38:44,783 Assisting my government by towing a Minbari shuttle to a nearby jump point. 539 00:38:45,200 --> 00:38:47,619 Yes, it took quite a while. We just got back. 540 00:38:48,161 --> 00:38:52,916 And why is there no mention of this in the logs? It seems straightforward enough. 541 00:38:53,625 --> 00:38:57,087 It was a diplomatic shuttle carrying important government documents. 542 00:38:57,296 --> 00:39:00,632 We were asked, as a courtesy, to keep this confidential... 543 00:39:00,799 --> 00:39:04,052 ...to avoid embarrassing the Minbari government. 544 00:39:06,180 --> 00:39:08,765 Now that we've taken care of that... 545 00:39:09,558 --> 00:39:12,060 ...is there anything else we can do for you, Mr. Endawi? 546 00:39:12,227 --> 00:39:15,230 No. As a matter of fact, I was just leaving. 547 00:39:15,397 --> 00:39:17,149 I have everything I came for. 548 00:39:17,482 --> 00:39:21,486 I'll turn this over to SID for analysis, see what they can make of it. 549 00:39:21,820 --> 00:39:24,781 I'll make sure you get a copy of my report. 550 00:39:37,002 --> 00:39:40,214 You'll find the report quite complete, senator. 551 00:39:40,547 --> 00:39:43,217 And no one knows what this ship is or where it came from? 552 00:39:43,467 --> 00:39:45,344 Not that I could determine. 553 00:39:45,511 --> 00:39:48,639 I came across some interesting stories here and there. 554 00:39:48,805 --> 00:39:51,850 Most of it from a thousand years ago. 555 00:39:52,309 --> 00:39:57,814 - I don't know if it has any relevance or not. - We'll leave that for the experts to tell us. 556 00:39:58,023 --> 00:40:00,901 Good work on this, Endawi. I'll let you know what we find. 557 00:40:12,120 --> 00:40:14,665 I told you to wait outside. You could have been seen. 558 00:40:14,915 --> 00:40:15,916 No harm. 559 00:40:16,291 --> 00:40:17,835 No one knows who I am. 560 00:40:18,126 --> 00:40:21,338 It's all here. They don't have much to go on. A little from the Narns. 561 00:40:21,547 --> 00:40:24,174 Yes, well, that's to be expected. 562 00:40:24,591 --> 00:40:27,386 But I think we've neutralized that problem. 563 00:40:28,053 --> 00:40:30,681 - Nothing else, then? - Not that I can see. 564 00:40:30,889 --> 00:40:33,892 - The ship's a complete mystery to them. - Good. 565 00:40:34,059 --> 00:40:36,562 My associates will be very happy to hear that. 566 00:40:37,062 --> 00:40:39,356 There's no need to rush things. 567 00:40:39,898 --> 00:40:42,693 Your government can dismiss this as an isolated incident. 568 00:40:42,860 --> 00:40:43,861 I don't know. 569 00:40:44,069 --> 00:40:49,199 There's something about this idea of a threat to planetary security I find very appealing. 570 00:40:49,575 --> 00:40:51,994 As long as we keep the real truth to ourselves... 571 00:40:52,202 --> 00:40:57,124 ...there's no reason we can't use this to speed up the program here at home. 572 00:40:57,624 --> 00:40:59,126 Interesting. 573 00:40:59,877 --> 00:41:02,129 What exactly did you have in mind? 574 00:41:10,888 --> 00:41:14,183 Although some of us, like Susan here... 575 00:41:14,474 --> 00:41:17,561 ...make it a point to watch everything that happens on Babylon 5... 576 00:41:17,728 --> 00:41:20,105 ...most of the rest don't have that option. 577 00:41:21,106 --> 00:41:22,816 Now, up until now... 578 00:41:23,317 --> 00:41:26,737 ...Delenn and I, and maybe Garibaldi here... 579 00:41:26,904 --> 00:41:30,282 ...have had all the pieces to what's going on out there. 580 00:41:30,449 --> 00:41:33,493 The return of the Shadows, the Rangers... 581 00:41:34,286 --> 00:41:36,914 ...the loss of my wife on Z'Ha'Dum. 582 00:41:38,874 --> 00:41:44,379 The first thing I learned at the Academy was that a lack of information can kill you. 583 00:41:46,798 --> 00:41:49,051 We can't afford that. 584 00:41:49,885 --> 00:41:51,803 So I'm creating a war council. 585 00:41:52,304 --> 00:41:56,266 We'll meet every two weeks for now, unless something urgent comes up. 586 00:41:56,600 --> 00:41:58,810 The war council will consist of each of us... 587 00:41:59,228 --> 00:42:02,147 ...whichever Ranger is stationed here at the time... 588 00:42:02,314 --> 00:42:05,025 ...and a few others I hope to add later. 589 00:42:06,235 --> 00:42:10,197 Whatever knowledge or information we have will be shared among the rest. 590 00:42:10,572 --> 00:42:12,241 There are no ground rules. 591 00:42:12,616 --> 00:42:15,494 Anyone can say anything he or she wants to say. 592 00:42:17,204 --> 00:42:18,789 Well, then I have a question. 593 00:42:19,498 --> 00:42:23,460 Granted, I'm stuck in Medlab most of the time... 594 00:42:23,710 --> 00:42:26,630 ...and granted, I'm usually the last to know anything around here... 595 00:42:26,797 --> 00:42:29,132 ...and granted, we've all been busy lately... 596 00:42:29,299 --> 00:42:33,428 ...but could someone please tell me what the hell these Shadows are? 597 00:42:36,014 --> 00:42:40,978 There are beings in the universe billions of years older than any of our races. 598 00:42:41,687 --> 00:42:46,066 They walked among the stars like giants, vast and timeless. 599 00:42:46,650 --> 00:42:52,322 They created great empires, taught the new races, explored beyond the Rim. 600 00:42:52,906 --> 00:42:56,368 The oldest of the ancients are the Shadows. 601 00:42:56,869 --> 00:42:58,787 We have no other name for them. 602 00:43:34,239 --> 00:43:35,240 (ENGLISH) 603 00:43:36,305 --> 00:43:42,613 Please rate this subtitle at www.osdb.link/dhva Help other users to choose the best subtitles