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Revision as of 06:04, 5 June 2012

ISN films a segment on Babylon 5, right in the midst of an deadly conflict between the Narn Regime and the Centauri Republic.

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Summary

Intro

On the ISN network host Cynthia Torqueman introduces a special segment entitled "36 Hours on Babylon 5."
She rehashes the recent history of the station, calling attention of the difficulties and ill projections associated with its launch.

In the first vid clip of the news team's approach to babylon 5 begins the report's dramatic tone. An altercation between Narn and Centuri transport ships ends with the Narn transport firing upon and destroying the Centauri transport.

Act I

In Bay 1, Cynthia explains the situation to the viewers while around her emergency teams work to save the the wounded Centauri crewmembers. She attempts to spot interview Dr. Franklin and Captain Sheradin, who both respond with different forms of "no comment."

In following interviews Ambassador Mollari claims the Narn are attempting to bring the conflict into neutral zones in order to strike at the Centauri unprovoaked, while Ambassador G'Kar claims Mollari is lying and the attack was justified.

Several slice-of-life interviews with various passenger and crewmembers follow.

G'Kar issues an official statement by the Narn Regime: The Centauri ship attacked was carrying weapons of mass destruction indended for the front lines of their war with the Narn. He treatens that if the Centauri continue to use Babylon 5 as a relay for their weapon transport, the Narn will attempt to shut the station down by any means necessary.

Act II

As the news segment continues, Cynthia asks Senator Quantrell weather Babylon 5, with it's excessive interest in non-human issues, is worth the investment. He gives the station very hesitant praise, citing its necessity after the Earth-Mimbari War. Suggests that due to the recuperated Earth forces, the greater use of Babylon 5 lies in its economic benefits. A position hotly refuted by Capt. Sheridan.

An interview with Cmdr. Ivanova shows that HAZMAT teams are investigating the debris of the Centauri transport in order to verify G'Kar's claims. Cynthia's subsequent interview with Garribaldi is interrupted by a call from Ivanova about the HAZMAT report: "We've got a problem."

Cynthia attempts an interview with Ambassador Kosh, but is given the cold shoulder.

A following interview with Ambassador Delenn begins friendly enough with questions of Mimbar and their languages. However, the questions become incresingly personal and uncomfortable: Delenn's new appearance, how humans; particularly those who lost family and friends during the war, would view her transformation into a Human/Minbari hybrid; a question which upset Delenn. The interview ends with a call to a session of the Advisory Council.

The results of the investigation reveals that the destroyed transport was indeed carring weapons supplies. G'Kar calls for the remaining Centauri transports to be searched and their weapon cargos to be inpounded, to which Mollari angrily declares that the ships will defend themselves against any such attempts.

Suddenly, the room lights momentarily dim and muffled detonations are heard. Ivanova links in to report the Narn and Centauri ships have opened fire on one another, shown on external viewers.

Act III

Inside the station, beings are directed to the station’s shelters while outside, the Narn and Centauri forces continue to trade shots, beginning to attack the Earth forces as well. Disregarding the threats of both ambassadors Capt. Sheridan has the Earth forces open fire on the Narn and Centauri with the aim to disable. After several ships are destroyed, both combatants surrender and are detained.

Cynthia interviews G’Kar and Londo on the source of the conflict between their peoples. Both argue the historical perspective of their races.

In Command and Control Ivanova oversees the searches of the transports before being interrupted by the arrival of a Centauri Cruiser. Londo links in to CnC to issue and ultimatum: if the Centauri transports and crews are not released unsearched, the cruiser will blocade Babylon 5. Any ships entering or leaving the station's area will be fired upon and detained.

Act IV

A public service accouncement of the PsiCorps follows.

The Centauri cruiser holds station on the outside perimeter of Babylon 5 while the debate between the two sides continues in the council chambers. Senator Quantrell comments on how the presence of Babylon 5 may be drawing Earth into alien conflicts.

EarthGov refuses the demands of the Centauri cruiser. Capt. Sheridan activates and prepares to bluff the Centauri by sending an autopiloted transport past the cruser, threatening retaliation for any agressive actions. The transport passes by the cruiser unharmed and the Centauri link in to talk.

The celebrations in CnC are cut short by the arrival of a Narn Heavy Cruiser which immediately proceeds to engage the Centauri craft. In the resulting fight the Centauri cruiser is destroyed and the Narn cruiser is heavily damaged. The Narn craft attempts to escape through a jump point before succumbing to the damage.

Act V

Torqueman concludes the segment of "36 Hours" by stating that, while Babylon 5 is definitely a dangerous place and will continue to be a source of controversy and conflict, it should also be given more time to fulfill the dreams of its founders.

Memorable quotes

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"What do I hope for? I hope to get through this interview without getting fired, how's that for a start?"

– Michael Garibaldi


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"Sovereign rights of any race end when they threaten innocent lives."

– Delenn


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"There are humans for whom the words "never again" carry special meaning, as they do for us."

– G'Kar


Continuity

  • The Narn-Centauri War continues to go badly for the Narn Regime. According to ISN, the Narns have lost six of the previous seven major engagements.
  • Interplanetary Expeditions, which is shown to be one of the segment's sponsors, had previously been mentioned in ("Infection") as financing expeditions to worlds along the Rim, including Ikarra VII. At the time Franklin was unable to find any information on them, so it appears they have since begun to foster a public image.
  • David Corwin, a recurring character since "Signs and Portents," is finally given a name and rank (Second Lieutenant).
  • References are made to the Minbari Assassin, his activities, and repercussions (e.g. a bomb that blows out two levels and a near attack by the Vorlon Empire, (as seen in "The Gathering").
  • Eduardo Delvientos makes a brief reappearance, his first and only since ("By Any Means Necessary") where he is interviewed as a member of the Dockers Guild and makes reference to the strike over budget cuts during the previous year.
  • President Morgan Clark is said to have risen in popularity, having set his policies on focusing more on the needs of Earth, a promise he made shortly after assuming the Presidency in ("Chrysalis").
  • Senator Hidoshi is no longer a member of the Earth Senate.

Notes

  • The events depicted in this episode presumably occurred several weeks before the ISN broadcast. The broadcast would occur after both "Knives" and "In the Shadow of Z'ha'dum."
  • Near the end of the Psi Corp commercial, something flickers across the screen. If you blink then you will probably miss it. Pause at the moment when it comes up, and it reveals a subliminal message in the commercial. The message? "The Psi Corp is your friend. Trust the Corp."

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