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As the [[Shadows]] begin open warfare [[John Sheridan|Sheridan]] desperately seeks a way to encourage the other races to join forces. The only way he can find is to talk the [[Vorlons]] into joining...but doing so has a price.
 
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[[Susan Ivanova|Cmdr. Ivanova]] records in her diary. She describes how the [[Shadows]] have stopped engaging in their usual covert maneuvers and have instead begun overt and open warfare: starting with races along the Rim of the galaxy. The attacks have come randomly and suddenly. Because of this, the atmosphere aboard [[Babylon 5]] has become even tenser. She noted that the station has hired on additional security, but without Earth resources, they can't properly vet the new hires, and the fear is that things will slip through. As the entry is voiced over, one of these new guards makes contact behind the scenes with [[Morden]]. He passes along to Morden a vial containing some pills.
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Ivanova's entry continues, noting how the command staff seem to be coping with the additional stress. This time, we see [[Stephen Franklin|Dr. Franklin]] in his quarters, seemingly trying to get the last dose out of a bottle of [[stims]], but he slams a lamp in frustration.
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Ivanova continues, noting the conspicuous absence of Ambassador [[Kosh]]. As she puts it, "When the ''Vorlon'' goes to ground, I worry."
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Finally, she notes that [[Londo Mollari|Londo]] seems his usual self. His attaché [[Vir Cotto|Vir]] enters his quarters even as he talks with a tailor. Londo wants Vir to rent the biggest suite on the station and to have it prepared with luxurious amenities. He reveals that [[Adira Tyree]] is coming back to the station, and he intends to splurge on her when she arrives.
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Finally, we see Morden walking away. The guard seen earlier is dead. He proceeds to some quarters, where he stands waiting. Three Shadows appear in the room with him.
   
 
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The [[Brakiri]] make the point abundantly clear: they are overmatched. Shadow technology is well above anything they or the rest of the [[League of Non-Aligned Worlds]] can muster. Sheridan points out that, having recently declared independence, Babylon 5 cannot call upon the [[Earth Alliance]] for assistance. Like them, they are on their own, and with all the civil unrest having strained resources, they are ill-prepared. The situation is so grim that no one wants to band together: fearing they would just become cannon fodder in the face of the Shadows. The [[Gaim]], like the others, won't contribute without something substantial to support them in turn, and Sheridan can't promise something of that magnitude. The result is that everyone is still on their own.
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In [[Medlab]], [[Lillian Hobbs|Dr. Hobbs]] walks out of the Isolab adamant that Dr. Franklin is doing the wrong thing. Franklin, however, is adamant and orders a procecure. Hobbs continues to protest. Even as [[Michael Garibaldi]] rushes in with an injured guard, the other doctors in the Isolab report that the patient is dying. There is confused shouting all around until Franklin shouts corrected directions, stabilizing the patient. Hobbs continues to argue with Franklin about his mistakes, and he decides to leave in a huff.
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Londo reminisces about the time he spent with Adira two years ago. Vir phones in through [[BabCom]] to let him know the suite is rented out and ready for his inspection. As he leaves and heads down the hall, the lights in the corridor suddenly dim. At the end of the hall, Morden greets him and says there is a score to settle.
   
 
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Morden seems a bit annoyed, as he's somehow managed to get [[Lord Refa]] to distance himself from the Shadows and to rein in the unfocused Centauri aggression. Morden points out they had a deal, and Londo doesn't deny it: each to his own half of the galaxy. What happens on the Centauri side is their own affair. Morden says the Shadows want the Centauri to resume their hostilities. But Londo is savvy and knows that what the Shadows ''really'' want is a diversion so as to give them free reign. Morden then points out they still want an associate within the Centauri Royal Court. Morden makes it simple. Let Lord Refa resume his previous activities...or else. Londo is defiant, saying, "There is nothing you can do to me, Mr. Morden, that has not already been done." He then hears a strange high-pitched warble and looks around in alarm. He realizes that he is actually hearing Morden's "associates" and chooses that moment to leave. The Shadow makes itself visible and converses with Morden. Morden notes they still need Londo alive, but he has another plan ready for him.
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Garibaldi enters Franklin's quarters even as he emerges from the shower. Garibaldi speaks casually at first, but Franklin asks that he make it quick. He's just on a quick break between shifts: he's pulling a double. So Garibaldi says Frankling can't handle the load. He points out how he went ballistic earlier in Medlab. Franklin isn't willing to hear it. Garibaldi presses him, but he continues to deny it. Garibaldi continues, noting that he's been like this for the last six months, and he thinks he knows why: stims. So he makes it clear: come clean before ''he'' comes forward in an ''official'' capacity. Franklin blows him off, so he basically says he had his chance.
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[[Delenn]] walks into the [[War Room]]. She's concerned for Sheridan, who hasn't been resting. Sheridan is up to his ears in reports of Shadow attacks. The MO is the same each time; they jump in, blow everything up, then jump out again: hit-and-run lightning raids. Delenn notes that it is the same pattern they used during [[First Shadow War|the last war]]. Its chief advantage is its unpredictability: never knowing where the next strike will come. But to what end, Sheridan asks. Delenn can't answer. Sheridan notes that he can't get the League to sign on until he can make them put aside their mutual animosity. But he can't do that unless he can show they stand a chance against the Shadows, and right now he's as helpless as they. He needs one big victory to use as a rallying point. Delenn then says he should go and score that victory. As she leaves, a perplexed Sheridan notes that Delenn is starting to talk more like Kosh...and then he gets an idea.
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Garibaldi sits down with Dr. Hobbs in the Zocalo. She engaged more in paperwork than in eating. He wants to talk to her about Franklin. He notes that people like Franklin who work around aliens submit to regular blood screenings. But Hobbs notes that Franklin himself gets the samples as Chief of Staff. But Garibaldi notes that she would know the locations of these test results and could pull them up covertly. He wants Franklin's records for the last year. At this, Hobbs balks, saying it's a serious breach of both protocol and trust. Garibaldi notes he can go through channels to obtain them but is trying to avoid making it a matter of public record for Franklin's sake, but Hobbs insists he play by the book. If he wants the records, he'll need to obtain permission ''officially''. However, she does provide the location of the records for when he does get that permission. Dr. Franklin walks in in time to notice Garibaldi get up and leave.
   
 
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Revision as of 18:19, 20 March 2013

As the Shadows begin open warfare Sheridan desperately seeks a way to encourage the other races to join forces. The only way he can find is to talk the Vorlons into joining...but doing so has a price.

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Summary

Intro

Cmdr. Ivanova records in her diary. She describes how the Shadows have stopped engaging in their usual covert maneuvers and have instead begun overt and open warfare: starting with races along the Rim of the galaxy. The attacks have come randomly and suddenly. Because of this, the atmosphere aboard Babylon 5 has become even tenser. She noted that the station has hired on additional security, but without Earth resources, they can't properly vet the new hires, and the fear is that things will slip through. As the entry is voiced over, one of these new guards makes contact behind the scenes with Morden. He passes along to Morden a vial containing some pills.

Ivanova's entry continues, noting how the command staff seem to be coping with the additional stress. This time, we see Dr. Franklin in his quarters, seemingly trying to get the last dose out of a bottle of stims, but he slams a lamp in frustration.

Ivanova continues, noting the conspicuous absence of Ambassador Kosh. As she puts it, "When the Vorlon goes to ground, I worry."

Finally, she notes that Londo seems his usual self. His attaché Vir enters his quarters even as he talks with a tailor. Londo wants Vir to rent the biggest suite on the station and to have it prepared with luxurious amenities. He reveals that Adira Tyree is coming back to the station, and he intends to splurge on her when she arrives.

Finally, we see Morden walking away. The guard seen earlier is dead. He proceeds to some quarters, where he stands waiting. Three Shadows appear in the room with him.

Act I

The Brakiri make the point abundantly clear: they are overmatched. Shadow technology is well above anything they or the rest of the League of Non-Aligned Worlds can muster. Sheridan points out that, having recently declared independence, Babylon 5 cannot call upon the Earth Alliance for assistance. Like them, they are on their own, and with all the civil unrest having strained resources, they are ill-prepared. The situation is so grim that no one wants to band together: fearing they would just become cannon fodder in the face of the Shadows. The Gaim, like the others, won't contribute without something substantial to support them in turn, and Sheridan can't promise something of that magnitude. The result is that everyone is still on their own.

In Medlab, Dr. Hobbs walks out of the Isolab adamant that Dr. Franklin is doing the wrong thing. Franklin, however, is adamant and orders a procecure. Hobbs continues to protest. Even as Michael Garibaldi rushes in with an injured guard, the other doctors in the Isolab report that the patient is dying. There is confused shouting all around until Franklin shouts corrected directions, stabilizing the patient. Hobbs continues to argue with Franklin about his mistakes, and he decides to leave in a huff.

Londo reminisces about the time he spent with Adira two years ago. Vir phones in through BabCom to let him know the suite is rented out and ready for his inspection. As he leaves and heads down the hall, the lights in the corridor suddenly dim. At the end of the hall, Morden greets him and says there is a score to settle.

Act II

Morden seems a bit annoyed, as he's somehow managed to get Lord Refa to distance himself from the Shadows and to rein in the unfocused Centauri aggression. Morden points out they had a deal, and Londo doesn't deny it: each to his own half of the galaxy. What happens on the Centauri side is their own affair. Morden says the Shadows want the Centauri to resume their hostilities. But Londo is savvy and knows that what the Shadows really want is a diversion so as to give them free reign. Morden then points out they still want an associate within the Centauri Royal Court. Morden makes it simple. Let Lord Refa resume his previous activities...or else. Londo is defiant, saying, "There is nothing you can do to me, Mr. Morden, that has not already been done." He then hears a strange high-pitched warble and looks around in alarm. He realizes that he is actually hearing Morden's "associates" and chooses that moment to leave. The Shadow makes itself visible and converses with Morden. Morden notes they still need Londo alive, but he has another plan ready for him.

Garibaldi enters Franklin's quarters even as he emerges from the shower. Garibaldi speaks casually at first, but Franklin asks that he make it quick. He's just on a quick break between shifts: he's pulling a double. So Garibaldi says Frankling can't handle the load. He points out how he went ballistic earlier in Medlab. Franklin isn't willing to hear it. Garibaldi presses him, but he continues to deny it. Garibaldi continues, noting that he's been like this for the last six months, and he thinks he knows why: stims. So he makes it clear: come clean before he comes forward in an official capacity. Franklin blows him off, so he basically says he had his chance.

Delenn walks into the War Room. She's concerned for Sheridan, who hasn't been resting. Sheridan is up to his ears in reports of Shadow attacks. The MO is the same each time; they jump in, blow everything up, then jump out again: hit-and-run lightning raids. Delenn notes that it is the same pattern they used during the last war. Its chief advantage is its unpredictability: never knowing where the next strike will come. But to what end, Sheridan asks. Delenn can't answer. Sheridan notes that he can't get the League to sign on until he can make them put aside their mutual animosity. But he can't do that unless he can show they stand a chance against the Shadows, and right now he's as helpless as they. He needs one big victory to use as a rallying point. Delenn then says he should go and score that victory. As she leaves, a perplexed Sheridan notes that Delenn is starting to talk more like Kosh...and then he gets an idea.

Garibaldi sits down with Dr. Hobbs in the Zocalo. She engaged more in paperwork than in eating. He wants to talk to her about Franklin. He notes that people like Franklin who work around aliens submit to regular blood screenings. But Hobbs notes that Franklin himself gets the samples as Chief of Staff. But Garibaldi notes that she would know the locations of these test results and could pull them up covertly. He wants Franklin's records for the last year. At this, Hobbs balks, saying it's a serious breach of both protocol and trust. Garibaldi notes he can go through channels to obtain them but is trying to avoid making it a matter of public record for Franklin's sake, but Hobbs insists he play by the book. If he wants the records, he'll need to obtain permission officially. However, she does provide the location of the records for when he does get that permission. Dr. Franklin walks in in time to notice Garibaldi get up and leave.

Act III

Act IV

Act V

Memorable Quotes

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"Anything I can do to help?"
"Um. . . Short of dying? No, can't think of a thing."

– Morden and Vir


DVD Release

This episode, along with the other 21 from Season 3 have been released on DVD with extensive Special Features.

External Link

Episode guide page for Interludes and Examinations at the Lurker's Guide

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