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|population = 4 billion
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|habitability = Temperate climate,<br> Oxygen/nitrogen atmosphere,<br> 1 standard gravity,<br> Extensive polar wastelands
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|satellites = At least 2.<ref name=tDitCoS>[[To Dream in the City of Sorrows]]</ref>
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|sector = [[Sectors of Known Space#Sector 120|Sector 120]]
 
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{{Quote box|I don't want to go to Minbar.|[[Londo Mollari]] to [[Vir Cotto]], [[2260]]|Oh, of course you want to go to Minbar. Everyone wants to go to Minbar! It is the vacation spot of the season...assuming you're part of the "long robes and head bone" set.}}
   
 
'''Minbar''' is the home planet of the [[Minbari]] and the capital world of the [[Minbari Federation]] and later the [[Interstellar Alliance]].
  
'''Minbar''' is the home planet of the [[Minbari]] and the capital world of the [[Minbari Federation]] and later the [[Interstellar Alliance]].
   
 
==Overview==
  
==Overview==
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[[image:Minbar PlanetMap sm.png|250px|right|A cylindrical projection map of Minbar|link=image:Minbar PlanetMap.png]]
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'''Minbar''' is located in the [[Chi Draconis]] &mdash; a binary star system in [[Sectors of Known Space#Sector 120|Sector 120]]. It is the seventh planet in orbit around the local sun. The system is just over 25 light years from [[Earth]]. Like Earth, Minbar has an oxygen/nitrogen heavy atmosphere that produces a blue sky. Nearly one quarter of the planet (23%) is covered by the northern ice cap.
 
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Located in the [[Chi Draconis]] &mdash; a binary star system in [[Sectors of Known Space#Sector 120|Sector 120]], Minbar is the seventh planet in its system and is just over 25 light years from [[Earth]]. Like Earth, Minbar has an oxygen/nitrogen heavy atmosphere that produces a blue sky. Nearly one quarter of the planet is covered by the northern ice cap and as a result the overall climate is markedly colder than that of [[Earth]]. Minbar is noted for its vast crystalline deposits with many of its cities carved directly from the crystals. The planet is orbited by two moons, has an orbital period of 1.3 Earth years, and a rotational period of 20 hours and 47 minutes. The habitable landmass mainly consists of a few continents broken up by large seas, featuring large peninsulas, and trailing large, dense archipelagos. This leads to some areas being very isolated from others, makes overland travel somewhat impractical, and makes sea travel somewhat dangerous.<ref>[[And Now For a Word]]</ref>
   
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==Notable Locations==
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On the whole, Minbar's climate is colder than that of Earth. The planet is noted for vast crystalline structures; many cities are carved directly from crystal.
 
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<gallery type=slideshow widths=300 position=right crop=true>
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Image:Minbar_01.JPG|The city of Yedor, 2260.
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Image:MinbariTemple01.jpg|The Anla'shok temple in Yedor.
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Image:TempleVaranni01.jpg|Temple of Varenni in 2261.
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Image:Minbar_Tuzanor1.jpg|ISA facilities against the Tuzanor skyline.
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image:H'Leya.png|[[Valen]] and [[Nukenn]] at Mount H'Leya during the [[First Shadow War]].
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*'''[[Yedor]]''': Capital city and location of various off world embassies, the ancient [[Anla'Shok]] temple and the towering triple spired government palace.<ref name=tDitCoS />
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* '''[[Tuzanor]]''': The location of the [[Anla'Shok]] training compound, the home of [[Valen]] and much later the Headquarters of the [[Interstellar Alliance]]. It's name means "City of Sorrows".<ref name=tDitCoS /><ref>[[Rising Star]]</ref><ref>[[Objects at Rest]]</ref>
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* '''[[Temple of Varenni]]''': An ancient structure from the time before [[Valen]] where leaders were chosen when the castes fought for dominance.<ref>[[Moments of Transition]]</ref>
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* '''Almara''': An archipelago noted for it's abundant [[#Lifeforms|Ulabon]] fishing waters.<ref name=DoB5/>
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* '''Drogani''': Nearest city to Sikar, also in the Southern Polar Region.
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* '''Dronya''': City that was a site of conflict in the early days of the [[Minbari Civil War]].<ref name=loc>[[Lines of Communication]]</ref>
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* '''F'tach''': An island group, home to [[Inesval]] of the [[Worker Caste]].
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* '''Sikar''': A fairly isolated city along the edge of the Southern Polar Region. During the [[Minbari Civil War]], the Warrior Caste ousted the Religious Caste from the city, destroying their personal transports and forcing them to leave on foot, leading to over half of them dying from cold and exposure.<ref name=loc />
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* '''Tinarel''': Birth city of [[Neroon]].<ref>"Babylon 5 Personnel Files 4.0" (Season 4 DVD, Disc 6)</ref>
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* '''Mount H'Leya''': Well known peak just outside of the city of [[Tuzanor]]. During the [[First Shadow War]], [[Valen]] gave his holy ''"Times to come"'' speech, accompanied by a pair of [[Vorlon]]s. Among those to witness the event first hand was the [[Tak'cha]] [[Ramde]] [[Zarwin]].<ref>[[In Valen's Name]]</ref>
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* '''Palace of the Chosen One''': A monumental palace reserved for the [[Chosen One]], situated outside the city limits of Yedor, between three natural crystalline pinnacles in the foothills of the Tchok'an mountains. Chiselled out of a towering crystalline mountain, every inch of its highly polished surface is carved with scenes from Minbar's history.<ref name=tDitCoS />
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* '''Tchok'an Mountains''': A crystalline mountain range just outside of the city of [[Yedor]] and the location of the palace of the Chosen One. Water taken from wells bored deep beneath Tchok'an is used to sanctify newly sprouting crops in the 'Renewal of Life' ceremony.<ref name=tDitCoS /><ref name=DoB5>[[Dining on Babylon 5]]</ref>
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* '''Strait of Weel''': A narrow channel, so named for it's abundance of [[#Lifeforms|Weel]].<ref name=DoB5/>
   
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==Lifeforms==
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Minbar's year is about 1.5 Earth years, and its day is 20 hours and 47 minutes.
 
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*'''[[Minbari]]''': Sentient bipedal humanoids (dominant life forms).
   
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*'''Beeba''': A plant that produces an organic oil, broadly comparable to Earth olive oil and which has an equally similar culinary use.<ref name=DoB5/>
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Minbar has two moons.
 
   
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*'''Chudomo seeds''': A bean-like seed pod akin to Earth haricots vert.<ref name=DoB5/>
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The population of the planet after the [[Earth-Minbari War]] is about 4 billion, and the capital city is located at Yedor.
  
   
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*'''Gal'sha''': A plant whose hard oily seeds are similar to Earth hazelnuts.<ref name=DoB5/>
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==Flora and Fauna==
  
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Aside from the [[Minbari]], Minbar is home to a number of lifeforms, including:
  
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*'''Zerka:''' A small, rare ceremonial plant that is spun into thread used only on very special garments. <ref>[[Atonement]]</ref>
  
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*'''[[Temshwee]]:''' An odd, blue birdlike animal. <ref name=tdiacod>[[To Dream in the City of Sorrows]]</ref>
  
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*'''Gokk:''' A domestic pet, similar to [[Earth]] Cats in demeanour. <ref>[[A Race Through Dark Places]]</ref>
  
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*'''Ingati:''' A fierce animal, much respected for its courage and a sought after hunting trophy. Broadly similar to an [[Earth]] grizzly bear.<ref name=othervoices>[[Babylon_5_Scripts#Other_Voices|Other Voices]] Vol 3 - Babylon 5 Alien Guide</ref>
  
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*'''Madagon:''' A very aggressive six legged animal about the size of an Earth Great Dane. It features include sharp spines on its back and a double set of teeth.<ref name=othervoices>[[Babylon_5_Scripts#Other_Voices|Other Voices]] Vol 3 - Babylon 5 Alien Guide</ref>
  
   
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*'''Glomo''': A plant whose fruit can be compared to an Earth courgette.<ref name=DoB5/>
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==Important Places==
  
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[[Image:Minbar_01.JPG|right|thumb|250px|The city of Yedor, 2260.]]
  
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===Yedor===
  
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The capital city, one of the many made up of building cut from the rich crystalline deposits. Yedor was the location of the Ranger's headquarters and the [[Earth Alliance]] Embassy (and presumably the [[Centauri Republic]] embassy as well, when it was filled). In addition to its signature crystalline deposits, the city also featured many magnificent waterfalls and streams.
  
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Much of the capital was laid waste after the [[Minbari Civil War]] in [[2261]], but after the end of the war and the reformation of the [[Grey Council]], the city was restored to its former beauty. <ref>[[Moments of Transition]]</ref>
  
   
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*'''Gokk''': A domestic pet, similar to [[Earth]] Cats in demeanor.<ref>[[A Race Through Dark Places]]</ref>
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Outside the city limits of Yedor in the foothills of the Tchok'an mountains the [[Chosen One]]'s palace is located. It is a monumental palace chiseled out of a towering crystalline mountain. Every inch of its highly polished surface is carved with scenes from Minbar's history. <ref name=tdiacod>[[To Dream in the City of Sorrows]]</ref>
  
   
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*'''Hylax''': A plant whose seeds are similar to Earth red potatoes.<ref name=DoB5/>
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[[Image:MinbariTemple01.jpg|left|thumb|250px|The Anla'shok temple in Yedor.]]
  
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*'''Ranger Temple'''
  
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A magnificent crystalline carved temple in a remote corner of city flanked by waterfalls. Jeffrey Sinclair worked out of the temple during his position as [[Ranger One]] and the [[Earth Alliance]] Ambassador, though the specific training facilities were located in Tuzanor.
  
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The temple was used as a shelter by the Religious Caste during the Minbari Civil War and suffered severe damage, but it was successfully rebuilt after the conflict.
  
   
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*'''Ingati''': A fierce animal, much respected for its courage and a sought-after hunting trophy. Broadly similar to an [[Earth]] grizzly bear.<ref name=othervoices>[[Babylon_5_Scripts#Other_Voices|Other Voices]] Vol 3 - Babylon 5 Alien Guide</ref>
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===Temple of Varenni===
  
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[[Image:TempleVaranni01.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Temple of Varenni in 2261.]]
  
   
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*'''Jenn''': A plant with a bulb-like structure with a distinctive taste and consistency very much like Earth garlic.<ref name=DoB5/>
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The Temple of Varenni is an ancient structure dating from before the time of Valen. It was the place where leaders were chosen when the castes fought for dominance over the others. The two opposing leaders would climb into the [[Starfire Wheel]] and whomever would remain, sacrificing their life would earn the right for their caste to lead.
  
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After Valen formed the [[Grey Council]] and established a lasting balance in Minbari society, Varenni was little more than a relic, though like many ancient places on Minbar it was carefully preserved through the centuries. In [[2261]], The Starfire Wheel was used again at the conclusion of the [[Minbari Civil War]], with the sacrifice of [[Alyt]] [[Neroon]] and lead to the reformation of the Grey Council.
  
   
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*'''Kloo''': An animal whose meat has a taste akin to [[Orion IV|Orion]] [[yogtree]] or Earth chicken. It is commonly used to make a stock that serves as a flavor base for several Warrior Caste recipes.<ref name=DoB5/>
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===Tuzanor===
  
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*'''Lecococ''': A species of small fish. The name can also mean the pleasure one gets meeting someone for the first time.<ref>[[Day of the Dead]]</ref>
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Also known as the "City of Sorrows," location of the [[Ranger]] compound.
  
   
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*'''Madagon''': A very aggressive six-legged animal about the size of an Earth Great Dane. Its features include sharp spines on its back and a double set of teeth.<ref name="othervoices"/>
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Tuzanor is nestled in a high valley between two ranges of snow-capped mountains. Every building is an ancient one carved into the crystalline outcroppings. Each has its own little park. The temples are set in large parks with waterfalls and fountains. In Tuzanor are no hotels. If pilgrimages come to the city they always find a place to stay by whomever has a free room.
  
   
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*'''Pil'sha''': A type of herb with similar properties to Earth parsley.<ref name=DoB5/>
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[[Image:Minbar_Tuzanor1.jpg|thumb|250px|left|ISA facilities against the Tuzanor skyline.]]
  
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Over a thousand years ago, in the time before Valen, Tuzanor was the site of the most terrible battle in Minbari history. The battle claimed over one million casualties in a single day of ferocious fighting, though such was the brutal futility of that battle that it shocked both sides into finally seeking a peaceful solution. It was later decreed that the battlefield site would be forever dedicated to peace, healing, and prophecy. Hence it is said that "To dream in the City of Sorrows, is to dream of a better future."
  
   
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*'''Qual''': A type of fruit that comes in several varieties such as ''qual'fha'' and ''qual'nha'', which are themselves similar to Earth red and green peppers, respectively.<ref name=DoB5/>
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It is commom for the young Minbari to make at least one pilgrimage to Tuzanor.
  
   
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*'''Raalon''': An undomesticated beast specifically raised by the [[Worker Caste]] to be hunted and slaughtered for food by the [[Warrior Caste]]. Raalons secrete a milklike fluid that is harvested and used in several recipes and its meat tastes somewhat like [[Earth]] lamb.<ref name=DoB5/>
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When Valen first formed the [[Anla'shok]], he chose the City of Sorrows to be the first gathering of the Rangers and the site on which the main [[Ranger Compounds|Ranger training camp]] was built, over the objections of some in the [[Warrior Caste]] who believed that good soldiers couldn not be created in a place of peace. Valen said that he wanted the Anla'shok to train for battle in a place where they would be able to see the sacred city, so that they could never forget that their one purpose was to fight to restore peace and freedom for all.
  
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*'''Rylla''': A plant whose shelled seed pods are similar to Earth peas.<ref name=DoB5/>
   
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*'''[[Se n'kai]]''': A fruit-bearing tree that while fairly prevalent in the time of [[Valen]], has since become much more scarce. Se n'kai fruit plays an integral role in the installation ceremony of a new [[Anla'shok]] [[Entil'Zha]].<ref name=tDitCoS />
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Because of this long association with the Rangers, even when the Anla'shok waned in influence in the years leading up to the [[Earth-Minbari War]], the people of Tuzanor still gave their strongest support for the Anla'shok, stronger than anywhere else on Minbar. <ref name=tdiacod>[[To Dream in the City of Sorrows]]</ref>
  
   
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*'''Slenn''': A type of herb with similar properties to Earth thyme.<ref name=DoB5/>
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The [[Interstellar Alliance]] established its headquarters here in December [[2262]].
  
   
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*'''Taalor''': A domesticated beast whose meat has a taste akin to Earth beef and is commonly used to make ''taalor tube'', a sausage like food, and a taalor stock that serves as a flavor base for several Warrior Caste recipes.<ref name=DoB5/>
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===Other Cities and Regions===
  
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*'''[[Temshwee]]''': An odd, blue birdlike animal.<ref name="tDitCoS" />
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====Drogani====
  
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* Nearest city to Sikar, also in the Southern Polar Region.
  
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*'''Tyr''': A plant whose summer fruit can be compared to an Earth squash.<ref name=DoB5/>
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====Dronya====
  
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* City that was a site of conflict in the early days of the [[Minbari Civil War]].<ref name=loc>[[Lines of Communication]]</ref>
  
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*'''Ulabon''': A great sea fish often found off the waters of the [[#Notable Locations|Almara]] Archipelago. The taste of Ulabon can be compared to that of Earth swordfish and it is traditionally served by the Warrior Caste with a savory [[Almara Meal]].<ref name=tDitCoS />
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====F'tach====
  
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* An island group, home to [[Inesval]] of the [[Worker Caste]].
  
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*'''Valen's herb''': A type of herb with similar properties to Earth basil.<ref name=DoB5/>
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====Sikar====
  
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* A fairly isolated city along the edge of the Southern Polar Region.
 
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*'''Valeria fruit''': A type of fruit that can be compared to an Earth plum tomato.<ref name=DoB5/>
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* During the [[Minbari Civil War]], the Warrior Caste ousted the Religious Caste from the city, destroying their personal transports and forcing them to leave on foot, leading to over half of them dying from cold and exposure.<ref name=loc />
  
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====Tinarel====
  
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*'''Weel''': A type of flying fish commonly found in the appropriately named [[Strait of Weel]]. Cooked weel meat is comparable to Earth sea bass.<ref name=DoB5/>
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* Birth city of [[Neroon]].<ref>"Babylon 5 Personnel Files 4.0" (Season 4 DVD, Disc 6)</ref>
  
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====Mount H'Leya====
  
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*'''Wysa''': A plant that bears a nut akin to Earth almonds.<ref name=DoB5/>
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Well known peek just outside of the city of [[Tuzanor]]. During the [[First Shadow War]], [[Valen]] gave his holy ''"Times to come"'' speech, accompanied by a pair of [[Vorlon]]s. Among those to witness the even fist hand was the [[Tak'cha]] [[Ramde]] [[Zarwin]].<ref>[[In Valen's Name]]</ref>
  
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*'''Xenn''': A citrus fruit with a bitter, lemon-like flavor.<ref name=DoB5/>
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*'''Yedor root''': A taproot type plant whose taste and texture can be compared to Earth carrots.<ref name=DoB5/>
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*'''Yla''': A leafy vegetable whose leaves are the primary ingredient in [[yla leaf cake]].<ref name=DoB5/>
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*'''Zassa''': A plant whose very spicy pepper-like fruit is on par with Earth jalapeño chili.<ref name=DoB5/>
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*'''Zerka''': A small, rare ceremonial plant that is spun into thread used only on very special garments.<ref>[[Atonement]]</ref>
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Revision as of 22:06, 8 February 2020

“

"I don't want to go to Minbar."
"Oh, of course you want to go to Minbar. Everyone wants to go to Minbar! It is the vacation spot of the season...assuming you're part of the "long robes and head bone" set."

– Londo Mollari to Vir Cotto, 2260


Minbar is the home planet of the Minbari and the capital world of the Minbari Federation and later the Interstellar Alliance.

Overview

A cylindrical projection map of Minbar

Located in the Chi Draconis — a binary star system in Sector 120, Minbar is the seventh planet in its system and is just over 25 light years from Earth. Like Earth, Minbar has an oxygen/nitrogen heavy atmosphere that produces a blue sky. Nearly one quarter of the planet is covered by the northern ice cap and as a result the overall climate is markedly colder than that of Earth. Minbar is noted for its vast crystalline deposits with many of its cities carved directly from the crystals. The planet is orbited by two moons, has an orbital period of 1.3 Earth years, and a rotational period of 20 hours and 47 minutes. The habitable landmass mainly consists of a few continents broken up by large seas, featuring large peninsulas, and trailing large, dense archipelagos. This leads to some areas being very isolated from others, makes overland travel somewhat impractical, and makes sea travel somewhat dangerous.[2]

Notable Locations

  • Yedor: Capital city and location of various off world embassies, the ancient Anla'Shok temple and the towering triple spired government palace.[1]
  • Tuzanor: The location of the Anla'Shok training compound, the home of Valen and much later the Headquarters of the Interstellar Alliance. It's name means "City of Sorrows".[1][3][4]
  • Temple of Varenni: An ancient structure from the time before Valen where leaders were chosen when the castes fought for dominance.[5]
  • Almara: An archipelago noted for it's abundant Ulabon fishing waters.[6]
  • Drogani: Nearest city to Sikar, also in the Southern Polar Region.
  • Dronya: City that was a site of conflict in the early days of the Minbari Civil War.[7]
  • F'tach: An island group, home to Inesval of the Worker Caste.
  • Sikar: A fairly isolated city along the edge of the Southern Polar Region. During the Minbari Civil War, the Warrior Caste ousted the Religious Caste from the city, destroying their personal transports and forcing them to leave on foot, leading to over half of them dying from cold and exposure.[7]
  • Tinarel: Birth city of Neroon.[8]
  • Mount H'Leya: Well known peak just outside of the city of Tuzanor. During the First Shadow War, Valen gave his holy "Times to come" speech, accompanied by a pair of Vorlons. Among those to witness the event first hand was the Tak'cha Ramde Zarwin.[9]
  • Palace of the Chosen One: A monumental palace reserved for the Chosen One, situated outside the city limits of Yedor, between three natural crystalline pinnacles in the foothills of the Tchok'an mountains. Chiselled out of a towering crystalline mountain, every inch of its highly polished surface is carved with scenes from Minbar's history.[1]
  • Tchok'an Mountains: A crystalline mountain range just outside of the city of Yedor and the location of the palace of the Chosen One. Water taken from wells bored deep beneath Tchok'an is used to sanctify newly sprouting crops in the 'Renewal of Life' ceremony.[1][6]
  • Strait of Weel: A narrow channel, so named for it's abundance of Weel.[6]

Lifeforms

  • Minbari: Sentient bipedal humanoids (dominant life forms).
  • Beeba: A plant that produces an organic oil, broadly comparable to Earth olive oil and which has an equally similar culinary use.[6]
  • Chudomo seeds: A bean-like seed pod akin to Earth haricots vert.[6]
  • Gal'sha: A plant whose hard oily seeds are similar to Earth hazelnuts.[6]
  • Glomo: A plant whose fruit can be compared to an Earth courgette.[6]
  • Gokk: A domestic pet, similar to Earth Cats in demeanor.[10]
  • Hylax: A plant whose seeds are similar to Earth red potatoes.[6]
  • Ingati: A fierce animal, much respected for its courage and a sought-after hunting trophy. Broadly similar to an Earth grizzly bear.[11]
  • Jenn: A plant with a bulb-like structure with a distinctive taste and consistency very much like Earth garlic.[6]
  • Kloo: An animal whose meat has a taste akin to Orion yogtree or Earth chicken. It is commonly used to make a stock that serves as a flavor base for several Warrior Caste recipes.[6]
  • Lecococ: A species of small fish. The name can also mean the pleasure one gets meeting someone for the first time.[12]
  • Madagon: A very aggressive six-legged animal about the size of an Earth Great Dane. Its features include sharp spines on its back and a double set of teeth.[11]
  • Pil'sha: A type of herb with similar properties to Earth parsley.[6]
  • Qual: A type of fruit that comes in several varieties such as qual'fha and qual'nha, which are themselves similar to Earth red and green peppers, respectively.[6]
  • Raalon: An undomesticated beast specifically raised by the Worker Caste to be hunted and slaughtered for food by the Warrior Caste. Raalons secrete a milklike fluid that is harvested and used in several recipes and its meat tastes somewhat like Earth lamb.[6]
  • Rylla: A plant whose shelled seed pods are similar to Earth peas.[6]
  • Se n'kai: A fruit-bearing tree that while fairly prevalent in the time of Valen, has since become much more scarce. Se n'kai fruit plays an integral role in the installation ceremony of a new Anla'shok Entil'Zha.[1]
  • Slenn: A type of herb with similar properties to Earth thyme.[6]
  • Taalor: A domesticated beast whose meat has a taste akin to Earth beef and is commonly used to make taalor tube, a sausage like food, and a taalor stock that serves as a flavor base for several Warrior Caste recipes.[6]
  • Temshwee: An odd, blue birdlike animal.[1]
  • Tyr: A plant whose summer fruit can be compared to an Earth squash.[6]
  • Ulabon: A great sea fish often found off the waters of the Almara Archipelago. The taste of Ulabon can be compared to that of Earth swordfish and it is traditionally served by the Warrior Caste with a savory Almara Meal.[1]
  • Valen's herb: A type of herb with similar properties to Earth basil.[6]
  • Valeria fruit: A type of fruit that can be compared to an Earth plum tomato.[6]
  • Weel: A type of flying fish commonly found in the appropriately named Strait of Weel. Cooked weel meat is comparable to Earth sea bass.[6]
  • Wysa: A plant that bears a nut akin to Earth almonds.[6]
  • Xenn: A citrus fruit with a bitter, lemon-like flavor.[6]
  • Yedor root: A taproot type plant whose taste and texture can be compared to Earth carrots.[6]
  • Yla: A leafy vegetable whose leaves are the primary ingredient in yla leaf cake.[6]
  • Zassa: A plant whose very spicy pepper-like fruit is on par with Earth jalapeño chili.[6]
  • Zerka: A small, rare ceremonial plant that is spun into thread used only on very special garments.[13]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 To Dream in the City of Sorrows
  2. ↑ And Now For a Word
  3. ↑ Rising Star
  4. ↑ Objects at Rest
  5. ↑ Moments of Transition
  6. ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 6.22 6.23 6.24 Dining on Babylon 5
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Lines of Communication
  8. ↑ "Babylon 5 Personnel Files 4.0" (Season 4 DVD, Disc 6)
  9. ↑ In Valen's Name
  10. ↑ A Race Through Dark Places
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Other Voices Vol 3 - Babylon 5 Alien Guide
  12. ↑ Day of the Dead
  13. ↑ Atonement
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