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| − | * This promotional pamphlet was produced before "[[Confessions and Lamentations]]," since it shows someone dealing with a Markab trader. |
+ | * This promotional pamphlet was produced by the Psi Corps before the events of "[[Confessions and Lamentations]]," since it shows someone dealing with a Markab trader. |
* Though the existence of this booklet within the ''Babylon 5'' universe is canon, the entire story is essentially a Psi Corps propaganda book, so the events described shouldn't be taken at face value.<ref>[http://www.jmsnews.com/msg.aspx?id=1-13521 JMS post on rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated - 10/17/1995 7:17:00 PM]</ref> In particular, it shows a false backstory for [[Alfred Bester]] and depicts the invented character Diane Matthews as a commercial telepath aboard Babylon 5, a role filled in reality by [[Talia Winters]]. However, the historical significance of [[William Karges]], introduced here, was later referenced in the [[Psi Corps Trilogy]] of novels. |
* Though the existence of this booklet within the ''Babylon 5'' universe is canon, the entire story is essentially a Psi Corps propaganda book, so the events described shouldn't be taken at face value.<ref>[http://www.jmsnews.com/msg.aspx?id=1-13521 JMS post on rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated - 10/17/1995 7:17:00 PM]</ref> In particular, it shows a false backstory for [[Alfred Bester]] and depicts the invented character Diane Matthews as a commercial telepath aboard Babylon 5, a role filled in reality by [[Talia Winters]]. However, the historical significance of [[William Karges]], introduced here, was later referenced in the [[Psi Corps Trilogy]] of novels. |
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Revision as of 21:23, 14 December 2013
Overview
In a Psi Corps pamphlet, the character Diane Matthews presents the work of the Psi Corps on Babylon 5. She also gives a history lesson about the founding of the Corps and what you should do if you become aware of being a telepath.
Credits
- Writer: Tim DeHaas
- Premise: J. Michael Straczynski
- Artist: John Ridgway
- Colorist: Robbie Busch
Notes
- This promotional pamphlet was produced by the Psi Corps before the events of "Confessions and Lamentations," since it shows someone dealing with a Markab trader.
- Though the existence of this booklet within the Babylon 5 universe is canon, the entire story is essentially a Psi Corps propaganda book, so the events described shouldn't be taken at face value.[1] In particular, it shows a false backstory for Alfred Bester and depicts the invented character Diane Matthews as a commercial telepath aboard Babylon 5, a role filled in reality by Talia Winters. However, the historical significance of William Karges, introduced here, was later referenced in the Psi Corps Trilogy of novels.
References
External links
| Babylon 5 franchise |
| Babylon 5 & Crusade Episodes by Season |
| Signs and Portents • The Coming of Shadows • Point of No Return • No Surrender, No Retreat • Wheel of Fire • Crusade: Season 1 • Unfilmed Episodes |
| Movies |
| The Gathering • In the Beginning • Thirdspace • River of Souls • A Call to Arms • The Legend of the Rangers • Voices in the Dark • The Road Home |
| Printed Media |
| Novels • Comic Books • Short Stories • Reference books • Magazines |
| Other Media |
| DVD Releases • VHS Home Video • The Official Guide to Babylon 5 • Babylon 5: Into the Fire |
| Babylon 5 Comic Books | ||
| In Darkness Find Me" • "Treason" • "In Harm's Way" • "The Price of Peace" • "With Friends Like These" • "Against the Odds" • "Survival the Hard Way" • "Silent Enemies" • "Duet for Human and Narn in C Sharp" • "Coda for Human and Narn in B Flat" • "The Psi Corps and You!" • "In Valen's Name" • "The Lost Tales mini-comic" | ||