The Vorlon transport was a class of ship in use by the Vorlon Empire, sometimes to transport diplomats to various locations. The transport has organic qualities, indicating the use of organic technology.
Characteristics[]
Each transport possesses a layer of Vorlon bio-armor in addition to four sail-like folds which can extend outward during flight. In addition to these features vessels of this design are implied to have an intelligence and will of their own.[2]. The ships are described on more than one occasion as "singing" to their occupants.[3][4]
History[]
Ambassador Kosh's Vorlon transport arrived at Babylon 5 in 2257, and docked in Bay 9. [5] Two years later it was primarily docked in Bay 13. [6] The Ambassador used this transport to travel to and from the Vorlon homeworld. Kosh and the ship also seemed to have a partially symbiotic bond.
In 2260, the vessel docked with Babylon 5 with Lyta Alexander as a passenger.[7] When Kosh died, the transport set course for the nearest Epsilon Eridani sun, where it supposedly met its end. [8]
Replacement Ambassador Ulkesh also made use of a Vorlon transport. [9] The ship appeared to have been destroyed when Kosh and Ulkesh's battle ended, but it eventually rebuilt itself and was used by Sheridan and Ivanova as a safeguard against Shadowtech taking over Ivanova's new Warlock class destroyer, the EAS Titans.[10][11]
Known Ships[]
- Kosh's ship
- Ulkesh's ship
- Sebastian's ship
Behind the Scenes[]
The ship was designed by Foundation Imaging Co-Founder Ron Thornton. Vorlon Transport was one of the earliest models designed for the show.[12]
Appearances[]
- TV/DVD Movies
- Babylon 5
- "Signs and Portents"
- "Hunter, Prey"
- "Comes the Inquisitor"
- "Passing Through Gethsemane"
- "Interludes and Examinations"
- "Walkabout"
- "Falling Toward Apotheosis"
References[]
 Vorlon Empire Ship Classes
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| Capital Ships | ||
| Cruiser • Planet Killer | ||
| Fighters | ||
| Fighter | ||
| Transports | ||
| Transport • Giant Ancient Transport • Sentinel • Small Ancient Transport | ||
| Other | ||
| Observation Post | ||