1 00:00:33,200 --> 00:00:34,333 Delenn, 2 00:00:34,402 --> 00:00:35,734 are you all right? 3 00:00:38,005 --> 00:00:39,338 You should sleep. 4 00:00:39,407 --> 00:00:41,306 It'll be morning soon. 5 00:00:41,375 --> 00:00:44,609 You'll need all your strength for what's ahead. 6 00:01:33,561 --> 00:01:35,394 It's, uh... 7 00:01:37,064 --> 00:01:38,464 It's all yours. 8 00:01:48,008 --> 00:01:50,542 [Sighs] 9 00:02:06,460 --> 00:02:09,394 [Gavel pounding] 10 00:02:09,463 --> 00:02:12,897 Sheridan: There comes a moment in everyone's life 11 00:02:12,966 --> 00:02:16,735 when you have to do something you'd rather not do... 12 00:02:16,803 --> 00:02:21,906 When you know something you'd rather not know. 13 00:02:21,975 --> 00:02:24,476 This is one such moment. 14 00:02:29,483 --> 00:02:30,415 I understand there is 15 00:02:30,484 --> 00:02:31,916 a council meeting in progress. 16 00:02:31,985 --> 00:02:32,917 That's correct, 17 00:02:32,986 --> 00:02:34,253 but I can't let you in, Ambassador. 18 00:02:34,321 --> 00:02:35,754 It's a closed session. 19 00:02:35,822 --> 00:02:37,088 I would remind you that I am 20 00:02:37,158 --> 00:02:39,924 on the advisory board for the alliance. 21 00:02:39,993 --> 00:02:41,393 I have every right to be in there. 22 00:02:41,462 --> 00:02:44,396 Well, that's not my decision to make. 23 00:02:44,465 --> 00:02:45,897 When they're ready to see you, 24 00:02:45,966 --> 00:02:47,332 they'll send for you. 25 00:02:47,401 --> 00:02:50,869 Every right in the world to be in there! 26 00:02:50,937 --> 00:02:51,870 Vir: Londo-- 27 00:02:51,938 --> 00:02:53,872 are they selling me out, hmm? 28 00:02:53,940 --> 00:02:55,874 Selling out my people, Mr. Allan, 29 00:02:55,942 --> 00:02:58,377 without giving me a chance to defend myself, 30 00:02:58,445 --> 00:02:59,878 to rebut the evidence? 31 00:02:59,946 --> 00:03:01,046 This is wrong. 32 00:03:01,114 --> 00:03:03,382 This is unfair. 33 00:03:03,450 --> 00:03:05,817 And I should be in there. 34 00:03:05,886 --> 00:03:07,319 Londo, don't do this. 35 00:03:07,388 --> 00:03:09,421 You'll only make things worse. 36 00:03:13,894 --> 00:03:16,328 Worse, Mr. Allan? 37 00:03:16,397 --> 00:03:19,130 Worse than what? 38 00:03:19,200 --> 00:03:21,366 Delenn: So it is with great difficulty 39 00:03:21,435 --> 00:03:22,867 and tremendous personal pain 40 00:03:22,936 --> 00:03:25,270 that we stand before you now. 41 00:03:25,339 --> 00:03:27,339 For the last 6 months, 42 00:03:27,408 --> 00:03:29,541 all of you have suffered devastating attacks 43 00:03:29,610 --> 00:03:31,376 on your shipping lines. 44 00:03:31,445 --> 00:03:33,378 Lives have been lost, 45 00:03:33,447 --> 00:03:34,879 ships and cargo destroyed, 46 00:03:34,948 --> 00:03:37,449 at a cost of hundreds of millions of credits. 47 00:03:37,518 --> 00:03:39,218 The cost in pain 48 00:03:39,286 --> 00:03:41,152 to those who lost family and friends 49 00:03:41,222 --> 00:03:43,855 in those attacks can never be measured. 50 00:03:43,924 --> 00:03:46,024 Shortly after these attacks started, 51 00:03:46,093 --> 00:03:50,495 we began an investigation to find out who was responsible. 52 00:03:50,564 --> 00:03:54,999 Now, in exchange for your Patience and cooperation, 53 00:03:55,068 --> 00:03:57,001 we gave you our word 54 00:03:57,070 --> 00:03:59,871 that as soon as we found conclusive evidence, 55 00:03:59,940 --> 00:04:01,873 we would bring it before you 56 00:04:01,942 --> 00:04:03,375 and pursue it fully, 57 00:04:03,444 --> 00:04:05,210 no matter where it led. 58 00:04:05,279 --> 00:04:07,812 In a moment, we will show you proof 59 00:04:07,881 --> 00:04:09,314 that the Centauri Republic 60 00:04:09,383 --> 00:04:11,316 is responsible for these attacks. 61 00:04:11,385 --> 00:04:13,452 [Murmuring] 62 00:04:14,388 --> 00:04:16,321 We promised... 63 00:04:16,390 --> 00:04:18,857 That the alliance would support any action 64 00:04:18,925 --> 00:04:21,326 that you, the member worlds, 65 00:04:21,395 --> 00:04:24,763 decided should be taken against those responsible. 66 00:04:24,831 --> 00:04:28,833 Now that we know that it is the Centauri... 67 00:04:28,902 --> 00:04:30,835 That promise... 68 00:04:30,904 --> 00:04:33,171 Weighs heavily... 69 00:04:33,240 --> 00:04:34,706 On us. 70 00:04:36,443 --> 00:04:40,345 But we have an obligation to honor that promise. 71 00:04:40,414 --> 00:04:41,647 And we will... 72 00:04:43,250 --> 00:04:45,183 No matter the cost. 73 00:04:53,427 --> 00:04:55,360 And so it begins... 74 00:04:55,429 --> 00:04:56,695 There is a hole in your mind. 75 00:04:56,764 --> 00:04:57,696 What do you want? 76 00:04:57,765 --> 00:05:00,766 No one here is exactly what he appears. 77 00:05:00,834 --> 00:05:01,933 Nothing's the same anymore. 78 00:05:02,002 --> 00:05:03,602 Commander Sinclair is being reassigned. 79 00:05:03,671 --> 00:05:04,936 Why don't you eliminate 80 00:05:05,005 --> 00:05:06,171 the entire Narn homeworld? 81 00:05:06,239 --> 00:05:09,775 I see a great hand reaching out of a star. 82 00:05:09,843 --> 00:05:12,444 President Clark has signed a decree today declaring... 83 00:05:12,513 --> 00:05:14,913 These orders have forced us to declare independence. 84 00:05:14,981 --> 00:05:16,281 Weapons, surprise... 85 00:05:16,350 --> 00:05:17,282 ...get off their encounter-suited butts 86 00:05:17,351 --> 00:05:18,450 and do something. 87 00:05:18,519 --> 00:05:20,485 You're the one who was. 88 00:05:22,523 --> 00:05:24,356 Why are you here? 89 00:05:26,226 --> 00:05:28,159 I think of my beautiful city in flames. 90 00:05:28,228 --> 00:05:29,461 Like giants in the playground... 91 00:05:29,530 --> 00:05:31,162 Now, get the hell out of our galaxy! 92 00:05:31,231 --> 00:05:34,466 We are here to place President Clark under arrest. 93 00:06:30,690 --> 00:06:32,123 [Beeps] 94 00:06:37,497 --> 00:06:39,430 Delenn: We will begin our testimonies 95 00:06:39,499 --> 00:06:40,965 with Dr. Stephen Franklin. 96 00:06:41,034 --> 00:06:42,733 All of the high-energy weapons 97 00:06:42,803 --> 00:06:44,402 used by the members of the alliance 98 00:06:44,470 --> 00:06:45,937 share certain characteristics, 99 00:06:46,006 --> 00:06:47,738 due to the physics involved. 100 00:06:47,808 --> 00:06:51,109 But they also have certain differences as well. 101 00:06:51,178 --> 00:06:53,577 For instance, uh, most of your fleets 102 00:06:53,646 --> 00:06:56,580 are built at shipyards based on your homeworlds, 103 00:06:56,649 --> 00:06:58,249 for reasons of security. 104 00:06:58,318 --> 00:07:00,751 Now, these shipyards use locally produced material 105 00:07:00,821 --> 00:07:02,253 to build a focusing lens, 106 00:07:02,322 --> 00:07:04,755 the central part of any energy weapon. 107 00:07:04,825 --> 00:07:07,591 The unique characteristics of this material 108 00:07:07,660 --> 00:07:08,592 can subtly alter 109 00:07:08,661 --> 00:07:10,261 the spectrum of light used in the beams, 110 00:07:10,330 --> 00:07:13,264 making them individual to each world. 111 00:07:13,333 --> 00:07:15,266 Can you tell us a little bit 112 00:07:15,335 --> 00:07:17,101 about how you identify 113 00:07:17,170 --> 00:07:18,769 these unique differences-- 114 00:07:18,839 --> 00:07:21,605 these energy... Fingerprints? 115 00:07:21,674 --> 00:07:24,608 Well, we arranged to have one or 2 random bodies 116 00:07:24,677 --> 00:07:26,811 sent to us after each attack. 117 00:07:26,880 --> 00:07:27,812 A complete autopsy 118 00:07:27,881 --> 00:07:29,714 was conducted on those bodies 119 00:07:29,782 --> 00:07:31,049 in order to determine 120 00:07:31,117 --> 00:07:32,450 what kind of weapons were used. 121 00:07:32,518 --> 00:07:35,220 Can you explain the process? 122 00:07:35,288 --> 00:07:37,222 Excessive light bleaches out the skin 123 00:07:37,290 --> 00:07:39,457 where it comes in contact with it. 124 00:07:39,525 --> 00:07:41,926 It does the same to the rods and cones 125 00:07:41,995 --> 00:07:43,728 in the back of the eyes 126 00:07:43,796 --> 00:07:46,731 used to sense light, dark, colors. 127 00:07:46,799 --> 00:07:49,400 It takes a moment for these rods and cones 128 00:07:49,469 --> 00:07:51,736 to recover from these bright colors. 129 00:07:51,804 --> 00:07:53,071 That's why you'll see 130 00:07:53,139 --> 00:07:55,039 a, uh, green dot when you blink 131 00:07:55,108 --> 00:07:57,242 after looking at a red light, 132 00:07:57,310 --> 00:07:59,244 or a, uh, yellow dot 133 00:07:59,312 --> 00:08:01,246 after looking at a bright blue object. 134 00:08:01,314 --> 00:08:03,748 It's always the exact opposite of the original spectrum, 135 00:08:03,816 --> 00:08:06,317 and it is surprisingly precise. 136 00:08:06,386 --> 00:08:09,187 Because the subject dies within seconds 137 00:08:09,256 --> 00:08:11,155 of being hit by a high-energy weapon, 138 00:08:11,224 --> 00:08:13,691 the rods and cones never recover. 139 00:08:13,760 --> 00:08:15,193 By analyzing their condition 140 00:08:15,262 --> 00:08:16,427 and the state of the bleached skin, 141 00:08:16,496 --> 00:08:18,196 we're able to determine the frequency of the spectrum 142 00:08:18,265 --> 00:08:19,797 used in the weapons. 143 00:08:19,866 --> 00:08:21,199 And is that spectrum 144 00:08:21,268 --> 00:08:23,701 consistent with Centauri weaponry? 145 00:08:23,770 --> 00:08:24,702 It is. 146 00:08:24,771 --> 00:08:26,237 [Murmuring] 147 00:08:26,306 --> 00:08:27,571 In addition, the Centauri 148 00:08:27,640 --> 00:08:29,707 use their weapons almost like projectiles, 149 00:08:29,776 --> 00:08:31,042 exploding rather than slicing 150 00:08:31,111 --> 00:08:33,711 or disrupting their targets. 151 00:08:33,780 --> 00:08:36,714 All the bodies had explosive tissue burns 152 00:08:36,783 --> 00:08:39,918 consistent to Centauri high-energy weapons. 153 00:08:41,288 --> 00:08:44,222 Delenn: Our next segment is from Mr. Michael Garibaldi, 154 00:08:44,291 --> 00:08:47,225 head of intelligence for the alliance. 155 00:08:47,294 --> 00:08:49,727 Garibaldi: As Dr. Franklin mentioned earlier, 156 00:08:49,796 --> 00:08:51,729 Centauri weapons are designed to be used 157 00:08:51,798 --> 00:08:53,564 in an explosive, rather than a slicing mode. 158 00:08:53,633 --> 00:08:55,233 Analysis of the debris 159 00:08:55,302 --> 00:08:56,401 confirms that the energy weapons 160 00:08:56,469 --> 00:08:57,735 were used in that way. 161 00:08:57,804 --> 00:08:59,404 In addition, the tactics used 162 00:08:59,472 --> 00:09:00,738 to ambush the cargo ships 163 00:09:00,807 --> 00:09:02,840 are consistent with Centauri training maneuvers. 164 00:09:02,909 --> 00:09:05,709 That last part can be considered subjective. 165 00:09:05,778 --> 00:09:07,711 Do you have anything more objective 166 00:09:07,780 --> 00:09:09,613 that points to the Centauri? 167 00:09:09,682 --> 00:09:10,915 I do. 168 00:09:12,285 --> 00:09:13,551 This came from one of several individuals 169 00:09:13,619 --> 00:09:15,453 on the Drazi homeworld 170 00:09:15,521 --> 00:09:18,222 who ambushed me and killed the only surviving witness 171 00:09:18,291 --> 00:09:19,723 to one of these attacks. 172 00:09:19,792 --> 00:09:22,726 It has been identified as belonging to the uniform 173 00:09:22,795 --> 00:09:24,728 of the Centauri palace guards. 174 00:09:24,797 --> 00:09:26,064 I must also mention 175 00:09:26,132 --> 00:09:27,731 that my ambush was a direct result 176 00:09:27,800 --> 00:09:29,400 of a leak of information 177 00:09:29,469 --> 00:09:30,734 about my mission to the Drazi homeworld. 178 00:09:30,803 --> 00:09:33,037 This came shortly after Ambassador Mollari 179 00:09:33,106 --> 00:09:36,240 was informed of our plans at a regular briefing session. 180 00:09:36,309 --> 00:09:37,308 After my return, 181 00:09:37,377 --> 00:09:39,210 we decided to keep Mollari out of the loop, 182 00:09:39,279 --> 00:09:40,211 and since then, 183 00:09:40,280 --> 00:09:41,745 there have been no further leaks. 184 00:09:41,814 --> 00:09:44,248 Is it true that in the last 3 months, 185 00:09:44,317 --> 00:09:46,917 only one Centauri vessel has been attacked? 186 00:09:46,987 --> 00:09:47,918 That's correct. 187 00:09:47,988 --> 00:09:49,420 It was an aging cargo ship 188 00:09:49,489 --> 00:09:51,755 that was due to be scrapped and sold for parts. 189 00:09:51,824 --> 00:09:54,225 We found no cargo of any significance, 190 00:09:54,294 --> 00:09:55,994 and we did not find any bodies. 191 00:09:56,062 --> 00:09:57,128 We can only conclude from that 192 00:09:57,197 --> 00:09:59,330 that it was put there to throw us off the track 193 00:09:59,399 --> 00:10:01,732 and to make us think that there was an attack 194 00:10:01,801 --> 00:10:03,301 against the Centauri shipping lines. 195 00:10:03,370 --> 00:10:05,436 [Beeps] 196 00:10:05,505 --> 00:10:06,737 Open. 197 00:10:09,342 --> 00:10:10,508 Hello, G'Kar. 198 00:10:10,576 --> 00:10:11,842 Mollari. 199 00:10:11,911 --> 00:10:13,111 Have you come here 200 00:10:13,179 --> 00:10:15,246 to drop off your evidence as well? 201 00:10:15,315 --> 00:10:16,747 On your way to tell them 202 00:10:16,816 --> 00:10:18,249 all the things you saw and heard 203 00:10:18,318 --> 00:10:20,918 while you were pretending to be my bodyguard 204 00:10:20,987 --> 00:10:22,153 on Centauri Prime? 205 00:10:22,222 --> 00:10:24,755 I was not pretending. 206 00:10:24,824 --> 00:10:27,758 I went to Centauri Prime as your guest... 207 00:10:27,827 --> 00:10:28,893 Your protector, 208 00:10:28,961 --> 00:10:30,761 perhaps even your conscience, 209 00:10:30,830 --> 00:10:33,264 but not as anyone's eyes and ears. 210 00:10:33,333 --> 00:10:37,668 So no, I will not be testifying before the council. 211 00:10:37,737 --> 00:10:40,704 But I was there, Mollari. 212 00:10:40,773 --> 00:10:43,041 I saw you concerned about the increase 213 00:10:43,109 --> 00:10:45,276 in preparations for war. 214 00:10:45,345 --> 00:10:46,610 Concerned that the information 215 00:10:46,679 --> 00:10:47,778 about the location 216 00:10:47,847 --> 00:10:49,780 and activities of your warships, 217 00:10:49,849 --> 00:10:52,783 once freely available to you and other ministers, 218 00:10:52,852 --> 00:10:54,285 was suddenly classified. 219 00:10:54,354 --> 00:10:56,287 You knew something was going on. 220 00:10:56,356 --> 00:10:58,289 But I believe... 221 00:10:58,358 --> 00:11:00,958 You never knew the shape of it... 222 00:11:01,027 --> 00:11:02,326 Until now. 223 00:11:02,395 --> 00:11:04,962 Don't tell me what you think I know. 224 00:11:06,799 --> 00:11:08,232 Still, uh... 225 00:11:08,301 --> 00:11:10,234 I suppose I should thank you 226 00:11:10,303 --> 00:11:12,636 for respecting my privacy. 227 00:11:15,241 --> 00:11:17,408 So if you're not here to drop off your evidence, 228 00:11:17,477 --> 00:11:18,543 why are you here? 229 00:11:18,611 --> 00:11:21,412 To tell you... 230 00:11:24,817 --> 00:11:28,018 That they are ready to see you now. 231 00:11:30,823 --> 00:11:33,091 I have had the opportunity 232 00:11:33,159 --> 00:11:34,425 to review the evidence 233 00:11:34,494 --> 00:11:37,928 that has been brought before you. 234 00:11:37,997 --> 00:11:42,600 At first, I was offended, angry. 235 00:11:42,668 --> 00:11:45,136 And then, I did the only thing 236 00:11:45,205 --> 00:11:46,737 that I could do. 237 00:11:48,441 --> 00:11:50,108 [Murmuring] 238 00:11:50,176 --> 00:11:51,742 This is a joke! 239 00:11:54,481 --> 00:11:56,180 Cruel, yes. 240 00:11:56,249 --> 00:11:58,949 Insulting and destructive, of course, 241 00:11:59,018 --> 00:12:01,586 but a joke nonetheless. 242 00:12:01,654 --> 00:12:03,787 Circumstantial evidence! 243 00:12:03,856 --> 00:12:06,290 Half truths! Distortions! 244 00:12:06,359 --> 00:12:08,626 And enough unfounded assumptions 245 00:12:08,694 --> 00:12:11,129 to wrap around the station 3 times 246 00:12:11,197 --> 00:12:13,364 and still leave room for a knot. 247 00:12:13,433 --> 00:12:14,365 You cannot deny 248 00:12:14,434 --> 00:12:16,834 that the weapons are of Centauri design. 249 00:12:16,902 --> 00:12:18,836 Yes, there are similarities, 250 00:12:18,904 --> 00:12:19,870 but for years, 251 00:12:19,939 --> 00:12:22,607 we have supplied weapons to other worlds, 252 00:12:22,675 --> 00:12:24,942 including some of you! 253 00:12:25,011 --> 00:12:26,244 Not only that. 254 00:12:26,312 --> 00:12:28,279 After we left Narn, 255 00:12:28,348 --> 00:12:31,115 many of our weapons and ships were left behind. 256 00:12:31,184 --> 00:12:34,118 The Narn government could use these resources 257 00:12:34,187 --> 00:12:36,787 to throw blame on my government. 258 00:12:36,856 --> 00:12:38,389 You could take this information 259 00:12:38,458 --> 00:12:42,460 and twist it to indict any one of you. 260 00:12:42,529 --> 00:12:44,128 There is not one shred 261 00:12:44,197 --> 00:12:48,166 of conclusive proof anywhere here. 262 00:12:48,234 --> 00:12:49,667 Then you refute the charges 263 00:12:49,735 --> 00:12:51,269 made against your government. 264 00:12:51,337 --> 00:12:54,938 As far as I am concerned, there is nothing to refute. 265 00:12:55,007 --> 00:12:58,276 And I have nothing more to say to any of you. 266 00:12:58,344 --> 00:13:00,944 Ambassador, there's one last piece 267 00:13:01,013 --> 00:13:02,780 of evidence to consider. 268 00:13:02,848 --> 00:13:04,915 We wanted you to see it at the same time 269 00:13:04,984 --> 00:13:07,351 we showed it to the rest of the council. 270 00:13:07,420 --> 00:13:08,486 Lennier. 271 00:13:11,123 --> 00:13:12,056 As part of 272 00:13:12,124 --> 00:13:13,391 the continuing investigation, 273 00:13:13,459 --> 00:13:15,893 I was assigned to a White Star, 274 00:13:15,961 --> 00:13:16,894 patrolling the border 275 00:13:16,962 --> 00:13:18,729 of Centauri space. 276 00:13:18,798 --> 00:13:19,730 During my assignment, 277 00:13:19,799 --> 00:13:21,732 I intercepted several coded signals 278 00:13:21,801 --> 00:13:23,734 of Centauri origin. 279 00:13:23,803 --> 00:13:25,236 I took out a fighter, 280 00:13:25,305 --> 00:13:26,404 and I tracked the signal 281 00:13:26,472 --> 00:13:29,106 to its location. 282 00:13:29,175 --> 00:13:31,576 This is what I found. 283 00:13:40,820 --> 00:13:42,753 The identification marks 284 00:13:42,822 --> 00:13:44,422 on those warships do not correspond 285 00:13:44,490 --> 00:13:45,756 with any of our records 286 00:13:45,825 --> 00:13:46,990 currently on file. 287 00:13:47,059 --> 00:13:48,326 My fighter was attached 288 00:13:48,394 --> 00:13:49,727 to one of those warships 289 00:13:49,795 --> 00:13:50,728 when it jumped. 290 00:13:50,796 --> 00:13:53,264 This is what I encountered 291 00:13:53,333 --> 00:13:56,100 when we jumped back into normal space. 292 00:14:11,718 --> 00:14:13,651 Male voice over radio: We surrender! 293 00:14:13,720 --> 00:14:15,853 Please, we've done nothing! 294 00:14:15,921 --> 00:14:17,187 Take whatever you want, 295 00:14:17,257 --> 00:14:19,357 but please, we've got children on board! 296 00:14:19,425 --> 00:14:20,358 Don't you understand? 297 00:14:20,426 --> 00:14:22,360 We've got children on board! We-- 298 00:14:34,774 --> 00:14:38,609 Any...reactions, Ambassador? 299 00:14:44,484 --> 00:14:45,750 No. 300 00:14:45,818 --> 00:14:48,185 Not until I speak with my government. 301 00:14:48,254 --> 00:14:50,588 Well, when you do... 302 00:14:50,657 --> 00:14:53,457 Relay the following message to them. 303 00:14:56,996 --> 00:14:59,597 The Centauri government has lashed out 304 00:14:59,666 --> 00:15:01,932 at its fellow members of the alliance 305 00:15:02,001 --> 00:15:05,936 in acts of unjustified aggression. 306 00:15:06,005 --> 00:15:09,774 No, not aggression-- terrorism-- 307 00:15:09,842 --> 00:15:12,443 and there's only one proper response. 308 00:15:12,512 --> 00:15:13,944 Effective immediately, 309 00:15:14,013 --> 00:15:16,280 we will isolate the Centauri Republic 310 00:15:16,349 --> 00:15:18,482 from the company of alliance worlds. 311 00:15:18,551 --> 00:15:22,486 Goods and supplies heading to or from Centauri Prime 312 00:15:22,555 --> 00:15:25,723 will be blocked at every jumpgate and transfer point 313 00:15:25,792 --> 00:15:27,224 in the alliance. 314 00:15:27,293 --> 00:15:29,393 Any Centauri vessel entering or leaving 315 00:15:29,462 --> 00:15:32,730 will be stopped, boarded, and turned back. 316 00:15:32,799 --> 00:15:36,600 If they resist, they will be fired upon and seized. 317 00:15:36,669 --> 00:15:38,636 A blockade? 318 00:15:38,705 --> 00:15:40,137 Which will continue 319 00:15:40,206 --> 00:15:42,406 until such time as your government 320 00:15:42,475 --> 00:15:43,907 acknowledges and apologizes 321 00:15:43,976 --> 00:15:45,909 for these attacks... 322 00:15:45,978 --> 00:15:47,945 And provides reparations. 323 00:15:48,013 --> 00:15:50,614 As of right now, 324 00:15:50,683 --> 00:15:54,552 the Centauri Republic stands alone. 325 00:15:59,992 --> 00:16:01,426 What is taking them so long? 326 00:16:01,494 --> 00:16:03,928 They said they would get back to me hours ago. 327 00:16:03,996 --> 00:16:04,929 Did you give them copies of the evidence? 328 00:16:04,997 --> 00:16:06,431 Yes. 329 00:16:06,499 --> 00:16:07,932 And they understood 330 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,200 there was another council meeting 331 00:16:09,269 --> 00:16:10,801 in less than an hour, hmm? 332 00:16:10,870 --> 00:16:12,136 Yes. 333 00:16:12,205 --> 00:16:13,837 Then what is taking them so long? 334 00:16:13,906 --> 00:16:14,838 I don't know. 335 00:16:14,907 --> 00:16:16,207 Maybe they didn't say anything 336 00:16:16,276 --> 00:16:17,208 because they know 337 00:16:17,277 --> 00:16:18,509 the allegations are true. 338 00:16:18,578 --> 00:16:20,010 What are you talking about? 339 00:16:20,080 --> 00:16:22,080 If something like this were going on, 340 00:16:22,148 --> 00:16:24,082 I would know about it. 341 00:16:24,150 --> 00:16:26,250 Besides, in 500 years, the Centauri Republic 342 00:16:26,319 --> 00:16:28,886 has never attacked a civilian target. 343 00:16:28,955 --> 00:16:30,921 Yes, but there were the Narns. 344 00:16:30,990 --> 00:16:33,558 Those were wars of aggression and occupation. 345 00:16:33,626 --> 00:16:35,560 In war, these things happen. 346 00:16:35,628 --> 00:16:37,061 We are not at war. 347 00:16:37,130 --> 00:16:38,929 We do not strike first, 348 00:16:38,998 --> 00:16:41,932 and we do not blow up cargo transports 349 00:16:42,001 --> 00:16:43,568 like pirates or barbarians. 350 00:16:43,636 --> 00:16:45,803 How do you explain the records, then? 351 00:16:45,871 --> 00:16:47,871 Prime Minister Mollari. 352 00:16:47,940 --> 00:16:48,872 Ah, minister, good. 353 00:16:48,941 --> 00:16:50,541 Did you see the regent? 354 00:16:50,610 --> 00:16:52,210 I did. He has finished 355 00:16:52,278 --> 00:16:54,545 going over the material you sent along. 356 00:16:54,614 --> 00:16:55,546 He pronounced it 357 00:16:55,615 --> 00:16:57,881 the most clever fraud he'd ever seen. 358 00:16:57,950 --> 00:17:00,218 I must concur. 359 00:17:00,286 --> 00:17:03,721 We believe there are 2 possible explanations. 360 00:17:03,789 --> 00:17:07,091 One--the material is a deliberate forgery-- 361 00:17:07,160 --> 00:17:08,092 no, no, no. 362 00:17:08,161 --> 00:17:10,394 I can't accept that. I know Lennier. 363 00:17:10,463 --> 00:17:12,230 If he says he was there, 364 00:17:12,298 --> 00:17:15,032 that he saw these things, then he saw them. 365 00:17:15,101 --> 00:17:16,734 Which leaves option number 2-- 366 00:17:16,802 --> 00:17:20,037 that the entire incident was staged for his benefit, 367 00:17:20,106 --> 00:17:21,506 using materials and ships 368 00:17:21,574 --> 00:17:23,807 we left behind on the Narn homeworld. 369 00:17:23,876 --> 00:17:26,410 We checked the inventory of resources, and-- 370 00:17:26,479 --> 00:17:27,411 but there are so many ships 371 00:17:27,480 --> 00:17:28,546 in the records. 372 00:17:28,615 --> 00:17:29,547 The Narns couldn't have 373 00:17:29,616 --> 00:17:31,081 that many of our ships. 374 00:17:31,151 --> 00:17:34,385 It's a very simple matter to take a cast off hulls 375 00:17:34,454 --> 00:17:36,220 of ships damaged during the war 376 00:17:36,289 --> 00:17:38,122 and retrofit them onto Narn vessels. 377 00:17:38,191 --> 00:17:41,125 Minister, the attack we saw could not have been faked. 378 00:17:41,194 --> 00:17:42,460 We agree. It was a genuine attack 379 00:17:42,529 --> 00:17:44,762 on a civilian transport, 380 00:17:44,830 --> 00:17:47,097 but the Narns have always been willing 381 00:17:47,167 --> 00:17:48,432 to sacrifice innocent lives... 382 00:17:48,501 --> 00:17:50,934 As long as we get the blame for it. 383 00:17:51,003 --> 00:17:52,603 Clearly, they sent a signal 384 00:17:52,672 --> 00:17:55,573 they knew would lure Ranger Lennier 385 00:17:55,642 --> 00:17:57,241 to a predetermined location, 386 00:17:57,310 --> 00:17:58,576 then picked him up 387 00:17:58,645 --> 00:18:00,744 and simply ferried him from place to place, 388 00:18:00,813 --> 00:18:02,913 showing him what they wanted him to see, 389 00:18:02,982 --> 00:18:05,749 knowing he would bring it back to Babylon 5. 390 00:18:05,818 --> 00:18:08,252 Because his character's above reproach, 391 00:18:08,321 --> 00:18:11,389 he is the perfect vessel for their misinformation. 392 00:18:11,457 --> 00:18:12,890 Assuming you are correct, 393 00:18:12,958 --> 00:18:14,725 what do we tell the council? 394 00:18:14,794 --> 00:18:16,561 They are waiting for a reply. 395 00:18:16,629 --> 00:18:19,564 The regent has drafted a response. 396 00:18:19,632 --> 00:18:22,733 [Gavel pounding] 397 00:18:22,802 --> 00:18:27,071 Item one: The Centauri Republic 398 00:18:27,139 --> 00:18:28,573 categorically denies 399 00:18:28,641 --> 00:18:31,008 any involvement with these attacks. 400 00:18:31,077 --> 00:18:36,447 We are the victims-- victims of an elaborate hoax. 401 00:18:36,516 --> 00:18:39,250 We will identify those responsible 402 00:18:39,319 --> 00:18:42,920 when more information is at hand. 403 00:18:42,988 --> 00:18:46,591 Item 2: The Centauri Republic 404 00:18:46,659 --> 00:18:50,428 will not be threatened or intimidated by anyone, 405 00:18:50,496 --> 00:18:51,429 including those 406 00:18:51,497 --> 00:18:55,099 we might once have considered friends. 407 00:18:55,167 --> 00:18:57,935 As a result, effective immediately, 408 00:18:58,003 --> 00:19:00,671 we are withdrawing from the alliance. 409 00:19:00,740 --> 00:19:05,142 [Council murmuring] 410 00:19:05,211 --> 00:19:07,511 And finally, item 3: 411 00:19:07,580 --> 00:19:09,179 The Republic does not recognize 412 00:19:09,249 --> 00:19:11,415 the legality of this blockade, 413 00:19:11,484 --> 00:19:13,917 and thus will not be limited by it. 414 00:19:13,986 --> 00:19:15,419 From now on, 415 00:19:15,488 --> 00:19:19,257 all Centauri transports entering into alliance space 416 00:19:19,325 --> 00:19:23,261 will be accompanied by one of our finest warships. 417 00:19:23,329 --> 00:19:26,430 Anyone firing on one of our ships 418 00:19:26,499 --> 00:19:31,435 will be considered committing an act of war... 419 00:19:31,504 --> 00:19:34,639 And we will respond appropriately. 420 00:19:36,175 --> 00:19:37,275 Ambassador-- 421 00:19:37,343 --> 00:19:39,343 that is all I came to say. 422 00:19:39,412 --> 00:19:40,344 As for myself, 423 00:19:40,413 --> 00:19:42,112 I will be taking the first transport 424 00:19:42,181 --> 00:19:44,114 back to Centauri Prime 425 00:19:44,183 --> 00:19:46,116 for further consultations with my government 426 00:19:46,185 --> 00:19:47,351 concerning the situation here. 427 00:19:47,420 --> 00:19:49,953 Londo... 428 00:19:50,022 --> 00:19:51,622 The council is satisfied 429 00:19:51,691 --> 00:19:52,623 that your government 430 00:19:52,692 --> 00:19:54,492 is behind these attacks. 431 00:19:54,560 --> 00:19:56,360 You cannot just walk away from this one. 432 00:19:56,429 --> 00:19:58,562 Strange. I thought I was doing just that. 433 00:19:58,631 --> 00:20:00,230 If you leave Babylon 5, 434 00:20:00,300 --> 00:20:02,566 you won't be allowed back on again 435 00:20:02,635 --> 00:20:04,568 until this crisis is resolved. 436 00:20:04,637 --> 00:20:07,605 Perhaps... Not even then. 437 00:20:09,542 --> 00:20:12,810 Well, then, if that is what you want... 438 00:20:12,878 --> 00:20:15,179 I guess I won't be coming back. 439 00:20:15,247 --> 00:20:18,015 Meanwhile, remember what I said. 440 00:20:18,083 --> 00:20:21,652 Any attack on our ships-- any attack-- 441 00:20:21,721 --> 00:20:24,254 will be considered an act of war. 442 00:20:24,324 --> 00:20:26,056 Vir. 443 00:20:26,125 --> 00:20:27,725 [Murmuring] 444 00:20:32,398 --> 00:20:34,832 Book me on the first ship out of here. 445 00:20:34,900 --> 00:20:37,668 I have to get back home as soon as possible. 446 00:20:37,737 --> 00:20:38,736 Londo, maybe you shouldn't. 447 00:20:38,805 --> 00:20:39,903 You heard what he said. 448 00:20:39,972 --> 00:20:41,004 They're serious. 449 00:20:41,073 --> 00:20:42,840 Of course they're serious, and so are we. 450 00:20:42,908 --> 00:20:45,142 And when we show them we are not responsible, 451 00:20:45,211 --> 00:20:47,010 they will back down, even apologize, 452 00:20:47,079 --> 00:20:50,147 but I can't do that here. I have to go home. 453 00:20:50,216 --> 00:20:52,683 All right, but I'm going to go with you. 454 00:20:52,752 --> 00:20:55,185 No. Vir, it is important that you stay here. 455 00:20:55,254 --> 00:20:57,187 We need someone close at hand 456 00:20:57,256 --> 00:21:00,023 to show them the truth when it comes along, 457 00:21:00,092 --> 00:21:02,860 to represent the Centauri while I am locked out. 458 00:21:02,928 --> 00:21:05,195 Don't worry. I won't be gone long. 459 00:21:05,264 --> 00:21:07,365 Just get me on that ship. 460 00:21:16,942 --> 00:21:18,542 [Door dings] 461 00:21:18,611 --> 00:21:20,010 Enter. 462 00:21:24,950 --> 00:21:25,983 G'Kar, Lennier told me 463 00:21:26,051 --> 00:21:27,685 you wanted to speak with me. 464 00:21:28,788 --> 00:21:29,854 Please. 465 00:21:33,626 --> 00:21:35,225 I wanted you to know 466 00:21:35,294 --> 00:21:37,395 that when Mollari leaves Babylon 5, 467 00:21:37,463 --> 00:21:40,631 I will be going with him to the Centauri homeworld. 468 00:21:40,700 --> 00:21:42,633 What? Why? 469 00:21:42,702 --> 00:21:44,635 You said he needed a bodyguard 470 00:21:44,704 --> 00:21:46,136 the last time he went home, 471 00:21:46,205 --> 00:21:47,304 and you were right. 472 00:21:47,373 --> 00:21:49,573 If our assumption is correct, 473 00:21:49,642 --> 00:21:51,575 and he truly does not know 474 00:21:51,644 --> 00:21:53,076 that his government is behind these attacks, 475 00:21:53,145 --> 00:21:55,679 if they have deliberately kept him out of it-- 476 00:21:55,748 --> 00:21:57,347 they have. They must have. 477 00:21:57,417 --> 00:21:58,682 Londo would never approve 478 00:21:58,751 --> 00:22:00,651 of random attacks on civilian targets. 479 00:22:00,720 --> 00:22:03,253 Which is why he may be in even greater danger 480 00:22:03,322 --> 00:22:04,789 once he returns home. 481 00:22:04,857 --> 00:22:07,792 Say what you want about him-- and I can say quite a bit-- 482 00:22:07,860 --> 00:22:09,794 he is relentless. Sooner or later, 483 00:22:09,862 --> 00:22:12,296 he will find out what's going on, 484 00:22:12,364 --> 00:22:14,965 and I believe he will try to stop it. 485 00:22:15,034 --> 00:22:16,300 In the long run, 486 00:22:16,368 --> 00:22:19,002 he may be our only hope of ending this. 487 00:22:19,071 --> 00:22:21,338 He must be protected at all costs. 488 00:22:21,407 --> 00:22:22,840 Have you told him this yet? 489 00:22:22,909 --> 00:22:27,110 No. I was thinking of making it a surprise. 490 00:22:27,179 --> 00:22:30,113 I even booked the seat right next to his. 491 00:22:30,182 --> 00:22:32,850 It will give me someone to talk to during the flight. 492 00:22:32,919 --> 00:22:35,185 Londo once told me he hates it 493 00:22:35,254 --> 00:22:36,654 when people talk to him 494 00:22:36,722 --> 00:22:39,323 on long flights. He prefers to sleep. 495 00:22:39,391 --> 00:22:41,859 I know. 496 00:22:41,928 --> 00:22:43,561 [Chuckling] 497 00:22:43,629 --> 00:22:48,065 Well, I should pack. Thank you for coming, Delenn. 498 00:22:49,435 --> 00:22:54,371 G'Kar, realize that if this does come to war, 499 00:22:54,440 --> 00:22:57,341 you will be alone on the Centauri homeworld. 500 00:22:57,409 --> 00:23:00,410 There is nothing we can do to help you 501 00:23:00,480 --> 00:23:01,912 if things go badly. 502 00:23:03,115 --> 00:23:05,115 I know. 503 00:23:09,589 --> 00:23:12,923 These are the latest chapters of my book. 504 00:23:12,992 --> 00:23:16,093 I tried to set right a few of the things 505 00:23:16,161 --> 00:23:18,261 at the beginning of the book, 506 00:23:18,330 --> 00:23:20,931 written when I was a much angrier person 507 00:23:21,000 --> 00:23:22,933 than I am now. 508 00:23:23,002 --> 00:23:27,137 If things should, as you say, go...Badly... 509 00:23:28,140 --> 00:23:31,709 Will you see to it that these reach Narn? 510 00:23:34,013 --> 00:23:35,278 I will. 511 00:23:35,347 --> 00:23:36,747 Thank you. 512 00:23:38,651 --> 00:23:40,417 Good-bye, Delenn. 513 00:23:40,486 --> 00:23:44,421 G'Kar, have I ever told you 514 00:23:44,490 --> 00:23:47,090 that you are one of the finest writers 515 00:23:47,159 --> 00:23:48,926 I have ever met, 516 00:23:48,995 --> 00:23:51,929 and that it has been an honor 517 00:23:51,998 --> 00:23:54,565 to work beside you in the alliance? 518 00:23:54,634 --> 00:23:57,434 Not in words... 519 00:23:57,503 --> 00:24:00,771 But the thing about losing one eye 520 00:24:00,840 --> 00:24:02,806 is that it makes you 521 00:24:02,875 --> 00:24:05,809 look deeply into the eyes of another. 522 00:24:07,513 --> 00:24:09,279 I found in yours 523 00:24:09,348 --> 00:24:12,950 all of the thanks I will ever require 524 00:24:13,019 --> 00:24:17,021 in this life or in any other. 525 00:24:35,808 --> 00:24:36,907 Zack. Yes, sir? 526 00:24:36,976 --> 00:24:37,908 Have you been able 527 00:24:37,977 --> 00:24:38,909 to get a hold of Garibaldi yet? 528 00:24:38,978 --> 00:24:41,244 No. I've been trying for the last hour. 529 00:24:41,313 --> 00:24:43,080 He isn't even answering his link. 530 00:24:43,148 --> 00:24:44,915 Find him. Get him to my quarters asap. 531 00:24:44,984 --> 00:24:46,617 This is important. Yes, sir. 532 00:24:46,686 --> 00:24:48,786 [Door dings] 533 00:24:50,356 --> 00:24:52,089 [Ding] 534 00:24:54,861 --> 00:24:56,126 [Ding] 535 00:24:56,195 --> 00:24:57,962 Yeah, yeah. Who is it? 536 00:24:58,030 --> 00:25:01,298 Zack: Michael, it's me. Come on, open up the door. 537 00:25:02,869 --> 00:25:05,803 Just, uh... 538 00:25:05,872 --> 00:25:09,640 Just a second. Just one second. 539 00:25:13,212 --> 00:25:14,277 Open. 540 00:25:15,214 --> 00:25:16,647 Michael, where the hell you been? 541 00:25:16,716 --> 00:25:18,649 Sheridan's been trying to get a hold of you 542 00:25:18,718 --> 00:25:20,450 for over an hour. 543 00:25:20,520 --> 00:25:22,152 I, uh... Fell asleep. 544 00:25:22,221 --> 00:25:23,153 I was tired. 545 00:25:23,222 --> 00:25:24,622 I work hard. I'm entitled. 546 00:25:24,690 --> 00:25:26,824 Yeah, well, he said it's important. 547 00:25:26,893 --> 00:25:29,627 [Chuckling] 548 00:25:29,695 --> 00:25:32,830 Tell me when it is ever not important. 549 00:25:32,899 --> 00:25:34,164 Please, just tell me. 550 00:25:34,233 --> 00:25:36,166 When is it ever not important? 551 00:25:36,235 --> 00:25:37,334 Go ahead, take your time. 552 00:25:37,403 --> 00:25:38,702 I can wait. 553 00:25:38,771 --> 00:25:39,937 Oh, no, that's right, 554 00:25:40,006 --> 00:25:42,472 I can't wait, because it's important. 555 00:25:42,542 --> 00:25:44,107 You're being awfully cranky, Michael. 556 00:25:44,176 --> 00:25:45,776 You been taking your vitamins? 557 00:25:45,845 --> 00:25:47,611 Will you give it a rest, huh? 558 00:25:47,680 --> 00:25:49,446 I just figured maybe you could use 559 00:25:49,515 --> 00:25:51,715 a little more vitamin c in your diet. 560 00:25:51,784 --> 00:25:53,884 Here, catch. 561 00:25:53,953 --> 00:25:56,186 Oh, sorry. That was my fastball. 562 00:25:56,255 --> 00:25:57,655 Try this one. 563 00:26:01,694 --> 00:26:03,861 Your hand-eye coordination sucks. 564 00:26:03,930 --> 00:26:05,863 I told you, I was asleep. 565 00:26:05,932 --> 00:26:06,864 You're drunk. 566 00:26:06,933 --> 00:26:07,865 Ah, bull. 567 00:26:07,934 --> 00:26:09,232 Oh, yeah? 568 00:26:09,301 --> 00:26:11,234 Come over here where I can smell your breath 569 00:26:11,303 --> 00:26:12,903 and say that. 570 00:26:12,972 --> 00:26:13,904 I don't have to prove anything 571 00:26:13,973 --> 00:26:15,505 to you, all right? 572 00:26:17,209 --> 00:26:20,811 You picked a great time for this, Michael. 573 00:26:20,880 --> 00:26:22,145 Don't. Don't you dare 574 00:26:22,214 --> 00:26:24,381 get self-righteous on me. 575 00:26:24,450 --> 00:26:26,717 You are the last person on this station 576 00:26:26,786 --> 00:26:28,719 to get self-righteous with anybody. 577 00:26:28,788 --> 00:26:29,720 You had a lot of problems 578 00:26:29,789 --> 00:26:31,388 before you came here, 579 00:26:31,457 --> 00:26:32,723 and I know you had some problems 580 00:26:32,792 --> 00:26:34,725 after you got here, too, 581 00:26:34,794 --> 00:26:37,160 but did I say anything to you about it? No. 582 00:26:37,229 --> 00:26:38,829 You want to know why? 583 00:26:38,898 --> 00:26:40,598 Because I knew you would work it out, 584 00:26:40,666 --> 00:26:41,865 and you always did. 585 00:26:41,934 --> 00:26:43,200 You have no idea 586 00:26:43,268 --> 00:26:46,637 what I go through here every day. 587 00:26:46,706 --> 00:26:48,606 The hassles, the problems, 588 00:26:48,674 --> 00:26:49,607 the pressures, 589 00:26:49,675 --> 00:26:51,775 the things that people do to me. 590 00:26:51,844 --> 00:26:54,444 And why the hell am I justifying myself 591 00:26:54,513 --> 00:26:56,279 to you? To you? 592 00:26:56,348 --> 00:26:58,782 No. As far as I'm concerned, Zack, 593 00:26:58,851 --> 00:27:00,618 you got no basis 594 00:27:00,686 --> 00:27:02,786 for taking the moral high ground with me. 595 00:27:02,855 --> 00:27:04,788 No basis at all. 596 00:27:14,700 --> 00:27:16,700 Oh, what the hell is that? 597 00:27:16,769 --> 00:27:18,002 If you want to hurt me, 598 00:27:18,070 --> 00:27:20,303 there's a cleaner and faster way of doing it. 599 00:27:20,372 --> 00:27:21,304 Hell, you might even 600 00:27:21,373 --> 00:27:22,973 think about it for yourself. 601 00:27:23,042 --> 00:27:24,642 It's a hell of a lot more efficient 602 00:27:24,710 --> 00:27:25,643 than the road you're on, 603 00:27:25,711 --> 00:27:26,977 and you'll take fewer people with you 604 00:27:27,046 --> 00:27:28,646 when you go. 605 00:27:28,714 --> 00:27:29,847 Being a little melodramatic, 606 00:27:29,915 --> 00:27:31,815 aren't you? 607 00:27:33,218 --> 00:27:35,152 You're an alcoholic, Michael. 608 00:27:35,220 --> 00:27:37,487 You can't just have a few drinks 609 00:27:37,556 --> 00:27:38,822 and get over it. 610 00:27:38,891 --> 00:27:41,659 You can't justify it or explain it. 611 00:27:41,727 --> 00:27:44,161 You can't play the "feel sorry for me" game 612 00:27:44,229 --> 00:27:45,829 or "you're no better" game, 613 00:27:45,898 --> 00:27:47,497 and if I'm pissed at you, 614 00:27:47,566 --> 00:27:49,166 it's because I'm your friend, 615 00:27:49,234 --> 00:27:51,835 and I know what you've been through to get here. 616 00:27:51,904 --> 00:27:53,671 I've been through the same thing myself, 617 00:27:53,739 --> 00:27:57,007 and I don't want to see you throw it all away. 618 00:27:58,911 --> 00:28:00,844 You gonna turn me in? 619 00:28:04,583 --> 00:28:06,116 I don't know. 620 00:28:06,185 --> 00:28:08,451 If you don't know, then just-- 621 00:28:08,520 --> 00:28:10,954 just...just give me 622 00:28:11,023 --> 00:28:13,090 a little bit more time, Zack. 623 00:28:13,159 --> 00:28:14,758 If you turn me in, 624 00:28:14,827 --> 00:28:15,959 they're gonna drop-kick my butt, 625 00:28:16,028 --> 00:28:17,961 and I can kiss my career good-bye 626 00:28:18,030 --> 00:28:19,262 before I have a chance 627 00:28:19,331 --> 00:28:20,998 to fix anything. 628 00:28:22,168 --> 00:28:23,767 I just need a little bit more time, 629 00:28:23,836 --> 00:28:24,968 that's all... 630 00:28:25,037 --> 00:28:26,937 Just to work some things out. 631 00:28:28,540 --> 00:28:29,940 All right. 632 00:28:32,544 --> 00:28:33,977 Get your stuff. 633 00:28:34,046 --> 00:28:36,814 We'll stop by security and pick up some oxy pills 634 00:28:36,882 --> 00:28:38,816 and get you into shape. 635 00:28:38,884 --> 00:28:40,784 Go on. 636 00:28:50,029 --> 00:28:52,229 We're in a critical situation here, Michael. 637 00:28:52,297 --> 00:28:54,598 Virtually all the Centauri deep-range transports 638 00:28:54,666 --> 00:28:56,600 are accompanied by warships. 639 00:28:56,668 --> 00:28:58,602 On our side, the alliance worlds 640 00:28:58,670 --> 00:28:59,603 have stationed cruisers 641 00:28:59,671 --> 00:29:01,471 at their local jump points, 642 00:29:01,540 --> 00:29:02,806 ready to open fire 643 00:29:02,875 --> 00:29:04,341 the second the Centauri come through. 644 00:29:04,409 --> 00:29:08,145 It's a powder keg just waiting to go off. 645 00:29:08,214 --> 00:29:09,646 I know. This is bad, John. 646 00:29:09,715 --> 00:29:11,314 What are we gonna do about it? 647 00:29:11,383 --> 00:29:14,417 The Centauri have an ego 648 00:29:14,486 --> 00:29:16,486 about as big as the galactic core, 649 00:29:16,555 --> 00:29:18,822 but they're not stupid. 650 00:29:18,891 --> 00:29:21,324 Now, if they come out of hyperspace 651 00:29:21,393 --> 00:29:24,661 and see several Drazi or Brakiri warships 652 00:29:24,730 --> 00:29:26,496 waiting for them, they're gonna open fire 653 00:29:26,565 --> 00:29:28,732 because they think they can handle it. 654 00:29:28,801 --> 00:29:30,067 And they're probably right. 655 00:29:30,136 --> 00:29:32,035 They got some pretty solid armaments on their side. 656 00:29:32,104 --> 00:29:33,703 Exactly, but even the Centauri 657 00:29:33,773 --> 00:29:35,038 will hesitate 658 00:29:35,107 --> 00:29:36,874 with a half a dozen White Stars 659 00:29:36,942 --> 00:29:38,041 waiting for them, 660 00:29:38,110 --> 00:29:40,377 and that is where you come in. 661 00:29:40,445 --> 00:29:41,711 I've got the Rangers 662 00:29:41,781 --> 00:29:44,047 keeping tabs on the Centauri. 663 00:29:44,116 --> 00:29:46,483 They will relay that information to you, 664 00:29:46,551 --> 00:29:47,818 you will coordinate it 665 00:29:47,887 --> 00:29:49,153 so that we know 666 00:29:49,221 --> 00:29:50,821 where they are at all times. 667 00:29:50,890 --> 00:29:52,656 It's not a problem. Then what? 668 00:29:52,724 --> 00:29:54,158 As soon as you know 669 00:29:54,226 --> 00:29:55,325 when they're going to jump 670 00:29:55,394 --> 00:29:57,494 into alliance space, you let me know, 671 00:29:57,562 --> 00:29:59,496 and we'll get as many White Stars 672 00:29:59,564 --> 00:30:01,165 as we can into the area. 673 00:30:01,233 --> 00:30:02,332 We'll create a buffer zone 674 00:30:02,401 --> 00:30:03,600 between the 2 sides, 675 00:30:03,669 --> 00:30:04,935 enforcing the blockade 676 00:30:05,004 --> 00:30:06,603 and turning the Centauri around 677 00:30:06,672 --> 00:30:07,604 while making sure 678 00:30:07,673 --> 00:30:10,207 our guys don't open fire first. 679 00:30:10,276 --> 00:30:14,711 It sounds... Unbelievably ugly. 680 00:30:14,780 --> 00:30:16,513 I know. 681 00:30:16,581 --> 00:30:19,316 Hey, I'm just trying to pull this situation 682 00:30:19,384 --> 00:30:21,318 back from the brink. 683 00:30:21,386 --> 00:30:22,485 Delenn is on the line 684 00:30:22,554 --> 00:30:24,721 to the Grey Council right now, 685 00:30:24,790 --> 00:30:25,722 to see if the Minbari government 686 00:30:25,791 --> 00:30:28,358 can talk some sense into them, 687 00:30:28,427 --> 00:30:30,694 but I'm not holding out any hope. 688 00:30:30,762 --> 00:30:32,362 No. Michael, this may be our only chance 689 00:30:32,431 --> 00:30:34,531 to avoid a shooting war. 690 00:30:34,599 --> 00:30:36,533 That's why it is so important 691 00:30:36,601 --> 00:30:38,202 that you get that information to us 692 00:30:38,270 --> 00:30:40,370 as fast as you can, so that we have time 693 00:30:40,439 --> 00:30:42,172 to get the White Stars in position. 694 00:30:46,611 --> 00:30:48,545 You can rely on me. 695 00:30:48,613 --> 00:30:50,180 I'll get it done. 696 00:31:07,967 --> 00:31:10,901 I don't like the looks of this at all, G'Kar. 697 00:31:10,970 --> 00:31:13,070 Now you know what it feels like. 698 00:31:13,138 --> 00:31:16,240 I have seen this view of your warships many times. 699 00:31:16,308 --> 00:31:20,344 I didn't like it then, and I like it even less now. 700 00:31:26,485 --> 00:31:28,252 Ah, Prime Minister. Welcome back. 701 00:31:28,320 --> 00:31:29,920 I was hoping you'd return home, 702 00:31:29,989 --> 00:31:31,755 get out of the line of fire. 703 00:31:31,823 --> 00:31:34,024 Thank you, but I'd rather there wasn't a line of fire. 704 00:31:34,093 --> 00:31:36,526 Is that why you brought it along, 705 00:31:36,595 --> 00:31:38,628 to hear our terms? 706 00:31:38,697 --> 00:31:40,931 No. He is still here as my bodyguard, that's all. 707 00:31:41,000 --> 00:31:42,199 Where I go, he goes. 708 00:31:42,268 --> 00:31:43,633 My condolences. 709 00:31:43,702 --> 00:31:47,470 Thank you. It's a burden, but I've come to accept it. 710 00:31:47,539 --> 00:31:49,139 Minister, I would like to see the regent 711 00:31:49,208 --> 00:31:50,840 as soon as possible. 712 00:31:50,910 --> 00:31:53,043 I'm afraid the regent is otherwise engaged, 713 00:31:53,112 --> 00:31:54,544 and will be for some time. 714 00:31:54,613 --> 00:31:56,479 Minister, you cannot deny me access to-- 715 00:31:56,548 --> 00:31:57,981 no one is denying you anything, 716 00:31:58,050 --> 00:31:59,049 Prime Minister, 717 00:31:59,118 --> 00:32:00,217 but there is a time and a place 718 00:32:00,286 --> 00:32:02,386 and a way of doing things. 719 00:32:02,454 --> 00:32:04,054 When the time is right, 720 00:32:04,123 --> 00:32:05,722 you will see the regent. 721 00:32:05,791 --> 00:32:06,723 Meanwhile, I suggest 722 00:32:06,792 --> 00:32:08,392 you retire to your quarters. 723 00:32:08,460 --> 00:32:09,393 It's late. 724 00:32:09,461 --> 00:32:11,028 I'm sure you'd like to freshen up... 725 00:32:11,096 --> 00:32:12,029 Both of you. 726 00:32:12,097 --> 00:32:15,598 It's a natural musk. I rather enjoy it. 727 00:32:15,667 --> 00:32:16,766 I was noticing there are 728 00:32:16,835 --> 00:32:18,402 a few more guards around here than normal. 729 00:32:18,470 --> 00:32:19,403 Yes. We've increased security 730 00:32:19,471 --> 00:32:20,404 throughout the palace 731 00:32:20,472 --> 00:32:21,405 for obvious reasons. 732 00:32:21,473 --> 00:32:23,073 So, while we are willing to tolerate 733 00:32:23,142 --> 00:32:24,241 the presence of your companion 734 00:32:24,310 --> 00:32:25,409 for your sake, 735 00:32:25,477 --> 00:32:27,010 understand that if he's seen walking 736 00:32:27,079 --> 00:32:28,912 anywhere in the palace by himself, 737 00:32:28,981 --> 00:32:30,414 he will be shot on sight. 738 00:32:30,482 --> 00:32:31,648 Be careful, minister. 739 00:32:31,716 --> 00:32:34,318 We don't want my companion to get the wrong idea. 740 00:32:34,386 --> 00:32:36,553 We don't normally treat our guests so badly. 741 00:32:36,621 --> 00:32:37,687 Yes, you do. 742 00:32:37,756 --> 00:32:39,356 Shut up. 743 00:32:39,425 --> 00:32:40,991 Just trying to help. 744 00:32:49,134 --> 00:32:50,067 Radio: This is White Star 43 745 00:32:50,135 --> 00:32:52,069 to Michael Garibaldi. 746 00:32:52,137 --> 00:32:54,237 We have an urgent message on Centauri movements. 747 00:32:54,306 --> 00:32:55,939 Please respond. 748 00:32:56,008 --> 00:32:58,308 I repeat. This is White Star 43. 749 00:32:58,377 --> 00:32:59,977 We have an urgent message 750 00:33:00,045 --> 00:33:01,945 concerning the movements of Centauri warships. 751 00:33:02,014 --> 00:33:03,947 Please respond. 752 00:33:04,016 --> 00:33:05,782 All right, we're going in after them, 753 00:33:05,851 --> 00:33:07,617 alone if we have to. 754 00:33:07,686 --> 00:33:09,619 Uploading data to your system. 755 00:33:09,688 --> 00:33:10,787 When you get this message, 756 00:33:10,856 --> 00:33:11,788 please inform President Sheridan 757 00:33:11,857 --> 00:33:14,791 as fast as you can. White Star 43 out. 758 00:33:22,834 --> 00:33:23,766 Drazi blockade squadron 759 00:33:23,835 --> 00:33:25,902 to Centauri transports and warships. 760 00:33:25,971 --> 00:33:27,704 You are ordered to turn back 761 00:33:27,772 --> 00:33:30,140 or prepare to be boarded. 762 00:33:35,847 --> 00:33:37,780 This is your last warning. 763 00:33:37,849 --> 00:33:39,449 You will surrender your ships 764 00:33:39,518 --> 00:33:42,386 and prepare to be boarded. 765 00:33:42,454 --> 00:33:45,055 This is White Star 43 766 00:33:45,124 --> 00:33:46,089 to Drazi and Centauri vessels. 767 00:33:46,158 --> 00:33:47,424 Hold your fire! 768 00:33:47,493 --> 00:33:49,526 I repeat, hold your fire! 769 00:34:02,240 --> 00:34:03,306 [Door dings] 770 00:34:05,743 --> 00:34:06,843 Hmm? 771 00:34:06,911 --> 00:34:08,478 [Ding] 772 00:34:15,587 --> 00:34:17,354 [Ding] 773 00:34:22,927 --> 00:34:24,494 Yes? 774 00:34:35,607 --> 00:34:37,540 It was Zack. He-- 775 00:34:39,277 --> 00:34:41,811 you should get dressed. 776 00:34:41,880 --> 00:34:43,213 It's started. 777 00:34:46,351 --> 00:34:48,118 What do you mean, you can't put me in touch 778 00:34:48,186 --> 00:34:49,252 with the Prime Minister? 779 00:34:49,321 --> 00:34:51,254 I'm sorry, but he's unavailable. 780 00:34:51,323 --> 00:34:52,955 You'll have to try back later. 781 00:34:53,025 --> 00:34:55,625 Wait a second! This is important. 782 00:34:55,693 --> 00:34:58,428 I think he would want to know about this. 783 00:34:58,497 --> 00:35:00,630 We are aware of the situation. 784 00:35:00,698 --> 00:35:02,965 There is no need for overreaction. 785 00:35:03,035 --> 00:35:04,967 We will inform Prime Minister Mollari 786 00:35:05,037 --> 00:35:06,302 of all the details 787 00:35:06,371 --> 00:35:08,638 when he is available. Good day. 788 00:35:08,706 --> 00:35:11,207 Yes, but do-- do--ohh! 789 00:35:11,276 --> 00:35:12,342 Ohh! 790 00:35:16,348 --> 00:35:18,381 [Door dings] 791 00:35:18,450 --> 00:35:20,216 Yes? Who is it? 792 00:35:20,285 --> 00:35:21,284 Dr. Franklin. 793 00:35:21,353 --> 00:35:23,553 Oh. Open. 794 00:35:23,621 --> 00:35:24,554 There you are. 795 00:35:24,622 --> 00:35:26,389 I've been looking all over for you. 796 00:35:26,458 --> 00:35:27,890 You weren't in your quarters. 797 00:35:27,959 --> 00:35:30,726 The pass codes for the royal com-system are here. 798 00:35:30,795 --> 00:35:32,395 It doesn't matter. The President said 799 00:35:32,464 --> 00:35:33,396 he wants you out of here 800 00:35:33,465 --> 00:35:35,098 and into new quarters a.S.A.P. 801 00:35:35,167 --> 00:35:36,232 Why? 802 00:35:36,301 --> 00:35:37,233 The council is up in arms 803 00:35:37,302 --> 00:35:38,301 over the fighting. 804 00:35:38,370 --> 00:35:39,302 Centauri cruisers 805 00:35:39,371 --> 00:35:40,803 have taken out several of their ships. 806 00:35:40,872 --> 00:35:41,971 They're gonna take it out on you 807 00:35:42,040 --> 00:35:43,139 if we don't get out of here quietly. 808 00:35:43,208 --> 00:35:44,474 That's why he didn't send security. 809 00:35:44,543 --> 00:35:45,641 The less we draw attention, 810 00:35:45,710 --> 00:35:47,210 the more we can avoid trouble. 811 00:35:47,279 --> 00:35:48,278 Now, come on. 812 00:35:48,346 --> 00:35:50,713 Wait. Londo, he may call. I need to be here. 813 00:35:50,782 --> 00:35:51,714 We will route all your calls 814 00:35:51,783 --> 00:35:54,050 to the new quarters. Now come on. 815 00:36:08,100 --> 00:36:09,732 Walk away, doctor. 816 00:36:09,801 --> 00:36:11,801 I'm afraid I can't do that. 817 00:36:11,869 --> 00:36:14,770 Walk away, and we will not hurt you, 818 00:36:14,839 --> 00:36:16,372 but this one-- 819 00:36:16,441 --> 00:36:18,708 his kind killed over 100 of our people, 820 00:36:18,776 --> 00:36:21,478 and then ran like the cowards they are. 821 00:36:21,546 --> 00:36:24,080 If we can't take our revenge on them, 822 00:36:24,149 --> 00:36:26,382 we will take it out on him. 823 00:36:26,451 --> 00:36:28,518 This man speaks for the Centauri. 824 00:36:28,587 --> 00:36:30,720 He has diplomatic immunity. 825 00:36:30,788 --> 00:36:32,589 We're not diplomats. Ha ha! 826 00:36:32,657 --> 00:36:34,224 All right, fine. 827 00:36:34,292 --> 00:36:36,526 You want him, you gotta go through me. 828 00:36:36,595 --> 00:36:38,394 A fair deal. 829 00:36:38,463 --> 00:36:40,563 Unless, of course, you want Mollari. 830 00:36:40,632 --> 00:36:42,031 I mean, you know, 831 00:36:42,100 --> 00:36:43,466 he's far more responsible, 832 00:36:43,535 --> 00:36:44,700 after all, and-- 833 00:36:48,640 --> 00:36:51,174 come on. Let's go. Come on. 834 00:36:52,744 --> 00:36:54,944 Sheridan: What the hell went wrong? 835 00:36:55,013 --> 00:36:56,879 I don't know. 836 00:36:56,948 --> 00:36:58,914 What do you mean, you don't know? 837 00:36:58,983 --> 00:37:00,082 We did everything we could 838 00:37:00,152 --> 00:37:01,351 to keep track of the Centauri. 839 00:37:01,419 --> 00:37:02,852 Apparently, one of them got past us, 840 00:37:02,920 --> 00:37:03,853 hit the blockade, 841 00:37:03,921 --> 00:37:04,920 opened fire on the Drazi. 842 00:37:04,989 --> 00:37:06,856 Are we sure they fired first? 843 00:37:06,924 --> 00:37:07,857 There's so many rumors floating around, 844 00:37:07,925 --> 00:37:09,626 I can't be sure of anything, 845 00:37:09,694 --> 00:37:10,627 but from what we can tell, 846 00:37:10,695 --> 00:37:11,628 yeah, they fired first. 847 00:37:11,696 --> 00:37:13,696 Perhaps we can speak with them. 848 00:37:13,765 --> 00:37:16,866 I think they're tired of listening, Lennier. 849 00:37:16,934 --> 00:37:17,867 Did you hear? 850 00:37:17,935 --> 00:37:20,370 Did you hear what they did to us? 851 00:37:20,438 --> 00:37:21,371 Yes, we heard. 852 00:37:21,439 --> 00:37:23,540 Then where is the White Star fleet? 853 00:37:23,608 --> 00:37:25,542 You said you would support our actions. 854 00:37:25,610 --> 00:37:28,211 You said you would aid in fighting the Centauri, 855 00:37:28,280 --> 00:37:29,879 but the White Star fleet 856 00:37:29,947 --> 00:37:31,881 is just sitting there, refusing to engage! 857 00:37:31,949 --> 00:37:32,882 We have not yet 858 00:37:32,950 --> 00:37:34,517 ordered them to do so. 859 00:37:34,586 --> 00:37:35,718 Then give the order. 860 00:37:35,787 --> 00:37:37,053 Back away, Ambassador. 861 00:37:37,121 --> 00:37:38,555 Get out of my way. 862 00:37:38,623 --> 00:37:40,223 He's right. Where's the fleet? 863 00:37:40,292 --> 00:37:42,725 All right! Everybody just back off! 864 00:37:42,794 --> 00:37:44,427 Back off?! 865 00:37:44,496 --> 00:37:47,163 [Everyone shouting] 866 00:37:47,232 --> 00:37:48,731 That's enough. 867 00:37:48,800 --> 00:37:52,402 I said that's enough! 868 00:37:54,239 --> 00:37:56,105 Now, we gave you a promise, 869 00:37:56,174 --> 00:37:58,441 and we are bound by that promise, 870 00:37:58,510 --> 00:38:00,510 and damn you for asking for it! 871 00:38:00,579 --> 00:38:02,645 And damn me for agreeing to it. 872 00:38:02,714 --> 00:38:04,480 And damn all of us to hell, 873 00:38:04,549 --> 00:38:06,616 because that is exactly where we're going! 874 00:38:06,685 --> 00:38:10,386 We talked about peace. You didn't want peace. 875 00:38:10,455 --> 00:38:11,987 We talked about cooperation. 876 00:38:12,056 --> 00:38:13,856 You didn't want cooperation! 877 00:38:13,925 --> 00:38:15,525 You want war. 878 00:38:15,594 --> 00:38:17,126 Is that it? 879 00:38:17,195 --> 00:38:22,232 You want a war? Well, you've got a war! 880 00:38:31,409 --> 00:38:33,175 [Knock on door] 881 00:38:33,245 --> 00:38:34,877 No, no, wait. 882 00:38:34,946 --> 00:38:36,379 Who is it? 883 00:38:36,448 --> 00:38:38,381 Minister: Open the door, Prime Minister! 884 00:38:38,450 --> 00:38:40,617 Just a minute. 885 00:38:46,324 --> 00:38:47,257 Londo: Yes? 886 00:38:47,325 --> 00:38:49,225 What is this? 887 00:38:49,294 --> 00:38:51,561 The regent sent me to tell you 888 00:38:51,630 --> 00:38:53,329 that fighting has broken out between our forces 889 00:38:53,398 --> 00:38:55,097 and the interstellar alliance. 890 00:38:55,166 --> 00:38:56,566 I'm also told that they have 891 00:38:56,635 --> 00:38:58,234 followed our declaration of hostilities 892 00:38:58,303 --> 00:39:00,202 with one of their own. 893 00:39:00,272 --> 00:39:01,704 We are now officially at war 894 00:39:01,773 --> 00:39:02,938 with the alliance. 895 00:39:03,007 --> 00:39:04,741 No, no. This can still be stopped. 896 00:39:04,809 --> 00:39:05,975 I will call them. 897 00:39:06,043 --> 00:39:07,310 All communication with Babylon 5 898 00:39:07,379 --> 00:39:10,613 has been cut off, for reasons of security. 899 00:39:10,682 --> 00:39:12,114 For similar reasons, 900 00:39:12,183 --> 00:39:13,283 I'm afraid we must place 901 00:39:13,351 --> 00:39:15,785 your...companion under arrest. 902 00:39:15,853 --> 00:39:19,155 You may have resigned, but he is still 903 00:39:19,223 --> 00:39:21,491 on the advisory board of the alliance. 904 00:39:21,559 --> 00:39:23,993 His very presence represents a threat 905 00:39:24,061 --> 00:39:26,996 to our ability to conduct the war freely 906 00:39:27,064 --> 00:39:28,831 without having our plans compromised. 907 00:39:28,900 --> 00:39:31,267 No. This is most inappropriate. 908 00:39:31,336 --> 00:39:33,436 He will be placed in one of our better cells 909 00:39:33,505 --> 00:39:35,070 until the war is over, 910 00:39:35,139 --> 00:39:36,806 however long that may take. 911 00:39:36,874 --> 00:39:37,807 Guards. 912 00:39:37,875 --> 00:39:39,275 I said no. 913 00:39:39,344 --> 00:39:41,644 He is here as my guest. 914 00:39:41,713 --> 00:39:44,647 These orders come directly from the regent. 915 00:39:44,716 --> 00:39:46,649 To refuse a direct order 916 00:39:46,718 --> 00:39:48,884 carries with it the penalty of death. 917 00:39:48,953 --> 00:39:50,386 It's all right, Mollari. 918 00:39:50,455 --> 00:39:51,721 I have already seen 919 00:39:51,790 --> 00:39:53,189 the inside of your cells. 920 00:39:53,257 --> 00:39:54,357 I doubt that I will see anything now 921 00:39:54,426 --> 00:39:55,625 that I haven't seen before. 922 00:39:55,694 --> 00:39:57,193 You are not going anywhere. 923 00:39:57,261 --> 00:39:59,729 I told you before, where I go, he goes. 924 00:39:59,798 --> 00:40:02,131 And where he goes, I go. 925 00:40:02,200 --> 00:40:03,165 Mollari... 926 00:40:03,234 --> 00:40:04,166 Don't worry. 927 00:40:04,235 --> 00:40:06,669 Even one as arrogant as this 928 00:40:06,738 --> 00:40:09,171 would not take it upon himself 929 00:40:09,240 --> 00:40:11,841 to imprison his own Prime Minister. 930 00:40:11,909 --> 00:40:13,876 [Cell door clangs shut] 931 00:40:24,922 --> 00:40:26,021 Shut up. 932 00:40:26,090 --> 00:40:28,090 I didn't say anything. 933 00:40:33,197 --> 00:40:35,732 Great maker... 934 00:40:35,800 --> 00:40:38,434 Sometimes I feel... 935 00:40:38,503 --> 00:40:42,204 I don't understand anything anymore. 936 00:41:13,271 --> 00:41:14,737 Praying? 937 00:41:15,840 --> 00:41:18,274 Not in the sense you mean it, but... 938 00:41:18,342 --> 00:41:19,909 Yes. 939 00:41:21,846 --> 00:41:23,513 You mind if I join you? 940 00:41:39,397 --> 00:41:42,298 What does the candle represent? 941 00:41:42,366 --> 00:41:43,766 Life. 942 00:41:45,369 --> 00:41:47,303 Whose life? 943 00:41:47,371 --> 00:41:48,805 All life. 944 00:41:48,873 --> 00:41:50,506 Every life. 945 00:41:52,176 --> 00:41:55,812 We are all born as... Molecules... 946 00:41:55,880 --> 00:41:58,815 In the hearts of a billion stars. 947 00:41:58,883 --> 00:42:01,818 Molecules that do not understand politics, 948 00:42:01,886 --> 00:42:05,054 policies, or differences. 949 00:42:06,157 --> 00:42:07,590 Over a billion years, 950 00:42:07,659 --> 00:42:10,593 we foolish molecules forget who we are 951 00:42:10,662 --> 00:42:12,762 and where we came from. 952 00:42:12,831 --> 00:42:15,498 In desperate acts of ego... 953 00:42:15,567 --> 00:42:17,333 We give ourselves names, 954 00:42:17,401 --> 00:42:19,335 fight over lines on maps, 955 00:42:19,403 --> 00:42:21,337 and pretend that our light 956 00:42:21,405 --> 00:42:24,139 is better than everyone else's. 957 00:42:26,578 --> 00:42:29,011 The flame reminds us... 958 00:42:29,080 --> 00:42:31,514 Of the piece of those stars 959 00:42:31,583 --> 00:42:34,016 that lives on inside us. 960 00:42:34,085 --> 00:42:36,486 The spark that tells us... 961 00:42:36,554 --> 00:42:39,555 "You should know better." 962 00:42:39,624 --> 00:42:42,057 The flame also reminds us 963 00:42:42,126 --> 00:42:44,059 that life is precious, 964 00:42:44,128 --> 00:42:46,462 as each flame is unique. 965 00:42:46,531 --> 00:42:48,965 When it goes out, 966 00:42:49,033 --> 00:42:52,034 it's gone forever... 967 00:42:52,103 --> 00:42:54,336 And there will never be another... 968 00:42:54,405 --> 00:42:56,171 Quite like it. 969 00:42:58,810 --> 00:43:01,944 So many candles will go out tonight. 970 00:43:03,781 --> 00:43:06,716 I wonder some days... 971 00:43:06,784 --> 00:43:10,352 If we can see anything at all.