Interludes and Examinations
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Interludes and Examinations is an episode from the third season of the science-fiction television series Babylon 5
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confronts his addiction to stims.
The Shadows have started openly attacking the races of the galaxy, beginning with the Brakiri.
Morden
arrives back on the station, but Londo brushes him off as he's expecting Adira Tyree back on the station too. Morden, who doesn't like being ignored, will do whatever is necessary to eliminate the distraction, and make Londo need him again.
The Brakiri ambassador asks Sheridan for help fighting the Shadows, as they can't manage on their own. Sheridan has already asked the Gaim ambassador to help the Brakiri, but has been turned down, as they don't want to be attacked next, and demand that Sheridan show them that he has greater or equal power to combat the Shadows.
In Medlab, Dr Franklin
is losing his patience and not being very effective. Garibaldi
takes him to task telling him he is not coping well, but Franklin is not receptive. Garibaldi makes preparations to dig deeper into this situation.
Vir has prepared a suite for Londo to receive Adira in.
Delenn
looks over the Shadow attack reports, and tells Sheridan they follow the same non-pattern that was used a thousand years ago. Sheridan hopes to organize the worlds into an alliance to fight the Shadow threat. Sheridan goes to see Kosh and asks for his support in the war, which he (rather cryptically) refuses to give. Sheridan finally loses his temper and shouts at Kosh, telling him the Vorlons need to pull their weight too. They have a brief exchange where Kosh throws him against the wall with a force field. Sheridan keeps coming back though, and finally Kosh agrees to do something. He warns however that there will be a price to pay for his help later, especially when he goes to Z'ha'dum.
The Shadows attack the Brakiri again, but this time jump points appear and Vorlon ships come into the fight. Several Shadow vessels are destroyed, and some Vorlon casualties occur.
Londo waits for Adira to disembark from an incoming ship, but she doesn't appear. Finally a team of medics arrive with her body. Londo suspects Lord Refa
and poison.
Sheridan has a dream in which his father appears to talk to him. Meanwhile Kosh is being attacked by Shadows in his quarters. Sheridan's father tells him he was afraid to do what was required, and its not easy when you have lived a long life to give it up, but he has to go now, just as Kosh is dealt a mortal blow.The last thing that Sheridan's father tells him in his dream is "As long as you're here, I'll always be here".
Garibaldi searches Kosh quarters but can find no evidence of forced entry. His effects are collected and placed on his ship.
Londo talks to Morden about Adira's poisoning, and asks for his help. Morden put himself at Londo's service.
Sheridan talks with Franklin, and Franklin admits to overwork and taking too many stims. He resigns his post as head of Medlab.
Finally Kosh's ship, with his remains on board, departs and heads into the local sun.
Babylon 5
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Dr. FranklinStephen Franklin
Stephen Franklin is a lead character in the fictional universe of the science fiction television series Babylon 5, played by the late Richard Biggs. He serves as the chief medical officer on the Babylon 5 space station.-Personality:...
confronts his addiction to stims.
The Shadows have started openly attacking the races of the galaxy, beginning with the Brakiri.
Morden
Morden (Babylon 5)
Morden is a fictional character in the universe of the science fiction television series Babylon 5, played by Ed Wasser. He is a recurring antagonist in the show.-Overview:...
arrives back on the station, but Londo brushes him off as he's expecting Adira Tyree back on the station too. Morden, who doesn't like being ignored, will do whatever is necessary to eliminate the distraction, and make Londo need him again.
The Brakiri ambassador asks Sheridan for help fighting the Shadows, as they can't manage on their own. Sheridan has already asked the Gaim ambassador to help the Brakiri, but has been turned down, as they don't want to be attacked next, and demand that Sheridan show them that he has greater or equal power to combat the Shadows.
In Medlab, Dr Franklin
Stephen Franklin
Stephen Franklin is a lead character in the fictional universe of the science fiction television series Babylon 5, played by the late Richard Biggs. He serves as the chief medical officer on the Babylon 5 space station.-Personality:...
is losing his patience and not being very effective. Garibaldi
Michael Garibaldi
Michael Garibaldi is a lead fictional character in the universe of the science fiction television series Babylon 5, played by Jerry Doyle.-Overview:...
takes him to task telling him he is not coping well, but Franklin is not receptive. Garibaldi makes preparations to dig deeper into this situation.
Vir has prepared a suite for Londo to receive Adira in.
Delenn
Delenn
Delenn is a fictional lead character in the universe of the science fiction television series Babylon 5, played by Mira Furlan.-Overview:Delenn, an alien ambassador and leader from the planet Minbar, is one of the pivotal characters in Babylon 5....
looks over the Shadow attack reports, and tells Sheridan they follow the same non-pattern that was used a thousand years ago. Sheridan hopes to organize the worlds into an alliance to fight the Shadow threat. Sheridan goes to see Kosh and asks for his support in the war, which he (rather cryptically) refuses to give. Sheridan finally loses his temper and shouts at Kosh, telling him the Vorlons need to pull their weight too. They have a brief exchange where Kosh throws him against the wall with a force field. Sheridan keeps coming back though, and finally Kosh agrees to do something. He warns however that there will be a price to pay for his help later, especially when he goes to Z'ha'dum.
The Shadows attack the Brakiri again, but this time jump points appear and Vorlon ships come into the fight. Several Shadow vessels are destroyed, and some Vorlon casualties occur.
Londo waits for Adira to disembark from an incoming ship, but she doesn't appear. Finally a team of medics arrive with her body. Londo suspects Lord Refa
Lord Refa
Lord Antono Refa is a fictional character from the universe of the science fiction television series Babylon 5, played by William Forward. He is a regular guest character in the second and third seasons.-Personality:...
and poison.
Sheridan has a dream in which his father appears to talk to him. Meanwhile Kosh is being attacked by Shadows in his quarters. Sheridan's father tells him he was afraid to do what was required, and its not easy when you have lived a long life to give it up, but he has to go now, just as Kosh is dealt a mortal blow.The last thing that Sheridan's father tells him in his dream is "As long as you're here, I'll always be here".
Garibaldi searches Kosh quarters but can find no evidence of forced entry. His effects are collected and placed on his ship.
Londo talks to Morden about Adira's poisoning, and asks for his help. Morden put himself at Londo's service.
Sheridan talks with Franklin, and Franklin admits to overwork and taking too many stims. He resigns his post as head of Medlab.
Finally Kosh's ship, with his remains on board, departs and heads into the local sun.
Arc significance
- The last war with the Shadows, 1,000 years ago, followed a similar pattern to this one.
- Kosh reluctantly agrees to intervene on behalf of Babylon 5 and its allies, and is killed by the Shadows in retaliation
- Doctor Franklin resigns as chief of staff due to his addiction to stims.
- Adira Tyree, the dancer from "Born To The Purple", was poisoned by Mr. Morden, who persuades Londo that Lord Refa is responsible. Londo's desire for revenge makes him suitable for Morden's needs.
- The Vorlons possess telekinetic abilities.