Babylon 5: In the Beginning Page #5

Synopsis: The Earth military encounters an alien race called the Minbari. Through a series of accidents and misunderstandings, a war breaks out that nearly results in the death of every human on Earth. The war and its aftermath provide the background for the TV series "Babylon 5," especially its first season.

Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama

Director(s): Michael Vejar

Actors: Bruce Boxleitner, Mira Furlan, Richard Biggs, Andreas Katsulas

Production: Babylonian Productions


IMDB:: 7.7

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Year:: 1998
: 94 min
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mind, Delenn. I recognize that expression.
DELENN:
I was only thinking...
I believe that Lenonn is correct,
and that we must begin to prepare.
But Coplann is also correct.
The Vorlons should have contacted us
by now.
Yes, they should.
But if the legends surrounding
the Vorlons are correct...
...remember that they do not reveal
themselves quickly and never all at once.
What are you saying?
I'm not saying anything.
I didn't say anything then,
and I am not saying anything now.
It's been a long day
and I must go to my sanctum...
...and meditate on this in private.
Good day, Delenn.
Now, it starts.
KOSH:
Yes.
SHERIDAN:
You wanted to see me, sir?
Yes. Come in, Commander. Have a seat.
How's your father?
He's fine, sir. He sends his regards.
He asked me to remind you, respectfully...
...that you still owe him 40 credits
from last week.
Yes, yes. I'll get it to him eventually.
It's a sad state of affairs when
a fine diplomat has to resort to cheating...
...at poker.
I can't think of any other way
the man could've beat me.
I have an opportunity for you, Commander,
and I suggest you take it.
We're sending out a mission
to the border of Minbari space.
The ships involved will survey
the disposition of their forces...
...and determine if the Minbari
have any hostile intentions towards us.
I want you on that ship as first officer.
I'm already assigned to the Lexington.
LEFCOURT:
The Lexington is an old
patrol ship that'll never fight again...
...if Captain Sterns has anything
to say about it.
He wants to finish his tour and retire with
his parts and pieces still in working order.
He's a good man and a fine officer.
He's loyal to his crew.
I feel I have an obligation to return
that loyalty.
I appreciate that.
But career advancement depends
upon high visibility assignments.
This is an important mission.
When it's over, you'll be that much closer
to your own command.
Can I ask what ship is leading
the expedition?
The Prometheus.
Captain Jankowski lost his X O
to the Churchill two weeks ago...
...and has been looking for a replacement.
You would fit in perfectly.
I know some of the officers
who have served under him.
He doesn't handle first contact situations
as well as others.
Ever since the Omega incident...
The military tribunal cleared him
of all responsibility for what happened.
Yes, I understand that.
But if I can speak frankly...
The men under his command
consider him a loose cannon.
I'd rather not walk into a situation...
...where I might have to go up
against my own CO if things got hot.
Don't misunderstand me.
I appreciate the effort, General.

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J. Michael Straczynski

Joseph Michael Straczynski (; born July 17, 1954), known professionally as J. Michael Straczynski and informally as Joe Straczynski, is an American television and film screenwriter, producer and director, and comic book writer. He is the founder of Studio JMS, and is best known as the creator of the science fiction television series Babylon 5 (1993–1998) and its spinoff Crusade (1999), as well as the series Jeremiah (2002–2004), and Sense8 (2015–2018).Straczynski wrote the psychological drama film Changeling (2008) and was co-writer on the martial arts thriller Ninja Assassin (2009), horror film Underworld: Awakening (2012), and apocalyptic horror film World War Z (2013). From 2001 to 2007, Straczynski wrote Marvel Comics' The Amazing Spider-Man, followed by runs on Thor and Fantastic Four. He is also the author of the Superman: Earth One trilogy of graphic novels, and has written Superman, Wonder Woman, and Before Watchmen for DC Comics. Straczynski is the creator and writer of several original comic book series such as Rising Stars, Midnight Nation, Dream Police, and Ten Grand through Joe's Comics. A prolific writer across a variety of media and former journalist, Straczynski is the author of the novels Blood Night (1988), Othersyde (1990), and Tribulations (2000), the short fiction collection Straczynski Unplugged (2004), and the nonfiction book The Complete Book of Scriptwriting (1982). Straczynski is a long-time participant in Usenet and other early computer networks, interacting with fans through various online forums (including GEnie, CompuServe, and America Online) since 1984. He is credited as being the first TV producer to directly engage with fans on the Internet, and allow their viewpoints to influence the look and feel of his show. (See Babylon 5' s use of the Internet.) Two prominent areas where he had a presence were GEnie and the newsgroup rec.arts.sf.tv.babylon5.moderated. more…

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