The "Scout Fleet" Assault on Babylon 5 occurred after the Second Shadow War and Sheridan's Campaign to liberate Earth. An alien race of unknown origin traversed through known space, attacking selected targets to test their defenses to ascertain whether or not it was worth conquest.
In 2262, this species attacked Babylon 5 after encountering the Gaim sometime before, the latter of which were able to warn Babylon 5 in advance of the scout fleets arrival.
Ships belonging to this species destroyed long range probes sent out into hyperspace by Babylon 5. Afterward, an initial wave of ships traveled through the jumpgate and attacked Babylon 5. Later, the species arrived with their main fleet, attacking the station with cruisers and fighters which were able to damage B5's hull with a few hits. Breaching pods allowed soldiers wearing suits of armor that covered their entire bodies to penetrate and attack the station's lower levels. All invading ships were eventually destroyed.[1]
References[]
Wars and Conflicts |
Shadow Wars: |
Last Great War • First Shadow War • Second Shadow War |
Earth Conflicts: |
Chilean War • World War III • War of the Shining Star • Dilgar War • Canal Wars • Earth-Minbari War • Earth Alliance Civil War • Telepath War • Second Earth Alliance Civil War |
Centauri Conflicts: |
War of 20 Million Deaths • 1st Centauri Occupation of Narn • Narn-Centauri War • 2nd Centauri Occupation of Narn • Centauri Wars of Aggression • Centauri War of 2262 |
Other Conflicts: |
League Wars of 2260 • Minbari Civil War • Drakh War • The Great Trade War |
Limited Skirmishes: |
Battle of the Scoria Plains • Battle of Nu'Shok • Battle of Douala • Liberation of the African Block • Battle of Janos VII • Invasion of Ragesh III • Raider Attack on Babylon 5 • Battle for Epsilon III • Operation Sudden Death • Thirdspace Invasion • "Scout Fleet" Assault on Babylon 5 |