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Point of No Return

POINT OF NO RETURN

Babylon 5, Episode 3x09 Production number: 309 First aired: 26th February 1996 53rd Babylon 5 episode to be aired
Production Credits
Written By: J. Michael Straczynski Directed By: Jim Johnston Executive Producer: Douglas Netter & J. Michael Straczynski Producer: John Copeland Production Designer: John Iacovelli Director of Photography: John C. Flinn, III A.S.C. Editor: David W. Foster Music By: Christopher Franke
Episode Chronology
Story Date: April 8th - 10th, 2260
Chronological Order
Preceded by: Messages from Earth
Followed by: Severed Dreams
Broadcast Order
Preceded by: Messages from Earth
Followed by: Severed Dreams
Episode Gallery

1 Cast
2 Summary
3 Memorable Quotes
4 DVD Release
5 External Link

CastEdit

SummaryEdit

IntroEdit

Londo Mollari reviews Vir Cotto's report on the Minbari, rewriting it to make it "acceptable" for the Centauri Royal Court. Vir objects to his revisions, eventually becoming so frustrated that he decides to get some sleep. Londo receives a call from Lord Trego informing him that Lady Morella has agreed to his request for a visit. When Londo steps out of his quarters to begin making preparations, he is caught off-guard by the flurry of activity due to President Clark's martial law order.

Sheridan and Ivanova are in conversation with an Earthforce general over the situation. The general reveals that Clark signed an executive order dissolving the senate, with many senators arrested or on the run and trying to curry military support against martial law. General Hague has gone missing since the declaration. While talking, the Elite Guard opens fire on the senate building. Before leaving, the general delivers Hague's last message for Sheridan: "Everything's gone to hell, John. God help us all. You're on your own."

Act IEdit

Sheridan and Ivanova update C'n'C on the situation. While other colonies have been ordered to follow through with the martial law order, Babylon 5 has not yet been addressed. Sheridan asks the command staff to continue as normal, with one squadron in space at all times. Garibaldi meets Sheridan and Ivanova in the hall, revealing that a multi-system alert is out for General Hague.

The Nightwatch liaison tells Zack Allan to come to a meeting at 1100 hours. He cautions him against putting the information out over the link, and especially against telling Garibaldi. He also advises Zack to bring extra caps for his PPG.

Garibaldi releases G'Kar from his cell, stating he needs his guards out in the station rather than guarding him. G'Kar states that he might have something for him when the time is right.

Meanwhile, Londo and Vir wait for Morella to arrive. Londo must tell Vir about Lady Morella, that she is a prophetess and seer. Morella arrives, inquiring as to why the Earth officials are not present, Londo and Vir indicate that they are "distracted" by recent events, and take Morella to her quarters.

Sheridan finds out from a general that the Political Office has decided to give off-world security responsibility exclusively to NightWatch personnel. He also tells him to "respect the chain of command" regarding any orders. At the same time, NightWatch personnel are being briefed with the same information. When Sheridan objects, the general tells him to remember where the order comes from.

Act IIEdit

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Act VEdit

Memorable QuotesEdit

DVD ReleaseEdit

This episode, along with the other 21 from Season 3 have been released on DVD with extensive Special Features.

External LinkEdit

Episode guide page for Point of No Return at the Lurker's Guide

Babylon 5 Season 3 "Point of No Return"
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