"Legacies" discussion [spoilers]

[ruuger]

This is the discussion post for the episode 1X17, "Legacies". Spoilers for the whole of the series, including the spin-offs and tie-ins, are allowed here so newbies beware.

Summary:

Neroon and Delenn fight over the body of a Minbari war leader while Ivanova and Talia argue about the future of a 14-year-old telepath.

Extra reading:

The article for "legacies" at Lurker's Guide.

Comments

[vjs2259.livejournal.com]

"which implies that he doesn't consider the workers relevant in a description of Minbari society or culture."

Or that JMS hadn't made up the three caste structure yet.

They are certainly equal members of the Grey Council by S2.

[widsidh.livejournal.com]

It's so explicit, I think JMS changed his mind before season 2...

[vjs2259.livejournal.com]

We're used to thinking he had it all planned out, but the plans did change. Without the worker caste, you had to have either the religious or warrior caste 'win' or battle to a draw. This gave him his elegant 'out' of S4.