ruuger: Londo from Babylon 5 and the text: "And now for something completely different - a Centauri with seven tentacles" (And now for something completely differe)
Ruuger ([personal profile] ruuger) wrote in [community profile] b5_revisited2009-06-14 11:30 pm
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"Chrysalis" discussion

And so we have reached the end of season 1.

This is the discussion post for the episodes 1X22, "Chrysalis". Spoilers for the whole of the series, including the spin-offs and tie-ins, are allowed here so newbies beware.

Summary:

Garibaldi discovers a conspiracy to assasinate the president. Meanwhile Londo gets help from his new allies.

Extra reading:

The article for "Chrysalis" at Lurker's Guide.
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[personal profile] beatrice_otter 2009-06-15 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
They manipulated everyone, not just the Minbari, and no, it's not particularly attractive. As to Vorlon motivations, I don't think attractiveness/childbearing are an issue. Sinclair had to change because otherwise the Minbari wouldn't have accepted him, even with the gift of Babylon 4. From his appearance in the past, and what he said of the future (i.e. the present of Babylon 5), the Vorlons knew that Humans and Minbari would need to fight together against the shadows. A dramatic picture of what is possible (and a pointed reminder to the Minbari of what is necessary) might be the kind of thing they want. Besides, they probably know from Sinclair/Valen that she did.
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