"The Geometry of Shadows" Discussion

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This is the discussion post for the episodes 2X03, "The Geometry of Shadows". Spoilers for the whole of the series, including the spin-offs and tie-ins, are allowed here so newbies beware.

Summary:
Babylon 5 is visited by the Techno-Mages, a mysterious group of people with strange powers and unknown ambitions. Ivanova is given a promotion and has to deal with a thorny diplomatic problem.

Extra reading:

The article for "The Geometry of Shadows" at Lurker's Guide.

Comments

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I liked the techno-mages, although I have no clue what earthly use they were. Mainly their clothes (circuitry embroidery!) and the sigils they trace in the air. Also the computer demons.
I loved the shout out to Arthur C. Clarke (any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic). Wonder if the techno-mages are useful when races do a Great Burn on themselves? Or with primitive races (assuming we have no Prime Directive). They could introduce, or re-introduce, tech as magic.
I figured they stopped at the station cause it was a good central meeting place.
Are there techno-mages of other races? Must be if the Centauri saw them ages before they met the humans. Londo is a scholar of ancient Centauri history. Vir, I imagine, didn't exactly shine at school.
And what are the 14 words to make someone fall in love with you forever anyway?

Oh, and Green. Never Purple.

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But in purple, I'm stunning!