"And Now for a Word" discussion

[ruuger]

This is the discussion post for the episode 2X15, "And Now for a Word". Spoilers for the whole of the series, including the spin-offs and tie-ins, are allowed here so newbies beware.

Summary:
ISN Special Report about a regular day on Babylon 5.

Extra reading:
The article for "And Now for a Word" at Lurker's Guide.

Comments

[4thofeleven.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the Minbari war causualty figure seemed very low to me, especially since it is implied elsewhere that entire colonies were destroyed.

Anyone know how big the crew of an Earth Alliance cruiser is meant to be?

[kathrid.livejournal.com]

I believe the Hyperion (the most common ship at the time) had a crew of about 100 to 120.

About the casualty numbers - as far as I thought the colonies, even major ones, only have a population roughly 1 or 2 million at the time of the show. Fifteen years earlier they'd be smaller still. As such 250,000 may well have comprised a large proportion of Earths spaceborn population. Plus I always thought Earths military was almost wiped out during the war. More like 98% casualties than 90%.