"Midnight on the Firing Line" at TV Rage."Midnight on the Firing Line" at TV.com guide."Midnight on the Firing Line" at the TV IV.Yes, I would've, but I'm just as glad I didn't have to. Londo Mollari: Mister Garibaldi, just now, would you really have killed me?.Londo Mollari: Of course not, what, do you think I am stupid?.Michael Garibaldi: Centauri don't have major arteries in their wrists.Londo Mollari: We made a mistake, I'm sorry.One night, you'll wake to find our teeth at your throat. Quotes Michael Garibaldi: Londo, my brain will be five days dead before I ever trust a Centauri. Jeff Austin's character is credited as Centauri #1 in this episode, but he identifies himself as Watch Commander Ayla in the beginning of the episode.Actor Richard Biggs is credited in this episode, but his character, Doctor Stephen Franklin, is not introduced until episode two, "Soul Hunter".Douglas Netter and Derek Zemrak are both uncredited for their respective roles of Earthgov president Luis Santiago and the fighter pilot.The events from this episode take place in February, 2258.This episode is included in the Babylon 5: The Complete Universe DVD boxset collection and disc one of the Babylon 5: The Complete First Season DVD collection.The TV Database Wiki has a collection of images related to Babylon 5: Midnight on the Firing Line. Tensions heat up when Centauri ambassador Londo Mollari learns about an unprovoked attack on a Centauri agricultural colony by their long-standing rivals, the Narns and Commander Sinclair must find a way to prevent an all-out war between the two nations. As a waystation for various alien diplomats to resolve their differences, Babylon 5 plays host to many distinct races such as the Minbari, the Centauri, the Narns and the Vorlons - not all of whom have a peaceful history with one another. The episode introduces the crew of the space station Babylon 5, commanded by Jeffrey Sinclair, as well as his support staff, Lieutenant Commander Susan Ivanova and Security Chief Michael Garibaldi. It first aired on Wednesday, January 26th, 1994.
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"Midnight on the Firing Line" is the premiere episode of the syndicated science fiction television series Babylon 5. Michael O'Hare Claudia Christian Jerry Doyle Mira Furlan Richard Biggs Andrea Thompson Stephen Furst Bill Mumy Caitlin Brown Andreas Katsulas Peter Jurasik He tried to escape, but his fighter was destroyed, and his escape pod was captured by the Streib. In 2259, just before the Narn-Centauri War, TaLon was patroling in a Frazi class heavy fighter when was attacked by a Streib ship. In his adult years, TaLon was an accomplished Narn warrior and pilot. Richard Compton John Copeland Douglas Netter J. TaLon was a Narn warrior and later ambassador. The name of the place is Babylon 5." ― Jeffrey Sinclair "Midnight on the Firing Line" This is the story of the last of the Babylon stations. It can be a dangerous place, but it's our last, best hope for peace. Humans and aliens wrapped in two million, five hundred thousand tons of spinning metal. It's a port of call, home away from home for diplomats, hustlers, entrepreneurs and wanderers. Its goal: to prevent another war by creating a place where humans and aliens could work out their differences peacefully. The Babylon Project was a dream given form. For the latest news and expert tips on getting the best deals this year, take a look at our Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday 2021 guides." It was the Dawn of the Third Age of Mankind, ten years after the Earth-Minbari War.*Note: Thirdspace was released while Babylon 5’s fifth season was airing on television and is chronologically set during the events of season four. The Lost Tales: Voices in the Dark (31st Jul 2007) The Legend of the Rangers ( film, 19th Jan 2002)ġ0. The River of Souls ( film, 8th Nov 1998)ĩ. Babylon 5: The Gathering (22nd Feb 1993)Ģ. It’s the perfect introduction to the world and sends you straight into the original television series, which contains many of the franchise’s most memorable moments.ġ. If you want to experience Babylon 5 in the order that it was first released, feature-length pilot episode The Gathering is where you need to start. For more information about how we hold your personal data, please see our privacy policy. Sign up to get alerts for sci-fi/ fantasy and receive television and entertainment email newsletters from our award-winning editorial team.