Ivanova prepares for her first resistance broadcast. Garibaldi is reunited with his former lover Lise Hampton.Ivanova prepares for her first resistance broadcast. Garibaldi is reunited with his former lover Lise Hampton.Ivanova prepares for her first resistance broadcast. Garibaldi is reunited with his former lover Lise Hampton.
- Delenn
- (credit only)
- Marcus Cole
- (credit only)
- Vir Cotto
- (credit only)
- Lyta Alexander
- (credit only)
- Mark
- (as Richard S. Horvitz)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe original script called for Ivanova to talk with Draal, the custodian of the planet Epsilon III. However, John Schuck, who played Draal, was at that time appearing on Broadway so the story was altered to incorporate Zathras.
- Quotes
[Ivanova is trying to get help from the Great Machine in setting up the Voice of the Resistance.]
Cmdr. Susan Ivanova: I'm trying to put together a facility to broadcast messages back home and to the other colonies. We've got all of the pieces we need, but--
Zathras: But not having enough power to reach far places! Yes, Zathras understand. Everyone always coming to Zathras with problems. Big responsibility but Zathras does not mind. Zathras trained in crisis management.
Cmdr. Susan Ivanova: That's great, but--
Zathras: But only Zathras have no one to talk to. No one manages poor Zathras, you see. So Zathras talks to dirt. Or to walls, or talks to ceilings. But dirt is closer. Dirt is used to everyone walking on it. Just like Zathras. But we have come to like it. It is our role. It is our destiny in the universe. So, you see, sometimes dirt has insects in it. And Zathras likes insects. Not so good for conversation, but much protein for diet. Hmmm, huh, huh, very good! - Zathras fix now. Come, this way.
- ConnectionsFeatures Duck Amuck (1953)
Since Clark took complete control of Earth, ISN News has been his propaganda machine--churning out false and misleading stories that seek to justify his iron-fisted rule as well as discredit B-5. So, Sheridan decided in the last episode that the station needs to offer a news show to counter these lies. Starting in episode 4.12, Ivanova has begun broadcasting the truth.
In addition, the other main theme of this episode is an attempt by Sheridan to get two life-long enemies, G'Kar and Londo to show some solidarity in supporting the new fledgling alliance. But, G'Kar is understandably bitter and it seems unlikely this alliance could ever occur.
All in all, a decent episode, but also one that COULD be skipped, as both plots are dealt with in the previous as well as future episodes.
- planktonrules
- Jan 25, 2007