Severed Dreams
| "Severed Dreams" | |
|---|---|
| Babylon 5 episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 10 |
| Directed by | David J. Eagle |
| Written by | J. Michael Straczynski |
| Production code | 310 |
| Original air date | 1 April 1996 |
| Guest appearance(s) | |
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Kim Miyori (Capt. Sandra Hiroshi) |
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Kim Miyori (Capt. Sandra Hiroshi)
Rance Howard (David Sheridan)
Phil Morris (Bill Trainor)
Bruce McGill (Major Ed Ryan)
"Severed Dreams" is an episode from the third season of the science fiction television series Babylon 5. It won the 1997 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.
Following the replacement of Nightwatch personnel with Narn security forces and the declaration of martial law by Earth Alliance President Morgan Clark, the station goes through a period of adjustment. Near the Earth colony Orion 7 the EAS Alexander is ambushed by the pursuing Earthforce vessel EAS Clarkstown suffering severe damage. Major Ryan, in command of the Alexander, engages the Clarkstown and reluctantly destroys the vessel before setting a course for Babylon 5 to repair and refit.
Upon learning that the Alexander is en route, Captain John Sheridan orders Michael Garibaldi to disable external communications to prevent Earth from learning her location. Major Ryan arrives and informs the command staff of General Hague's death and that Earth colonies are refusing to implement martial law. They are interrupted by a transmission to Major Ryan announcing Earthforce is bombing Mars.
A Ranger arrives at Babylon 5 and reveals to Delenn the Shadows have incited members of the League of Non-Aligned Worlds to war with their neighbors. When the Grey Council refuses to become involved, Delenn leaves to confront them. The Interstellar Network News reports the colonies at Proxima III and Orion VII have declared independence from the Earth Alliance in protest over the Mars bombings. The newscaster says Earthforce troops are assaulting ISN headquarters and the government has long prevented them from reporting the truth. After an explosion, ISN stops transmitting mid-broadcast.
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