Signs and Portents story
A Centauri noble comes to Babylon 5 to transport an important Centauri relic in Londo's possession back to the homeworld. And a mysterious man visits all the alien ambassadors asking them an unusual question. Directed by: Janet Greek. Story by: J. Michael Straczynski.
9 total · 7 major · 2 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| cultural symbols as a unifying force in society | major | The Eye was an ancient Centauri relic that served as a symbol of imperial power. |
| fighting one's inner demons | major | Sinclair was haunted by memories of his days in the war and sought out answers to some questions that left him puzzled. |
| hatred between nations | major | The Centauri and Narn rivalry was featured through the conflict between Londo and G'Kar. |
| organized crime | major | The Raiders were space pirates that preyed on shipping lanes around Babylon 5 and ran a black market. |
| the desire for glory | major | Lord Kiro wanted the Eye for the glory that it brought. Londo wanted to the Centauri to return to their former state of glory and power in the galaxy. |
| the desire for vengeance | major | G'Kar wished death upon the Centauri race. |
| the lust for power | major | Lord Kiro wanted to seize the imperial relic obtained by Londo and use it to advance his own position on power in the Centauri government. Alien ambassadors Londo and G'Kar wanted for power for themselves and their respective species. |
| precognition | minor | Lady Ladira foresaw the possible destruction of Babylon 5. |
| prophetic ability | minor | Lady Ladira saw the Shadow vessel destroy the raider vessel before it happened. |