The Fall of Night story
The command staff are caught between a rock and a hard place when Sheridan agrees to give sanctuary to a Narn warship, while EarthForce attempts to placate the increasingly aggressive Centauri Republic. The Nightwatch begins to expand their influence on the station. Directed by: Janet Greek. Story by: J. Michael Straczynski.
14 total · 2 choice · 7 major · 5 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| appeasement policy | choice | Earth spinelessly wanted a non-aggression pact with Centauri and not to upset them |
| creeping authoritarianism | choice | The Nightwatch evoked thoughts of Gestapo, NKVD etc. The Nightwatch was expanding its influence. |
| alien origin of religious claims | major | the Vorlon were actually our Angels |
| attack from outer space by a powerful conquering enemy | major | the Centauri conquered and enslaved Narn. |
| duty vs. conscience | major | Sheridan displeased his superiors in order to defend refugees |
| helping a stranger in need | major | Sheridan risked his job to defend refugees |
| imperialism | major | Centauri belligerence was featured and imperial ambitions were implied. |
| kindness | major | Sheridan demonstrated this virtue |
| loyalty | major | the nightwatch turned people into spies and informants but Ivanova was incorruptible |
| career choice | minor | Ivanova discussed her career |