Convictions story
A series of random bombings rocks the station and threatens the crew and the ambassadors. A group of monks from Earth arrives on the station. Directed by: Mike Vejar. Story by: J. Michael Straczynski.
9 total · 1 choice · 5 major · 3 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| terrorism | choice | Terrorist bombings on Babylon 5 lead to civilian fear and stifling security measures. Sheridan dealt with a terrorist bomber. |
| collective punishment | major | The Centauri killed 500 Narn for every Centauri that was slain by a Narn. The Centauri threatened to punish G'Kar's entire family for his infraction. |
| organized religion | major | monks came from earth to study alien faiths |
| religious fundamentalism | major | there were zealous space monks of various species, we were shown that the human monks could in fact be useful |
| security vs. freedom | major | freedom on Babylon 5 was compromised by security measures |
| selfless service | major | Sheridan gave himself up to delay the terrorist |
| ethnic hatred | minor | Centauri and Narn hatred for each others was featured |
| religious fervor | minor | there were zealous space monks of various species |
| social oppression | minor | Centauri oppression of Narn was discussed. |