The Long Night story

bbf4x05 · 1997-01-27

Sheridan continues putting the pieces in place for his final strike against the Shadows and the Vorlons, while Londo and Vir make the final preparations for assassinating Emperor Cartagia. Directed by: John Lafia. Story by: J. Michael Straczynski.

10 total · 2 choice · 4 major · 4 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
courtly intrigues choice Londo plotted to kill the emperor etc.
transcendental being choice the Vorlon, the Shadows and some other "first" aliens
attack from outer space by a genocidal enemy major the Vorlon would destroy Centauri homeworld
cooperation major Sheridan orated about unification
delusion of grandeur major Emperor thought he was a God much like Caligula
regicide major Londo plotted to kill the emperor etc.
coping with being tortured minor G'Kar was tortured at length by the emperor
female independence minor Ivana did not need or want anyone to protect her
remorse minor Londo expressed to Vir
the desire for glory in battle minor Ivana wanted to be at the big battle