Lines of Communication story
Franklin and Marcus attempt to persuade the Mars Resistance to assist Sheridan in opposing President Clark. Delenn learns of the Drakh and of increasing caste tensions on Minbar. Directed by: John C. Flinn III. Story by: J. Michael Straczynski.
8 total · 5 choice · 1 major · 2 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| authoritarianism | choice | Earth was now a clear cut dictatorship controlled by the fascist President Clark. Earth government controlled all thought and had to be resisted. |
| facing an invading force | choice | BB5 braced for attack from Earth |
| factions joining forces against a common enemy | choice | Franklin forged alliance on Mars, Delenn failed to forge with aliens |
| resistance movement | choice | The Mars colonists were fighting a war of independence. The resistance fighters bombed a hotel, resulting in the deaths of ten civilians and one combatant. |
| terrorist or freedom fighter | choice | The Mars colonists were fighting a war of independence or a terrorist campaign (depending on the point of view). |
| war propaganda | major | Sheridan set up his own propaganda room to counter Earth war propaganda |
| female independence | minor | Delenn told Sheridann off for trying to protect her |
| male protectiveness | minor | Delenn told Sheridann off for trying to protect her |