Rising Star story
Sheridan faces the consequences of his actions against Clark and EarthForce. Marcus makes the ultimate sacrifice. Delenn organizes the various races into a history-making Alliance. Directed by: Tony Dow. Story by: J. Michael Straczynski.
11 total · 3 choice · 4 major · 4 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| authoritarianism | choice | Earth begins to recover after the tyranny of Clarke. |
| rebuilding society after war | choice | Earth began the arduous process of healing with surprising swiftness |
| transnational institution for peace | choice | non-aligned worlds formed a new space UN |
| coping with the death of a friend | major | Ivanova was grief stricken upon learning that her friend and comrade Marcus had sacrificed his life to safe hers. |
| duty vs. conscience | major | Sheridan questioned about his choice to oppose Clarke |
| romantic love | major | Ivanova about Marcus and Sheridan with Delenn |
| sacrifice for a loved one | major | Marcus died for Ivanova and she was upset |
| father and son | minor | Sheridan was relieved to find his dad alive and well |
| husband and wife | minor | Sheridan and Delenn cuddled |
| survivor guilt | minor | Ivanova was upset Marcus died to save her |