TIME LINE of the Babylon 5 Universe (Revision 072796) Compiled by I. Marc Carlson (IMC@Vax2.Utulsa.Edu/LIB_IMC@Centum.Utulsa.Edu) With additional information by victory@aloha.com (Victor Yanagida ) abergman@minerva.cis.yale.edu dss2k@poe.acc.Virginia.EDU (David Strauss) by626@freenet.Buffalo.EDU (Bret Feinblatt) jmd@bear.com (Josh Glazenburg-Diamond) (Larry King) ****Spoiler warning!**** No attempt is made to alter the following information to remove of hide any spoilers. Since all of this information has come from other sources, I don't feel as though I can copyright it. Feel free to use it as you wish, within the bounds of other copyrights on this material. If you like the occasional hypothesis that I have left strewn about within, please recall where you found it. Babylon 5 and related concepts are the property of PTEN and JMS. Notes on sources: The sources used for this were the episodes and information revealed by JMS on Genie and Usenet. The codes in parentheses indicate the source. Following Larry Nemecek's precedent for coding his Star Trek Concordances, items marked with a /v contain information based on visual clues such as computer screen displays; items marked with a /s contains information based on a script or other version of an episode. Following my own precedent, those items marked with a N- are novels, and C- are comics. UT: indicates a "Universe Today" headline. B: indicates described in "background walla". FAQ = Babylon 5 Frequently Asked Questions List GEL = Babylon 5 Grid Epsilon Log JMSD = JMS's Digest of Postings JMSG = JMS's GEnie postings JMSU = JMS's USENET postings TFAQ = Technical FAQ The above materials will be superceded should different information be broadcast. The use of information in novels and comics is based on JMS's statements that these will be "Canon". Even so, they will be superseeded as appropriate by material actually broadcast. Finally, all items below that marked with an * are conjecture based on the information on hand, and may be further explained by a description in brackets. An item marked with a [*] with the description indicates it was based on loose information at hand, and/or is simple guesswork. ========================================================== -- The Chronology -- c15 Billion* + Creation of the Universe. [Ya gotta start somewhere] c10 Billion* + Galaxies form. c?? Billion + Shadows evolve ["They were old when even the Ancients were young" ("In the Shadow of Za'Ha'Dum"); "The first of these Ancients were the Shadows" ("Matters of Honor")]. + The First Ones, the eldest races evolve, those who "Walk among the stars like Giants" ("In the Shadow of Za'Ha'Dum"). c1 Million BCE + Over this last million years there are a series of wars between the "First Ones" and the Shadows ("The Coming of Shadows") + As the wars diminish, the First Ones begin to dissapear, some traveling beyond the stars ("In the Shadow of Za'Ha'Dum"). c8000 BCE + The last Great War between the Shadows and the First Ones ("In the Shadow of Za'Ha'Dum"). ???? + The Centauri wipe out the other sentient race on their world, the Xon ("Parliament of Dreams"). [Date Unknown] ???? + The Vorlons visit lesser races, inplanting them with the idea of glowing beings of light ("Fall of Night"). [No specific date was given, but it appears to have covered many millennia.] c4250 BCE + Rathenn uses this date to describe when the Minbari began to decline in population (C-1)[JMSC indicated that Rathenn was either mistaken or lying when he told Sinclair this]. c250 + The Minbari begin to decline in population ("Points of Departure"). [Something begins to weaken the Minbari, "the power holding the Shadows in check." (JMSU)] 515 + Approximate date of the Battle of Camlan ("A Late Delivery from Avalon"). c1100 + The Minbari first begin to travel space (JSMU). c1250 + A highly advanced space-faring society flourishes on Ikara 7. After being invaded repeatedly, they build 12 organic technology warriors to protect them ("Infection"). + The Markab and several other races appear to have some experience of Soldier's of Darkness ("Long Dark"). + The Shadows occupy a continent on Narn's Southern Hemisphere, where they are observed by G'Quon. He writes of this "Ancient Race" and their Great War at the Rim of "Known Space", centered around Z'ha'dum ("Revelations"), in his Sacred Book. He includes pictures of Shadow Warriors and Shadow vessels ("The Long Dark","Matters of Honor") [He manages to identify the location of the stars near Z'ha'dum accurately enough that G'Kar is able to trace them and visit them ("Revelations")] + An alliance of worlds, including the few remaining First Ones (including the Vorlons) and the Minbari attack the Shadows in what will later be remembered as a Great War ("In the Shadow of Za'Ha'Dum"). + Nothing of specific significance occurs on Earth, although at least two Shadow ships crash in the Solar System (at Mars and Ganymede) ("Message from Earth"). + The Great War begins to go badly for the Minbari, et al. Their greatest Starbase is destroyed by the Shadows. Babylon 4 is brought forward as a replacement base from the future to serve as a base of operations during a war between Light and Darkness, seeming to appear from out of nowhere ("Babylon Squares", "War Without End", pts 1&2). Accompanying Babylon 4 is Jeffrey David Sinclair, who undergoes the "Chrysalis" process to become a "Minbari, not Born of Minbari" ("War Without End", pt.2). + Valen subdues the Warrior Caste, establishes the Grey Council (JMSU). + The Alliance against the Shadows destroy 2/3ds of the Shadow forces, driving them from Za'ha'dum ("War Without End", pt.1). + Valen's appearance signals that Minbari Souls are going somewhere else, "going missing" [this may be when they start to actually *notice* a change] ("War Without End",JMSU). + The B4 Station survives the war, but doesn't last much longer than that (JMSU). c1350 + Valen writes notes to Delenn and Sinclair ("War Without End", pt.1, JMSU) + Valen dies (JMSU). c1750 + An ancient race dies out, first building, then leaving Varn as Guardian of the Great Machine of Epsilon 3 ("Voice in the Wilderness", pt.2, "War Without End", pt.2). + Minbari clan Third Fane of Chudomo begins service with honor ("Parliament of Dreams"). 1888 Aug-Nov + "Jack the Ripper" terrorizes London's East End. 11 Nov + On the morning after the last of the Ripper Murders, the Vorlons abduct "Sebastion", of 14-B Harrisburg Lane, to determine if he is truly the "Chosen One". When it is determined that he is not, they retain him to act as their "Inquisitor" ("Comes the Inquisitor"). ???? + The Centauri invade the Vega System, conquered in only 9 days. ("The Gathering") 1940 14 Nov + The Germans bomb Coventry ("In the Shadow of Za'Ha'Dum"). c1950 + Aliens begin to capture Humans for various research purposes ("Grail"/v,"All Alone in the Night"/v). [The Date is an estimate. The "Gray" styles of aliens shown suggests that not all the contact reports we've had so far have been hoaxes. Although they appear to be similar to the Streib, (JMSU) has been pretty specific that they are not the same species.] 2035 + Last gasoline powered motorcycle built ("Eyes"). ???? + UN is dissolved ("The Gathering"). [Actual date is unknown] 2075-2124 + Morobuto, African philosopher and Ghandi of his time (JMSU). 2100-2110 + Earth scientists prove the existance of telepaths, and begin keeping genetic records of telepath The government begins to legislate them (JMSG, JMSU). The Government establishes an agency to monitor the telepaths (C-11). c2100 + Mars is colonized (JMSU). ???? + 1st Mars Colony is destroyed in a sneak attack ("Midnight on the Firing Line"). [Date is unknown] c2110 + The Centauri conquer the Narn (JMSG,"The Gathering",Midnight on the Firing Line","And Now for a Word"). c2125 + Psi Corps established (JMSU). William Kurges, a telepath in Earth Force Security, stops 3 terrorist plots during his career and dies saving the life of EA President Robinson. She passes equal opportunity laws, and establishes Psi Corps (C-11). c2150 + Centauri begin their decline from power (ga, mf, JMSG) [Date is estimated]. + Colonists begin to migrate to the second Mars colony ("Voice in the Wilderness", pt.1). [Since the 1st Mars Colony was destroyed, and the Free Mars group has members who have been on Mars for a century, it is reasonable to assume that the second colony is a century old. Note that Amanda Carter's great grandfather John piloted the first colonist to Mars, although this is unclear as to the FIRST first colonists, or the first of the second group. ("A Spider in the Web")] + The USS Copernicus, a deep range exploration ship is launched (Will and Mariah Sirrus) ("Long Dark"). + Zathras born ("War Without End" pt. 1) [Note this date is NOT exact since Math is not Zathra's strong suit.] 2151 + The Centauri contact the Earth Alliance, claiming that Earth is a lost Centauri Colony. ("The Gathering","The Long Dark",JMSU) [In ("The Long Dark") this is referred to as "over a hundred years ago"] They lease the humans time on their jumpgates, and eventually humanity is able to build jumpgates of their own. c2155 + Foundationism established (JMSU). [Initially JMS said by the ends of the 20th C, but later, after first contact.] 2156 + Internal Security Act establishes the Psi Corps and the Mix (N-"Voices"). 2157* + San Diego destroyed by nuclear terrorists ("The Gathering"). [The UT article describes it as 100 years ago.] c2158 + Battle of Nu'Skok. The Centauri lose "the Eye" ("Signs and Portents"). + Earthdome is built in Geneva (JMSU). c2190-2210 + Interplanetary Expeditions is established (JMSU) 2195 + Jha'dur (Deathwalker) born on Omelos, Caliban sector ("Deathwalker"/v). 2201* + Sophie (Ivanova) is born ("Midnight on the Firing Line"). [Date is based on her conjectured date of suicide]. + Delenn born [Based on Material on the B-5 Screen Saver ("45 Minbari cycles or 31 earth years"). While this *could* could refer to the obvious 1 Minbari Cycle - .7 Earth years, I find it more reasonable to assume, based on JMS's comments regarding Delenn's age, that this means she is 45 Cycles old, which would be equivalent to being about 31 in human age development.] 2209* + Lennier born [Based on Material on the B-5 Screen Saver ("42 Minbari cycles or 27 earth years"). While this *could* could refer to the obvious 1 Minbari Cycle - .7 Earth years, I find it more reasonable to assume, based on JMS's comments regarding Delenn's age, that this means he is 42 Cycles old, which would be equivalent to being about 27 in human age development.] c2210 + Narn win their independence from the Centauri after a long war of attrition. They get access to Centauri Tech that was left behind and begin to sell weapons. (nw) 2218 3 May + Jeffrey Sinclair born on Mars Colony ("Sky Full of Stars"). 2219 27 June + Del Varner born ("The Gathering"/v). 2220* + John Sheridan born on Earth [Estimated date based on an interview with Boxleitner] + The Blue Jays were sold to the Mars Consortium in 2200 (JSMU). 2221* Late Feb + Michael Alfredo Garibaldi born (su/v). [Month estimated on estimated date of ("A Distant Star"). 23 February?] 2221 + Prostitution is legalized and unionized (N-cl). 2225 10 Dec + Lyta Alexander born (ga/v). 2228 + [The Narn overthrow and massacre their Centauri leaders (N-"Clark's Law")]. 2229* + Londo ascends into public life ("Soul Mates"). + The Narn began to expand (lt). 2230 30 Aug + Susan Ivanova born. ("Eyes"/v) + Talia Winters born [Date estimated, based on (N-"Voices")]. + The League of non-Aligned worlds is devastated by the invasion of the Dilgar. Jha'dur leads the invasion and conquest of sectors 24, 39, 64, 58 ("Deathwalker", "Deathwalker"/v). + Jha'dur wipes out the population of Latig 4 by infecting them with Stafford's Plague ("Deathwalker"). + The Earth Alliance joins in to help the non-Aligned worlds ("Deathwalker"). + The Dilgar conquer the Narn world of Hilak 7. The Dilgar conquer Balus ("Deathwalker"). 2231 + Jha'dur destroys the planets Tirolus, Comac 4 and Malax (Halax?) ("Deathwalker"/v). 2232 + Earth Alliance captures Balus ("Deathwalker"/v). + Battle of Salos (Balos?). Jha'dur escapes to hide out with the Minbari ("Deathwalker"). + Delenn becomes a "Member" of the Grey Council, possibly serving in a support, or back up, capacity [Estimate based on a JMS message that somehow differentiates between "Standing beside you as one of the Nine" ("All Alone in the Night") and "Being on the Council" ("Severed Dreams"); as well as the assumptions explained under B2 about how long a Minbari "Cycle" lasts.] c2232-2244 + This is described as an era of optimistic expansion for Earth ("Hunter, Prey"). c2234 + The Narn occupy the T'll (N-"Betrayals"). 2235* + Talia Winters adopted into Psi Corps [Date estimated based on age in (N-"Voices") and comments in ("A Spider in the Web").] 2236* + Sophie Ivanova is determined to be a Telepath ("Midnight on the Firing Line"). [Date is based on her conjectured date of suicide]. 2237 + Sinclair enlists in Earth Force Defence ("Sky Full of Stars"). 2238* + Sheridan joins Earth Force [Estimated date based on an interview with Boxleitner] 2239* + Sheridan serves with Jack Maynard on "old Moon-Mars Patrol" ("A Distant Star") [His "first assignment] + Delenn becomes a fully participating Member of the Grey Council [Estimate based on a JMS message that somehow differentiates between "Standing beside you as one of the Nine" ("All Alone in the Night") and "Being on the Council" ("Severed Dreams"); as well as the assumptions explained under B2 about how long a Minbari "Cycle" lasts.] 223? + (Late 30s) Earth Alliance undertakes a number of Cyber experiments that eventually lead to the Black Project Lazarus ("A Spider in the Web"). [I am clueless as to the actual dates of these events,] ???? + Londo and Urza are members of the Corps of Freedom ("Knives"). ???? + Londo leads a Centauri Raid on Frallis 12 ("Voice in the Wilderness", pt.2). ???? + A nova wipes out the remaining Dilgar ("Deathwalker"). ???? + The Canal Wars ("GROPOS"). ???? + The Liberation of the African Bloc ("GROPOS"). ???? + General Franklin is Scourge of Janos 7 ("GROPOS"). ???? + Fighting in Israel? ("Eyes"). ???? + Fighting on New Jerusalem ("Eyes"). ???? + Fighting on Cyrus 3 ("Eyes"). ???? + Urza Jaddo is the Hero of Gorash ("Knives"). 223? + The equipment to perform mindwipes becomes effective enough for use on criminals (JMSU) 2240 + Sinclair is promoted to Fighter Pilot ("Sky Full of Stars"). + Londo marries Timov ("Soul Mates") [Date is approximate.]. + The Narn and the Centauri begin to dispute over Ragesh 3 (JMSU) [Date is approximate]. 2241 + Sinclair is promoted to Squadron Leader ("Sky Full of Stars"). + Sheridan visits the Dalai Lama. [Date is estimated. He claims this happens when he was 21 ("Points of Departure"), and estimated date of birth] 2242* 12 Sep + G'Kar makes "Contact" with the Tuchanq (N-cl). 2243 + Garibaldi's friend, Frank Kimmer, dies on Europa ("Survivors"). He crawls into a bottle. + Earliest date for Sinclair to meet Catharine Sakai (cr). ["When you've known someone for 12, almost 15 years..."][He might also have met her during his days at the academy since Sakai states that Sinclair's been reading the writings of Tennyson since his days in the academy ("Mind War").] 2244 + Amanda Carter and Able Horn meet, and he recruits her into "Free Mars" ("A Spider in the Web"). ???? + Europa mining strikes result in the Rush Act being enacted ("By Any Means Neccesary"). [It has to have been passed before it can have been enacted] 2245 c12 Jul + During a First Contact between a Minbari fleet of three ships and a Human Convoy a misunderstanding regarding Minbari customs results in the humans attacking the aliens; Gunnery Sgt. David McIntyre of the Prometheus fires the first shots of the confrontation that destroys the two Minbari ships, and severely damages the third; the Minbari religious leader Dukhat is killed, causing the Jihad against humanity known as the the Earth/Minbar War. Also involved is the DSEV Amundsen, an EA Explorer vessel (N-"Clark's Law","Midnight on the Liring Line","Legacies","Revelations","A Late Delivery From Avalon"). + The Minbari ships opened fire, and a number of the Earth ships were destroyed. The rest of the Human ships fled as the remaining Minbari ships hesitated, waiting to see what happened to Dukhat. When it was learned that he was killed, they took off and pursued the ships back to an Earth base. Initially, one of the Earth captains explained that they had encountered hostiles in an attempt to cover his actions, and when the Minbari ships appeared, all hell broke loose. + A Soul Hunter is on hand for the death, but is prevented from taking Dukhat's soul by the Grey Council ("Soul Hunter"). + It was shortly after this "cowardly attack" on their ships, and the assassination of their leader, that the Minbari declared what is in essence a jihad, a holy war, against Earth. The worker class went along with it, even though the religious caste was unsure...but divided, they couldn't raise sufficient objections to the war to stop it initially. The contact was made late in the year, and while that was the first blow, it takes a while for any war to really get going; you aren't at war instantly. The Minbari had to pull their forces together, make the open declaration of war, establish supply lines and all the other elements needed for warfare (JMSU). [The war is said to have lasted "about 5 years" in some sources (JMSU). However, it took place "15 years ago to the day" according to ("Late Delivery from Avalon"). According to (N-"Clark's Law"), Luis Santiago is a vice president under Madame ----?, the contact ship was the DSEV Amundsen (N-"Clark's Law"), and the date was 12 Nov 2242. JSMD sates clearly that both the Amundsen and the Prometheus were involved. My date is backdated from the estimated date of ("Late Delivery from Avalon").] + Planetary Draft begun ("The Coming of Shadows"). + During the war, the Death Penalty was in use (N- "Clark's Law"). ???? + Rush act passed? [JMS has said that this was during the E-M War] c2246 + Sophie Ivanova commited suicide ("MIdnight on the Firing Line","Eyes"). [During the E/M war, but since actual date has not been given, the year is conjectural] + A deep space "listening post" of 47 humans is established on a moon orbiting a world being used by the Minbari as a Command and Control post. The Listening Post is set up in the ruins of an old city. 46 of the 47 are killed by the Shadow they wake up. The Shadow hitches a ride on a passing space vessel, the USS Copernicus ("Long Dark"). [The actual date is conjectural, as it "happen in the war"] Garibaldi crawls out of his bottle long enough to serve as a "GROPO" during the War, and his Unit was attacked, and pretty well wiped out ("Long Dark"). 2247 + Ganya Ivanova killed ("Eyes". JMSU). [A year after Sophie Ivanova killed herself] + Susan Ivanova enters Earth Force ("Severed Dreams") + Sheridan and Anna marry ("In the Shadow of Za'Ha'Dum"). + Cpt. John Sheridan destroys the Black Star, the Minbari flagship/War Cruiser and a number of lesser vessels ("Points of Departure"). Dec* + Battle of the Line, of 20,000 vessels fielded by Earth, 250,000 people, there are only 200 survivors (including Sinclair and David McIntyre). End of the Earth/Minbar War ("And the Sky Full of Stars","A Late Delivery From Avalon"). + Sinavel, Captain of the Minbari War Cruiser Tregoni, commits suicide and his ship vanishes rather than accept the Surrender ("Legacies", "Point of Departure"). [War ends in 2247, according to JMSD] 2248 + Beginning of the Free Mars Movement ("Voice in the Wilderness", pt.1). [At least the PUBLIC beginning] + Mary Kirkish begins to work for Interplanetary Expeditions ("Messages from Earth"). 2249 + Ivanova is a cadet at flight school ("OTC" ("And Now for Word")). She meets J.D. Ortega (N-"Accusations"). + The Inception of the Babylon Project by President Luis Santiago (N-"Clark's Law"). c2250 + G'Kar begins to serve on the Kha'Ri, Narn Council ("Parliament of Dreams"). ???? + Ivanova works with Sheridan off Io ("Points of Departure"). [Actual date has not yet been revealed.] c2251 + Garibaldi is involved in a string of failed jobs as bounces his way across known space [estimate based on a variety of sources]. During this time he serves as a transport pilot on a number of Ice Mining operations, spends time on Orion 3.... 2251 3 Apr + Charles Ward, the "Black Rose Killer", is sentenced to be mindwiped at Earth Colony 3 in the Orion system, after committing 9 murders ("Passing Through Gesthemene"). 2252 March + Abel Horn sentenced to Phobos maximum security outpost for involvement in the computer theft of over 50 million conglomerate credits. Served 1 year then was transferred to Lunis Planum prison base where he served 1 month and and escaped ("A Spider in the Web"/v). + Brother Edward joins an order of monks ("Passing Through Gesthemene"). 2253 9 Feb + David McIntyre is honorably discharged from Earth Force ("Late Delivery from Avalon"). 16 Apr + Abel horn escapes from Lunis Planum prison base after serving for 1 month ("A Spider in the Web"/v). 12 Jul + Sheridan is involved in something he'd rather not have stories told about ("A Distant Star"). 2253* + Talia Winters serves on Mars with the Penal system. She soon leaves to work for the Political Bureau? [Pretty much conjecture based on some dialogue in ("Quality of Mercy") and JMSU] + Rumors of a "Rogue" element in the government begin to spread ("A Spider in the Web"). + An Interplentary Expeditions archaeological team, including Mary Kirkish, finds a Shadow ship buried under the Martian Sands in Syria Planum, where Psi Corps will eventually have a secret base ("Message from Earth"). + Garibaldi transfers to Mars, where he runs a shuttle transport business on Mars (C-5) Day 1 + Sinclair hires Garibaldi to ferry him and his team on a search mission. (C-5) [First time they meet; The Comic places this in 2255, Kirkish's comments in ("Message from Earth") suggests a date of 2253. It takes place during the "Martian Winter", which, according to Brett Feinblatt will be centered on April.] Day 2 + IPX team unearths a Shadow ship. It has been there at least a 1000 yrs. A worker touches it with his bare hand and dies ("Message from Earth"). Day 6 + IPX tells Dr. Kirkish and the others to move out, and a number of unmarked shuttles head in for 6 days ("Message from Earth"). Day 7 + Garibaldi and Sinclair are shot down [5th day of flying (C-6)] They have only 5 days of air and food with them as they begin to walk out. Day 12 + A Shadow ship shows up at Syria Planum, digs the other ship out, and both leave ("Message from Earth"). + Garibaldi and Sinclair, while hiking 50 miles out of the desert together, get stuck in a cave. Finally they get out, and spot a Shadow ship digging out the one Kirkish unearthed. They also discover a Psi-Corps base on Mars, involved in some sort of secret project with the Shadows. Talia is one of many subjects of this project (C8, "Message from Earth"). [It is not clear that this project is actually the same project that made Talia into a "sleeper". Oviously, thoug, by this time there is some Shadow influence in the EA Government.] 2254 + Babylon 4 goes on Line. 24 Hours later a small group of group of Shadow Vessels attempt to destroy it. They are stopped by the White Star. Sheridan is "lost in time". [Based on Kranz's statements to Sinclair, I assume that this is when the station's "Time Track" system begins to go haywire.] Cloaked by the EMP burst from the destroyed Shadow bomb, the White Star lands on the station, punches throught the hull and the landing teams split up ("War Without End", pt.1). Ivanova and Marcus are nearly caught, alerting the Babylon 4 Security forces to the presence of "hostiles" on board. A false Hull Breach warning frees up the area of B4 connecting to the Power Core to the White Star teams. After Zathras sees Sheridan reappear once, he sets up a "blue suit" to help contain the Captain. He reappears and remains. Sheridan and Sinclair head into the central power core to finish stabilizing the Station while Ivonava begins rigging a false reading to convince the B4 Crew that their core was unstable. Noting that there is a drop in power production, Major Kranz orders an increase of power. This triggers the Time Travel mechanism. Sheridan is again lost in time. ("War Without End", pt.2). A single shuttle, carrying "Jinxo" leaves the station in time to see B4 vanish ("Grail"). + Food Riots on Mars. Sinclair and Sheridan meet ("War Without End", pt.1). Sheridan shows some sort of brilliance of command ability ("A Distant Star"). Sinclair meets Laurel Takashima, head of Mars security (JMSG). + The Cortez leaves for the Rim ("A Distant Star"). 2255 + Garibaldi begins to work for Mars Security ("Voice in the Wilderness", pt.1, "Babylon Squared"). + Garibaldi meets Catherine Sakai ("Parliament of Dreams"). [He recognizes her and notes her presence to Sinclair] + G'Kar ends his service on the Kha'Ri ("Parliament of Dreams"). [Date is estimated. Comments made during (fn) indicate that G'Kar may never have actually stopped being a member of the Kha'Ri.] 2256 + B5 is built and goes on-Line. + Garibaldi is working Security on Mars when he is asked to head security on B-5 ("Babylon Squared"). [I assume that this was the "second time" Garibaldi met Sinclair mentioned by Lise in ("Babylon Squared")] + Cortez begins mapping Sector 900 ("A Distant Star". + Anne Sheridan disappears while "traveling to explore the ruins of an unknown alien race" (rv). It is later revealed that she and the crew of the Icaris awoke an ancient evil on Za'ha'dum [Very late in the year] ("In the Shadow of Za'Ha'Dum"). + Vorlons and Minbari learn of Shadows return ("In the Shadow of Za'Ha'Dum"). 2257 + Jason Ironheart begins a secret project for the PsiCorps ("Mind War"). + Sheridan finally learns the name of "Bureau 13" just before his informant dies ("A Spider in the Web"). + Sheridan takes the Agamemnon out "onto the Rim" ("Points of Departure"). + Ms. Connally's father is killed during a Strike on Ganymede ("By Any Means Neccesary"). + Vorlons make contact with Earth Alliance ("The Gathering", UT:"The Gathering"/v)). The Vorlon Empire sends an ambassador, Kosh Naranek, to Babylon 5. "Narn Protests of EA's B5 Admin Heat" (UT:"The Gathering"/v) "Oxygen Breather bias on B5? The debate continues" (UT:"The Gathering"/v) "Minbari worlds gather for mult-world arts conference" (UT:"The Gathering"/v) "Galactel matrix aquires EA - Centauri comm link" "Two planets join Earth Alliance, Amador and Pepinia full members." (UT:"The Gathering"/v) Ganymede strike is in it's 3rd month. (B:"The Gathering") 3 Jan The Gathering [Date is based on information in (nw)] + Del Varner and Lyta Alexander arrive aboard "Delta-5-9" (he from the Tigris Sector, she from Earth). Kosh arrives 2 days early (in the evening). He is nearly killed by an assassination plot. [Date given in ("Divided Loyalties")] ("The Gathering"). 4 Jan + Sinclair turns station over to Takashima during the investigation. The B5 Advisory Council turn Sinclair over to Vorlon jurisdiction. Assassin tries to shut off Kosh's life support ("The Gathering"). 5 Jan + (Very early in the morning) The Vorlon Fleet arrives while Sinclair fights the Assassin. A plot of Minbari, Narn, and Human agents is revealed ("The Gathering"). Mid Feb + Lyta is recalled to Earth ("Divided Loyalties") Mar + B5 officially "established" ("And Now for a Word"). ??? + Dr. Kyle is transfered to Earth Dome ("Midnight on the Firing Line"). 2258 "Signs and Portents" + First case of the New Drafa Plague discovered on Markab homeworld ("Confessions and Lamentations") Jan + Midnight on the Firing Line [JMS said that this episode took place "9 months" after ("Gathering"), which would be September 2257, but the show's intro is specific about the year] + Narns invade Ragesh 3, allegedly because the Centauri inhabitants asked them to. + A link is established between the Narn and the Raiders, giving Sinclair leverage to make the Narns withdraw from Ragesh 3. + Luis Santiago re-elected President of Earth. Feb Soul Hunter ("Soul Hunter"). [Date is an estimate] Mar Born to the Purple [Date is an estimate] + Londo is seduced by the slave Adira Tyree, in order to obtain "the Purple Files" from him ("Born to the Purple"). + Garibaldi discovers that Ivanova has been covertly abusing the Gold Channels to talk to her dying father ("Born to the Purple"). + Centauri agree to negotiation on the Euphrates. Treaty between Narn and Centauri ("Born to the Purple"). Mar Infection [Date is an estimate] + 2nd anniversary of B5 going on-line. [see ("The Gathering") for rationale of date.] + Narn-Centauri Euphrates Treaty negotiations begin. ? + Ko'Dath, G'Kar's aide, dies in an unexplained airlock accident [a week before ("Parliament of Dreams")]. Apr The Parliament of Dreams [Date is an estimate] + Na'Toth arrives as G'Kar's aide, in time to help him defeat an assassin intent on killing the Ambassador ("Parliament of Dreams"). + Lennier arrives as Delenn's aide ("Parliament of Dreams"). + Catherine Sakai arrives, an old paramour of Sinclair's ("Parliament of Dreams"). Late Apr Mind War [Date is an estimate - Sinclair is described as 39, but this may just be rounding up.] + Jason Ironheart visits B5. Bester first visits the station. Ironheart is transformed into a more evolved entity. + ("Rick" contacts Dr. Franklin regarding the Underground Railroad (rt)) May The War Prayer + Radical Pro-Earth group, the Homeguard, spread to B5 where they attack and disfigure Minbari poet, Sha'al Mayan. May And the Sky Full of Stars [Date is an estimate] + "Homeguard Leader Convicted; Jacob Lester Found Guilty in Attack on Minbari Embassy" (UT:sf/v). Jun Death Walker [Date is an estimate] + Warmaster Jha'Dur is found to be still alive. She offers an immortality serum to the galaxy, but is killed by the Vorlons before she can reveal it. Jun Believers [Date is an estimate] + Raiders attack liner Asimov. Jul Survivors [Episode take 3 days if it takes that long to travel from Io to B5. Date is an estimate] + President Santiago visits B5. + Zeta Squadron assigned to B5. Jul By Any Means Necessary [Episode take 3 days if it takes that long to travel from Io to B5. Date is an estimate] + Dockers Guild strikes, the Rush Act is invoked. 3 Aug Signs and Portents + Raiders attack B5. + Morden visits B5 and talks to the various Ambassadors. + The Centauri "Eye" is recoverd. + The Raiders are destroyed by the Shadows. Aug TKO [Date is an estimate - This may occur as late as November] + The human, Walker Smith, fights in the Mutai. + The Dark Angel of Draffa begins to walk among the Markab once more ("Confessions and Lamentations"). Sep Grail [Date is an estimate] + A trial between Flint, a human, and a "Gray" type alien. + "Jinxo" becomes the new seeker for the Holy Grail. Sep Eyes [Date is an estimate] + Col Ari Ben Zayn comes to the station to accuse Sinclair of Treason Oct A Voice in the Wilderness, pt. 1 [Date is an estimate] + Mars Colony revolts. Oct A Voice in the Wilderness, pt. 2 + A Minbari, Draal, becomes the Guardian of Epsilon 3. + Mars Colony revolt is put down by EA. + Abel Horn killed in Mars Rebellion. His ship was destroyed in outer atmosphere combat skirmish Beta-9 as a result of a plasma burst from Earthforce star cruiser Pournelle (sw/v). Nov Babylon Squared [Date is estimated] + When B4 arrives, the command crew discovers Ivanova's planted indications of Reactor instability and send out a Distress call. This is picked up by B5, which sends out a Starfury to investigate. Sinclair is discovered to have aged. *Time Flash* Ivanova takes Zathras to a work area to repair Sheridan's time stabilizer. [During the next nine hours, Sheridan reappears at least once, and is seen by B4 personnel, including Kranz.] At least nine hours after B4 arrives in this time, seven ships, led by Garibaldi and Sinclair arrive from B5. Zathras is captured, and Major Kranz is alerted to his presence before Sinclair and Garibaldi arrive [Kranz suggests that Zathras' capture took place *before* "all hell broke loose"]. *Time Flash* (Garibaldi defending the station). Delenn finds Sheridan and changes time stabilizers with him and dons the space suit. Zathras meets Sinclair and Sheridan. The disappearance of B4 is apparently explained by Zathras, as the station is pulled from the past "to be used as a base in a Great War between Light and Darkness". Zathras claims to be from "4993" (in some unidentified dating system"). Ivanova takes over C&C as the evacuation of the station proceeds. "The One" appears, and Zathras hands over the repaired stabilizer [Zathras implies that "The One" is somehow focusing all the energies of the Time Transfer through his body, protected only by the stabilizer] *Time Flash* (Garibaldi on Mars). Sheridan is found by Marcus. Zathras is pinned beneath a beam, reveals to Sinclair that he has "a Destiny". The evacuation ships depart. Sinclair tries to warn Garibaldi. Zathras is rescued by Delenn. B4 vanishes into the Time Stream. Delenn and Sinclair join up [Her dress has changed colors] ("Babylon Squared", "War Without End, pt.2"). + The Crew of B4 is rescued ("Babylon Squared", "War Without End, pt.2"). + [Delenn says that Dukhat died "10 cycles" ago. Based on dates in ("Late Delivery from Avalon"), it may be assumed that a Minbari Cycle is 1.3 years.] + Delenn gets a Triluminary from Draal and Epsilon 3, ("JMSU") Nov Legacies [Date is an estimate] + The Corpse of the Shai Alyt Branmer is progressed throughout Minbari Space, until it vanishes on B5. Nov The Quality of Mercy [Date is an estimate] Dec + (Sometime during this month, Zack Allen is transfered to B5 ("War Without End", pt.1)). 30 Dec Chrysalis + President Santiago leaves Mars Colony for Io Jumppoint on Goodwill tour in EF-1. VP Clark remains on Mars due to a "Viral Infection" ("Chrysalis","Hunter, Prey","Voice of Authority"). 31 Dec + Narn Base in Quadrant 37 is obliterated by Shadows ("Chrysalis"). + Garibaldi shot while uncovering an assassination plot ("Chrysalis"). 2259 "The Coming of Shadows" 1 Jan + President Santiago is killed in "accident" on his ship ("Chrysalis","Hunter, Prey","Voice of Authority"). + Delenn begins her transformation ("Chrysalis"). + Sinclair is recalled to Earth (C-1, "Points of Departure"). 4 Jan + Sinclair arrives on Earth (C-1). [On the 6th, Sinclair complains about having been sitting around for two days waiting to see the President; however note that JMSU says distinctly that it takes three days to reach Earth.] 6 Jan In Darkness Find Me (C-1). + Sinclair meets with EA president; becomes ambassador to the Minbari. Points of Departure [Ivonova states that "it's been five days since [Sinclair] was recalled to Earth"] 8 Jan + Sheridan is assigned to B5. [He receives his orders at 0145; Ivanova talks to General Hague at 05.. Sheridan arrives? ] 9 Jan + Sheridan start paperwork to promote Ivanova ("Geometry of Shadows"). 10 Jan + Sinclair leaves Earth (C-1). [After an indeterminate peassage of time, Sinclair notes that it's been a week since he left B5] 19 Jan Revelations + Opening meeting; G'Kar battles Shadow ships; Sinclair's sister arrives; Londo meets with Morden (By which time appears to have heard of G'Kar's escape ?); Franklin and Sheridan use the Alien Machine on Garibaldi [Sinclair refers to Garibaldi's being his head of security for only two weeks (or 14 days +/-4).]; G'Kar returns to B5. 20 Jan + Garibaldi wakes up; Delenn hatches; G'Kar meets with Council to discuss Shadows; Garibaldi is scanned; Jack is arrested ("Revelations"). 21 Jan + President requests Jack and his files files; Narn ship is destroyed; Delenn returns to Council ("Revelations"). 22 Jan Treason (C-2). + Delenn leaves B5. 25 Jan + Delenn meets with Solaris (C-2). 27 Jan + Sinclair and Delenn reach Minbar (C-2). In Harm's Way (C-3). + The new leader of the Minbari, the "Chosen One" is installed. Sinclair is arrested for the assasination attempt. The Price of Peace (C-4). + Sinclair is tried by the Minbari. The Geometry of Shadows + Garibaldi is examined by Franklin (discuss getting back to work); Refa meets with Londo; Drazi ritual fight breaks out. 28 Jan + Refa departs; Technomages start to arrive; Ivanova promoted; Vir goes to meet with Mages; Sheridan talks to Garibaldi; Ivanova breaks her ankle (3 weeks healing time); Drazi start killing each other; Sheridan and Londo meet with Elric; Ivanova becomes Green Leader; Londo apologizes ("Geometry of Shadows"). 29 Jan + Garibaldi comes back to duty; Technomages leave Known Space ("Geometry of Shadows"). Lat Jan Voices [Dates in this novel are estimates. Comments by Garibaldi place this as no later than a Month after his being shot.] 29 Jan + Explosion at the Royal Tharsis Hotel on Mars (N-"Voices"). 30 Jan + Meeting with Sheridan (N-"Voices"). 31 Jan (Estimated date of Delenn's return) 1 Feb + 1st Psi Corps arrivals on B5 (N-"Voices"). 2 Feb + 1st day of Psi Corps convention (Delenn on B5) (N-"Voices"). 3 Feb + Bombing (N-"Voices"). 4 Feb + Talia leaves B5 (N-"Voices"). 7 Feb + Talia reaches Earth; Garibaldi and Gray leave B5 (N-"Voices"). 9 Feb + Garibaldi and Gray arrive in Boston (N-"Voices"). 10 Feb + Talia, Garibaldi and Gray reach Mars (N-"Voices"). 11 Feb + Garibaldi leaves Mars (N-"Voices"). 14 Feb + Garibaldi returns to B5 (N-"Voices"); Garibaldi picks up an odd incoming message (C-5) c18 Feb + Ivanova loses her cane. [Three weeks after (gs)] [Estimated arrival of 1st "Rangers" on B5 ("The Coming of Shadows")] 19 Feb A Distant Star [Dates are estimates] + The Cortez arrives at B5 after spending 2 years "on the Rim"; Franklin orders Garibaldi to diet; Delenn schedules a meeting to discuss events in Sector 19 ("A Distant Star"). 20 Feb + Discussion of shadows on the Rim ("A Distant Star"). 21 Feb + Sheridan rejects his diet; Delenn is questioned by the Minbari on the Station; Ivonova handed her diet ("A Distant Star"). 22 Feb + Cortez departs early morning; Tocati and Pak'mara trouble resolved; explosion on board the Cortez stranding them in Hyperspace ("A Distant Star"). 23 Feb + Zeta Squadron searches for Cortez; Delenn is examined and blows Garibaldi's secret; Garibaldi's Birthday ("A Distant Star"). 25 Feb The Long Dark [Dates are estimates. First clear Ranger Sighting] + The Copernicus homes in on B5 ("Long Dark"). 26 Feb + Investigation begins, Mirah wakes up looks around. Franklin keeps her at his place ("Long Dark"). 27 Feb + Alien is murdered by Shadow; Council meeting ("Long Dark"). 28 Feb + Garibaldi and Amis hunt the Shadow (early); The first *real* contact with the Shadows ("Long Dark"). 7 Mar A Spider in the Web [Dates are estimates] + A Businessman is murdered, leading to evidence of Bureau 13 activity on B5. Prepare for T'Kai delegation, Able Horn wakes up, Voudreau talks to Sheridan, Garibaldi escorts Winters ("A Spider in the Web"). 8 Mar Horn Dies ("A Spider in the Web"). 10 Mar With Friends like these/Shadows Past & Present pt.1 (C-5) [Dates are estimates] + Shadows try to kill Garibaldi. Against the Odds/Shadows Past & Present pt.2 (C-6) 11 Mar Survival the Hard Way/Shadows Past & Present pt.3 (C-7) Silent Enemies/Shadows Past & Present pt.4 (C-8) [Garibaldi refers to Keffer's sighting of a Shadowship in ("A Distant Star"] A Race Through Dark Places 14 Mar + Bester discovers the B5 Link to the Underground railroad. 17 Mar + Bester on B5. Sheridan dines with Delenn. Late night assembly of PPGs ("A Race Through Dark Places"). 18 Mar + Talia breakfasts with Bester. She is kidnapped. Bester "fights" with Rogues. Bester leaves B5 ("A Race Through Dark Places"). Bloodoath [Dates are estimates] 21 Mar + G'Kar receives data crystal from Mi'ra. He appears to be killed in a transport accident. [Londo claims to be preparing for an Earth "Winter Solstice" Ceremony, which is clearly impossible. A Summer Solstic ceremony would place it after "Coming of Shadows", ergo if it is a "Solar Ceremony" as he says, it must be the Vernal Equinox] (N-"Bloodoath") 22 Mar + K'Sha Na'vas docks at B5. Memorial service for G'Kar (N-"Bloodoath"). 23 Mar + Garibaldi and Ivanova are in transit to Narn (N-"Bloodoath"). 24 Mar + Garibaldi and Ivanova are in transit to Narn (N-"Bloodoath"). 25 Mar + Garibaldi and Ivanova arrive on Narn. Memorial Service. Meet with Da'Kal (N-"Bloodoath"). 26 Mar + Garibaldi and Ivanova in the Border Zone. Leave Narn by old freighter (N-"Bloodoath"). 27 Mar + Garibaldi and Ivanova are in transit to B5 (N-"Bloodoath"). 28 Mar + Garibaldi and Ivanova are in transit to B5 (N-"Bloodoath"). 29 Mar + Garibaldi and Ivanova return to B5 (N-"Bloodoath"). Apr Soul Mates ("Pestilence, Famine and Death.") [Dates are estimates] + Londo Mollari's 30th Anniversary of his Ascension. He is nearly murdered. + Talia's Ex-Husband arrives on the Station ("Soul Mates"). 10 Apr Duet for Human and Narn in C sharp/Laser-Mirror-Starweb, pt.1 (C9) [Dates are estimates] + G'Kar appears to leave the Station just as his Ini-Darka arrives. He and Garibaldi are trapped in the station's core. Duet for Human and Narn in B Flat/Laser-Mirror-Starweb, pt.2 (C10) Apr The Coming of Shadows [Dates are estimates. I had initally placed this in May, but (N-"Accusation"), which gives specific dates is supposed to come after ("The Coming of Shadows"). + The Centauri Emperor, Turhan, dies and is succeeded by his nephew, Cartagia ("The Coming of Shadows"). + The Narn Colony in Quadrant 14 is eradicated by Shadows ("The Coming of Shadows"). + The Narn declare war on the Centauri ("The Coming of Shadows"). 18 Apr Accusations + J.D. Ortega is murdered [Dates are specifically referred to in the text.] (N-"Accusations"). 23 Apr + Yang's body is discovered (N-"Accusations"). 26 Apr + Garibaldi is attacked (N-"Accusations"). 28 Apr + Khatib is murdered (N-"Accusations"). 29 Apr + Ivanova discovers Ortega's secret. She is reinstated (N-"Accusations"). + Military Traffic increases through B5 ("A Race Through Dark Places") Apr Psi Corps and you (C-11) [Date is purely conjectural and probably pretty irrelevant since it doesn't describe any events that would be considered "real" in the B5 universe being nothing but psi-corps propaganda.] + Akdar Crisis. Rebels at Matok against the Shelassian Triumvirate ("GROPOS"). May GROPOS [Dates are estimates] + Operation Sudden Death. Earth Force Marines aid Shelassian Triumvirate against Rebels. Ear June All Alone in the Night [Sheridan comments having been at B5 for 6 months] + The Streib attack shipping in Sector 92. + A fleet, led by the Agamemnon and Delenn, pays a visit to the Streib homeworld. Mid Jun Acts of Sacrifice + The Lumati ally with the EA. + Covert aid to the Narn civilian populace begins ("Acts of Sacrifice"). Lat Jun Hunter, Prey [Sheridan refers to ("All Alone in the Night") as a few weeks ago] Jul Knives [Sheridan is referred to as taking command of B5 "seven months ago"] + Sheridan is presented with nightmares from his past. + Londo tries to save an old friend from his new ones ("Knives"). cJul "Betrayals" [Placing this novel in July is a guess, based on the premise that it takes place after the war is underway, but the Narn are still doing rather well.] Lat Jul There All The Honor Lies [Date is an estimate] + Sheridan is accused of murdering a Minbari. + The Station briefly opens a Merchandising shop ("There All The Honor Lies"). Ear Aug And Now For a Word [The Date is an estimate, based on the fact that the "36 Hours" Episode *airs* 16 Sep 2259, but giving them enough time to produce the episode to air. It is unreasonable to assume that it could take place any *earlier* than this.] + The station is visited by a INS news team. + Centauri are discovered to be smuggling "weapons of Mass destruction" through the station ("An Now for a Word"). + Londo is recalled to Centauri Prime for "consultations on the war effort" ("In the Shadow of Za'Ha'Dum"). Mid Aug In the Shadow of Z'ha'dum + Sheridan learns of the Shadows. + The Ministry of Peace begins to recruit on B5. "Late August/Early September" (JMSC) Confessions and Lamentations + A Virulent plague wipes out the Markab. Sep Divided Loyalties [Dates are estimates] Day 1 + Lyta Alexander, the station's first telepath returns with a warning that one of Babylon 5's officers is an operative for a top-secret government organization. Talia is forced to stay with Ivanova while her air recycler system is refurbished. Lyta is attacked while she is held by Security. Day 2 + Lyta goes to Delenn. Delenn is reconsidering trade with the Lumati. Ivanova reveals her secret to Sheridan. After Lyta probes most of the Command staff, Talia is revealed to be "control" ("Divided Loyalties").. 16 Sep "36 Hours" airs its Babylon 5 story ("And Now for a Word"). Mid Oct The Long, Twilight Struggle. [Sheridan is looking for news of the 6th game of the World Series] Day 1 + Londo meets with Refa, G'Kar meets with G'Sten, Sheridan meets with Draal. Day 2 + Narn attack Gorash 7; Centauri attack Narn ("Long Twilight Struggle"). Day 3 + G'Kar asks for sanctuary. Meeting with Advisory Council. Sheridan meets with Rangers ("Long Twilight Struggle"). 9 Oct + The Tuchanq nuMir Ru slaughters the Narn administration of the Tuchanq homeworld. She renames herself D'Arc (N-"Clark's Law"). Nov Comes the Inquisitor [Dates are estimates] + G'Kar tries to rally the Narn resistance on Babylon 5. Kosh tests Delenn's allegiance by summoning an ancient inquisitor. 10 Dec + [Date of Fall of Night beginning if the *actual* dates of Hanukah in 2259 are used; This would, of course, place "Matters of Honor" over Christmas] 12 Dec Clark's Law + Tuchanq delegation arrives on Babylon 5. Mollari tries to convince the Tuchanq to accept Centauri assistance in exchange for permitting a Centauri force to remain on their moon. The Tuchanq are suspicious and decide to wait a bit. One Tuchanq, D'Arc, is stunned and goes insane, killing a visiting human. Earthdome decides that this is to be the first time death sentence is applied, and sends an executioner [Aboard a shio that clearly takes too little time to arrive]. G'Kar attacked in core shuttle by Lurkers wearing Changeling nets to look like Tuchanq. Defeats them and kills all but one. Executioner killed accidentally. EarthGov makes Sheridan judge, jury & executioner. G'Kar tries to kill Mollari, after learning he was behind the attack. Morden saves both Garibaldi's and Mollari's lives (N-"Clark's Law"). 13 Dec + D'Arc is sentenced to death. Sheridan & Garibaldi fake the execution and send D'Arc onto the Tuchanq ship. A Riot breaks out during the execution, hundreds wounded and more than 50 people are killed. The Tuchanq decide to accept Centauri offer. 14 Dec + [Date of the Signing of the Earth-Centauri Non Agression Pact if the *actual* dates of Hanukah in 2259 are used; This would, of course, place "Matters of Honor" over Christmas] Mid to Late December + Morden talks to Refa; arranges for Zagros VII to be secured. ("Matters of Honor") + Lyta leaves the Station to head into Vorlon space ("Passing Through Gesthemene"). 17/18 Dec A Fall of Night + [Date of the End of Hanukah [Based on Ivonavah's menorah] if the *actual* dates of Hanukah in 2259 are used. The contents of Keffer's flight recorder are revealed on ISN.] 22 Dec + The arrival of the Centauri on Tuchanq (N-"Clark's Law"). 23 Dec + Starfighter Squadrons are training against Centauri models. Sheridan receives word of the Centauri's invasion of the Drazi and Pak'ma'ra spheres of influence. Sheridan takes this to Londo Mollari ("A Fall of Night"). 24 Dec + Lantz and Welles arrive on B5. The Narn warcruiser, G'Tok, arrives very late at night and seeks sanctuary at Babylon 5. [Lantz refers to the Solstice celebrations in Geneva as though it was something he didn't want to miss. Sheridan refers to someone at EarthDome having read his report about the Centauri problem, implying a bit of time to send it and have it possibly read.] ("A Fall of Night"). + The EAS Eratosthenes, A Wells Fargo Jump-gate Laying ship, captain Johannes Varese, is destroyed by Shadow ships in Sector 913 (N-"Clark's Law") 25 Dec + Ivanova is approached by Welles. Sheridan tells G'Kar about the G'Tok. Meeting of the Nightwatch. G'Tok takes his engines off-line ("A Fall of Night"). + In response to the execution of D'Arc, the EA Senate votes to end Capitol Punishment (N-"Clark's Law"). 26 Dec + The Centauri learn about the G'Tok and send a Battlecruiser. The Battlecruiser is destroyed by the Station. While escorting the G'tok to safety, Keffer finds a trace of a Shadow Ship. Keffer is killed, but not until he had ejected his flight recorder. On his way to an official apology to the Centauri, Sheridan is almost blown up. Kosh reveals himself to save Sheridan ("A Fall of Night"). 27 Dec + Earth-Centauri Non Agression Pact announced ("A Fall of Night"). [Note: JMS suggested strongly that this occured on or about the Solstice, which is why I have placed it here] 28 Dec + End of Hanukah [If that is in fact WHY Ivanova is lighting her menorah]. The contents of Keffer's flight recorder are revealed on ISN ("A Fall of Night"). 2260 "Point of No Return" (Was: "I am become Death, Destroyer of Worlds") 1 Jan Matters of Honor [Dates are estimates] + Marcus Cole leaves Zagros 7. Koshs meets with Sheridan. [A "week" since Sheridan's rescue] 5 Jan + Endawi arrives on the Station. Morden and Londo "reconsider their relationship". Endawi meets with Delenn and Sheridan ["We have been studying this footage for the last ten days"]. Cole meets with Delenn and Sheridan. Endawi meets with ambassadors. They leave the station to go to Zagros 7 ("Matters of Honor"). 7 Jan + Delenn and Sheridan return to the station, just as Endawi is leaving [Assuming only one day's travel to Zagros 7 and a day back] ("Matters of Honor"). 8 Jan + War Council established ("Matters of Honor"). 11 Jan + Endawi reports to Senator ("Matters of Honor") [This could take place as late as the 20th, depending on how long it took the White Star to travel to Zagros 7.]. + Engineering and Maintainance hire Richard Carlson. ???? The Touch of your Shadow, The Whisper of Your Name [Placement of this novel is a blatant guess. Garibaldi has been on a week long vacation, therefore it must take place after ("Message from Earth") since he says he hasn't had any vacation in three years; The note in the front of the book specifies that it takes place before ("A Day in the Strife").] 16 Jan Convictions [Dates are estimates] + Various alien missionaries arrive at the station. Brother Theo and his monks arrive at the station. A series of Bombs rock the station. Lennier is nearly killed by a bomb when he saves Londo and Delenn's lives. 17 Jan + Sheridan and Garibaldi catch the Bomber. Londo and G'Kar are freed from their elevator ("Convictions"). 20 Jan A Day in the Strife [Dates are estimates] + Transport Pilots' Association complaining about increased time for inspection, due to increased weapons searches. Narn Councillor Na'far arrives to replace G'Kar, because the Centauri think he's building a resistance. Ta'Lon ("All Alone in the Night") is with him, as his bodyguard. Garibaldi notices indications of Franklin's stim habit in Earhart's. An alien probe arrives and gives them 24 hours to provide answers to a 'test'. Mollari asks Delenn to help arrange for Vir to be sent to Minbar to work in the Centauri Diplomatic mission, empty for several years. Na'far tries to convince G'Kar to leave. 21 Jan + A group of Narns meet Na'Far. Attempt to kill him, and G'Kar stops them by agreeing to go back. With all the answers ready, Sheridan figures out that the probe is actually there to destroy anyone who might be advanced enough to be a threat. Ta'Lon and the others convince G'Kar to stay. Garibaldi & Franklin meet in Earhart's again. Franklin lies about not having used stims during the whole probe incident. Sheridan meets with the Transport Pilots' Association. Vir leaves for Minbar ("A Day in the Strife") 25 Jan Passing through Gesthemane [Dates are estimates] + Theo beats Sheridan in a chess game. Lyta Alexander returns to the station. [Lyta left a month ago. She hung out on the edge of Vorlon space for 3 days, and then stayed behind in a life pod. 5 days later, she was found and brought to the Vorlon homeworld. She'll be working for Kosh from now on.] 26 Jan + Brother Edward discovers a Black Rose in his bag. Edward returns to his quarters, and finds 'Death Walks Among You' painted in what looks like blood on his wall. He brings Garibaldi in to see it, but it is gone. Brother Edward interviews Delenn & Lennier about their beliefs. He heads back to his room, and after bumping into a Centauri, he has flashbacks of memories about things he doesn't remember doing ("Passing through Gesthemane"). 27 Jan + Edward dissapears. Lyta probes the Centauri & finds out where they are. One of them kills Edward ("Passing through Gesthemane"). 7 Feb + Lyta returns from Kosh's Mission. "Brother Malcolm" is sent to Earth ("Passing through Gesthemane"). Voices of Authority [Dates are estimates] c13 Feb + The War Council decided to try and contact the First Ones. G'Kar starts prying into Ranger activities. Captain meets with Julie Musante his political officer. Ivanova meets with Draal and comes up with evidence of Clark's complicity in President Santiago's death. c14 Feb + Ivanova and Marcus meet the "Walkers of Sigma 957". Sheridan turns the evidence over to General Hague ("Voices of Authority"). c15 Feb + Musante recalled to Earth as the Evidence is revealed. G'Kar gives Garibaldi the Book Book of G'Quon ("Voices of Authority"). c21 Feb Dust to Dust [Dates are estimates] + Sheridan receives the "Fourth report" of Sedition "in two days" [implying that it's about day 5 or 6 of ("Voices of Authority")]. Senate Meetings are beginning. Bester contacts Geribaldi. Dust user goes nuts Downbelow. War Council meeting. c22 Feb + Vir returns to the station (from Minbar). Bester arrives at B5. He takes "The Sleepers" (it's been established, notably in ("Mind War") that a dose of the "Sleepers" lasts for a week). G'Kar attacks Londo. G'Kar's Revelation (Dust to Dust). c27 Feb + G'Kar's trial. G'Kar sentenced to no less than 60 days (8 1/2 weeks) incarceration for assaulting Londo (Dust to Dust). [Date based on G'Kar's being released in ("Point of No Return"); n.b. 2260 is a leap year.] c29 Feb + Vir recalled to Minbar [Londo looks like he's had a few days to recover from his beating]. Bester leaves (Dust to Dust). c4 Mar + Mary Kirkish is called in to a dig on Ganymede, where a shadow vessel has been dug up ("Messages from Earth"). 11 Mar Exogenesis [Dates are estimates] + A ship arrives with some Vindrizi symbiotes. Lt j.g. David Corwin is promoted to full Lieutenant. Sheridan asks Ivanova to find out whether or not they can trust Corwin enough to bring him into the War Council. Marcus receives info from a Ranger. "Ranger 1" recommends that the Rangers go on heightened state of alert and pull back from Earth space, due to what's happening back home. A 'package' Marcus wants just left Mars, and should arrive in a week. [The date is based on the assumption that the 'package' is Dr. Kirkish]. 12 Mar + Marcus talks Franklin into going with him to investigate disappearances of people. Marcus & Franklin are taken prisoner by the Vendrizi. Corwin visits Ivanova. Franklin & Marcus agree to let the Vendrizi go on with their mission. Duncan can't take another back in - it would harm him ("Exogenesis"). 13 Mar + Ivanova tells Sheridan Corwin won't work out. Duncan decides to leave B5, to try and see the things he saw when he was joined with the Vendrizi ("Exogenesis"). 18 Mar Messages From Earth [Dates are estimates] + Bacon & Eggs; Mary Kirkish arrives on B5 ["beginning the Sixth week of Senate hearings;" G'Kar says "two weeks here; Six to go"; Since the actual duration is 8 1/2 weeks, my estimate is an attempt to be as conservative as possible.] 19 Mar + Sheridan leaves to reach the White Star. ["The captain hasn't been in his quarters since last Monday" ("Messages from Earth")] 20 Mar + Sheridan and the White Star reach Ganymede just as the Shadow Vessel is activated. Sheridan encounters the Agamenmnon ("Messages from Earth"). 21 Mar + Sheridan returns to B5 ("Messages from Earth"). 2 Apr + General Hague disappears from contact ["Last Monday"] ("Messages from Earth"). 8 Apr + President declares Martial Law in "Earth Central" (Late evening) ("Messages from Earth"). Point of No Return + Londo and Vir learn of both the Martial Law and Lady Morella's visit. 9 Apr + Communication's blackout (0800); Lady Morella arrives on B5; G'Kar is released; Command Staff communicate with General Smitts (1100); Nightwatch takes over Security on B5; Lady Morella's Tour (Evening); Executive Order for Martial Law announced during a riot ("Point of No Return"). 10 Apr + Nighwatch Security are captured (0315); The Narn assist Security; Lady Morella prophesies; General Hague dissapears. G'Kar insists on being let "in" on the "New Alliance" ("Point of No Return"). General Hague is killed in an action against the EAS Clarkston ("Severed Dreams"). 11 Apr + Vir leaves again for Minbar ("Point of No Return"). Delenn returns. 13 Apr Severed Dreams + The Alexander arrives at B5 carrying General Hague's body. + Babylon 5 declares independence from the Earth Alliance ("Severed Dreams"). 14 Apr + Major ship battle outside B5 ("Severed Dreams"). c30 Apr + G'Kar's estimated date of release [Assuming he had two weeks left on his sentance in ("Point of No Return")] ??? Ceremonies of Light and Dark [Dates are estimates. This is the Halfway point of the series as planned.] c20 Jun + Bester beceoms involved with Carolyn. [Backdated from ("Ship of Tears")] 3 Jul Sic Transit Vir + Vir returns to B5 from Centauri Prime to find that he's been married. + Vir is removed from his position at Minbar because he has been helping Narn escape ("Sic Transit Vir"). c12 Jul A Late Delivery from Avalon [This is "15 years to the day" after the Prometheus fired the shots that began the Earth/Minbari War. (Date is an estimate based on dates of ("Sic Transit Vir") and ("Ship of Tears").] + Arthur, King of the Britons comes to Babylon 5 to give Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake. + The Babylon 5 Treaty, for the mutual defence of B5 is signed by a number of members of the former league of Non-Aligned Worlds ("Late Delivery from Avalon"). + David McInytre is sent to work with the Narn resistance ("Late Delivery from Avalon"). c20 Jul Ship of Tears [Date is aproximate] + Bester arrives at B5 wanting to stop a shipment of weapons components being shipped to the Shadows. These components consist of biotechnologically altered telepaths. 24 Jul + The Shadows begin to invade a number of alien systems ("Ship of Tears","Interludes and Examinations"). 27 Jul + Kosh "goes to ground" ("Interludes and Examinations"). 3 Aug Interludes and Examinations + Sinclair convinces Kosh to arrange for a Vorlon fleet to help defeat the Shadows attacking the Brakiri. + Adira is poisoned while on her way to Babylon 5 to be reunited with Londo. This drives Londo back to Morden ("Interludes and Examinations"). 5 Aug + Morden and three shadows kill Kosh. His body is returned to his ship, and launched into the Sun ("Interludes and Examinations"). 13 Aug War Without End, Part One [This is eight days after the last Shadow attack, they have been "laying low" since the Vorlons fleet showed up]. + Sinclair and Delenn receive messages from out of the past. They lead the White Star into the past to steal Babylon 4. Sheridan is lost in time. [It *should* take more than a few hours for Sinclair to arrive from Minbar, but apparently it doesn't] 21 Aug War Without End, Part Two + [The Shadows, in an alternate future, destroy Babylon 5 ("War Without End", pt.1) - Eight days after date of ("War Without End", pt.1). Garibaldi forces Sinclair to leave B5, as it is about to be overrun by "evil creatures". Sinclair escapes, while Garibaldi remains behind to fight them while the self-destruct is engaged ("Babylon Squared","War Without End", pt.1). Babylon 5 explodes, with only one ship escaping ("Signs and Portents"/v,"War Without End", pt.1/v).] ??? Walkabout ??? Grey 17 Is Missing ??? And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place ??? Shadow Dancing ??? ? [Title is classified for the time being] 2261 ??? ??? The Hour of the Wolf ??? What Ever Happened to Mr. Garibaldi? Expectations. "All Our Songs Forgotten"("Unnatural Selection.") "The Customer is Always Right" "Demon on the Run" "The Very Long Night of Susan Ivanova" "Midnight in the Sunken Cathedral" "Target: Unknown" "Metaphors and Body Counts" 2262 ??? "Farewell" (aka "Sleeping in the light"). ???? [Date is unknown] + Sheridan and Delenn become romantically involved, eventually becoming the parents of "David" ("War Without End", pt.2). ???? [Date is unknown] + Londo Mollari becomes Emperor of the Centauri ("The Coming of Shadows"). [He doesn't look significantly older in the dream. He may be supported by Shadows in his ascension.] + The Shadows allies flee to Centauri Prime ("War Without End", pt.1). ???? [Date is unknown] + G'Kar has had his left eye "plucked out" ("Coming of Shadows","War Without End", pt.2) c2277 + Sheridan appears on Centauri Prime, after being lost in time ("War Without End", pt.1). The Centauri are pretty well decimated. Although Londo at first intends on killing Sheridan and Delenn, he appears to have been possessed by a Shadow creature, and manages to subdue it long enough to allow Delenn and Sheridan to escape. [This is specifically described as being "17 years after" the Alliance to fight the Shadows was formed.] ("War Without End", pt.1,"War Without End", pt.2) + Before Londo can be controlled again by his "Shadow", he asks for his "old Friend" G'Kar to kill him. Londo & G'Kar kill each other ("Midnight on the Fireing Line","The Coming of Shadows","War Without End", pt.2). + After Londo dies, Vir becomes emperor. [Date is a guess, based on Lady Morella's Vision, Vir's picking up the amulet of office, and my assumption that the remaining Centauri are to be eventually redeemed ("Point of No Return","War Without End", pt.2)).] ================================================================== "Glass Hand" Chronology (Included only because of some early comments by JMS that a sequal to the "Demon with a Glass Hand" episode of the "Outer Limits", "Demon on the Run", might be made as part of the B5 Series). c1960* + The android, Trent, hides out from the Kyben (Outer Limits - "Demon with a glass hand"; JMSU). c2160* + Trent *should* return to the future. c3960* + The Kyben exterminate the human race. The surviving humans unleash a radioactive plague intended to kill off all sentient life before encoding themselves onto a piece of wire in the care of the android, Trent. (Outer Limits - "Demon with a glass hand"; JMSU). [Or not. JMSU states that the Kyben might NOT be part of the B5 Universe.] c4160* + The radioactive plague should fade, making the Earth safe for the return of the humans. (Outer Limits - "Demon with a glass hand"; JMSU). [Or not. JMSU states that the Kyben might NOT be part of the B5 Universe.]