Born to the Purple





Production number: 104
Original air date: February 9, 1994
Written by Larry DiTillio
Directed by Bruce Seth Green


Londo's career is on the line when a beautiful slave seduces him and steals a sensitive computer file. Garibaldi investigates an unauthorized use of a restricted communications channel, much to the annoyance of Ivanova. G'Kar gets an assistant.

What I learned


Centauri law permits individuals to own Centauri slaves. Owners are legally responsible for the actions of their slaves. This appears to be a slave system of economics rather than of caste. According to Trakis, powerlessness and slavery is the fate of all Centauri who don't play the game of blackmail and backstabbing.

Londo and G'Kar agree over a drink that females are the finest of all things in life. Men!

Talia cannot handle intense anger from people close by.

Ivanova's brother was killed in the Earth/Minbari war, her mother committed suicide, and she's been estranged from her father for years.

The Psi Corps' hold on telepaths far away is limited. So talia was willing to bend a few rules when it's necessary.

Ivanova is willing to bend EA regulations for personal perks.

Babylon 5 communications has a priority "Gold Channel" reserved for emergency communications. Sinclair's express permission is required to use it, and its existence is known only to the ambassadors and senior officers.

"Fresh Air" is the finest restaurant on Babylon 5.

Talia used to work for the "Political Bureau".

"I like to know all there is about Babylon 5," Sinclair says, "and Garibaldi's files are very thorough."

Ivanova appears to wear only one earring, though it's hard to tell since throughout the episode we get no more than a glimpse of the right side of her head.

What I don't get
Why does a non-centauri have a centauri slave?

Why didn't anyone recognize Sinclair in a bar?

Why are Londo and G'kar so friendly?

What is the Euphrates treaty?

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