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Avenger Torpedo Bomber

A vehicle/ship class from the Wing Commander universe
The boxy rather graceless looking form of the Avenger is the primary torpedo bomber of the Union of Borderworlds. Despite it's looks it is quite effective with a payload that is at least equal that of the Longbow, while being far more agile. Primary forward armament consists of two mass drivers, two photon guns as well as two of the specialised L...

A Voice in the Wilderness, Part 1

An episode from the Babylon 5 universe
After a survey shuttle is rattled by a homing beam fired from the supposedly dead planet Epsilon 3, which the station orbits, Sinclair orders an investigation. A huge amount of technology is discovered beneath the planet's surface, under the control of a dying alien. Ivanova and Sinclair bring him back to the station for medical treatment....

A Voice in the Wilderness, Part 2

An episode from the Babylon 5 universe
An Earth Alliance heavy cruiser, the Hyperion, arrives under the command of Captain Ellis Pierce. He clashes with Sinclair over who has authority over the situation. Meanwhile, news that the planet, now lacking a controlling mind, is preparing to collapse, and take the station with it. Summoned by the planet's beacon, a heavily armed ali...

A-wing

A vehicle/ship class from the Star Wars universe
The A-wing is a light interceptor craft used by the Rebel Alliance and New Republic. Blindingly fast, the 9.6 meter fighter was originally developed from a civilian stunt fighter. In combat, the A-wing serves in an anti-fighter dogfighting role. It is faster than any fighter in common use by the time of the Battle of Endor, being matched o...

B5TECH.COM-The Babylon 5 Tech-Manual

A link from the Babylon 5 universe
This site, although controversial in some ways regarding calculations is a comprehensive database of various ship types shown in Babylon 5, Crusade and TV movies. Where possible, points of reference are given to try and back up a viewpoint. There is a comprehensive image gallery, FAQ's and essays as well as it's own message board.

B-907A Crusader Bretonia Heavy Fighter

A vehicle/ship class from the Freelancer universe
The premier heavy fighter manufactured in Bretonia, the Crusader is a sluggish looking unconventional design. The Crusader is quite hevily armoured and capable of taking a reasonable armament, but for this it sacrifices speed and maneuverability. Not capable of mounting a turret, it can take six guns on forward mounts of up to a Class 5 r...

Babylon 5

Universe
Premise: Babylon 5 tells the story of a human station in neutral territory that acts as a meeting place between races. Before long, its inhabitants find themselves at the center of a dangerous interplanetary struggle between some of the oldest races in the galaxy. The B5 universe is filled with a diverse assortment of predom...

Babylon 5: A Call To Arms

A film from the Babylon 5 universe
Overview: This was the final story to be filmed as part of Babylon 5's original production run. Plot Synopsis: After seeing the Interstellar Alliance's two newest prototype destroyers, Sheridan is visited in a dream by Galen, a technomage. He shows him destruction caused by a test of a leftover Shadow weapon by ...

Babylon 5 (Comic)

A comic from the Babylon 5 universe
DC Comics produced a run of Babylon 5 comics, the story quality varied with the two arcs initially produced being fairly close to canon. However, a combination of poor sales, mediocre artistry and later on some distinctly below average stories led to the series being cancelled after 11 issues. The first four part story arc followed Jeffre...

Babylon 5: In The Beginning

A film from the Babylon 5 universe
Made at the end of Season 4's production run, this TV movie tells the story of a young Sheridan fighting in the war against the Minbari. It also shows us the early background of some of the other characters familiar to us from the series.

Babylon 5: River of Souls

A film from the Babylon 5 universe
Overview: This is the final Babylon 5 adventure filmed as part of the original series production run. It is not the final TV movie produced in the production run, however, since A Call To Arms was filmed right after this as an introduction to Crusade. Plot Synopsis: An archaelogist meets Garibaldi ...

Babylon 5 (RPG)

An other game from the Babylon 5 universe
The Babylon 5 RPG using Wizards of the Coasts D20 system is set during the events that follow the commissioning of the Babylon 5 station. The main book gives a comprehensive guide to creating characters of most of the primary races seen in the series. There is also a basic guide to the universe and a map of the station itself as well as floor plans...

Babylon 5: The Gathering

A film from the Babylon 5 universe
The pilot movie for Babylon 5, stylisically different from the series. An assassination attempt is made on the life of the Vorlon ambassador. The Gathering has an interesting history. Filmed a year before production even started on the TV series, there are many cast differences. Patricia Tallman's character Lyta Alexander is not present ...

Babylon 5: The Lost Tales - Voices In The Dark

A film from the Babylon 5 universe
Overview: The Lost Tales is the first in what is hoped to be a DVD-based series of 'short stories' set in the Babylon 5 universe. It is around 110 minutes long, and features the characters of Sheridan and Lochley from the series, as well as Galen from Crusade. Plot Synopsis: Plot and ending details fol...

Babylon 5: Thirdspace

A film from the Babylon 5 universe
Overview: The second Babylon 5 TV movie to be filmed for TNT, Thirdspace was made as part of the season 4 production run. Plot Synopsis: Lyta begins experiencing visions of a devastated Babylon 5 station when a mysterious and huge artifact is towed out of hyperspace. Shortly afterwards, an IPX expedition arrives...

Babylon 5 (TV Series)

A TV series from the Babylon 5 universe
The Earth Alliance station Babylon 5 is a meeting point for various alien races. Constructed after the Earth-Minbari war, it is intended as a place of commerce and diplomacy where disputes can be sorted out peacefully.

Babylon Squared

An episode from the Babylon 5 universe
When one of the station's Starfuries returns on autopilot with it's occupant dead, Commander Sinclair is presented with a mystery: the pilot's internal organs are extremely aged, and a final message from him indicates that he encountered the missing Babylon 4 station, lost many years ago. After a distress call is recieved, also apparentl...

Bandersnatch

A creature from the Known Space universe
The Bandersnatchi resemble gargantuan slugs, with smooth white skin. Their front end has a conical neck which ends with a featurless bulge (which is not a head), that has two spots of bristles. Despite their slug-like apperance, they have several very un-sluglike characteristics. Firstly, they have an endoskeleton. They also have soft, wav...

Banshee Light Fighter

A vehicle/ship class from the Wing Commander universe
The Banshee light fighter, not to be confused with the Banshee that was in Confed service is a fast, nimble fighter in service with the Union of Borderworlds. It's high speed and maneuverability make it ideal for interceptions and short range dogfights. It also makes an ideal recon fighter. Weapon loadouts are...

Bantha

A creature from the Star Wars universe
Banthas are large herbivores which have been transported around the galaxy, thanks to their hardiness and reliability as beasts of burden. Perhaps the most striking feature of the bantha, besides the huge spiral horns, is the great size of the head and the apparent lack of a neck. This is an odd configuration, and seems like it would hin...

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