"[2] After President Clark declares martial law, General Hague's fleet of ships is attacked by Earth Alliance forces.
Delenn brings Dr. Franklin to attend to a Minbari Ranger, injured while returning to the station with key information.
The Minbari reports that the Shadows have engaged the Non-Aligned Worlds in civil and interplanetary wars, creating chaos.
The news network ISN, which has avoided broadcasting material critical of Clark, reports that the Proxima III and Orion VII colonies have seceded from the Earth Alliance.
She warns that the Earth Alliance is aware of the Alexander's presence and ships are en route to seize control of the station.
As the station and Alexander complete repairs, Ryan states he will depart, hoping to split the Alliance's attention.
Writer J. Michael Straczynski regards this episode as the final part in a 3-episode arc, following Messages from Earth and Point of No Return.
[2] Actor Robert Foxworth had been booked well in advance to appear in the episode as the rebel Earthforce leader, General Hague.
Platforms were placed over the pit areas to enable the actors to walk over these sections, and additional displays were added to the set.