Babylon 5: The Gathering Timeline ( Real )

production
September 1993

Babylon 5: The Gathering Production Start

Filming began for Babylon 5: The Gathering, the pilot movie for the Babylon 5 television series.

broadcast
February 22, 1993

Babylon 5: The Gathering First Broadcast

Babylon 5: The Gathering was first broadcast on television, introducing audiences to the Babylon 5 universe.

release
1993

Babylon 5: The Gathering Release on Home Video

Babylon 5: The Gathering was released on VHS, making it accessible for home viewing and broadening its audience.

Babylon 5: The Gathering Timeline ( Fictional )

launch
2257-01-01

Launch of Babylon 5

The space station Babylon 5 is launched and begins its journey to the neutral zone between the Earth Alliance, Minbari Federation, and Centauri Republic to serve as a diplomatic hub.

character_event
2257-01-15

Arrival of Commander Sinclair

Commander Jeffrey Sinclair takes command of Babylon 5, becoming the station's first commanding officer.

diplomatic_event
2257-02-05

Arrival of Ambassador Delenn

Delenn, the Minbari ambassador, arrives at Babylon 5 to represent her people and participate in diplomatic initiatives on the station.

diplomatic_event
2257-02-10

Arrival of Ambassador Londo Mollari

Centauri ambassador Londo Mollari arrives at Babylon 5, marking the station's importance as a hub for interstellar diplomacy.

diplomatic_event
2257-02-12

Arrival of Ambassador G'Kar

Narn ambassador G'Kar arrives at Babylon 5, bringing the interests of the Narn Regime to the diplomatic table.

first_contact
2257-03-01

First Contact with Vorlons

Babylon 5 experiences the first official contact with the mysterious Vorlon ambassadors, significant for future events.

historical_remembrance
2257-03-15

Earth-Minbari War Remembrance

The station staff commemorates the Earth-Minbari War, reflecting on its impact and ongoing tensions.

conflict
2257-03-20

Mysterious Alien Encounter and Station Attack

The station experiences a mysterious alien attack involving unknown ships; significant damage and casualties occur, testing Babylon 5's defenses and alliances.