Babylon 5: In the Beginning Timeline ( Real )

film_release
January 3, 1998

Release of 'Babylon 5: In the Beginning'

The television movie 'Babylon 5: In the Beginning' was first aired, expanding the Babylon 5 universe by covering the Earth-Minbari War.

film_production
1997

Production of Babylon 5: In the Beginning

Production and filming of the TV film 'Babylon 5: In the Beginning' took place, involving pre-production, shooting, and post-production.

tv_series_premiere
January 26, 1994

Original Babylon 5 TV Series Debut

The original Babylon 5 TV series, the precursor to 'In the Beginning', aired and established the show's universe.

Babylon 5: In the Beginning Timeline ( Fictional )

battle
2260 Zyphus Cycle

Siege of Earth

Minbari forces launch a massive assault on Earth, bombarding key cities; Earth forces are overwhelmed.

military
2260 Zyphus Cycle

Earth's Last Stand

Earth's military prepares final defenses as Minbari forces push towards Earth's major population centers.

political_decision
Late 2260 Zyphus Cycle

Possibility of Earth’s Destruction

Earth's command considers deploying nuclear weapons against the Minbari fleet to prevent planet invasion.

fleet_movement
Late 2260 Zyphus Cycle

Earth Destroyer Arrives

Minbari command starship 'Earth Destroyer' enters Earth’s atmosphere, ready to execute the final phase of the assault.

character_event
2260 Zyphus Cycle

Minbari Commander Sinclair Captured

Commander Jeffrey Sinclair of the Earth forces is taken prisoner after combat engagement with Minbari.

plot_reveal
2260 Zyphus Cycle

Minbari Leader Valen’s Revelation

The Minbari leader reveals a connection between Earth and Minbari history that changes the course of the war.

war_resolution
2260 Zyphus Cycle

Minbari Surrender to Earth

Unexpectedly, the Minbari abruptly cease hostilities and surrender to the Earth Alliance, ending the war.

peace_treaty
2260 Zyphus Cycle

End of Earth-Minbari War

Peace is established, marking the end of the devastating conflict; this sets the stage for future cooperation.