Babylon 5 Timeline ( Real )

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February 22, 1993

Babylon 5 Pilot Airs

The pilot movie 'Babylon 5: The Gathering' airs, introducing the universe and key characters.

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January 26, 1994

Babylon 5 Series Premiere

The first episode of the Babylon 5 television series airs, officially launching the show.

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September 21, 1994

Babylon 5 Season 2 Premiere

The second season of Babylon 5 premieres, expanding the story and character development.

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September 20, 1995

Babylon 5 Season 3 Premiere

The third season begins, continuing the complex narrative and political intrigue.

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November 3, 1996

Babylon 5 Season 4 Premiere

Season 4 debuts with ongoing storylines and significant character arcs.

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November 25, 1998

Babylon 5 Series Finale Airs

The final episode of Babylon 5 airs, concluding the story after five seasons.

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May 3, 2007

Babylon 5: The Lost Tales Release

An anthology DVD with new Babylon 5 stories is released, expanding the universe.

Babylon 5 Timeline ( Fictional )

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2245

Earth-Minbari War Begins

The Earth-Minbari War starts after a tragic incident involving Earth warships and a Minbari vessel ignites a bitter conflict.

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2248

Earth-Minbari War Ends

The Minbari surrender abruptly after the battle of the planet Earth, revealing unknown motives and ending the devastating conflict.

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2257

Babylon 5 Station Commissioned

Babylon 5, an enormous space station created to foster peace and diplomacy among species, is launched into orbit.

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2258

First Contact with the Vorlons

Babylon 5 experiences its first direct encounter with the mysterious and ancient Vorlon species.

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2258

Shadows Awaken on Babylon 5

The ancient and powerful Shadows begin their influence and manipulation of events from behind the scenes.

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2261

Earth Alliance Civil War Begins

Discontent with the Earth government leads to a civil war that threatens the stability of human space and the Babylon 5 alliance.

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2261

Shadow War Begins

An epic conflict erupts between the forces of the Shadows and a coalition of younger races led by Babylon 5 and its allies.

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2262

End of the Shadow War

The war against the Shadows concludes with the help of the Vorlons, reshaping the future politics and alliances in the galaxy.

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2262

Babylon 5 Destroyed

The Babylon 5 space station is destroyed to eliminate the threat posed by Earth Alliance forces loyal to President Clark.

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2263

Formation of the Interstellar Alliance

After the Shadow War, a new political and military alliance is established to maintain stability and peace among races.