In the final hours before the Shadows and the Vorlons meet Sheridan's alliance at Coriana VI, Ivanova and Lorien await the last of the First Ones in a remote sector of space. Meanwhile, in his new role as Centauri Prime Minister, Londo seeks to remove all Shadow influences from Centauri Prime before the Vorlon planet killer arrives.

A team of ISN reporters arrive on the station claiming that they want to do an objective and truthful story on Babylon 5. Although the command crew are reluctant, they take a chance that their side of the conflict will be shown.