Daniel M. Upton <75442.1331@compuserve.com> asks:
> could it be that the Shadows technical advantage lies in the
> field of propulsion? First, why didn't Kosh flee the station and
> go into Vorlon space before ordering the attack on the Shadows?
> Were Shadow vessels haunting hyperspace in the region of the
> station ready to destroy him if he tried to leave? Why didn't he
> ask Sheridan and Delenn for Ranger bodyguards? Would the Shadows
> have simply killed them and then pressed their attack on Kosh or
> would bringing things that far out in the open have left the
> Shadows with no more reason not to directly attack the station?
> Why was Kosh able to order the Vorlon fleet to attack the
> Shadows? Was his position in the Vorlon hierarchy higher than the
> title of ambassador would indicate? was he, like Delenn was
> originally, part of some kind of governing body? Why did Morden
> and the Shadows automatically know that when the Vorlon fleet
> attacked them that Kosh was behind it? And most importantly, why
> are the Vorlon still "too few" to directly engage the Shadows? So
> again, why aren't they ready? Why are the Shadows, who had to play
> catchup in a big way, able to field a navy that has the
> "thousands" of ships that Londo saw in his vision while the
> Vorlons are still "too few"?

Because I think, on some level, Kosh knew it was inevitable; a
price had to be paid. In a way, Lincoln had the same feelings...why
was he to live when so many had died? In a way, he knew he wouldn't
live much longer. Also, it would mean running...and the Vorlons don't
run. If he fled, another would pay the price...and that also wouldn't
be right.

jms

(blocked) asks:
> Was John thinking about his role in the destruction of the Black
> Star, or the fact that he is now leading every race he can
> influence into (possibly suicidal) battle with the Shadows?

In a way, each subsequent season tends to become stronger
because now you know who these people are. If you come to care about
them, then the events that affect them have more power. I've heard
from folks who've watched the first season or two over again, and now
that they know who these people are, found them much stronger than the
first time through. It's the nature of the beast.

jms