Koslosky <102365.2062@compuserve.com> asks:
> The Lurker's Guide asked the same question that was in my mind
> after viewing this Ep - where was the Great Machine in all of the
> desperate fighting? Twice now B5 has been in danger of destruction
> (Zha-ha-dum was the first) and yet where was Draal?

I don't think Draal wants to be bothered each and every time B5
is in a hassle. He specifically said he wanted to be left alone.
Otherwise you also get into a "god in the box" deus ex machina
situation where, "Oh, we're in trouble, quick, get Draal." Truth is,
if they called him every time they got in trouble, he'd never get ANY
sleep.

Now, if B5 had failed in stopping this advance force, and the
main fleet came in, then yeah, they might very well call him. But this
was just an advance force, and she knew they could take it, and she was
right...so where's the need for Draal? He should be a last resort
ONLY.

jms

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"Hmmm, wouldn't Draal likely be aware of what was happening so close
anyway? And would it not be possible that he may also be aware of how
strong the force was, how soon the white stars would arrive, etc, and
thus know if he was needed as a last resort?"

You're not describing Draal, you're describing God, and he ain't
in this show. For one thing, we couldn't afford him....

jms

Fred Topol <76626.774@compuserve.com> asks:
> As a military officer, wouldn't one of Lockley's objectives be to
> win any battle with the minimum amount of casualties?

True, but is it *her* resource to do with any time she wants?
It is a separate institution and operation, that has said, politely and
not terribly politely, that on balance it would prefer to be left
alone.

jms