There was never any intention whatsoever of doing B5 within the
context of the Star Trek universe. It was always intended as a wholly
original concept. It was taken to a half dozen or more studios, and
that included Paramount, yes, but Paramount doesn't just do Trek. I never
wanted to tell this story in the ST universe because it *couldn't* be told
there; the rules that confine story areas simply wouldn't let it happen.

jms