Attn George:New Ships (Spoilers for LoC)

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From: TheUndead <bhumph at goodnet.com>
Date: 4 May 1997 15:09:33 -0400
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I was really impressed by the cgi in this episode especially the part
with the skindancing.  Two quick questions if you don't mind:

In comparison to the whitestar, how technologically advanced are those
Drakh ships?  Second, do the Drakh ships use any shadow technology?




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From: George Johnsen <ndeiprod at earthlink.net>
Date: 7 May 1997 14:13:25 -0400
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The Drakh ships contain quite a few surprises.  Note that the Drakh
emmisary refered to what and who it was as being the same thing. In a
hive mind, it wouldn't be too far of a stretch to imagine that the
mothership would consider it's fleet a primary defense system.

In technology, who is to say who the "lead contractor" was in the Shadow
group.  I think you will find that there is a bit of Shadowtech in the
Drakh, and a bit of Drakh tech in the shadows.  Certainly the Whitestar
crew thought enough of their power to make a plan that would let them
use the patented "getting the hell out of there manouver" without just
zooming away.  

Also important to note is that Delenn believed, after engaging the Drakh
in their exit to safety, that the Whitestars were up to the challenge of
jumping back into the fray with at least a chance of an equal battle. 
I'm sure she would have thought twice about this if she imagined it to
be no more than a heroic gesture.

George Johnsen
CoProducer, B5




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From: denebeim at deepthot.cary.nc.us (Jay Denebeim)
Date: 15 May 1997 16:36:38 -0400
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>In technology, who is to say who the "lead contractor" was in the Shadow
>group.  I think you will find that there is a bit of Shadowtech in the
>Drakh, and a bit of Drakh tech in the shadows.  Certainly the Whitestar
>crew thought enough of their power to make a plan that would let them
>use the patented "getting the hell out of there manouver" without just
>zooming away.  

Actually, to me the Drahk looked more Vorlonesque than Shadowesque as
far as their ship designs go.  Note the appearance of the texture you
used for them, the petal shaped ships, and the 'arms' facing forward.
(Which on the Vorlon ships look to have been used as kenetic shadow
killers)

So, what's the deal here.  Are we supposed to think that this is
Vorlon based technology, or is it purely coincidence?

>Also important to note is that Delenn believed, after engaging the Drakh
>in their exit to safety, that the Whitestars were up to the challenge of
>jumping back into the fray with at least a chance of an equal battle. 
>I'm sure she would have thought twice about this if she imagined it to
>be no more than a heroic gesture.

That and she can be as cocky as she wants because she knows she'll
live for another 18 years or so.  (WWE)

Jay
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From: George Johnsen <ndeiprod at earthlink.net>
Date: 15 May 1997 23:00:10 -0400
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> Actually, to me the Drahk looked more Vorlonesque than Shadowesque as
> far as their ship designs go.  Note the appearance of the texture you
> used for them, the petal shaped ships, and the 'arms' facing forward.
> (Which on the Vorlon ships look to have been used as kenetic shadow
> killers)
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> So, what's the deal here.  Are we supposed to think that this is
> Vorlon based technology, or is it purely coincidence?


Jay, you know I *never* tell people what to think! :-) The Drakh have
arranged the technology to suit themselves.  Source of the technology is
up for speculation at this time.  When I was speaking of the Shadow bits
on their technology, I was refering more to things operational, not
visual. As to petal shaped ships- flowers come in all sting-y and pretty
variations........

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> live for another 18 years or so.  (WWE)

Do we really want to open up the time line discussions again!  :-) 
Actually, I think it would be unlike Delenn to risk her crew on
something she thought was a futile gesture, future knowlege or no.

George Johnsen
CoProducer, B5




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