Every once in a while, there are things on B5 that seemingly make no sense whatsoever. Not many, granted, which is why they seem to stand out so clearly. Here's the one that I notice every time I watch and then just let slide:
Ta'Lon's sword. Huh? He reappears in an episode that centers around *controlling weapons* ("A Day in the Strife" where Sheridan's meeting with the pilots over new weapons regs) and strolls around with a big honking sword on his back? And he's happy to draw it, too. He didn't get special permission from Sheridan since it's established that Sheridan didn't know he was aboard until he showed up with Na'Far. Is it because he's a bodyguard, registered somehow? Dunno. We've seen many smaller knives turned away at customs, so what's his secret? I'm surprised the Centauri put up with it, that's for sure.
Anybody have an explanation? Or something else that doesn't seem to make sense?
Jan
Ta'Lon's sword. Huh? He reappears in an episode that centers around *controlling weapons* ("A Day in the Strife" where Sheridan's meeting with the pilots over new weapons regs) and strolls around with a big honking sword on his back? And he's happy to draw it, too. He didn't get special permission from Sheridan since it's established that Sheridan didn't know he was aboard until he showed up with Na'Far. Is it because he's a bodyguard, registered somehow? Dunno. We've seen many smaller knives turned away at customs, so what's his secret? I'm surprised the Centauri put up with it, that's for sure.
Anybody have an explanation? Or something else that doesn't seem to make sense?
Jan
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