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Following the attack on Earth by the Drakh, a plan is hatched to save it. Excalibur, a new vessel, is sent out to find a cure for the plague, and the man for the job is Captain Matthew Gideon. His first act is to capture one of the Drakh and get him to tell him what he can.

According to J. Michael Straczynski's posts on the internet the opening of the first episode aired, "War Zone", was required by TNT to open with a fistfight. Later in the episode, the Senator briefing Gideon has a line to the effect of, "We've had to make a lot of compromises to get this thing off the ground" - literally about the Excalibur's mission, but also a line J. Michael Straczynski intended as a comment on the series itself.

Marjean Holden (Dr. Sarah Chambers) appeared in Spacecenter Babylon 5 - Waffenbrüder (1999), which served as Crusade's pilot, as Sheridan's navigator. Executive Producer J. Michael Straczynski explained this away saying that it was in fact her twin sister.

This takes place from January 1 to January 5, 2267.


Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Gary Cole Gary Cole - Capt. Matthew Gideon
Tracy Scoggins Tracy Scoggins - Capt. Elizabeth Lochley (credit only)
Daniel Dae Kim Daniel Dae Kim - Lt. John Matheson
David Allen Brooks David Allen Brooks - Max Eilerson
Peter Woodward Peter Woodward - Galen
Marjean Holden Marjean Holden - Dr. Sarah Chambers
Carrie Dobro Carrie Dobro - Dureena Nafeel
Zeus Mendoza Zeus Mendoza - Trace Miller (as Alex Mendoza)
Tim Thomerson Tim Thomerson - Senator McQuate
Christopher Comes Christopher Comes - Aide (as Chris Comés)
Maggie Egan Maggie Egan - Jane / ISN Anchor
Don Fischer Don Fischer - Captain Henson
Mark Hendrickson Mark Hendrickson - Drakh Captain
Elijah Mahar Elijah Mahar - Crew #1 (as Elijha Majar)
Rebecca Markham Rebecca Markham - Sam
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