The Centauri bombard the Narn homeworld from orbit
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The Narn-Centauri War Was the Single Most Tragic Thing I’ve Ever Seen In Sci-fi…

Man… For anybody who needs a dose of cold water in this world who is a citizen of an empire that conquers and bombs and abuses smaller countries for frivolous reasons, this is the story for them to see. Many forget that these are people, histories, schools and hospitals, accomplishments, artists, children and families, falling dead to these empires: It should never feel like two sports teams duking it out while we cheer from the sidelines. I’d tell people to look into G’kar’s eyes when he finds out:

“The Centauri are doing it to us again!” And breaking down weeping hysterically, and realize the problems with these egotistical empires and their incessant desire to conquer others “just because they can.”

Londo—for most the show—is a perfect example of a leader who feels merged with his empire. He and his people feel they have “no choice” but to be powerful, feared, wealthier when they have far more than what they need, etc. Ultra-Nationalism can be the worst, most dangerous brand of narcissism. Its very pretty and poetic sounding to say: “We’ll reach forth our hands to the stars and reclaim our glory!” What do they mean by that? Bringing mass drivers and reducing entire cities and countries to rubble. I wish more realized that propaganda and pretty buzz phrases are primarily there for these types to whitewash their atrocities.

“They didn’t just kill millions of people, and lock them up in death camps! They were just destiny