First Ones
In one of the Episodes… I believe it’s “The Long Night,” Ivanova has been searching for the First Ones for a while, and has found all but one that Lorien said was out there to find. I remember because of a conversation Lorien and Ivanova were having that got interrupted by the last of the First Ones arriving. I can’t remember the exact quote, but it’s there. I also remember a comment on the Lurker’s Guide to B5 about Ivanova having to go back to the station for some reason before she goes back out because a scene between her and Lorien couldn’t be shot in the episode before and had to be re-shot in a weird sequence (in time on the show) and in that conversation they’re talking about going to find the First Ones as well… I think that’s Lorien’s “I am THE First One” quote.
Lorien’s only THE First One because he was the first sentient being in the universe… there are definitely more First Ones. At least 8 including Shadows and Vorlons–who are both several times stated to be First Ones. (And I’m pretty sure Ivanova and Lorien talk about finding the /other/ First Ones, too.)
The whole point of this is that Ivanova went and found them all with Lorien/Marcus in White Star number 1. Or whicever one she took. Give the girl credit where it’s due.
[This message has been edited by Kyrie (edited 01-27-2001).]