خلاصه داستان : در اواسط قرن بیست و سوم، ایستگاه فضایی اتحاد زمین بابیلون 5، واقع در قلمرو بی طرف، نقطه کانونی اصلی برای دسیسه های سیاسی، تنش های نژادی و جنگ های مختلف در طول پنج سال است...

Babylon 5 is a five-mile long space station located in neutral space. Built by the Earth Alliance in the 2250s, it's goal is to maintain peace among the various alien races by providing a sanctuary where grievances and negotiations can be worked out among duly appointed ambassadors. A council made up of representatives from the five major space-faring civilizations - the Earth Alliance, Minbari Federation, Centauri Republic, Narn Regime, and Vorlon Empire - work with the League of Non-Aligned Worlds to keep interstellar relations under control. Aside from its diplomatic function, Babylon 5 also serves as a military post for Earth and a port of call for travelers, traders, businessmen, criminals, and Rangers.