The year is 2260, twelve years have passed since the Minbari destroyed the Earth. The Earth fleet, with the help of its allies, the Shadows, turned the tide of the war and turned Minbari into poisoned ash. Sinoval's attempt to restore his power over the surviving Minbari was thwarted by the unexpected appearance of their greatest prophet and leader, who had finally returned after a thousand years of absence.

There are many different forces at work in the galaxy, but after the Battle of Minbari they are divided and isolated. Dark forces are in motion, conspiracies even darker than ever are being born, and very few outposts of light continue to fight for the freedom of the galaxy. Signs of an approaching storm are visible on the horizon, it is almost here...