WHO ARE YOU? WHO WHO WHO WHO NOW TELL ME WHO ARE YOU?
NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS NO SPOILERS
Kosh Naranek is the Vorlon Ambassador to Babylon 5. He is quite mysterious and vague. He rarely directly involves himself in the affairs of others. Perhaps this reminds you of your co workers? Some suggest that he was a writer for the Who because he always says 'Who are you?' and he is very old. I would have loved to have been that actor who played Kosh because there are no facial expressions involved, you basically float around in that suit and only once in a blue moon do you use any inflection in your voice!
The Vorlon are an ancient race. Little is known about them. Even the Minbari know very little about the Vorlon. The Minbari are the oldest known space faring race. Every ship sent by the major races into Vorlon space has had an 'unfortunate accident.' The simple suggestion from the Vorlon is to not send ships into Vorlon space. Fair enough.
No one knows what a Vorlon looks like. But, just like G'Kar said, "No one on Bablyon 5 is as they appear." BUT, if you REALLY, REALLY want to see what's inside that encounter suit, then just click here to goto the very end of the page.
Kosh roams Babylon 5 in an encounter suit. Our breathable
atmosphere consists of Nitrogen and Oxygen.
Kosh's atmosphere consists of Methane and Sulfur.
You will learn he has other means of exploring the station as well. When you are
ready.
How would you like to play poker with this guy?
It is rumored that anyone who has ever looked upon the face of a Vorlon has turned to stone. It is also rumored that once you look upon the face of a Vorlon you are forever changed. You do not understand because you are not ready.
Some memorable Kosh quotes:
We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of Scampering
WHO ARE YOU?
Talia 'There is something I don't understand'......Kosh 'Understanding is a three edged sword'
We shall commence again at the hour of longing
Then the willows must scuttle carefully
Ah. You seek meaning.
Then listen to the MUSIC not the SONG
Your need does not enter into it. We have a contract. What is need compared to the path?
A stroke of the brush does not guarantee art from the bristles. Do you understand Ms. Winters?
Reflection, surprise, terror. For the future
You are not ready for immortality
The avalanche has already started. It is too late for the pebbles to vote.
Leave this place. They are not for you. Go. Leave. NOW.
To be sure about you. An inquisitor. You will know. If you survive.
Sheridan 'I hate it when you do that'... Kosh 'Good'
I have always been here
Sheridan 'Why are you here?' Kosh 'We were never away'
Sheridan 'Why am I here?' Kosh ' You have always been here'
Sheridan 'Why?' Kosh 'I sought Understanding. I listened to the song. Your thoughts became the song.'
They are not ready. They would not understand
Sheridan 'Can you help me to understand you?' Kosh 'You do not even understand yourself'
Sheridan 'What do you want?' Kosh ' NEVER ask that question!'
I will teach you. About you until you are ready. To fight legends.
We are all Kosh
You do not understand. But you will.
Impudent. Incorrect. Disobedient
Not Kosh quotes, but humorous comments directed toward the Vorlons:
Zack regarding his new uniform made of rare Minbari material "I've seen Vorlons with more fashion sense"
Sheridan is telling Ivanova about his time with Kosh.
Ivanova to Sheridan "Well it must be working. You're beginning to sound
like a Vorlon.'
Kosh and Delenn chillin like two villians in the garden at the end of Season Two.
Sheridan: "What you got on my 40 homie?"
Kosh: "You are not ready for my 40. Homie."
HAHA.... SUCKER!!!!!