The Path of Sorrows

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“The Path of Sorrows”
Crusade episode
Episode no. Season 1
Episode 4
Written by J Michael Straczynski
Directed by Mike Vejar
Production no. 109
Original airdate 30 June 1999
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"The Path of Sorrows" is an episode from the first season of the television series Crusade.

[edit] Plot synopsis

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

On a world rumoured to be a place of healing the crew of the Excalibur find an alien that acts as a confessor for passing travellers.

[edit] Arc significance

  • The destruction of the Cerberus is seen in full, as is Gideon's rescue by Galen during the great Technomage exodus.
  • The last (or presumably the last) act of the Telepath War is explained, and we learn that Matheson played a part in it.
  • We learn more about Galen's past, that He and Isabelle were betrayed by someone.