Gropos

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“Gropos”
Babylon 5 episode
Episode no. Season 2
Episode 10
Written by Larry DiTillio
Directed by Jim Johnston
Guest stars Paul Winfield (Gen. Richard Franklin)
David L. Crowley (Lou Welch)
Ryan Cutrona (Sgt. Major Plug)
Ken Foree (P.F.C. Large)
Morgan Hunter (Pvt. Kleist)
Marie Marshall (P.F.C. Dodger)
Production no. 210
Original airdate 8 February 1995
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"Gropos" is an episode from the second season of the science-fiction television series Babylon 5.

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[edit] Synopsis

Dr. Franklin's father, General Richard "Firestorm" Franklin (played by Paul Winfield), leads 25,000 EarthForce marines through the station en route to a secret military operation on the planet Akdor, the third planet in the Sh'lassen Triumvirate. As Sheridan had previously been to Akdor, General Franklin intends to utilize him in planning his operation. The addition of these "Gropos" (EarthForce slang for Ground Pounders) pose a logistical nightmare for Garibaldi and the rest of the command staff. Throughout the infantry division's stay on Babylon 5, Stephen Franklin works to repair his sour relationship with his father.

[edit] Arc significance

  • Establishes the troubled relationship Dr. Franklin has with his father, although much of that conflict is resolved during this episode.
  • Station's defense grid is enhanced, now "capable of taking on a warship".

[edit] Production details

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