Voices of Babylon

One Year Later…

John — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:18:29 +0000

On behalf of everyone behind Voices of Babylon, I first want to apologize. As mentioned in the update from August 2009, there have been factors outside of the production of Three-Edged Sword that have been interfering with our ability to move forward with that series. In particular, Jarsto’s health continues to be a factor, and both Edmund and I have been dealing with work and family demands that have precluded work on TES.

For now, Three-Edged Sword is on hold until we can decide how to resolve these issues and determine a path forward. I promise that, at the very least, Season 2 will get a conclusion in the fullness of time. Beyond that, I cannot say.

That’s the bad news.

The good news is that Voices of Babylon was never meant to be centered on Three-Edged Sword alone. There are many talented people connected to Voices of Babylon, both behind the keyboard and behind the microphone, and they are all hungry to deliver some fresh “Babylon 5″ content in the spirit of Three-Edged Sword and other audiodrama productions. Throughout the month of February, the Voices of Babylon crew has been discussing what we call Voices of Babylon 2.0: a collection of several productions of varying length, of which we all hope a revived Three-Edged Sword can eventually be a part.

Writers are working on scripts throughout the month of March, and we all hope to start providing fresh content on the feed as early as April.

Until then!

John

Current Status: August 2009

John — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:46:37 +0000

Just wanted to drop a line to all the fans, letting them know that we’re doing our best to get the next batch of episodes up and running!

Unfortunately, Jarsto’s personal health issues have flared up again, and he has been unable to do very much between work and sleep. Also, Edmund and I have both experienced some changes to our job situations that have resulted in much less time for Three-Edged Sword. The net effect is that the production cycle is once again much longer than we would prefer.

That said, we have all the recordings in hand to put together the next batch of episodes. It’s just a matter of finding the time to put the pieces together. I must point out that this is a considerable and time-intensive task, so it may be some time before the episodes are ready for air.

On the plus side, the next batch of script outlines have been completed, so there is a possibility of getting the ball rolling a little faster. We will do our best to keep everyone in the loop.

Thanks for your patience…it will be rewarded!

TES 044 – The Widening Gyre

Jarsto — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:00:09 +0000

Things have been heating up for weeks, and are finally about to reach boiling point. All sides move into place, ready to decide the fate of Orion 7.

Credits: If you’re wondering who you’ve been hearing check out the Three Edged Sword page for a list of credits. We couldn’t do the show we’re doing now without all the people on the list, and thanks to all our volunteers the list is only going be growing for the foreseeable future.

Listener Feedback: If you’d like to have leave feedback for a future feedback show Three Edged Sword has its own email address and voicemail number for those people who want to send listener feedback. You can send us email at tes AT voicesofbabylon.com or leave voicemail at 206-426-1563. Of course you can also send “voicemail” by recording yourself and emailing in an mp3 file. Or you can leave a comment on the website.

New Shows: Now that Three Edged Sword is up and running again we’re also looking at having more Babylon 5 universe audio drama’s on this site. If you’re interested in making your own audio drama in this universe and having it hosted on this site, please contact us using the email address above.

TES 043 – Loyalty and Honor

Jarsto — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:00:02 +0000

Last week things got rather tense aboard the EAS Kent and Captain Hengest decided to talk to the captains sparring for control of the Orion 7 fleet one on one. This week it’s Jarsto’s turn to put his views forward. Meanwhile on the planet a different sort of sparring match is going on as Agent 6 tries to work out a deal with the rogues.

TES 042 – Ceremonies Of Innocence

Jarsto — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:00:59 +0000

With the computer issues resolved, the next episode is now ready to go. And it’s a good one. The situation on the ground develops even further, and at the same time Captain Hengest and the EAS Kent are stirring things up in orbit, and succeeds in getting Captains Jarsto and Drake into the same room, more than enough potential for fireworks there…

Minor Release Delay for Episode 42

John — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:23:21 +0000

For reasons that may or may not be related to either the arrival of Captain Hengest in the Orion system or interference from the rogue telepaths recently uncovered on the surface, the final edit for Episode 42 was the victim of a poorly timed computer error. As a result, it will be slightly delayed. We expect it to be available early this week.

TES 041 – Mere Anarchy

Jarsto — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:00:28 +0000

As things threaten to descend into chaos in orbit, the situation on the planet is equally… interesting. Of course I could tell you what was happening with Agent #6 at the end of the last episode, but that would hardly be fun now would it. So instead I invite you to listen to another exciting episode of Three Edged Sword.

TES 040 – Some Revelation Is At Hand

Jarsto — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 23:00:10 +0000

While Agent 6 and Serena try to follow T’John on the planet Captain Jarsto struggles to retain control of the fleet. And with Kane calling his conspirators trouble surely can’t be far behind. The excitement continues apace in an all new episode of Three Edged Sword.

TES 039 – Contact

Jarsto — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:00:40 +0000

And we’re back. It’s been a long wait, but hopefully you’ll think it’s been worthwhile when you hear this episode. And for that matter when you see the new look for the site, although it seems some operatives from the Ministry of Information have managed to sabotage the sidebar in transit. But aside from such shenanigans: Three Edged Sword is back. With the Narn and the Psi-Corps operating on the surface of Orion 7, while Captain Jarsto strives to retain control of the fleet.

TES – Special Show 010 – Changes

Jarsto — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:00:34 +0000

This was edited late at night, and posted just a little later than the timestamp, because well, you have to find the time somewhere during NaNoWriMo. But in case you were worried, don’t worry. This isn’t the end, the beginning of the end, or even the end of the beginning. It’s the beginning of an end, but only of the end to that bit in the middle no-one wanted where nothing was coming out. For explanations on what happened, and what is going to happen, please listen.

Credits: If you’re wondering who you’ve been hearing in the regular episodes check out the Three Edged Sword page for a list of credits. We couldn’t do the show we’re doing now without all the people on the list, and thanks to all our volunteers the list is only going be growing for the foreseeable future.

TES 038 – New Cromwell

Jarsto — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:00:40 +0000

Well the most stubborn cold I’ve had in years, and other real life considerations have managed to turn what I’d hoped would be a couple of days of delay into more than a week, but I hope the episode will proof to have been worth the wait. There are certainly plenty of developments as usual, but I’ll let you get on with listening to them rather than having to read them here.

Sicknote From The Editor

Jarsto — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:31:32 +0000

First of all, to reassure anyone who may be worried at the title of this post, it’s nothing major. Just a bad cold, except that it’s managed to do what my colds manage to do a couple of times a year: irritate my tear ducts. One of the things that does is make my eyes a lot more sensitive to light.

This makes it difficult for me to look at the screen long enough to write this message, and impossible to put in a full editing session for TES 038 tonight. All the audio is in, so it is just a matter of editing, and it should get done in the next few days – as soon as this thing clears up.

Apologies for the delay to everyone, but especially the all the people who worked hard to get all the audio done on time.

TES 037 – The Center Cannot Hold

Jarsto — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:00:04 +0000

Delayed again due to some email trouble with one script. Back in the story things are moving along nicely. Captain Jarsto and Captain Drake spar about the political position of the fleet. Agent #6 and Serena are still working on their escape. And T’John and Du’Prek clearly have very different agendas for the Narn.

Listener Feedback: If you’d like to have leave feedback for a future feedback show Three Edged Sword has its own email address and voicemail number for those people who want to send listener feedback. You can send us email at tes AT voicesofbabylon.com a new voicemail number will be available on the site shortly. Of course you can also send “voicemail” by recording yourself and emailing in an mp3 file. Or you can leave a comment on the website.

TES – Special Show 009 – Delays

Jarsto — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:00:40 +0000

Well here it is, another feedback show, a long awaited and just plain long feedback show. Aside from the usual discussion of the feedback there’s an update on the Parsec situation. And a discussion of the recent delays and some of the reasons for them. As well as the usual wide ranging discussions that ensue whenever the three of us talk about B5 and TES. I’ve left the edit on this one quite rough, to keep it a bit closer to live as recorded, feel free to leave comments on that.

TES 036 – Things Fall Apart

Jarsto — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:00:47 +0000

Well we didn’t get back to schedule quite as intended, but the delay’s been cut to only two days. And to make up for that (well it was actually happening anyway, but it makes a good excuse) this is an extra long, and extra intense, episode. With shooting in Orion 7, shifting Narn alliances and Psi-Corps secrets there’s more than enough difficulty to go around.

Listener Feedback: If you’d like to have leave feedback for a future feedback show Three Edged Sword has its own email address and voicemail number for those people who want to send listener feedback. You can send us email at tes AT voicesofbabylon.com a new voicemail number will be available on the site shortly. Of course you can also send “voicemail” by recording yourself and emailing in an mp3 file. Or you can leave a comment on the website.

TES 035 – Reversal of Fortune

Jarsto — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:00:37 +0000

While Agent #6 is dealing with the aftermath of the explosion in the asteroid belt a different sort of explosion seems to be building on Orion 7. What sort of explosion? Listen and find out!

Listener Feedback: If you’d like to have leave feedback for a future feedback show Three Edged Sword has its own email address and voicemail number for those people who want to send listener feedback. You can send us email at tes AT voicesofbabylon.com a new voicemail number will be available on the site shortly. Of course you can also send “voicemail” by recording yourself and emailing in an mp3 file. Or you can leave a comment on the website.

Possible Download Issues

Jarsto — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:00:55 +0000

This is just a heads up that you may experience slight download problems during the next hour or so. All episodes so far are currently being re-uploaded and replaced to fix some issues with the album art. If a download isn’t working please give it a few minutes and try again.

Update: The new files are all up now, downloads should be back to normal now.

TES 034 – Whatever Happened To Omega One

Jarsto — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:00:25 +0000

First of all apologies for the long wait, especially to all the people who had to rush to get us the audio in time for the intended release. Between some communications problems and me getting ill it’s been a hell of a lot longer to get this out than we’d planned. Now let’s just hope it’s been worth the wait.

Listener Feedback: If you’d like to have leave feedback for a future feedback show Three Edged Sword has its own email address and voicemail number for those people who want to send listener feedback. You can send us email at tes AT voicesofbabylon.com a new voicemail number will be available on the site shortly. Of course you can also send “voicemail” by recording yourself and emailing in an mp3 file. Or you can leave a comment on the website.

Communications Update

Ministry of Information — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:58:32 +0000

The communications upgrades for the Orion 7 system are proceeding as planned. The Ministry regrets the continued blackout and assures the friends and families of our brave forces that contact will be reestablished in the coming week. The delay does not reflect any setback in our campaign to liberate Orion 7. Anyone spreading such rumors should be reported to your local NightWatch office. They will be given the opportunity to clarify their views.

The Ministry can confirm the rumors of a virulent infection affecting the rebel fleet. Our forces and surrounding systems have been unaffected, thanks to the strict quarantine enforced by our fleet. The Ministry has been assured by EarthForce that the virus is not a biological attack. Rather, it is an expected consequence of the corrupt practices of the rebels. Practices they intend to impose on the loyal citizens of Orion 7. We will not allow that to happen.

TES 033 – Fortnight

Jarsto — Tue, 27 May 2008 23:00:59 +0000

A week late, rather more of a delay than planned. Unfortunately trouble aboard the EAS Netherlands followed hot on the heels of the Psi Corps’ problems. And there’s some trouble on Orion 7 as well, because ISN propaganda is stirring things up.

Listener Feedback: If you’d like to have leave feedback for a future feedback show Three Edged Sword has its own email address and voicemail number for those people who want to send listener feedback. You can send us email at tes AT voicesofbabylon.com a new voicemail number will be available on the site shortly. Of course you can also send “voicemail” by recording yourself and emailing in an mp3 file. Or you can leave a comment on the website.

Communications update on schedule

Ministry of Information — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:13 +0000

Communication between select EarthForce and Psi Corps installations and expeditionary forces has been interrupted for routine maintenance and upgrades. It is part of our ongoing effort to integrate the forces working to ensure your safety and security. We wish to assure all good citizens that our forces are safe and maintain continued vigilance against our enemies.

Families of our forces liberating Orion 7 will have contact with their loved ones restored within a week. During this upgrade, we are jamming the communications of the rebel fleet that has subjugated Orion 7. They will have no opportunity to use this interruption for the cowardly sneak attacks that have built their reputation for infamy. Our forces will emerge stronger and more capable of crushing these traitors who cravenly and ignorantly oppose our reforms. We can rest easy knowing we are safe under the protection of our brave and loyal forces.

TES – Special Show 008 – Interference

Jarsto — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:17 +0000

Not that much feed back this time, and most of it (ironically) for the last feedback show. Still that leave time for a bit of speculation about things to come. Apologies for the audio quality. It’s patchy in places, but unfortunately that was the best connection we could manage on the night. Perhaps the Centauri were interfering with our broadcasts. Or those treacherous bastards in Syria Planum, not content with destroying our voicemail number, were trying to interfere. Both theories are currently under investigation.

Listener Feedback: If you’d like to have leave feedback for a future feedback show Three Edged Sword has its own email address and voicemail number for those people who want to send listener feedback. You can send us email at tes AT voicesofbabylon.com a new voicemail number will be available on the site shortly. Of course you can also send “voicemail” by recording yourself and emailing in an mp3 file. Or you can leave a comment on the website.

TES 032 – Prisoners and Pawns

Jarsto — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:39 +0000

If three sided chess were to exist it might well resemble the situation around Orion 7 somewhat. That is to say it might, if it weren’t for the fact that three doesn’t even begin to count the number of sides involved in this… situation. And the tension in the game is now definitely rising.

Listener Feedback: Three Edged Sword has its own email address and voicemail number for those people who want to send listener feedback. You can send us email at tes AT voicesofbabylon.com and our new voicemail number is 206-984-4338. Of course you can also send “voicemail” by recording yourself and emailing in an mp3 file. Or you can leave a comment on the website.

TES 031 – Crack and Seams

Jarsto — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:00:36 +0000

The episode starts where the last one left off, with a stand off between Agent #6 and Commander T’John. Meanwhile on Orion 7 Captain Blake has some shore leave and gets an invitation from Minister Kane. Unfortunately for him the Orion 7 rain season, after its brief dry spell in episode 30, is now back in full force.

TES 030 – Adversaries

Jarsto — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:00:05 +0000

Don’t be shocked but… TES 030 is here, right on schedule. And if the last episode was full of intrigues, this one is flowing over with them. Sit back, enjoy, and never be sure you can trust anyone.

TES 029 – Hidden Intentions

Jarsto — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:00:12 +0000

All sides seem to be up to their own internal intrigues at the start of this episode. As you listen to the meetings going on, the best advice we can give you is to keep asking one question: “what’s he really after”. If you happen across any interesting answers, please leave a comment to let the writers know, just in case there’s something they’ve missed.

Communication Troubles

Ministry of Information — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:00:47 +0000

Sabotage by disloyal elements has caused severe communications problems in Earth Controlled space. These communication problems may delay the appearance of some broadcast programs.

Until normal programming can resume, we invite you to watch the collected speeches of President Clarke, over on the Ministry of Information Objective Politics Channel.

TES – Special Show 007 – Internal Tension

Jarsto — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:00:32 +0000

The first feedback show for Season 2, actually also includes a good amount of feedback left over from the end of Season 1. Buoyed by the praise for the Season 1 finale a look forward for Season 2 follows. One thing clearly emerges, none of the three sides at Orion 7 are monolithic, and all have a good amount of internal tension to deal with this season.

Listener Feedback: If you’d like to have leave feedback for a future feedback show Three Edged Sword has its own email address and voicemail number for those people who want to send listener feedback. You can send us email at tes AT voicesofbabylon.com and our new voicemail number is 206-984-4338. Of course you can also send “voicemail” by recording yourself and emailing in an mp3 file. Or you can leave a comment on the website.

TES 028 – The Challenge To Authority

Jarsto — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:00:01 +0000

The lines to Syria Planum have finally cleared up, and that means this episode can go out. And in this episode tensions start to emerge in the Orion 7 defence fleet, and between Narn Commanders T’John and Du’Prek. In the psi-corps Agent #6 seems to be getting cooperation from Mr. Tam, but there are worrying signs beneath the surface data.

Syria Planum Comm Trouble

Psi-Corps Spokesman — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:00:23 +0000

We are sorry to report that Syria Planum is once again suffering communication problems. This is a technical problem, and is, in no way, related to any rumours of hypothetical fractures within the Corps.

Technicians are working on a solution to the problem, which will sadly delay the release of audio broadcasts involving Syria Planum material for some time.

Repairs may take a few days. We apologise for the inconvenience.