Dark Genesis: The Birth of the Psi Corps

Wow. Interesting! and while I had a suspicion I was surprised at the end. This is about the origins of telepaths (in the B5 universe) on Earth and how/why the Psi-corp became what it did. It has layers of complexity and good character development. I did enjoy how the story unfolded, and seeing ancestors to characters we already know. (Lyta's forebears especially)

This is book 1 of the Psi Corp Trilogy, stories written in the world of Babylon 5. I've finished the trilogy, and this is by far the best of the three stories. It goes back about a hundred and fifty or so years before the time of Babylon 5 and sets the stage for how and why the Psi Corp was formed. It is very thought provoking, interesting and well told. It goes all the way back to discovering the first human telepaths and the time before we've found the existence of other races in the galaxy. The characters and the decisions they have to make are well formed and it really gives you an appreciation for the reason why the Psi Corp exists in Babylon 5 and why joining Psi Corp is mandatory for all telepaths unless they agree to take show more "sleeper injections" which removes their telepathic abilities. If you love Babylon 5, this entire trilogy is a must read, but in particular, this first book is even more so and is highly recommended. All the books in this trilogy are considered canon in the Babylon 5 universe. show less

A pretty interesting history of the psi-corps, sure to entertain and interest any big B5 fan, as I am. This is certainly better than most show tie-ins. The plot here is carefully considered, far-reaching and meaningful. It isn't a secondary plot that wasn't good enough for the show. No, it's a good story that was too big for the show.

People who don't love B5 will be bored with it, of course, and it's nothing earth-shattering. I won't remember it as the best B5 story, or even close to that. It's a supplement, and I like it for that.