Babylon 5: In the Beginning

A framing-narrative space opera that recounts a pivotal first-contact war through the eyes of a cynical emperor, balancing political intrigue with action and interpersonal stakes.

Londo Mollari, the Centauri Emperor, recounts the initial contact between the Humans and Minbari, which resulted in a major incident and subsequent war, for an eager pair of youngsters wanting a story about love and conflict.