Capt. John Sheridan:  As of now 315 Earth Standard Time , I 'm placing you under arrest for conspiracy to mutiny and failure to obey the chain of command . The order for Nightwatch to take over Babylon 5 Security came from the Political Office . The Political Office , despite its connection to the President , is a civilian agency outside the direct chain of command . Orders affecting Military Personnel , must come from within the Military hierarchy . Starting from the President , through the Joint Chiefs of Staff to your immediate superior officer . A Senator CANNOT give you a direct order . A GOVERNOR can not give you a direct order ! And neither can the Political Office . Make no mistake this is an illegal order . Now we 've contacted Earthdome and requested confirmation of this order through proper channels , but since we seem to be having trouble with communications , this may take several days . Until then , you have two choices , you can stay where you are , or YOU CAN LEAVE ... _ one _ at a time . On your way out , you 'll turn in your link , identicard , and weapons . You 'll be restricted to quarters until the revised orders come in . WHEN that happens anyone who wants to file a complaint against me , can do so . Otherwise have a pleasant stay .