The Gathering

The Gathering, as the pilot for Babylon 5, primarily evokes **Curiosity** and **Anticipation** due to its central mystery surrounding Commander Sinclair and the assassination attempt on Ambassador Kosh, coupled with the introduction of a vast, complex sci-fi universe. Viewers experience **Anxiety** over the station's shaky future and Sinclair's predicament, alongside **Awe** and **Excitement** from the grand scale of the Babylon 5 station and its diverse alien inhabitants. **Empathy** arises for characters navigating the political tensions and personal challenges, while **Hope** is felt for the station's mission of peace amidst rival empires.