Soul Hunter (Babylon 5) - Arc Significance

Arc Significance

• The Soul Hunter alludes to the death of Dukhat, a Minbari leader who later is revealed to play a significant role in events leading up to the Earth-Minbari War.
• Sinclair discovers that Delenn is not simply an ambassador, but is "satai", a member of the Grey Council.
• When Sinclair rescues Delenn, she is heard saying "We chose well", referring to the Minbari government's key role in the selection of Sinclair as station commander.
• The episode introduces an important concept of Minbari religion - reincarnation. The true importance of this concept will be revealed later in the first episode of the second season, "Points of Departure".
• The Soul Hunter tells Sinclair that he's being used by the Minbari, a scene which is later reprised and explained in "War Without End", a two-part episode in late Season 3.