Short answer: Crusade is set in 2267 .
Spoiler-safe context: The crew of the Excalibur chases ancient tech and new allies to find a cure before time runs out.
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Historical Record
In 2267 a specialized expedition ship takes up a singular mandate: track down knowledge, artifacts, and alliances that could reverse a catastrophe aimed at Earth. Operating at the edge of charted space, the crew balances diplomacy and deterrence while threading disputed territories and ancient ruins. Each jump requires permissions, careful intelligence work, and the readiness to respond to ambush or opportunity.
The mission’s importance lies in what it represents—a coalition willing to risk prestige and personnel on research as much as firepower. Findings are shared across governments under strict protocols; black markets, quarantines, and rogue actors complicate progress. The record of this year charts a moving front of interviews, skirmishes, and breakthroughs. It normalizes the idea that humanitarian objectives can drive deep‑space operations, placing scientists and diplomats on equal footing with line officers.
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Q: When does Babylon 5: Crusade take place?
A: In 2267 , following A Call to Arms .