Continuing Stargate

[cuttingedgex23]

I've been reading these posts and u have an amazing gift...u should write a book lol I could never write anything close to as good as wht u have.so good job

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13x06 "Frontlines"
Synopsis: While helping to evacuate a human world in the path of the Der'kal, SG-1 finds themselves trapped by enemy forces, cut off from any hope of rescue.

Spoiler:

On a tropical-looking planet far from Earth, a small group of humans (appearing to be from a 1990s level society) stands near an activated stargate, which sits on a raised slab of stone in the middle of a pastoral park. After a moment, SG-1 steps trhough the stargate, with two more SG teams following behind them. They move away from the gate as it shuts down, extending friendly "Hello!"s to those waiting for them.

An older woman steps forward from the waiting group and introduces herself as Alaria Kon, democratically-elected Prime Minister of this planet, known as Deraan. She asks, surprisingly calm, if they have come to help evacuate the planet, to which Mitchell replies that that's their goal. At once, Alaria shakes her head, saying that a representative from the Nox arrived two days ago asking the same thing, and she will give the same answer she gave them; the people of Deraan will not abandon their world.

The members of SG-1 exchange confused glances. After all, this planet is obviously in the war-path of an enemy seemingly bent on wiping every last being in the galaxy from existence, so why would you opt to stay put? But, as Alaria explains, there is a reason to this decision; for years, the Deraanians fought the Goa'uld much as the legendary Tau'ri did, sending soldiers through the stargate to worlds controlled by the System Lords and doing what damage they could. Around the time of Ra's death, however, they were finally caught, and Lord Yu's fleet arrived, intending to destroy them. Thankfully, the Asgard intervened on Deraan's behalf and negotiated them into the Protected Planets Treaty, but ever since, they have been restricted in their development by the agreement's terms.

((At this point, the group of Deraanians and SG-1 move toward a large pavilion nearby, where chairs have been placed around a table. Civilians walk around the park, watching the other SG teams set up equiptment near the gate.))

When Mitchell asks for clarification (as he doesn't understand), another of the planet's inhabitants steps forward and explains in slightly simpler terms. His people have never run from danger, and are prepared to fight to the last man for what they believe. They will not hide from the Der'kal, and will fight as long as they can if they are attacked. Teal'c tries to reason with the representatives, pointing out that the Der'kal have a vast fleet and can easily obliterate their civilization from orbit, therefore making their resistance somewhat futile (that comment earning him a surprised look from Mitchell, Sam, and Daniel, all of whom catch the reference).

((The group sits down at the table on opposite sides.))

This is when Alaria brings up a counter-point; if Earth wants to help them, why not loan them one of their defensive satellites (as mentioned before, Asgard-designed satellite weapons have been placed in orbit around Earth)? That way, the Deraanians could defend themselves, and victory would no doubt be assured with enough such weapons.

The members of SG-1 all glance at one another, shifting uncomfortably in their seats. They have orders to try and convince these people to evacuate, but not to hand over powerful defensive weapons to them if they refused. Carter places her hands on the table and says that they could offer a supply of guns and explosives if they're wanted--but Alaria cuts her off. She knows that infantry weapons won't do them much good, especially when Deraanian guns are just as effective. Seeing a potential roadblock in these talks, Carter asks if SG-1 can be excused for a moment for private deliberation.

When they have moved a safe distance out of earshot from the others, Daniel asks if anyone else is starting to see the Tollan's point of view when it comes to technology; these people could use the Asgard defenses, but what happens once the Der'kal are gone? Would they really just not use them against their individual nation-states, and how can they be sure they won't turn them on other human or Jaffa worlds? Mitchell seems to think that it would be best to help these people if they won't leave, but, as Sam points out, they could just be creating another Velona by doing that ("Ascension"). They can't do it.

As they turn back to the Deraanians to give them their answer, Teal'c suddenl stiffens. Vala, glancing at him, asking what's up, then she pauses as well, looking around and saying something about a buzzing sound... and that's when a scream to "Take cover!" echoes around the park. Carter and Mitchell look up together just in time to see a dozen Der'kal fightercraft swoop low over the city, firing streams of plasma blasts into the buildings and streets. As the emerald bolts begin exploding all around, the team turns to Alaria and her delegation, expecting them to now have no problem with leaving, but instead find the Prime Minister on a radio shouting for interceptors; they're going to fight.

Daniel grabs her arm as she turns toward a waiting motorcade, pointing towards the stargate (which one of the SG teams is dialing) and shouting for her and her people to come through to Earth. But Alaria pulls away, affirming that her people will not abandon their world. Behind them, one SG team rushes through the gate to warn ISGC while the other two pull rocket launches from the MALP and begin targeting the alien fighters overhead. Almost in concert with them, the Deraanian interceptors also begin arriving from a nearby air base, firing swarms of missiles at the enemy.

Seeing there's no hope in convincing the Deraanians to evacuate, Sam and Mitchell pull Daniel back towards the gate (which Teal'c and Vala are already moving to), but they've scarcely gone a few feet when enemy fighters wheel around to face them, pummeling the ground around the portal. It takes a few direct hits and begins to lean backwards, threatening to tip, and the two SG teams nearby are thrown into the air by the explosions. SG-1 stops short, horrified, but knowing that they can't make it through, not with a continuous barrage of enemy fire ripping up the ground.

Now caught between the Der'kal attack on both sides, the team has nowhere to turn. Luckily, it is at that moment that a loud horn blast is heard behind them, and they turn to see Alaria's motorcade waiting for them, the Prime Minister herself waving them forward; she's offering to get them out of here. With no other options, SG-1 runs to the waiting car and dives in just as it pulls away from the battle overhead and heads towards the edge of the city.

((This car is specially modified with numerous display screens giving up-to-the-minute information on the state of the battle, and it seems two Der'kal cruisers are in orbit bombarding the southern-most continent. The fighters, as Alaria guesses, were sent here to take out the stargate.))

As the burning city speeds by, Alaria explains that there's a command bunker about 20 miles outside of the city. From there, they can minitor the attack on the planet and hopefully find a way to fight the invaders off. But Carter doubts that; Der'kal warships stood up to Asgard weaponry for quite some time during their first contact ("Shatterpoint"), so there's little reason to believe nukes will fare much better.

The car is just passing out of the city and onto a highway when, suddenly, a Der'kal fighter appears behind them, lining up for an attack run. The driver swerves to avoid one plasma blast, but the enemy ship can fire fast enough to hit it once it's moved. An explosion rips through the highway ahead, and the car slams into the rubble, flipping over and sliding several meters down the road.

(Continued in next post.)

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(Continued here due to lack of room. See previous post for beginning.)

Spoiler:

Back on Earth, Walter Harriman has called Dr. Talbot to the control room for an important message coming in from Chulak. She asks for it to be put onscreen, and an image of a Jaffa in armor appears. He bows his head and says that he has a message to relay to the leaders of the Tau'ri, and asks if this channel is secure. When Talbot assures him that it is, he says something quite unimaginable; Master Bra'tac has suffered a stroke, and no one is sure if he will live out the night. And to make matters worse, with Teal'c absent that means leadership for the time being falls to the Traditionalists, who are all in favor of shutting out Earth and the Alliance from their affairs.

Seeing the obvious similarities to the situation on Earth concerning isolationists ("Inroads, Part 2"), Talbot says that she is very much helpless here. The UN is slowly shifting towards that path itself, and if the isolationists gain enough power, even the military will have to stand down and relinquish control of the gate. But for the time being, she's going to send Dr. Lam to Chulak to see if Bra'tac can be stabilized. The Jaffa claims that their medics have the situation under control, but Talbot softly adds that Bra'tac is a leader in the eyes of more than the Jaffa, he is an icon to all those striving for freedom. After that, he agrees to let Lam through.

Meanwhile, on Deraan, SG-1 is pulling a very-shaken Minister Kon from the wreckage of her motorcade. The Der'kal fighter that was chasing them seems to have returned to the city, but all the soldiers in the car were killed when it flipped. They're alone. For a moment, they watch as the alien and Deraanian fighters clash over the city, but it's clear that the planetary defenders don't stand much chance against the enemy's superior technology.

Finally though, Alaria begins moving away from the wreck, pulling out what appears to be a cross between a cell phone and radio. She immediately tries to raise her government, but all she gets is whine-filled static. Carter guesses that the Der'kal are either jamming the communications systems or have destroyed the satellites providing them... which means that there's no help coming for them. The members of SG-1 raise their weapons and drag Alaria into a nearby warehouse (which has by now been abandoned in the rush to get out of the city), taking refuge in what looks like a cafeteria.

While the others take a look around, Vala and Daniel speak to Minister Kon again, this time asking her what her world is going to do now. Alaria sighs, putting her head in her hands, and says that she just doesn't know. The Deraanians are a proud society, and more than willing to fight to the last man, but they have so many women, children, and elderly... how can they ask her to abandon them in their greatest hour of need? Vala (tending a wound she recieved on her shoulder) mentions that sometimes it is best to retreat so one can fight another day, but Daniel holds up a hand to stop her; they have no right to force these people to leave their homeworld. He's finally realized that no matter how right it may seem, these people are sovereign and deserve to make their own choice, free of outside influence.

But Alaria now also sees a truth, that truth being that Deraan cannot stand alone against these alien invaders. Their world may be conquered, but it is the others in the galaxy who will come, one day, to liberate it, and for that dream she is willing to take what people she can and flee to try and save their civilization elsewhere. But first, of course, they need to find a way to get off the planet. Luckily, Teal'c has an idea to accomplish just that...

Some time later, Carter and Mitchell can be seen hiding behind a building, watching as a gunship drops off about a dozen Der'kal soldiers in the center of the city. The others are nowhere to be seen, but after a moment, Teal'c pokes his head out from across the square, signaling them with his hand. At once, they pull out their P-90s and open fire, knocking one of the aliens to the ground (but not killing him), with the Jaffa warrior doing the same. They don't seem to be missing, merely it appears that the alien armor does a tremendous job of absorbing bullets. After a few moments, though, two of them finally fall, but their commander can clearly be seen calling for backup.

Mitchell grabs his zat, shouting that they're running out of time. He rushes forward, using cover as he can find it, and finally comes within only half a dozen or so meters from the enemy troops. He gets off three shots in quick succession, but they all miss or hit trees the aliens are hiding behind. But three of them become exposed when Daniel and Vala open fire from another angle, forcing them to abandon their positions. At once, Cameron fires his zat point-blank into one of the Der'kal... but it doesn't do anything. The blue arcs dance across the armor, but nothing else seems to happen. Stunned but determined, Mitchell raises the gun and shoots the alien in the face, and this time, with no armor to protect him, the alien crumples to the ground.

Overhead, though, things look bad. Two enemy gunships are dropping fast and will be in weapons' range in under a minute. More Deraanian interceptors are arriving, but it's doubtful they'll do much good now. SG-1, however, doesn't seem too concerned. They close in on all sides and take out two more, then three more, of the enemy soldiers, finally whittling their numbers down to one; the commander. He puts his pistol to his head, determined to blow his brains out rather than surrender, but in an instant, a bullet smashes it out of his hands, this from Minister Kon, who now approaches from her own hiding place, pistol in hand, the yells for Daniel to get going.

On Earth, Dr. Lam is in the gate room with SG-14, preparing to depart for Chulak. Caroline is clearly a little shaken by the news of Bra'tac's sudden illness, but looks prepared to do what she has to in order to get him ready for action again. The gate begins to dial, but after only two chevrons have been locked, an incoming wormhole is established. The defense team rushes in, but even before Walter can close the iris, an IDC comes through; it's SG-!

Teal'c, Mitchell, Carter, and Daniel are using nearby debris to prop one end of the gate off the ground just enough for people to get through the wormhole, and Vala and Minister Kon are rounding up as many civilians still in the area as they can to evacuate. The Der'kal fighters overhead are already circling around to stop them, and the gunships have landed and alien soldiers are moving to engage them again. As if to make matters worse, Alaria sudden cries that the Der'kal jamming has been broken, if only for a moment... but joy turns to horror when the Deraanian defenders report that the enemy cruisers are targeting the gate from orbit; they have seconds before they will fire.

SG-1 grabs Alaria and the few civilians left and dive under the gate into the event horizon. On Earth, Dr. Lam, SG-14, and the defense team watch as they tumble out of the top of the event horizon (due to the Deraanian gate's position), falling heavily to the ground. Carter screams for the iris to be closed, and the barrier is raised just in time to avoid the enemy bombardment, though the entire complex shakes from the impact.

Some time later, Alaria Kon is seen sitting on a bed in guest quarters at the ISGC, fiddling with her busted radio. There's a knock on the door, and it opens to reveal Daniel Jackson standing there with a very-depressed look on his face. Alaria, at once concerned, asks what's wrong, but he refuses to say. Instead, he asks her to follow her back to the gate room (he mentions that her people that were brought back have been given appropriate quarters, as well), and the two leave.

When they arrive, they find an open stargate with no one coming through. Minister Kon asks what's going on, and Daniel explains that they've been trying to raise the Deraanian government for over an hour now, broadcasting a signal that should reach across the entire planet. Either the Der'kal are jamming again or... or there's no one left to take the call.

As they prepare to deactivate the stargate, the wormhole suddenly flashes brightly, blinding everyone. When the light dims, the gate is offline. Daniel, remembering tactics used by Anubis, surmises the only possible explanation; the Der'kal have destroyed the Deraanian stargate to prevent anyone from coming to their rescue. Looking on, uncertain of what this means for her people, Alaria asks if there's any hope that her world can be retaken. Unfortunately, though, Daniel can offer her no more than sorrow-filled eyes.

On Chulak, Dr. Lam is setting up shop in Bra'tac's quarters, looking on as the once-great warrior lies unconscious on his bed. But before she can begin, Teal'c enters (having arrived from Earth after he returned from Deraan), and asks to speak with her. He says that he has just come from an emergency meeting of the Free Jaffa Senate, and he has some new information on the situation. With Bra'tac unable to continue as leader, Teal'c will be stepping up to take his place, leaving his position on SG-1. However, he also has a warning for Dr. Lam to pass on to Earth:

Several factions of Jaffa, particularly those that converted to Origin, are contemplating defection to the Der'kal in order to protect their homeworlds and families. If they do this, it may fatally split the Jaffa and ruin any chance for them to fight the alien invaders... and without Bra'tac's wisdom to guide them on, Teal'c fears that the Tau'ri/Jaffa alliance that has stood for so long may soon be shattered, and if that happens, he has no idea which side he will be forced to defend...

[Lt. Col. Mcoy]

Cool. Very nice!

[Jaffa Teal'c]

this season is getting better and better

[s09119]

this season is getting better and better

Cool. Very nice!

Thank you both

And now to answer a few more questions I've gotten:

1. No, I am not going to kill off all the people we've ever run into. Bra'tac isn't even dead; just in bad shape after the stroke. You have to remember that the man is very, very old, and his body has been through alot. Compared to Teal'c (who has technically been on tretonin for over 50 years now), he just hasn't had much time to adjust to not having a symbiote, and it's starting to affect him.

2. The actual confrontation between the Der'kal and Furlings (should Daniel's theory be proven right) will be explained. But keep in mind that Dr. Jackson doesn't really know what happened out in the galactic void, and he could be completely wrong...

3. And lastly... yes, we will be visiting the Nox again this season In fact, you may see them in a completely new way in a little while.

[Crazy Tom]

I smell resurections...

[Vampyr]

You sir are a genius, I salute you.

[Crazy Tom]

You sir are a genius, I salute you.

You are mised at the Cantina Vampyr.

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13x07 "Equilibrium"
Synopsis: When the Jaffa Nation splits over a sensitive foreign policy issue, Doctors Jackson and Talbot visit Chulak in an attempt to shore up support for the Alliance and Earth itself.

Spoiler:

((60 second recap of "Cure," "Frozen," and "Frontlines"))

The Jaffa Senate chamber rings with the cries out outraged voices, causing Teal'c to wince from where he stands in the pulpit of the Jaffa Chancellor. Serving as temporary leader of his people, he is clearly uncomfortable at watching so many tear at one another's throats, but at last he shouts for order. Almost at once, the several hundred Jaffa elected officials quiet down and settle in their seats, though the amount of anger in the chamber is still quite clearly felt.

Teal'c demands that his people put aside their petty differences now, before it is too late for any of them to stand before the Der'kal. Didn't their centuries under Goa'uld dominance teach them anything? The only way to defeat a terrible foe such as that is to become as one, to fight side-by-side with all others who share your goal, and to strike so hard that the enemy can never strike back. Unfortunately, it seems many do not yet see the Der'kal as a credible threat, and a clammor of unrest erupts again, despite Teal'c's impassioned speech.

Looking for support, Teal'c glances at Ka'lel (a Hak'tyl warrior last seen on the Jaffa High Council in "Stronghold"), but she offers him little more than an encouraging smile; her hands appear tied, as well. Finally, one of the Jaffa senators stands and shouts his own proposal (ignoring Teal'c's call for order). He claims that the time has come for the Jaffa Nation to rise to the status it has long deserved, and he recommends they use their fleet to subjugate nearby human worlds and exploit their natural resources before the "meddling" Tau'ri intervene. As the shouting becomes louder and louder, Teal'c is finally overwhelmed by the fervor sweeping the chamber, and he and the Progressives look on in horror at what their people are becoming...

Some time later, an offworld activation at the ISGC has summoned Dr. Talbot to the gate room. She looks somewhat harried, and it is clear she hasn't been getting a lot of sleep lately. Regardless, she straightens her suit jacket and tucks a strand of hair behind her ear, awaiting their visitor. A moment later, Teal'c and Ka'lel step through the event horizon in their traditional Jaffa robes, bowing before the new commander of Stargate Command in respect. Danielle asks what she can do for her esteemed guests, noting that SG-1 (with the exception of Daniel Jackson) is currently offworld on a mission.

Ka'lel, however, doesn't seem very concerned, and in fact says that it is Dr. Jackson they came to call on; the Progressive Jaffa have a request for him and require his expertise in a delicate political matter. Dr. Talbot asks if perhaps she can help, being a diplomat herself, but Ka'lel interrupts, pointing out that she has no experience with Jaffa government and lacks a real grasp of intergalactic codes and customs. Talbot nods, not seeming to take any offense; she knows Ka'lel is right.

Meanwhile, in Dr. Jackson's lab, Daniel is passed out on his desk, his head on a copy of a recently-published book on the Stargate Program. Teal'c, smiling, reaches over and gently shakes him until he wakes up, startled. Once Daniel is fully awake, Talbot explains (with prompts from the two Jaffa) what he's needed for; a critical swing vote sect of Jaffa has developed, and they need to be convinced to fight the expansionist policies the Traditionalists are pushing for. They see the Jaffa Nation as an extension of the old Goa'uld Empire, and that it is their right to essentially remain the sole superpower in the galaxy, pushing Earth and the Alliance out of the way if need be. If Daniel can convince the swing group (known as the Mid'cha, which means "pay attention" in Goa'uld, the idea being that people should observe before taking action) to join with the Progressives, they can keep the Jaffa in the Alliance.

Almost at once, Daniel agrees to do what he can to re-unite the Jaffa, but he's not sure he can do it alone. He asks when SG-1 will be back from P13-501, but Talbot says that they won't be back for at least another day, and by then the Jaffa Senate may already be lost. As he gathers up various books, papers, and other items, Daniel asks his next question, which takes everyone else by surprise considering their talk in the gate room; he asks if Dr. Talbot can accompany him, for assistance. Ka'lel looks somewhat shocked, but then she smiles and mutters that of course Talbot could handle the situation, especially considering she works at a galactic hub like the ISGC every day. Talbot says she'll need some time to think it over, and asks Daniel to meet her in her office before he leaves to discuss the situation.

About an hour later, Daniel is almost done packing his things for his jaunt offworld. Teal'c is standing over his desk, browsing through various essays he's been reading, but finds one particularly interesting; a Harvard professor's analysis on SG-1's exploits over the years. He neither insults nor praises them, merely says that the team is "the cause for Earth's current standing in the galaxy, for good or ill." But Dr. Jackson quickly grabs the paper away, saying it's nothing, and says that he's ready to go.

Dr. Talbot is standing in her office staring off into space when there's a knock on the door and Daniel enters, dressed in casual on-base clothing. She doesn't turn around, but asks him if he ever wondered why you were thrust into a situation you clearly couldn't handle. Jackson tactfully replies that he wouldn't know, nor would he expect her to. Smiling, Talbot turns and picks up a bag she, too, has packed, saying that she's decided to join him. Walter is more than capable of running the ISGC for a day or so, and she really does need to get offworld at least once while she's here. The two of them make their way quickly to the gate room, where they find Teal'c and Ka'lel already waiting for them.

Teal'c asks Walter to dial Dakara, not Chulak, which surprises Daniel. He assumed they would be heading to the Jaffa captial to meet with the Mid'cha representatives, but Ka'lel explains that they are based inside the rebuilt Temple complex, as a testament to their idea of watching before acting—it was ignoring that warning that got Dakara destroyed in the first place. After a moment, the wormhole connects and the foursome departs, leaving the ISGC behind.

The group exits the wormhole on windswept Dakara, finding the grand sight of the rebuilt Temple before them (the mountain has been replicated fairly accurately, and though it is obvious that the structure is a building now, it still appears imposing and inspiring). Jaffa soldiers are scattered about the area, and a trio of staff canons sit a few meters from the gate, ready to pummel anything unfriendly that attempts to come through. In the skies above, death gliders, tel'tak, various other Goa'uld-esque craft, and an al'kesh buzz past, all heading out to various locations around the sprawling city that has been built around the Temple complex. According to Teal'c, almost twenty million Jaffa live on Dakara now, mostly refugees displaced by the war with the Ori.

A female Jaffa wearing robes slightly more formal than Teal'c's approaches, bowing and introducing herself as Elika, the leader of the Mid'cha political group. She seems quite young by Jaffa standards, equalling an Earth woman in only her very young 30s. As Ka'lel explains, she was forced to become a leader at an early age when her parents were executed by Camulus, leaving her village without a figurehead. Ever since, she has been rallying Jaffa to causes she believes is just, but on this issue she has abstained, giving the Traditionalists the power to do as they please.

(Continued in next post due to length.)

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(More of "Equilibrium." See previous post for first half.)

Spoiler:

Elika leads the group to her private quarters in the Temple (which has become a sort of diplomatic center), pouring drinks for her guests. Then they sit down around a circular table and begin their talks; Teal'c and Ka'lel outline their fears if the Progressives cannot gain the upper hand, pointing out that the Jaffa would ultimately become the Goa'uld if nothing is done. Ka'lel also adds that the growing threat of those that wish to capitulate to the Der'kal could cause a third rift in the Nation, potentially destroying it.

Sitting and sipping her drink, Elika turns to Daniel and Talbot and asks what they have to add. Taken slightly aback, Jackson quickly points out that the whole point of the Jaffa rebellion was to attain freedom for all from the Goa'uld, and that humans are largely responsible for her peoples' current liberty. Siding with the Traditionalists would be outright hypocracy, whereas the Progressives aim to carry on the rebellion's ideals. He's about to add something else when Talbot leans forward and quietly mentions that Earth and the Alliance continue to be the only real thing standing between the Der'kal and dominance of the galaxy. Should the Jaffa pull out, they may not be able to keep up that fight.

The much-desired Jaffa is about to respond when a cry can be heard from outside. Elika frowns and gets up, going to her window and looking down into the Temple courtyard. When Teal'c joins her, he swears angrily, explaining that members of the Traditionalist party have just arrived, no doubt intending to attempt to sway Elika. Ka'lel stands, saying that they need to get out of this area before they arrive, but Talbot holds up a hand. She and Daniel could stay, saying they're here on behalf of the UN, and could therefore have a legitimate reason to stay and attempt to gain information from the Traditionalists. Teal'c doesn't like it much, but knowing they have no other choice, he relents and agrees, quicly leaving the room with Ka'lel in tow.

A moment later, a Jaffa politician (the one that started the ruckuss in the Senate at the episode's begining) and three soldiers enter, requesting quite rudely that Talbot and Daniel leave. Elika, however, steps in and informs the Jaffa that they are diplomatic emissaries from Earth, and therefore welcome in her quarters. The two Tau'ri pretend to radio their "team" downstairs, but in reality are listening in as the Traditionalist leader explains his position to Elika; if she joins with them, they can launch a Joma Secu (meaning a coup, as seen in "The Warrior") against Teal'c and remove him from power. With him gone and Bra'tac incapacitated, they could mobilize the Jaffa fleet and expand their borders to their maximum, bringing the glory of the Jaffa to all the other worlds in the galaxy.

Talbot mutters that this sounds suspiciously Ori-like, but Daniel hushes her. After a moment, the Traditionalist diplomat says that he has presented his case and asks that Elika return to Chulak with him to vote on the matter in Senate, but, as Elika points out, the body has been adjourned until tomorrow (this was obviously a ploy by the Traditionalists to get her offworld so the Progressives would be unable to meet with her). Annoyed at that but glad that they have "swayed" Elika, the Jaffa depart, leaving Talbot and Jackson alone with her.

Once she is sure the Traditionalists are gona, Elika says that she has made up her mind; she will ask the Mid'cha to vote Progressive, thus giving the majority, and control of the Senate, back to Teal'c's party. After listening to the horrifying proposal made by the Traditionalists (she had not believed they would go that far), she sees no other option. Daniel, relieved, is about to contact Teal'c on the radio when there's a scream from outside; he and Talbot rush to the window just in time to see the Traditionalist Jaffa strike out at Ka'lel, who was apparently arguing with him. But the Hak'tyl warrior dodges the attack, grabs one of his guards' staff weapon, and hits him over the head with it, bringing it around to bear on the two remaining soldiers. She orders them to drop their weapons, and they slowly put them on the ground, backing away.

Talbot, Daniel, and Elika run outside, demanding to know what is going on. Ka'lel claims that the Traditionalist spotted her and Teal'c and insulted Bra'tac's honor. When she protested, he lunged at her. But he insists that Ka'lel attacked him unprovoked, and claims that he will be using this in Senate to prove the absurdity of the Progressives. He bids Elika farewell, orders his men to pick up their staffs, and heads for the gate.

Some time later, Ka'lel is giving a speech in the Senate hall on Chulak about the Der'kal invasion, with Teal'c looking on (as acting-Chancellor, he technically must be impartial). Daniel and Dr. Talbot stand in the balcony of the chamber, watching and clearly impressed with her speaking skills. She even mentions the struggle of the Hak'tyl, pointing out that the Jaffa's new ship ("Inroads, Part 2") was not so named simply because of its "prettyness," but because the Hak'tyl fought for honor and freedom; the very things the Jaffa must continue to stand for today.

She steps aside, and Teal'c asks if anyone else would like to speak before a vote is made. Elika steps forward, standing on the raised dias in the center of the room and beginning by asking her peers if they have been blinded. After thousands of years of slavery, they would go and subjugate others that did them no harm? The Jaffa are supposed to have honor, she says, and today she has seen so very few true Jaffa, it seems. When she is done, she asks the people of Mid'cha to give their hearts to the Progressives, and when the vote's results are revealed... the Progressive party is once again dominant. For now, at least, the Traditionalists have been silenced.

When the Senate meeting is over, Daniel takes a moment to visit Bra'tac in the medical center, and is glad to see that the Jaffa warrior is sitting up and seems okay. Bra'tac, grinning, thanks his old friend for keeping the Jaffa honorable and true, but his smile soon fades as he re-iterates the sad truth; he won't be alive for much longer, it seems, and Teal'c is a Tau'ri at heart now, not a Jaffa. He asks Daniel if he can continue to be the voice of reason to his people, making sure that the galaxy stays united in the face of the Der'kal threat.

Daniel smiles back and says he'll try, but as he leaves the med center and heads for the stargate (where Talbot is waiting to dial), he frowns, wondering if that is at all possible.

[Crazy Tom]

Ace

[Lt. Col. Mcoy]

Very nice work!

[s09119]

Quick little note I'd like to make (in addition to saying thanks ):

From here on out, whenever SG-1 is mentioned, it will be referring to a team lead by Col. Samantha Carter and consisting of Lt. Col. Cameron Mitchell, Dr. Daniel Jackson, and Vala Mal Doran. As of "Equilibrium," Teal'c has resigned his post at the ISGC to lead the Jaffa.

[KikeGate]

As usual nice work!.

So, It seems the MW will never be at peace. After our heroes defeat the most powerful enemies , a new one is just around the corner and the story repeats again. I imagine that's the path for Tauri to follow to become the fifth race and completelly fullfill the asgard legacy.

I think the Jaffa nation at large are showing their true color. I've never thought Jaffa Nation could be a reliable ally ,after all they've inherited the lust for power from their former masters and beleive tauri's influence undermines their way of living.

My question here is: are the Jaffa our next enemy after Teal'c and Brata'c are gone? and once the Derk'al be defeated. I believe after this war SG will enter a new Era.