I put forth this question because of the latest episodes in which we have learned about Gerak. Before Season 09, no one had even heard about this guy. Upon freeing the Jaffa people, Bretak and Teal'c were the leaders of the only rebelling group of Jaffa who had a viable armada of which to speak.
1.) Legendary Status Not There:
Now, suddenly we hear that this old guy has the militaristic might of several fleets formerly under Baal and Anubis and that he's more respected than the goodwill and almost legendary status afforded to both Bretak and Tealc. In almost every episode throughout the show's development in which Tealc was captured, A Gloating Jaffa would say, "And you must be the Shova named, Teal'c!" As if he transformed this shameful word as a badge of honor in recognizing that his reputation preceeds him.
2.) Armada in his Hands?
How did Gerak wind up with any Armada if the nexus of the entire Jaffa Rebellion started with the downfall of Baal's Fleet and Anubis in the later episode. All JAffa would have naturally followed Bretak's lead as it is expected within their culture to follow the "strong" because it is the honorable thing to do. Thus, the word of Tealc's Rebellion would have spread to the armies of other System Lords as Tealc and Bretak continue their march across System Lord Dominion. It stands to reason that no other single Jaffa would command such an Armada after the Gou ulds downfall. And it is without question that Tealc and Bretak had not only successfully led a Rebellion, but have Freed an entire Civilizations of People as a result...in addition bringing Tretonin to the newly freed JAffa. But we are told in 1 Episode this Guy is the MAN...okay, whatever? But Even So
3.) Jaffa-like Pride or Cowardice? IF such a Jaffa would demand this much respect among the entire Republic, then would such a man/warrior ever acquiese and bowdown to the Ori as he had done?
He defended the ORI slaughtering his own people during the Beach Head Incident during Council Deliberations. Would such a Leader, who once stated that not even the Tauri could be trusted, defend another race of people or beings in the midst of overwhelming proof?
He Trembled upon hearing the prior admonish him like a punk a@@ boy when he chose not to slaughter Tealc & Company in the Fourth Horseman part I and begged the Prior for Forgiveness. Yet, his character is so brazen to threaten the Tauri / SG-1 with reprisal if they did not join him in attacking the Prior during the Beach Head Incident and was always suspicious of Tealc, the Tauri, and anoyone else who would pose a threat to his ever-growing power over the JAffa NAtion. Why would such a character change so suddenly...is this believable in your eyes?
1.) Legendary Status Not There:
Now, suddenly we hear that this old guy has the militaristic might of several fleets formerly under Baal and Anubis and that he's more respected than the goodwill and almost legendary status afforded to both Bretak and Tealc. In almost every episode throughout the show's development in which Tealc was captured, A Gloating Jaffa would say, "And you must be the Shova named, Teal'c!" As if he transformed this shameful word as a badge of honor in recognizing that his reputation preceeds him.
2.) Armada in his Hands?
How did Gerak wind up with any Armada if the nexus of the entire Jaffa Rebellion started with the downfall of Baal's Fleet and Anubis in the later episode. All JAffa would have naturally followed Bretak's lead as it is expected within their culture to follow the "strong" because it is the honorable thing to do. Thus, the word of Tealc's Rebellion would have spread to the armies of other System Lords as Tealc and Bretak continue their march across System Lord Dominion. It stands to reason that no other single Jaffa would command such an Armada after the Gou ulds downfall. And it is without question that Tealc and Bretak had not only successfully led a Rebellion, but have Freed an entire Civilizations of People as a result...in addition bringing Tretonin to the newly freed JAffa. But we are told in 1 Episode this Guy is the MAN...okay, whatever? But Even So
3.) Jaffa-like Pride or Cowardice? IF such a Jaffa would demand this much respect among the entire Republic, then would such a man/warrior ever acquiese and bowdown to the Ori as he had done?
He defended the ORI slaughtering his own people during the Beach Head Incident during Council Deliberations. Would such a Leader, who once stated that not even the Tauri could be trusted, defend another race of people or beings in the midst of overwhelming proof?
He Trembled upon hearing the prior admonish him like a punk a@@ boy when he chose not to slaughter Tealc & Company in the Fourth Horseman part I and begged the Prior for Forgiveness. Yet, his character is so brazen to threaten the Tauri / SG-1 with reprisal if they did not join him in attacking the Prior during the Beach Head Incident and was always suspicious of Tealc, the Tauri, and anoyone else who would pose a threat to his ever-growing power over the JAffa NAtion. Why would such a character change so suddenly...is this believable in your eyes?
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