Very nice. Great to hear the feedback.
Let's continue with some preliminary backstory and follow-up.
Let's continue with some preliminary backstory and follow-up.
Spoiler:
--Chapter 2
The Hammond and the Odyssey are transporting industrial equipment to Atlantis. The Odyssey is making her second trip to Atlantis in nearly four years. While in the void between the two galaxies, a strange sequence triggers the Asgard core on the Odyssey, displaying a rather odd message in both the Ancient and Asgard languages. The Apollo does not recieve the message, since the Asgard upgrades are primarily the weapon systems, rather than a complete full-blown Asgard core, exclusive only to the Odyssey. With the Daedalus under repairs at Atlantis, she was unable to make a long-distance trip for now, and the Apollo, Sun Tzu, and Wellington are assigned to home-defense. The objectives are to set up a defensive minefield, and place a network of small, mobile satellites capable of working together with the 304s and jumper fleet. All put together would compose the city's defense.
Over the past year, with Atlantis' return to Pegasus, Ford's miraculous return and ingenious recovery method proposed by Beckett, the city has had quite the share of surprises. The Atlantis team locates a Satedan company on a harsh planet, and Ronon pushes for them to move into the city. Ford and his gang seizing a Wraith cruiser and fighting the Wraith like cowboys, until they end up in a no-win situation, needing help from the Daedalus.
Teyla's family obligations have forced her to redirect her priorities, however, she now stands as an ambassadorial figure for Atlantis and the various human settlements, particularly with the Coalition alongside Woolsey. The Genii have become more isolated, feeling threatened by Atlantis' influence in the Coalition, along with their sheer military capability. Things were smoothed over a bit, when Kolya resurfaced and attempted the coup he intended originally, but was defeated by Ladon with the help of Sheppard's team. He was imprisoned in an off-world facility under Coalition authority.
The infighting with the Wraith has reached a turning point. Several of the weaker hives have joined together and have begun to reassert themselves against the alliance "controlled" by Teyla, via Todd. Todd came to Atlantis again and offered an opportunity to improve on Keller's treatment to enable Wraith to feed off the same sustenance as humans. Some significant gains are apparent since some food is sucessfully digested by some Wraith.
As of more recent months, it has become wide knowledge amongst all Wraith hives of the existence of Atlantis' location. The hives are culling worlds at a faster pace, and now Atlantis is attempting to evacuate some refugees to Atlantis, then on to Midway 2, and then to the Milky Way.
-----
Ford is in the infirmary getting a scan from Beckett. He still has a slight scar, though far less visible as before. Sheppard comes in asking how he's doing. He tells him he's feeling 100% again. Sheppard asks him about his friends.
"They still need more time. We could last up to 2 months on the new formula, but you've had my records from Day One."
"They'll make it."
"Sooner or later."
"I have a idea on getting you back on active duty, if you want it."
Ford looks up. "Seriously?"
"Teyla's the de facto ambassador for Atlantis now, so I'm short a team member. You've got more combat experience than even Ronon now."
"I'd like to believe that."
"See? I asked General O'Neill to talk to the I.O.A. I could get someone else from Lorne's detail to be put on my team, but I'd rather have you."
"I'll do it. If the I.O.A.'s willing to go with it."
"That's the spirit."
Outward in the intergalactic void, the Odyssey and Hammond are communicating via subspace. Carter thinks this may be worth investigating. The Odyssey commander suggests that they may be able to use the Asgard core to triangulate the source of the signal. Carter theorizes that the reason why the Odyssey is receiving the signal, and no other 304 has, is because though the 304s have all been upgraded with Asgard weapons and additional control systems, but it is the Odyssey that has the actual Asgard core and thus is unique amongst the 304s. It may be the second trip the Odyssey has made toward Pegasus, but the first now carrying the Asgard core. Carter wants to come aboard and take the Odyssey towards the origin of the signal. The Odyssey commander says that they are just four hours from reaching Midway 2. From there, they would contact Atlantis and the SGC to figure out what to do.
--End Of Chapter 2.
The Hammond and the Odyssey are transporting industrial equipment to Atlantis. The Odyssey is making her second trip to Atlantis in nearly four years. While in the void between the two galaxies, a strange sequence triggers the Asgard core on the Odyssey, displaying a rather odd message in both the Ancient and Asgard languages. The Apollo does not recieve the message, since the Asgard upgrades are primarily the weapon systems, rather than a complete full-blown Asgard core, exclusive only to the Odyssey. With the Daedalus under repairs at Atlantis, she was unable to make a long-distance trip for now, and the Apollo, Sun Tzu, and Wellington are assigned to home-defense. The objectives are to set up a defensive minefield, and place a network of small, mobile satellites capable of working together with the 304s and jumper fleet. All put together would compose the city's defense.
Over the past year, with Atlantis' return to Pegasus, Ford's miraculous return and ingenious recovery method proposed by Beckett, the city has had quite the share of surprises. The Atlantis team locates a Satedan company on a harsh planet, and Ronon pushes for them to move into the city. Ford and his gang seizing a Wraith cruiser and fighting the Wraith like cowboys, until they end up in a no-win situation, needing help from the Daedalus.
Teyla's family obligations have forced her to redirect her priorities, however, she now stands as an ambassadorial figure for Atlantis and the various human settlements, particularly with the Coalition alongside Woolsey. The Genii have become more isolated, feeling threatened by Atlantis' influence in the Coalition, along with their sheer military capability. Things were smoothed over a bit, when Kolya resurfaced and attempted the coup he intended originally, but was defeated by Ladon with the help of Sheppard's team. He was imprisoned in an off-world facility under Coalition authority.
The infighting with the Wraith has reached a turning point. Several of the weaker hives have joined together and have begun to reassert themselves against the alliance "controlled" by Teyla, via Todd. Todd came to Atlantis again and offered an opportunity to improve on Keller's treatment to enable Wraith to feed off the same sustenance as humans. Some significant gains are apparent since some food is sucessfully digested by some Wraith.
As of more recent months, it has become wide knowledge amongst all Wraith hives of the existence of Atlantis' location. The hives are culling worlds at a faster pace, and now Atlantis is attempting to evacuate some refugees to Atlantis, then on to Midway 2, and then to the Milky Way.
-----
Ford is in the infirmary getting a scan from Beckett. He still has a slight scar, though far less visible as before. Sheppard comes in asking how he's doing. He tells him he's feeling 100% again. Sheppard asks him about his friends.
"They still need more time. We could last up to 2 months on the new formula, but you've had my records from Day One."
"They'll make it."
"Sooner or later."
"I have a idea on getting you back on active duty, if you want it."
Ford looks up. "Seriously?"
"Teyla's the de facto ambassador for Atlantis now, so I'm short a team member. You've got more combat experience than even Ronon now."
"I'd like to believe that."
"See? I asked General O'Neill to talk to the I.O.A. I could get someone else from Lorne's detail to be put on my team, but I'd rather have you."
"I'll do it. If the I.O.A.'s willing to go with it."
"That's the spirit."
Outward in the intergalactic void, the Odyssey and Hammond are communicating via subspace. Carter thinks this may be worth investigating. The Odyssey commander suggests that they may be able to use the Asgard core to triangulate the source of the signal. Carter theorizes that the reason why the Odyssey is receiving the signal, and no other 304 has, is because though the 304s have all been upgraded with Asgard weapons and additional control systems, but it is the Odyssey that has the actual Asgard core and thus is unique amongst the 304s. It may be the second trip the Odyssey has made toward Pegasus, but the first now carrying the Asgard core. Carter wants to come aboard and take the Odyssey towards the origin of the signal. The Odyssey commander says that they are just four hours from reaching Midway 2. From there, they would contact Atlantis and the SGC to figure out what to do.
--End Of Chapter 2.
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