The -WHAT IF- thread

[AdamTM]

Id like to start this thread to speculate of how things would be different on Destiny or the show in general, WITHOUT changing the basic premise of the show (them being stranded on the Destiny).

For example, what if Icarus base was actually led by O'Neill instead of Young.
How would the character interactions change, for example between Rush-O'Neill?

Im not interested in the "what if they gated to earth" discussion, as there would be no show to discuss.

Wild speculation is highly encouraged here!

[jelgate]

I don't think it would be that much different. They are both different characters in their own right but in terms of military thinking Young and O'Neill seem simliar. For example in Life I think O'Neill would of told Rush the same thing about the chair that Young did

[thekillman]

O'neill probably wouldn't sleep with TJ, and he would ditch Rush in episode 3 on a planet.



WHAT IF:

what if the ship did not have a mastercode? i'm interested in that. they have basically no mission, or at least, they can not really do anything with full control of the ship

[The Swarm]

They could look in the data base for an Icarus planet that the Destiny could have passed by in the past and set a course for it.

WHAT IF:

Eli actualy grew some "Kinos" and actualy stoped being Young's Yes Man?

[AdamTM]

I don't think it would be that much different. They are both different characters in their own right but in terms of military thinking Young and O'Neill seem simliar. For example in Life I think O'Neill would of told Rush the same thing about the chair that Young did

I actually think that it would have been quite different.
For one, i think Rush would not **** with O'Neil, second i think Young and Jack are different leaders.

O'Neil actually changed a lot from a wise-cracking tough guy, to a level-headed diplomatic type over the series imo. I think O'Neill would actually use Rushs talents, rather than to be skeptical about every decision he makes.

Yes he would still block some of Rushs decisions, but he wouldnt make it a personal war against him.

[Deevil]

Yes he would still block some of Rushs decisions, but he wouldnt make it a personal war against him.

This I agree with. Young has made a personal war with Rush, and not only Rush but all the scientists. In Jack's tenure in the Stargate program he has not only grown close to a scientist or 2... he's also learnt to respect them and give them a little latitude.

And I think as much as the chair may be dangerous, that he would have had either himself or someone else sit in it. Having it there doing nothing is pointless. Jack will make the hard decisions that Young seems incapable of doing.

[MattSilver 3k]

They could look in the data base for an Icarus planet that the Destiny could have passed by in the past and set a course for it.

WHAT IF:

Eli actualy grew some "Kinos" and actualy stoped being Young's Yes Man?

Then Eli would definitely be a different character - he would've killed Scott by now and got with Chloe... And I'm sure Rush would've succeeded in all of his plans over the last 9 episodes...

What If... I got nothing, so I'll let someone else take the ball and run with it.

[AdamTM]

This I agree with. Young has made a personal war with Rush, and not only Rush but all the scientists. In Jack's tenure in the Stargate program he has not only grown close to a scientist or 2... he's also learnt to respect them and give them a little latitude.

And I think as much as the chair may be dangerous, that he would have had either himself or someone else sit in it. Having it there doing nothing is pointless. Jack will make the hard decisions that Young seems incapable of doing.

I actually think Rush would suggest Jack should sit in it, since he has the most experience with similar devices.

[Deevil]

I actually think Rush would suggest Jack should sit in it, since he has the most experience with similar devices.

I agree with you. I'm just not sure that Jack would sit in it under these circumstances, I'm not sure it'd be the most prudent decision...

[jelgate]

I actually think that it would have been quite different.
For one, i think Rush would not **** with O'Neil, second i think Young and Jack are different leaders.

I can't believe that for a second. Rush would maybe approach things differently but he would still do whatever it takes to further his ship. Oh they are definatly different leaders but one constant is they wouldn't put up with Rush and his actions for very long. SG1 has shown that Jack doesn't like people who take advantage of.

O'Neil actually changed a lot from a wise-cracking tough guy, to a level-headed diplomatic type over the series imo. I think O'Neill would actually use Rushs talents, rather than to be skeptical about every decision he makes.

You mean like locking two people in a room until they stopped fighting?
I never thought he made a diplomat at all.

Yes he would still block some of Rushs decisions, but he wouldnt make it a personal war against him.

Well that is where we disagree. I don't see the Jack of SG1 tolertaing most of Rush's actions. This is the guy who would send multiple units in to rescue one or two soldiers. I can't see him tolerating Rush's risking human lives.

[Tiger]

What if O'Neill was in charge instead of Youngs?

He wouldn't have left Rush BEHIND.
He'd just be locked up, not deserted on some planet.

[thekillman]

"go sit in the chair" would then take a very different meaning.

"oh, sit in the chair for cryin' out loud!"

[escyos]

WHAT IF:

Destiny was a mouldy lump of sauerkraut and the crew were beans?

[AdamTM]

WHAT IF:

Destiny was a mouldy lump of sauerkraut and the crew were beans?

That would be one tasty show!

[kirmit]

What if the destiny was already occupied when the team got there?