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Stargate SG-1 Episode 601: Redemption, Part 1 Scene: Planet P2X-374 Captain Hagman is helping Jack run down a sandy slope toward the gate. Sam and Teal'c are already near the gate. Jack: "Dial the gate! Dial it now!" Capt. Hagman : "I swear, sir, I thought they wanted to smoke a peace pipe." Sam approaches the DHD and quickly dials Earth. Suddenly, a swarm of natives appear on the hills surrounding the valley where the Stargate sits, yelling, and carrying spears and dart guns. Teal'c joins Capt. Hagman in helping Jack as the natives descend in pursuit. Scene: SGC Hammond (to Davis): " 'Morning Sergeant." Sgt. Davis: " 'Morning, Sir." Hammond: "When is SG-1 due back?" Sgt. Davis: "Hour and 22 minutes from now, sir." Hammond: " When they get back, tell Major Carter I have a message." Sgt. Davis: "Yes, sir." Suddenly the 'gate activates and the alarms go off. Sgt. Davis: "Incoming wormhole, sir." Davis sits down at the computer as General Hammond comes to stand behind him. Sgt. Davis: "Receiving SG-1's identification code. It's a code red sir. Looks like they're under fire." Hammond picks up a handset on the wall. Hammond (into the handset): "Defense unit and medical team to the gateroom." Sgt. Davis: "Opening the iris." Hammond heads down to the gateroom. He follows a couple of armed personnel into the gate room just as SG-1 walks through the 'gate. A spear flies through behind SG-1 and lands at the General's feet. He reaches down to pick it up. He looks up to see Jack being helped by Teal'c as they head past him toward the infirmary. Jack: "Next." General Hammond approaches Major Carter and Capt. Hagman on the ramp. Capt. Hagman pulls a dart out of his leg as a medic approaches. Capt. Hagman: "I've been shot." Sam pulls another dart out of his shoulder as the Lt. sits down heavily on his rear. Capt. Hagman (speech becoming slurred): "Some sort of tranquilizers..." The Lt. passes out. The medic checks his pulse. Medic: "Steady pulse. He's just unconscious, sir." Sam stands up, holding the dart and approaches Hammond. Sam: "I'd classify P2X-374 as unfriendly, sir...fairly, primitive from the looks of it." Hammond: "I presume Captain Hagman will need to be reassigned?" Sam: "I'd say so, sir." Hammond: "We'll debrief in one hour. Dismissed...Oh, Major, I got a call this morning from Area 51. It's done." General Hammond returns to the ramp. Sam mouths the word Wow and heads out the door of the gateroom. Opening Credits: Stars: Richard Dean Anderson as Colonel Jack O'Neill Amanda Tapping as Major Samantha Carter Christopher Judge as Teal'c Corin Nemec as Jonas Quinn Don S. Davis as General George Hammond Executive Producers: Michael Greenburg and Richard Dean Anderson Developed for Television by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner Guest Stars: Tony Amendola as Brata'c Christopher Kennedy David Hewlett Garry Chalk as Col. Checkov Neil Denis as Rya'c Gary Jones as Sgt. Davis Creative Consultant: Martin Wood Co-Producer: Peter DeLuise Producer: Andy Mikita Co-Executive Producer: N. John Smith Executive Producer: Robert C. Cooper Written by Robert C. Cooper Directed by Martin Wood Scene: Daniel's Lab Jonas now occupies Daniel's lab. The TV is tuned to the weather channel and he is listening to classical music while reading and eating grapes. Sam approaches slowly, looking around the lab and smiling. Sam: "Jonas..." Jonas: "Major...How is Colonel O'Neill?" Sam: "He's got a partially torn ligament in his knee...he'll be okay." Jonas: "Hmm...Capt. Hagman?" Sam: "He'll make a full recovery." Jonas: "What's that make...eight now?" Sam: "Nine...if you count the two hours Capt. Mathison lasted." Jonas (referring to the book he is reading): "So there's no need for ancient Babylonian." Sam: "Not exactly...you think you can spare a few hours?" Jonas: "Sure...for what?" Sam: "Well, you've been here three months...General Hammond thought you might finally like to leave the base." Jonas (smiling): "Yes. That would be great. Where we goin'?" Sam: "Nevada." Jonas: "Oh...clear skies...73 degrees." Sam: "There are at least 500 other channels, you know." Jonas: "But this one...this one is fantastic. I mean you have...all of your weather from all over your planet right here...even the long-range forecast. It's like...predicting the future." Sam: "Well, there is some science involved." Jonas: "I know. What's in Nevada?" Sam: "You like surprises?" Jonas: "Sure, I love'em." Sam smiles and turns to leave. Jonas: "Hey, Major..." Sam stops and turns to face him. Jonas: "How do I know what color to wear?" Sam smiles and leaves. Sam (yelling back as she leaves): "We call each other every morning..." Scene change: Area 51 Hanger SG-1 and Jonas enter. The walk toward an air craft and Sam is approached by Dr. Larry Murphy. Dr. Murphy: "Major...I thought you'd like to see the prototype as soon as it was completed." Sam: "Wow...you're way ahead of schedule." Jack (limping) climbs up the steps to the cockpit of the aircraft and begins to climb in. Jonas climbs up the stairs after him. Teal'c walks to check out the underside of the craft and Sam and the Dr. Murphy at the foot of the stairs. Jonas: "Very impressive." Dr. Murphy: "Thank you." Jack: "Oh, n-no, n-n-n-no, no." Dr. Murphy: "Uh, I'm sorry?" Sam: "Dr. Larry Murphy...Colonel Jack O'Neill. This is Teal'c and this is Jonas Quinn...the man responsible for introducing us to the Naquadria." Jonas waves. Dr. Murphy: "Pleasure to meet you." Jack: "In case there was some doubt about what I was just saying...No." Dr. Murphy: "Um, I'm sorry, to what exactly?" Teal'c: "O'Neill believes you are going to request that we test fly this aircraft." Dr. Murphy: "Oh, yeah, uh, of course. Sir, I wasn't around for it, but we're all quite familiar with your experience with the X-302's predecessor." Jack (sarcastically): "Are ya now...really?" Dr. Murphy: "Well, sir, I can tell you that this is a...this is a very different ship." Sam: "Sir, the X-301 was a modified glider. Now, while many of the 302's systems were retro-engineered from Goa'uld technology, it is entirely human built." Jack: "So was the Titanic." Sam: "Sir...this could be the most important break through for Earth since the discovery of the Stargate." Jonas: "Why's that?" Dr. Murphy: "It's got four different sets of engines...air breathing jets, modified aerospikes for high altitude and a rocket booster." Jonas: "You said four, right?" Sam: "The fourth engine is a hyperspace window generator." Teal'c: "Even Goa'uld gliders are not capable of entering hyperspace." Sam: " That's because they're too small to carry the Goa'uld version of the generator." Dr. Murphy: " Ours are much more compact." Sam: "Because of the Naquadria. Jonas...this was all made possible because of you." Dr. Murphy: "It's still a few weeks away from a practical test, but all preliminary indications look good." Sam: " If this performs the way it was designed to, the X-302 will be the first human-built space craft capable of interstellar travel." Scene change: General Hammond's Office - SGC Col. Checkov: " The deal made by our governments, General..." Hammond: " I'm aware of every aspect of the arrangement, Colonel." Jack walks by the door, notices Checkov and tries to back out, but General Hammond sees him... Hammond: "Ah, Jack...come in. Colonel...you know Colonel Checkov, the Russian envoy to the SGC." Jack: "We've...met." Hammond: "Colonel Checkov feels that as a symbol of our joint efforts, a Russian officer should be assigned to join SG-1." Jack: "Over my rotting corpse, sir." Hammond: "Colonel..." Jack: "I'm sorry...did I say that out loud?" Hammond: "I said I would discuss it with you and that I was sure you would give it some careful thought." Jack: "And that I will, General, but I'm still pretty sure I'll say...'bite me'." Hammond (to Checkov): "Colonel, would you excuse us?" Checkov: "General." Checkov turns to leave and as he passes Jack, Jack says: "So sorry." Jack walks over and takes a seat on the opposite side of the desk. General Hammond is now seated as well. Jack: "I'm sorry, General, you know I mean no disrespect toward you." Hammond: "I know. I probably should have reprimanded you in front of the Colonel, but I happen to agree with your sentiments in this case." Jack: "Who decided every team that goes through the gate has to have four people?" Hammond: "No one says they do...but Daniel Jackson provided SG-1 with invaluable knowledge, linguistic skills and, in my opinion, a very beneficial viewpoint. One I think is important enough to try and replace." Jack: "But not with a Russian!" Hammond: "I agree, but my patience is starting to wear thin on this matter. I think I've given you a great deal of latitude lately, given the situation." Jack: "Sir..." Hammond: "Jack...you're off the mission list anyway until that knee fully heals. Use the time to try and get some perspective. Find someone qualified you can work with. I'll have all available personnel files forwarded to you. Dismissed." Jack: "Yes, sir." Scene change: Sam's Lab Sam is writing in a notebook when Jonas enters. Jonas: "Major..." Sam: "Yeah...?" Jonas: "I realized I never actually thanked you for letting me see the X-302." Sam: "Ah, well, General Hammond ordered me to invite you." Jonas: "Oh. I'm glad the Naquadria is going to be useful." Sam: "Yeah...looks that way." Jonas: "Can I see the plans for it?" Sam: "Yeah...uh, General Hammond says I should give you anything you want regarding the Naquadria research, so..." She hands him a large notebook. Jonas: "He's a man of his word." Sam: "Yeah, I doubt it'll mean much to you without an understanding of our science and engineering." Jonas: "Maybe you can recommend some related reading." Sam: "Yeah, sure...I'll, uh, type up a list." Jonas: "Great. Thanks." Jonas begins to walk out, then turns back to Sam. Jonas: "You know, Major...I'm as physically fit as anybody on this base and I've committed to memory almost all of Doctor Jackson's work... Sam: "Everything?" Jonas: "According to the tests Doctor Fraiser administered, I have the ability to learn much quicker than the average human." Sam: "All very interesting information, but..." Jonas: "I wanna join you...explore other planets...discover new worlds, new cultures...help rid the galaxy of the Goa'uld..." Sam: "I get the picture..." Jonas: "I can't stay here on this base the rest of my life...I can't go back to my planet. They don't realize the threat that's out there. I can help them by helping you. I can also help finish what Doctor Jackson started." Sam: "Jonas...I understand why you want to join SG-1...and I' sorry but...I just don't see it happening." Jonas nods, smiles, salutes, taps this notebook she gave him, waves and leaves. Scene Change: SGC Gym Teal and Jonas are sparring on a cushioned mat. Jonas is wearing head-gear, Teal'c is not. Jonas: "He trusts you." Teal'c: "I believe it is you, he must learn to trust." Teal'c tags Jonas and knocks him down. Jonas pops right back up. Jonas: " How can he learn to trust me if he won't even speak to me? You know? He holds me responsible for what happened to Doctor Jackson." Teal'c: "I believe you are correct." Teal'c tags Jonas again, knocking him down. Jonas pops up again. Jonas: "How can I even begin to make up for it if he won't give me the chance?" Teal'c lays Jonas out a third time...again, he pops right back up. Jonas: "Is this really a sport on this planet?" Teal'c: "Are you injured, Jonas Quinn?" Jonas: "It'll take more than that. I'll tell you what...if I knock you down...you gotta talk to Colonel O'Neill for me." Teal'c nods consent. Jonas: "OK." Teal'c drops Jonas a fourth time and Jonas pops up again. Jonas: "I'm OK... I wasn't ready...I'm ready now." Scene Change: SGC Commisary Jack is sitting at a table looking through file folders. Teal'c joins O'Neill at the table with a tray full of food...lots of food. Jack: "Little snack?...I'm tellin' you, the universities of this great nation are getting a little lax in their admissions." Teal'c: "To whom are you referring, O'Neill?" Jack: "I can be as diplomatic and open minded as anyone..." Teal'c raises his brow. Jack: "Hammond is insisting SG-1 needs a sociopolitical nerd to offset our overwhelming coolness." Teal'c: "Have you considered Jonas Quinn?" Jack: "Now I know you have been practicing, but I still can't tell...is that a joke?" Teal'c: "He wishes to join the fight against the Goa'uld." Jack: "He's an Ali......en. He's an alien. The point is, I don't think we need someone else on the team. You, Carter and I can handle things just fine." Teal'c: " You learned to trust me, O'Neill." Jack: "That's different." Teal'c: "I do not believe it is. Like me, Jonas Quinn may be an alien to this world, but he has vowed to commit himself to the cause of the Tau'ri." Jack: "Yeah, well, that doesn't mean I want him watching my back in battle, OK?" Alarms begin blaring. Voice over Intercom: "Unscheduled incoming traveler." Scene Change: Corridor outside the Gateroom Brata'c and General Hammond are exiting the gateroom just as Teal'c, Jack and Sam are arriving at the gateroom. Jack: "Brata'c. What's up?" Teal'c: "Tek ma te, Master Brata'c." Brata'c: "I'm sorry I did not come sooner, Teal'c. Drey'auc is gravely ill." Teal'c looks over to General Hammond. Hammond: "No need to ask. Go." Scene Change: SGC Elevator The doors to an elevator open. Sam and Jonas enter the elevator as others exit. Sam pushes the button to close the door. Jonas: "I didn't know he had a wife." Sam: "Yeah, and a son, Rya'c. They were banished from their home on Chulak when Teal'c defected. At one point Apophis actually brainwashed Rya'c and tried to use him against us. Brata'c's been looking out for them ever since." Jonas: "So why didn't Teal'c just bring 'em here?" The elevator doors open, Sam and Jonas exit and begin walking down a corridor. Sam: "Well, Drey'auc wanted to stay with her own people if possible and Teal'c was away on missions most of the time anyway. He tries to get home as often as he can, but it's not easy for him." Jonas: "You'd never know, would you?" Sam: "Yeah, well, Teal'c's not exactly an open book." Jonas: "Still, I'm usually much better at reading people." Col. Checkov comes down the corridor behind them. Col. Checkov: "Major! Why was I not informed about the X-302?" Jonas: "For example, it might not be that obvious to everyone, but this man is actually very upset." Sam nods. Scene Change: General Hammond's Office Hammond: "How did you find out about the X-302, Colonel?" Col. Checkov: "That is not the issue. Article 3A clearly states..." Hammond: "The X-302 has nothing to do with the Stargate." Col. Checkov: "The Naquadria used to power the hyperspace window generator was procured..." Alarms begin blaring. Sam: "What now?" Hammond: "I'll take anything over this..." Hammond and Sam leave the office. Col. Checkov looks at Jonas, who smiles at him. <I'm sorry...I hit the wrong button here and recorded over a few seconds of the episode. :-( I rejoin the show as Sam and the General are entering the control room. Sgt. Davis is speaking, but all I get is:> Sgt. Davis: "...nothing, sir." Jack enters the room. Jack: "What's up?" Sam: " Apparently, nothing." Jack: "Nothing?" Sam: "So it would seem." Jack: "That's a twist." Sam: "Gate's functioning properly. We're definitely looking at an incoming wormhole." Hammond: "But nothing is incoming?" Sam: "As far as I can tell." Jack: "The Goa'uld used that tactic before." Sam: "To block our escape while they attacked in ships, yeah." Sgt. Davis: "Nothing from deep space watch either." Sam: "This doesn't make any sense. In order to keep a wormhole open, you have to send something through...a radio signal, anything. We're getting...nothing." Hammond: "Figure it out, Major. I'll call the President." Sam: "Yes, sir." Hammond leaves. Jack: " Don't look at me...I got nothing." Jack leaves. Scene Change: Jaffa Planet Teal'c and Brata'c walk through a Jaffa camp as they converse. At one point, another Jaffa leaves the place he occupies and bumps Teal'c as he moves to his new location. Teal'c pauses and looks at the Jaffa, but says nothing. You get the feeling that these Jaffa do not hold Teal'c in high regard. Teal'c and Brata'c continue until they stop in front of a tent. Brata'c: "As you see, conditions are harsh, but they have been safe here." Teal'c: "They must be moved to the new outpost built by the Tau'ri. All Jaffa who support our cause are welcome there." Brata'c: "Drey'auc is in no state to be moved now." Teal'c: " Why did you wait?" Brata'c: "As it is, I brought you here against her wishes." Teal'c: "She has always been proud." Brata'c: "She refused to accept the new symbiote." Teal'c: "Was one procured?" Brata'c: "No. She did not wish us to sacrifice the life of another Jaffa to save her own, even one who still foolishly worships the false gods. We would all chose the same fate." Teal'c: "In the past..." Brata'c: "It is not the past, my friend. The descent we have bred has brought around many changes. The Goa'uld no longer trust the Jaffa priests with their young as they once did..." Rya'c emerges from the tent. Teal'c: "Rya'c..." Rya'c: "You dare show your face here? She is dead...because of you." Rya'c shoves Teal'c as he walks past him, obviously upset. Teal'c is stunned into silence. Scene Change: SGC Briefing Room Hammond: "Could it be a malfunction of some kind?" Sam: "It's possible, sir, but highly unlikely. Chances are somebody dialed Earth from an off-world gate." Jack: "Wrong number?" Sam: "Well, normally the gate shuts down automatically after a short period of time if nothing's entering the event horizon from the out-going location." Jack: "So...what do we do?" Sam: "We wait...to my knowledge no one's been able to sustain a wormhole for longer than 38 minutes." Hammond: "Could whoever's behind this redial our gate repeatedly just to keep us from using it?" Sam: " I've programmed the computer to dial the Alpha site immediately after the incoming wormhole expires, just in case. We'll be able to recall our off-world teams and hopefully contact someone who can help." Sam, Jack and General Hammond watch the clock on the computer as it approaches and passes the 38 minute window. Hammond: "It's still on." Sam: "38 minutes, give or take a few seconds." Jack turns to watch the clock again for several seconds. Jack: "How many is a few?" Sam: "OK, now we have a problem." Scene Change: Jaffa Planet Teal'c enters the tent where Drey'auc lies. He kneels beside the cot and pulls back the cloth that is covering her face. He gazes on her face and is overcome by grief. Scene Change: Jaffa Planet Teal'c approaches Rya'c who is sitting in a sparsely wooded area. Rya'c: "She believed in you...in the fight you have chosen." Teal'c: "As you once did." Rya'c: "How long were we to live like this? Are we all to die like she did?" Teal'c: "Nothing has changed. The Goa'uld can be defeated." Rya'c: "As long as we must carry symbiotes, we will depend on the Goa'uld for our lives." Teal'c: "We will find a way to be free." Rya'c stands and faces his father...growing angrier. Rya'c: "My mother will never know this freedom you speak of. She had no choice. You brought this upon her. You chose for the both of us." Rya'c bends down and picks up a staff weapon and points it at Teal'c. Rya'c: "Now, as any warrior would, I choose to avenge her death." Rya'c charges the staff weapon and points it at Teal'c. Teal'c: "Everything I have done, I have done for you." Rya'c: "Then I am ashamed...for you have done nothing but bring pain and misery and above all, false hope, to countless Jaffa." Teal'c: "Then fire your weapon." Rya'c hits Teal'c across the face several times with the staff weapon as well as in the stomach, doubling Teal'c over. Teal'c does nothing to retaliate, but allows Rya'c take out his rage and frustration on him. Scene Change: SGC Control Room Lt. Simmons is working at a terminal as Sam enters the room. Lt. Simmons: "Major...there's a rise in power being retained by the 'gate's internal capacitors of .1%." Sam: "Well, while there's an open wormhole, the value tends to fluctuate by at least that much anyway." Lt. Simmons: "Not for the last 12 minutes, it hasn't." Sam: "Go to 'gate diagnostic screen four." Lt. Simmons: "Normal...no incoming energy readings." Sam: "Increase sensitivity by 50%." A few blips appear on the computer graph. Sam: "What was that?" Lt. Simmons: "Could be interference in the line between the 'gate and the computer." Sam: "There it is again. Increase sensitivity by 200%." Lt. Simmons: "That's well within the accepted margin of error for the sensors." Sam: "I know, try it anyway." A pattern of blips appears on the computer graph. Sam: "I admit it's a pretty small anomaly, but it could be contributing to the power build up in the 'gate." Lt. Simmons: "But, uh..." Sam: "Errors are random, Lt. Whatever this is, it has a distinct pattern." Lt. Simmons: "Right." Scene Change: Jaffa Planet Rya'c has just knocked Teal'c to the ground. Teal'c is laying on his side, still not responding to Rya'c assault. Teal'c regains his feet. Rya'c (yelling): "Fight! Or do you still not consider me a worthy opponent?" Rya'c maneuvers the staff weapon, readying to deal Teal'c another blow, but he is stopped as Brata'c steps in and grabs the staff weapon. Brata'c: "You should be glad he does not, for if he did, he would snap you in half. You have become skilled, Rya'c, but a true Jaffa warrior does not let grief cloud his judgement." Rya'c: "I choose my opponent as foolishly as he chose his." Brata'c: "Teal'c chose your mother's fate no more than he chose his own. We are all victims of the Goa'uld." Teal'c: "No, Master Brata'c, Rya'c is correct. I have failed both he and his mother." Brata'c: "The boy passes judgment without having fought a single battle...hmm? Fighting a war that appears unwinnable does not make ones cause less noble." Rya'c: "He cares more for dying than for his own flesh and blood..." Brata'c: "So must all Jaffa if any of us are ever to taste freedom." Teal'c stares after Brata'c and Rya'c as they walk back toward the camp. Scene Change: SGC Control Room Sam: "We've detected an energy build up within the 'gate. It's being transmitted through the incoming wormhole. We didn't notice it before because our sensors aren't calibrated to measure something this small." Hammond: "The iris appears to be holding." Sam: "Yes, sir. It's likely slowing the energy transfer significantly, but it's not stopping it completely." Jack (hesitantly): "Doesn't sound so bad." Sam: "Actually sir, it is. The 'gate itself is one giant superconductor capable of absorbing huge amounts of energy. Now, if that capacity is eventually exceeded, the Naquadah that the Stargate's made up of will become charged and could eventually explode." Jack: "How long?" Sam: "A few day, maybe less...we're calculating it right now." Hammond: "Is there any good news?" Someone off camera hands Sam a lap top. She shakes her head negatively. Sam: "Just bad and worse, sir. We're talking about a blast two to three thousand megatons." Hammond: "Enough to take out Colorado." Sam: "The resulting environmental effects could destroy all life on Earth." Jack: "There's worse?" Sam: "We have no idea how to stop it." Scene Change: Jaffa Planet Teal'c lights Drey'auc's funeral pyre (very much like those for the Jedi in the Star Wars films). Teal'c: "Shel Mak. Shel Assah." Teal'c watches the fire for a time (as do many other Jaffa who have gathered to pay their respects). He spots Rya'c in the crowd. Their eyes meet and Rya'c turns to leave. Teal'c starts to follow, but is stopped by Brata'c. Brata'c: "Let him mourn." Teal'c: "He has grown to hate me." Brata'c: "He does not. Nor does he truly believe our cause is futile. Drey'auc would not allow it." Teal'c: "Then why does he speak as he does." Brata'c: "Self-doubt. Since the day Apophis brainwashed him, he has believed his own mind is weak." Teal'c: "It is not true." Brata'c: "You were no different at his age. After the death of your father at the hands of Cronus, fear almost consumed you. Like Rya'c, it was desire for vengeance that gave you strength." Teal'c: "Rya'c misplaces his blame." Brata'c: "He directs his malice toward you because you doubt him as much as he doubts himself." Teal'c: "Why would he believe such a thing?" Brata'c: "Because you are his father and you have not told him otherwise." Teal'c turns back to the fire for a time. Later he approaches Rya'c who is sitting on the steps at the base of the Stargate. Teal'c sits beside him. Teal'c: "Not...so long ago, I was captured in battle and Apophis took control of my mind. He made be believe that...I was once again his loyal first prime. And I turned on my friends who trusted me. Were it not for Brata'c and the right of MalSharran, I would have died...believing that Apophis was my god. Whether you believe in me or what I have chosen to do does not change the fact that I have never doubted your heart, Rya'c. You need never win back my trust, my son, for you have never lost it." Rya'c and Teal'c hug. Scene Change: SGC Corridor Lt. Simmons is walking with another officer down a corridor toward the gateroom. Officer: "Shouldn't we be cutting all power to the 'gate? Lt. Simmons: "Won't do any good. Incoming wormholes draw their energy from the off-world source. Major Carter still wants to be able to monitor the 'gate through the feedback system." The camera changes focus to Sgt. Siler who is at the base of the ramp in the gateroom as Lt. Simmons and his companion pass by. Sgt. Siler (to technician on the ramp): "We can't use the Russian 'gate because we can't dial out of another gate when there's already an established incoming wormhole to Earth." Jonas walks into the 'gateroom at that time and looks around at the chaos that is happening. He is holding some books (presumable from the reading list Sam made for him) and turns to gaze up into the control room windows where Sam is bending over a computer terminal talking with two other females. Scene Change: SGC Control Room Female Officer: "Energy build up has reached 18%." Sam: "There has to be a way to drain the capacitors..." Sam hears a male voice behind her: "Still as sexy as ever, I see." Sam turns to see Dr. McKay stroll into the room. Sam: "What are you doing here?" McKay: "Well, there's no point in building Naquadah reactors for Russia if there isn't going to be a Russia, is there? The Pentagon thought you, uh, might need some help." Sam: "Not from you." McKay: "Oh, OK. Well, then I'll get a coffee and a doughnut and wait for the big bang." Sam (as McKay leaves, whispering to herself): "That's just what I needed." Sgt. Davis: "Major" (he hands her a handset) Sam (into the handset): "Carter." Scene Change: General Hammond's Office Col. Checkov: "This wouldn't be a problem if you had a working alien ship." Jack (rubbing his sore knee): "Hey! I didn't wreck it...the Goa'uld did. And we barely escaped with our lives. Thank you." Col. Checkov: "What good is being a part of this so-called protected planets treaty if you can't even reach the Asgard when we're being attacked?" Sam walks in and interrupts at that moment. Sam: "Excuse me, sirs. I just got off the phone with Doctor Murphy at Area 51. He says he can have the X-302 ready to go in six hours." Jack: "I thought it was weeks away from a flight test." Sam: "Sir, we've tried everything else we can think of. Our only chance is if we can contact the Asgard. I'd like to volunteer, sir." Hammond nods consent. Jack: "I'll go too, sir." Hammond: "You sure you're up for it, Colonel?" Jack: "Yes, Sir." Hammond: "I'll have transport prepped and ready in 20 minutes." Scene Change: Jaffa Planet A Goa'uld cargo ship descends and lands. A friend of Teal'c's emerges and greets Teal'c, Brata'c and Rya'c. Teal'c: "Shaq'rel." Shaq'rel: "Teal'c." Teal'c: "It has been too long, old friend." Shaq'rel: "It is fortunate you are here. I have brought word to Master Brata'c so that he might warn you." Teal'c: "Of what?" Shaq'rel: "The Tau'ri are in danger. They are under attack from Anubis." Scene Change: Area 51 Hanger Sam and Jack arrive via HumVee in flight suits. They talk with Dr. Murphy as they walk to the X-302 and climb in the cockpit. Dr. Murphy: "I assume you were briefed on the way here?" Jack: "Briefly." Dr. Murphy: "The target is Abydos, that being the closest planet with a Stargate. And you do know that out theoretical simulations for opening a hyperspace window were done in space." Sam: "We know we have to leave the atmosphere." Jack: "We have to leave the ground first." Dr. Murphy: "It'll fly, Colonel. I bet my life on it." Jack: "Wanna come with?" Dr. Murphy: "Love to...but I'm needed here." Jack: "Yes...yes you are." Sam (as they are climbing into the cockpit): You know, sir, even if we do manage to contact the Asgard, there's a chance they won't be able to help us." Jack: "What's your point, Carter?" Sam: "Guess I don't have one, beyond that, sir." Jack: "Thank you." Scene Change: SGC Briefing Room Hammond walks in with McKay. Hammond (to McKay): "You're missing the point, Doctor." Jonas approaches the pair. Jonas: "General, can I have a minute?" Hammond: "I wish I had one. Major Carter and Colonel O'Neill are about to take off." Jonas: "That's what this is about, sir." Hammond: " Well, what do you mean?" Jonas: "Look, I'm no scientist, but I have studied all of the Goa'uld research done on Naquadriah and as you know, Major Carter allowed me to see the specifications on the X-302..." Hammond: "And?" Jonas: "It's not going to work." McKay: "Really? That's just what I was saying. Who are you?" Jonas: " Jonas Quinn." McKay: "Oh, the alien with the whacky Naquadah..." Jonas: "Naquadriah...you are?" McKay: "McKay. Scientist. Earth." Jonas: "General...the instability of the Naquadriah increases exponentially as you attempt to extract more energy out of it." McKay (looking at the notebook Jonas has been referring to): "Oh, this is even worse than I thought." Jonas: "If you allow this test to proceed, sir..." Hammond: "Son, this is not just a test. If the X-302 fails, this planet will be destroyed." Jonas: "I understand your position, sir." Hammond: "It's not just my position. You stand to suffer the consequences along with everyone else. Now, if either of you have a more prudent suggestion on halting this crisis, I'm willing to hear it. Otherwise, I suggest we all go downstairs, cross our fingers and hope Major Carter and Colonel O'Neill can reach help." General Hammond heads down the stairs. Jonas looks after him momentarily, then turns to McKay with a questioning look. Jonas: "Cross our fingers?" McKay: "It's a superstitious way some humans have for expressing their desire for good luck." Jonas: "Really?" McKay (demonstrating the crossed fingers as he walks by Jonas): "Ridiculous, huh?" Jonas takes back his notebook as McKay passes. Scene Change: Area 51 The X-302 is beginning to taxi out to the runway. Sam: "Navigation." Jack: "Check." Sam: "Oxygen, pressure, temperature control." Jack: "All check." Sam: "Inertial dampeners." Jack: "Cool...and check." Sam: "Engines." Jack: "All check. Phasers?" Sam: "Sorry, sir. All systems operational." Scene Change: SGC Control Room Jack (over the intercom): "It's too bad we can't drive across the galaxy...this thing handles like a Cadillac on the ground." Hammond: "Colonel, Major, this is Hammond. Jonas Quinn has voiced some concern about this mission specifically regarding the instability of the Naquadriah." Sam: "Sir, the simulations we ran anticipated every conceivable scenario." Jack: "You know, Carter, it's the inconceivable ones I'm concerned about." Sam: "The X-302 has hundreds of safety mechanisms to compensate for anything that can go wrong. Arming ejection system." Jack: "That's good...that's good, that's funny." Sam: "Mission command...all systems go from Abydos One." MC (Mission Command): "Copy that, Abydos One. Good luck." Jack: "Well...here we go." The X-302 takes off and begins to climb. Sam: "We have lift off." Jack: "Climbing....velocity approaching Mach two." Sam: "10,000 meters." Jack: "Mach three." MC: "Mission command, over. Looks good from here, Abydos One." Jack: "Abydos One, over." Scene Change: Jaffa Planet Teal'c is trying to dial Earth and is unsuccessful. Shaq'rel: "Anubis has a weapon that uses one Stargate to destroy another and if my information is correct, the attack has already begun." Brata'c: "We cannot warn them." Shaq'rel: "That is why I brought a ship." Teal'c: "If the attack has already begun, a warning will do little good. We must find a way to stop it before it is too late." Shaq'rel: "We do not know the location of this weapon." Brata'c: "Anubis has grown powerful, but still only defends a small handful of planets. If one of those Stargates also cannot be contacted..." Teal'c: "It is most likely the origin of the attack." Brata'c: "Let us hope it is one of the planets to which I can remember the sequence." Scene Change: X-302 Sam: "Preparing for main rocket engine burn." MC:"Roger that, Abydos. We'll re-establish contact on Satcom 3 after you exit the atmosphere." Jack: "Engaging rocket engine." The 302 climbs out of the atmosphere. Jack: "Mission Command, this is Abydos One, do you read?" MC: "Loud and clear, Abydos One." Jack: "Altitude, 500 kilometers and rising, velocity, 40,000 kilometers per hour." Sam: "I'm entering the coordinates in the hyperspace generator." MC: "Roger that, Abydos One." Hammond: God's speed Colonel, Major, from all of us." Hammond smiles at Jonas who is standing beside him, crossing his index fingers (one on each hand). Jack: "Thank you, sir." Scene Change: X-302 Jack: "Let's do this." Sam: "Engaging hyperspace window." A colorful "cloud" appears in front of the 302. Suddenly master alarms go off. The 302 veers out of the path of the "hyperspace window". MC: "Abydos One, this is mission command, do you read? We are still receiving your radio signal." Jack: "Carter?" Sam: "I don't know, sir." Jack: "Mission Command, we missed the window." MC: "Abydos One, please explain." Sam: "The autopilot engaged and we veered off course at the last second, Mission Command. Should we try it again?" MC: "Negative, Abydos One, return to base for further evaluation. Mission failure." Jack: "I hate hearing that." Scene Change: SGC Jack and Sam walk into the Briefing Room. Hammond: "Colonel, Major, I'm glad to see you're OK." Jack: " For the moment, sir." Sam: "They're still analyzing the flight data recorder, but it looks like a 605-3 error." Hammond: "Forgive me?" Jack: "It's the one after 605-2, sir." Sam: "The X-302 couldn't get a lock on its destination once the window was open so it auto-aborted. It's one of the built in safety features." McKay: "What went wrong?" Sam: "The hyperspace window was unstable. We thought we'd compensated for the energy fluctuations emitted by the Naquadriah, but apparently not." Jonas: "I don't think you can." Jack: "Apparently, Carter and I could have been torn...asunder." Sam: "The possibility of that was remote, sir." McKay: "More likely, is you just would have been transported to an unknown location with limited fuel, oxygen and no way of getting back." Hammond: "Can this problem be resolved?" Sam: "Sir, we don't even understand why the problem exists, yet." McKay: "You're lucky...there's no telling how much damage an unstable hyperspace window could have caused." Sam smiles at McKay. Hammond: "The bottom line is, we're on our own." Scene Change: Sam's Lab Jack walks in to find Sam working alone at her bench. Jack: "Hey, how come you're not downstairs with the rest of the eggheads? Not that you're...an egghead..." Sam looks at him. Jack: "Well, you are...actually...but in a good way." Sam: " I couldn't think down there...they all kept looking at me for the answer." Jack: "Well, you do have a penchant for pulling brilliant ideas out of your butt." Sam gives him a more incredulous look. Jack: "Head...out of your head...when we need them." Sam: "Not this time." Jack: "Well, you still got two days to work on it." Sam: " Sir, I don't think I could solve this if I had a couple of years." Jack: "Carter, am I sensing fear in your voice?" Sam: "Yes, actually, a lot of fear." Jack: "Well, stop it. You're making me nervous." Sam: "What about you, sir? Any ideas? I mean, sometimes you have a way of seeing things at...at their simplest." Jack: "Thank you...I'm gonna go eat some cake." Jack turns to leave. Sam: "I think I'll join you." Sam gets up to follow him and alarms start going off. Sam and Jack race to the gateroom. Scene Change: SGC Control Room Sgt. Davis: "We're experiencing a wide spread loss of power, sir." Scene Change: Gateroom Sam and Jack enter just as a holographic image of Anubis comes through the 'gate. Anubis: " I am Anubis." Jack gives Sam a questioning look. Sam: "It looks like a hologram projection, sir." Anubis: "Humans of the Tau'ri. Your end of days finally approaches. There will be no mercy." Jack: "Oh, come on...who talks like that?" Sam: "Sir, this is Asgard technology. He must have downloaded it from Thor." Anubis: "You will bow to my awesome power. There is nothing that can stop the destruction I bring upon you. Prepare to meet your doom." Anubis disappears. Jack: "Oh, please." To Be Continued End Credits Episode transcripts by Apophis_Queen. Used with permission. |
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