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First Aired On: July 9, 1999 (United States)
Written By: Robert C. Cooper
Directed By: Martin Wood
Guest Stars: Michael David Simms (Simms), Ron Halder (Cronus), Jacqueline Samuda (Nirrti), Vince Gretejo (Yu), Teryl Rothery (Dr. Janet Fraiser), T.M. Sandular (Sergeant Ziplinski), Laara Sadiq (Technician)
Full Transcript/Quotes: No, I'm not going to make it a habit of fully transcribing episodes since it takes up an awful lot of time. However, in the case of this great episode where only three or four lines would have been omitted from the quotes section because the dialogue is so very wonderful, I decided to go for it just for this one episode. Easier on me just to write everything down than to have to discern what's really important and what's not. Oh, and just as a sidenote, this'll come as a huge shock to everyone but I do not speak Goa'uld and do not know how to write it as Daniel apparently does. Do not assume I'm writing it down correctly! If anyone has closed captioning and would like to transcribe the Goa'uld dialogue, please let me know about it! Thank you. =) Here goes.
Episode starts in the Gate room, where Hammond is standing behind a podium just in front of the gate. The rest of the people who work in the SGC are standing at the base of the ramp to the Stargate, and SG-1 is standing on the ramp itself.
Hammond: "You have fought with valor and courage, sacrificing for each other, for this country, for this planet. To honor the men and women of the SGC, I present Arthur Simms, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America."
Simms: "Since the re-inception of this program, I have eagerly awaited every word of every mission report stemming from this base like a wide-eyed child waiting for its next bedtime story. I'd be lying that seeing your faces with this Stargate here behind me, it's sometimes easy to forget that it's all really happening. The President regrets not being able to be here. I'm glad because it gives me the opportunity to congratulate you on your recent effort in defeating a formidable enemy and rescuing SG-1, captured in the line of duty. You risk your lives every day in a way more dangerous and fantastic than any of us could have dreamed. Understand that I represent every person of this great nation when I say for your ongoing heroic spirit, you should be proud."
Hammond: "Before we finish today, I have one other small bit of business. Please come to attention. From the Vice Chief of the Air Force, in recognition of Captain Samantha Carter's outstanding work, I hereby authorize her immediate promotion to the rank of Major. Captain, step forward." She does so, and Hammond and O'Neill start adding the medal to her uniform. "The United States Air Force has recognized that you have fulfilled tasks and duties well beyond the responsibility of Captain. It is with great pleasure I bestow upon you the responsibilities and respect and the rank of Major."
Carter, positively beaming: "Thank you, Sir."
O'Neill: "Well, done, Major."
Hammond: "In closing, Major Carter's superior, Colonel Jack O'Neill, would like to say a few words."
O'Neill: "Normally, I am a man of very few words...." He disappears in a flash of light. Everyone is stunned.
Hammond: "Code 9!"Cut to O'Neill on a spaceship. Tee hee, can't say Jack's never been abducted by aliens. =)
O'Neill: "And in conclusion I'd like to say...." He notices where he is and looks around. There's nobody else in the spaceship. Suddenly, an Asgard appears on a chair at one end of the room.
Asgard: "Greetings, Jack O'Neill."
O'Neill: "Greetings. Have we met?"
Asgard: "I am Thor."Thor: "I apologize for taking you by surprise but I have come on a matter of great importance."
O'Neill, looking out the window: "We're in orbit around Earth, right?"
Thor: "Yes."
O'Neill: "You know, we have satellites, telescopes. They can see things like space ships."
Thor: "Our ships have never been detected in orbit around Earth before."
O'Neill: "Oh. Alright. I'm sorry, you were saying something...a matter of great importance?"
Thor: "We received word of what transpired with your people and the Goa'uld named Hathor."
O'Neill: "She had it coming."
Thor: "As a result, the Goa'uld System Lords have turned their attention toward you."
O'Neill: "What, for killing Hathor? They should be thanking us. She was planning to overthrow them, you know."
Thor: "Her intentions are irrelevant. Earth has once again proven it can be a formidable threat to the Goa'uld."
O'Neill: "Oh, now we're a threat to them."
Thor: "They have decided it is a concern to be dealt with. The System Lords are capable of launching an assault a hundred times more powerful than that which you previously withstood at the hands of Apophis."
O'Neill: "Okay, um, that could be a problem."
Thor: "The Asgard agree. I have come to offer our assistance."
O'Neill: "Now, see, that would be appreciated. I've seen your work." He makes the O-K sign with his hands. "It's great."
Thor: "The majority of the Asgard fleet is currently unavailable."
O'Neill: "Oh. Um, so what did you have in mind?"
Thor: "With your permission, the Asgard will attempt to negotiate with the Goa'uld System Lords to include Earth on the Protected Planets Treaty."
O'Neill: "That's a good thing, right?"
Thor: "It will prevent this attack."
O'Neill: "Good. Um, to be honest with you, I'd rather have a fleet of your ships here. A few of these babies and we could just... We...could try the negotiating thing."
Thor: "I will contact the System Lords. You may return to your planet now." Thor disappears.
O'Neill: "Ex...cuse me? I assume someone's going to show me the way back?" A light appears around him. "Thank you!"Cut to interior of the SGC.
Hammond: "Why would the Goa'uld agree to this negotiation?"
Teal'c: "The Goa'uld fear the Asgard."
Daniel: "Plus I'd assume the Asgard would offer the Goa'uld something in return. I mean, that's generally the way negotiations work."
Hammond: "Well, what if the summit fails?"
O'Neill: "Well, Thor said that's pretty much the only option he would offer. If it fails...total annihilation."
Hammond: "Well, the President is wondering how confident we are in trusting the Asgard."
Carter: "The Tok'ra trust them."
Daniel: "They helped Jack out when he got the Ancient's language downloaded into his brain."
O'Neill: "You gotta love them for that."
Hammond: "But we know very little about the politics out there. How do we know the Asgard truly have our best interests at heart?"
O'Neill: "Well, I suppose we don't. But if they have any other agenda in mind..." Thor suddenly appears inside the debriefing room.
Hammond: "Colonel, do we need security?"
O'Neill: "No, I'll vouch for him, Sir." He stands up. "Major Samantha Carter, Dr. Daniel Jackson, you remember Thor. Ah, Thor, this is Teal'c and Major General George Hammond. He's the leader of our facility here."
Thor: "The System Lords have agreed to negotiate."
O'Neill: "That's good news."
Thor: "They will arrive in four days."
O'Neill: "Here?"
Thor: "Yes. It is customary for such negotiations to take place on the planet in question. Three representatives from the System Lords will arrive by Stargate. You must be prepared to speak on behalf of all the inhabitants of Earth."
O'Neill: "Ah...well, maybe not me, personally...."
Thor: "We have chosen you, O'Neill, to represent your planet at the proceedings."
O'Neill: "Now, see, that could be a mistake. Um, um, you see, Dr. Jackson here is an extremely educated and articulate man, very well-versed in all the languages..."
Thor: "You have led your people into the galaxy through the Stargate. You are our choice, O'Neill. Further instructions to aid you in preparation will follow." He disappears.
O'Neill: "Well...there ya go."Cut to a room where Daniel is in full lecture mode in front of 30-40 people (including Hammond, Dr. Fraiser, and SG-1), pointing at screens as slides of ancient gods are brought up on the screen.
Daniel: "Cronus was among the earliest Greek gods, one of the twelve Titans who eventually ascended to supreme domination. He was god of fate and eventually became father to Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and Hades. Now, this last relationship may indicate a connection to Sokar."
Teal'c: "Cronus is the most influential of the System Lords. It was he who originally banished Sokar. Cronus was also a mortal enemy of Apophis."
Daniel: "Which may indicate why the System Lords didn't join in Apophis' attack on Earth."
Teal'c: "The System Lords reluctantly banded together to defend Goa'uld territory against outside threats to their land such as the Asgard and the Ritu. However, they still battle amongst themselves for control of their individual domains."
Daniel: "Ah, the second Goa'uld representative we're expecting is Yu."
O'Neill, as if waking up: "Me?"
Daniel: "Yu is the name of the Goa'uld."
O'Neill: "Ah! Sorry."
Daniel: "Also known as Yu the Great. He didn't assume the role of a god per se, but may have been one of China's earliest emperors. Legend says he possessed great mythic powers and sprang into the world from a dragon's body. Ancient scrolls say he founded the first recorded dynasty whose advances came about under harsh rule. However, it should be noted that Yu did account for a number of positive influences."
O'Neill: "Thank you. Sorry."
Daniel: "According to Thor's message, Yu is the most likely to favor this treaty as his interests no longer reside in this area of the galaxy."
Hammond: "And the third Goa'uld, Dr. Jackson?"
Daniel: "Another one we haven't met but have a certain...familiarity with. For those in the room who don't know, Nirrti is the Goa'uld who wiped out all but one survivor of P8X 987, along with four members of the SGC in an attempt to destroy Earth's Stargate."
Carter, quietly: "Cassandra's planet."
Daniel: "Little is known about Nirrti from Earth's perspective. In early Hindu references she was the Hindu goddess of darkness."
Carter: "So we're just going to let these Goa'uld just walk in here."
Hammond: "There are a number of aspects of this situation I'm not comfortable with, Major. Thank you, Dr. Jackson." Hammond rises to stand at the front of the room and Daniel takes his seat. "Teal'c, I would like you to act as liaison to the Goa'uld. Dr. Jackson...."
Teal'c: "General Hammond."
Hammond: "Is there a problem?"
Teal'c: "I mean no disrespect, but I have given my allegiance to you, to the SGC, and to the people of this world freely. I will, however, not see to the petty needs of the Goa'uld."
Daniel, after a tense moment of uncertainty filled the room at Teal'c's words: "I'll...see to the petty needs of the Goa'uld, Sir."
Hammond: "Okay, Dr. Jackson. Teal'c, you will assist Major Kasseman with base security. According to Thor, treaty laws will not permit weapons of any kind in this facility during negotiations."
O'Neill: "Whoa!...Sir. That doesn't sound wise."
Hammond: "We are largely trusting the Asgard based on your word, Colonel. This is their rule. As a result, the base is completely sealed off from the surface. The Secretary of Defense will be staying to represent the President. Storage room 12A on level 17 will be converted to a meeting room for security reasons. You have all received folders that include your individual assignments in preparation instructions as laid out by the Asgard. There's a lot of work to do, people, and not much time."Inside an armory, a woman opens a safe and pulls out the Goa'uld ribbon device, zat gun, and healing device to turn it over to Sergeant Zipinsky.
Zipinsky, pointing to the healing device: "What about that one, Major?"
Carter: "This is a Goa'uld healing device. Those two are the weapons."In the hallway, O'Neill catches up with Hammond.
O'Neill: "General!"
Hammond: "Colonel. How are the briefings going?"
O'Neill, sarcastically: "I had no idea how exciting diplomacy could be, Sir. What's this about?"
Hammond: "I'm not sure. It's Teal'c." They walk into a room where Zipinsky is standing in front of Teal'c. "Teal'c, Sergeant, what's the problem?"
Zipinsky: "He won't relinquish his weapon, Sir."
O'Neill: "Teal'c?"
Teal'c: "Like you, I do not believe we should remove all weapons from this base."
Hammond: "The Asgard were explicit. If they detect weapons there will be no summit."
O'Neill: "No summit, no treaty."
Teal'c: "The Goa'uld that you are allowing through your Stargate are among the most deceptive and treacherous that I have ever known."
Hammond: "Thor has assured us the Goa'ulds are forbidden from bringing weapons."
O'Neill: "If this treaty doesn't happen, they're going to send a hundred of those mother ships here. You know as well as I do what that means."
Hammond: "Teal'c, I'm ordering you to turn your weapon over." After another moment of hesitation, Teal'c does as Hammond says.In the Gate room, SG-1 minus Teal'c is assembled at the base of the ramp as the Stargate opens. First a man steps through, then a woman, then another man. The Goa'uld representatives have arrived.
Daniel is showing Cronus around his room, decorated in a Greek style, complete with burning torches along the walls.
Daniel: "Here we are, the VIP room. That's an acronym. It means very important. I hope this is okay."
Cronus: "Your idea of accommodation is pitiful."
Daniel: "Well, it's the best we..." They hear a commotion out in the hallway.
Yu: "We will not stand for this!"
Cronus, rushing to the hall: "What is this about?" He sees Teal'c and mutters, "Sholva."
Teal'c: "Ona ko ka shoga."
Cronus: "Krin an on krig, Sholva."
Daniel, stepping between them and placing a hand on Teal'c's chest to gently but firmly restrain him: "What's going on?"
Nirrti: "Your crude surveillance devices were poorly hidden in our quarters."
Daniel: "Well, that's because they weren't hidden. They're security cameras and they're for your own safety."
Teal'c: "As I was trying to explain."
Cronus: "I will not be spied upon."
Nirrti: "Nor will I."
Daniel: "Well, no offense was meant by it, it was merely a security precaution. I'll ask if we can remove the cameras from the rooms, but I'd definitely like to leave them in the halls." One by one the Goa'uld nod.
Cronus: "Do not show your face to me again, Sholva."
Teal'c: "Kelma tokim."Daniel and Teal'c are walking through the halls after the situation has died down.
Teal'c: "As First Prime of Apophis, I often did battle with the Jaffa of Cronus."
Daniel: "Well, you must've battled lots of rival Goa'ulds. I'm sorry, Teal'c, but that looked a little more personal to me."
Teal'c, after a long moment of hesitation: "My father was once First Prime of Cronus. When I was but a child, Cronus commanded my father to attack a Goa'uld that was more powerful at the time. It was an impossible battle to win. When all was inevitably lost, Cronus killed my father as punishment and exiled my mother and I. We fled to Chulak. I vowed I would become the strongest Jaffa I could so I would one day be named First Prime of Apophis, sworn enemy of Cronus." Daniel is surprised by this explanation, but before he can respond, Hammond walks into the room.
Hammond: "I trust our guests are settled."
Teal'c: "The Goa'uld insist the security cameras be removed from their quarters."
Hammond: "Well, I assume you told them no."
Daniel: "Actually, Sir, I...I kinda told them it would be okay. I told them we'd have to leave them in the halls, sort of as a compromise."
Hammond: "If you think it's absolutely necessary."
Daniel: "Yes." He turns back to Teal'c. "Are you going to be okay?"
Teal'c: "I will."O'Neill is in front of a flag in the meeting room, waiting for the Goa'uld representatives to arrive. Carter walks up to him.
Carter: "Just wanted to wish you luck, Sir."
O'Neill: "Thank you, Captain...Major."
Carter: "Nervous?"
O'Neill: "I wouldn't call it nervous. Confused. I have no idea why I'm here."
Carter: "Well, the Asgard obviously have confidence in you, Sir, as so the rest of us. I know I couldn't do it."
O'Neill: "Why?"
Carter: "Well, I didn't want to say anything because I wasn't sure until I saw his face...but I think Cronus is the one who sent the Ashrak to kill Jolinar. I just hate having him here."
O'Neill: "Major? I hate having him anywhere." Daniel arrives with the Goa'uld. "Oops."
Carter: "Good luck." She leaves.
O'Neill, on his best behavior and helping to seat the Goa'uld: "Hello. Come on in, have a seat. Thank you, Dr. Jackson." Daniel leaves. "Hello...Yu. Well, I guess we're just, ah..." Thor zaps himself into the empty seat left at the table. "And here he is. Gang's all here. You all know each other, guess we can get started...."
Thor: "The Asgard hid council sends you greetings and wishes you thanks for this opportunity to negotiate for peace."
Yu: "The Goa'uld System Lords are prepared to hear the Asgard proposal."
Nirrti: "Onak ai kri."
Cronus: "Oh asa asi moh."
Yu: "Ona kri. Kine des kah."
O'Neill: "I thought we were all going to speak the same language here."
Cronus: "Gol nok!" He and the other two leave.
O'Neill: "What? What'd they say?"
Thor: "You insulted them."
O'Neill: "I insulted them?!"
Thor: "By speaking out of turn. This was to be expected."
O'Neill: "What're you talking about? They were yelling at each other before I said a word."
Thor: "The Goa'uld System Lords have a fragile relationship with one another, as do we with them."
O'Neill: "You mean they're always like that?" Daniel enters the room.
Daniel: "Excuse me, sorry for interrupting. What just happened?"
O'Neill: "Well, apparently we said hello, insulted each other, and broke for recess." He turns back to Thor. "Can I ask you something? Why did you let the Goa'uld get that much power in the first place? I mean, if you've got the technology...?"
Thor: "We are not proud of the fact that we have been forced to ignore the situation as long as we have. But you must understand, there are other concerns for the Asgard. We have an enemy in our home galaxy far worse than the Goa'uld."
Daniel: "Worse?!"
Thor: "I cannot explain further. For now we use what limited resources we can spare to enforce these treaties with the Goa'uld."
Daniel: "What happens if a rogue Goa'uld, like Sokar who has been banished by the System Lords, decides to come after us?"
Thor: "In order to maintain the treaty, the System Lords would attempt to prevent it. Our greatest advantage has been the futile nature of the Goa'uld. Our greatest concern has been a single Goa'uld rising to dominant power. If Sokar were to overtake the System Lord collective, the Asgard may not have sufficient power to stop him."
O'Neill: "So, basically, you guys are bluffing the Goa'uld big time. So far they've been so busy badgering each other they bought it?"
Thor: "I must return to my ship now. It will take time before the System Lords will be willing to reconvene. You may contact me with this." He hands O'Neill a pinkish-peachish colored stone with Runes on it. "It will work as long as my ship is in orbit."
O'Neill: "How?"
Thor: "Hold it in your hand and speak."
O'Neill: "Thanks."
Daniel: "We appreciate what you're doing."
Thor: "These negotiations will not be easy. The Asgard will be required to make great sacrifices...as will you."O'Neill walks into the debriefing room where everyone except Daniel is gathered.
O'Neill: "Fate of the world in my hands and I screw it up."
Simms: "I take it you apologized."
O'Neill: "Oh, I tried. They wouldn't see me."
Hammond: "What now?"
O'Neill: "Well, Daniel typed up a formal letter, in Goa'uld, and I signed it. That boy can really grovel if he has to."
Simms: "Probably part of their negotiating strategy."
O'Neill: "I hope so, 'cause Thor made it pretty clear that we might have to give up something big."
Carter: "What if it's hosts?"
O'Neill: "Well now, that would be unacceptable, wouldn't it?"
Teal'c: "As you have said, O'Neill, the alternative could be far worse."
Daniel, coming down the stairs: "They're ready."Back in the meeting room....
Yu: "We accept the apology of the human representative and agree to hear the Asgard proposal."
Thor: "In return for Earth's protection in the Protected Planets Treaty, Addendum 10815, the Asgard will allow Goa'uld access to the passage of Nylar."
Yu: "According to laws section 326, no human planet will be allowed to advance technologically to a point where they may become a threat to the Goa'uld."
Thor: "You are correct."
Nirrti: "Definition of such threat shall rest solely in the hands of the Goa'uld System Lords."
O'Neill: "What?! Sorry, may I ask a question?"
Thor: "The Human representative is recognized."
O'Neill: "Thank you. Are you saying you're limiting our development?"
Cronus: "The treaty recognizes that the human species exists for the purpose of serving the Goa'uld as hosts and slaves."
O'Neill, laughing incredulously: "Excuse me?!"
Thor: "Do the System Lords accept the Asgard proposal?"
Yu: "The Goa'uld System Lords accept the Asgard proposal and demand one additional concession. We order the immediate and unconditional forfeiture of the Tauri Stargate. Both of them."Not surprisingly, O'Neill has not made an agreement either way on the treaty so far, so they're discussing it back in the debriefing room.
Daniel: "Are we seriously going to give up gate travel?
Hammond: "Considering the alternative..."
Simms: "I believe that ring out there is the single most important thing on this planet and I understand what losing the gate would mean. But it is on your word that we trust these Asgard and peaceful solutions to this crisis must be considered."
O'Neill: "True, but..."
Carter: "The point is, Sir, with all due respect, it's not nearly as simple as you put it."
Teal'c: "There are other threats to this worlds the treaty will not protect you from."
O'Neill: "From what my buddy Thor tells me, an enemy far worse than the Goa'uld."
Simms: "If any of you can tell me absolutely that we should not accept this proposal, I will forward your opinion to the President and I assure you it will be given serious weight."O'Neill uses the Asgard stone to transport himself to the Asgard ship in order to talk to Thor again.
Thor: "Have your people reached a decision?"
O'Neill: "Um, not yet. That's kind of why I'm here. I was wondering what you think we should do."
Thor: "It is your decision."
O'Neill: "I see. Or do I? Look, do you guys ever say one thing and mean another? Kind of speak between the lines, if you know what I mean?"
Thor: "I do not."
O'Neill: "Do not what? Speak between the lines or understand?"
Thor: "What do you, O'Neill, think your people should do?"
O'Neill: "Well, now, see I don't know. It's a bit much for one guy to make that call for an entire planet. On the other hand, it's pretty obvious, give up the Stargate or be destroyed."
Thor: "So it would seem."
O'Neill: "You see, the Goa'uld could call your bluff, attack us anyway and we'd have given up our only means of a way of defending ourselves."
Thor: "That is true."
O'Neill: "Oh, come on, give me something! Anything! I won't hold you to it, little head nod if there's another way around this!"
Thor: "It is your planet at stake. I believe you have it within you to make the right decision."
O'Neill: "Alright, send me back." Thor kinda sorta nods. "Wait! Ah! Right there, is that a head nod? A nod is usually down then back up. Your head went down...." The light surrounds him. "Wait! I'm..." He disappears.Back on Earth...
Simms, on the phone: "Yes, Sir. I understand." He sets the phone down and looks up at O'Neill and Daniel, gathered in Hammond's office. "We accept the terms."
O'Neill: "Daniel, you want to tell them we're ready?" Daniel gets up and leaves.While Daniel is walking through the halls, the siren for the alarm goes off. Daniel takes off running to try to find out what's going on. He ends up in the area where the Goa'uld quarters are.
Zipinsky, to Daniel: "In here, Sir."
Nirrti: "I demand to know the meaning of this!"
Daniel: "Please, just stay in your rooms for the moment!"
Daniel and Zipinsky step into Cronus' room, where they find him and Teal'c lying on the floor, blood pooling around them. Uh-oh.To the infirmary we go, where Hammond, Fraiser, and O'Neill are gathered around Teal'c, who is lying on one of the beds.
Fraiser: "Vitals are stable but he took quite a blow to the head. There's some inter-cranial swelling."
O'Neill: "Junior taking care of him?"
Fraiser: "His larval Goa'uld is assisting in the healing process. Hopefully there isn't any permanent brain damage but we won't know that until he wakes up."
Hammond: "How long?"
Fraiser: "That's up to him." They head away from Teal'c to another section of the infirmary.
O'Neill: "What about Cronus?"
Fraiser: "Oh, he should only be so lucky. Severe internal injuries and his host is dying."
O'Neill: "Shouldn't his snake be taking care of him?"
Fraiser: "Based on what I've learned about Goa'uld physiology, the symbiote cannot heal injuries this severe on its own. We're doing everything we can, but I don't believe he's going to make it. Could be hours, could be minutes."
Carter, running into the room carrying a tape: "I have the security video tape, you'll want to see this."SG-1 is gathered in front of a TV screen.
Carter: "The SFs assigned to guard the hallway sounded the alarm. They say Teal'c passed them and told them he was going to see Cronus."
Daniel: "Well, Nirrti and Yu are demanding an explanation."
O'Neill: "Can we tell them?"
Carter: "Well, based on the videotape evidence, it looks like Teal'c is involved, but I don't believe he's responsible for this."
Daniel: "Well, I don't believe for a minute that Teal'c would sacrifice our interests for a personal vendetta."
O'Neill: "What personal vendetta?"
Daniel: "Well, apparently Teal'c and Cronus have some pretty heavy history."
Hammond: "Such as?"
Daniel: "Cronus killed Teal'c's father."
O'Neill: "Oh, for crying out loud why doesn't he tell us these things?! Why didn't you tell us?"
Daniel: "He confided in me."
Carter: "I still don't think Teal'c would do this."
O'Neill: "Neither do I but the case against him just got a little more interesting, don't you think?"
Daniel: "Well we have to tell the other Goa'uld something."
Fraiser: "And if we lie we could make things worse."
Hammond: "Doctor?"
Fraiser: "The point is, maybe the Goa'ulds can do something for Cronus that we can't."
Hammond: "Let's tell the Goa'ulds what we know. Major, find out what really happened."
Carter: "Yes, Sir."Back we go to the infirmary, where Nirrti and Yu are gathered with SG-1 next to Cronus.
Nirrti: "You will pay for this."
O'Neill: "Yeah, we know it looks bad."
Hammond: "We're not sure what actually happened."
Yu: "Whoever is responsible for this atrocity must be brought before us."
Daniel: "We're trying to figure out exactly what happened right now."
Nirrti: "All the people of your planet will suffer greatly as punishment for this."
O'Neill: "Alright, just hold on a second before you go doomin' everybody."
Daniel: "We brought you here because we want to know if there's anything either of you can do for him."
Fraiser: "He's dying."
Yu: "We can do nothing here in your primitive facilities."
Daniel: "Okay, can you use one of these?" He pulls out the Goa'uld healing device and hands it to Nirrti. She slips it on and scans Cronus with it.
Nirrti: "His injuries are too severe. The only way to save him is with a sarcophagus."
O'Neill: "Okay, we don't have one of those."
Yu: "Then we will prepare to leave immediately."O'Neill beams up to Thor's ship again to discuss this turn of events.
Thor: "You must let them take Cronus."
O'Neill: "They'll attack us."
Thor: "If you hold them against their will, the rest of the System Lords will attack regardless."
O'Neill: "Look, I didn't do this."
Thor: "I have been instructed by the Asgard high council to leave Earth's orbit."
O'Neill: "And, what, that's in line with Asgard policy of limited benevolence?"
Thor: "I have explained our position. To borrow from a human euphemism, it is not a perfect galaxy."
O'Neill: "I'm sorry, I get a little testy when faced with the total annihilation of our little corner of it."
Thor: "We sympathize with your situation."
O'Neill: "Right, and yet you'll just sit by and watch them destroy us."
Thor: "We cannot interfere without beginning a much larger war that cannot be won at this time."SG-1 is gathered with Yu and Nirrti in the debriefing room.
Yu: "I command you to release us!"
Nirrti: "We must leave now and take Cronus before his death is on your heads."
Hammond: "I'm sorry, I can't let you go."
Nirrti: "If we do not report back, your planet will suffer the full force of the System Lords' wrath."
Hammond: "It's going to happen whether we let you go or not."
Yu: "You have violated every code mandated for these negotiations. The Asgard will not protect you!"
O'Neill: "Actually, you're wrong about something. There's one rule we haven't broken yet." He motions to the door and four soldiers, carrying the forbidden weapons, appear in the doorway.Cut to the debriefing room.
Simms: "Do we have any idea what sort of time frame surrounds this impending attack?" Hammond looks to O'Neill, who shrugs. Hammond shakes his head "no." "The President is readying a statement to the United Nations. From what you're telling me, Earth should begin preparing for this onslaught immediately."
O'Neill: "Boy, did this get out of hand."
Hammond, picking up the phone as it rings: "Hammond. Thank you." He sets down the phone. "Teal'c is conscious."Now we're in the infirmary, SG-1 standing over Teal'c.
Teal'c: "Cronus requested my presence."
O'Neill: "So you went alone."
Teal'c: "It is what he requested. When I arrived he denied making the request. Before I could leave we were attacked."
Carter: "By whom?"
Teal'c: "By an invisible force."
O'Neill: "Invisible force."
Daniel: "A Ritu?"
Hammond: "Could one have come through the gate with the Goa'uld?"
Carter: "Sir, we could break out the trans-phase eradication rods and do a sweep of the base."
Teal'c: "I did not sense the presence of a Ritu."
O'Neill: "I almost wished you had."
Carter: "Teal'c, are you aware of any of the Goa'uld having some sort of stealth technology?"
Teal'c: "I am not."
Daniel: "Hathor had the ability to appear and disappear."
O'Neill: "Okay, she's dead." Nobody answers. "Right? Please tell me she's dead."
Carter: "Yeah."
Teal'c: "I did not attack Cronus."
Daniel:" Well, we believe you, Teal'c. I just don't think anyone else is going to."
O'Neill: "Certainly not those lying, scheming, no good for nothing slimy overdressed..."
Carter: "Sir!"
O'Neill: "...style mongers."
Carter: "I'd like to try something."
O'Neill: "I wasn't finished."They head off to see Cronus in the infirmary. Carter takes the hand device and holds it over him, but nothing happens.
Fraiser: "Are you sure you know what you're doing?"
Carter: "I made it work before, just not on a living...thing."
O'Neill: "Ah, I hate to go all...Freudian on you here. The part of you that knows how to use those things...."
Carter: "You think I don't want to cure Cronus because he ordered Jolinar's death. I just have the memories of Jolinar, they don't control me. I'm well aware of the stakes here."
O'Neill: "I'm just saying...."
Carter tries it again, but this time it lights up and Cronus awakens.
Carter: "It worked!"
Cronus: "You have healed me, human. I am sure you spared my life only to prevent your own destruction."
O'Neill: "Hey! We didn't do this to you. And we saved your snaky little butt because we want the treaty to happen."
Cronus: "That is not possible now. Nirrti and Yu have undoubtedly blamed the Tauri for this attack on me."
O'Neill: "Good catch. Look, it's obvious to everybody that one of them did this to you. What if I can prove which one, what is that worth to you?"
Cronus: "What do you ask in return?"We cut to SG-1 walking through the hallway back to the debriefing room where Yu and Nirrti are waiting.
Carter: "We can't prove anything, Sir. All we know is that Nirrti lied."
O'Neill: "Cronus doesn't know that. And he doesn't know what else we know."
Daniel: "Which is nothing."
O'Neill: "Right, which he doesn't know we know nothing."
Hammond: "What are you suggesting?"
O'Neill: "I'm just saying maybe it's time we take a page out of the Asgard book on dealing with these Goa'ulds."
Daniel: "You're going to bluff!"
Hammond: "Sounds risky, Colonel."
O'Neill: "Yes, Sir."They enter the debriefing room to talk to the two Goa'uld and find out who tried to kill Cronus.
O'Neill: "You lied to us about being able to heal Cronus with that hand device."
Nirrti: "I tried honestly and failed. I was willing to save Cronus by taking him to a sarcophagus."
O'Neill: "Maybe you were, maybe you weren't. But the fact is you are the only Goa'uld here who has the technology to become invisible."
Nirrti: "That's a lie."
O'Neill: "Who's lying? We called the Tok'ra."
Daniel: "You've been experimenting with phase shifting in order to battle the Ritu."
Yu, ticked at this news: "You would not share this technology with the System Lords?!"
Nirrti: "They are lying."
Yu: "You dare attack Cronus while we are meeting with the Asgard!"
Nirrti: "It is not true!"
Yu: "You are the one who opposes this treaty. You have long wanted control of Cronus' territory!"
Nirrti: "Go to hell!"
Yu tries to strangle her, but she disappears from his grasp. She grabs one of the soldier's guns and fires it wildly around the room. O'Neill knocks Yu to the floor to prevent him from being shot. Nirrti, still invisible leaves and heads through the base. Carter is able to locate her by pointing the Tok'ra device for locating Ritu at her.
Carter: "Drop the weapon. You ever seen one of these things work? 'Cause there's nothing more I'd like to do right now than demonstrate." Nirrti lowers the weapon.Carter drags Nirrti back to the debriefing room.
O'Neill, to Yu: "Cronus said he'd support the treaty and we wouldn't have to give up our Stargate. I was kind of hoping we could count on your vote." Yu nods.In the Gate room, Cronus is fully recovered and is dragging Nirrti up the ramp to the Stargate in handcuffs. He turns to SG-1.
Cronus: "We will not attack your world. But, if you continue to use your Stargate, be warned. Anyone who is caught by one of the System Lords will be shown no mercy. They will suffer greatly."
O'Neill: "Well that certainly makes life more...interesting."
Cronus, Yu, and Nirrti leave.
Daniel, almost childishly: "Boy, is she gonna git it."
O'Neill: "My heart bleeds."The end. =)
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Related Episodes: This whole mess comes about because of Hathor's death in "Into the Fire." Hathor's cloaking device was seen in "Out of Mind." Daniel refers to the language of the Ancients downloaded into Jack's brain from "The Fifth Race." Apophis' death was in "Serpent's Song." The attack on Earth happened during the "Within the Serpent's Grasp" and "The Serpent's Lair" arc. We first met Thor and Thor's space ship (which O'Neill sees so much of in the episode) in "Thor's Chariot." The Ritu and the trans-phase eradication rods are from "Show and Tell." The first episode where Carter actually starts to master control of Goa'uld devices is "Seth." Teal'c pledged his allegiance to Earth in "The Enemy Within." Nirrti was the Goa'uld responsible for the destruction of Cassandra's world in "Singularity." The Ashrak killed Jolinar in "In the Line of Duty." O'Neill kinda sorta refers to an earlier discussion of Daniel's diplomacy skills from "Cor-Ai."
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