Prologue
The Odessy hung in orbit over the Asgard home planet of Orilla, in the Ida galaxy. Lt. Colonel Smantha Carter sat in a chair at a control station and listened as Thor, Supreme Commander of the Asgard fleet stood and explained the dire circumstances of the war against the Ori.
"...As mentioned in the communications, the Asgard High Counsel wish to meet with you, in greater detail, but there is not much time. General with your permition, a number of Asgard are prepared to beam aboard and begin installing various technological upgrades to this ship." Thor stated "I hope its ray guns," Colonel Mitchel wispered to Teal'c "I got ray guns in the pool," "What is it you're planning on giving us?" General Landry asked, "Everything we knoe...and have," Thor said finally.
"By that, you mean..." Vala enquired.
"Everything. All our most current technology. All of our history," Thor said. His statement was followed by silence as everyone on the bridge was stunned by what they had heard.
Thor look curiously at everyone on the bridge. "Sorry, were just all stunned. I mean, why are you doing this? You've always resisted in the past. You always said we were too young," Daniel said.
"Indeed, many Asgard still believe that," Thor responded.
"So, whats changed then?" Mitchell asked.
"As a race, we are dying. Very soon, we will all be gone," Thor said. This was greeted by an even longer silence as everyone absorbed what Thor had just told them.
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In the engine room aboard the Odessey Lt. Colonel Samantha Carter sat at a control station, while Thor was explaining the functions of the Asgard computer core. "The Asgard computer core is equipped with its own power source that will not enfringe upon your ships ZPM. However, when the upgrades are complete, the core will be fully integrated into the ships systems," Thor explained.
"There must be something more you can do," Carter said.
"I assure you, we are providing you with all of the most advanced Asgard technology, as well as the knowledge base, including our entire recorded history," Thor continued.
"Thats not what I was talking about," Carter stated.
"Everything that can be done, has been done. The final attempt to solve our phisical degeneration has left each of us with a rapidly progressing desease," Thor said.
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Meanwhile the rest of SG-1 and General Landry were in the briefing room.
"It really wasn't an option for them. They made the choice to extend their life through science genrations ago. Taking any natural phisiological evolution necessary for ascension out of the equation," Daniel was saying.
"Their planning to end their lives before the degeneration they're suffering from goes to far," Landry said.
"Mass suicide," Mirchell concluded.
"They don't want any of their knowledge or their technology into falling into the wrong hands," Daniel continued.
"And they wanted us to witness the event," Landry said.
"So everything they've installed on this ship..." Teal'c asked.
"Is going to be their legacy," Daniel finished.
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Back in the engine room Thor and Carter continued working; the large Asgard desplay screen showed schematics. Carter now sat at a different work station, Thor was still satnding in the same spot he was standing before. "If you would like, you will be able to interface with the core using a holographic representation of me, or any other Asgard in the knowledge base," Thor was saying.
"It just won't be the same," Carter remarked, turned around and looked straight at Thor.
"I have been working on this for a better part of a year, Colonel Carter!" Thor said, somewhat sad.
"And we appreciate it, really!" Carter exclaimed.
"Many on the Council did not believe we should impart such advancements to you," Thor stated still looking at Carter.
"Well, I promise you that we will do our best not to let you down," she promised.
"I'm sure you will, you are the Fifth race, your role is clear. If there is any hope in preserving the future, it lies with you and your people," Thor said.
"So then, no pressure, huh?" Carter remarked not so confidantly.
"You have earned my respect and my friendship," Thor comforted.
"Well, the feelings mutual,"
"Please, do not be sad. The end of my people has been a long time coming. We have made to many mistakes in our development. Hopefully, you can learn something from it, my only regret is that our physical weaknesses have not prmitted us to help you further," Thor explained.
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While the Odessey was receiving its upgrades, two hyperspace windows opened above the planet. On the bridge of the Odessey Marks was going over the sensor data when the klaxons sounded an alarm. The sensors had detected three large vessels exiting hyperspace directly above them. General Landry had just returned from the briefing room and sat down in the command chair. "Report!" Landry ordered,
"Three contacts just exited hyperspace, they're Ori motherships, sir," Marks reported.
"Begin evasive manuevers!" Landry barked.
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Back in the engine room Carter was hugging Thor, who was visibly uncofortable.Suddenly the ship rocked and sirens began screaming. Carter released Thor and stood up. "Colonel, this is the bridge. We have three contacts. Ori motherships bearing down," the General's voice was heard through the intercom.
Carter moved from the Asgard computer console to the Odessey's console. "Sir, the hyperdrive is still offline, diverting power to the shields!" Carter reported.
"We must go," Thor said, Carter turning to look at him one final time before the transport beam trasported him and the rest of the Asgard to the planet below.
Carter activated the ship's intercom, "Sir, the Asgard have disembarked, it will take a few minutes to get the hyperdrive back online,"
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The ship rocked from another direct hit, General Landry was still seated in his chair, the rest of Sg1 stood at various positions on the bridge, "..it will take a few minutes to get the hyperdrive back online," "Very well, colonel," Landry clicked the comm off. He turned to Marks, "Full sub-light. Get us clear of the planet," the ship was rocked again, this time sparks flew from a panel on the wall. "Full sub-light," Marks repeated.
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In orbit ove the planet three of the oval shaped Ori motherships descended on the Odessey, they began firing their main beam canon. One beam hits the Odessey's engine, the other two beams barely miss the Odessey's shield as it breaks orbit and makes a rrun for hyperspace.
"Shields are down to eight-three percent," Marks yelled as the ship was rocked by yet another direct hit. "Is there some reason were not going into hyperspace?" Mitchell asked, there was another hit as the Odessey was hit, "Carter is working on it," Another direct hit. "Sir? Sensors are reading a massive build up of energy on the planets surface!" Marks exclaimed. "Everyone! Hold on!" Landry yelled, bracing himself in his seat. Everyone on the bridge garbbed hold of something.
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The Odessey flew away from the planet, in persuit was an Ori warship, the remaining two closed in on the planet. After several minutes large explosions bloomed on the planets surface, the two Ori motherships were quickly destroyed, their shields flaring for an instant before being consumed by the fire. Back on the bridge of the Odessey General Landry was sitting in the command chair, the intercomm buzzed, "Sir, the hyperdrive is online," Carter's voice could be heard through the comm. "Understood colonel," he clicked the comm off, turning to Marks, "Get us into hyperspace, now!" Landry ordered. "Yes, sir!" Marks said.
The Odessey opened a hyperspace window, the Ori warship followed suit, both ships had just entered hyperspace when the shockwave of the explosion reached the, now closing, hyperspace window.
Back on the bridge of the Odessey General Landry, sat motionless in the command chair, the rest of the crew were either lying on the floor or half hanging half lying on the wall. Mitchell stood up, and looked around the bridge, most of the crew were now getting up, "How long were we out?" Mitchell asked. Daniel found his footing "I don't know, not long probably," "We dropped out of hyperspace," Vala said, "How observant of you," Daniel mocked. "Well at least the Ori ship isn't in the area," Landry said. "I can confirm that, sensors read were the only ship in the system," Marks said, while looking over the sensor readings on his console. "Shields and sub-light engines are down to seventy-five percent, no weapons or communications, also the hyperdrive is at half power, we won't be able to go very far,"
"How far can we go in hyperspace?" Landry asked, "Not far, to the nearest planet, maybe, and even that will burn out our hyperdrive," Marks reported, "What's the status of our ZPM?" Landry asked another question. "Luckily the ZPM wasn't fully attached to all the primary systems, its still at ninety-seven percent," "Well, thats good news," remarked Mitchell, "Indeed," was all that Teal'c said.
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Back in the Odessey's engine room Carter woke up, she was apparently knocked out and was half laying on the console she was working on. She switched the ship's intercomm on, connecting to the bridge, "Bridge, this is Carter, respond," "Colonel Carter? This is the bridge, we hear you...you should come to the bridge immediately," "Understood, engine room out," Carter stood up, abruptly then staggared and leaned on the wall, after a moment she stood up and walked to the elevator and punched in the bridge floor.
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In space the Odessey hung, motionless, while the bridge was bustling with activity. Marks was checking the navigations and propulsion when Carter made her way to the bridge. "Sir," "Carter," "Where are we?" Carter asked, "We seem to be lost," Mitchell said, "What! How?" "Aparently we can't find any familiar star constilations," Daniel said, "Have you tried to use the Asgard star charts?" Carter enquired, "We have tried everything. As of this moment we are lost," Mitchell stated. Everyone looked at him, this was followed by silence. Then abruptly alarms sounded again. "Oh man! What is it now?" Mitchell whined. "I'm detecting a vessel approaching. Unkown class," Marks reported, "When will they be here?" Landry asked. "They will be here in less than an hour," Marks stated. Every one on the bridge looked at one another, none of them had a clue who or what was coming for them. One thing was very clear though, they were in possible enemy territory, with no allies or friends, no information on where they were. They were lost...
Hey everyone, this is my first cross-over so yeah, R&R please