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Chapter 1 (Prologue)

"Why on earth would the Air Force need us, especially at a complex that deals with space travel?" asked the tall, well built black man in a deep Louisianan accent. The gunny had been contemplating this ever since they had received their new orders to report to Cheyenne Mountain, the USAF base where they would receive further instructions.

"Maybe they got problems with aliens and need us to kick their little green asses" joked another well built, well tanned man who looked like he was a Californian surfer complete with blond hair and blue eyes.

This statement caused a burst of laughter from the other people in the truck. "Sure Meatball they got a serious bug problem and need the best of the best to take care of their little problem" smirked a short, red headed female bouncing on the seat beside Meatball "Beam me up Scotty"

"Aw but Ryan they're might be" replied Meatball putting on an obviously fake pouting face at the woman sitting beside him that again brought peals of laughter from the seven other people in the back of the military truck.

"The odds of aliens actually wanting anything to do with us are astronomical" said one of the others "Why would they want anything to do with a bunch of war mongerers like us?"

"Brains you think too much we're Jarheads remember" answered Ryan with a smile at the dark haired man sitting across from her wearing standard issue birth control glasses.

"If this is all to do with aliens I'll give you guys a hundred bucks for our next pub session" piped up a voice from the back of the truck "you guys know the drill, ours is not to question why".

"Ours is to do or die" shouted Gunny Tucker. "Cap we thought you were sleeping" he said in his deep rumbling voice looking at the short, dark haired woman who was their CO. She had seen them through many tough assignments if she wasn't worried about this one then neither was he.

"Cool, quick someone call ET" joked Meatball bringing yet more laughter from the team.

The Captain looked at her people they were all laughing at Meatballs latest comment, he always managed to lighten the mood of the team. Secretly she was wondering about this assignment. You don't have a top notch recon team like this who were experts in special operations guarding a bunch of eggheads from boredom. Something else had to be going on. "Guys our ETA is 40 Mikes we'll all find out what our new orders are then."

Briefing room, SGC

As Sam entered the briefing room ready for their 09:00 briefing she was trying to juggle a pile of folders whilst thinking on the next world they would be going to visit. She was particularly interested in this one as the initial readings from the M.A.L.P. showed some anomalies with the atmospheric conditions. It seemed particularly charged. There were also some intriguing ruins that Daniel expressed an interest in, they looked like possible Ancients ruins. All in all it looked to be an interesting trip.

She put her stuff down on the table, began setting out the data files she had collated for the others for this briefing and loading her data disc into the state of the art computer. She then went to pour herself a cup of coffee.

"Hey Carter, pour us one too" said O'Neill as he came in the room.

"Me too Sam please" asked Daniel as he too entered, he was also juggling a number of files and books along with some photos downloaded from the information the M.A.L.P. had sent back.

Sam rolled her eyes and poured the extra cups of coffee as the boys sat down at their places around the briefing table. Teal 'c silently padded into the room and took his place, calm and expressionless as always.

The General entered and took his place at the head of the table. "Right before we start this briefing just to let you know the Marines are on there way and will be here within the hour. Are we prepared for them?" enquired the General.

"Sir their quarters are ready as are the necessary offices and storerooms that they will need. I also have the reports for their briefing in my office ready for when they are" answered Sam.

"Indeed Bra'tac will join us at the appointed time" Teal'c said.

"Good, they will be with us later today. So what's this new planet?" asked the General beginning the briefing on P2X-513.

Back at truck

Back in the truck the team could feel it slow down then pull to a stop. Sticking her head outside the Captain could see they were at their destination. One of the guards was quizzing their driver who handed over some papers which the guard checked and then waved them through. She also saw the supply truck with their gear just disappearing up ahead into the mouth of the mountain.

"We're here boys and girls" said Captain Gray "Prepare to disembark and line-up for inspection when we stop. Look lively people lets show these Zoomies what real warriors look like"

"Oorah!" was the reply she received from her people as they straighted their uniforms, Ryan pulled a small mirror out of one of many pockets and checked her hair.

The trunks pulled up just inside the entrance to the tunnel into the base. As they all jumped out of the back of the truck they had their first glimpse of their new home and the people they would be working alongside. The tunnel was well lit although it had a funny musty diesel smell mixed with something else. There were Air Force personnel wandering around on various jobs. Some were unloading other trucks of what looked like food stuffs.

The troop lined up at attention opposite a group of Air Force officers who were obviously waiting for them. They were dressed in the traditional blue uniform of the USAF; they even had their females in skirts.

Directing her gaze to the CO of the base General Hammond she threw him a salute and said "Sir, 2nd Squad, 1st Company, 2nd division Force Recon reporting as ordered, Sir". She handed him the squad's papers.

"Thank you Captain, at ease people" said General Hammond "Well it's good to have you and your people here" He turned to the blond lady beside him "This is Major Carter she will show you to your quarters and where to stow your gear, then I'll brief you on your orders" "Major where is the Colonel?"

The Major nodded to Captain Gray then answered the General "Sir, he will be here any second he got held up"

At that point the lift doors opened and Colonel O'Neill and Daniel Jackson stepped out walking over to the group. "Sorry we're late General but we…." O'Neill broke off when he looked at the assembled Marines. "What are you doing here?" he asked their Captain.

Smiling she replied "Sir, orders. I could ask you the same question".

The General looked at O'Neill then the Captain and said "I take it you know each other?"

O'Neill answered first "Yes Sir this Jarhead is my Goddaughter who I thought was a supply clerk"

Gray cleared her throat then said "Ah well I know your opinions on women in the front line, and, er well umm I'm told a little white lie so you wouldn't worry" Smiling at him hoping he wouldn't be too mad.

O'Neill was a bit astounded by this statement since when did his little goddaughter turn into this recon marine Captain. He just couldn't get his head around the idea.

"I hope this won't be a problem Colonel?" the General asked.

"No sir since working with a certain Major I have revised my opinion on women in combat but Sir that's not important lets get this lot settled in and then we can get the briefing started" replied O'Neill.

"Fine Colonel I'll leave it to you and the Major" the General said as he headed towards the lifts.

"Well Captain you've met the Major, this is Doctor Fraiser our CMO" O'Neill said pointing at a dark haired woman in the white coat. "This is Doctor Daniel Jackson, he's a civilian doing some consulting work with us" pointing at a tall man with glasses beside him." "Right lets get you unloaded and settled in"

Once their gear was all stored and they'd been given a quick tour they headed down to the briefing room where the General was waiting for them.

"Okay people sit down and we'll begin" he said in a serious voice "This will probably be har for you to believe but we do need your expert help, Major the files"

Major Carter handed out some thick files to each of them.

"We have a device called a Stargate which we can use to travel to other worlds. Major Carter will explain in more detail how shortly" General Hammond continued. He went on to explain about how it began, the Goa'uld, Jaffa and Tok'ra. He explained that in their war with the Goa'uld they need more expert fighters.

After several hours the briefing was nearly done, the Marines had sat through it all relatively silently absorbing all they were being told.

The General asked "Well what do you think so far?"

Captain Gray answered him "Sir it is all a bit hard to swallow and if what you are saying is true then I owe this lot some money"

Laughing the General replied "Captain I'm not surprised that you are having some problems believing all this lot" turning to O'Neill he said "Bring in Teal'c". "He is one of the Jaffa who is a member of SG1. Perhaps if you meet him you will believe us"

The Colonel returned a short time later with a large black man following him; he had a strange gold sheen to his skin and gold symbol stuck to his forehead. Teal'c bowed to the assembled group.

Ryan let out a breath saying "He's huge even bigger then the Gunny".

"Cheers Ryan" replied the Gunny.

"Man it is really good to meet you" Meatball said to Teal'c while holding his hand out to Gray.

"I was hoping this was some strange joke but it's real and I'll give you guys your beer money later" said Gray "So Sir your for real but what do you want with us?" she asked the General.

The General replied "Captain as I explained we are at war with the Goa'uld. We have allies with the free Jaffa and the Tok'ra but we needed some of our people with expert training to help and it would take too long to train our people in the necessary skills. So the President agreed to give up some Marines. We will have to give you more training, that's where Teal'c and another Jaffa Bra'tac will come in. They will train you in the best combat methods for fighting Jaffa and Goa'uld. Major Carter will cover technology and Dr Jackson will cover some of the history and will teach you their language and writing. You have a lot to learn but I asked for the best and that's what I got so I have every faith in your abilities." The General looked at each one in turn "You will be doing basically the same kinds of missions as you do here on Earth but on other worlds instead. If that's all then I'll leave you in the capable hands of SG1" Getting no other questions the General headed back to his office.

"How about we get some chow before Carter starts her techy stuff" suggested the Colonel.

"Sir sounds good" said Gray.

A/N Please review to aid me in making further chapters better. This is my first fic so I know there is much room for improvement.