I've had this one bouncing around my head for a while now. What do you suppose would have happened in the Stargate universe if the humans of Earth did NOT bury the Stargate and all knowledge of their enslavement to Ra and the Goa'uld? What kind of society would they build? How advanced would they be technologically? What would the Milky Way galaxy's political landscape look like? I'm sure you can think of answers to all of these questions and more. So, here are the challenge details:
Requirements:
-Alternate Earth history begins circa 3,000 BC, with the decision to remember the Goa'uld etc. Everything before this point is fixed, including the successful rebellion against Ra, anything after can be changed
-Alternate Earth must be more advanced, technologically, than the mainline universe Earth, if you choose to incorporate mainline universe characters; the years are identical-i.e. if mainline SG-1 visits, then whatever year it is to them is the year in the Alternate Universe
-Provide high-level historical exposition of Alternate Earth in the fields of technology, politics, economics, and interactions with extraterrestrial factions; textbook-style writing not preferred
-Humans from Earth are called "Terrans" to distinguish them from other humans; any extraterrestrial government founded by Alternate Earth incorporates the name "Terran" in its name
-The language and physiology of the Terrans are related to those of the Ancients in some way
-I know this should go without saying, but proper spelling and grammar
Optional:
-Earth becomes the enforcer of the Protected Planets Treaty
-Earth formally allies with the Asgard/Tollan/other advanced factions
-Pegasus galaxy content (e.g. Wraith, Genii, etc.)
Forbidden:
-Earth joins the Goa'uld
-Return of the Ancients; technology/knowledge gained from studying them is permitted, including genetic enhancement, but no actual Ancient characters save in old records/as Ascended beings
-Angst, Humor, Parody, Tragedy