`CHAPTER II
MALP TELEMETRY
Dr. Daniel Jackson, archaeologist working at the SGC, was viewing the video footage from the Mobile Analytic Laboratory Probe. The M.A.L.P, as the scientists at the SGC called it, had been sent to P3X-947. Stargate Command always sent these probes in order to determine atmospheric conditions before sending a team to a new planet. The SGC never risks the lives a SG team member, who could wind up on a planet with hostile atmosphere conditions or even lack thereof. On some occasions these were sent for superficial exploration or scientific study.
We could evidently see mountains covering up the horizon; trees concealed the base of them. A small lake on the left sheltered some animals. Birds were flying upwards, using the winds current to take them higher. Daniel, pencil at hand, took a sip out of his cup, relaxing back on his chair. Holding SG-6's mission report in the other hand he read the articles that confirmed I.L.F (intelligent life form).
''There is no sign of life form on this planet. We saw smoke in the distance but a U.A.V could tell us if there is a village or camp. We came across a trail that indicates activity. If there is any I.L.F then they were frightened by the Stargate and ran away.''
Daniel laid the report open on his desk covered in papers and pictures of objects found during his time here at the SGC. On his left, a shelf was filled with Ancient books and Artifacts. The lab was dimly lit. The door, was wide open, where he could easily see officers and technicians pass by. In the corner of his lab there was another computer containing all the information about the artifact's he had brought from off world. Daniel looked back at his screen, putting down his cup on a stack of papers. A picture caught his eye. A temple half covered in thick and overgrown vegetation. Pressing a button on the keyboard, Daniel zoomed in on the picture. It seemed as if there was a statue, but he still couldn't make out the picture.
Daniel printed the page in hurry, got up, knocking down his cup, spilling coffee on his chair and on the ground.
Damn it! He muttered to himself.
Briskly cleaning the mess, he rushed out of his office towards the briefing room, bumping into almost everyone he crossed in the hall. SG-5 was just leaving the briefing room to go off on a mission as Daniel entered. From the briefing room we could see the Stargate through a long and large window lit up by powerful projectors. A long table stretched across the room where meetings could take place. The Generals office was located just to the left. We could see, trough a large window the general's desk and many awards and badges and medals hung up on his wall. General Hammond was heading to his office.
-General! Daniel cried out.
Hammond turned around walking backwards into his office. "What can I do for you?" he inquired. Daniel followed him inside closing the door behind him.
-''I was just about to ask your permission to go off world to investigate some ruins.'' said Daniel as he gave the temples pictures to Hammond.
-''Is this the ruins?'' The General asked pointing to the pictures.
-Yes sir. Those are the ruins; I think there might be something valuable on this planet! Daniel said with excitement.
- SG-6 reported nothing of value after exploring the ruins.
-''I disagree, we need to go back sir, I believe these ruins might have been built by the ancients themselves.''
Daniel took one of the printed pictures from under the others and pointed at some glyphs. "This for example, is ancient writings! I need to properly translate them. We have to go back!"
"Alright, Ill set up a briefing." Hammond said getting up and handing the pictures to Daniel.
Daniel turned around and left for his quarters. It was a simple room with a bed and some ancient artifact's hanged up on the wall, a photograph of his wife on his desk and of courses his books on a shelf.
He sat on the edge of his bed, turning off the small lamp on the desk beside his bed. Laying down sideways he slowly fell asleep.
He woke up. He could hear were faint voices in the hallway, and of course his name being call over the intercom. Passing his hands through his hair, he yawned. Slowly coming to his sense he rubbed his eyes and sat up straight. Getting up, he went over to his desk and grabbed a pile of papers and headed towards the briefing room. As he entered he recognized the familiar faces of his team. Other people were there of course, all wanting to help in translations and technical support. Daniel headed toward the board, yawning as he clicked a series of buttons on the keyboard. The screen lit up and the lights of the briefing room went dim. The small crowd of people took their seats.
Oneill was walking down the hallway. Strong neon lights hang above him. Officers and technicians were talking, working and soldiers kept there post guarding every inch of the high military base. Oneill had been called in for some what annoying to him but necessary briefing. He was wearing the standard black and green outfit. Holding his report of the previous mission in his right hand he entered the room where the briefing would be held. The remaining of the team was already there with Hammond and the briefing was about to start.
-''Sorry, I'm late'' he apolagized as he handed over his report to the General.''
Daniel took a step forward ''Thanks for stating the obvious but can we get on with it?''
-''What's the hurry?'' asked Jack
-''It appears Daniel Jackson has found something.'' replied T'ealc
-''If this is another leap of rock then I'm sitting this one out.''
-''What if I told you this "leap of rock" might be built by the Ancients themselves?''
-''Then of course I shall help to find a leap of rock built by the Ancients.''
-''Sorry to interrupt but its almost five hundred hours so if were not going have this briefing then I would like to get back to my research on subatomic particles.'' outlined Carter as she took some papers into her hands.
-''Let's get on with it then''.
SG-1 sat down and the briefing began.
'' Ok the planet in question is I noticed these ruins are possibly built by the ancients themselves. Meaning of course there is a possibility of ancients artifacts laying around somewhere. These writings are clearly ancient, they might indicate what happened''
interrupted ''Didn't SG-6 already visit this planet and found nothing?''
''Yes but like all ancient buildings there has to be a secret chamber or advanced technology since the Ancients never built something for nothing. ''Replied Daniel
''What about security, the initial report says that there might be living people on that pl...''
''Well if you read the report it also says that they were frightened by the Stargate.'' he interrupted as he showed images of the temple.
''What about wild life form?'' the general asked
''Well we have good weapons with us so I guess that won't be problem'' answered Carter
T'ealc nodded
Jack looked back at Hammond
''I don't see the inconveniences of exploring that old lump of rock General.''
''Very well then you have a go but be careful you never know what's out there.''
The group got up and left the room. Jack Oneill was already on his way to put on the standard equipment with Carter, T'ealc had left to his quarters to pick up his report and hand it to the General.
Daniel strolled out. He went directly to his lab and prepared his backpack. They met up in the Gate room.
The Gate slowly dialed as the team grabbed there P-90 and clipped it on there utility vest. Oneill turned to T'ealc and asked
-Why do you say "Indeed" so much?
T'ealc opened his mouth and was cut off by the activation of the Stargate. The gate was lite up by a blue wavering light. Oneill stared at the gate before taking his first few steps up the ramp. The metallic clangs of his steps on the ramp reminded him some of his time in the black ops, walking trough nuclear submarines and drop planes. He walked in followed by his team. Once through the gate deactivated in a strong white light.
