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Culsa gathered together the Jaffa. Given that he did not know the Jaffa he divided them randomly to fulfil Samuda's orders. Well mostly randomly but he picked a few that appeared light on his feet to accompany with me. He would prefer to have time to get to know the Jaffa and to bring with him those suited for stealth, since to an extent they were hoping to avoid complications, or bring good swimmers since there was a chance that the enemy on the other side . Unfortunately it was not to be. Culsa had to fulfil the orders of his Lord, although to be honest he agreed with them. There was no need to risk a two front battle if the Jaffa on the other side of the Lake managed to cross the lake and ambush those guarding the Chappa'ai while Anann's forces were coming through the Chappa'ai.

Culsa looked at those he had selected to serve as the guards on the Chappa'ai "Jaffa you are to report to the Chappa'ai and guard it against a hostile attack."

One of the Jaffa stepped forward, "Who commands this force," obviously hoping for the role himself.

Culsa smiled, the Jaffa wasn't at all obvious in his ambition, "Mya'ac retains command of the Chappa'ai defence."

There were mutters among the group and the one who had spoken previously again raised his voice, "A woman cannot be warrior."

Culsa laughed, he had had similar thoughts when Mya'ac had entered Samuda's competition, however he had quickly learned of her abilities watching her dispatch many Jaffa in that competition and since. "She is a warrior and has the favour of Lord Samuda. If you wish to question this matter then you should bring it up with her,"

The Jaffa flinched back at the thought of confronting his God. He just shook his head and fell back in line. The Jaffa heading to the Chappa'ai left for their destination. Culsa was slightly worried about the force at the Chappa'ai, the loud mouth was not the only one that seemed to have a problem with the idea of following Mya'ac. Culsa was honestly worried that dissent when the Anann attacked could cause casualties.

Culsa called together his group and set out for Louchanure, the village by the lake. It was a village that relied on the lake. Food was shipped from the northern villages to the southern ones and steel products and Jaffa Armour was shipped north, the majority of those not involved in shipping was involved in fishing. As such Culsa was confident that there would be enough boats available to transport his force across the lake quickly. Preferably he would be able to ship his men without leaving many below decks since having his people able to see the shore and watch for opposition forces. It was difficult to swim in full armour and a couple of Jaffa from the shore could cause a danger for any amphibious force sinking the wooden vessels most likely used by the villagers.

As Culsa reached Louchanure at the head of the Jaffa force, he was hailed by Furkas who cried out, "Culsa, welcome to Louchanure,"

Culsa returned the greeting, "Furkas have you or your brother seen any of the enemy."

Furkas shook his head, "All quiet here, the fishermen haven't faced any problems either."

Culsa smiled, "Good to here. Our Lord Samuda has ordered that you and your brother return to the pyramid. It looks like the two of you are being tipped to be her personal God."

Furkas nodded, "Such a role would be an honour, are you in line for First Prime, she is after all trusting you deal with other Goa'uld and to lead an invasion across the lake."

Culsa shook his head, "She hasn't said anything about it to me. I would be honoured to take the position, that said Mya'ac has been given command of a hundred and fifty Jaffa to defend the Chappa'ai, that's a bigger command, she could get the job."

Furkas shook his head, "I don't think so, during the journey to Rudra Mya'ac learned the most about the Tel'tak. I believe that Samuda will give her some sort of technical role, or piloting perhaps. Anyway you have an invasion to lead, Kerak has had a few ships tied to the pier and made ready. The locals will bring you across."

As the boats landed on the other side of the lake Culsa and his forces were confronted by a single Jaffa. "In the name of Anann I command you to withdraw."

Culsa laughed and fired his staff weapon, seeing the Jaffa collapse "Well that's that, isn't it, so much for the name of Anann."

At this he looked around at the people of the village, "Be not afraid, Samuda now reigns on this planet, you are now her people and she does protect and defend her people."