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As Culsa stepped through the Chappa'ai he was greeted by one of the gate guards. Culsa noticed that Nirrti had a less impressive camp at the Stargate itself than Samuda did but all knew that it was folly to attack a system lord's capital through the Chappa'ai. The Jaffa and defences that were at the Chappa'ai were supplemented by Al'kesh and Gliders who were capable of reaching the Chappa'ai within minutes and providing heavy air support.
Culsa looked at the gate guard who had greeted him and asked, "What news of the war?" If he was able to pick up useful intelligence while he was here it would be valuable to Samuda.
The Jaffa looked him up and down before answering, "Lord Nirrti is away from Rudra with her fleet. She expects to win a great victory." Culsa smiled putting on a pleased expression upon hearing the news, but in reality he interpreted its meaning. Nirrti was away and the gate guard didn't know anything.
Culsa thought for a moment before deciding to head for the Tel'tak that Samuda had left behind on her first visit to Rudra. Culsa had not been to check on it on his last visit to the planet and he felt that he should ensure that nothing was damaged or stolen. Culsa noticed that the streets were emptier than on either of his previous visit. Culsa was sure that this meant that Nirrti had brought many Jaffa warriors with her.
Culsa didn't like that thought since if Nirrti was bringing many Jaffa she may have entered the training fields of the best warriors. Upon reaching the Tel'tak he noticed that it was still sealed shut. Opening he noticed that some cargo remained from their original journey to Rudra. Resealing it he left the Tel'tak and headed for the training fields.
His earlier fears were right. Less than a quarter the young warriors that had been present training last time he was on Rudra were here today. There was even a space for a group of young Jaffa women to train their skills. This was quiet unusual as the training grounds were primarily the preserve of those training to serve the Goa'uld rather than those training to defend their homes. Culsa wondered if any had the potential to match Mya'ac.
Looking at the Jaffa training under the instruction of the training masters he noticed that few of them were up to the standard of those he had recruited previously. One caught his attention with the skill that he showed as faced off against his opponent. A high strike with the Bashaak, or training staff, and then a sweep of the leg and his opponent was on the ground. Another opponent was assigned to him was quickly defeated.
Culsa had an idea; this Jaffa appeared to be highly skilled in hand to hand combat. Would he also have good decision making. Culsa figured that he would make his job easier and test the young warrior at the same time.
Calling his attention Culsa walked up to his chosen candidate, "You young warrior what is your name."
The Jaffa looked at Culsa and answered confidently, "I am Gerak."
Culsa nodded, "Gerak then, you are going to enter into the service of My Lord Samuda. I wish you to prove your worth to serve Samuda. Find me at least 20 others who will prove to be competent warriors. Return in an hour."
The young warrior nodded, sprinting away from his training group, interestingly he chose not a single one that he was training with. Culsa decided to walk around the training group some more hoping that someone would catch his eye.
Culsa spotted several more that appeared competent but none who possessed the sheer skill of his earlier selection. He grabbed them and had them follow him but did not them send them off to select more. By the time Gerak returned to him Culsa had an entourage of 12 Jaffa. Gerak was accompanied by 25 Jaffa, 12 male and thirteen women. Culsa paused for a moment as he realised that but then thought back on Mya'ac, he would not dismiss females because they were female.
Raising an eyebrow at Gerak, Culsa waited for Gerak to say something, "Nearly every male Jaffa who is any good is already in service to Nirrti or one of her vassals. The best women are not be in service to a Goa'uld."
Culsa laughed, "You are right Gerak, very few of those who remain on these fields are competent. Unfortunately I have to find more good warriors before I return to your new Lord."
AN I don't know if I'll get to update tomorrow, if I don't it won't be me abandoning the story, promise, I just have a busy day.