A/N: At the request of Ruth I'll put a quick summary of the JAG characters
up here. Knowledge about any episodes isn't necessary here.
Commander Harmon Rabb Jr.: Harm used to be a topgun pilot in the NAVY but was forced to resign after his tomcat crashed, killing his RIO. It turned out that he has night-blindness and therefor couldn't continue his career as a pilot. Which was a shock for him as he was doing this after the example of his father who went MIA in Vietnam. Harm never accepted that his father could be dead though and continued looking for him. When he was 16 he even went to Vietnam himself to find him, which he didn't.
Lt Meg Austin: She used to work for weapons but was asked to work along with Harm on a case. After that he transferred to JAG and became Harms junior partner. The two really got along and in my opinion there were constantly sparks between the two of them. Also they shared a same past as Megs father died in Vietnam. In the 2nd season she gets replaced by Sarah MacKenzie, but I ignore that fact in this story.
Admiral AJ Chegwidden: He used to be a NAVY SEAL and now is the strict but just CO of JAG. A man who truly deserves the respect he gets from his officers. He knows that there are moments when you have to bend the rules a bit without breaking them. Which is lucky for Harm who seems to be on the bad side of the SecNav.
Wednesday 10:06
Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado Springs, Colorado
As ordered the whole of SG-1 is sitting around the table in the briefing- room when General Hammond enters. He nods once, somehow giving each member the impression the short greeting was meant for them. It is clear to the man that they are all wondering what is going to happen next. Naturally it is Colonel O'Neill who is the first to speak up.
"So." He says as he raises his eyebrows and looks at his General expecting an explanation.
Hammond smiles. "All in time, Colonel." At that moment the telephone rings and he picks up. The eyes of every member of SG-1 are on him as he talks to the SF. The conversation is very short though and brings them little understanding of what is going on. So when George hangs up the telephone, it seems to him that his observants are just even more confused. "They will be here soon enough."
"Who?" Again it is the Colonel who asks the question that is bugging his whole team.
"Commander Harmon Rabb and Lt Meg Austin." Hammond explains and chuckles as the expressions he keeps getting are still puzzled. "They are JAG lawyers." He clarifies now only Teal'c remains confused.
"JAG? As in NAVY?" Jack groans and rolls his eyes. Sam chuckles at that knowing the rivalry between the NAVY and USAF.
"The very same." General Hammond nods. "Admiral Chegwidden still owed me a favour and so this is how he is repaying me."
"What is JAG?" Teal'c inquires.
"Ah, well they're a department of the NAVY who handles the legal matters inside the NAVY. They're like their own private lawyers" Daniel tries to explain wondering if that says enough. Teal'c just nods thinking he understands. "Well, I just hope that the Tridians law is close to our own. I guess I'll still have to translate." He continues talking to the General.
"Most likely but we'll talk about that as soon as the two lawyers join us." Hammond says.
"Hang on, wait a minute." Jack sits up straight in his chair. "You want to let two JAG officers know about the Stargate?"
The CO nods. "They'll probably go through the gate for the trial so I don't see how you want to not tell them."
"You can't be serious! They're lawyers! They have no idea what they will be walking into and I don't feel like babysitting a pair of suits." Jack protests.
George sighs and looks at his 2IC. "Do you have a better idea, Colonel? Like Daniel pointed out, this is a maritime culture. I think two JAG officers is the best solution."
"Sir, with all due respect but. Ah, for crying out loud! They probably haven't been in a combat situation before." He really doesn't like it that the NAVY is going to butt in here. He barely tolerated the Marines on the base.
"Colonel." Hammond says sternly, looking into his eyes. "Admiral Chegwidden assured me these are is two best officers. They both has showed that they can handle themselves in a combat situation. He even told me that Commander Rabb used to be a pilot. a topgun. I trust the Admiral with this, he wouldn't send us a cat in the bag."
Jack is still glaring in his chair. Great, that's really what he needed. Some hotshot lawyer who thought he could fly. He probably was some kind of cocky pilot. Besides, if he was so good then why the hell did he become a lawyer anyway?
General Hammond sees the annoyance in Jacks face but decides he will just have to put up with them. He was the same with having scientists on his team in the beginning as well. "Colonel, I don't see another solution. Whether you like it or not. The two lawyers will be coming with you on this mission." He makes it clear that that decision is final.
"Yes, sir." Jack growls, still not happy about it but knowing his hands are tied.
The air in the briefing room is tense after the small discussion, the others know Colonel O'Neill all too well to understand that he is not happy about the situation. They also know that as a result they'll have to endure his bad mood during the mission. Daniel doesn't really understand why there is such rivalry between the USAF and the NAVY as he is a civilian, like Jack has pointed out too often. He looks at Sam who doesn't seem to be as bothered as their CO. Both scientists startle as there is a loud knock on the door.
"Enter." General Hammond says, almost sounding relieved to have something to break the silence.
A young Airman opens the door. "Sir, I have Commander Rabb and Lt Austin here." He says somehow sensing the atmosphere in the briefing room.
"Let them in." Hammond says and he throws Jack a 'behave' look. There is a soft mumbling coming from the Colonel and a small chuckle from Major Carter as she seems to be the only who picked up on what he said.
The Airman leaves the room again and soon two officers in dress whites enter the room and stand to attention in front of General Hammond.
"Commander Rabb and Lt Austin reporting as ordered, sir." The tall man says and tries to ignore the eyes at are on him.
"At ease." Hammond says in a neutral voice. "Please, take a seat." He motions towards the two remaining empty chairs around the table. They lawyers nod and right away take a seat. All heads following them as they sit down.
There is a brief silence as everyone studies the newcomers.
TO BE CONTINUED
Commander Harmon Rabb Jr.: Harm used to be a topgun pilot in the NAVY but was forced to resign after his tomcat crashed, killing his RIO. It turned out that he has night-blindness and therefor couldn't continue his career as a pilot. Which was a shock for him as he was doing this after the example of his father who went MIA in Vietnam. Harm never accepted that his father could be dead though and continued looking for him. When he was 16 he even went to Vietnam himself to find him, which he didn't.
Lt Meg Austin: She used to work for weapons but was asked to work along with Harm on a case. After that he transferred to JAG and became Harms junior partner. The two really got along and in my opinion there were constantly sparks between the two of them. Also they shared a same past as Megs father died in Vietnam. In the 2nd season she gets replaced by Sarah MacKenzie, but I ignore that fact in this story.
Admiral AJ Chegwidden: He used to be a NAVY SEAL and now is the strict but just CO of JAG. A man who truly deserves the respect he gets from his officers. He knows that there are moments when you have to bend the rules a bit without breaking them. Which is lucky for Harm who seems to be on the bad side of the SecNav.
Wednesday 10:06
Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado Springs, Colorado
As ordered the whole of SG-1 is sitting around the table in the briefing- room when General Hammond enters. He nods once, somehow giving each member the impression the short greeting was meant for them. It is clear to the man that they are all wondering what is going to happen next. Naturally it is Colonel O'Neill who is the first to speak up.
"So." He says as he raises his eyebrows and looks at his General expecting an explanation.
Hammond smiles. "All in time, Colonel." At that moment the telephone rings and he picks up. The eyes of every member of SG-1 are on him as he talks to the SF. The conversation is very short though and brings them little understanding of what is going on. So when George hangs up the telephone, it seems to him that his observants are just even more confused. "They will be here soon enough."
"Who?" Again it is the Colonel who asks the question that is bugging his whole team.
"Commander Harmon Rabb and Lt Meg Austin." Hammond explains and chuckles as the expressions he keeps getting are still puzzled. "They are JAG lawyers." He clarifies now only Teal'c remains confused.
"JAG? As in NAVY?" Jack groans and rolls his eyes. Sam chuckles at that knowing the rivalry between the NAVY and USAF.
"The very same." General Hammond nods. "Admiral Chegwidden still owed me a favour and so this is how he is repaying me."
"What is JAG?" Teal'c inquires.
"Ah, well they're a department of the NAVY who handles the legal matters inside the NAVY. They're like their own private lawyers" Daniel tries to explain wondering if that says enough. Teal'c just nods thinking he understands. "Well, I just hope that the Tridians law is close to our own. I guess I'll still have to translate." He continues talking to the General.
"Most likely but we'll talk about that as soon as the two lawyers join us." Hammond says.
"Hang on, wait a minute." Jack sits up straight in his chair. "You want to let two JAG officers know about the Stargate?"
The CO nods. "They'll probably go through the gate for the trial so I don't see how you want to not tell them."
"You can't be serious! They're lawyers! They have no idea what they will be walking into and I don't feel like babysitting a pair of suits." Jack protests.
George sighs and looks at his 2IC. "Do you have a better idea, Colonel? Like Daniel pointed out, this is a maritime culture. I think two JAG officers is the best solution."
"Sir, with all due respect but. Ah, for crying out loud! They probably haven't been in a combat situation before." He really doesn't like it that the NAVY is going to butt in here. He barely tolerated the Marines on the base.
"Colonel." Hammond says sternly, looking into his eyes. "Admiral Chegwidden assured me these are is two best officers. They both has showed that they can handle themselves in a combat situation. He even told me that Commander Rabb used to be a pilot. a topgun. I trust the Admiral with this, he wouldn't send us a cat in the bag."
Jack is still glaring in his chair. Great, that's really what he needed. Some hotshot lawyer who thought he could fly. He probably was some kind of cocky pilot. Besides, if he was so good then why the hell did he become a lawyer anyway?
General Hammond sees the annoyance in Jacks face but decides he will just have to put up with them. He was the same with having scientists on his team in the beginning as well. "Colonel, I don't see another solution. Whether you like it or not. The two lawyers will be coming with you on this mission." He makes it clear that that decision is final.
"Yes, sir." Jack growls, still not happy about it but knowing his hands are tied.
The air in the briefing room is tense after the small discussion, the others know Colonel O'Neill all too well to understand that he is not happy about the situation. They also know that as a result they'll have to endure his bad mood during the mission. Daniel doesn't really understand why there is such rivalry between the USAF and the NAVY as he is a civilian, like Jack has pointed out too often. He looks at Sam who doesn't seem to be as bothered as their CO. Both scientists startle as there is a loud knock on the door.
"Enter." General Hammond says, almost sounding relieved to have something to break the silence.
A young Airman opens the door. "Sir, I have Commander Rabb and Lt Austin here." He says somehow sensing the atmosphere in the briefing room.
"Let them in." Hammond says and he throws Jack a 'behave' look. There is a soft mumbling coming from the Colonel and a small chuckle from Major Carter as she seems to be the only who picked up on what he said.
The Airman leaves the room again and soon two officers in dress whites enter the room and stand to attention in front of General Hammond.
"Commander Rabb and Lt Austin reporting as ordered, sir." The tall man says and tries to ignore the eyes at are on him.
"At ease." Hammond says in a neutral voice. "Please, take a seat." He motions towards the two remaining empty chairs around the table. They lawyers nod and right away take a seat. All heads following them as they sit down.
There is a brief silence as everyone studies the newcomers.
TO BE CONTINUED