Is anyone actually reading this fic? Hmm…well anyway, if no one reviews this fic after this chapter is up I'm going to place it on hold for a while. My muses are leaning me towards other pastures ^_^
I don't own SG-1 or any of the characters.
Let's see,
Hat'ak = Large pyramid shaped ship, long range.
Death Glider = Small, short range fighter.
Al'kesh = Medium sized, medium range bomber.
Italics = Goa'uld/Tok'ra speaking
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The Bet'al system had only three planets capable of supporting life, the planet second closest of these three to the sun, a dry, arid place, was currently being fought over for it's rich Naquadah deposits. Several Hat'ak vessels were located near the first planet, it was here that the lone ship exiting hyperspace travelled to, the fleets command vessel lowered it's shields to allow the smaller craft into it's cargo hold.
Selmet and his followers stalked into the control room on the lead Hat'ak ,
"Who is in charge here?!" , a Jaffa adorned in armour with a gold tint and a gold tattoo on his forehead acknowledged the newcomers,
"I am So'ack. Who are you and what is your reason for being on my vessel?" Selmet glanced at So'ack then turned towards Jan'ek,
"You did not tell him our purpose here?" the Jaffa squirmed under Selmet's heated gaze.
"I am Selmet. I have been sent by Mafdet to win this battle in her name, you are being replaced." Selmet smirked at So'ack who in turn looked at Jan'ek seeking the truth.
"He speaks the truth First Prime. Selmet is here to win this battle to prove his allegiance to our Queen." So'ack's broad shoulders slumped slightly,
"Very well. Then I give command of this fleets resources to you at my Queen's request. You will wish to know what has passed?" So'ack gestured towards a table like object in the centre of the room, they assembled around the table to see various holograms and messages appear above it. Selmet nodded at So'ack telling him to continue, pointing at certain stimuli So'ack proceeded to give details of the battle.
"We first encountered the enemy at the entrance to the system, we destroyed a Hat'ak vessel and disabled another but not without losses on our side. Two Hat'ak's were destroyed and another heavily damaged, it is not fit for battle, the enemy have since claimed the planet and are preparing for an offensive move. It will be a costly battle My Lord, many Jaffa will die."
"Jaffa die in every battle this will be no different. Whether it is a massacre of our forces or theirs depends on the strategy, we must use our forces and experience wisely. This battle will not be won by using brute force but by cunning, what do we know of their forces?"
"There are Hat'ak vessels in orbit of the planet and many battalions of Jaffa on the surface, our scout ships were able to relay a small number of enemy stronghold positions to us before they were destroyed. They are located near several of the larger concentrations of Naquadah." A holographic image of the planet appeared with the mentioned strongholds pictured upon its surface, So'ack gestured to two of them,
"These two locations have the greater collection of enemy Jaffa and weapons. These will be the hardest to claim in our Queen's name."
"Our main concern will be to eliminate all enemies in orbit of the planet and take the Chappa'ai. This will prevent any re-enforcements arriving and will succeed in stranding the Jaffa army on the surface." So'ack looked puzzled.
"I agree with the plan My Lord, but there is no Chappa'ai on this planet…"
"There is. My former lord placed one here in order to begin a mining operation, this was before he was killed by the Tau'ri. The Chappa'ai is located in this clearing." Selmet pointed to an area of trees located within a rocky valley,
"But My Lord! That area is very close to one of the enemy encampments!"
"Then it is most likely that more Jaffa are collecting on the surface of the planet." Stated Teal'c,
"We must act swiftly, utilising both air and ground tactics. Prepare the Jaffa for battle!"
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