Chapter 7: Mother Lode
Thompson took one look at the report the Lancers had couriered in, and ran from his office, hurrying through the corridors to the ring room, keeping a firm hold on the printout of the report.
"Operator, SGC, Now!" the Admiral barked at the Air Force Flight Sergeant who stood at the rings control panel.
He reappeared in almost instantly within the SGC, surrounded by armed guards; he quickly showed them his ID and was escorted to the Briefing room. Thompson strode straight into the room, interrupting what appeared to be a debriefing of SG-1, or rather of Teal'c, Carter and a battered looking Daniel, O'Neill was no where to be seen.
"Admiral Thompson" Hammond said, surprised, "What can I do for you?"
"You read the report the Lancers couriered yet, General?"
"No, I was planning to, after this debriefing."
Thompson quirked an eyebrow at that rather pointed comment, and slapped the report printout in front of Hammond, pointing a finger at one line in particular.
Hammond's eyes widened, "Are they serious?"
Carter glanced over at the report curiously, she caught sight of the line Thompson had pointed out to Hammond and read it upside down,
"Holy Hannah!"
"…including a Goa'uld spaceyard, significant damage in only one quarter. This facility has four bays, 3 capable of building up to Hatak class in size, bay four was largely wiped out by what appears to have been a comet, but would have been able to construct ships up to Mothership class. Intact and largely complete hulls are present in bays 1 and 3, these craft appear to be outdated, and would need refitting before use, bay 2 is empty."
Planet side, a number of Gliders were captured, with varying damage from the elements, approximately 45 appear to be usable, and another 67 are good only for parts and materials. Several munitions stores were discovered at the following locations…"
"Holy Hannah!"
"I believe the expression is Mother Lode, is it not General Hammond?"