"So where are we off to now, sir?" quipped Colonel Jack O'Neill to General Hammond.
"The M.A.L.P. transmitted back information confirming that the planet in inhabited. Now we would regularly send SG-9 but I need you to go and see what is happening. Apparently the planet is rich in an energy source, which is more powerful than nuclear energy by twice. It is also not radioactive which is good news. Sam has checked it out and hasn't found any significant readings of anything that might be harmful, so I want SG-1 to go see if a deal can be made with the locals." The members of SG-1 sat around the conference table, nodding their heads in understanding. They had been doing this for a while and have gotten themselves into some tight spots, but have always recovered. To General Hammond's left was Colonel O'Neill, stout, brave, handsome, childish, and cocky. To his left was Major Samantha Carter, beautiful, smart as can be, and opinionated. To her left was Teal'c, a Jaffa from the planet Chulak: Silent, strong, reserved, and contemplative. To his left was Dr. Daniel Jackson, an archeologist; pretty much the opposite of Colonel O'Neill is almost every opinion. Together, they make up the military team, SG-1. After finding a "Stargate" is the desert and figuring out how to use it to travel to distant planets, they have been continually exploring new places and making new alliances against the Goa'uld, an alien race that for centuries enslaved humans across galaxies.
"It really is amazing how potent this stuff really is." Added Sam.
"You said there was civilization there?" asked Daniel, always concerned about the people and races of different planets.
General Hammond smiled. "Yes, within a five mile radius of the gate, there is one small town off to the northeast. I believe we have a picture." Hammond clicked a button on the computer and an aerial photograph of a lightly wooded area with a small town appeared.
"Looks fairly primitive. I wonder."
"What if the locals don't want to give up their precious stuff?" asked Jack.
"Do the usual. Try to convince them, and if not, try and form an alliance with them at least. The source of energy is approximately a mile west of the town. Be careful."
"Thanks, General. I always try." Jack smiled.
Daniel and Teal'c put on their gear as they prepared to leave the base.
"So, did you try that chicken pot pie at the cafeteria? God, we need a new cook here," complained Daniel.
"Daniel Jackson, I have had to grow accustomed to Earth's style of food since I joined SG-1. Let me tell you that it has not been easy. But I have accomplished that task and found the chicken pot pie very appetizing. I am sorry you did not like it," Teal'c said.
Jack soon entered with Sam. "You all ready?" They all gave their confirming nods. They gathered in front of the stargate and waited as the chevrons were called out and the gate rotated. The seventh was locked and the gate ignited into a wave of light blue watery light. "And we're off," Jack said as they walked through. They felt their bodies expand and tingle as the wormhole bended their atoms and sent them through billions of miles of space in an instant. They walked out the other end into a lightly grassed and forested area. It was a little cold, but from years of harsh environments, none of them noticed. It was silent except for the occasional crowing sound.
"Okay, northeast it is," said Jack. They set off. Not soon afterwards, Jack stopped them. "Do you hear that?" Everyone listened closely and heard a faint rustling sound growing closer and louder. They spread out and crouched low. The rustling grew louder and louder, then...it stopped. Everyone held their breath and waited. It all happened at once: Daniel gave out a yelp as something bright red and on four legs sprang from the bushes in front of him and pinned him to the ground. Teal'c barely ducked in time for a sword to thunk into a tree above him while Jack rolled to his left as gunshots rang his way. Sam got a kick in the stomach and a blow to the head and collapsed on the ground. Jack rolled back to his feet and shouted, "Who's there? We're peaceful!"
A young man in grey with wild blond hair stepped out from the bushes carrying a very large sword. A tall muscular black man with a gun in his hand stepped out from his right and an older scruffy looking man with blond hair, a spear, and a cigarette planted between his teeth pulled out on his left. "Then why are you carrying weapons and hiding from us?" asked the young sword-bearer.
"We weren't sure if you were friend or foe," answered Jack.
"Who are you? Where are you from?" the young man asked again.
"I'm Colonel Jack O'Neill from the planet Earth. You might know us as the Tari. Who are you?"
Both the blonde's eyes narrowed in confusion briefly. Jack noticed how striking the young one's eyes were; they were turquoise. The big man only glared. "I am Cloud Strife, this is Cid Highwind, and this is Barret Wallace. Where are you from again?"