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Chapter Seventeen Intervention
17 JUL 2015
DAKARA
Dakara once the homeworld to the gate builders millions of years ago. It had been stripped clean of its natural resources and turned into a baron wasteland by the Goa'uld. Most all of the minerals that could be mined had been done so till only the deepest ores were left. Since the return of the Alterra, it had been once again transferred into a world full of life. Water now stood where there was nothing but sand. With great forest taking shape with grasslands and meadows full of flowers growing over what once was sand dunes. It would still take many hundreds of years for the trees to grow but they were well on their way. In the cities, there were parks with water fountains, trees that had been transplanted and rose bushes. The air was no longer so stifling hot but now one could fill a cool breeze blowing in midday.
Walking through one of these parks clearing his head Master Bra'tac was still amazed at how this place had changed in so few years. To imagine this was all his doing turning this place into his capitol making it fitting place. As he was rounding walkway coming to the end of his excursion his commutator beeped. Raising his arm a small hologram of Teal'c stood on his arm.
"Forgive me My Lord for disturbing you on your walk. But we have lost contact with many of the wolds belonging to the FJN." Teal'c said bowing to one knee.
"This is indeed bad news. But there is nothing to forgive stand." He paused a moment. "Have you determined the cause far why we have lost contact?"
"No My Lord we have tried to dial many worlds. But the Chappa'ai will not lock on to them." As Teal'c stood there he could see that his old friend was puzzled by this information. "What are your orders."
"If we can not reach these wolds by Chappa'ai then we most send a ship. Send a scout ship to investigate each of these worlds and have them do so under stealth. Teal'c, also prepare your ships just in case they are needed. This could very well be the Aschen on the move once again and they can not be allowed to hold any of our brother's worlds."
"As you wish My Lord. I will send them off right away." Teal'c said bowing before stepping off the projector pad.
Bra'tac lowered his arm then pressed a few buttons on the other one and he was consumed in a flash of light transporting him to his privet chambers. He activated his computer with a mire thought as he scanned the files one the Chappa'ais Teal'c had sent to him. Seeing what he thought could be the problem he quickly downloaded it onto a datapad. Then he walked to a transport pad that was just outside his chamber. He interred it then was transported to the great ring.
Upon his arrival, the Jaffa that stood guard snapped to attention. With the one in command. Bring his right arm up crossing it to his chest and bowing his head. "My Lord how can we be of assistance," He asked.
"Just need to check the dialing device. As you were." He said returning the gesture. Then walked to the DHD he removed the plate on its front plugging the pad in. He waited a few minutes. Then a beep came from the device. Pulling it up so he could get a better view. Returning the cover he stood then started to dial the gate by just holding his hand over it. The lights on the DHD flashed as it dialed in the code to go to the gate hub. The gate opens and he enters it without saying a word.
17 JUL 2015
GATE HUB
MILKY WAY
Exiting the stargate with yellow chevrons walk to the control room. He looked to his left to see four other stargates. All with a different color crystal blue, green, orange and red. He had been here many times in the past few years yet it felt unreal to him that such a place could even exist. He made his way into the control center to find Ryan sitting there. He had a display of the Pegasus's gates showing. There were four lines between eight gates showing as active. Once they blinked off he deactivated them. "You are preparing to reactivate the Attero device? What has transpired?"
"The Wraith has mounted an attack on one of our worlds and Shepherd noes not wish for them to escape. What brought you here today brother." Ryan asked seeing he was troubled.
"We have lost contact with forty-seven worlds of the FJN. While I first feared the Aschen had started to move again. But they can not take so many worlds in such a short time."
As the last of the Pegasus gates went dark Ryan sent the message to McKay 'Gates deactivated start the Attero device'. He then pulled up the Milky Way gates to see what was happening. "It seems the FJN has found a way to cut themselves off the gate network. They have even claimed four of the worlds you just recovered from the Aschen and five human worlds including Pangar."
"I see. This will be a problem. When the people of Avalon find out they may try to retake these human worlds especially Pangar. Carter has told me they were forming a more lasting treaty with them the last we spoke. They were to begin about now, this could have pushed the FJN to act in such a way." Bra'tac thing as a Jaffa would.
"Even if that was the case brother we can not let them act this way. We must convince them to release human wolds. If they wish to cut themselves off from the rest of the Galaxy they can." Ryan stated.
"I concur they must relinquish the human worlds. I will go see to this now." He said before turning to leave. He stopped and turned back. "Have you had any feather thoughts on any other that you wish to become a system lord?"
"Have you got someone in mind?" Ryan thought Raising an eyebrow.
"Indeed I do. He never served under a Goa'uld but his people had been free of them for five thousand years. He may have lost his way for a while with the Ori but he did not fall for their misguided ways and question them. But I fill he is a good an pure of heart." Bra'tac said as he was leaving. Ryan gave him a thoughtful nod to say that he would talk to him soon.
18 JUL 2015
DAKARA
When Bra'tac had made it back to Dakara it was in the early morning three hours before daybreak. After acknowledging the guard detail he walked to the transport pad and beamed to his quarters. He was filling a bit tired and he had time to get a little rest. It was going to be another long day ahead.
Four hours later he gets a beep from his communicator. Activating it voice only. "Yes," he spoke.
"My Lord. While you were away, the Tau'ri from Terra wishes to speak with you. Shall I send them a reply?" The voice was of a young Jaffa and he could not remember the name at first.
"Yes. Tell them I am aware of the problem and I well get back to them in three hours." He told the young Jaffa. "Ber'nu have my morning meal brought to my quarters. If you Please."
"Yes My Lord." With that Ber'nu had a smile that his lord had remembered his name. He had only talked to him three times was impressed. He then relaid his Lord's request. Bra'tac was one that never used servants even when he was just a first prime. But now there were so many Jaffa wishing to serve him and with so much work to keep up with. It was nice not to deal with the mundane things so much.
After washing up he got dressed in a fresh robe. Putting on his bracelets and communicator. There was a knock at the door. When a female Jaffa walked in carrying a tray with a verity fruits and nuts. There was also a bowl of steamy grain cereal. He thanked the young girl before she left. Then sat to eat.
After he ate he went to his throne room to meet with Teal'c. "What have you found out Teal'c?" He asked as he entered the room walking to his seat. There were six other of his commanders there. After hearing the report it was as he knew already. He knew that the Tau'ri be upset over this and he needed to be in front of it.
21 JUL 2015
TERRA, SPRINGFIELD
USAF HQ
In the conference room next to Sam's office sat her command staff. When the call came through. Opening the hologram channel when it came on it was quite disturbing to those that had not used it before. "Lord Bra'tac it is good to see you. I would like to thank you for responding in such a short time. As you are aware the FJN has found a way to reprogrammed the gates on the worlds they hold. We do not have a problem with that but they took control of Pangar while our delegation was there they are being held prisoners there now as we speak." Carter stated firmly.
"It is good to see you as well, General Carter. I was a were that they had taken Pangar but wasn't about you people. I'm sorry about that. They have also taken five other human worlds as well. I well go to Pangar and try to talk them down. We have our ships ready to go to Pangar now. I will do so at the conclusion of this meeting." Bra'tac informed her.
"You should also know that we six ships there now as well. We have not acted yet for we do not want a war with the FJN. We have also sent a ship to recover our Ambassador from Ithor. They should be arriving there in three hours." Carter said as she checked her watch. "They are to beam them up and not to make any contact with the Jaffa."
"I would not have recommended that. However, you must do what you fill is necessary. What about the ships you have at Pangar?" Bra'tac asked as he looked at her trying to get a read.
"They are to hold there position till I sent them word. I would rather let you handle FJN. Like I said we have enough on our plates right now with the Aschen. We would like to keep a dialog open for peace with the FJN." She paused looking at her other Generals. "But we will not back down from them either."
"Well let us be done with this discussion now. So I may get on with what must be done. I will contact you when it is done. But I fear we may have to shed our brother's blood once again." Bra'tac looking to the floor with grief. "I bid farewell till we meet again."
"Let us hope it doesn't come to Master Bra'tac. Goodbye and good luck." Sam said
"Indeed." Was all he said then he ended hologram link.
"Well that went better then I thought it would." General Reynolds said turning to Sam.
"Yes it did but it is not done yet let us take a break be back in two hours," Sam said getting up to walk out.
21 JUL 2015
PANGAR
USS ICARUS
"Sir we are detecting six ships on approach exiting hyperspace in two minutes. They are broadcasting Lord Bra'tac's IFF." Sergeant Miller said.
"Make sure our ships are clear the exit vectors and standing by to assist." Col Young said. "Open a channel to Springfield they are waiting for this. Also, maintain locks on our people. We may have only seconds to get them out of there and keep monitoring the coms."
21 JUL 2015
PANGAR
Hours after the meeting with Sam. Six H'tel exited Hyperspace in the Pangar system. They all were broadcasting Bra'tac's IFF. "Open a communications channel," Bra'tac said as they moved toward the ships of the FJN.
"Channel is open My Lord," Teal'c said. Standing at the helm.
"I am Bra'tac the First of the New System Lords of the Alterra. You have taken this planet in violation of treaties in which your government signed in good faith. You are to stand down and leave this system. Are we will be forced to take further action." He said standing on the Pel'tac of his H'tel. "Believe me you do not stand a chance against my ships."
As the image came up. "I am Yat'Yir now the Head of the Free Jaffa Nation and we will not just leave this world. This world holds the secrets to the Drug Tretonin and if we are to live as free Jaffa then we must be able to make this drug our selves. We will not bow to the Tau'ri or the Tok'ra for it. These people will make it for us are we will learn to do so. Now it is you that should leave. Shol'va you no longer have a place within the Free Jaffa Nation."
"Let me ask you Yat'Yir what do believe will happen if I do not do as you ask? Do you fill you have me at a disadvantage? I could lay waste to all your ships here long before you can even put a scratch on even one. I will tell you now that these ships are vastly more superior than even the Asgard." He takes a step forward. "I did not come here shed the blood of those I once called brothers but if I must I will not hesitate. If you leave this world now. I will provide you the means to produce Tretonin so that the Jaffa would not need to go elsewhere to get it. Now, will you comply or am I to give you a demonstration on just how weak your position truly is."
"We will not capitulate to you are any other. This world is now ours and we will keep it." Yat'Yir said defiantly.
When three of the Ha'tak ships open fire on Bra'tac's ship he lowers his head in grief. "Teal'c take out there weapons and shields."
"Yes My Lord." He did as he was ordered. With the three ships firing at the one, he was on. He locked on an fired. Four beams lashed out from the ship streaking across space hitting their target. Then another set went off toward theirs all three ships were disabled and ceased firing.
"Now Teal'c clear those ships and then destroy them."
"As you wish." sending the orders to the other five H'tel they beamed all the Jaffa that was on the ships to holding cells. Then Teal'c locked on with the maid weapon. When he fired a large beam of lighting struck the first ship then. Two of the other H'tel's fired theirs. Now only five Ha'taks remained.
Opening commutations once again. "Now I shall ask for your surrender. This is no longer up for debate. Surrender now and I may let you keep your remaining ships." The anguish was seen clearly by Teal'c for he has known him for over a hundred years.
"You come here not wishing to kill Jaffa yet you just did. We will not surrender this world." Yat'Yir said anger taken over him as he was getting up to take control of the firing systems of his ship.
"Hear me, brothers. No Jaffa has died here today. There need not be any bloodshed. Lord Bra'tac has offered to give you the means to produce Tretonin. Yat'Yir's mistrust of the Tau'ri and the Tok'ra blinds him. The Jaffa has always been proud and honorable. This is what lead us to victory over our former oppressors the Goa'uld the false Gods. Yat'Yir is trying to hide away by following Ba'al's plan when the Ori came to this Galaxy. The Jaffa are warriors and do not hide from their enemies but face them in fields of battle. If you continue to follow his leadership you will become a race of cowards." Teal'c said as loudly as he could make the sounds reverberated thought out the FJN's fleet.
Before Yat'Yir was able to fire he was hit with a staff blast in the side and fell dead to the floor. Then the Jaffa who had done the deed steep up. "Lord Bra'tac we will stand down. I Ne'taar have taken control of the Free Jaffa Nations fleet. We secede this world to you." All the FJN's ships lowered their shield and power down their weapons.
"You have made a wise choice Ne'taar. You may take your ships and leave this world. I will provide you that which I promised. There is another thing that has transpired in dealing with the Tau'ri their Ambassador has not been in contact with them in some time. They wish him to be returned as well as those on the ground."
"The Ambassador is being held on Ithor I will see that he is released. We shall remove the crystals that removes the Chappa'ais form the network as well. Yat'Yir had implemented those on his own accord against the council's wishes."
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