Progress, progressions; both are more or less the same in sense. Both mean that you move on, you leave something behind to become something better. While taking a progressive journey, never forget what you left behind. Regression and progression are close to each other, so beware the consequences of both.
The warrior had already begun his battle training. The day after Atlantis contacted them again, the warrior was scheduled to leave for the first time. He was nervous, which was to be expected, particularly when General O▓Neill gathered SG-6 for together for the first time.
⌠Tomorrow, you will go on your first mission as a team to a planet called P3X-748. On the planet, you will encounter a civilization, a peaceful one by the looks of it, but you can never be sure. Colonel Maxwell, you will be the only one carrying an automatic weapon. Our new friend will be the one for hand-to-hand combat. He is a captain, Colonel Maxwell, and I want you to remember that he is not from here. You will spend eleven hours there, then meet back at the gate for radio contact. You call us. If you do not contact, we will send SG-11 for reinforcement. Understood?■
⌠Yes, Sir,■ the group replied. The men stood and shook hands with General O▓Neill, who pulled the warrior aside.
⌠Captain, when you get back, Lieutenant Colonel Carter will be your commanding officer. You will report to her, which is probably something new for you, but I will be in touch. When you get back, you▓ll need to get with Dr. Jackson to create a report on what you experience on the planet. If anything, you will make a voice recording. The report is specifically for me, but Lieutenant Colonel Carter will accept it. She▓s quite nice and will help you. I like you, Captain, and I hope to be at your promotion ceremony soon,■ General O▓Neill smiled, shaking the warrior▓s hand.
⌠What do you mean, Sir?■ the warrior asked, confused over O▓Neill▓s words.
⌠When you get promoted, we will have a ceremony to honor you, and I give you whatever awards you have earned,■ O▓Neill explained. The warrior nodded quietly and then followed Colonel Maxwell to the locker room to gear up for the mission. The warrior was going on his first mission.
General O▓Neill saluted SG-6 as they walked through the Stargate. On the other side, they were immediately greeted by the people. They offered them food and other goods, but SG-6 refused and drew up a peace treaty with their leader. When the eleven hours ended, SG-6 was home and debriefing, but the warrior was without General O▓Neill for the first time.
Dr. Jackson sat with the warrior in his quarters. They were creating a verbal report over the warrior▓s first mission.
⌠When I emerged from the puddle, we were greeted like old friends. We were given many items to sustain ourselves, but we turned them down so that we could spend our time creating a treaty with them. The mission was successful, and we agreed to visit again to exchange food. We plan to return to P3X-748 in two months in earth time, but I am at the mercy of my comrades. This is Captain signing off.■