Ta'rak was home to a small farming community of humans. As penance for their crimes, several Jaffa had settled on this world and vowed to protect the humans from all whoe would harm them.
At first they were seen as intruders and were shunned by the community. They were finally accepted when these few brave Jaffa began defending the village from Lucian Alliance raiding parties. After their raid attempts failed, the Lucian Alliance leadership grew annoyed and sent a Ha'tak to deal with the problem.
In a classic Lucian Alliance manner, the Ha'tak began firing at the settlement from space. Cargo ships of soldiers, suppoprted by Death Gliders, headed to the planet in order to scavenge anything that was left from the orbital bombardment. The scavengers looted the harvested crops and burned the remaining fields. They took anything of value and returned to their ships. They left Ta'rak in smoldering ashes.
Unknown to the Lucian Alliance soldiers, a large portion of the community had managed to reach the northern caves and hid from the scavengers. They emerged days later to find their homes burnt to the ground with winter approaching. The humans and their remaining Jaffa protectors struggled for survival in their makeshift housing as winter took over the village.
That all ended when the Emperor arrived.
- Extract from Imperial Record #1
The Stargate had activated, the long dormant device was finally being used again. The cold winter air seemed colder at night. The moon was high in the sky, hugging the clouds that were above.
Fear. The gate activating sent fear through the hearts of the villagers. The fear of the Lucian Alliance returning to finish the job, caused a panic. The rage that fuelled their instinct to fight was being overwritten by their fatigue and fear.
"Jer'ak? What should we do?" Arthon asked, before blowing into his gloved hands for warmth. The simple farmer, who had seen so much killing, was now stood as a leader among the community. His graying hairline wasn't a sign of his age, it showed the toll his hard life had took on his body.
"You must hide. Head inside, we shall investigate." Jer'ak nodded to the man. Jer'ak had been a lowly Jaffa in the army of Ares who had sought redemption for the attrocities he commited in the name of a false god. When he arrived on Ta'rak, with several other Jaffa who had felt the same, the humans refused thier help and this caused tension between them.
The Jaffa had been seen as villians for so long, that everything they did was seen as an evil act. The Jaffa found it hard to treat the humans as equals because they'd known them ad nothing more than slaves. When the Jaffa finally took up arms against the Lucian Alliance raids and fought for the village, they were finally accepted by the humans.
It had hit Jer'ak hard when the Lucian Alliance burned the village to the ground, he took full responsibility and was working day and night to repair the damage. He would stand by his oath to defend the village, even against the Lucian Alliance dogs. He still wore the armour of the Jaffa and used the weapons gifted to him at his enrolement into the Army of Ares. Jer'ak picked up his staff weapon from the ground and headed to the gate with two other Jaffa.
As they arrived, a single man stood by the DHD. They slowed their pace and raised their weapons at the new arrival.
"Identify yourself." Jer'ak ordered. There was something strange about this man. His entire body appeared to shine in the moonlight, except his long white cape that danced in the soft wind.
"Identify yourself!" Another Jaffa barked.
"I am Emperor Edward the first of the Morra Empire." The metal man bowed his head.
"Goa'uld scum!" The third Jaffa spat.
"I am not of the Goa'uld, Jaffa. I seek to build an Empire of truth and hope." Eddie spoke calmly.
"I will not hear this poison!" The third Jaffa shouted.
"Jaffa! Kree!" Jer'ak ordered.
"I have come to assemble an army that will fight injustice and preserve hope." Eddie informed. The two Jaffa remained silent as Jer'ak thought.
"We are not an army." Jer'ak replied.
"Not yet. Join me and we will create something that will endure a million years." Eddie smiled as he released a brain washing agent into the air.
"If we choose not to join your empire, will you leave us be?" Jer'ak asked, skeptical.
"Of course, you have done nothing to hinder the Empire. I will leave peacfully if you wish it." Eddie replied as his sensors showed the gas taking effect.
"We would invite you to the village to speak with the others." Jer'ak nodded.
"I would gladly spread the word of the Empire." Edward nodded. The small group headed out of the forest and across the icy fields towards the collection of small huts.
General Hank Laundry sat at his desk reading the SGC's annual budget. This part of the job reminded Hank why he hated desk jobs. He looked up from the file when someone knocked on the door.
"Colonel Carter." Hank smiled, placing the file on the desk.
"Sir, I have something." Sam smiled back.
"Of course you do." Hank nodded and pointed to the seat.
"Well sir, it appears as though the ship that was carrying the intruder was transmitting a Tok'ra ID." Sam imformed.
"Are you saying the Tok'ra did this?" Hank asked, shocked.
"No sir. The man informed me that his symbiote had died." Sam replied.
"Either way, I think we need to have a word with the Tok'ra. Assemble SG-1." Hank ordered.
When they entered the village, people in large coats exited their reinforced tents, set up in the husks of the log cabins, and watched as their protectors returned with a metal man. Eddie looked around and continued to release the brain washing gas into the populace.
They stopped and looked on as Arthon approached surrounded by other Jaffa and villagers. They examined the metal figure with curious expressions. He continued to watch as the brainwashing gas was absorbed into their bodies and faded from the air. Their curious looks were replaced with fear when Eddie removed his helmet to show his true face.
"He is a human." Arthon gasped. Many of the villagers surrounging them began muttering and pointing.
"I am Emperor Edward Morra, representing the Morra Empire." Eddie said, looking around. His breath fogged in the cold air and sharp pains filled his throat.
"Welcome to Ta'rak. I am Arthon, leader of my people. Jer'ak is the leader of our protecting Jaffa." Arthon explained.
"Thank you, Arthon." Eddie smiled.
"Arthon, he comes seeking citizens for his Empire. He had promised to leave peacfully if we refuse his offer." Jer'ak informed, smiling.
"Is this true?" Arthon asked, skeptically.
"It is." Eddie nodded. Many in the crowd began muttering again.
"I am here to offer you all a chance at a better life. Any who come with me will recieve citizenship in the Empire." Eddie informed.
"We are simply farmers." Arthon reminded.
"We can teach you how to do anything. If you wish to be farmers, we will provide technology that improves your harvests and teach you how to use them. If you wish to fight, we will train you and give you weapons. Anything you want to do for the Empire, we will give you what you need." Edward explained. Many in the crowd continued to mutter.
"If we join you, can we remain here?" Arthon asked, as he looked around at some of the faces.
"I'm sorry, this world is too far from the Empire's domain. One day, possibly." Eddie shook his head.
"We understand. We will join you." Arthon agreed, after looking at some of the villagers.
"Where are we going?" Jer'ak asked, as the crowd began to dispurse to collect their belongings.
"Athamis." Eddie replied.
What did you all think? I hope you enjoyed the 2 part chapter. Tell me what you think about the Imperial Record exracts. Thanks for 6 months of sleepless nights...LOL-Spearhead