Here is the May update people, I've been so busy rewriting Ancient Reincarnation that I only just managed to write this chapter. If any of you also read Trek through the Stargate, I have to tell you that there isn't a chapter yet. There is a new chapter for The Morra Empire though. Please R&R
Chapter 4: Similarities.
Arisia/P2X-9D1, inner core of the Milky Way Galaxy
January 27th 2012
10:00 EST.
Lingbao is stood in the small control area in the gate room. The gate is active. From the blue watery event horizon Apra, one of the few remaining Silurian scientists emerges. Her brown and cream garment was almost shining in the light of the room. The stargate deactivates and Apra is approached by Anise and a strong man in red armour.
"Apra, may I present Lingbao Tianzun, Father of the Tok'ra." Anise smiles. The armoured man bows in respect.
"I am honoured to meet an Ancient." Lingbao says still bowing.
"I am honoured to meet the one who is father to such a noble race. Janus is away on important business and sends his apologies." Apra smiles. Lingbao stands up straight again and smiles.
"Apra, I require your assistance." Lingbao smiles.
"What is it you need?" Apra asks with the smile slowly fading on her face.
"I will of course tell you, but first why don't we show you around my humble world." Lingbao says looking to Anise.
"Please, follow me." Anise bows her head and leads the way out of the gate room. Apra and Lingbao follow behind her.
Babylon 5, Neutral Space, Milky Way Galaxy, Alpha Universe
January 27th 2012
11:00 EST.
Samantha is stood in the council chambers on Babylon 5. The room was completely empty besides her. She had met every major player on Babylon 5. The representatives from the Earth Alliance, the Minbari Federation, the Narn Regime, the Centauri Republic, the Abbai Matriarchy, the Brakiri Syndicracy, the Drazi Freehold, The Gaim Intelligence, the Pak'ma'ra and the Vree Conglomerate. It had been three days of endless meetings. Sam was busy looking over some historical data from the Narn that she didn't notice Delenn enter the room.
"Hard at work." Delenn smiles. Sam looks up to see the Minbari/human hybrid stood in the doorway.
"I'm just looking over some recent historical files from G'Kar. The Centauri and Narn conflict seems to be a reoccurring event." Sam smiles.
"Yes it has been, until recently. They were constantly at each others throats. But after the release of the Narn home world, the Centauri seemed to have retreated back to their old boarders. Myself and John are taking steps to insure that something on that scale never occurs again." Delenn says walking over to her council chair and sitting down.
"I'm sure that if it came to it again the other races will intervene this time." Samantha smiles reassuring Delenn.
"I hope you are right." Delenn smiles back.
"From what I can tell, most races in this universe focus on energy weapons, be they pulsed or beam. Back in our universe we have a few races that use similar weapons technology, but the Tau'ri focus on high speed projectile weaponry." Sam says walking over to Delenn and putting the small computer pad on the table.
"The Earth Alliance use missiles as high speed projectiles, but favour Laser or plasma based weapon systems." Delenn nods.
"We also use missiles, but our primary weapons are also plasma based beam weapons." Sam smiles not sure if she was technically allowed to share this information.
"Well it appears that there are similarities no matter where you go." Delenn Mir bows her head.
"Well, since Janus took the Deadulus back with him, it looks like I'm stranded here until she can return." Sam says letting out a small sigh.
"Well, I'm sure that I can find you a warship if you would like to go somewhere." Delenn smiles.
"No thank you, I should wait for the Deadulus." Sam laughs.
Unknown World, Pegasus Galaxy
January 27th 2012
12:20 EST.
Anubis' Ha'tak and Todd's Cruiser are sat in orbit of this newly discovered world. But the Wraith and Gou'ld leaders weren't aboard their ships, Todd and Anubis were in fact on the planet over seeing several projects. Anubis and Todd are stood in a tent looking at paper designs. These designs were of Mines, Shipyards, Cloning facilities, Refineries and Weapon factories. This was going to be Todd's key world and it needed every thing to help him win the war against the Wraith factions.
Anubis had one functional Energy-Matter constructor, but it needed a lot of raw power which was currently being provided by his Ha'tak. The Matter constructor was currently creating mining robot parts so they could be assembled by the few Wraith that had received knowledge on how to construct them.
"My Lord Anubis, this technology has not been seen in this galaxy since the Lantean War." Todd says looking at some of the schematics closely.
"Yes, I have they technology at my disposal. It is very efficient." Anubis says looking at the paper schematics.
"When will the facilities on this planet be to the level needed to win us the war?" Todd asks forgetting that the mines were already producing Naquadah and a Cloning facility was nearing completion.
"When the years end this world will be capable of fuelling a galactic war." Anubis chuckles.
"That is most impressive my lord." Todd bows his head in respect.
Olympus, Great Alliance territory, Milky Way Galaxy
January 27th 2012
12:40 EST.
Olympus had now become one of the greatest and most diversely inhabited worlds in the Alliance territory. With a Jaffa fleet of 5 upgraded Ha'tak mother ships commanded by a Gerrik class supreme mother ship, a Tok'ra battle group of 3 upgraded Ha'tak mother ships commanded by a Garshaw class Battle Pyramid mother ship and a single Hebridan Battleship with its two escort enforcer class patrol frigates that had been upgraded with Ancient technology. Those ships were protection for Olympus although the city was a copy of Atlantis. The shields would protect the city from bombardment for years and the massive Drone weapons stock are capable of taking on a fleet of Wraith hive ships.
Three massive weapons platforms and their extremely powerful Proton cannons orbited Olympus' planet for Orbital defence. The shipyards, Food synthesis factories, Universal Construction facilities, Medical stations, space port and Olympus itself were extremely busy. The Shipyards were busy building ships for the Jaffa, Tollan, Hebridan and Tok'ra. They were being built for different reasons. Some would be kept in the Milky Way galaxy, while a small amount would be heading to the Pegasus Galaxy with a Tau'ri task force to assist what remains of the Asgard Empire and to bring other races into the Alliance.
The Food Synthesisers were working around the clock to produce food for Alliance key worlds like Chulak. In Chulak's case, many Jaffa fled to the planet with the promise of a better life on the world. Unfortunately, this meant farmers and miners had left their posts for Chulak leaving a large gap in supply income. The Universal construction bays were working for the same reason. Many Jaffa had left the mining worlds for Chulak so the Jaffa federation began to face the possibility of strained supplies and the constructor bays had been a welcome relief. In the case of the Tok'ra, Tollan and Hebridan, all three races had limited themselves to a single world with a few off world bases for supplies. Now that they had taken over territory under Janus' recommendation, they now found themselves needing supplies to build new ships and bases.
The Medical station on the planet had received a non stop flow of patients from all members but mainly Jaffa from various undeveloped Federation worlds arriving by Cargo ships, Al'kesh or stargate every few hours. Luckily the facility had a complete collective medical knowledge from the Lanteans, Earth, the Tok'ra, the Tollan, the Hebridan and what little knowledge the Jaffa knew. This extensive database to work with as well as Lantean, Earth, Hebridan, Tollan and Tok'ra medical equipment had saved thousands of lives already.
The space port itself was busy directing civilian traffic and supply ships to its many landing points. Tel'tak cargo ships and Al'kesh from the Jaffa and Tok'ra, as well as Hebridan cargo freighters and Tollan supply transports had been arriving ever since the Universal Construction factories went online. They were collecting supplies for their governments and hauling them back to supply outposts where they could be distributed from. Unfortunately when war came, this duty would be taken over by Warships to make sure the cargo was safe and secure.
Olympus itself had been hosting tours for all of the Alliance members different sections of government. Currently there was a tour group consisting of the Tollan Curia with several assistants, a Tok'ra War minister with an aid, a Tok'ra Admiral with an aid, a Hebridan group from Tech Con Industries, a Jaffa Resource councillor and a British General with his assistant that would be stationed on Olympus to help coordinate with the other races military ambassadors on Olympus.
Kay Das, Edge of Lucian Alliance territory, Milky Way Galaxy
January 27th 2012
13:10 EST.
The first Jaffa Ha'Ka'Tak Gerrik class mother ship named 'Wisdom of Teal'c' was on the hunt for Lucian Alliance Al'kesh that had been spotted in this sector of space. The planet below was well known as an Alliance farming world. Kay Das was a fairly un advanced world and had become even worse with the Lucian Alliance in control. Having to mine and harvest supplies for the Lucian Alliance with the primitive tools left behind by the Gou'ld, had taken its toll on the Humans of this world.
This was one of the major worlds in the dwindling Lucian controlled space. As the Wisdom gets closer to Kay Das with its sub light engines, two Al'kesh de-cloak and hail the Jaffa ship. On the Holographic screen, a man with brown hair and a cut down his left cheek appears.
"This is a Lucian Alliance controlled world Jaffa! Leave now or we will be forced to open fire on your vessel." The thinning haired man says.
"This is Bo'rak of the Jaffa vessel Wisdom of Teal'c. By order of the Galactic Alliance you will stand down and surrender your ships. Failure to do so will be met with your destruction." Bo'rak says to the Lucian commander.
"Jaffa fools!" The Lucian commander shouts before closing the channel.
"Activate the Sub-Space disruption array." Bo'rak commands his weapons officer.
"It is active sir." The Jaffa reports back.
"Sir, the Lucian vessels are powering their weapons and raising shields." The Jaffa reports a second later not seeming concerned. Bo'rak presses the communications button again.
"This is your last warning, stand down and prepare to be boarded!" Bo'rak says before closing the channel again.
"Prepare to target their engines. We will claim these vessels for the Jaffa Federation. Prepare a boarding party to ring aboard. Tell them to disable the enemy commanders and to kill the soldiers. The Alliance council will want to put all of the Lucian commanders on trial for crimes against the galaxy." Bo'rak smiles to himself.
The Al'kesh begin to accelerate and begin hitting the Wisdom with the golden plasma bolts. The golden plasma slams into the Wisdoms silver shields not causing any apparent damage. On board the lead Al'kesh, Lucian Commander Bon Tess is smiling as his Al'kesh are bombarding the Jaffa ship and they're not even returning fire.
"Sir, it appears as though the Jaffa ship isn't receiving any damage. Their shields are still up to 98%." The Lucian pilot says continuing to manoeuvre the massive bomber. Suddenly, the sound of the rings activating frightens Tess. He takes his hands off the fire controls and grabs his pistol out of its holster.
He aims for the closed ring room doors. In the ships cargo bay was a large shipment of raw Naquadah. He couldn't let the Jaffa steal the material. He slowly begins to walk towards the door. They suddenly open and he is confronted by six Jaffa each carrying a Zat'nik'tel. He is instantly stunned.
The Jaffa walk into the bridge of the Al'kesh and the Pilot moves to jump out of his seat while grabbing his machine gun from the top of the console. He is stunned just as he stands up and the Jaffa move towards the controls.
"Secure these prisoners. They will be transferred over to the Wisdoms energy cell with the other Lucian soldiers shortly." Ler'sa the commander of her squad smiles.
"Yes ma'am." One of the Jaffa nods while the other three begin moving the Lucian soldiers.
"Send the rest of the squad to check the ship. Make sure we didn't miss anyone. Also signal the Wisdom that we have control of the Al'kesh." Ler'sa smiles.
"Yes." Her second nods before heading to the ring room where the other Jaffa were securing the Lucian men. Back on the Wisdom of Teal'c, Bo'rak was sat in his command chair looking over the small bridge.
"Sir, we have reports from the two Jaffa teams, they have both successfully captured the bridges of the Al'kesh, but request more troops to help secure the remainder of the vessels." The pilot of the Wisdom reports.
"Very well, send two more teams to each ship." Bo'rak nods.
"Yes sir." The Jaffa nods before continuing his work.
Olympus, Great Alliance territory, Milky Way Galaxy
January 27th 2012
14:30 EST.
Narim is sat in the rear compartment of a Jumper heading from Olympus to one of the shipyards a mile or so away from the City/Ship. Narim was dressed in grey Tollan style uniform with a medal pinned to the right side of his chest. The medal was for Valour during the Gou'ld siege of Tollana. He had fought off the Gou'ld bravely and was rewarded for it.
The Jumper decreases speed and lands on one of the few landing pads attached to the front of the construction control area. The door at the back of the small Lantean ship lowers and Narim is greeted by Warrick now head of the Hebridan Mega Company Tech Con, Lt. Colonel Davis overseer of the Galactic resources department on Olympus and Rya'c of the Jaffa 1st fleet that was protecting Olympus.
The four of them was here for the launch of the Hebridan Battleship 'Eamon's Valour'. Warrick was proud to have the third Battleship ever built by Hebridan to carry his brothers name. The other two Battleships were already on assignment. The first ever Battleship 'Hebridans Resolve' was currently protecting Hebridan itself and the second in the class 'Warrick's Determination' at this moment was working with the Tollan to protect their new home world.
"Narim of the Tollan, welcome to Olympus shipyard 024, construction site for the Hebridan Battleship 'Eamon's Valour'." Rya'c welcomes the Tollan Science Minister.
"Thank you Commander." Narim bows his head to the Jaffa commander.
"Welcome." Colonel Davis holds out his hand in welcome. Narim takes the hand and shakes it.
"Thank you Colonel." Narim smiles.
"Greetings Tollan Narim." Warrick smiles.
"Greetings Hebridan Warrick." Narim smiles in return.
"Shall we begin?" The Colonel asks needing to get back to Olympus.
"Yes, please follow me." Warrick smiles. The Hebridan leads the small group to the shipyards fully manned control room. Warrick presses a button on the Lantean/Hebridan controls.
"Battleship 'Eamon's Valour', you are cleared to depart. May the technology onboard your vessel keep you safe and protect you against any enemy." Warrick says into a small microphone. A small shake of the Hebridan Battleship and the huge hulk begins to take off from the shipyard.
The ship retracts its landing gear and continues to rise from the shipyard. As it reaches several thousand meters above the highest level of the shipyard, two F-302 fighter squadrons take up escort positions either side of the Hebridan ship and the small group head quickly for orbit. As the ship and the human fighters clear the atmosphere, the F-302 interceptors move off and head back towards Olympus while the 'Eamon's Valour' enters hyperspace.