SG-1 and Richard Woolsey arrive on Dakara to meet with the Jaffa High Council. The jaffa meeting them are Bra'tac, Cha'ra, Rak'nor, Ka'lel, Yat'Yir, and U'kin. Teal'c took a seat between Woolsey and the jaffa of the council. Rest of SG-1 took a seat on the other side of Woolsey.
"I have come to address the Jaffa High Council, to see if we can settle any remaining disputes between Earth and the Jaffa." opened Woolsey.
"We have told you time and time again, Free Jaffa will not become the slaves to the Tau'ri." exclaimed Yat'Yir.
"Yat'Yir let us hear from the Tau'ri Ambassador." ordered Cha'ra.
"Tretonin has been a major point of contention between our peoples. You see it as a tool that the Tau'ri would use it to enslave your people. While our intention is to never use it in such a way, we understand your concern." explained Woolsey.
"We have heard this many times before from you!" shouted Yat'Yir.
"Give Ambassador Woolsey a chance to finish, he brings many things to the table for the Jaffa." shouted Teal'c.
U'kin spoke, "It is hard for us to see where your loyalties lie Teal'c. You are Jaffa, but your time with the Tau'ri has changed you. I'm not sure for the better."
"Please council, let me finish." stated Woolsey, "Recently we were able to find a way to make the creation of the Trentonin much easier than it has been in the past."
Hailey pulled out small plant holding a purple flower inside, "This is what we call a trendelion it is a flower, the juice of this plant, is Trentonin. You can eat it to receive your Trentonin, or grind the juice out to use in your injectors. It is a fast growing plant, easy to maintain and grows in many different climates."
"We offer you this plant, with no strings attached. One warning however, this plant tastes absolutely awful." explained Woolsey.
Rak'nor asked, "What are we to do with just one plant? It will take considerable time to grow enough for all of the Jaffa."
Mitchell spoke up, "We didn't say one plant, we make one call and we have a thousand samples ready to come through the gate, for you to spread through your worlds. Plant this somewhere you want it to grow and it will spread out very quickly within four months you should have enough for all jaffa."
Hailey explained, "More like two months I've seen how fast one plant grew into the thousand."
"Cap. Hailey can train some of your personnel on how to make the juice and use it with the injectors." explained Woolsey.
"You offer this to us, but ask nothing in return?" asked U'kin.
Woolsey leaned forward, "We ask that you understand our intention was never to use this to enslave your people."
Bra'tac at last spoke, "We thank the Tau'ri for this gift, and I for one believe you never meant to enslave our people." Other members of the council murmured, but no protests.
"As you all know a group of twenty jaffa have joined our training facility on Earth. I would like to report they are doing extremely well. Teal'c and Ronon Dex of the Pegasus Galaxy have done an incredible job creating a training program that builds the fighting prowess of the teams into a unit. You should all be proud." explained Woolsey.
"I still do not understand this training the Tau'ri are doing and how it could benefit the fighting skills of a Jaffa." a skeptical Ka'lel stated.
Teal'c answered, "Jaffa are trained to fight, but independently, in that regard the jaffa have excelled. However working with others as a unit, jaffa are missing such training. In fact the one called Ronon Dex, has brought a new level of fighting and skill, that I have seen in very few jaffa."
Vala spoke, "I have watched the training, Jaffa and Tau'ri are learning to fight together. I have seen each make sacrafices for the other. Teal'c and Ronon's training are teaching all of the recruits to be prepared, to work together, and to even sacrifice for each other. I have never seen such training before."
Mitchell said, "Let me put it this way, I would not want to be fighting any of the recruits, Tau'ri or Jaffa. Teal'c and Ronon have created a formidable force."
"I have spoken to Gen. O'Neill, he is considering giving those Jaffa who would like to stay on after completing training, an opportunity to participate in security teams, and possibly off world teams." explained Woolsey, "Also that we would be willing to accept additional Jaffa to replace them as they complete training."
U'kin spoke, "Your offer Jaffa training, yet ask for nothing in return? You say if they wish they may join your teams, and your willing to accept additional Jaffa to this training. Why?"
"It our belief that for us to overcome the fears you have with us, that we must show you, we have no hidden agenda. As your Jaffa train alongside the Tau'ri, they will have a chance to learn about each other, and overcome any fears they may have." explained Woolsey.
U'kin responded, "You are showing wisdom here today, with actions, and not sentiment. I do not yet feel I can trust you, but I do have hope after this meeting of this changing in the future."
Yat'Yir who had remained quiet for sometime, "I share my council members reluctance to trust you. I feel this training is a rouse for some purpose that I have not yet discerned."
"I have no words that are likely to sway you, besides those I have used. I would ask that you give the Tau'ri a chance to prove we are your friends." replied Woolsey.
"Indeed." spoke Teal'c.
Daniel spoke up, "I know SG-1 and Gen. O'Neill hold the highest regard for the Free Jaffa. We have carried our opinion of the Free Jaffa back to the leaders of our world, and we have shared it with them. Your people have endured slavery for many generations, it is not easy to shake off that mantle and learn to trust again. We only hope that you will take the time you need, and give us a chance to show you that we can be trusted."
"Elegant words Daniel Jackson, as my brethren have said actions will speak louder than words." replied Cha'ra.
The supply of trendelions were delivered to Dakara, where they were distributed out among the Jaffa leaders to various planets. Hailey showed a number of Jaffa how to extract the juice, and to use it with the injector. For once the meeting with the Jaffa High Council ended without any threats of violence.
Before leaving Dakara, Cha'ra approaches Mitchell.
"I have been asked to introduce you to someone, and I believe it would be in your best interest to take her from this world before she is discovered." explained Cha'ra.
"Who is she? and what does she want?" asked Mitchell.
"Her name is Ginn, she is with the Lucian Alliance, I believe against her will, or at least she claims. My people caught her, she asked to speak to the Tau'ri, having information of importance to you. If the other factions learn of her presence here they will kill her." explained Cha'ra.
"Where is she?" asked Mitchell.
A cloaked figure approaches from behind the temple, Cha'ra says, "Go with this man quickly."
SG-1, Woolsey and a new guest leave for Earth through the stargate. Once back on Earth Ginn is taken to the conference room to meet with Gen. Landry.
"Col. Mitchell here tells me that you wanted to talk to us. So talk." ordered Landry.
Ginn rather scared, "I was a member of the Lucian Alliance, two years ago I was taken against my will, they threatened to kill my family if I didn't go with them. I understand Goa'uld technology at least some of it. I had a chance to get captured by the Jaffa, and I took, it hoping they would not kill me. Fortunately I was able to ask to speak to the Tau'ri."
"OK, let's say I buy your story so far, what information do you have?" asked Landry.
"The Lucian Alliance is coming for you. They want you destroyed and they think they can do it. They have planted a bomb here, they intend to detonate before an attack." explained Ginn.
Mitchell asked, "Do you know where this bomb is?"
"Somewhere in a place called Washington." Ginn replied.
Landry asked, "What kind of bomb?"
"Naquadria." answered Ginn.
Mitchell ran from the room to Operations, "Get me the Odyssey now!"
Col. Emerson came over the communcator, "This is Odyssey how can we help?"
"Col. Emerson, this is Col. Mitchell, we have just learned a bomb maybe planted in Washington D.C. please conduct a sensor sweep looking for any Naquadria anywhere near D.C. Look for a cloaked ship as well." answered Mitchell.
"Roger that, we'll get back to you shortly." answered Col. Emerson.
"Run any scans Atlantis has searching for Naquadria." ordered Mitchell.
Back in the conference room.
"What else do you know about this bomb?" asked Landry.
"Not much, I was able to over hear they had planted a bomb they would detonate prior to an invasion force they are assembling. That it was a Naquadria bomb in a place called Washington." answered Ginn.
"When is this invasion?" asked Teal'c.
"Soon, I don't know exactly when, but it is soon." replied Ginn.
"How soon? Hours? Days? Weeks?" asked Landry.
"If what I was told was true, days." replied Ginn.
"How many ships do they have?" asked Daniel.
"They have thirty Ha'taks, and I have no idea how many Al'kesh." answered Ginn.
"Daniel and Teal'c please keep interogating her, I have to alert Gen. O'Neill and Caldwell. Vala your with me." ordered Landry.
Landry and Vala took off to Gen. O'Neills office.
"Gen. O'Neill we have bad news and worse news." explained Landry.
"Bad news first." replied O'Neill.
"A capture Lucian Alliance member is providing us intel, they have an invasion force preparing to attack Earth within days. Thirty Ha'taks, and numerous Al'kesh." explained Landry.
"That's the bad news? What's worst than that?" asked O'Neill.
"They have planted a Naquadria bomb in Washington D.C. they plan to detonate prior to the attack. Mitchel has the Odyssey running sensor sweeps now." replied Landry.
"Alert Caldwell immediately all crews to their ships and battle ready. I'll alert the President we may have to evacuate D.C." ordered O'Neill, "Vala any pirate skills that could come in handy right now?"
"Let me on Odyssey, I can find where they planted the bomb. They would use a cloaked Tel'tak to hide the bomb. Most likely landed it on a roof of a building. It's what I would do." replied Vala.
"Go!" ordered O'Neill.
Odyssey had not detected any Naquadria in the D.C. area, expanding the search had turned up nothing. Atlantis sensors were not detecting anything either. Vala beamed aboard the Odyssey and began a systematic view of the buildings in D.C. that were big enough to hold a Tel'tak and go unnoticed. Caldwell had recalled all crews to their ships. Sheppard was sent to Pacifica to take the chair. Dr. Beckett was prepared to take the chair in Atlantis. Caldwell was wishing he had BC-306 completed. Woolsey was notifying the I.O.A. so those countries could put their military on alert. If it came to the Al'Kesh in the atmosphere they would be needed.
Daedalus, Hammond, Apollo, and Odyssey were ready to enter combat each now using three Z.P.M.s. Thankfully each had completed their outfitting. Each now contained a compliment of the Mark IV Hyperspace Missles and the Phase Missiles. A hyperspace jammer, that McKay had perfected and gotten installed on each ship. Finally each ship had been outfitted with an enhanced Z.P.M. module to make use of three Z.P.M.s. Pacifica stood ready to use it's stardrive to jump into Earth Orbit.
Operations on Atlantis sounded the red alert. Long Range sensors had detected a number of ships in hyperspace headed toward Earth.
Gen. O'Neill arriving in operations, "What do we have?"
"Sir, sensors have identified, thirty three Ha'taks, and 127 Al'kesh in bound for Earth." replied Walter.
"How long till they arrive?" asked O'Neill.
"Ten hours sir." replied Walter.
"Dr. McKay, are we going to be able to bring up the shield around the entire planet?" asked O'Neill.
"Working on it General. Thor and several other Asgard are helping us to get it ready." shouted back McKay.
On Odyssey Vala had narrowed the Tel'tak location down to a dozen buildings. Odyssey began beaming SG Teams to those buildings to search. SG-4 found the Tel'tak, located on it on the Smithsonian Libraries building. SG-7 located it on the top of the F.B.I. building, and SG-11 located it on top of a hotel. Atlantis was notified there was three Tel'taks, most likely all with bombs. Hammond and Daedalus came withing range, so that they could do a simultaneous beam out of all three ships in case they were trapped.
Each Tel'tak was beamed off the planet and into space, at pre-targetted coordinates, where they were destroyed with the Asgard Plasma beams. Vala continued to work with the Odyssey crew to search other locations.
Sol with a crew of another ten Asgard prepared the Beckett for launch. They had made a number of upgrades to the Beckett as well. Adding in the new Beam weapons which were not part of the ship previously, improving the shields.
Caldwell coordinating with Landry and O'Neill, "I propose Pacifica to jump in behind them, with the Odyssey, Daedalus Apollo and Hammond flanking them sir. We surround them, and activate the Hyperspace Jammers, forcing them to surrender or fight. With Pacifica, and Atlantis at full capacity on drones, it will be difficult for them. However they are bringing significant firepower with that many ships."
"Our intel we have gotten from Ginn, says they are throwing everything they have at us." explained Landry.
"Gen. Caldwell that sounds like a good plan. Col. Mitchell will be leading the squadrons of F-302's which are on standby, we will be able to put up over two hundred from all the ships in the fleet, and from here on Earth." explained O'Neill.
Woolsey asked, "Sounds like they are not a match for us?"
"We can take them that isn't a concern, they are not aware of our improvements. They will probably be able to put up over four hundred gliders with that many Ha'taks, that will complicate things. I'm worried about what kind of damage they may do if they target the Earth instead of targeting our ships." explained O'Neill.
"How long do we have?" asked Caldwell.
"Five hours." replied O'Neill, "The President has been taken to a secure location. The I.O.A. have alerted their leaders who have taken similar precautions."
"McKay and his team are rushing to be able to extend the shields of Atlantis around the entire planet." explained Landry.
Caldwell smiling, "McKay will come through, he always does."
Vala found one more Tel'tak. Like the other it was beamed into space, and destroyed as well. Vala returned to Atlantis.
"Good work Vala!" cried Landry when he saw her. Vala went to joing Teal'c and Daniel who were still talking to Ginn.
"Look I don't know what else to tell you. They have a fleet of ships ready to attack, they planted a bomb here in this place called Washington." explained Ginn.
Vala interjected, "Four bombs sweetie."
"Four bombs? They put four bombs here? I didn't know." explained Ginn.
Vala explained, "The important thing is we were able to find them and take care of them. What else do you know? Anything that could help us, because there is about to be a lot of bloodshed and it will be your people. They are not a match for the Tau'ri."
Ginn visibly scared, "All I know is Kiva wants you destroyed. I don't know why. Something about becoming the gods. He is half crazed."
"Kiva is calling the shots?" asked Vala.
"Yes." answered Ginn.
"Let her rest a few minutes." said Vala, motioning for Daniel and Teal'c to follow her out. Vala ordered a security guard to watch her in the room.
"I know Kiva, he has always been playing with a half a pint." stated Vala.
"Half a deck is the phrase." replied Daniel.
"He is extremely dangerous. He maybe crazy and dangerous, but he wouldn't throw away ships." stated Vala, "He will have a trick up his sleeve."
"What kind of trick?" asked Teal'c.
"Something nasty." replied Vala, stepping back into the room with Ginn, "In the past few weeks, have you heard of anything that got Kiva or the other leaders excited?"
"There was something about two weeks ago, but I don't know any details. They said they had the power of the gods." replied Ginn.
"They have found something of the Ancients." replied Vala.
Daniel thinking, "What if it wasn't the ancients, what if it was something of the Ori? Like a ship."
"Kiva has control of an Ori ship." stated Teal'c.
"That is not good." replied Vala, "Let's go talk to O'Neill." Heading to operations where O'Neill was.
Daniel looking at O'Neill, "We think the Lucian Alliance has an Ori ship."
"What? We've been looking for one of those since we took out the Ori, and your telling me they found one." exclaimed O'Neill, "This is why we are cleaning up all this old tech!"
"Ginn says a few weeks ago the leaders of the alliance were all excited about having the power of the gods." explained Vala, "We think that means they found an Ori ship, or at least an Ancient weapon of some sort."
O'Neill asking Walter, "How long would it take the Ori ship to get here from when they entered sensor range?"
"Less than twenty minutes sir. Their hyperspace drives are equal to our ancient drives." replied Walter.
"Twenty minutes notice. If we see it then it becomes the primary target." replied O'Neill, "I'll alert Gen. Caldwell."