The sun had just crested the eastern horizon light was hitting the main spire first. On Atlantis, things had been calm overnight SG-3 and SG-5 had returned. Rodney McKay had been in his lab working the night away, working on designs for an Arcturus Warhead. McKay had been surprised when Gen. O'Neill had given him the assignment. This was something he never expected to work on again, with the N.I.G., but making it into a weapon to fight the wraith was something he had not envisioned. He needed to get this done as soon as possible, as he had been given the task of creating nanites for construction purposes. Gen. O'Neill had given him very strict requirements on what they could or could not do. McKay had a sense he was being watched at times since he started on the Arcturus warhead. He smiled thinking of the looks on the wraith's faces if they knew what was coming at him.
Rodney McKay had been in his lab working the night away, working on designs for an Arcturus Warhead. McKay had been surprised when Gen. O'Neill had given him the assignment. This was something he never expected to work on again, with the N.I.G., but making it into a weapon to fight the wraith was something he had not envisioned. He needed to get this done as soon as possible, as he had been given the task of creating nanites for construction purposes. Gen. O'Neill had given him very strict requirements on what they could or could not do. McKay had a sense he was being watched at times since he started on the Arcturus warhead. He smiled thinking of the looks on the wraith's faces if they knew what was coming at him.
Zalenka was an early riser today. Grabbing breakfast in the mess hall with Parks. He enjoyed her company as she like Dr. Miller didn't have the attitude that many of the other scientists had. Zalenka had been tasked with creating a Mark X warhead an upgrade to the Mark IX. The difficult part was to increase the yield while maintaining the stability of the Naquadria, which was inherently unstable. He had an idea overnight that he wanted to run through the Atlantis computers to simulate the results on. Using a dual compression technique. The first would compress the plutonium, and a mere nanosecond later it would compress the Naquadria around the plutonium, using a shaped charges. He was hopefully this technique would provide a way to increase the yield as needed.,
Down in operations, Sgt. Walter was arriving to take command of operations. Overnight reports just showed where SG-3 and SG-5 had returned uneventfully. That was how he liked his gateroom run. He looked over today's schedule PJ-1 and PJ-2 were due to travel off-world to scout out a planet with substantial amounts of Neutronium, Naquadah, and Trinium. He knew Gen. O'Neill had some big plans, and couldn't wait to see what it would offer. He was sipping on his coffee, watching the factory displays. The BC-306 was nearing completion, He had heard that a new bigger design would be started immediately after it was completed. Then in the smaller factories, it was producing the mobile suits at a substantial pace.
Thor like many of the Asgard had not slept all night. He had been reviewing schematics on various designs of defensive satellites. He wanted something far more advanced than the repository had. He felt he owed so much to General O'Neill and the people of Earth. They had saved their species when they have given up. Some of the Asgard were feeling like subjects to the humans. Thor had a few ideas, he hoped would help alleviate this from the minds of the Asgard. He knew O'Neill had asked Dr. McKay to create nanites with the programming for collecting resources and constructing a new City Ship. Thor intended to ask for a City Ship for the Asgard, with a few modifications more suited for them. Thor wanted the Asgard and Humans of Earth to reach a level of friendship beyond that of the Alliance of Four races. He looked out his window over the city of Atlantis, the Humans of Earth had taken the role of 5th race seriously. They had helped their allies, in ways even the Asgard had been unable to do so.
Down in the basement, Daniel Jackson was reviewing all the research on the Ascended Plane, he was desperate to find any and all knowledge he could. Vala was asleep in a cot, she had set up in his lab. Daniel took a minute to take her in. He admired her spirit, and her fun side, that he need to bring him out of despairs when they struck. He knew in time he would be able to share everything with her, but that would have to wait. She always seemed to have her secrets, and he realized Jack had some clues to what they were. The research was paying off. It appeared the Ascended Plane, was believe to be a different dimension, however accessing that dimension was not easy. Moros had developed a device for shifting dimensions but that was to a single dimension. Accessing the dimension for the Ascended Plane was considerably more difficult. Apparently accessing each dimension was different. He needed to learn more about this, and how to access that dimension.
Gen. O'Neill made his way to his office. He had no meetings today, no I.O.A., not even the President. He had time to pursue a few things. At least that is what he thought till he approached the door to his office, and found Dr. Rush, Col. Davis, and Dr. Keller standing outside his door. Upon seeing him he heard, "I need to talk to you!", "It's urgent!" and "This is important!"
"OK. Col. Davis, you get my time first," ordered O'Neill, motioning for him to enter the office.
"General, we have heard back from the Hammond. P2R-349 produced a few usable pieces of technology. A frequency modulator, that Col. Carter was excited over, and some sort of energy transfer beam." explained Davis.
"Great, that is urgent why?" asked O'Neill.
"That wasn't, but as asked the Hammond stopped over at BP6-3Q1, and conducted scans. They found the planet has about five hundred cities each capable of supporting between two to three million each, for a population of one and half billion people. Sensors showed over a thousand of the power plants, and they investigated a number of them using kinos and found them all to be infested with the insects." explained Davis, "The Hammond is en route back to Earth now. They should arrive in eight hours."
"Excellent, now if we could call Orkin to take care of those bugs." replied O'Neill.
Davis laughing, "Wish it was that easy sir. Dr. Redden seemed to think she could exterminate them."
"This could speed up disclosure. The I.O.A. hasn't made up their minds on it. They are still trying to figure out how to decide who gets to relocate. India, China, and Russia have all three offered to move their entire countries." explained O'Neill.
"They want to move their entire country? All the people?" asked Davis.
O'Neill smirking, "Yes crazy huh? But it's being considered. Dropping the population here by a billion would be big on Earth resources."
"That's all I have sir." replied Davis.
"Thank you, Colonel. Please send in Dr. Keller, let's see what she has," ordered O'Neill.
Davis exited the office, directing Dr. Keller in.
"General O'Neill, nice to see you!" greeted Keller.
"Dr. Keller, just want to say Congratulations again!" exclaimed O'Neill.
"Thank you, General. I'm thankful your willing to accommodate our plans to have the wedding here," explained Keller.
O'Neill smiling, "Think nothing of it. Now, what is so urgent?"
"We have a Goa'uld sir." explained Keller.
"What?" asked O'Neill.
"Sir I was working on the biomedical sensors. Adding in diseases and things we have the Repository of Knowledge doesn't have the information on. As you know we've been scanning for Goa'uld for some time, but that has been with Naquadah in the person's system. I added just the base DNA from the Goa'uld Queen that PJ-1 brought back from P3X-888. Scanners immediately identified a sequence in Novak." explained Keller.
"Novak? How the hell is that possible?" asked O'Neill.
"I don't know sir, but it's missing the naquadah." answered Keller.
O'Neill picking up his communicator, "Operations lock down the base, isolate all personal immediately to their area immediately, say we have a toxic substance that must be cleaned up. Allow SG-1 and only SG-1 freedom to move. Is Freya back on base?"
The city was going into immediate lock down mode, shields were raised.
Walter over the communicator, "Sir as you ordered. She returned yesterday sir."
Next, he called Mitchell, "Col. Mitchell, bring SG-1 to my office immediately. Contact Walter to get access."
"Next time Doctor lead with we have Goa'uld on base." explained O'Neill.
"Sorry sir." explained Keller.
Next over the communicator, "Freya, we're going to need you to get ready to extract a Goa'uld from Novak. SG-1 will bring her to your lab."
Five minutes later, SG-1 was entering O'Neill's office, followed by Landry "General why are we locked down."
"Keller!" ordered O'Neill.
"Medical sensors that sweep the city detected a Goa'uld in Novak." explained Keller.
"What?" exclaimed Mitchell.
Daniel asked, "How is that possible she doesn't travel off-world?"
"First thing first, find Novak, take her to Freya and have that thing removed and destroy it. Then we'll figure out how this happened. I do not want that thing leaving this base." ordered O'Neill.
"Yes Sir!" replied Mitchell.
"Gen. Landry, can you head up an investigation into this?" asked O'Neill.
"Yes sir I certainly will!" exclaimed Landry.
"Dr. Keller go with Landry and fill him in on the rest," ordered O'Neill. Landry and Keller headed off to his office.
Dr. Rush leaned in, "My turn General?"
"Sorry Dr. Rush, things have gotten a bit difficult. What have you got?" asked O'Neill, wishing he had been able to use the transporter.
"I've been studying this pattern in the background radiation. I believe it's coordinates," answered Rush.
"Coordinates to what or where?" asked O'Neill.
"That I don't know sir, I'm still trying to work out the exact coordinates and where it would be." replied Rush.
O'Neill thinking, "Daniel would be a good one to discuss this with. He is great at deciphering things."
"I will do that sir." answered Rush.
"Dr. Rush, good work." replied O'Neill.
"Thank you sir!" replied Rush, heading out to nowhere since everything was locked down.
SG-1 moved to Freya's lab.
"Freya are you ready for Novak?" asked Mitchell.
Freya answered, "Yes Col. Mitchell. If you could stun I can safely remove the Goa'uld."
"Shouldn't we be going to where Novak is?" asked Hailey.
"Teal'c be ready to stun her. Just watch!" grinned Mitchell, "Avidan!" A holographic image of Novak appeared before them.
"Why did you say Avidan? And you realize that is a hologram of Novak?" asked Jackson.
"Please beam Lindsey Novak here." ordered Mitchell.
A beam of white light appeared in front of them, standing there was Novak. Teal'c immediately stunned her.
"Avidan is the activation command for the hologram interface." explained Mitchell.
"You know Avidan is Goa'uld for Gods are just?" asked Jackson.
"Indeed," said Teal'c.
"That would make sense since Novak set that up." explained Mitchell.
"Interesting, so when were you going to share this hologram interface and you could transport people around?" asked Hailey.
"Maybe we should address Novak first?" asked Teal'c.
Freya directed them to place Novak on the table. Novak was secured to the table to prevent escape. Freya was quickly able to remove the symbiote. Teal'c used his Zak'ni'katel to disintegrate the Goa'uld. O'Neill was contacted and the lockdown was released. Novak was transferred to the Medical Bay for observation.
Ronon and Larrin were on the training pier with their recruits. Larrin was teaching hand to hand fighting techniques using the Body Armor developed by Hlin. Larrin was currently sparring with O'vac one of the Jaffa recruits. It had taken the Jaffa a few weeks to really start to get the hang of things. This training was vastly different from anything the Jaffa had done. Lt. Adams had gone a long way to helping O'vac make the adjustments, and he, in turn, helped the other Jaffa. For the Jaffa it was more on mental training instead of physical training. Larrin had quickly adapted to training. O'vac and Larrin had been circling. He was not going to make a mistake and move in too quickly. He saw Ronon move to the edge of the padding. He kept his distance from Larrin, taunting her. Larrin was seeing O'vac make several critical mistakes, she was disappointed. As O'vac stepped in front of Ronon with his back turned, he gave it one second and dropped to the ground. Ronon's kick missed O'vac and connected with Larrin who had initiated a charge to match Ronon's kick. O'vac spun on a knee and flipped over on Larrin, grabbing and pinning her to the ground.
"Well done O'vac." replied Ronon.
"You can let me go now!" exclaimed Larrin. O'vac released her, standing she had a very bloody face. It appeared she probably had a broken nose.
"You better go have that looked at," explained Ronon.
Larrin left glaring at Ronon and O'vac.
"I think we both might be in trouble," stated O'vac.
Ronon replied, "She understands... grenade!" as a stun grenade landed at O'vac and Ronon's feet, taking them down.
Ten minutes later Ronon and O'vac were coming too.
"What happened?" asked Ronon.
One of the recruits said, "I believe Larrin, tossed a stun grenade on maximum setting at you too."
"Aren't these suits supposed to counter the stun?" asked O'vac.
"They weaken it, and if that was on maximum, without these suits we would have been out for hours." replied Ronon.
"Think she's over the broken nose?" asked O'vac.
"No," replied Ronon.
McKay, Miller, and Zalenka were having lunch together.
"So what do they have you working on Jeannie?" asked McKay.
"Your wedding mainly." replied Miller.
"Really? You don't have some massive assignment from the General?" asked McKay.
"Gen. O'Neill said to do what I needed to do for it. Our biologist are replanting that garden on the rooftop, and it will beautiful in time for the wedding," replied Miller.
"That sounds great! I've noticed plants have been appearing in the old gardens around the city. It's nice to see." replied Zalenka.
"Hmm no citrus trees right?" asked McKay.
"They are planting an entire grove," kidded Miller.
"Funny! You're kidding right?" asked McKay.
"Yes it's flowers," replied Jeannie.
"I created a light show making use of the city shields." explained McKay.
"That should be interesting to see," replied Zalenka.
"Have you asked Sheppard to be your best man yet?" asked Miller.
"Well...yes...no. I will!" answered McKay.
That's when Sheppard stepped into the mess hall, "Rodney care to join us on our mission?"
"Mission? Oh yeah we're scouting another planet, is it that time?" asked McKay.
"Yes Rodney." replied Sheppard.
Rodney hurrying to the Jumper Bay.
Ten minutes later PJ-1 entering the gate to search P4R-169 for resources.
"So the basic idea is your going to build nanites that will be placed here, to build a new city ship?" asked Sheppard.
McKay answering, "Yes if we find a large enough deposit of Trinium, and Neutronium then yes that is the plan."
"Why are we looking at another city ship, when we do not even have Pacifica and Atlantis fully populated?" asked Teyla.
"Don't let Ronon and Teal'c get any new designs for a training course on it, or nobody will make it through the recruiting process," replied Adams.
"Gen. O'Neill has some plan to expand the human race out far beyond what we have now," answered Sheppard.
"Sensor readings are showing this planet to be ideal for it. We're looking at enough Trinium and Neutronium on this planet to build twenty city ships," replied McKay.
Later when Novak was awake.
Landry asked, "What can you tell me?"
"Sir the last thing I remember clearly was working in the Jumper Bay. PJ-1 had just landed I was working on the next Puddle Jumper to theirs. I felt a sting in the back of my neck." answered Novak.
"Anything you can tell us about the Goa'uld?" asked Landry.
"Not much sir. It didn't seem to know very much," answered Novak.
"Get some rest. Dr. Keller is going to look after you and possible sedate me if I keep asking more questions," replied Landry.
Landry went to meet Col. Sheppard.
"Are you sure you didn't bring any Goa'uld back with you from P3X-888?" asked Landry.
"No Sir, Loki beamed a queen into containment took the DNA sample and beamed it back out." replied Sheppard, "Wait, sir we had them jumping out of the water at the ship as we were flying around. Could one of them have hung on and came through the gate?"
"That is a good possibility." replied Landry.
Vala was in the mess hall getting some lunch with Daniel, as they were getting their food, a flash of light and four empty Jell-O bowls appeared on the Counter.
"Does that happen often?" asked Vala.
"The disappearing Jell-O? Yes daily, several bowls will disappear just like that, and sometime later they will all reappear." explained the corporal, "We don't ask and we don't want to know."
"That would be Jack O'Neill," explained Jackson.
"So when is SG-1 going off world again? I haven't heard a single thing," asked Vala.
"Strangely I'm not sure. Teal'c is dealing with the Jaffa, Mitchell is doing research with Sheppard, and Hailey is doing something in Carter's Lab," answered Jackson.
"I'm getting bored," explained Vala.
"Maybe you should ask Gen. O'Neill if he needs anything," answered Jackson, knowing a bored Vala was not good for anyone.
"I'll do that," replied Vala, "Now what are we doing this weekend?"
"Well I understand Wormhole Extreme is coming out with a new movie," replied Jackson.
Over on Pacifica, Gen. Caldwell, Dr. Simpson, and Sol were meeting to discuss the expansion of the shipyard facilities. Sol had produced a hologram of Pacifica following the changes. It appeared before them Additional supports around the central spire, with two additional levels of piers one in the middle and one at the very top of the spire.
"As you can see each level will have three drydocks on them, level two is nearing completion and level three will not take that much longer. We are nearly complete with the neutrino-ion generator. It will be the same size as the one on Atlantis. In addition, we are creating a new facility for the creation of drones. we will be capable of producing fifty thousand drones in a single day with the new facilities. Docking stations will remain scattered around the piers as they currently are." explained Sol.
"How are you refreshing the atmosphere?" asked Caldwell.
"Once construction is complete we will bring soil and plants from Earth to Pacifica. Using the artificial gravity piers two and three will have an underside that will be completely green," answered Sol, "In addition, we have air filtration that will filter the air and maintain a stable level of breathable air."
"Those piers won't pose a risk of collapse due to the modifications of the artificial gravity, but what if we loose power?" asked Simpson.
"Shields would be down, that would mean no atmosphere for anyone. The station is not currently capable of maintaining an internal pressure without the shield. We are working to alter the designs to make the base sealable. Without power the artificial gravity and the loss of gravity as a hole would preserve those piers," answered Sol.
"Gen. Caldwell we can go over any aspects of the design that you would like but I have reviewed and these plans are solid," informed Simpson.
"Thank you, Doctor. Sol, I thank you and the Asgard for the work you are doing here," said Caldwell.
"You are most welcome General Caldwell. The Asgard owe you a debt that can not easily be repaid, we will do all we can. You have given us a new chance at a life we once knew and opened entirely new areas of study." explained Sol.
"Construction of the CC-307 is underway, the next shipyard ready in another week. Our Earth Force will be growing. The next question is where will we get the commanders for these ships." informed Caldwell.
"General Caldwell if I may be so bold. Several Asgard have experience captaining ships of these nature," explained Sol.
"I have certainly thought of that. I've also talked to Gen. O'Neill and Thor on this subject. I believe Thor may be made commander of the EX-310 when it comes online. I do believe you are being considered for command of a special project. Do not tell Thor, I believe Gen. O'Neill wants to surprise him, with both of those pieces of information," explained Caldwell.
"Interesting I will remain quiet on this subject for the time," answered Sol.
"What about the integration of the systems from Atlantis? Are those upgrades complete?" asked Caldwell.
"The interface of Pacifica's database with the Asgard Core, is complete, in addition, the link between Pacifica and Atlantis is complete as well. However, it will take another three days before the A.I. is fully updated from Atlantis. Security concerns we will not have the Repository of Knowledge here on Pacifica. We will be able to query Atlantis for the information, however," explained Sol, "In addition, we have the new training facility completed in next two weeks."
That night Gen. O'Neill was meeting Thor for dinner, Col. Carter was going to join them when the Hammond returned from it's mission that night.
"Thor it's good to sit and just talk for once." explained O'Neill.
"Yes, it is good. Not having to save the galaxy today." joked Thor.
"So Loki is going to be a dad?" asked O'Neill.
"Yes O'Neill, along with four other Asgard," replied Thor.
"Four other Asgard?" asked O'Neill.
"Yes we have five Asgard that is with child as you say," explained Thor.
"I see you're starting to get a better grasp on our Earth phrases," answered O'Neill.
"It is considerably complex. Many subtleties, in your language. It's no wonder you have had the wars between your nations that you have had," explained Thor.
"Yup your right on that," replied O'Neill. A beam of white light appeared next to them, as Col. Carter appeared.
"Hi, Thor! Hi General," smirked Carter.
"Welcome Col. Carter, it is good to see you. Please join us," greeted Thor.
"General I hear I will be Earthbound for the next three weeks. The first three BC-306's will be completed. Ellis, Lorne and myself will be given them to field test, prior to our return to Pegasus," informed Carter.
"Yes, I have heard that from Gen. Caldwell. I'll have to buy that man a beer next time he is on Earth," replied O'Neill.
"General I was asked to inform you that P4R-169 was a go," informed Carter.
"Cool! That means I have news for you Thor," informed O'Neill.
"News? I was not aware of a mission to P4R-169 what is the significance?" asked Thor.
"P4R-169 is planet rich in Trinium, and Neutronium. Dr. McKay will be creating a large number of nanites that are controlled by an Asgard Core. The Asgard core will be setup on that planet to control the nanites and run a time dilation field. It will be accelerating time to something like twenty years every hour. We will be able to create a City Ship on the planet in less than a day," explained O'Neill.
"That is wonderful news, O'Neill. I fail to see how this relates to me," stated Thor.
"Woolsey and I have talked, we will be turning this city ship over to Sol to command," explained O'Neill, "Because we will be giving command of the first EX-310 to you."
"I do not understand, these are both new ships and designs why would you turn them over to the Asgard?" asked Thor.
"For starters, you all need a home and independence. We have made a significant jump thanks to you. Sol and yourself will be in command however you will each report to me," explained O'Neill, "I'll be coordinating everyone's efforts across everything. You and Sol will be granted authority equivalent to General in the Air Force. It will give you a significant level of autonomy."
"O'Neill, once again you have proven you are a true friend to the Asgard. I asked to meet with you over dinner to discuss access to our own city ship in the future. I understand it is a custom for humans of your worlds to make arrangements in such manner. Instead, I find you are already ahead of me. I understand the City Ship, why are you giving me command of the EX-310?" asked Thor.
"Thor buddy, the Asgard gave us a significant help when we needed it, now it's our turn to pay back. The people of Earth and the Asgard will always remain true friends as long as I breathe," explained O'Neill, "McKay said it will take approximately two months to produce the number of nanites that will be required, once he makes the necessary changes. That will give you time to work with Sol and complete the designs of the City Ship for the Asgard. Just remember I will also be stationing humans there with you under your all's command. Your getting command of the EX-310 because this is an exploration vessel and designed to distribute SuperGates into other Galaxies. I couldn't think of anyone else better to put in command. Also, you won't be going very far away until we have the SD-312 created. That way if you need help we have a ship capable of reaching you."
"Congratulations Thor, I'm honestly jealous. You will be seeing things neither of our races has seen," explained Carter.
Elsewhere in a private conference room, Col. Sheppard and Col. Mitchell were meeting to discuss their ideas.
"So Mitchell have you come up with any new ideas?" asked Sheppard.
Mitchell responded, "I was thinking about Kinos, if we could phase one and have it pass freely through walls in ships or bases while providing us intel, that would be useful."
"Not a bad idea, wonder if we can receive the information from it when it's shifted. That's a problem for McKay and his team," replied Sheppard, "I was thinking about this Tok'ra Locator. Wondering if we could create a delivery system to plant one on ships that we want to track."
"That would have been useful when dealing with the Lucian Alliance," explained Mitchell.
"Don't know about you but not really coming up with any new ideas," explained Sheppard.
"Yeah the Asgard have stolen most of the ones I was thinking about," replied Mitchell.
"The General is going to expect something more from us," explained Sheppard.
Mitchell grinning, "Well let's see what we can come up with."