This was the first full Atlantis Council Meeting.
Woosley spoke first, "Please let the record reflect Richard Woosley would be representing the humans of Earth. Bra'tac will be the Jaffa representative. Thor will represent the Asgard. Hammond will represent the Ascended. Freya is here to represent the Tok'ra. Lya representing the Nox. Finally, the Doci is representing the Ori. Command staff present is Supreme Atlantis Commander O'Neill, Supreme Fleet Commander Caldwell, Supreme Unit Commander Landry, and Alterra Administration Chief Colonel Davis. Department heads present Chief Linguist/Historian Daniel Jackson, Chief of Science Rodney McKay, Chief of Medical Carson Beckett, and Education and Agriculture Administrator Daria Voronkova. Also attending Chloe Armstrong and Camila Wray."
"I would like to open this meeting by welcoming the Doci here as the Ori Galaxy representative. I look forward to working with you and your people," greeted O'Neill.
Doci responded, "Thank you it is an honor to have a seat here."
"Mr. Woosley, could you please cover how our disclosure on Earth is going? What are all those wonderful politicians saying?" asked O'Neill.
"We are still having protests in most major cities on a daily basis. However, the crowds have been shrinking. Fortunately, the riots have come to an end, we have been very fortunate in that regard. Most protests are peaceful. The free power has gone a long way to calming many people. Some countries are still working to put in place the electrical grid for the power. The U.N. believes they have found a way to make use of the transporters. Taking the current Airports and converting them to Transport Centers. Allowing people to beam between airports directly."
"Replace planes with the Ancient transport platforms?" asked Hammond.
"Yes, the infrastructure is there. it would prevent misuse of the transporters. Proper linking of airports people would be able to travel in minutes instead of hours," replied Woosley.
"We are sure the transport pads cannot be redirected?" asked McKay.
"We are producing the transport pads to provide to Earth. They are locked to a specific site," answered Thor. The Asgard had set production of the pads in one of the small manufacturing facilities on Altera.
"Everyone is wanting to visit Altera. They are wanting to know when they can visit," replied Woosley.
"Right now we are not a tourist site. We are in the midst of a war, and that comes first," replied O'Neill.
"That is what I have told them. We don't have the facilities even in place. This isn't a theme park," replied Woosley.
"Col. Davis, could you please cover the current status of Altera?" asked O'Neill.
"Yes, sir. We currently have a population of sixty-five thousand two hundred seventy-eight," spoke Davis.
"It's eighty now, twins born this morning," interjected Beckett.
"I will add those two. Currently, we have fifty-five thousand in training and another five thousand in agriculture training. The remaining are active support staff, teams, and administration," replied Davis, "Thanks to Captain Voronkova, we are now self-sustaining in our food supply."
"We are rotating in five hundred people a week, who come in to join our training program. Those who have been here longer, train the new arrivals. After ten weeks they return to their homes and take what they have learned here back with them. Along with some equipment they learn to build and plant samples. We are already seeing our training program having an effect in Africa, and South America. In addition, a number of Jaffa have participated as well," replied Voronkova.
"This is true, a number of Jaffa from Chulak have taken part in this and they are producing food at a rate not seen among the Jaffa," replied Bra'tac.
"The Nox may have additional methods that we could add to this training," explained Lya, "In fact, we would like to send two teachers to instruct those in the program."
"That would be very welcomed," replied Voronkova.
"Fifty-five thousand recruits?" asked O'Neill.
"Yes, O'Neill. Our recruits have swollen, with over forty-five thousand Jaffa, another five thousand warriors from the Ori galaxy. Another five thousand Tau'ri," replied Bra'tac.
"What are we doing with all of these recruits?" asked O'Neill.
"Roughly half are returning home and taking leadership positions in their worlds. Those we determine that are qualified are advancing to fleet training onboard a DN-1103 or in the new F-71," replied Bra'tac.
"We have just completed the training a full complement crew for the Nemesis and Ares. Currently, the Apollo is being used for training. We have a crew in training for the Hades," informed Caldwell.
"What is the crew diversity?" asked Jackson.
"Dr. Jackson crews are made up of Jaffa, Humans, and Asgard currently," replied Caldwell, "I suspect we will Ori in the crews once they complete training."
"Let's have the Poseidon and Athena ready. I suspect we will need them soon," replied O'Neill.
"We can produce those two ships in the next couple of weeks," replied Thor.
"Next item on the Agenda BP6-3Q1. Commander Landry can you give us the status?" asked O'Neill.
"The insecticide created for these bugs has eradicated them from the surface. We have been monitoring the past few months with no sightings of additional bugs," replied Landry.
"So is it safe to assume we have eliminated all of them?" asked O'Neill.
"Our entomologists are warning that without knowing where they came from originally, they could re-emerge again," replied Landry.
"Well, we have an entire planet with a high degree of technology sitting there. We can not let it sit idle much longer before it falls into the wrong hands," replied O'Neill.
"India and China have both expressed interest in the planet to move their entire population to," replied Woosley.
"That is not going to happen," replied O'Neill.
"The alliance does not need it currently we have plenty of room here in Altera," replied Landry.
"Which is why I am pondering the Jaffa," replied O'Neill.
"The Jaffa?" asked Bra'tac.
"The Jaffa have no single homeworld they are scattered across hundreds of worlds. They are getting a decent size security force in place that could protect this planet. Would not a single homeworld give the Jaffa a helpful boost?" asked O'Neill.
"This planet would provide us the needed infrastructure to advance our race. This would be a considerable boost to the Jaffa. Is this the will of the council?" asked Bra'tac.
"Master Bra'tac, the goal of the Atlantis Council is the good of all races in the galaxies we control. The Jaffa have asked for little beyond the trentonin they must take. Advancing the Jaffa has been a question many have pondered how best to do. Commander O'Neill has suggested this, and I one believe this is the correct step," replied Thor.
"The Jaffa as a race are finding new paths and new destinies for their people. As you continue to do this, you will need the advanced infrastructure to further support this. I also agree with Commander O'Neill on this recommendation," replied Lya.
Freya spoke next, "The Tok'ra also agree with this decision."
All other representatives at the meeting were all in agreement with the exception of Woosley.
"Mr. Woosley, your not in agreement?" asked O'Neill.
"I agree, I'm just wondering how long I will have to listen to China and India on this," Woosley replied.
"Not as long as if one of them had been choosen," replied O'Neill.
"That is true," smirked Woosley.
"Then it's settled, the council will work with Master Bra'tac on the take over BP6-3Q1," replied O'Neill.
"I believe our next item of business is the Ori galaxy," replied Landry.
"Doci, as we had discussed we are pleased to welcome you to our alliance. We would like to construct a ship similar to Pacifica for the Ori galaxy. We would be placing a DN-1103 in the near future, is that acceptable to you, and the council?" asked O'Neill.
"That would be a most welcome step. Providing security to our worlds," replied Doci, "We have heard of a few rebellious groups forming."
"Now we are not going to be there to put down anyone who doesn't follow along," replied Caldwell.
"These are groups who are attacking other worlds, that are defenseless," replied Doci.
"In that case then yes we can do something about that," replied Caldwell.
"I will add that to the building list as well," replied Thor.
"Can the Asgard truly build these so fast?" asked Doci.
"Nanites in a time dilation field allow us to build rapidly as long as materials are available. I suspect we could have the DN-1103's in two weeks and the new station a month later," replied Thor.
Teyla entered the council room. She seemed anxious. She had been splitting her time between PJ-1 and Corlan. She had found the people of the Pegasus galaxy turned to hear for leadership. She was liking the feeling it brought.
"Teyla, excellent timing. Please come over before the council," ordered O'Neill.
"May I say I am not for sure what I have done, to be summoned before the council. I can assure you I intended no harm," spoke Teyla.
"Teyla why are you nervous?" asked Landry.
"This council represents the people of five different galaxies. The very best of all those galaxies," replied Teyla.
"Wrong. We represent the significant number of people from four galaxies. We don't have anyone here who represents the Pegasus galaxy," replied Woosley.
"I thought you did that, or Commander O'Neill," replied Teyla.
"Actually no on both accounts. The council has spoken on this matter in the past. Teyla we would like to request you to sit on the Atlantis Council representing the people of Corlan, the refuges from Pegasus," replied O'Neill.
"Me?" asked Teyla.
"Teyla you have shown amazing leadership skills in the evacuation. The people of Corlan know you, and they respect you. You also know the people of this council," replied Lya.
"Thank you, I would be honored," replied Teyla. Davis had pulled over a chair for Teyla to sit in.
"We are flying today. What else is on the agenda?" asked O'Neill.
"I would like to bring up the situation the Tok'ra are in?" asked Freya.
"By all means," replied O'Neill.
"Thanks to your efforts the Tok'ra can reproduce once again. However, we are struggling to find hosts. I was hoping the council could help in some fashion," replied Freya.
"I have taken this discussion to the United Nations here on Earth. They have not been able to reach an agreement. Bickering and mistrust between the countries do not help," replied Woosley.
"The Nox would have no suitable hosts," replied Lya.
"The Jaffa would never return to symbiotes," replied Bra'tac.
"I may have a solution," replied Teyla.
"You do?" asked Freya.
"Many of the planets in the Pegasus galaxy were extremely poor. They lacked medicine. Even here on Corlan, as much medical care, as they have received, some are beyond the care of medicine. Would your symbiotes not be able to heal, or extend the life of many of these individuals?" asked Teyla.
"In many cases yes they would," replied Freya.
"You are going to try to sell people on sharing a body? You've picked a heck of an issue to push among your people first," replied O'Neill.
"Consider this, the people of Pegasus have spent years fearing to lose what life they had to the wraith. Now they have an opportunity to extend their life with the Tok'ra," replied Teyla.
"Teyla this would be a great service to the Tok'ra," replied Freya.
"Freya, they must be given all information about becoming a host, before any implantations," replied O'Neill.
"We will make sure they understand all aspects of it before it occurs," replied Freya.
"If that issue is settled. I would like to bring up our debate on the Wraith," replied Lya.
"Here we go again," replied Woosley.
"Mr. Woosley you have made your position very clear. We should do nothing and let them die," replied Lya, "That is not the way of my people. Since we can help them, we should."
"You want to send them people to feed on?" asked Teyla.
"No Teyla, we have perfected the Wraith Retro-virus. We just need to do a few small trials, but it looks promising. It will remove their feeding gland, and fully re-activate their digestive system," replied Beckett.
"They would no longer be able to feed upon humans?" asked Teyla.
"That is correct. They would no longer pose a threat to humans," replied Lya.
"I will say it again, you may take away how they eat and give them a new way, but they still can not be trusted," replied Woosley.
"Teyla what is your thought on this matter?" asked Lya.
"I agree with Mr. Woosley they have proven to be manipulative and often deceitful. Even when we are trying to help them. However the change to remove any threat of them feeding in the future is something I must consider," replied Teyla.
"So we give them the treatment. Then what?" asked Woosley.
"We keep them isolated like they are now. We provide them with food and resources to care for themselves. Then we leave them alone. How will this affect their lifespans?" asked Teyla.
"Their lifespans I believe would be shortened to something in the three hundred to four hundred year range," replied Beckett.
"We know we can not trust the wraith as they are today. We remove their feeding and allow them to grow as a species. It will take several generations but hopefully, they will change their ways," spoke Teyla.
Woosley called for a vote on the issue. Woosley, Bra'tac, and Freya were against, while Lya, Teyla, Thor, and Doci were in favor. Another hour went by as details were discussed in the end Bra'tac and Freya consented it was a good plan. Dr. Beckett would lead a medical team with Col. Ellis and the Ares providing security and support.
"Dr. Jackson could you enlighten us with what has been found on Destiny?" asked O'Neill.
"First off Dr. Simpson and Dr. Rush continue to repair the ship. Engines and shields are at one hundred percent. Weapon systems are at twenty-five percent. We have access to forty-five percent of the ship. Hull breaches and broken doors prevent access to a number of compartments. Estimates, as I have been told, is it will take another three weeks before we have full access," replied Jackson.
"That matches with Col. Mitchell's report. Dr. Jackson, please give us what you have learned about these drones?" asked Caldwell.
"Col. Lorne was able to bring one on board the Hades for investigation. As I have conferred with Thor here, we believe the Furlings created the system. Thor has identified a potential world for the Furlings. He is working on investigation further into the planet," replied Daniel.
"We have sent a number of automated probes to the planet through the Stargate to investigate. We have learned there is a security system in place. Anything going past one hundred seventy-eight of your feet is shot down. We are creating a new probe to attempt a further investigation. Once we know more we will determine if it is possible to send a team to the planet. Visual data returned appears to indicate the planet has been decimated in a battle," replied Thor.
"We fear that this drone system is some sort of automated defense system the Furlings created, that attacks any perceived advanced technology. If this is the case we do not know how many of these drones and command ships exist, and nobody may be available to control them," replied Jackson.
"We have an unknown, but a limited quantity of these drones that could exist in the three galaxies?" asked O'Neill.
"No. The furlings were very adept at automation. It is very likely they created facilities isolated from their homeworld to create the command ships and drones," replied Thor.
"Wait you're saying they could have a base out there manufacturing these continually?" asked Caldwell.
"Yes," chimed Thor and Jackson.
"Dr. McKay and Thor, we need to devote any resources needed to crack their command code and to find this base if it exists. A weapon system without any control is dangerous," ordered O'Neill.
"Dr. Zalenka and myself will join the team to investigate the technology," replied Dr. McKay.
"Now Dr. Jackson what about Destiny's mission?" asked O'Neill.
"As we already knew it was built to investigate the signal in the background radiation across the universe. What we have learned is the stargates are being used as a massive radio antenna array. Each stargate that is being added increases the view of the overall array. However, it appears the seeder ships have slowed down as it appears many are no longer placing stargates or are destroyed. Destiny uses the information from this array to determine its course. We are trying to unlock the systems to identify where the final target is, however that part of the Destiny computer system is extremely secure and has prevented us from accessing," replied Daniel.
"Is there anything we can do to speed it up?" asked O'Neill.
"I do not believe we can. It's using data from the Stargate array to direct it. As it collects more and more data it's making course corrections. We still have much to learn on it and need to study everything there longer," replied Jackson.
"Keep studying and let us know if you need anything science, linguistics, or anything else," replied O'Neill, "Everyone in this room understands the importance of work."
"Perhaps everyone else understands, but could you enlighten me?" asked Teyla.
"Primus and I discussed this in length. We believe there is something to this signal. It could lead us to something that could help us with our war with the Old Ones. We've learned there are greater ascended beings. Such as the Magister Tenebis, the old ones fear him, but he has not been seen in millions of years. We are speculating this signal could lead us something or someone," replied O'Neill.
"I have spoken to many of the ascended Ancients, none of them have ever heard of Magister Tenebis. They have only had dealings with the Old Ones. They believe it's possible that something older than them could exist," replied Hammond.
"Dr. McKay what do you have to report?" asked O'Neill.
"The astrophysics would very much like to have Midway upgraded to an observatory. It will provide them with un-obstructed views around the universe," replied McKay.
"We are designing a new station, with a large portion dedicated for an observatory. We have delayed it's construction as we make some advances needed for the observatory," replied Thor.
"In addition, we have created a download connection from Primus to Atlantis. We are receiving significant data bursts each day. There is some fascinating insight into black hole formation and dimensional planes. Dr. Miller is studying the data further, looking for uses and advantages we can use with the Old Ones," replied McKay.
"Let us know if she finds anything," replied O'Neill.
"In addition, I'm nearing completion of the Altera upgrades. The remaining ten percent incomplete is residential areas. It should be complete within the next two weeks. We have discovered a number of facilities such as the Museum, multiple factories, warehouses still stocked, and a number of entertainment facilities," replied McKay.
"Excellent news," replied Landry.
"Mostly everyone is playing catchup. We've been given so much new information we are working as fast as we can to understand it all," replied McKay.
Rest of the afternoon was spent hearing about individual science projects, and medical projects from Dr. McKay and Dr. Beckett. O'Neill was excited when the meeting finally came to a close. He returned to his quarters to see Carter. It was her last night on shore leave. The Nemesis would be embarking on a trip to the Ori galaxy, to make their presence known around the Ori galaxy, then with a jump around the Ida galaxy. The goal was to make their presence known.
"Nice to finally see you! Meeting go that long?" asked Carter and O'Neill entered.
"Oh yeah, it went that long, and then some. When McKay was talking I started to think I was in a time loop again," replied O'Neill.
"That boring?" asked Carter.
"Probably not to you, but to me yeah boring," replied O'Neill. as he took her in his arms to kiss.
"I have some dinner prepared for us," replied Carter as she broke from the kiss.
"We have a kitchen?" asked O'Neill, "A grill?"
"No actually I had Avidan beam up some food from the mess hall," replied Carter, seeing the disappointment on Jack's face, "I got plenty of blue jell-o."
A grin perked up on O'Neill, "That's why I love you!"
The two settled down for a nice dinner and sometime alone before another mission.
Becket was meeting Porter in the mess hall for their usual dinner they shared each night, "Maybe we should try to get away from here for dinner one night?"
"Want to fly us to someplace just to eat?" asked Porter.
"I was thinking more like a vacation together. Some place where we can be alone," replied Beckett.
"Oh a vacation together, I've never been to Figi," replied Porter.
"Figi? I can do Figi, if I bring my sunscreen," replied Beckett.
Porter laughing, "As long as I get to put it on you!"
Beckett smiling, maybe this relationship was going slow, but it was progressing and it was nice.
Elsewhere Sheppard, Ronon, Teal'c, and Adams were sitting down to watch a football game.
"I do not understand, what is the fun in watching this? Wouldn't it be more fun to be out there fighting?" asked Ronon.
"Indeed!" replied Teal'c.
"They are not fighting! This is football, it's a game of strategy and strength," replied Sheppard.
"Teal'c you have been here how many years and still don't appreciate football?" asked Adams.
"Indeed," replied Teal'c.
Master Bra'tac had returned to Dakara to meet with the Jaffa Council immediately.
"What is it you wish to tell us now from the Tau'ri?" asked Yat'yir.
"The Atlantis Council has given us a planet," replied Bra'tac.
"Oh, how nice of them. Should we get down on our knees to worship them now?" replied Yat'yir.
"You speak in sarcasm and cynicism when it is not befitting. Hear me out my fellow Jaffa," replied Bra'tac.
U'kin spoke up, "Master Bra'tac has never been one to be excited, yet I see an underlying excitement in him today. Please tell us more."
"Indeed, the Atlantis council calls the planet BP6-3Q1. it is an advanced world with technology that has not been fully explored by the Tau'ri or any of the Atlantis Council. The planet was once infested with dangerous insects, that nearly killed Teal'c. They have worked diligently to remove these insects to make the planet safe. They have done so. They have offered the planet to the Jaffa, so that we may have a central place of power," replied Bra'tac.
"So they use us as cannon fodder to see if these insects return?" asked Yat'yir.
"As I have said they have worked diligently to eradicate them. They also have a cure for Jaffa against the sting, they give us freely. This is a world with advanced technology that needs to be studied. Cities built around the world, and transportation systems between them. Large enough to easily handle one billion Jaffa. I invite this council to come see for yourself what can be ours," replied Bra'tac.
"Are there any conditions they place on us?" asked Cha'ra.
"Only that we secure the planet, and defend it. If needed we can call upon the Atlantis Council for aid," replied Bra'tac.
"Then I for one will go see it with you," replied Cha'ra.
"As will I," replied Rak'nor.
"Someone with reason had better go as well," replied Yat'yir.
"If reason is needed then I will go," replied U'kin.
A few hours later, the Jaffa council walked out the Stargate on BP6-3Q1.