Janus walked across the gateroom to stand before O'Neill and Thor.
"Did I miss something?" asked Janus.
Thor and O'Neill looked at each other and shook their heads.
"So you figured out a weapon against the ascended?" asked O'Neill.
"Yes I have, and we need to speak," replied Janus.
"Shall I contact the other commanders?" asked Thor.
"Yes and thanks! Also, Thor could you secure Janus's Lab?" replied O'Neill.
"I will see to it everything in his lab is secure and properly handled," explained Thor.
"Good, wouldn't want those weapon plans for the Dakara weapon to fall into the wrong hands. Nor the anti-ori device," replied O'Neill.
Thor set into motion summoning the council and commanders for an immediate meeting. Knowing this would take at least two hours for everyone to gather, he went to Janus's lab. Janus, O'Neill and himself were the only ones with access to this lab, thanks to his phase shifting technology. Thor looked over Janus's lab. He found the Anti-Ori weapon and the plans for the Dakara superweapon. Thor pulled out a device and aimed it at the anti-ori weapon, it was dematerialized. Then he proceeded to do the same to the Dakara superweapon plans.
Exiting the lab, Thor deactivated the phase shifting technology. Heading straight to the Stargate, he returned to Othalla, before quickly returning for the council meeting.
Two hours after Janus returned, gathered in the conference room, was O'Neill, Thor, Lya, Bra'tac, Teyla, Doci, Hammond, Landry, Caldwell, Freya, Janus, and McKay. Thor activated the phase shift of the room to secure the room.
"We can now discuss freely. Janus, please explain what you come up with," replied O'Neill.
"A few of you knew I have spent the last several months secluded in study of the Dakara superweapon, and the anti-ori device. I have been able to determine how the device Dr. Jackson created with Moros's Design worked, and how it was effective against the Ori," explained Janus.
"The device emits an energy field at a specific frequency, much like the anti-replicator device you already have. However, this frequency disrupts the energy field ascended being consist of in our state. Much like the replicators blocks breaking apart, our energy field would break apart," continued Janus.
"How can we use this?" asked O'Neill.
"A few slight modifications to our energy weapons and we can operate those on this frequency. So anything from one of our ships to a hand weapon," explained Janus.
"What's the risk on this device? I mean for those ascended on our side?" asked McKay.
"Friendly fire as you call it is a concern. One misfire could take out a number of us," replied Janus.
"So no stun setting?" asked O'Neill.
"No, Commander O'Neill there is no stun setting. Even a small discharge at this frequency is enough to disrupt an ascended being," replied Janus.
"Question is how best to deploy this weapon, with least risk to ourselves, and maximum effectiveness," spoke Hammond.
"We deploy this only on the DN-1103's. It will require command level access, and two ascended beings to activate," replied O'Neill.
"You've been giving this some thought, Jack?" asked Hammond.
"Yes, this is dangerous. Thor can you install this into our existing DN-1103's?" asked O'Neill.
"Yes I can, this will not take much effort. Installing the security system as you described will require additional work however," replied Thor.
"Then let's make it happen," ordered O'Neill.
"Do we not see any other way to avoid this confrontation?" asked Lya.
"Lya, I wish we could find another route. The Ancients have been trying to find a way for many millennia. We have had no success. The old ones fear the ascension of the Tau'ri," spoke Janus.
Everyone sat quietly for a moment. Each taking a turn to consider the implications of what they were about to do. Lya concerned over the loss of life. Teyla concerned for her people from Pegasus if they would become targets. Bra'tac wondered how the Jafa could do more. Doci realizing he had already seen this occur once before, and the loss of the Ori, even if they were false gods. Hammond looked upon O'Neill and could see the heavy burden he was carrying. Freya feared for the Tok'ra without the Tau'ri they would lose the supply of hosts.
O'Neill sat there. He didn't like war, he had seen too much senseless killing, and too many under his command not returning. This was a threat to Earth, and possibly other worlds as well. He would do what must be done, but he would look for another way. Each ship had a complement of ascended personnel, only the Commander of each ship would be made aware of this feature, and the Ascended on board as well. This would be a weapon of last resort.
"Everyone knows their job?" asked O'Neill, "Then let's get out of here."
Thor gave O'Neill a somber look. He knew the burden O'Neill carried and that he would not share it with anyone else. It was the burden of being a leader. Over the next two weeks, Thor worked with Janus exclusively, until he had the weapon system perfected. Each of the DN-1103's was called in for service. Routine maintenance of the wormhole drive and the new system was installed on each system.
The threat of the old ones growing in everyone's mind. Hammond kept O'Neill updated on the status of the old ones.
O'Neill was sitting in the mess hall eating dinner with Alec Colson sat down next to him.
"Colson, how are you enjoying Altera?" asked O'Neill.
"Well, it's a really interesting place. Lots of cool gadgets" replied Colson.
"I'm glad you sat down, I've been meaning to talk to you," replied O'Neill.
"Ms. Armstrong suggested I come find you," replied Colson.
"She did? Of course, she did. She is the absolute best assistant I could have," replied O'Neill.
"You know if I was still in the private sector, I would be trying to steal her away from you," replied Colson.
"Speaking of which, how would you like to be back in that world again?" asked O'Neill.
"You're going to set me up in business again? Selling Ancient tech?" asked Colson.
"Selling? No. Giving away, and licensing yes," replied O'Neill.
"Giving away?" asked Colson, "Are you nuts?"
"The Atlantis Council is not here to make a profit. Look I need someone who knows technology and knows the business world to deal with all of these businesses and bureaucrats to help distribute the technology we have. We have Captain Voronkova who is overseeing the agriculture programs we have established and is doing a fine job. However I need someone who knows how to butt heads with the businesses around the world," replied O'Neill.
"You are asking me to do this?" asked Colson.
"You will be the Director of Technology Disbursement," replied O'Neill.
"Nice title, but I haven't said yes," replied Colson.
"But you will," smiled O'Neill getting up to leave.
"I want Ms. Armstrong as my assistant!" shouted Colson.
"Not a chance!" replied O'Neill.
"I can select my own team?" asked Colson.
"Within reason," replied O'Neill leaving the mess hall. He was pleased with himself. This alleviated a heavy burden off his shoulders. Colson may have been a ruthless businessmen at one time, but he had the best interest of Earth in his heart the entire time.
Colson sat in the mess hall, considering his current position. He would be in charge of the most advanced technologies in the world, and how they would be given out. The next morning he had a message from O'Neill, for him to meet with Col. Davis to discuss the resources and personnel he would need. He was assigned to building out in Altera, that had labs, conference rooms, and even a lecture hall. He would have to begin interviewing candidates immediately for his staff. It seemed Davis had already arranged one meeting, with Mark Gilmour. Colson found Mark Gilmour to be an exceptionally knowledgable individual and a quick learner. Colson quickly selected him as his assistant slash right hand. Less than a week later he had a team selected.
The Disbursements first order of business was overseeing the conversion of Airports to transport centers. Colson had to deal with all the airline companies and their CEO's. Larrin came in with a solution for one of his problems. The airline pilots could sign up to become trainers if they qualified, or could signup to be pilots for the new F-71's.
Colson began working a deal with Airlines and the Aircraft manufacturers to produce new crafts based on the new technology. Multiple defense contractors jumped at the chance to build the F-71's. Landry one day over lunch suggested the development of ships for touring the solar system. Colson saw this as an excellent opportunity for the remainder of the airlines. Providing solar tourism, first with flights around the solar system, and possibly later with bases stationed around.
Maryann Wallace was one of the members of Colson team. She was working on things from the medical perspective. Dr. Michaels was overseeing the training of new techniques to doctors and nurses around the world. However, Wallace's job was to look for additional medical technologies and how to disperse them. A system was in place for building and distributing the ned medical bays, however, things like the brain scanner and life signs detectors were not currently being distributed.
Colson found himself booked solid with meetings and meetings, but Gilmour kept him organized and prepared for each meeting. He began to really wonder who was running the show.
Thor, Manni, and Sol were in a lab, where Thor was rematerializing the Anti-ori weapon and the plans for Dakara superweapon.
"We can have the Dakara Superweapon built and ready in four months," spoke Mani.
"Shall we see about duplicating the anti-ori weapon?" asked Sol.
"Yes, and let us tie into an isolated communication system. Place a device in each galaxy that we are responsible for supporting. We will use it only if necessary," replied Thor.
Author's Note: With summer here and my work schedule, I want to assure everyone that the story is not abandoned. Updates may be a little slow for a while.