1 00:00:11,806 --> 00:00:15,674 "Beware the destroyers.” That's what the message said. 2 00:00:15,768 --> 00:00:20,513 These coordinates are where the Goa'uld will launch their attack. It's a warning. 3 00:00:20,606 --> 00:00:24,023 - Or so your vision foretells. - No! It wasn't a vision, or a dream, 4 00:00:24,109 --> 00:00:27,111 or a hallucination. It was... real. 5 00:00:27,446 --> 00:00:31,064 I know this is hard for you to believe, but the entire time 6 00:00:31,157 --> 00:00:34,444 you thought I had disappeared on P3R-233, 7 00:00:34,535 --> 00:00:37,786 I was experiencing an alternate reality. 8 00:00:38,122 --> 00:00:41,788 And you were there and you were there, and there's no place like home. 9 00:00:41,875 --> 00:00:46,289 - As a matter of fact, you were there! - It's not that we don't believe you... 10 00:00:46,379 --> 00:00:50,294 - So you do? - No! It's just that... 11 00:00:50,383 --> 00:00:53,503 - we don't believe you. - Jack, this is very important. 12 00:00:53,845 --> 00:00:57,261 When you were in this alternate reality, were there differences? 13 00:00:57,348 --> 00:01:02,686 Yes, uh... Teal'c was leading the attack on Earth. I wasn't part of the programme. 14 00:01:02,769 --> 00:01:05,011 You and Jack were engaged to be married. 15 00:01:05,105 --> 00:01:07,596 - Excuse me? - What? 16 00:01:09,651 --> 00:01:15,404 OK, uh, even if you did actually experience this alternate reality, 17 00:01:15,489 --> 00:01:18,988 the fact that there were differences means we won't face the same fate. 18 00:01:19,076 --> 00:01:23,869 Yes, but the defining event - the death of Ra - took place in both worlds. 19 00:01:25,206 --> 00:01:27,994 - An attack of retribution? - Yes! 20 00:01:28,084 --> 00:01:31,002 And the same thing will happen here unless we stop it. 21 00:01:31,087 --> 00:01:34,669 All right, let me get something straight here. 22 00:01:35,924 --> 00:01:38,000 Engaged? 23 00:01:38,093 --> 00:01:41,510 - It is theoretically possible. - It's against regulations. 24 00:01:41,596 --> 00:01:43,636 I'm talking physics, sir. 25 00:01:43,723 --> 00:01:49,476 The concept of alternate realities was predicted by Einstein a long time... 26 00:01:49,562 --> 00:01:52,812 I thought you might all be here. How's our boy? 27 00:01:52,898 --> 00:01:55,271 He's gonna be just fine, General. 28 00:01:55,359 --> 00:01:56,817 Major Samuels. 29 00:01:56,902 --> 00:01:59,855 That's Lieutenant Colonel Samuels now, Captain. 30 00:02:00,697 --> 00:02:03,781 - I beg your pardon, sir. Congratulations. - Thank you. 31 00:02:03,866 --> 00:02:06,156 You'll always be Sparky to me. 32 00:02:06,243 --> 00:02:08,699 Weren't you transferred to the Pentagon? 33 00:02:08,787 --> 00:02:13,366 I was. Stargate mission analysis. I'm here today for the hearing. 34 00:02:14,626 --> 00:02:16,287 Hearing? 35 00:02:17,003 --> 00:02:19,921 Senator Kinsey? The Stargate programme? 36 00:02:20,840 --> 00:02:24,173 - I thought you were gonna testify. - They will. 37 00:02:24,260 --> 00:02:29,384 SG-I just returned from a mission. I haven't had the chance to inform them. 38 00:02:29,473 --> 00:02:32,592 Well, perhaps I shouldn't say too much more. 39 00:02:32,684 --> 00:02:35,139 Oh, cut the crap. What's goin' on? 40 00:02:37,146 --> 00:02:41,097 Senator Kinsey has taken a great deal of interest in the programme. 41 00:02:41,192 --> 00:02:44,893 Thus far, he hasn't liked what he's seen. 42 00:02:44,987 --> 00:02:47,063 I'm sorry to hear that. 43 00:02:47,155 --> 00:02:51,450 As you should be, Colonel. It could mean the end of the Stargate. 44 00:02:52,494 --> 00:02:57,915 The hearing is at 1400 hours. I look forward to seeing you all there. 45 00:04:10,022 --> 00:04:13,640 Yes, sir, I understand. We'll fight the good fight. 46 00:04:16,862 --> 00:04:22,817 General, politics isn't my strong suit, but doesn't president outrank senator? 47 00:04:22,909 --> 00:04:26,444 Senator Kinsey is chairman of the appropriations committee. 48 00:04:26,537 --> 00:04:32,539 He wants to know what's behind the line item the Pentagon refers to as area 52. 49 00:04:32,626 --> 00:04:34,999 That would be the Stargate. 50 00:04:35,086 --> 00:04:37,246 An unofficial project 51 00:04:37,964 --> 00:04:42,211 that just happens to cost $7.4 billion a year to operate. 52 00:04:42,301 --> 00:04:47,545 The president thought if he granted the senator the appropriate clearances, 53 00:04:47,639 --> 00:04:50,308 let him in on the existence of the SGC, 54 00:04:50,392 --> 00:04:54,140 he'd recognise its importance to security and authorise the expenditure. 55 00:04:54,854 --> 00:04:57,938 - I take it he didn't. - The idea backfired. 56 00:04:58,941 --> 00:05:02,477 After reading your mission reports and being briefed by Samuels, 57 00:05:02,570 --> 00:05:07,030 the senator decided the SGC will receive no further funding from the Treasury. 58 00:05:07,115 --> 00:05:09,606 That effectively shuts us down, sir. 59 00:05:09,701 --> 00:05:15,407 Very effectively. Costs a billion dollars just to turn the lights on around here. 60 00:05:16,415 --> 00:05:18,657 How about a bake sale? 61 00:05:19,960 --> 00:05:22,629 Yard sale? Garage... 62 00:05:22,713 --> 00:05:26,580 This is what I look like when I'm not laughing, Colonel. 63 00:05:27,801 --> 00:05:29,877 Car wash? 64 00:05:30,553 --> 00:05:36,057 I'm sorry, sir. It's just, I don't get it. How does one man get that much power? 65 00:05:36,142 --> 00:05:38,515 The constitution of these United States. 66 00:05:39,853 --> 00:05:43,056 The issue of our worth could be debated in the Senate, 67 00:05:43,148 --> 00:05:46,150 but not without making the Stargate known to the public. 68 00:05:47,444 --> 00:05:51,857 The president doesn't believe the time for that has come. I agree. 69 00:06:02,707 --> 00:06:04,783 Well, he's late. 70 00:06:06,294 --> 00:06:09,627 You seem more apprehensive of this hearing than of battle. 71 00:06:09,714 --> 00:06:11,837 I prefer battle, actually. 72 00:06:11,924 --> 00:06:14,629 Once we tell him Earth's future is at stake... 73 00:06:14,718 --> 00:06:16,379 Daniel. 74 00:06:19,973 --> 00:06:25,050 Let's keep the alternate-reality story as our ace in the hole, shall we? 75 00:06:26,521 --> 00:06:27,802 Why? 76 00:06:32,026 --> 00:06:35,893 - Just because. - Ladies and gentlemen, I apologise. 77 00:06:36,571 --> 00:06:38,896 A certain congressman, who will go nameless, 78 00:06:38,990 --> 00:06:43,652 just does not know how to take no for an answer. 79 00:06:43,744 --> 00:06:47,872 Ah, so this is the infamous SG-1. 80 00:06:47,957 --> 00:06:50,246 Infamous! Yes, sir. 81 00:06:51,919 --> 00:06:56,248 - Colonel Jack O'Neill. - Ah, Colonel. I've heard a lot about you. 82 00:06:56,339 --> 00:06:59,791 Don't believe a word of it, Senator. I'm actually a nice guy. 83 00:07:04,096 --> 00:07:08,047 And this must be the drain through which the money flows. 84 00:07:09,101 --> 00:07:12,387 I know you have a very busy schedule, Senator. 85 00:07:12,479 --> 00:07:16,097 Yes, of course, General Hammond. Please be seated. 86 00:07:24,698 --> 00:07:26,904 Let me see. Colonel O'Neill... 87 00:07:29,119 --> 00:07:31,360 Captain Carter, 88 00:07:31,955 --> 00:07:33,746 Dr Jackson, 89 00:07:34,749 --> 00:07:38,000 Teal'c - with an apostrophe, I understand. 90 00:07:38,919 --> 00:07:43,463 Let me first say that though illness stopped me from serving in the military, 91 00:07:43,549 --> 00:07:46,004 I have great respect for those who do. 92 00:07:46,093 --> 00:07:50,802 Especially those who have made service of country their life's work, 93 00:07:50,889 --> 00:07:53,926 as I have in my own way. 94 00:07:55,267 --> 00:08:00,475 - There is no more honourable vocation. - Thank you. I couldn't agree more. 95 00:08:00,564 --> 00:08:03,518 Having said that, I want to make one thing clear: 96 00:08:03,608 --> 00:08:07,393 I am by nature suspicious of all things secretive, 97 00:08:07,779 --> 00:08:11,527 be they in the government or inside the military service. 98 00:08:11,616 --> 00:08:16,325 I believe that which grows in shadow but withers in the light of day 99 00:08:16,412 --> 00:08:18,571 does not belong on the vine. 100 00:08:20,123 --> 00:08:24,169 I've read several reports of your excursion. 101 00:08:24,252 --> 00:08:28,333 Colonel Samuels has been kind enough to brief me on the Stargate, 102 00:08:28,422 --> 00:08:31,542 and I have tried to maintain an open mind. 103 00:08:31,634 --> 00:08:36,177 I must admit that I find the very idea of this facility, 104 00:08:36,263 --> 00:08:40,048 of this command, offensive. 105 00:08:40,308 --> 00:08:43,511 It is far too dangerous to be this secretive. 106 00:08:43,603 --> 00:08:48,264 I found several examples where you have averted tragedy on a global scale 107 00:08:48,357 --> 00:08:53,232 by the skin of your teeth, and virtually none where you found anything of worth. 108 00:08:59,701 --> 00:09:05,573 However, since I have, on occasion, been wrong before, 109 00:09:08,626 --> 00:09:13,205 the president of the United States has asked me to hear you out. 110 00:09:15,882 --> 00:09:18,088 So here I am. 111 00:09:18,176 --> 00:09:22,837 Well... as long as you've got an open mind. 112 00:09:24,598 --> 00:09:25,641 Colonel... 113 00:09:26,100 --> 00:09:29,516 For cryin' out loud, Samuels, what'd you tell this man? 114 00:09:29,603 --> 00:09:30,979 The truth. 115 00:09:31,063 --> 00:09:33,637 Colonel Samuels was entirely nonpartisan. 116 00:09:33,732 --> 00:09:38,311 OK. Now, that's impossible. He's been against this programme from day one. 117 00:09:38,402 --> 00:09:42,863 If anything, I voiced my awe and amazement at what the Stargate is. 118 00:09:43,657 --> 00:09:48,568 - A technological marvel. - It is so much more than that, Senator. 119 00:09:48,662 --> 00:09:53,455 The Stargate represents a giant step in our understanding of the universe. 120 00:09:53,541 --> 00:09:58,963 We have learned more about astrophysics in a few months than in the last 50 years! 121 00:09:59,046 --> 00:10:03,625 It also gives us insights into cultures that are thousands of years old. 122 00:10:03,717 --> 00:10:07,169 Dr Jackson, I'm sure as a scholar of ancient mythology, 123 00:10:07,262 --> 00:10:10,714 you are familiar with the story of Pandora. 124 00:10:10,807 --> 00:10:13,761 From Greek mythology, of course. 125 00:10:14,518 --> 00:10:17,971 The first woman created by Zeus, who gave her a box 126 00:10:18,063 --> 00:10:22,228 - and warned her never to open it. - But she did, out of curiosity. 127 00:10:22,317 --> 00:10:26,813 Despite the warning of her god, who was also her father, she did. 128 00:10:27,822 --> 00:10:32,651 And from it sprung all the plagues and evil that exist now in this world. 129 00:10:32,743 --> 00:10:38,615 And, keeping in mind that this is a myth, she closed it in time to keep hope inside. 130 00:10:38,707 --> 00:10:44,294 Then should we not close your gate for the same reason - to keep hope inside? 131 00:10:44,379 --> 00:10:47,048 Senator, if I may jump in here... 132 00:10:48,466 --> 00:10:53,010 I'm not as slick as you guys talking in metaphors here. 133 00:10:53,304 --> 00:10:55,510 I'm a military man. 134 00:10:55,597 --> 00:10:57,970 I prefer facts. 135 00:10:58,058 --> 00:11:03,811 And the fact is the gate, ie "the box", is already open. 136 00:11:05,064 --> 00:11:10,224 Now, what's done is done. We made ourselves an enemy by killing Ra, 137 00:11:10,319 --> 00:11:13,189 - but the threat the Goa'ulds represent... - Threat? 138 00:11:13,280 --> 00:11:16,068 Yes, sir. As in "threatening". 139 00:11:16,825 --> 00:11:22,246 The word "threat", Colonel O'Neill, is used too often by this country's military 140 00:11:22,330 --> 00:11:25,865 as a justification for expenditures we can no longer afford. 141 00:11:25,958 --> 00:11:28,828 Do you know how much this programme costs? 142 00:11:33,006 --> 00:11:34,334 Seven... ish. 143 00:11:34,424 --> 00:11:38,505 Seven billion, four hundred and seven million dollars! 144 00:11:38,595 --> 00:11:41,133 - Give or take. - Per year! 145 00:11:41,389 --> 00:11:46,217 With all due respect, the accounting department is up on level 3, I believe. 146 00:11:46,769 --> 00:11:49,557 But if you want to talk about maintaining the defence 147 00:11:49,646 --> 00:11:54,439 against what I believe is the greatest enemy humanity has faced... 148 00:11:54,526 --> 00:11:57,360 - Hyperbole! - See for yourself! 149 00:11:57,445 --> 00:12:02,487 General, I suggest we dial up old P4A-771, I believe it was. 150 00:12:02,575 --> 00:12:05,943 See how long the good senator lasts in that world! 151 00:12:06,036 --> 00:12:09,618 I have spent a career listening to doomsayers in uniform. 152 00:12:09,956 --> 00:12:15,413 Let us build our billion-dollar machine to save America from barbarians at the gate! 153 00:12:15,503 --> 00:12:18,920 Let me remind you that the Cold War is over! 154 00:12:19,006 --> 00:12:24,677 Let me tell you something! This time there are barbarians - they're called Goa'ulds. 155 00:12:24,761 --> 00:12:27,596 And they really are at the gate. That one! 156 00:12:27,681 --> 00:12:30,054 Then I suggest we close it. 157 00:12:30,141 --> 00:12:34,767 Senator, we believe the Goa'uld are about to launch an attack, in force, in ships. 158 00:12:37,439 --> 00:12:41,686 Then I think they'll regret taking on the United States military. 159 00:12:41,777 --> 00:12:43,485 Oh, for God's sake. 160 00:12:43,570 --> 00:12:47,865 Oh, you're right. We'll just upload a computer virus into the mother ship. 161 00:12:47,949 --> 00:12:51,033 If they come in ships, we won't be any match for them. 162 00:12:51,119 --> 00:12:54,321 At their level of technology, they can wipe us out from orbit. 163 00:12:54,413 --> 00:12:57,581 - I'm not convinced of that. - They speak the truth. 164 00:12:57,666 --> 00:12:59,872 I'm not entirely convinced of that either. 165 00:12:59,960 --> 00:13:02,914 General, why are we here?! He's made up his mind. 166 00:13:03,004 --> 00:13:07,085 Sit down, Colonel. When I've made up my mind, you will know it. 167 00:13:10,011 --> 00:13:12,252 I will ask you once more. 168 00:13:13,097 --> 00:13:16,596 Sit down, please. 169 00:13:19,644 --> 00:13:21,305 Colonel. 170 00:13:28,736 --> 00:13:34,074 I gave the president my word I would give you a fair hearing and I intend to do that. 171 00:13:34,157 --> 00:13:38,072 He held you and your team up as a shining example 172 00:13:38,161 --> 00:13:41,281 of the fine work the SGC is doing. 173 00:13:43,040 --> 00:13:47,252 Now... do you stand by SG-1's record? 174 00:13:47,962 --> 00:13:50,037 Yes, I do. 175 00:13:51,506 --> 00:13:53,962 Then let's just go through it, shall we? 176 00:14:02,099 --> 00:14:04,175 Thank you. 177 00:14:07,938 --> 00:14:13,775 On February 10 of this year, you and a team led by Major Charles Kawalsky 178 00:14:13,860 --> 00:14:16,268 went on a reconnaissance mission... 179 00:14:16,362 --> 00:14:19,399 Excuse me, Senator. 180 00:14:20,408 --> 00:14:23,278 Samuels, could I get a copy of that? 181 00:14:23,369 --> 00:14:25,742 You wrote this report, Colonel. 182 00:14:26,246 --> 00:14:29,366 Just want a little reference. 183 00:14:29,457 --> 00:14:30,916 Samuels. 184 00:14:33,253 --> 00:14:39,290 To repeat: On 10 February you and a team led by Major Charles Kawalsky 185 00:14:39,383 --> 00:14:41,589 went through on a reconnaissance mission 186 00:14:41,677 --> 00:14:45,462 to rescue both Dr Jackson's wife and her brother, 187 00:14:45,555 --> 00:14:50,846 - and to determine the Goauld threat. - Excuse me, Senator, I'm sorry. 188 00:14:50,935 --> 00:14:56,143 There should be an apostrophe after the a, before the u. It's pronounced... 189 00:14:56,524 --> 00:14:58,101 Goa'uld. 190 00:14:58,192 --> 00:15:01,691 I assume, since you were captured and imprisoned, 191 00:15:01,778 --> 00:15:05,859 that you would characterise this world as an enemy stronghold. 192 00:15:06,991 --> 00:15:09,281 I would. 193 00:15:10,828 --> 00:15:16,700 I read from the personal report of Colonel Jack O'Neill, dated 23 February. 194 00:15:16,792 --> 00:15:20,742 "Skaara was chosen. I tried to stop them from taking him away, 195 00:15:20,837 --> 00:15:23,957 but was struck by an alien staff weapon.” 196 00:15:24,049 --> 00:15:27,382 "In that moment, Apophis gave the order.” 197 00:15:27,844 --> 00:15:30,881 Kill the rest. 198 00:16:08,714 --> 00:16:11,205 I can save these people! 199 00:16:13,176 --> 00:16:15,336 Help me! 200 00:16:17,847 --> 00:16:20,089 Help me. 201 00:16:20,183 --> 00:16:22,175 Many have said that. 202 00:16:26,230 --> 00:16:28,555 But you are the first I believe could do it! 203 00:16:50,252 --> 00:16:52,411 Get outta the way! 204 00:17:05,182 --> 00:17:08,634 - Come on, let's move! - Come on! Come on! 205 00:17:08,727 --> 00:17:11,052 - Come on! - Move! Come on! 206 00:17:11,145 --> 00:17:13,186 Come on. Go! There you go! Go! 207 00:17:13,272 --> 00:17:15,847 Go, go! Come on! 208 00:17:34,375 --> 00:17:38,456 So, even with your team unarmed, at the enemy's mercy, 209 00:17:38,545 --> 00:17:42,211 in the palm of their hand, as it were, 210 00:17:42,299 --> 00:17:45,798 one of their own was able to set you free. 211 00:17:45,885 --> 00:17:47,842 It... it wasn't that simple, Senator. 212 00:17:49,222 --> 00:17:50,764 Read on, please. 213 00:17:50,848 --> 00:17:54,549 "We met heavy resistance on our return to the Stargate, 214 00:17:54,643 --> 00:17:58,807 and became pinned down by enemy aircraft.” 215 00:18:05,903 --> 00:18:08,312 Take cover! 216 00:18:46,940 --> 00:18:49,515 Colonel, we're sitting ducks here! 217 00:19:06,792 --> 00:19:09,959 It seems to me that Major Kawalsky made light work 218 00:19:10,045 --> 00:19:13,876 of what you referred to in your report as a "death glider”. 219 00:19:13,965 --> 00:19:16,919 They were taken by surprise. 220 00:19:17,009 --> 00:19:19,762 I wouldn't expect it to be as easy next time. 221 00:19:19,845 --> 00:19:23,344 - Why not? - They weren't used to fighting humans 222 00:19:23,432 --> 00:19:26,469 with our level of technology. Now they are. 223 00:19:26,560 --> 00:19:29,928 You don't understand how much more powerful their weapons are. 224 00:19:30,480 --> 00:19:33,232 Yet you managed to get away with minimal casualties. 225 00:19:33,316 --> 00:19:36,269 Hardly the greatest threat humanity has ever faced. 226 00:19:44,951 --> 00:19:47,111 What's happening? 227 00:19:47,203 --> 00:19:50,323 It's just SG-2 returning on schedule, Senator. 228 00:19:50,415 --> 00:19:53,119 There's nothing to worry about. 229 00:19:55,878 --> 00:19:57,954 Oh, I disagree, General. 230 00:20:00,007 --> 00:20:03,008 I think it is something to worry about. 231 00:20:10,683 --> 00:20:15,642 Mr Kinsey is under the impression the Goa'uld aren't a military threat. 232 00:20:16,146 --> 00:20:20,274 You seem to have defeated them handily at every turn. 233 00:20:20,358 --> 00:20:23,027 Did you read all the reports, sir? 234 00:20:24,112 --> 00:20:26,485 They actually killed us once. 235 00:20:30,618 --> 00:20:32,693 Sha'ti. 236 00:21:11,655 --> 00:21:12,901 Kree-ga! 237 00:21:25,375 --> 00:21:26,871 Colonel! 238 00:21:41,473 --> 00:21:45,803 If Goa'uld technology can generate energy shields around individuals, 239 00:21:45,894 --> 00:21:48,302 they can do the same with whole armies. 240 00:21:48,396 --> 00:21:50,223 And ships. 241 00:21:50,732 --> 00:21:53,650 And have you ever seen one of these ships? 242 00:21:54,110 --> 00:21:55,272 Yes, sir. 243 00:22:23,887 --> 00:22:27,671 It is the ship of the Goa'uld Nirrti - an enemy of Apophis. 244 00:22:30,226 --> 00:22:34,093 - Now, what the hell is that? - We must go. 245 00:22:44,947 --> 00:22:47,652 We must get to the Stargate. 246 00:22:47,742 --> 00:22:49,568 No argument from me! 247 00:22:49,910 --> 00:22:54,240 Goa'uld Nirrti once sent an emissary of peace to negotiate a treaty 248 00:22:54,331 --> 00:22:57,450 concerning a Stargate Apophis had taken control of. 249 00:22:57,542 --> 00:23:01,753 The negotiation was a ploy. The Stargate was destroyed. 250 00:23:16,518 --> 00:23:18,843 Take your time. No hurry. 251 00:23:32,574 --> 00:23:35,943 You escaped, Colonel. On foot, I might add. 252 00:23:36,411 --> 00:23:40,408 Just one of these Goa'uld ships was responsible for the deaths of SG-7 253 00:23:40,498 --> 00:23:44,828 and the entire local population. And that's over 1,000 people. 254 00:23:44,918 --> 00:23:50,838 The point is, sir, we have seen how the Goa'uld destroy entire civilisations. 255 00:23:55,762 --> 00:23:57,090 Hello? 256 00:24:01,934 --> 00:24:03,926 Hello. 257 00:24:08,565 --> 00:24:11,768 - What are you? - Energy, unity. 258 00:24:11,859 --> 00:24:15,358 - You would describe me thus. - You asked for help. 259 00:24:15,821 --> 00:24:20,400 If I remain here, my energy will disintegrate. I must return. 260 00:24:20,784 --> 00:24:23,786 - Why did you not speak before? - Fear. 261 00:24:24,162 --> 00:24:28,576 - Fear of what? - The Goa'uld came to our planet once. 262 00:24:28,666 --> 00:24:31,917 We were not afraid then and we tried to greet them. 263 00:24:32,003 --> 00:24:36,498 One of them touched us as you did and was destroyed by our energy. 264 00:25:01,363 --> 00:25:05,989 - The Goa'ulds came through the gate. - It was afraid because we look like them. 265 00:25:06,075 --> 00:25:10,239 - One of the Goa'ulds was killed? - They gathered all the unity in one place 266 00:25:10,329 --> 00:25:13,746 - and ended it. - Goa'uld energy weapons did it. 267 00:25:13,999 --> 00:25:19,159 Then that pit wasn't a ceremonial place. It was some kind of... mass grave. 268 00:25:24,592 --> 00:25:28,969 - I'd call that a threat. - Admittedly, the Goa'uld are dangerous. 269 00:25:30,180 --> 00:25:33,928 More dangerous than you could possibly know. 270 00:25:34,017 --> 00:25:38,098 If they're so strong, why did you switch sides in the first place? 271 00:25:38,188 --> 00:25:41,805 Because what is right cannot be measured by strength. 272 00:25:41,899 --> 00:25:46,313 Your world values freedom. I wish freedom for my people. 273 00:25:46,403 --> 00:25:50,318 I don't want to appear callous, sir, but I believe that's your problem, 274 00:25:50,407 --> 00:25:52,483 not ours. 275 00:25:55,286 --> 00:25:58,822 It will soon be yours as well, Senator Kinsey, 276 00:25:58,915 --> 00:26:02,746 for the Goa'uld are as powerful as they are evil. 277 00:26:02,835 --> 00:26:07,829 - They have enslaved a galaxy of worlds... - I don't care about other worlds. 278 00:26:07,923 --> 00:26:11,256 I must place the citizens of this country first. 279 00:26:11,343 --> 00:26:14,545 Then you would be wise to heed our warning, 280 00:26:14,637 --> 00:26:18,504 for when the Goa'uld finally do come in force... and they will... 281 00:26:18,599 --> 00:26:23,807 your citizens, as the strongest country of this world, will be the first to die. 282 00:26:42,579 --> 00:26:45,616 On your return from the Chulak mission, 283 00:26:45,707 --> 00:26:49,242 Major Kawalsky became infested with a Goa'uld parasite. Correct? 284 00:26:49,752 --> 00:26:53,703 - That's correct. - He very nearly destroyed this facility. 285 00:27:13,399 --> 00:27:18,144 - Jaffa... kal sha! - You cannot pass. 286 00:27:20,322 --> 00:27:22,481 - What? - He set the coordinates for Chulak. 287 00:27:31,415 --> 00:27:35,033 - He set the autodestruct sequence. - How'd he have the code? 288 00:27:35,127 --> 00:27:38,543 I don't know, but I need two officers to override, and you're it. 289 00:27:55,729 --> 00:27:57,769 That did it. Open the blast doors! 290 00:28:03,652 --> 00:28:05,111 Teal'c! 291 00:28:05,196 --> 00:28:07,319 Hold him there! 292 00:28:09,533 --> 00:28:11,609 Shut it down! 293 00:28:12,702 --> 00:28:13,948 Now! 294 00:28:19,333 --> 00:28:21,540 - We stopped him. - Yes, you did. 295 00:28:21,794 --> 00:28:25,709 On that occasion, with the loss of a fine officer, you did. 296 00:28:25,798 --> 00:28:30,590 But consider the myriad plagues you could bring back through the Stargate. 297 00:28:30,677 --> 00:28:33,512 Reason enough to shut it down for ever. 298 00:28:34,055 --> 00:28:36,131 Colonel Samuels. 299 00:28:37,683 --> 00:28:43,140 I quote from the official report of General Hammond, dated March of this year, 300 00:28:43,230 --> 00:28:47,145 concerning a dangerous disease brought back by SG-1 from another world. 301 00:28:48,193 --> 00:28:50,897 I'm afraid I have a serious situation here. 302 00:28:50,987 --> 00:28:56,574 It appears we've brought a very contagious disease through the Stargate. 303 00:28:56,659 --> 00:28:58,735 Yes, sir. That's right. 304 00:29:00,245 --> 00:29:04,160 I ordered the mountain sealed off, but you should order in an armoured division 305 00:29:04,249 --> 00:29:06,954 to set up a second line of defence. 306 00:29:09,754 --> 00:29:13,040 My recommendation is anyone attempting to leave the mountain 307 00:29:13,132 --> 00:29:17,296 should be shot on sight... and their body burned. 308 00:29:25,310 --> 00:29:30,683 Sorry, Colonel O'Neill, but your private room just became semiprivate. 309 00:29:30,773 --> 00:29:37,060 We're running out of places to put victims. We've used the brigs, the storage rooms... 310 00:29:39,030 --> 00:29:43,277 - Good luck, Doc... - Did you say something? 311 00:29:44,911 --> 00:29:47,284 Give... more... 312 00:29:47,371 --> 00:29:49,696 What? Give more what? 313 00:29:51,000 --> 00:29:52,660 More... 314 00:29:56,254 --> 00:29:59,541 An injection? You mean you want more sedative? 315 00:30:00,592 --> 00:30:05,087 You've had twice as much as anyone else because you've been more violent. 316 00:30:05,179 --> 00:30:06,887 - Give. - No. 317 00:30:07,139 --> 00:30:09,548 - It's not safe. - Give! 318 00:30:12,185 --> 00:30:13,930 Give. 319 00:30:14,020 --> 00:30:16,310 Why are you so insistent? 320 00:30:48,885 --> 00:30:51,554 Must have been in a lot of pain. 321 00:30:56,350 --> 00:30:58,426 Doc! 322 00:31:00,104 --> 00:31:02,180 Colonel O'Neill? 323 00:31:03,357 --> 00:31:05,018 It's... 324 00:31:08,361 --> 00:31:10,022 me. 325 00:31:12,949 --> 00:31:16,068 So you are still in there somewhere. 326 00:31:17,828 --> 00:31:20,865 Dream... A dream... 327 00:31:22,416 --> 00:31:25,417 I'm afraid not, Colonel. It's very real. 328 00:31:27,212 --> 00:31:31,458 This is interesting. Enough sedative must knock back the primitive mind. 329 00:31:31,549 --> 00:31:35,879 Colonel, listen. I can't keep you at this level very long. It is too dangerous. 330 00:31:35,970 --> 00:31:38,804 It could cause permanent brain damage. 331 00:31:38,889 --> 00:31:40,965 What? Wh... 332 00:31:43,310 --> 00:31:46,311 - What is it? - It's a parasitic virus. 333 00:31:46,396 --> 00:31:50,062 All we can tell is that it messes with body chemicals. 334 00:31:50,149 --> 00:31:53,435 Testosterone levels skyrocket, thus the aggressive behaviour. 335 00:31:53,527 --> 00:31:56,813 It's a histaminolytic - it breaks down histamine. Wh... 336 00:31:56,905 --> 00:32:01,069 Experiment on me. 337 00:32:01,159 --> 00:32:03,698 Experiment on you? 338 00:32:03,786 --> 00:32:06,111 No, sir, I can't do that. 339 00:32:07,540 --> 00:32:09,497 Use me. 340 00:32:16,089 --> 00:32:19,790 We saved an entire race of people. I'd call that a success, sir. 341 00:32:20,552 --> 00:32:23,505 But if you hadn't found a cure so readily, 342 00:32:23,596 --> 00:32:28,222 if it had reached the population, if the effects weren't reversible... 343 00:32:31,186 --> 00:32:33,262 Colonel O'Neill... 344 00:32:33,355 --> 00:32:38,183 you very nearly died on yet another occasion when infected by, uh... 345 00:32:38,860 --> 00:32:40,900 Nanocytes, sir. 346 00:32:43,989 --> 00:32:46,398 Jack, Carter's coming back! 347 00:32:50,537 --> 00:32:52,198 Jack. 348 00:33:15,143 --> 00:33:17,183 Welcome back, Captain. 349 00:33:18,270 --> 00:33:20,809 So, what did you find out? 350 00:33:21,649 --> 00:33:24,519 Come on, don't keep the elderly waiting. It's rude. 351 00:33:29,489 --> 00:33:33,155 - It isn't a virus. - All right, what is it? 352 00:33:33,242 --> 00:33:37,157 Well, Dr Fraiser and I came up empty. She's still working on it, 353 00:33:37,246 --> 00:33:41,243 - but it's gonna take time. - Time is what these people don't have. 354 00:33:43,210 --> 00:33:46,413 - Nor dol. - Colonel, there's something else. 355 00:33:46,504 --> 00:33:50,253 Your blood sample showed way more organisms than the Argosians. 356 00:33:50,967 --> 00:33:54,335 - How many more? - On the level of 100 times more. 357 00:33:54,428 --> 00:33:56,303 And they are multiplying. 358 00:33:56,388 --> 00:33:58,464 Cut to it, Captain. 359 00:34:00,684 --> 00:34:02,594 At the rate you're changing, 360 00:34:03,311 --> 00:34:07,688 by the end of two weeks you'll be the equivalent of 100 years old. 361 00:34:08,900 --> 00:34:13,194 We've given the nanocytes live tissue to interact with, but they won't touch it. 362 00:34:13,279 --> 00:34:15,983 All they do is make more of themselves. 363 00:34:16,365 --> 00:34:19,117 So, how are they causing the ageing on Argos? 364 00:34:19,201 --> 00:34:23,116 Maybe there's something on Argos they need to make them do a task. 365 00:34:23,204 --> 00:34:25,660 Something in the air or the food. 366 00:34:35,299 --> 00:34:37,707 - Is there a problem, Captain? - I don't know. 367 00:34:37,801 --> 00:34:40,375 It's eating through the rubber. 368 00:34:42,305 --> 00:34:43,551 Oh, God. 369 00:34:44,182 --> 00:34:48,346 - What? What is it? - They're trying to spread. 370 00:34:53,648 --> 00:34:57,646 We're working with computer and practical simulations. 371 00:34:57,735 --> 00:35:02,362 Realistically, sir, I'm afraid it might take years. 372 00:35:02,448 --> 00:35:06,743 The general says gate travel to Argos is off limits for the next few, 373 00:35:06,827 --> 00:35:08,867 uh, millennia. 374 00:35:08,954 --> 00:35:14,162 But we can send objects through, so if you need anything, just call. 375 00:35:17,378 --> 00:35:19,454 Say something. 376 00:35:20,256 --> 00:35:25,250 Colonel, I've learned very much from you. Thank you. 377 00:35:26,887 --> 00:35:29,461 You know, goodbyes really suck. 378 00:35:39,815 --> 00:35:45,153 As I understand it, you almost lost containment, Captain Carter. 379 00:35:45,237 --> 00:35:48,155 Yes. They tried to mutate in the lab, 380 00:35:48,240 --> 00:35:52,404 but after that the general ordered all samples of the nanocyte destroyed. 381 00:35:52,493 --> 00:35:55,495 - And next time? - There won't be a next time. 382 00:35:55,579 --> 00:35:57,536 The nanocytes, the transmitters, 383 00:35:57,623 --> 00:36:00,874 everything that tampered with that world has been destroyed. 384 00:36:00,959 --> 00:36:05,005 In fact, SG-2 just made contact with Kynthia's planet a few weeks ago. 385 00:36:05,088 --> 00:36:10,841 They're living productive lives because of us! I am proud of what we did there. 386 00:36:10,927 --> 00:36:13,335 I might even retire there. 387 00:36:14,472 --> 00:36:18,256 You have no fear of it, do you? It's like a game to you. 388 00:36:18,350 --> 00:36:23,973 No, sir. Anything as powerful as the Stargate deserves respect. 389 00:36:24,939 --> 00:36:29,186 We know how dangerous it is to do what we do, but also how important it is. 390 00:36:29,277 --> 00:36:34,235 Colonel O'Neill, you're like reckless children and you're playing with fire. 391 00:36:34,323 --> 00:36:37,442 If you shut down this programme now, when it's needed... 392 00:36:37,534 --> 00:36:41,070 - For what? - To gather technology, weapons. 393 00:36:41,162 --> 00:36:45,113 Not at this price or this level of competence. 394 00:36:45,208 --> 00:36:48,161 My people are the best out there, Senator. 395 00:36:48,252 --> 00:36:52,831 I'm sorry, General, but your best is not good enough. 396 00:36:53,674 --> 00:36:56,841 I do not approve of nor support this endeavour. 397 00:36:56,927 --> 00:37:00,462 And I have heard nothing here today that would change my mind. 398 00:37:02,390 --> 00:37:05,344 I intend to shut the Stargate down. 399 00:37:16,611 --> 00:37:19,695 - Senator, please listen to me. - He's made up his mind. 400 00:37:19,781 --> 00:37:21,821 You want your one reason? I'll give it. 401 00:37:21,908 --> 00:37:24,482 What if I knew that they were coming, in ships? 402 00:37:24,577 --> 00:37:29,998 That a ship larger than the pyramids will land on this mountain in weeks, days? 403 00:37:30,082 --> 00:37:34,127 Then I would be curious to know why you've waited until now to say so. 404 00:37:35,545 --> 00:37:38,036 Because I didn't think anyone would believe me. 405 00:37:38,131 --> 00:37:40,752 If I didn't live through it, wouldn't, but it's a fact. 406 00:37:40,841 --> 00:37:45,717 If you shut this programme down, we can't stop them before they get here. 407 00:37:45,804 --> 00:37:49,968 - Where did you learn this... information? - On our last mission. 408 00:37:50,058 --> 00:37:54,637 We found a civilisation with technology similar to ours. They had been wiped out. 409 00:37:54,729 --> 00:37:58,062 They left behind a warning. "Beware the destroyers.” 410 00:37:58,149 --> 00:38:01,731 Now, along with that warning came a set of numbers. 411 00:38:01,819 --> 00:38:05,734 Coordinates that indicate where the Goa'uld attack will be launched from. 412 00:38:05,822 --> 00:38:10,698 - And did all of you witness this warning? - No, sir, they didn't. Just me. 413 00:38:12,287 --> 00:38:14,243 Sir... 414 00:38:15,748 --> 00:38:18,951 we think Daniel may have experienced 415 00:38:19,043 --> 00:38:22,578 an interdimensional transfer to an alternate reality. 416 00:38:23,964 --> 00:38:28,128 - I beg your pardon? - When I touched an alien artefact on 233, 417 00:38:28,218 --> 00:38:32,631 when I was separated from the team, I was transported to an alternate reality 418 00:38:32,722 --> 00:38:36,589 where Earth was already under Goa'uld attack. I got this when I was there. 419 00:38:38,310 --> 00:38:41,264 My heaven, I've heard enough of this! 420 00:38:41,354 --> 00:38:45,934 The Goa'uld were bombarding our cities from space. We were defenceless. 421 00:38:46,025 --> 00:38:49,027 Dr Jackson, I do not suffer fools gladly! 422 00:38:49,111 --> 00:38:52,362 Nor do I. And I'm telling you when we killed Ra two years ago, 423 00:38:52,448 --> 00:38:57,905 we started a chain of events that will lead to an attack on Earth by the Goa'ulds! 424 00:38:57,995 --> 00:39:00,035 If this is so, why have they waited? 425 00:39:00,121 --> 00:39:02,956 It would take time for Apophis to assemble the forces. 426 00:39:03,041 --> 00:39:07,501 Right. Their society is feudal. It would take time to build an army. 427 00:39:07,587 --> 00:39:11,881 Look, all I know is the location that they will launch the final attack from. 428 00:39:11,966 --> 00:39:16,093 If you don't believe me, let us dial in the coordinates, go there and find out! 429 00:39:16,178 --> 00:39:20,009 How many ships, Dr Jackson? Has anyone detected their approach? 430 00:39:20,098 --> 00:39:24,677 I can't be sure of the details. There were differences between that reality and this. 431 00:39:24,769 --> 00:39:27,224 - Of course there were. - I am not crazy. 432 00:39:27,313 --> 00:39:29,223 Nor am I, Dr Jackson. 433 00:39:29,315 --> 00:39:34,937 Neither am I unused to 11th-hour pleas, but never have I heard one so desperate. 434 00:39:35,028 --> 00:39:39,025 - Senator, they are coming. - Then I say let them come! 435 00:39:39,115 --> 00:39:44,572 Where do you get this bureaucratic bull? You're talking suicide. 436 00:39:45,454 --> 00:39:49,321 Colonel O'Neill, you underestimate this great nation. 437 00:39:49,416 --> 00:39:53,461 It is you who underestimates the enemy. We have challenged Apophis. 438 00:39:53,545 --> 00:39:56,796 He will not rest until the people of Earth worship him as God. 439 00:39:56,881 --> 00:40:00,417 There is only one God, sir! 440 00:40:00,509 --> 00:40:05,587 I do not believe that he would allow what you're trying to tell me to come to pass! 441 00:40:05,681 --> 00:40:09,892 We are, after all, one nation under God. 442 00:40:09,976 --> 00:40:12,847 And... you think... 443 00:40:12,937 --> 00:40:15,428 God... is gonna save us? 444 00:40:16,691 --> 00:40:20,855 The Goa'uld believe they are gods, and your beliefs will not dissuade them. 445 00:40:20,945 --> 00:40:23,863 If the Goa'uld do come, then we will be able to tell them 446 00:40:23,947 --> 00:40:28,573 we have buried our gate for ever and will never step through it again. 447 00:40:28,660 --> 00:40:32,326 - If they challenge us, we shall prevail. - You're a fool. 448 00:40:32,413 --> 00:40:36,459 And if they do not come, which I think is infinitely more likely, 449 00:40:36,542 --> 00:40:43,162 then at least Pandora's box will have finally been closed once and for all. 450 00:40:43,715 --> 00:40:48,341 Now, if you will excuse me, I have business to attend to. 451 00:40:55,893 --> 00:40:59,310 For what it's worth, I'm sorry it had to end like this. 452 00:41:00,856 --> 00:41:03,062 Get out of here! 453 00:41:09,864 --> 00:41:13,150 General Hammond, I would like to request permission 454 00:41:13,242 --> 00:41:17,406 to return through the Stargate before it's permanently sealed. 455 00:41:19,623 --> 00:41:24,617 If this world does not intend to continue its struggle against the Goa'uld, 456 00:41:26,087 --> 00:41:28,412 then here I do not belong. 457 00:41:30,257 --> 00:41:33,010 I think I'm goin' with him. 458 00:41:33,093 --> 00:41:37,044 I can't allow that, Colonel. I'm sorry, but you know that. 459 00:41:37,139 --> 00:41:42,726 The president has made it clear, if we were unable to convince the senator, 460 00:41:42,810 --> 00:41:45,349 we would cease operations immediately. 461 00:41:45,438 --> 00:41:47,976 Sir, there are still two SG teams off world. 462 00:41:48,065 --> 00:41:53,308 We'll keep the light on until they return, but that's all I'm authorised to do. 463 00:41:53,403 --> 00:41:55,444 So... what? 464 00:41:55,530 --> 00:41:57,606 That's it? 465 00:41:58,741 --> 00:42:01,066 - That's it, Colonel. - It can't be. 466 00:42:01,160 --> 00:42:04,529 - With all due respect... - The good senator is an ass... 467 00:42:04,622 --> 00:42:08,323 He's an elected official of the government we are sworn to serve. 468 00:42:08,417 --> 00:42:11,916 And whether we agree or disagree, he's made his decision. 469 00:42:12,003 --> 00:42:16,998 Our commander in chief has given us our orders accordingly. 470 00:42:17,091 --> 00:42:19,760 I expect you all to carry them out. 471 00:42:26,558 --> 00:42:28,433 Dismissed.