Show: Stargate SG-1 - 9x14
Democracy is the future of our Great Nation, we must proceed with the dissolution of this council� which we have seen�can be influenced and corrupted.
I hereby formally propose we hold a public referendum of the subject� so that all Jaffa can participate in the decision before us� Thank you Brother Maz�rai.
Your wisdom is always greatly appreciated by the council� Now I call Sister Ka�lel as the last speaker before rebuttal will be heard.
Brother Bra�tac�I�m afraid I must begin rebuttal against dissolution of the council.
Our people are not yet ready for this burden Bra�tac� You underestimate them sister� My position on this council was secured by the might of the Hak�til� but it is well known that many regions do not yet recognize any� right for females� let alone the right to vote on their destiny� I agree� there must be change.
Such change must occur prior to a general Vote so that its results can be viewed as fair �and representative.
Ka�lel!
Did she not just speak of her support of our proposal just this morning?
Privately yes.
I would not have called on her otherwise� Then why would she betray us in session?
Someone has influenced her.
Still I have always believed Ka�lel to be honorable� Is there no end to this duplicity we must face?
Sometimes I fear I have gotten too old for this brother.
Indeed.
And yet this is what results when we leave such decision to the Rash of youth� I will speak with her.
Ka�lel� please, forgive the intrusion.
Not at all� I�m glad you are here� we must speak.
May I ask why you did not support our proposal?
Now is not the time.
We have no choice Ka�lel.
I am afraid as far as you are concerned...
that is true.
Hi� I�m Lt.
Col.
Mitchell, I�m here to see Bryce Ferguson.
Colonel Mitchell.
Yes Ma�am.
Hello, I�m Dr Kelly.
Hi, nice to meet you.
I�ve had a chance to see your friend.
Great.
Dr Lam says you�re the best.
Well� that�s very nice for her to say, I�m not aware of any official ranking system.
Well I�m sure you�ll be a little better that fergy�s HMO guy back in Iowa.
Well I�ll do what I can� I�ve ordered some tests, it should give us a better idea what we�re looking at.
Yeah� he�s had that shrapnel for a while, they just found the aneurism a few weeks ago.
He probably had it the whole time and didn�t know it.
He said his doctors back home had thrown in the Towel on this one.
Won�t lie to you, it�s in a tricky spot.
But as you know, we have access to certain technology not available to everyone else just yet.
Yes ma�am, thanks.
I was told he�s not privy to classified material.
No� So, you got him in here but you couldn�t get him clearance?
That is� a whole other ball of wax.
The irony is he probably would have had my spot in the 302 program if he hadn�t been injured� He�s a better pilot that I ever was� better than most actually.
Well, this must be important to you.
I imagine you had to pull some very big strings to make this happen.
Ferguson got that chunk of metal in his head saving my sorry ass four years ago.
I�ll do what I can� Thanks.
And so, upon further reflection� I have come to agree with Ka�lel more debate over the proposed state of government is required.
We must take our time� in such grave matters.
For now, we must maintain the present high council and not bow to the pressure of Brother�s Bra�tac and Teal�c.
Maz�rai.
I am entitled to be swayed by reason Bra�tac.
You were the one who tabled this proposal for referent� you have always believed democracy was essential for the future of our nation.
Indeed, that is still the case.
I have merely been convinced that we should not act in such haste.
Brother� it was you who feared that Gerak�s followers were gathering strength� that there was a danger that if we did not dissolve this council, they could still vote to support the unilateral submission to the religion of the Ori� All our dreams for a free Jaffa nation would be lost�forever.
All I am saying is that I believe there is yet more time for healthy debate.
We cannot let this proposal die.
There are still council members who remain uncommitted� Brother Yucan was not in session today.
I will visit with him later this evening after I confer with our allies on Chulak.
And I will see what I can learn here, if Maz�rai�s vote was influenced I shall expose it.
Ferguson.
It�s about time� son of a bitch drags me out here to get poked and prodded, turned upside down� he can�t spare a minute from his big important job to visit his dying friend ?
Ah� It�s good to see your bad attitude hasn�t changed much� What do you expect I�m dying for god sakes.
Don�t get up you idiot.
Come on Cameron I�m not gonna break.
Hey you look like you�re feeling good� Yeah doing pretty good� for a guy with a ticking time bomb in his head.
Well why don�t we see what the doctors have to say about that.
Oh I�m just doing what the flyer says.
It was in the waiting room of the shrinks office you sent me too� couple weeks back. "
So you�re going to bite the big one� now what ?"
First thing on the list is accept it.
Learn to talk openly about it� so that�s what I�m doing� Did I mention I�m going to die ?
Yeah� I think you did.
Good.
How about you ?
How the big top secret job ?
Still top secret.
Oh come on man, you can tell me.
I�m not gonna tell anyone.
I�m gonna die you know� No flowers?
No� Nah hell I thought about it but� decided on this instead.
Oh yes !
Me likey alotey.
Colonel, Dr Jackson, Bra�tac has information concerning a situation on Dakara.
It is Teal�c� he left last night to consult with one of our allies.
He was due back this morning but did not return.
Are you sure he�s not just late ?
He missed an important council session, there have been unusual going-ons as of late.
I am here because I no longer know who I can trust on Dakara� and I am certain something is gravely wrong.
I will divulge nothing.
That is not my intention� My purpose� is to teach you.
Obviously this motion to dissolve the council in favor of elected officials has spawned strong opposition� many who have reaped benefits under the current regime would lose their status upon passage of the vote.
Anybody in particular you think would resort to kidnapping and blackmail to influence the situation ?
I used to believe in the honor of many who have disappointed me of late.
Well, we should probably start at Teal�c�s last known whereabouts.
Let me know if you need additional personnal, Cl.
Mitchell has taken some personal time.
Thank you sir.
Come on� Come on.
No you don�t want none of me� No you don�t� Oh oh, no don�t look now, You better back down.
Yeah !
That�s what I�m talking !
What the hell was that ?
Were you even trying ?
You know what� I�m just, I�m kind of tired.
But this, this, this was great.
Really this was just like old times.
Tell you what, I�ll play� left handed� with one eye.
Yeah, I�m done.
Alright� fine.
I reserve the right for a rematch.
Fair enough.
Look, I, I appreciate you taking some time but� What�cha talking about?
I�m just saying, you did your duty, you can go now.
I�ve got no where else to be.
Really.
Seriously, Cam� its fine, you don�t have to stick around.
Yes...
I do.
I wish I could be more help Bra�tac, but Teal�c left last night, barely an hour after arriving.
Did he say where he was going ?
He said he was needed back on Dakara.
Was anybody with him ?
He traveled alone.
Please let me know as soon as you have learned what has happened.
What is the matter brother ?
You call yourself a friend� yet you speak lies to my face !
Whoa Bra�tac !
He is deceiving us.
Where is Teal�c ?!
Bra�tac, what has come over you ?
I�ve told you what I know.
I will not ask again !
He was taken from here, I do not know where� Please !
What was that all about ?
I believe he speaks the truth� he does not know where Teal�c is.
But he admitted he helped arrange for Teal�c�s kidnapping.
And he shall be dealt with accordingly.
Unfortunately for us this situation is much worse than I imagined.
How ?
Yukan has always been one of the strongest supporters of our cause, a Jaffa whose honor I never would have doubted, there is but one possible explanation for his actions, I saw it� in his eyes.
He�s been brainwashed.
You know� I never did buy that you went down in a test flight.
Why ?
That�s what happened.
Ok, so you were testing a plane in a dog fight over Antarctica ?
Dog fight ?
I did some checking, I still have friends in intelligence.
Right, you think you�re getting your hands on classified information huh ?
Not exactly, I pieced some things together.
Come on, we were both up for that big important classified position, I just wanted to know what I missed out on, that almost got you killed.
I wish I could tell ya, I really do.
No you don�t.
You probably feel guilty as hell you�re doing what you�re doing while I�m waiting to die.
Read the flyer man.
It�s called survivors guilt.
Now it also says that you need to be honest with yourself and those around you.
Speak !
It does not seem to be working.
As I feared, ha.
His will is strong.
I will break him, whatever it takes.
No no, I�ll deal with this.
Hello Teal�c.
You.
It seems its time we had a little Chat.
I�ve recalled Colonel Carter and SG-3 from Chulak, do we have any idea how widespread this brain washing might be ?
It is impossible to tell, but it explains how many alliances have shifted so dramatically over the course of the last three weeks For all we know half the council may have been compromised.
You believe Goa�uld technology is behind this ?
Teal�c once fell prey to it at the hands of Apophis.
But he was able to break its hold, by enduring the right of Mal Sharon.
Anyone including the Jaffa could have their hands on that technology now.
Still the fact that Teal�c overcame such manipulation in the past should make him more able to resists its affects again.
Which may actually put his life at greater risk.
Bra�tac you said, a, a close friend of yours Maz�rai had a, had a similar change of opinion, virtually overnight.
Yes, it is likely he too, is brainwashed.
Right, uh, I guess what I�m getting at is, is it possible you can get him to defeat the brainwashing the same way Teal�c did ?
And if so, at the very least, he might be able to give us an idea as to who is behind this.
I admit we�ve certainly had our differences in the past, but you need to hear what I have to say.
I will not hear the words of a false God.
Ah yes, the whole God issue.
Maybe we did take it a little too far but, can you blame us ?
We gave you strength, vitality, long life, I know you don�t quite see it that way, but no matter, its all in the past now.
Come now Teal�c, we�re smart enough to know we�re not actually gods.
Well, some of us are anyway, there are those of us who�ll begin to believe their own propaganda.
I suppose, all you need is enough people to worship you and then, what�s the difference, you�re pretty much a god by definition are you not ?
So is the case with the Ori, granted they do seem to have some very interesting power to back up their claims.
I�ve seen what happens to those who resist.
They are a formidable enemy.
How does this concern you and I ?
We work together to defeat the replicators.
This is working together ?
Taking me against my will ?
Brainwashing the council to do your bidding ?
The Jaffa numbers in the millions, spread across the vastness of the galaxy, your backgrounds are diverse and rich, in history of warfare with each other.
Because of the Goa�uld !
As a united nation you are young and inexperienced, too weak to face an adversary as powerful as the Ori.
Gerak proved that, what you need right now is a strong leader, one with the mind, and experience to wage war on such a foe.
You.
I�m not asking you to worship me, I do not plan to undermine your freedom, I care nothing for your rights or traditions, or what you choose to do with your daily lives.
What I do not want to see happen is the utter subjecation of this entire galaxy at the hands of the Ori, that would be an utter shame for all of us.
Don�t make this personal Teal�c, your people are in need, and I can help them, I can help all of us defend ourselves against the Ori.
That is an absurd accusation, You know me Bra�tac, I choose my opinions Carefully.
That�s True, no really it is, we uh, checked these out of the hall of records before coming here, six months ago you co-authored policy measures designed to prevent voting of uses by Gerak�s coalition, uh, four months ago you voted in favor of increasing the size of council to give unrepresented Jaffa a voice, and, just three weeks ago you introduced a motion to set limits of the councils legislative power, are we seeing a pattern here ?
You believe in democracy Maz�rai, how else do you explain your actions ?
I do not deny my beliefs, my thinking on the proper timing and strategy for implementation is what�s changed.
Two evenings ago, do you remember clearly what you did ?
Bra�tac, I do not remember what I ate yesterday, that is sad, I admit but, proof of nothing other than old age.
Age has taken away everything but our wisdom, old friend.
Those were your words to me, just before you tabled the referendum for democracy, tell me one thing that happened the night before last and I will let this rest.
Please leave me.
I am weary.
Bra�tac ?
We have reached him.
Trust me.
Facing the right of mal sharran is something one must do with clear mind and conviction, we must give him time.
You know what I think you�re doing ?
Sleeping ?
I think you�re fighting aliens.
I think that chunk of metal you�ve got in your cranium has caused a lot of damage.
I know you weren�t test flying a plane down in Antarctica, you were fighting an alien armada, in human built alien hybrid fighters, and we�ve got like, a whole fleet of them, and at least, uh, a couple of interstellar battleships.
What ever you say man...
The info's out there, now the military, they couldn�t build all that stuff themselves, they�d have to contract it out, I did some consulting for an airnox firm called zefro, when I first went on disability.
Come on man, I�m seasoned enough to see through all the bogus cover stories they�ve been blowing around the last couple of years, I mean, what really happened to that building in Seattle a couple of months back ?
And that, that strange new influenza outbreak that swept the globe, didn�t that start in a hospital near here ?
Look Ferguson...
No I know, I know...
you can�t tell me, doesn�t really matter, the point is, I know that whatever you�re into, it�s big...
I mean it's bigger than we even dreamed of, even back when we were cadets and we swore that...
a blood oath that we�d make it into the space program or die trying.
Look I�m not some crazy conspiracy nut, cam.
I know...
You got things to do besides sitting here waiting for me to die.
Go.
I find it helps if you hit it.
No that�s alright, I probably shouldn�t have anymore caffeine.
I got the results back from the cat scan...
And ?
Well, it pretty much confirmed Mr.
Ferguson�s own doctors findings, the shrapnel originally lodged itself against an intracranial artery and over the course of the next few years formed the aneurism, given its size and relative position, we risk doing more damage if we attack it surgically, even an intravascular approach would likely cause a major rupture.
Ok, so what�s the plan ?
Well, I know you were hoping for better news Colonel.
I�m sorry...
I�m afraid there are no options, its only a matter of time.
Sorry Doc, you were wrong, hitting it doesn�t help.
I�ll pay for that.
Thank you, now please leave us.
You think he did this to himself ?
He removed his own symbiote, the right of mal sharran.
I don�t understand, why would he do this on his own ?
I mean, he had to have know how dangerous it would be.
Indeed, it requires that you bring yourself to the edge of death, in order to find your own true spirit should you fail.
He was ashamed that he�d been brainwashed, if he failed to overcome it, he didn�t want anyone to be here to save him.
I pushed you to this old friend...
Bra�tac...
Ka�lel.
Bra�tac is tailing Ka�lel, he�s hopeful it will lead to Teal�c�s whereabouts, Cl.
Carter is putting together a rescue operation that we can implement the moment we get confirmation.
I�ll be there.
Under the circumstances, everyone will understand if you choose to stay back on this one.
I�m sorry sir, we�re talking about Teal�c.
I understand.
How�s your friend doing ?
Not so good, on that front sir, there�s something I need to ask you.
So, have you given some though to my proposal ?
To be honest you�ve looked better Teal�c, don�t tell me your spirit is waving, I know you need tretonin to live.
Give in, don�t threaten the future of your people because of personal pride.
You are frighten, you seek to the Jaffa because you recognize the power of the Ori, and you are helpless to do anything about it, on, your, own.
I�ve tried to be nice, I�ve tried to present reason, convince you in the most merciful fashion, but my patience wears thin.
Now rest assured I will prevail over your precious council and control the Jaffa, ultimately it is for their own good if you keep resisting me, I�ll have no choice but to let you die.
Cameron.
Sam.
Bra�tac got us a gate address, Ka�lel led him to a planet with a Mothership parked on a pyramid, he believes Teal�c�s being held there.
That�s good news.
We�re briefing in an hour.
I�ll be there.
Do you need some help with this ?
No I got it, does this make me a hypocrite ?
I told my dad.
He was getting a Tok�ra symbiote.
Pete ?
Got shot, by a Goa�uld with a laser blaster, that�s not really the point, Forget about using that thing...
I mean, after what happened to me I was, opposed to anyone, ever having anything to do with that technology.
Now I�m going out of my way to make use of it.
Is showing your friend the truth going to make him feel any better ?
He wants to know I�m not gonna be burdened with guilt, over the fact that he died because of me.
The truth gonna change that ?
Not for me.
Hey !
Hey.
So you finally getting the hell out of here ?
Actually yes.
Good.
I might no be here when you get back though...
Don�t you quit on me ?
Oh, I just meant that I�m checking out, of the hospital.
I�m going home there�s nothing more they can do for me here.
What is that ?
It�s a little something I picked up on another planet.
Yes very good, that�s hilarious, you know you never realy could tell the true...
We�ve made some modifications, since we got our hands on this, but basically here�s how it works : Some of my memories from the last year have been downloaded into this device, attach these leads to your head, and you get to experience some of the things I�ve gone through, You�re serious ?
You want to know the truth, I�m gonna show it to you.
You can continue to resist me, and die.
Or you can take the tretonin and save yourself.
Join me, and you will save many more.
Its up to you.
May day, May day, we are going in, repeat we are going in.
Colonel.
You are here to lead SG-1.
Teal'c !
Daniel Jackson !
Hey we, we got a little problem in here.
You�ve done this before ?
Uh fight a knight in shining armor nope can�t say that I have.
It appears to be a hologram.
A Hologram !
And we do not want to get into a God-off.
The priors want to show us they�re gonna play hardball.
The Mark 9 gave them almost...
What are ya doing ?
Why�d you stop ?
Teal�c is in trouble.
There�s a rescue op about to leave, I have to go.
Go save him for gods sakes !
Yeah yeah, I just don�t want you to give up, Not when they�re so many possibilities out there.
Just get out of here.
Look before I go, I have to say something, You may not like it, but I�m gonna have to live with it no matter what you say or do.
I�m sorry, I�m doing what I�m doing and you�re not, because, I acted racially.
I�m a hot head and you�re suffering because of it.
No, you�re doing what you�re doing because of who you are.
Yeah, I�m impatient, I lose control, I�m not particularly fond of that side of myself.
I didn�t mean that.
When you see an opportunity you take it, the kinds of things that you and me were asked to do, that you�re doing now, you got to be a little angry, you got to be out of control, you think too much its just gonnna freeze up, My god !
You are going to other planets through a freaking wormhole !
You have to be a little nuts.
I just don�t want to screw it up, again.
Well you better not, this...
Teal�c he seems like a pretty decent guy, or alien whatever he is, Jaffa.
Jaffa.
Just be yourself cam, just trust me that�s pretty damn good.
Thanks.
I would have done it for anyone, you know that, it�s part of the job.
Yeah, it is...
Can I use this thing a little more ?
Play, Stop.
Rewind ?
Pretty cool.
When you get to the part with the flight attendant...
Yeah ?
Skip over a little, that�s private.
I promise nothing.
At which point we should receive radio confirmation from Bra�tac that the gate on P2M-903 is clear.
We can expect intense but limited resistance upon approaching the Mothership, It�ll be visible roughly half a mile from the gate, Bra�tac should be able to provide aerial cover.
Thank you for joining us Colonel.
Sir.
We will secure the gate, proceed to the pyramid, gain access to the Mothership and locate and retrieve Teal�c.
Keep in mind all evidence suggests Teal�c�s been brainwashed, there�s no guarantee he�s even going to co-operate with this rescue, Teal�c is family.
And I don�t like people screwing with my family.
We�re with you sir.
Let�s bring him home.
Shall we try again ?
Alkesh shat�el !
Colonel Carter, the Gate has been cleared.
Alright, lets go, move out.
Lets go, Move move move Bra�tac, watch your back !
GO !
GO !
GO !
GO !
Mitchell !
Cam, wait for Backup !
I see you�re feeling better, you�re friends have come to rescue you, I expected nothing less.
Unfortunately, its too little too late...
The mother ships engines are powering up.
Its taking off.
I�m curious, are you merely feigning allegiance, waiting for the right time to strike at me ?
Damn it !
Shel Kree !
Kill him.
Shell nok !
Took you guys long enough ?
Not your guys.
The rest of the Jaffa guard are retreating back here.
Can�t get these damn rings to work.
If we all go we could be cut off with no way of getting back of the ship, you go, we�ve got your back.
You sure about that ?
Am I gonna be able to stop you ?
I don�t think so, I�m in a bad mood today.
Teal�c, you must resist...
Silence old man, your words are meaningless.
I take it this means I don�t have to shoot you.
You do not.
Good.
Sounds like someone�s still driving this rust bucket.
We should get out of here before they jump to hyper space.
Indeed.
Would you please stop.
Its kinda making me nervous.
Uh, sorry, its just that, the implications of this referendum are tremendous, we take democracy for granted but these Jaffa they...
The referendum passed, for the first time in our history we will have leaders voted upon by every free Jaffa.
Congratulations, welcome to the club.
Two months from now we hold general elections.
Well let the campaigning begin.
What about those Jaffa affected by Ba�al�s brainwashing ?
It will take much dedication on their part to overcome, but with our help, they shall prevail.
Where�s Colonel Mitchell ?
Colonel Mitchell.
You should know that your actions were instrumental in bringing about a successful vote for a democratic Jaffa nation today.
Yeah, I heard about that, That�s great.
Sorry I missed it, I understand...
and I am sorry about your friend.
Yeah, I was...
hoping to see him again.
I am in your debt Colonel Mitchell, not only for saving my life, but for saving the life of Bra�tac as well.
Teal�c, no offence but, I would have done the same for anyone.
You don�t owe me a thing.
We watch each others backs cause that�s our job right.
Indeed.
How did you resist that brainwash ?
Figure I might be in that situation some day, and I don�t reckon I�m going through the right of mal sharran.
To resist the influence of others, knowledge of one self is most important.
Right, thanks.
Yeah...
I�m working on it.
I hereby formally propose we hold a public referendum of the subject� so that all Jaffa can participate in the decision before us� Thank you Brother Maz�rai.
Your wisdom is always greatly appreciated by the council� Now I call Sister Ka�lel as the last speaker before rebuttal will be heard.
Brother Bra�tac�I�m afraid I must begin rebuttal against dissolution of the council.
Our people are not yet ready for this burden Bra�tac� You underestimate them sister� My position on this council was secured by the might of the Hak�til� but it is well known that many regions do not yet recognize any� right for females� let alone the right to vote on their destiny� I agree� there must be change.
Such change must occur prior to a general Vote so that its results can be viewed as fair �and representative.
Ka�lel!
Did she not just speak of her support of our proposal just this morning?
Privately yes.
I would not have called on her otherwise� Then why would she betray us in session?
Someone has influenced her.
Still I have always believed Ka�lel to be honorable� Is there no end to this duplicity we must face?
Sometimes I fear I have gotten too old for this brother.
Indeed.
And yet this is what results when we leave such decision to the Rash of youth� I will speak with her.
Ka�lel� please, forgive the intrusion.
Not at all� I�m glad you are here� we must speak.
May I ask why you did not support our proposal?
Now is not the time.
We have no choice Ka�lel.
I am afraid as far as you are concerned...
that is true.
Hi� I�m Lt.
Col.
Mitchell, I�m here to see Bryce Ferguson.
Colonel Mitchell.
Yes Ma�am.
Hello, I�m Dr Kelly.
Hi, nice to meet you.
I�ve had a chance to see your friend.
Great.
Dr Lam says you�re the best.
Well� that�s very nice for her to say, I�m not aware of any official ranking system.
Well I�m sure you�ll be a little better that fergy�s HMO guy back in Iowa.
Well I�ll do what I can� I�ve ordered some tests, it should give us a better idea what we�re looking at.
Yeah� he�s had that shrapnel for a while, they just found the aneurism a few weeks ago.
He probably had it the whole time and didn�t know it.
He said his doctors back home had thrown in the Towel on this one.
Won�t lie to you, it�s in a tricky spot.
But as you know, we have access to certain technology not available to everyone else just yet.
Yes ma�am, thanks.
I was told he�s not privy to classified material.
No� So, you got him in here but you couldn�t get him clearance?
That is� a whole other ball of wax.
The irony is he probably would have had my spot in the 302 program if he hadn�t been injured� He�s a better pilot that I ever was� better than most actually.
Well, this must be important to you.
I imagine you had to pull some very big strings to make this happen.
Ferguson got that chunk of metal in his head saving my sorry ass four years ago.
I�ll do what I can� Thanks.
And so, upon further reflection� I have come to agree with Ka�lel more debate over the proposed state of government is required.
We must take our time� in such grave matters.
For now, we must maintain the present high council and not bow to the pressure of Brother�s Bra�tac and Teal�c.
Maz�rai.
I am entitled to be swayed by reason Bra�tac.
You were the one who tabled this proposal for referent� you have always believed democracy was essential for the future of our nation.
Indeed, that is still the case.
I have merely been convinced that we should not act in such haste.
Brother� it was you who feared that Gerak�s followers were gathering strength� that there was a danger that if we did not dissolve this council, they could still vote to support the unilateral submission to the religion of the Ori� All our dreams for a free Jaffa nation would be lost�forever.
All I am saying is that I believe there is yet more time for healthy debate.
We cannot let this proposal die.
There are still council members who remain uncommitted� Brother Yucan was not in session today.
I will visit with him later this evening after I confer with our allies on Chulak.
And I will see what I can learn here, if Maz�rai�s vote was influenced I shall expose it.
Ferguson.
It�s about time� son of a bitch drags me out here to get poked and prodded, turned upside down� he can�t spare a minute from his big important job to visit his dying friend ?
Ah� It�s good to see your bad attitude hasn�t changed much� What do you expect I�m dying for god sakes.
Don�t get up you idiot.
Come on Cameron I�m not gonna break.
Hey you look like you�re feeling good� Yeah doing pretty good� for a guy with a ticking time bomb in his head.
Well why don�t we see what the doctors have to say about that.
Oh I�m just doing what the flyer says.
It was in the waiting room of the shrinks office you sent me too� couple weeks back. "
So you�re going to bite the big one� now what ?"
First thing on the list is accept it.
Learn to talk openly about it� so that�s what I�m doing� Did I mention I�m going to die ?
Yeah� I think you did.
Good.
How about you ?
How the big top secret job ?
Still top secret.
Oh come on man, you can tell me.
I�m not gonna tell anyone.
I�m gonna die you know� No flowers?
No� Nah hell I thought about it but� decided on this instead.
Oh yes !
Me likey alotey.
Colonel, Dr Jackson, Bra�tac has information concerning a situation on Dakara.
It is Teal�c� he left last night to consult with one of our allies.
He was due back this morning but did not return.
Are you sure he�s not just late ?
He missed an important council session, there have been unusual going-ons as of late.
I am here because I no longer know who I can trust on Dakara� and I am certain something is gravely wrong.
I will divulge nothing.
That is not my intention� My purpose� is to teach you.
Obviously this motion to dissolve the council in favor of elected officials has spawned strong opposition� many who have reaped benefits under the current regime would lose their status upon passage of the vote.
Anybody in particular you think would resort to kidnapping and blackmail to influence the situation ?
I used to believe in the honor of many who have disappointed me of late.
Well, we should probably start at Teal�c�s last known whereabouts.
Let me know if you need additional personnal, Cl.
Mitchell has taken some personal time.
Thank you sir.
Come on� Come on.
No you don�t want none of me� No you don�t� Oh oh, no don�t look now, You better back down.
Yeah !
That�s what I�m talking !
What the hell was that ?
Were you even trying ?
You know what� I�m just, I�m kind of tired.
But this, this, this was great.
Really this was just like old times.
Tell you what, I�ll play� left handed� with one eye.
Yeah, I�m done.
Alright� fine.
I reserve the right for a rematch.
Fair enough.
Look, I, I appreciate you taking some time but� What�cha talking about?
I�m just saying, you did your duty, you can go now.
I�ve got no where else to be.
Really.
Seriously, Cam� its fine, you don�t have to stick around.
Yes...
I do.
I wish I could be more help Bra�tac, but Teal�c left last night, barely an hour after arriving.
Did he say where he was going ?
He said he was needed back on Dakara.
Was anybody with him ?
He traveled alone.
Please let me know as soon as you have learned what has happened.
What is the matter brother ?
You call yourself a friend� yet you speak lies to my face !
Whoa Bra�tac !
He is deceiving us.
Where is Teal�c ?!
Bra�tac, what has come over you ?
I�ve told you what I know.
I will not ask again !
He was taken from here, I do not know where� Please !
What was that all about ?
I believe he speaks the truth� he does not know where Teal�c is.
But he admitted he helped arrange for Teal�c�s kidnapping.
And he shall be dealt with accordingly.
Unfortunately for us this situation is much worse than I imagined.
How ?
Yukan has always been one of the strongest supporters of our cause, a Jaffa whose honor I never would have doubted, there is but one possible explanation for his actions, I saw it� in his eyes.
He�s been brainwashed.
You know� I never did buy that you went down in a test flight.
Why ?
That�s what happened.
Ok, so you were testing a plane in a dog fight over Antarctica ?
Dog fight ?
I did some checking, I still have friends in intelligence.
Right, you think you�re getting your hands on classified information huh ?
Not exactly, I pieced some things together.
Come on, we were both up for that big important classified position, I just wanted to know what I missed out on, that almost got you killed.
I wish I could tell ya, I really do.
No you don�t.
You probably feel guilty as hell you�re doing what you�re doing while I�m waiting to die.
Read the flyer man.
It�s called survivors guilt.
Now it also says that you need to be honest with yourself and those around you.
Speak !
It does not seem to be working.
As I feared, ha.
His will is strong.
I will break him, whatever it takes.
No no, I�ll deal with this.
Hello Teal�c.
You.
It seems its time we had a little Chat.
I�ve recalled Colonel Carter and SG-3 from Chulak, do we have any idea how widespread this brain washing might be ?
It is impossible to tell, but it explains how many alliances have shifted so dramatically over the course of the last three weeks For all we know half the council may have been compromised.
You believe Goa�uld technology is behind this ?
Teal�c once fell prey to it at the hands of Apophis.
But he was able to break its hold, by enduring the right of Mal Sharon.
Anyone including the Jaffa could have their hands on that technology now.
Still the fact that Teal�c overcame such manipulation in the past should make him more able to resists its affects again.
Which may actually put his life at greater risk.
Bra�tac you said, a, a close friend of yours Maz�rai had a, had a similar change of opinion, virtually overnight.
Yes, it is likely he too, is brainwashed.
Right, uh, I guess what I�m getting at is, is it possible you can get him to defeat the brainwashing the same way Teal�c did ?
And if so, at the very least, he might be able to give us an idea as to who is behind this.
I admit we�ve certainly had our differences in the past, but you need to hear what I have to say.
I will not hear the words of a false God.
Ah yes, the whole God issue.
Maybe we did take it a little too far but, can you blame us ?
We gave you strength, vitality, long life, I know you don�t quite see it that way, but no matter, its all in the past now.
Come now Teal�c, we�re smart enough to know we�re not actually gods.
Well, some of us are anyway, there are those of us who�ll begin to believe their own propaganda.
I suppose, all you need is enough people to worship you and then, what�s the difference, you�re pretty much a god by definition are you not ?
So is the case with the Ori, granted they do seem to have some very interesting power to back up their claims.
I�ve seen what happens to those who resist.
They are a formidable enemy.
How does this concern you and I ?
We work together to defeat the replicators.
This is working together ?
Taking me against my will ?
Brainwashing the council to do your bidding ?
The Jaffa numbers in the millions, spread across the vastness of the galaxy, your backgrounds are diverse and rich, in history of warfare with each other.
Because of the Goa�uld !
As a united nation you are young and inexperienced, too weak to face an adversary as powerful as the Ori.
Gerak proved that, what you need right now is a strong leader, one with the mind, and experience to wage war on such a foe.
You.
I�m not asking you to worship me, I do not plan to undermine your freedom, I care nothing for your rights or traditions, or what you choose to do with your daily lives.
What I do not want to see happen is the utter subjecation of this entire galaxy at the hands of the Ori, that would be an utter shame for all of us.
Don�t make this personal Teal�c, your people are in need, and I can help them, I can help all of us defend ourselves against the Ori.
That is an absurd accusation, You know me Bra�tac, I choose my opinions Carefully.
That�s True, no really it is, we uh, checked these out of the hall of records before coming here, six months ago you co-authored policy measures designed to prevent voting of uses by Gerak�s coalition, uh, four months ago you voted in favor of increasing the size of council to give unrepresented Jaffa a voice, and, just three weeks ago you introduced a motion to set limits of the councils legislative power, are we seeing a pattern here ?
You believe in democracy Maz�rai, how else do you explain your actions ?
I do not deny my beliefs, my thinking on the proper timing and strategy for implementation is what�s changed.
Two evenings ago, do you remember clearly what you did ?
Bra�tac, I do not remember what I ate yesterday, that is sad, I admit but, proof of nothing other than old age.
Age has taken away everything but our wisdom, old friend.
Those were your words to me, just before you tabled the referendum for democracy, tell me one thing that happened the night before last and I will let this rest.
Please leave me.
I am weary.
Bra�tac ?
We have reached him.
Trust me.
Facing the right of mal sharran is something one must do with clear mind and conviction, we must give him time.
You know what I think you�re doing ?
Sleeping ?
I think you�re fighting aliens.
I think that chunk of metal you�ve got in your cranium has caused a lot of damage.
I know you weren�t test flying a plane down in Antarctica, you were fighting an alien armada, in human built alien hybrid fighters, and we�ve got like, a whole fleet of them, and at least, uh, a couple of interstellar battleships.
What ever you say man...
The info's out there, now the military, they couldn�t build all that stuff themselves, they�d have to contract it out, I did some consulting for an airnox firm called zefro, when I first went on disability.
Come on man, I�m seasoned enough to see through all the bogus cover stories they�ve been blowing around the last couple of years, I mean, what really happened to that building in Seattle a couple of months back ?
And that, that strange new influenza outbreak that swept the globe, didn�t that start in a hospital near here ?
Look Ferguson...
No I know, I know...
you can�t tell me, doesn�t really matter, the point is, I know that whatever you�re into, it�s big...
I mean it's bigger than we even dreamed of, even back when we were cadets and we swore that...
a blood oath that we�d make it into the space program or die trying.
Look I�m not some crazy conspiracy nut, cam.
I know...
You got things to do besides sitting here waiting for me to die.
Go.
I find it helps if you hit it.
No that�s alright, I probably shouldn�t have anymore caffeine.
I got the results back from the cat scan...
And ?
Well, it pretty much confirmed Mr.
Ferguson�s own doctors findings, the shrapnel originally lodged itself against an intracranial artery and over the course of the next few years formed the aneurism, given its size and relative position, we risk doing more damage if we attack it surgically, even an intravascular approach would likely cause a major rupture.
Ok, so what�s the plan ?
Well, I know you were hoping for better news Colonel.
I�m sorry...
I�m afraid there are no options, its only a matter of time.
Sorry Doc, you were wrong, hitting it doesn�t help.
I�ll pay for that.
Thank you, now please leave us.
You think he did this to himself ?
He removed his own symbiote, the right of mal sharran.
I don�t understand, why would he do this on his own ?
I mean, he had to have know how dangerous it would be.
Indeed, it requires that you bring yourself to the edge of death, in order to find your own true spirit should you fail.
He was ashamed that he�d been brainwashed, if he failed to overcome it, he didn�t want anyone to be here to save him.
I pushed you to this old friend...
Bra�tac...
Ka�lel.
Bra�tac is tailing Ka�lel, he�s hopeful it will lead to Teal�c�s whereabouts, Cl.
Carter is putting together a rescue operation that we can implement the moment we get confirmation.
I�ll be there.
Under the circumstances, everyone will understand if you choose to stay back on this one.
I�m sorry sir, we�re talking about Teal�c.
I understand.
How�s your friend doing ?
Not so good, on that front sir, there�s something I need to ask you.
So, have you given some though to my proposal ?
To be honest you�ve looked better Teal�c, don�t tell me your spirit is waving, I know you need tretonin to live.
Give in, don�t threaten the future of your people because of personal pride.
You are frighten, you seek to the Jaffa because you recognize the power of the Ori, and you are helpless to do anything about it, on, your, own.
I�ve tried to be nice, I�ve tried to present reason, convince you in the most merciful fashion, but my patience wears thin.
Now rest assured I will prevail over your precious council and control the Jaffa, ultimately it is for their own good if you keep resisting me, I�ll have no choice but to let you die.
Cameron.
Sam.
Bra�tac got us a gate address, Ka�lel led him to a planet with a Mothership parked on a pyramid, he believes Teal�c�s being held there.
That�s good news.
We�re briefing in an hour.
I�ll be there.
Do you need some help with this ?
No I got it, does this make me a hypocrite ?
I told my dad.
He was getting a Tok�ra symbiote.
Pete ?
Got shot, by a Goa�uld with a laser blaster, that�s not really the point, Forget about using that thing...
I mean, after what happened to me I was, opposed to anyone, ever having anything to do with that technology.
Now I�m going out of my way to make use of it.
Is showing your friend the truth going to make him feel any better ?
He wants to know I�m not gonna be burdened with guilt, over the fact that he died because of me.
The truth gonna change that ?
Not for me.
Hey !
Hey.
So you finally getting the hell out of here ?
Actually yes.
Good.
I might no be here when you get back though...
Don�t you quit on me ?
Oh, I just meant that I�m checking out, of the hospital.
I�m going home there�s nothing more they can do for me here.
What is that ?
It�s a little something I picked up on another planet.
Yes very good, that�s hilarious, you know you never realy could tell the true...
We�ve made some modifications, since we got our hands on this, but basically here�s how it works : Some of my memories from the last year have been downloaded into this device, attach these leads to your head, and you get to experience some of the things I�ve gone through, You�re serious ?
You want to know the truth, I�m gonna show it to you.
You can continue to resist me, and die.
Or you can take the tretonin and save yourself.
Join me, and you will save many more.
Its up to you.
May day, May day, we are going in, repeat we are going in.
Colonel.
You are here to lead SG-1.
Teal'c !
Daniel Jackson !
Hey we, we got a little problem in here.
You�ve done this before ?
Uh fight a knight in shining armor nope can�t say that I have.
It appears to be a hologram.
A Hologram !
And we do not want to get into a God-off.
The priors want to show us they�re gonna play hardball.
The Mark 9 gave them almost...
What are ya doing ?
Why�d you stop ?
Teal�c is in trouble.
There�s a rescue op about to leave, I have to go.
Go save him for gods sakes !
Yeah yeah, I just don�t want you to give up, Not when they�re so many possibilities out there.
Just get out of here.
Look before I go, I have to say something, You may not like it, but I�m gonna have to live with it no matter what you say or do.
I�m sorry, I�m doing what I�m doing and you�re not, because, I acted racially.
I�m a hot head and you�re suffering because of it.
No, you�re doing what you�re doing because of who you are.
Yeah, I�m impatient, I lose control, I�m not particularly fond of that side of myself.
I didn�t mean that.
When you see an opportunity you take it, the kinds of things that you and me were asked to do, that you�re doing now, you got to be a little angry, you got to be out of control, you think too much its just gonnna freeze up, My god !
You are going to other planets through a freaking wormhole !
You have to be a little nuts.
I just don�t want to screw it up, again.
Well you better not, this...
Teal�c he seems like a pretty decent guy, or alien whatever he is, Jaffa.
Jaffa.
Just be yourself cam, just trust me that�s pretty damn good.
Thanks.
I would have done it for anyone, you know that, it�s part of the job.
Yeah, it is...
Can I use this thing a little more ?
Play, Stop.
Rewind ?
Pretty cool.
When you get to the part with the flight attendant...
Yeah ?
Skip over a little, that�s private.
I promise nothing.
At which point we should receive radio confirmation from Bra�tac that the gate on P2M-903 is clear.
We can expect intense but limited resistance upon approaching the Mothership, It�ll be visible roughly half a mile from the gate, Bra�tac should be able to provide aerial cover.
Thank you for joining us Colonel.
Sir.
We will secure the gate, proceed to the pyramid, gain access to the Mothership and locate and retrieve Teal�c.
Keep in mind all evidence suggests Teal�c�s been brainwashed, there�s no guarantee he�s even going to co-operate with this rescue, Teal�c is family.
And I don�t like people screwing with my family.
We�re with you sir.
Let�s bring him home.
Shall we try again ?
Alkesh shat�el !
Colonel Carter, the Gate has been cleared.
Alright, lets go, move out.
Lets go, Move move move Bra�tac, watch your back !
GO !
GO !
GO !
GO !
Mitchell !
Cam, wait for Backup !
I see you�re feeling better, you�re friends have come to rescue you, I expected nothing less.
Unfortunately, its too little too late...
The mother ships engines are powering up.
Its taking off.
I�m curious, are you merely feigning allegiance, waiting for the right time to strike at me ?
Damn it !
Shel Kree !
Kill him.
Shell nok !
Took you guys long enough ?
Not your guys.
The rest of the Jaffa guard are retreating back here.
Can�t get these damn rings to work.
If we all go we could be cut off with no way of getting back of the ship, you go, we�ve got your back.
You sure about that ?
Am I gonna be able to stop you ?
I don�t think so, I�m in a bad mood today.
Teal�c, you must resist...
Silence old man, your words are meaningless.
I take it this means I don�t have to shoot you.
You do not.
Good.
Sounds like someone�s still driving this rust bucket.
We should get out of here before they jump to hyper space.
Indeed.
Would you please stop.
Its kinda making me nervous.
Uh, sorry, its just that, the implications of this referendum are tremendous, we take democracy for granted but these Jaffa they...
The referendum passed, for the first time in our history we will have leaders voted upon by every free Jaffa.
Congratulations, welcome to the club.
Two months from now we hold general elections.
Well let the campaigning begin.
What about those Jaffa affected by Ba�al�s brainwashing ?
It will take much dedication on their part to overcome, but with our help, they shall prevail.
Where�s Colonel Mitchell ?
Colonel Mitchell.
You should know that your actions were instrumental in bringing about a successful vote for a democratic Jaffa nation today.
Yeah, I heard about that, That�s great.
Sorry I missed it, I understand...
and I am sorry about your friend.
Yeah, I was...
hoping to see him again.
I am in your debt Colonel Mitchell, not only for saving my life, but for saving the life of Bra�tac as well.
Teal�c, no offence but, I would have done the same for anyone.
You don�t owe me a thing.
We watch each others backs cause that�s our job right.
Indeed.
How did you resist that brainwash ?
Figure I might be in that situation some day, and I don�t reckon I�m going through the right of mal sharran.
To resist the influence of others, knowledge of one self is most important.
Right, thanks.
Yeah...
I�m working on it.