Receiving sg—1'sidc, sir.
Request permission to open the Iris.
Do it.
Welcome home, sg—I.
How did it go?
Oh, general,
you know howi love those Sandy plan ets.
The wind was most pleasant.
Jaffa sarcasm at its finest, general.
There wasn't much left to study.
Most of what used to be there
has been eaten away by San dstorms,
but we did find evidence
suggesting that it was some sort of science outpost
or observatory built by the ancients.
I take it that's the arti fact you mentioned?
What is it?
Actually, we're not sure.
I'd say it's some kind of bug zapper, general.
All I know is that it's emitting energy.
It was hidden in an underground chamber,
just below the main section of the ruins.
When itried picking it up, the crystals started glowing.
Touching it must've somehow activated it.
You're certain it isn't dangerous?
Well, as certain as I can be
without knowing what it is exactly.
As I said when we reported in,
my initial scans indicate
that the energy it's emitting is harmless.
That in itself makes it worthy of stu dy
as a potential power source.
Colonel!
What?
There.
You don't see that?
No. Wha... what?
It just disappeared into the wall.
What did?
I don't know, something.
It was an alien creature of some kind.
You didn't see it?
It was right there.
It was right th ere, general.
This is Hammond.
I want a class—one security lockdown of the base
as of now.
This is not a drill.
Repeat, this is not a drill.
Back to work.
In the past six hours,
security teams have swept the base three times.
Th ey've found no trace whatsoever
of the creature you described.
You're certain what you saw
disappeared into the wall?
Yeah.
I mean, isn't it possible
that something followed us backthrough the gate?
Something with the ability to penetrate solid matter?
Is that unheard of?
Nothing showed up on the video.
Mr. Ouinn, you understand
I'm not ouestioning your judgment,
but without any further evidence,
I have no choice butto return the base
to normal operating status.
Yes, sir, I understand.
Sg—1's had a particularly busy mission schedule lately.
I believe you're all due for some downtime.
I suggest you take it starting right now.
Dismissed.
You only saw a flash of this creature.
Are you sure it wasn't some kind of hallucination?
You're suggesting I'm delusional?
No, no.
It's just possible
you were seeing something that wasn't entirely...
Yes, that's what we're suggesting.
You think I'm having symptoms
related to my prior exposure to naquadria
like the others on my planet?
Dr. Fraiser gave me a clean bill of health.
Over three months ago.
Jonas, we're just concern ed about you.
Colonel...
There was something alive down there.
It was real.
I could stay.
We've all been cleared, sir. The base is clean.
Jonas is probably suffering from stress.
This is all still pretty new to him.
You could come with.
Sir?
Fishing, Carter.
I'm going fishing.
You know I'm planning on stu dying the arti fact.
Yes.
It's always something, isn't it?
Oh, come on, sir.
We both know the only reason you asked
is because you knew I had something else to do.
No, really, ithinkyou should come.
Fish... fish some more...
So this is what you do with your downtime, huh?
Well, colonel O'Neill asked me
to go fishing with him,
butto be honest, I findthis more relaxing.
How are you doing?
Well, the possibility of being insane has been interfering
with my ability to relax.
I figured I'd take a crack atthese glyphs.
Fine with me.
I mean, the truth is
I still have no idea what we're dealing with.
Now, I've scanned it with x—rays, ultraviolet,
mild e.M. Pulses.
Nothing has had even the slightest effect
on the particles it's emitting.
Particles?
Well, for lack of a better word.
I mean, really,
they're just energy patterns.
So far, I haven't been able to identify them,
or determine their purpose.
Actually,
I was hoping that the writings on the device itself
would tell us more.
Let's see what it says.
The symbols
are definitely a form of the language used by the ancients,
although the ancients have been around so long,
the language has evolved,
butwe do have a base reference—...
What?
You're telling me that you don't see that?
What?
It's rightthere
in front of you.
Okay...
There's definitely something wrong with me.
No evidence of brain damage
from exposure to naouadria radiation.
No indication of any viruses or toxins
in your system.
Cat scan, mris, blood work all came back clean.
He's in perfect health.
Physically.
That's all I can say definitively,
but you haven't shown any signs
of stress or fatigue
that usually accompany these kinds of hallucinations.
Then why am ithe only one seeing these things?
I wish I had an answer for you.
Unfortunately, until we find out exactly what's going on,
I have no choice but to remove you from active duty,
effective immediately.
General Hammond...
Sir, these visions
only started when we returned with the device.
What are you suggesting?
I know that I can't go on any more missions.
That's fine,
but at least
give me permission
to continue researching the device with major Carter.
I mean, there has to be a connection here.
Major Carter has already submitted her report on the device.
Nothing in it suggests the device
has anything to do with your condition.
Until someone presents hard evidence,
we have to assume it's a coincidence.
I haven't even started translating the writing.
You'll have to do that from video reference.
The device is being shipped to area 51.
I can't believe they're going to ship it out of here
for further study.
We barely got a crack
at figuring out what it is.
Perhaps the scientists at our Nevada facility
will be able to determine the device's true purpose.
Oh, meanwhile, I'm stuck here cooling my heels.
You are welcome to join me as I kelnoreem.
No offense, Teal'c,
but it doesn't quite have the same effect on me.
No other plans?
Colonel O'Neill requested that I accompany him on a fishing excursion.
I guess I'm the only one he didn't invite.
You are not permitted to leave the base.
Still...
Be extremely happy that he did not ask.
Why, you don't like fishing?
No.
Hmm.
Well, seeing as how I've read every book
in the base library twice,
I guess I'll get back to work on my...
You saw that?
Indeed.
Hey, there.
You just caught me fixing a carburetor.
I didn't even hear you pull in.
No, it's not a problem.
Yeah, you sure?
Because it's a full—service station.
You know, the price includes yours truly.
I've got it, thanks.
All right.
At least I can wash your windows for you.
What do you get,
like, four or five miles to the gallon in this thing?
Yeah, it's a pig.
I'm more of an El caminofan, myself.
The things are like catnip to the ladies, huh?
Don't I know it?
What?
Get down.
Oh, jeez.
The money's inside in a lockbox under the counter.
I'm not going to Rob you. Just get down.
Getting down.
Don't kill me, please. I'm a vet.
I'm not going to kill you. Get up
colonel Jack O'Neill, U.S. air force.
Did you see anything?
Just my life flashing before my eyes.
What the hell were you shooting at?
It's classified.
Well, you can tell me.
I've got to work here, you know.
If there's something going on
I should know about...
O'Neill for Hammond.
I served in the Gulf.
What division?
Motor pool.
Oh, man, my sign.
Patching th rough a call from colonel O'Neill, sir.
Colonel, where are you?
About 30 clicks north, sir.
I just saw something...
Fairly interesting.
Well, that means they've breached base containment.
Sir?
We're seeing them here, too.
They're everywhere.
Anything?
Mm...
It says something about an experiment,
but I'm hung up on a few of these glyphs here.
They were studying beings of the something something.
According to this, it should be "inner layer,"
the beings of the inner layer,
butthat doesn't make much sense.
Not really.
Well, maybe other level?
What about another dimension?
That could work.
I mean, itwould make sense
if the creatures are inhabiting another dimension close to ours.
Yeah, absolutely.
Yeah. Thanks.
Is that it?
Sorry.
I'm working as fast as I can, believe me.
I know.
General Hammond wants a full report as soon as possible.
Look, I'm the one who's sorry.
We should never have doubted you
about what you saw in the first place.
It's perfectly understandable,
I mean, with the whole naquadria—poisoning thing.
Besides, I am still kind of the new guy.
You're part of the team now and you deserve our respect.
You've earned it.
Jonas, you're doing a great job.
Thanks.
Now figure out what else this thing says.
Right.
Colonel O'Neill is going to remain in Colorado Springs
and co—ordinate the quarantine.
The national guard is standing by.
The president is prepared to declare a state of emergency.
Hopefully, these things, whatever th ey are,
haven't gotten too far.
Sir, we're not sure we're going to be able to contain them.
You had the transfer of the device halted?
Yes, sir, and we've learned more.
I think I've translated enough of the writings to figure out its purpose.
It's broadcasting
a wave of energy particles.
Now, while we're not exactly sure
what these particles are made of,
we think they're somehow triggering
an ability to see these creatures.
Hopefully, only those exposed to these particles
will develop this second sight.
Yeah, none of the ciphers that we have fit perfectly,
but near as I can understand,
the device is meant to allow us
to observe beings that exist
in a dimension parallel to ours.
We thinkthe energy particles the device is emitting
create a kind of bleed—through effect,
giving anyone who's been exposed to them
the abilityto see into this parallel dimension.
So we can't contain them,
because they aren't actually here?
In a matter of speaking.
They do exist,
just not in any way that allows us
to actually interact with them.
And if I'm right,
they didn't follow us through the gate.
Where did they come from?
The ones we're seeing are from earth.
I mean, theoretically, these creatures could exist anywhere.
We've just been previously unaware of them.
What is your threat assessment, major?
Well, I can't say for sure, sir,
but with regards to the creatures, none.
If they only exist in their dimension,
they can't really do anything to us.
As far as I can tell,
there's no physiological interaction
beyond our ability to see them.
However, while the personnel at this facility
might be able to deal
with seeing interdimensional beings—...
If the effect of this spreads to the general public,
we could have a massive disaster on our hands.
People just aren't used to seeing unusual things
the way we are,
and we can't control when and where a sighting might occur.
I mean, imagine on a small scale
a surgeon doing delicate surgery and he's distracted.
Or an air—traffic controller.
Even something as simple as driving a car.
I mean, people might eventually be able to deal with it,
but not before itturns the world upside down.
Not to mention
the potential exposure of the Stargate program
in trying to explain the situation.
Shut off that device.
We've tried, sir.
Findaway.
Colonel O'Neill says
there haven't been any further reports of sightings
outside the base as of yet.
We've triangulated most of the sightings
to a soo—meter radius around the device.
It seems to attract the creatures to it,
most likely part of its design.
So the closer that we get to the machine,
the more frequently we'll be seeing our new friends.
We've been unable to find
any types of controls or switches.
The last resort is separating the main crystal core
from the unit itself.
Hopefully, that will cut its power supply
and stop the device from functioning.
What are you waiting for?
Well, sir,
this is Avery advanced piece of alien technology.
I have no idea what effect pulling the plug will have.
Major, if this effect continues to spread...
Attempting to remove crystal core.
My scans are no longer detecting
any particle emissions coming from the device.
Anyone see anything?
Major Carter.
Any sightings?
Not me.
My kelnoreem was undisturbed.
Well, ithink we may have just solved the problem.
Teal'c thinks that we should take the device back.
Take it back?
We've barely scratched the surface of what it can do.
That's what I was saying.
I mean, now that it's shut off,
it's perfectly safe to study.
To what end?
The effect that device had was groundbreaking, Teal'c.
Once we figure out exactly how to use it—...
Eventually.
These interdimensional creatures are well worth studying.
The ancients certainly thought so.
They're obviously aware of matter in our dimension
on some level,
or they wouldn't come to rest on objects we perceive as solid.
Plus they can pass through solid matter at will.
Also, the ones we've encountered seem to lack a behavior
that demonstrates a higher intelligence,
but that doesn't mean that we can't—...
Sergeant?
Mission time is 24 minutes, three seconds.
Malp an linkto p9x—39i, it's up and running.
Sg—1, this is Hammond. What's your status?
Sir, we're in the ruins.
We're about to enter the antechamber
where we found the device.
Are you picking up anything coming th rough the wormhole?
N egative.
No unidentified energy patterns
are being detected from your position.
Does that mean we're free and clear?
Even if we were able to shut the device down,
it's possible there was residual particle radiation
that my instruments just couldn't detect.
Hopefully, this will take care of that.
It's back where we found it.
There doesn't seem to be anything else here
that would explain what happened with the device.
Once the gate is shut down,
it should cut off any energy patterns
being broadcast back to earth.
Affirmative.
We'll re—establish contact in one hour.
Hammond out. Shut it down.
Yes, sir.
Deactivating wormhole.
I'll be in my office.
Uh, sir...
Are you certain bringing the device back here
was the right decision?
It's the only way we're going to solve this, sir.
Returning the device to p9x—39i should have worked.
There's no way
it could have been projecting an effect from off—world
without the Stargate being active.
Then why do we all still possess the ability to see these creatures?
Whatever effect the particles have on us
must be persistent.
Hopefully, it's not permanent.
The problem
is several new sightings have been reported on base
by personnel not previously affected.
The situation is getting worse, despite your efforts.
It doesn't make any sense.
Without exposure to the particles—...
What if this has nothing to do with the particles?
How can that be?
We know one of the functions of the device
was to attract the creatures.
Now, when we sh ut that down,
or at least thought we shut it down,
they seemed to go away.
I get it.
What if the particles being emitted
were only what was attracting the creatures?
Sure, like food.
Now, shutting down that part of the device
just made the creatures leave the area.
Whatever's giving us the ability to see these things
is something completely different.
Something unrelated to the device?
No, sir, that seems unlikely,
but it could be something we've missed.
Okay...
I was the first one to see the creatures, right?
I was also the first one to touch the device.
Teal'c was n ext.
Touching the device could have imparted some kind of charge
that would alter our bodies's electrical field enough
to cause the interdimensional bleed—through effect.
Butthat doesn't explain the people
who had no direct contact with the device.
Unless the charge can be passed on from person to person.
Like a contagion.
I'm ordering the immediate containment
of Colorado Springs and the surrounding area.
We'll also need to isolate anyone
who could have come in physical contact with any sgc personnel.
Son of a...
Thank you. Yes. Keep me apprised.
We're getting sporadic reports of sightings.
Thankfully, no one's been hurt so far,
but a local news station has already picked up the story.
Colonel O'Neill is retracing his steps
trying to round up anyone
he may have come in contact with.
The quarantine is otherwise in place.
What's our cover story?
An accidental spill of an experimental chemical
that can have an hallucinogenic effect.
So far, people are buying it.
But that won't work for long.
This may be our only chance to contain this problem.
If we can't...
Mass hysteria.
This is our mistake, major. We need to fix it.
Yes, sir.
Careful.
Interesting.
What?
Well, do you think that the configuration has anything to do
with the nature of the charge the device emits?
So we reorder the crystals,
we change whatthe device does.
Why else would they be arranged this way?
Well, there are a number of configurations
to choose from.
How do we know which one will elicitthe right effect?
This could take a while.
There's no one here, sir.
All right.
Leave someone here in case he comes back.
Yes, sir.
Vernon?
There was a huge bug on my car.
No, I swear.
Did anyone see that?
Huge bug...
Vernon?
You're certain you've reprogrammed the device properly?
To be honest, sir, we're not sure,
butthis 5 one of the last few configurations to try.
We're hoping this means it's now programmed to emit a charge
that will essentially reverse the effect on us.
Okay...
Here goes.
Feel anything?
Not really.
Do you see anything?
No. Do you?
No.
Yeah, when you want to see one...
There.
Where?
Rightthere on the device.
If there's a creature rightthere,
then I'm not seeing it.
Jonas.
I think it worked, sir. I'm not seeing it anymore.
Well done, major.
Well, sir, from what I can gath er,
the antidote seems to be working.
There have been no new sightings
and everyone previously affected is no longer seeing creatures.
Good.
All we need to do now is spread the cure
to colonel O'Neill and the containmentteam
so they can spread it throughoutthe exposed area.
I recommend using a placebo pill
to sell it to the public,
and provided the containment holds,
we should eventually be able to undo the damage.
Hammond.
Sir, I have reason to believe
an individual I came in contact with
has breached the quarantine.
Is there anything we can do?
Well, get Carter and Jonas on this.
The man's name is Vernon sharpe.
He's a non—com,
served in the motor pool in the Gulf.
See what they come up with.
Right away.
We have an exposed man on the run.
How far you headed?
As far as you can take me.
Well, I'm picking up a cousin over in hawthorne county.
How's that?
That's fine.
Hop in.
Now, the latest update on the situation in Colorado.
As you may have already heard,
the national guard continues to maintain its quarantine
on the city of Colorado Springs
after a dangerous chemical spill
may have had an adverse effect
on some residents of the area.
You hear about that?
People are saying they're seeing monsters.
Yeah, I know. Crazy.
According to his bank records,
Vernon sharpe drained all the money from his accounts
several hours ago.
You can getthis kind of information on someone this easily?
Well, we only use the privilege
in certain circumstances.
So he could be anywhere by now.
We've frozen his credit cards,
but since he's using cash,
it'll be harder to trace his movements.
So he's just going to vanish?
That makes no sense.
What do you mean?
Well, he's ex—military.
It can't simply be fear
of these creatures he's seeing.
What's he running for?
He doesn't buy the cover story.
The only way we're going to figure out
where he's going is by learning more about him.
Can we find out if he has any friends or family
in the area?
What's he gone and done now?
Oh, he hasn't done anything,
Mrs. Sharpe.
We're actually just very worried aboutvernon.
Cookie?
Oh... thank you.
I know how you feel, dear.
I've been worried about Vernon since he was a boy.
I was the one who raised him after his mother ran off,
you know.
I'm sure you did a fine job.
She was a real floozy, that one.
My Roger never had much taste
in women.
Mrs. Sharpe,
we're afraid that your grandson may suspect
that the government is after him for the wrong reasons.
Why are you after him?
Vernon may have been accidentally exposed
to a chemical
that could be causing him to see things
that aren't really there.
Like when he was in the war.
What do you mean?
The military,
they did all kind of things to those boys
while they were over there,
experiments with chemical weapons and such.
Messed with their heads good.
My Vernon's never been the same.
We don't really know anything about that.
I'm sure you don't, honey.
It's very, very important that we find your gran dson.
He could be putting other people's lives
in danger, ma'am.
Vernon wouldn't hurt a fly.
Unintentionally, of course.
The truth is,
Vernon's exposure to this chemical wasn't an accident.
In fact, it wasn't even a chemical.
It was a highly contagious experimental germ
developed by the military.
Really?
Butthe thing is
it was created to try and undo what happened to your grandson
while he was in the Gulf.
Oh, I findthat hard to believe.
I swear. I wouldn't lie to you.
Unfortunately,
there were some unexpected side effects.
Those doctors will be the death of us all.
See all those pills I'm supposed to take?
I never take any of them.
We really want to make this right, Mrs. Sharpe,
and it's not just your grandson's life that's at stake.
There could be a lot of other people in danger.
I promise nothing bad will happen to Vernon.
Well, you seem like a nice enough couple.
Oh, we're not...
Please...
We really want to help
Well, lord knows Vernon needs help.
He's not right in the head, that boy.
We'll do our best.
Do you have any idea where he might be?
Well, if he's off anywhere,
it's to see that Chuck fellow.
Chuck?
He's trouble.
Always has been, always will.
I told Vernon straight away,
"that Chuck will lead you to no good."
Does Chuck have a last name?
I'm sure he does.
I just don't know it.
Do you know where he lives?
Thanks for the lift, huh.
Good luck, Vernon.
Hi.
I need a on e—way ticket to Las Vegas.
Just what we need, a conspiracy theorist.
One who happens to be right
aboutthere being a conspiracy.
There has been another sighting.
Where?
A place called hawthorne county.
Any word on Vernon?
The affected person in question
says he picked up a hitchhiker
matching the description of Vernon sharpe.
Thanks.
O'Neill.
It's me, sir.
We have reason to believe
that Vernon may be at piedmont hawthorne airfield
on his way to Las Vegas.
All right, have Hammond ground all flights out.
Containment team is en route.
Eta's about 40 minutes.
Have you been cleared, sir?
Yeah, they got somebody down
from the sgc to shake our hands.
Sir, you should know that Vernon could be extremely paranoid.
Given his military background,
I'd use extreme caution in apprehending him.
I'll keep that in mind.
Good job, Carter.
Thank you, sir.
Come on.
They canceled my flight. Can you believe it?
What did they think of the script?
What?
The secon d—act twist is totally clear.
I'm sorry, ladies and gentlemen,
we've just been told
the flight has been canceled.
Please return to the terminal,
where more information will be provided to you.
Vernon.
There he is. Let's move.
You guys, cover the exits.
I'll take it from here.
Vernon?
You can't get away.
Hey, Vernon...
It's Jack O'Neill.
Colonel O'Neill?
The air force?
Look...
I know this is a massive cliche,
but the place is surrounded.
Yeah, you're telling me.
Those monsters are everywhere.
All right,
I know you're seeing things.
It's gotto be a little confusing.
You're going to kill me for what I know, aren't you?
Nobody's going to kill you.
It's the Gulf all over again,
only this time, it's innocent civilians, too.
You're doing scientific research on us
against our will.
You know, you'll never get away with it.
The truth will get out.
You know, you're right.
Our cover story is bogus.
It is?
Yep...
Butthe truth isn't what you think.
Those creatures you're seeing...
They're aliens.
Come on.
Hey, you wanted the truth,
that's it.
I work for atop—secret branch of the military
that deals with extraterrestrials.
That's what you were seeing.
You're serious.
Yes, very serious...
Butthe thing is...
Those things...
They're no th reat to us.
In fact, if you couldn't see them,
you wouldn't even know they were there.
No, but I am seeing them.
In fact, I'm seeing one right now.
Well, we can make it so you don't.
Then what?
Look, Vernon,
this can't get out, not yet.
The world is not ready to know.
So you just want me to keep it quiet?
Well, think about it.
Who's going to believe you?
I mean, government experiments are one thing,
but we're talking aliens here.
Yeah, but other people have seen them.
Not for long.
Besides,
they're all buying our cover story.
Vernon,
your country needs you.
I'm asking you, one soldier to another,
play ball on this.
Okay.
I'm not taking any pills or needles or anything.
You won't have to.
We're all clear.
We good?
Yes, sir.
So what planet are they from?
Who?
The aliens.
A place called melmac.
Isn'tthat where alf is from?
Who?
Alf, you know, on TV, the puppet.
N ever saw it.
No kidding?