1 00:00:06,548 --> 00:00:08,926 We've been over this, Mr. Ambassador. 2 00:00:09,218 --> 00:00:11,261 Your submarine, yes, yes. 3 00:00:11,553 --> 00:00:12,054 The missile sub rostov 4 00:00:12,346 --> 00:00:15,849 was less than 75 kilometers from the impact of the meteor. 5 00:00:16,141 --> 00:00:17,976 Why do you insist on maintaining this story? 6 00:00:18,268 --> 00:00:19,978 The shock wave caused severe damage, 7 00:00:20,270 --> 00:00:20,938 and she sankto the bottom. 8 00:00:21,230 --> 00:00:23,070 And in the spirit of international cooperation, 9 00:00:23,232 --> 00:00:26,944 a deep submergence rescue vehicle was sent from Pearl harbor. 10 00:00:27,236 --> 00:00:27,945 Yes. Unfortunately, 11 00:00:28,237 --> 00:00:29,947 the rostov'sreactor went critical 12 00:00:30,239 --> 00:00:31,615 before she arrived on the scene. 13 00:00:31,907 --> 00:00:34,826 I have heard your government repeat this story 14 00:00:35,118 --> 00:00:36,118 time and time again, 15 00:00:36,328 --> 00:00:38,622 yet, according to our naval intelligence, 16 00:00:38,914 --> 00:00:40,040 on the day in question, 17 00:00:40,332 --> 00:00:41,041 the submarine in question 18 00:00:41,333 --> 00:00:44,086 was in fact still taking on supplies 19 00:00:44,378 --> 00:00:46,421 in the harbor at vladivostok. 20 00:00:47,673 --> 00:00:49,591 What can I say, ambassador? 21 00:00:49,883 --> 00:00:51,051 Your intelligence is wrong 22 00:00:51,343 --> 00:00:53,679 and not for the firsttime, I might add. 23 00:00:53,971 --> 00:00:55,681 The Americans are hiding something 24 00:00:55,973 --> 00:00:57,093 and have been for years now. 25 00:00:57,266 --> 00:00:59,226 That Russia seems to have no objection 26 00:00:59,518 --> 00:01:00,978 is all the more confusing. 27 00:01:01,270 --> 00:01:02,980 In the spirit of cooperation—... 28 00:01:03,272 --> 00:01:03,939 Please. 29 00:01:04,231 --> 00:01:06,900 What you call a new spirit of cooperation 30 00:01:07,192 --> 00:01:08,986 between your two countries, colonel, 31 00:01:09,278 --> 00:01:11,697 makes the people's republic of China 32 00:01:11,989 --> 00:01:12,989 uncomfortable. 33 00:01:13,031 --> 00:01:15,993 Gentlemen, we couldn't help but overhear. 34 00:01:16,285 --> 00:01:17,303 As I was trying to explain—... 35 00:01:17,327 --> 00:01:19,454 My dear colonel, if we can agree on anything, 36 00:01:19,746 --> 00:01:22,499 it's that your lost submarine is merely the latest 37 00:01:22,791 --> 00:01:24,668 in a long list of extremely unlikely events 38 00:01:24,960 --> 00:01:28,005 the Americans have attempted to foist upon us 39 00:01:28,297 --> 00:01:28,880 as th e truth. 40 00:01:29,172 --> 00:01:31,925 Yes. the Americans are up to something. 41 00:01:32,217 --> 00:01:34,261 They did summon us here for some reason. 42 00:01:34,553 --> 00:01:37,514 To hear more stories of falling meteors 43 00:01:37,806 --> 00:01:40,267 and exploding hot air balloons. 44 00:01:41,810 --> 00:01:42,185 Mr. Ambassador, 45 00:01:42,477 --> 00:01:44,855 I am sure we can provide you with the necessary evidence—... 46 00:01:45,147 --> 00:01:48,108 That won't be necessary, colonel. 47 00:01:50,902 --> 00:01:54,615 (Speaking Russian) 48 00:01:55,782 --> 00:01:58,410 (Speaking Russian) 49 00:01:58,702 --> 00:02:01,538 (Speaking Russian) 50 00:02:04,207 --> 00:02:06,084 General? 51 00:02:07,586 --> 00:02:10,005 Gentlemen, please be seated. 52 00:02:30,567 --> 00:02:31,109 Thank you. 53 00:02:31,401 --> 00:02:33,945 First and foremost, gentlemen, welcome to the Pentagon. 54 00:02:34,237 --> 00:02:35,637 Please forgive any security measures 55 00:02:35,739 --> 00:02:37,574 you've had to undergo in order to get here. 56 00:02:37,866 --> 00:02:39,701 In america, we try never to underestimate 57 00:02:39,993 --> 00:02:42,746 the competence nor curiosity of our media. 58 00:02:43,038 --> 00:02:43,455 We've asked you here 59 00:02:43,789 --> 00:02:46,917 to inform you of a top—secret operation that the United States air force 60 00:02:47,209 --> 00:02:47,542 has been operating 61 00:02:47,834 --> 00:02:49,274 out of Cheyenne mountain in Colorado. 62 00:02:49,544 --> 00:02:52,506 It's called the Stargate program. 63 00:04:17,132 --> 00:04:19,176 Gentlemen, the Stargate. 64 00:04:19,468 --> 00:04:22,179 The device itself was discovered in Egypt in 1928 65 00:04:22,471 --> 00:04:24,723 where it had laid buried for several thousand years. 66 00:04:25,015 --> 00:04:26,183 In 1945, ateam of scientists 67 00:04:26,475 --> 00:04:28,435 hoping to find a military application 68 00:04:28,727 --> 00:04:29,311 for the device 69 00:04:29,603 --> 00:04:31,243 successfully established a stable wormhole 70 00:04:31,480 --> 00:04:32,720 by a process of random dialing. 71 00:04:32,814 --> 00:04:34,649 It was for all intents and purposes 72 00:04:34,941 --> 00:04:36,193 a lucky accident, 73 00:04:36,485 --> 00:04:37,765 which they were unable to repeat. 74 00:04:37,903 --> 00:04:41,907 The gate remained inactive until eight years ago, 75 00:04:42,199 --> 00:04:44,451 when this man, Dr. Daniel Jackson, 76 00:04:44,743 --> 00:04:45,202 joined the program. 77 00:04:45,494 --> 00:04:48,413 Dr. Jackson successfully deciphered the symbols on the gate, 78 00:04:48,705 --> 00:04:50,665 allowing us to begin routine exploration 79 00:04:50,957 --> 00:04:51,541 of alien worlds. 80 00:04:51,833 --> 00:04:53,752 Since thattime, Mr. Ambassadors, 81 00:04:54,044 --> 00:04:56,463 we have visited literally hundreds of planets. 82 00:04:56,755 --> 00:04:59,424 Thousands more remain to be explored. 83 00:05:02,803 --> 00:05:04,304 What? 84 00:05:04,679 --> 00:05:05,847 This is absurd. 85 00:05:06,139 --> 00:05:08,225 I know it's a lot to process, gentlemen. 86 00:05:08,517 --> 00:05:10,227 The firsttime I saw the gate activated, 87 00:05:10,519 --> 00:05:13,438 I could hardly believe my eyes. 88 00:05:13,730 --> 00:05:15,148 It is true. 89 00:05:15,440 --> 00:05:16,566 You know about this? 90 00:05:16,858 --> 00:05:17,400 The Russian government 91 00:05:17,692 --> 00:05:19,444 has been aware of the Stargate program 92 00:05:19,736 --> 00:05:20,736 for ouite some time. 93 00:05:20,946 --> 00:05:22,697 Are you quite serious? 94 00:05:22,989 --> 00:05:23,989 Did your president 95 00:05:24,157 --> 00:05:25,951 not recently call Great Britain 96 00:05:26,243 --> 00:05:28,245 america's closest ally? 97 00:05:28,537 --> 00:05:29,537 One of our own people 98 00:05:29,746 --> 00:05:31,581 illegally sold the Russians information 99 00:05:31,873 --> 00:05:34,042 which allowed them to temporarily operate 100 00:05:34,334 --> 00:05:35,919 their own program. 101 00:05:36,211 --> 00:05:38,713 You had one of these Stargates? 102 00:05:39,005 --> 00:05:40,549 For a short time. 103 00:05:40,841 --> 00:05:43,093 How many of these bloody things are there? 104 00:05:43,385 --> 00:05:45,136 There was another Stargate. 105 00:05:45,428 --> 00:05:48,056 It was recovered from the bottom of the ocean 106 00:05:48,348 --> 00:05:49,891 two years ago. 107 00:05:50,517 --> 00:05:51,643 I don't understand. 108 00:05:51,935 --> 00:05:54,729 Davis: Sg—I was trapped aboard an asgard vessel. 109 00:05:55,021 --> 00:05:58,942 They beamed aboard our Stargate as their means of escape. 110 00:06:31,558 --> 00:06:33,685 So the gate the Russians recovered 111 00:06:33,977 --> 00:06:34,352 from the pacific 112 00:06:34,644 --> 00:06:36,354 was the gate first discovered in Egypt. 113 00:06:36,646 --> 00:06:37,063 We replaced that gate 114 00:06:37,355 --> 00:06:39,595 with the gate we discovered in Antarctica five years ago. 115 00:06:39,691 --> 00:06:42,027 That Stargate has since been destroyed. 116 00:06:42,319 --> 00:06:44,119 The original gate is back in Cheyenne mountain 117 00:06:44,362 --> 00:06:47,365 under lease from the Russian government. 118 00:06:51,202 --> 00:06:53,455 The explosion of your nuclear submarine 119 00:06:53,747 --> 00:06:55,332 was the cover story for these events? 120 00:06:55,624 --> 00:06:57,417 Actually, the rostovexplosion 121 00:06:57,709 --> 00:07:02,130 was to cover up the explosion of a crashed Goa'uld ship. 122 00:07:02,422 --> 00:07:03,798 Wh ereas th e Stargate 123 00:07:04,090 --> 00:07:06,092 was aboard an asgard... 124 00:07:06,384 --> 00:07:07,384 Ship. 125 00:07:07,594 --> 00:07:09,387 The asgard... 126 00:07:09,679 --> 00:07:11,640 Obviously, this is very confusing 127 00:07:11,932 --> 00:07:13,099 at first glance. 128 00:07:13,391 --> 00:07:14,392 Oh, no, no, no. 129 00:07:14,684 --> 00:07:15,684 What could be more clear? 130 00:07:15,852 --> 00:07:18,688 There were two different sorts of alien ships. 131 00:07:18,980 --> 00:07:19,356 I follow completely. 132 00:07:19,648 --> 00:07:21,125 You know, this is all much more believable 133 00:07:21,149 --> 00:07:24,611 than the accidental loss of a Russian submarine, 134 00:07:24,903 --> 00:07:26,655 although I am a bit dubious 135 00:07:26,947 --> 00:07:27,447 that not one, 136 00:07:27,739 --> 00:07:30,367 but two reported meteors in the last few years 137 00:07:30,659 --> 00:07:33,787 were in fact alien ships. 138 00:07:34,079 --> 00:07:36,414 Actually, there were three. 139 00:07:39,918 --> 00:07:41,086 Gentlemen. 140 00:07:41,378 --> 00:07:43,797 I'm sorry I'm late, buti had a meeting on the hill. 141 00:07:44,089 --> 00:07:45,507 It couldn't be postpon ed. 142 00:07:45,799 --> 00:07:47,133 Senator. 143 00:07:47,425 --> 00:07:48,551 General. 144 00:07:48,843 --> 00:07:49,843 What've I missed? 145 00:07:49,928 --> 00:07:52,222 Your officers have been telling us 146 00:07:52,514 --> 00:07:56,017 several tall tales, as you might say. 147 00:07:57,894 --> 00:08:00,021 You're telling me you've been atthis 148 00:08:00,313 --> 00:08:01,313 god knows how long 149 00:08:01,564 --> 00:08:03,566 andthey don't even believe you? 150 00:08:03,858 --> 00:08:04,858 (Ch uckles) 151 00:08:05,068 --> 00:08:06,987 If that doesn't take the cake. 152 00:08:07,278 --> 00:08:09,572 Well, I don't know what th ey've told you, 153 00:08:09,864 --> 00:08:11,157 but it's true. 154 00:08:11,449 --> 00:08:12,449 The Stargate exists 155 00:08:12,617 --> 00:08:14,244 and they go through the damn thing 156 00:08:14,536 --> 00:08:15,536 on a daily basis. 157 00:08:15,704 --> 00:08:19,207 Does everyone in your government know about this? 158 00:08:19,499 --> 00:08:21,459 As chairman of the appropriations committee, 159 00:08:21,751 --> 00:08:23,461 senator Kinsey was given a full briefing. 160 00:08:23,753 --> 00:08:27,590 The truth is I demanded to know where all the money was going, 161 00:08:27,882 --> 00:08:28,882 and believe you me, 162 00:08:29,092 --> 00:08:31,511 we're talking about a lot of money. 163 00:08:31,970 --> 00:08:32,595 I'm sure 164 00:08:32,887 --> 00:08:34,681 that what you're finding hard to believe 165 00:08:34,973 --> 00:08:37,976 is why we would come forward with any of this. 166 00:08:38,268 --> 00:08:41,438 Granted, the Chinese government has threatened to go public 167 00:08:41,730 --> 00:08:42,147 with information 168 00:08:42,439 --> 00:08:45,108 that contradicts one of our cover stories, 169 00:08:45,400 --> 00:08:48,236 butthat isn't the only reason. 170 00:08:50,363 --> 00:08:51,363 The fact is 171 00:08:51,448 --> 00:08:53,450 due in no small part to the actions 172 00:08:53,742 --> 00:08:57,579 of the Stargate program's flagship team, 173 00:08:58,246 --> 00:09:00,040 sg—I 174 00:09:03,168 --> 00:09:06,796 our planet is facing imminent danger. 175 00:09:09,215 --> 00:09:14,596 So assuming this is not some sort of elaborate hoax, 176 00:09:14,888 --> 00:09:16,556 and there are no television cameras 177 00:09:16,848 --> 00:09:19,392 ready to pop out at any moment, 178 00:09:19,684 --> 00:09:21,144 these aliens 179 00:09:21,436 --> 00:09:22,636 who th reaten to destroy earth 180 00:09:22,771 --> 00:09:25,190 even as we speak—— the Goa'uld. 181 00:09:25,482 --> 00:09:26,191 Mm—hmm. 182 00:09:26,483 --> 00:09:28,276 They built the Stargate? 183 00:09:28,568 --> 00:09:28,985 No, sir. 184 00:09:29,277 --> 00:09:31,477 The gate system was built by a much older race of aliens 185 00:09:31,529 --> 00:09:32,757 that have long since disappeared, 186 00:09:32,781 --> 00:09:33,966 and while the Goa'uld regularly use the gates, 187 00:09:33,990 --> 00:09:38,203 they subjugate these transplanted human races with powerful ships 188 00:09:38,495 --> 00:09:39,764 that are capable of interstellar travel. 189 00:09:39,788 --> 00:09:42,791 Such as the one that crashed in the pacific ocean? 190 00:09:43,083 --> 00:09:44,292 And the Goa'uld have dozens, 191 00:09:44,584 --> 00:09:47,253 if not hundreds, of these vessels. 192 00:09:49,380 --> 00:09:52,342 Davis: This is a single ha'tak—class vessel. 193 00:09:52,634 --> 00:09:57,597 Each Goa'uld system lord operates entire fleets of these. 194 00:10:10,693 --> 00:10:14,239 Typically, a Goa'uld flagship is several times this size. 195 00:10:14,531 --> 00:10:17,075 They also have midrange bombers called alkesh 196 00:10:17,367 --> 00:10:20,703 and small fighters known as death gliders. 197 00:10:33,049 --> 00:10:34,049 Pull up, Teal'c. 198 00:10:34,300 --> 00:10:35,635 Teal'c, pull up! 199 00:10:38,138 --> 00:10:40,223 The Goa'uld are more advanced than us 200 00:10:40,515 --> 00:10:41,182 in every way, 201 00:10:41,474 --> 00:10:42,559 and there can be no doubt 202 00:10:42,851 --> 00:10:44,686 that th ey have hostile intentions. 203 00:10:44,978 --> 00:10:46,563 Can we negotiate with them? 204 00:10:46,855 --> 00:10:49,524 The Goa'uld are a predatory species, sir. 205 00:10:49,816 --> 00:10:51,151 They will enslave a planet, 206 00:10:51,442 --> 00:10:54,571 or in the face of resistance, simply wipe out its inhabitants. 207 00:10:54,863 --> 00:10:55,572 They don't n egotiate. 208 00:10:55,864 --> 00:10:58,575 Now, we have witnessed Goa'uld attacks 209 00:10:58,867 --> 00:10:59,450 on several worlds. 210 00:10:59,742 --> 00:11:00,845 Their standard procedure is to begin 211 00:11:00,869 --> 00:11:02,263 with a long—range assault launched from orbit, 212 00:11:02,287 --> 00:11:04,581 designed to take out planetary defenses 213 00:11:04,873 --> 00:11:07,167 and instill fear in the population. 214 00:11:16,134 --> 00:11:19,179 I am svarog. 215 00:11:19,470 --> 00:11:24,309 From this day forth, you will serve me. 216 00:11:24,601 --> 00:11:26,603 Once they've completed their orbital assault, 217 00:11:26,895 --> 00:11:28,935 they'll then be free to move in for tactical strikes 218 00:11:29,063 --> 00:11:31,774 against any remaining ground positions. 219 00:11:38,448 --> 00:11:39,991 (Grunting) 220 00:11:42,911 --> 00:11:43,911 After that, 221 00:11:43,953 --> 00:11:46,039 they'll puttheir troops on the ground. 222 00:11:46,372 --> 00:11:46,748 Each mothership 223 00:11:47,040 --> 00:11:50,376 is capable of carrying hundreds, if not thousands, of warriors. 224 00:12:04,933 --> 00:12:06,643 They appear to be amassing 225 00:12:06,935 --> 00:12:08,728 a few troops. 226 00:12:11,522 --> 00:12:14,609 (Sighs) Itwas high time you were all briefed 227 00:12:14,901 --> 00:12:16,277 on what we're up against. 228 00:12:16,569 --> 00:12:18,821 If what you are saying is true, 229 00:12:19,113 --> 00:12:21,532 then the United States government 230 00:12:21,824 --> 00:12:23,010 has unilaterally taken actions 231 00:12:23,034 --> 00:12:25,328 which have placed the whole world in jeopardy. 232 00:12:25,620 --> 00:12:27,747 Believe me, Mr. Ambassador, I know how you feel. 233 00:12:28,039 --> 00:12:29,791 When this was first brought to my attention, 234 00:12:30,083 --> 00:12:32,418 I insisted thatthe gate was too dangerous 235 00:12:32,710 --> 00:12:34,754 to remain in operation. 236 00:12:35,380 --> 00:12:39,509 Unfortunately, I was overruled. 237 00:12:39,842 --> 00:12:41,052 With due respect, senator, 238 00:12:41,344 --> 00:12:43,680 the president took your recommendation 239 00:12:43,972 --> 00:12:45,682 and it nearly resulted in disaster. 240 00:12:45,974 --> 00:12:47,694 It was only because of the efforts of sg—I, 241 00:12:47,976 --> 00:12:50,770 who violated your order to shut down the gate, 242 00:12:51,062 --> 00:12:52,355 that we managed to survive. 243 00:12:52,647 --> 00:12:54,565 Oh, and they've done a great job since 244 00:12:54,857 --> 00:12:56,693 under your tenure, haven'tthey, general? 245 00:12:56,985 --> 00:13:00,113 You managed to defeat the Goa'uld 246 00:13:00,405 --> 00:13:00,989 known as apophis, 247 00:13:01,322 --> 00:13:06,369 onlyto see him replaced by another, more dangerous one. 248 00:13:08,413 --> 00:13:11,374 Isn'tthat a fair assessment? 249 00:13:25,179 --> 00:13:28,433 You are the one they call Thor. 250 00:13:28,725 --> 00:13:30,393 I am Anubis. 251 00:13:30,685 --> 00:13:32,478 As I have told your lieutenant, 252 00:13:32,770 --> 00:13:35,189 iwill reveal nothing to you. 253 00:13:36,774 --> 00:13:38,735 This device... 254 00:13:39,027 --> 00:13:41,863 Will be implanted into your brain. 255 00:13:43,406 --> 00:13:43,906 It will form a link 256 00:13:44,198 --> 00:13:47,452 between your mind and the ship's computer. 257 00:13:48,202 --> 00:13:50,747 Your knowledge will simply be downloaded 258 00:13:51,039 --> 00:13:52,832 into our memory banks. 259 00:13:53,916 --> 00:13:56,753 You will no doubt resist... 260 00:13:57,045 --> 00:13:59,088 And you will no doubt fail. 261 00:13:59,380 --> 00:14:02,842 The Goa'uld possess no such technology. 262 00:14:11,934 --> 00:14:15,355 Ithinkyou'll find many things have changed 263 00:14:15,646 --> 00:14:16,898 since my return. 264 00:14:17,190 --> 00:14:20,401 Admittedly, Anubis appears to have technology 265 00:14:20,693 --> 00:14:22,463 that is far superior to that of any other Goa'uld, 266 00:14:22,487 --> 00:14:25,782 but we could not have possibly foreseen his return to power 267 00:14:26,074 --> 00:14:28,242 among the other Goa'uld system lords. 268 00:14:28,534 --> 00:14:29,786 The point is 269 00:14:30,078 --> 00:14:31,996 he's already tried to destroy the earth 270 00:14:32,288 --> 00:14:34,874 on two occasions. 271 00:14:38,961 --> 00:14:42,799 I'm sure you were getting to that. 272 00:14:43,257 --> 00:14:44,258 Yes, sir. 273 00:14:44,550 --> 00:14:45,550 About a year ago, 274 00:14:45,718 --> 00:14:46,177 we discovered an asteroid 275 00:14:46,469 --> 00:14:47,887 on a collision course with earth. 276 00:14:48,179 --> 00:14:52,392 When you say asteroid, I assume you mean spaceship? 277 00:14:52,683 --> 00:14:54,894 No, sir, not this time. 278 00:14:55,269 --> 00:14:57,271 We were fortunate to detect it at all. 279 00:14:57,563 --> 00:14:58,843 If it had have struck the planet, 280 00:14:58,981 --> 00:15:00,751 there would have been no need for a cover story. 281 00:15:00,775 --> 00:15:03,194 It would have wiped out all life as we know it. 282 00:15:04,320 --> 00:15:05,738 We discovered that the asteroid 283 00:15:06,030 --> 00:15:09,283 had been deliberately set on a collision course with earth 284 00:15:09,575 --> 00:15:11,119 by Anubis. 285 00:15:12,537 --> 00:15:16,916 Fortunately, we managed to divert it in time. 286 00:15:20,253 --> 00:15:23,131 Carter, I can see my house. 287 00:15:23,423 --> 00:15:25,216 Engaging hyperdrive... 288 00:15:25,508 --> 00:15:26,843 Now. 289 00:15:41,607 --> 00:15:43,651 I should point out once again, gentlemen, 290 00:15:43,943 --> 00:15:46,904 that it was sg—I who saved us. 291 00:15:47,697 --> 00:15:49,240 Are we expecting another attack? 292 00:15:49,532 --> 00:15:50,032 Anubis is currently 293 00:15:50,366 --> 00:15:52,702 consolidating his position amongst the other system lords, 294 00:15:52,994 --> 00:15:54,138 but it's only a matter of time 295 00:15:54,162 --> 00:15:55,882 before he turns his attention back to earth. 296 00:15:56,164 --> 00:15:57,564 The nations represented in this room 297 00:15:57,748 --> 00:16:01,794 make up the bulk of this planet's military capacity. 298 00:16:02,086 --> 00:16:04,213 Our chances for successful resistance 299 00:16:04,505 --> 00:16:05,882 would be greatly improved 300 00:16:06,174 --> 00:16:08,468 if we would just work together. 301 00:16:08,759 --> 00:16:11,804 This would require an unprecedented level 302 00:16:12,096 --> 00:16:13,096 of military cooperation, 303 00:16:13,222 --> 00:16:15,308 as well as a commitment from all of you 304 00:16:15,600 --> 00:16:17,977 to maintain absolute secrecy. 305 00:16:18,519 --> 00:16:21,898 I'm afraid that may be impossible. 306 00:16:22,190 --> 00:16:23,399 If we are facing invasion, 307 00:16:23,691 --> 00:16:26,652 then we must warn our people so that they can prepare. 308 00:16:26,944 --> 00:16:29,113 With all due respect, Mr. Ambassador, 309 00:16:29,405 --> 00:16:30,507 we feel that coming forward now 310 00:16:30,531 --> 00:16:31,967 would only result in widespread panic. 311 00:16:31,991 --> 00:16:33,551 As opposed to the panic that will result 312 00:16:33,784 --> 00:16:36,621 when alien troops begin marching through our streets? 313 00:16:36,913 --> 00:16:38,473 The government of China does not believe 314 00:16:38,623 --> 00:16:41,000 in keeping secrets from its people. 315 00:16:42,084 --> 00:16:47,006 We may have no choice but to release this information. 316 00:17:01,604 --> 00:17:04,941 We're talking about a full—scale attack from space. 317 00:17:05,233 --> 00:17:07,693 I'm afraid people are going to notice. 318 00:17:07,985 --> 00:17:10,029 We're hoping it won't come to that. 319 00:17:10,321 --> 00:17:10,696 As you now know, 320 00:17:10,988 --> 00:17:14,116 Stargate command has managed to deal with several threats 321 00:17:14,408 --> 00:17:15,594 to the security of this planet 322 00:17:15,618 --> 00:17:17,818 without divulging any information to the general public. 323 00:17:17,995 --> 00:17:20,706 You've been lucky, and you know it. 324 00:17:20,998 --> 00:17:22,542 We also have damn good people. 325 00:17:22,833 --> 00:17:24,961 We've given as good as we've got. 326 00:17:25,253 --> 00:17:26,963 On one occasion, we managed to wipe out 327 00:17:27,255 --> 00:17:29,632 an entire fleet of motherships. 328 00:17:29,924 --> 00:17:31,968 This sg—I, I assume? 329 00:17:32,260 --> 00:17:33,928 That's right. 330 00:17:38,140 --> 00:17:39,850 Engaging forcefield. 331 00:17:43,437 --> 00:17:44,981 (Exhales) 332 00:17:46,148 --> 00:17:47,817 Something wrong? 333 00:17:48,150 --> 00:17:49,610 No. 334 00:17:51,112 --> 00:17:54,031 I've just never blown up a star before. 335 00:17:54,323 --> 00:17:57,702 Well, they say the first one's always the hardest. 336 00:18:01,163 --> 00:18:02,748 Th ey say that. 337 00:18:05,334 --> 00:18:07,503 Opening cargo bay doors. 338 00:18:12,174 --> 00:18:14,093 Releasing the clamps. 339 00:18:21,726 --> 00:18:23,686 And the gate is away. 340 00:18:52,506 --> 00:18:54,133 A significant achievement, general, 341 00:18:54,425 --> 00:18:56,135 but it sounds as though the circumstances 342 00:18:56,427 --> 00:18:57,970 would be difficult to duplicate. 343 00:18:58,262 --> 00:19:00,556 For all their advanced technology, 344 00:19:00,848 --> 00:19:03,017 the Goa'uld have a fatal flaw—... 345 00:19:03,309 --> 00:19:04,435 Arrogance. 346 00:19:04,727 --> 00:19:06,330 We've been able to take advantage of the fact 347 00:19:06,354 --> 00:19:08,248 that they don't perceive us to be a serious threat. 348 00:19:08,272 --> 00:19:11,067 Clearly, that's no longer the case. 349 00:19:12,234 --> 00:19:14,737 The point is they're not invincible. 350 00:19:15,029 --> 00:19:17,073 Now, our technology may be inferior, 351 00:19:17,365 --> 00:19:19,158 but it is effective. 352 00:19:25,956 --> 00:19:28,459 Carter: Target Sierra one has been acquired. 353 00:19:28,751 --> 00:19:30,169 Missile away. 354 00:19:48,437 --> 00:19:50,398 Sierra one has been destroyed. 355 00:19:51,816 --> 00:19:53,401 Very impressive, 356 00:19:53,693 --> 00:19:54,402 but nothing on earth 357 00:19:54,694 --> 00:19:57,071 could go up against one of these motherships. 358 00:19:57,363 --> 00:19:57,863 Mr. Ambassador, 359 00:19:58,155 --> 00:20:01,117 our primary mission has been to obtain technology 360 00:20:01,409 --> 00:20:02,785 capable of defending this planet. 361 00:20:03,077 --> 00:20:06,038 And we've made significant progress towards that end. 362 00:20:06,330 --> 00:20:07,790 We've made progress. 363 00:20:08,082 --> 00:20:11,127 The jury's still out on significant. 364 00:20:11,419 --> 00:20:12,128 During the six years 365 00:20:12,420 --> 00:20:13,939 that the Stargate has been in operation, 366 00:20:13,963 --> 00:20:15,381 we've acquired a working knowledge 367 00:20:15,673 --> 00:20:16,340 of certain alien technologies 368 00:20:16,632 --> 00:20:19,510 and we tried to adapt those technologies to our own uses. 369 00:20:19,802 --> 00:20:20,802 Towards that en d, 370 00:20:20,970 --> 00:20:22,050 two years ago, we developed 371 00:20:22,138 --> 00:20:26,767 a hybrid fighter—interceptor known as the x—3oi. 372 00:20:28,060 --> 00:20:30,646 It was a combination of human technology 373 00:20:30,938 --> 00:20:33,149 and parts from two salvaged death gliders. 374 00:20:33,441 --> 00:20:33,858 Unfortunately, 375 00:20:34,150 --> 00:20:36,610 the prototype failed to live up to expectation. 376 00:20:41,157 --> 00:20:43,701 Beginning attack run now. 377 00:20:51,375 --> 00:20:54,044 I am no longer in control, O'Neill. 378 00:20:54,336 --> 00:20:54,879 Excuse me? 379 00:20:55,171 --> 00:20:56,881 The craft is no longer accepting input 380 00:20:57,173 --> 00:20:58,174 from the controls. 381 00:20:58,466 --> 00:21:00,217 The drive is at full power. 382 00:21:01,677 --> 00:21:03,929 Flight, I'm declaring an emergency. 383 00:21:04,221 --> 00:21:05,806 The ejection system has malfunctioned. 384 00:21:06,098 --> 00:21:07,451 We are no longer in control of the vehicle. 385 00:21:07,475 --> 00:21:10,436 I repeat, we have lost control and cannot eject. 386 00:21:13,355 --> 00:21:15,191 After the failure of the x—3oi, 387 00:21:15,483 --> 00:21:16,942 we began to concentrate on creating 388 00:21:17,234 --> 00:21:20,613 an entirely man—made craft with similar abilities. 389 00:21:20,905 --> 00:21:23,783 The result was the x—302. 390 00:21:34,210 --> 00:21:35,836 Navigation? 391 00:21:36,128 --> 00:21:36,504 Check. 392 00:21:36,796 --> 00:21:40,341 Oxygen, pressure, temperature control? 393 00:21:40,633 --> 00:21:41,801 All check. 394 00:21:42,092 --> 00:21:44,136 Inertial dampeners? 395 00:21:47,389 --> 00:21:48,599 Cool... 396 00:21:48,891 --> 00:21:50,226 And check. 397 00:21:50,518 --> 00:21:52,144 Engines? 398 00:21:52,478 --> 00:21:54,188 All check. 399 00:21:54,480 --> 00:21:55,480 Phasers? 400 00:21:55,564 --> 00:21:57,149 Sorry, sir. 401 00:21:57,441 --> 00:21:59,235 All systems operational. 402 00:21:59,527 --> 00:21:59,944 Mission command, 403 00:22:00,236 --> 00:22:02,822 all systems go from abados one. 404 00:22:14,667 --> 00:22:19,255 (Sighs) Do you mean to tell me that the United States air force 405 00:22:19,547 --> 00:22:21,799 is currently flying a fighter—interceptor 406 00:22:22,091 --> 00:22:24,260 that is capable of both aerial combat 407 00:22:24,552 --> 00:22:25,761 and space flight? 408 00:22:26,053 --> 00:22:27,429 That's correct. 409 00:22:28,597 --> 00:22:30,850 This is unacceptable. 410 00:22:31,141 --> 00:22:33,269 Mr. Ambassador, I understand how you feel. 411 00:22:33,561 --> 00:22:35,271 With all due respect, general, 412 00:22:35,563 --> 00:22:37,273 I don't think you do. 413 00:22:37,565 --> 00:22:40,317 Your government has been operating this Stargate 414 00:22:40,609 --> 00:22:41,068 for six years, 415 00:22:41,360 --> 00:22:44,280 supposedly for the benefit of all mankind, 416 00:22:44,572 --> 00:22:45,281 yet now we find out 417 00:22:45,573 --> 00:22:47,199 that you've been taking advantage 418 00:22:47,491 --> 00:22:48,491 of the situation 419 00:22:48,576 --> 00:22:49,702 to create military hardware 420 00:22:49,994 --> 00:22:52,288 that radically alters the balance of power 421 00:22:52,580 --> 00:22:53,122 on this planet. 422 00:22:53,414 --> 00:22:56,125 The x—302was designed to defend againstthe Goa'uld. 423 00:22:56,417 --> 00:22:59,295 We have no intention of using it against our neighbors. 424 00:22:59,587 --> 00:23:02,423 And for that, we have only your word. 425 00:23:02,715 --> 00:23:03,299 The United States 426 00:23:03,591 --> 00:23:06,135 has had such capabilities for some time, 427 00:23:06,427 --> 00:23:08,304 but have not used them on other nations. 428 00:23:08,596 --> 00:23:10,639 Are there any other newtechnologies 429 00:23:10,931 --> 00:23:13,309 that we need to know about? 430 00:23:13,601 --> 00:23:15,227 Might as well tell them, general. 431 00:23:15,519 --> 00:23:18,147 They'll find out sooner or later. 432 00:23:21,483 --> 00:23:23,694 Ever since we encountered a Goa'uld mothership, 433 00:23:23,986 --> 00:23:28,449 we have been working to find a viable countermeasure. 434 00:24:00,522 --> 00:24:04,360 Prometheuswas designed to carry a complement 435 00:24:04,652 --> 00:24:06,362 of eight x—302fighters, 436 00:24:06,654 --> 00:24:08,739 and is one of several planned. 437 00:24:09,031 --> 00:24:11,825 I must contact my government immediately. 438 00:24:12,117 --> 00:24:13,285 Mr. Ambassador... 439 00:24:13,577 --> 00:24:17,373 We volunteered this information in a spirit of cooperation. 440 00:24:17,665 --> 00:24:19,750 We're trying to create a coalition 441 00:24:20,042 --> 00:24:21,752 to defend the entire world. 442 00:24:22,044 --> 00:24:23,379 Under your leadership 443 00:24:23,671 --> 00:24:25,297 we have the experience. 444 00:24:25,589 --> 00:24:26,589 I'm sorry, general, 445 00:24:26,674 --> 00:24:29,510 but it may be impossible to achieve an agreement 446 00:24:29,802 --> 00:24:30,803 as long as the Stargate 447 00:24:31,095 --> 00:24:32,388 and any resultant technologies 448 00:24:32,680 --> 00:24:34,556 remain solely under the control 449 00:24:34,848 --> 00:24:37,226 of the United States military. 450 00:24:38,060 --> 00:24:39,395 What do you suggest? 451 00:24:39,687 --> 00:24:41,397 We could move the gate 452 00:24:41,689 --> 00:24:42,398 to a neutral location 453 00:24:42,690 --> 00:24:46,402 and create a permanent staff drawn from all five nations. 454 00:24:46,694 --> 00:24:48,028 I'm afraid we can't agree to that. 455 00:24:48,320 --> 00:24:51,407 Well, that choice may finally not be up to you. 456 00:24:51,699 --> 00:24:54,410 Once the rest of the world learns of the Stargate, 457 00:24:54,702 --> 00:24:55,702 they may well demand it. 458 00:24:55,869 --> 00:24:57,830 We support the United States. 459 00:24:58,122 --> 00:25:01,083 And what are you getting in exchange for this support? 460 00:25:01,375 --> 00:25:02,418 Gentlemen, please. 461 00:25:02,710 --> 00:25:04,670 Perhaps I can offer a compromise. 462 00:25:04,962 --> 00:25:06,505 Please? 463 00:25:15,597 --> 00:25:20,269 I sympathize with the ambassador's position. 464 00:25:20,561 --> 00:25:23,147 A device as powerful as the Stargate 465 00:25:23,439 --> 00:25:26,525 in the hands of a military organization... 466 00:25:27,609 --> 00:25:29,570 It's a recipe for abuse, 467 00:25:29,862 --> 00:25:33,949 despite everyone's best intentions. 468 00:25:36,869 --> 00:25:38,328 What are you suggesting? 469 00:25:38,620 --> 00:25:42,833 We have a civilian agency know as the nid. 470 00:25:43,125 --> 00:25:44,460 Now, its man date 471 00:25:44,752 --> 00:25:45,752 has been to keep an eye 472 00:25:45,794 --> 00:25:49,214 on top—secret projects like the Stargate program, 473 00:25:49,506 --> 00:25:52,092 and has done so from the beginning. 474 00:25:52,384 --> 00:25:56,472 I propose that we give this organization 475 00:25:56,764 --> 00:25:59,475 direct control of the gate, 476 00:25:59,767 --> 00:26:01,643 effective immediately. 477 00:26:01,935 --> 00:26:03,562 You can't be serious. 478 00:26:03,854 --> 00:26:05,481 I'm completely serious, general. 479 00:26:05,773 --> 00:26:09,401 The nid is the only organization besides the air force 480 00:26:09,693 --> 00:26:13,405 that has the knowledge, experience, and skill 481 00:26:13,697 --> 00:26:14,697 to run the Stargate. 482 00:26:14,907 --> 00:26:16,492 They tried to kill you, senator. 483 00:26:16,784 --> 00:26:17,201 Come now, major. 484 00:26:17,493 --> 00:26:21,872 Those were rogue agents working for outside interests. 485 00:26:22,206 --> 00:26:23,248 Underthe nid, 486 00:26:23,540 --> 00:26:24,792 I'm sure that we can determine 487 00:26:25,084 --> 00:26:26,269 a suitable level of participation 488 00:26:26,293 --> 00:26:31,048 for all the great nations represented here atthis table. 489 00:26:31,340 --> 00:26:33,509 Senator, could we speak in private? 490 00:26:33,801 --> 00:26:35,010 I find your reluctance 491 00:26:35,302 --> 00:26:37,888 to relinquish military control of the gate 492 00:26:38,180 --> 00:26:39,431 disturbing, general. 493 00:26:39,723 --> 00:26:40,723 You'd do a lot better 494 00:26:40,808 --> 00:26:42,208 to trust the United States air force 495 00:26:42,392 --> 00:26:43,977 than the nid, Mr. Ambassador. 496 00:26:44,269 --> 00:26:45,896 The general has an understandable 497 00:26:46,188 --> 00:26:49,108 personal prejudice against the organization. 498 00:26:49,399 --> 00:26:49,817 Personal prejudice? 499 00:26:50,109 --> 00:26:52,611 Senator, their record speaks for itself. 500 00:26:52,903 --> 00:26:53,570 I've never met anyone 501 00:26:53,862 --> 00:26:56,532 who liked doing what they do more than you, 502 00:26:56,824 --> 00:26:59,409 and you were good at it, great. 503 00:26:59,701 --> 00:27:02,162 You'll never convince me you just got fed up. 504 00:27:02,454 --> 00:27:04,081 I'll never buy that. 505 00:27:05,707 --> 00:27:07,209 You don't understand. 506 00:27:07,501 --> 00:27:11,630 And iwon't unless you explain itto me. 507 00:27:12,631 --> 00:27:17,344 Two weeks ago I was contacted by a representative of the nid. 508 00:27:17,636 --> 00:27:20,264 He suggested I should become more aggressive 509 00:27:20,556 --> 00:27:21,557 in my policies. 510 00:27:21,849 --> 00:27:23,517 They have no jurisdiction over you. 511 00:27:23,809 --> 00:27:25,329 They wanted me to help them gain access 512 00:27:25,561 --> 00:27:28,063 to off—world technology, which they're unable to do 513 00:27:28,355 --> 00:27:30,899 since we shut down their little side operation. 514 00:27:31,191 --> 00:27:32,985 You told them to go to hell. 515 00:27:33,277 --> 00:27:34,277 Of course, 516 00:27:34,444 --> 00:27:34,987 then he told me 517 00:27:35,279 --> 00:27:38,657 if I didn't cooperate, there would be consequences. 518 00:27:38,949 --> 00:27:39,950 The n ext day, 519 00:27:40,242 --> 00:27:41,577 two men in plain clothes 520 00:27:41,869 --> 00:27:44,413 driving a black unmarked car 521 00:27:44,705 --> 00:27:47,583 picked up my granddaughters at school. 522 00:27:47,875 --> 00:27:48,584 I don't believe it. 523 00:27:48,876 --> 00:27:50,586 They took them for a little ride, 524 00:27:50,878 --> 00:27:51,878 then brought them home. 525 00:27:51,962 --> 00:27:55,674 The girls were fine, but I got the message. 526 00:27:56,675 --> 00:28:00,179 We're talking about a borderline criminal organization 527 00:28:00,470 --> 00:28:01,096 whose true mandate 528 00:28:01,388 --> 00:28:03,932 has always been to acquire alien technology 529 00:28:04,224 --> 00:28:05,309 at any cost. 530 00:28:05,601 --> 00:28:07,311 If the threat posed 531 00:28:07,603 --> 00:28:08,604 bythis Anubis 532 00:28:08,896 --> 00:28:10,230 is as serious as you say, 533 00:28:10,522 --> 00:28:13,734 acquiring alien technology should be our first priority. 534 00:28:14,026 --> 00:28:15,611 Tell that to the people of madrona, sir. 535 00:28:15,903 --> 00:28:18,103 The nid stole a weather—control device from that planet, 536 00:28:18,280 --> 00:28:20,782 causing a complete destabilization of their atmosphere. 537 00:28:21,074 --> 00:28:22,074 They would've died 538 00:28:22,326 --> 00:28:23,887 if sg—I hadn't have tracked down the culprits 539 00:28:23,911 --> 00:28:25,412 and retrieved the device. 540 00:28:33,795 --> 00:28:35,714 Stand to, gentlemen. 541 00:28:37,633 --> 00:28:39,593 Keep those hands visible. 542 00:28:42,846 --> 00:28:43,846 Who the hell are you? 543 00:28:43,931 --> 00:28:47,267 No one's damned business. Step away from the crate. 544 00:29:08,372 --> 00:29:11,625 (Stargate activating) 545 00:29:19,841 --> 00:29:20,926 Stop! 546 00:29:34,356 --> 00:29:35,941 Don't do it! 547 00:29:42,572 --> 00:29:43,782 Ah! 548 00:29:44,074 --> 00:29:45,492 What? 549 00:29:47,911 --> 00:29:49,788 I missed the address. 550 00:29:59,506 --> 00:30:01,550 At least we have this. 551 00:30:02,467 --> 00:30:05,012 Even after we managed to shut down their operation 552 00:30:05,345 --> 00:30:05,929 here on earth, 553 00:30:06,221 --> 00:30:07,991 they continued to steal from an off—world base, 554 00:30:08,015 --> 00:30:10,559 but they stole from the wrong aliens. 555 00:30:16,356 --> 00:30:17,733 What are they doing? 556 00:30:18,025 --> 00:30:21,069 Taking back what's rightfully theirs, I guess. 557 00:30:21,361 --> 00:30:22,738 Listen up, all of you. 558 00:30:23,030 --> 00:30:24,364 You've got two choices here. 559 00:30:24,656 --> 00:30:26,742 As soon as they stop taking stuff, 560 00:30:27,034 --> 00:30:28,744 they're going to start taking people. 561 00:30:29,036 --> 00:30:31,246 Now, you can go with the asgard... 562 00:30:31,538 --> 00:30:33,081 Or you can follow me. 563 00:30:33,373 --> 00:30:34,833 Your choice. 564 00:30:35,125 --> 00:30:39,838 I'll be holding the door open so you can't go anywhere else. 565 00:30:49,931 --> 00:30:52,851 (Alarm sounding) 566 00:31:03,070 --> 00:31:04,780 Granted, the nid has employed 567 00:31:05,072 --> 00:31:06,782 some questionable methods in the past, 568 00:31:07,074 --> 00:31:11,161 butwe're all agreed the status quo won't do, 569 00:31:11,453 --> 00:31:12,162 and iwould hesitate 570 00:31:12,454 --> 00:31:15,332 to point fingers, general Hammond. 571 00:31:15,624 --> 00:31:17,209 That you and Jack O'Neill 572 00:31:17,501 --> 00:31:21,046 are still in charge of the Stargate program—... 573 00:31:21,338 --> 00:31:22,798 If you're questioning our record—... 574 00:31:23,090 --> 00:31:25,509 I'm questioning your competence... 575 00:31:26,093 --> 00:31:28,804 But if you want to look at your records 576 00:31:29,096 --> 00:31:32,349 in the company of these fine gentlemen, 577 00:31:32,641 --> 00:31:33,809 that's just fine. 578 00:31:34,101 --> 00:31:35,894 Each of these reports 579 00:31:36,186 --> 00:31:37,186 details an incident 580 00:31:37,270 --> 00:31:39,648 in which the operation of the Stargate program 581 00:31:39,940 --> 00:31:44,986 has broughtthis planet to the brink of destruction. 582 00:31:45,278 --> 00:31:46,988 For example, 583 00:31:48,657 --> 00:31:49,783 four years ago, 584 00:31:50,075 --> 00:31:51,555 despite indications of extreme danger, 585 00:31:51,743 --> 00:31:54,287 you opened a wormhole to a planet 586 00:31:54,579 --> 00:31:57,082 that was in the process of being destroyed 587 00:31:57,374 --> 00:31:58,083 by a black hole. 588 00:31:58,375 --> 00:31:59,709 That was unforeseeable. 589 00:32:00,001 --> 00:32:01,545 Gravitational and time distortions 590 00:32:01,837 --> 00:32:03,547 had been translated back through the gate, 591 00:32:03,839 --> 00:32:06,508 which you had been unable to disengage, 592 00:32:06,800 --> 00:32:07,800 and the earth came 593 00:32:07,926 --> 00:32:12,472 within a hair's breadth of being torn apart. 594 00:32:12,764 --> 00:32:13,765 We did manage 595 00:32:14,057 --> 00:32:14,641 to shut down the gate 596 00:32:14,933 --> 00:32:17,936 by directing an explosive device through the wormhole, 597 00:32:18,228 --> 00:32:20,480 and I believe it was Jack O'Neill 598 00:32:20,772 --> 00:32:23,567 who risked his life to pull it off. 599 00:32:28,738 --> 00:32:30,615 Teal'c, pull him up. 600 00:33:04,483 --> 00:33:07,110 What else do we have here? 601 00:33:07,402 --> 00:33:07,903 Ah, yes. 602 00:33:08,195 --> 00:33:10,113 Isn't ittrue that while under your command, 603 00:33:10,405 --> 00:33:13,825 the Stargate facility has been completely overrun 604 00:33:14,117 --> 00:33:15,994 by alien life forms? 605 00:33:24,377 --> 00:33:25,837 (O'Neill gasps) 606 00:33:29,925 --> 00:33:31,218 Get out of there! 607 00:33:35,222 --> 00:33:36,556 (Groaning) 608 00:33:38,058 --> 00:33:40,143 (Alarm sounding) 609 00:33:55,325 --> 00:33:56,552 Sir, we've set the self—destruct. 610 00:33:56,576 --> 00:33:59,287 You have less than five minutes to tell us to override. 611 00:33:59,579 --> 00:34:00,872 Do you copy? 612 00:34:01,164 --> 00:34:03,124 Rog er th at! 613 00:34:19,391 --> 00:34:20,559 Now. 614 00:34:25,146 --> 00:34:26,648 Close that Iris. 615 00:34:26,940 --> 00:34:28,275 I can't, sir. It's overridden. 616 00:34:28,567 --> 00:34:30,610 I'm shutting down the gate. 617 00:34:48,169 --> 00:34:50,505 The situation was successfully contained. 618 00:34:50,797 --> 00:34:54,384 (Scoffs) The situation should never have arisen, 619 00:34:54,676 --> 00:34:57,846 not if you had been doing your job... 620 00:34:59,639 --> 00:35:06,104 Andthese incidents are justthe tip of the iceberg. 621 00:35:07,188 --> 00:35:07,814 Face it, general, 622 00:35:08,106 --> 00:35:11,818 under your command, the Stargate program has lurched 623 00:35:12,110 --> 00:35:15,030 from one crisis to the next, 624 00:35:15,322 --> 00:35:16,031 never averting disaster 625 00:35:16,323 --> 00:35:19,826 by anything more than the skin of its teeth. 626 00:35:20,118 --> 00:35:21,411 We can't afford 627 00:35:21,703 --> 00:35:25,373 to let you roll the dice any longer. 628 00:35:36,217 --> 00:35:38,678 Would you excuse us, please? 629 00:35:38,970 --> 00:35:40,170 I made a few phone calls, sir. 630 00:35:40,347 --> 00:35:41,699 Itturns out senator Kinsey is moving 631 00:35:41,723 --> 00:35:43,725 from appropriations to intelligence oversight. 632 00:35:44,017 --> 00:35:45,352 Which would put him in a position 633 00:35:45,644 --> 00:35:46,853 of direct power over the nid. 634 00:35:47,145 --> 00:35:48,688 He's manipulated this whole situation 635 00:35:48,980 --> 00:35:50,774 to gain control of the Stargate. 636 00:35:53,109 --> 00:35:55,862 I may have my own ace up my sleeve. 637 00:35:57,238 --> 00:36:00,408 I understand your feelings, Mr. Ambassador, believe me. 638 00:36:00,700 --> 00:36:03,078 For two years now, we've been junior partners 639 00:36:03,370 --> 00:36:04,371 in the Stargate program, 640 00:36:04,663 --> 00:36:06,247 following the lead of the Americans. 641 00:36:06,539 --> 00:36:07,082 The Chinese government 642 00:36:07,374 --> 00:36:10,085 will not accept a secondary position so graciously. 643 00:36:10,377 --> 00:36:12,087 There are advantages. 644 00:36:12,379 --> 00:36:15,507 The program costs them over $7 billion a year 645 00:36:15,799 --> 00:36:16,424 to operate. 646 00:36:16,716 --> 00:36:18,510 Well, they reap the benefits. 647 00:36:18,802 --> 00:36:19,802 The x—303? 648 00:36:19,969 --> 00:36:22,097 Research and development of the hyperdrive alone 649 00:36:22,389 --> 00:36:23,890 has costthem over two billion, 650 00:36:24,182 --> 00:36:26,893 and it still doesn't function properly. 651 00:36:27,185 --> 00:36:29,104 They will spend a lot more money 652 00:36:29,396 --> 00:36:31,231 and riskthe lives of their people 653 00:36:31,523 --> 00:36:32,523 perfecting the design, 654 00:36:32,732 --> 00:36:35,443 then we'll get the blueprints and build our own ship 655 00:36:35,735 --> 00:36:38,238 in a fraction of the time for half the cost. 656 00:36:38,530 --> 00:36:41,032 Once again, I apologize, gentlemen. 657 00:36:41,449 --> 00:36:46,121 It seems a politician's work is never done. 658 00:36:46,579 --> 00:36:48,623 You could have the same deal. 659 00:36:48,915 --> 00:36:50,583 (Speaking Russian) 660 00:37:01,636 --> 00:37:03,221 Now... 661 00:37:03,555 --> 00:37:05,140 Where were we? 662 00:37:05,432 --> 00:37:07,559 Gentlemen, I realize we're in no position 663 00:37:07,851 --> 00:37:08,851 to make demands here. 664 00:37:09,102 --> 00:37:11,271 We're trying to reach a consensus, 665 00:37:11,563 --> 00:37:13,273 but before you go back to your leaders 666 00:37:13,565 --> 00:37:15,150 and make your recommendations, 667 00:37:15,442 --> 00:37:17,152 I want you to consider something. 668 00:37:17,444 --> 00:37:19,362 Whoever is run ning th e Stargate 669 00:37:19,654 --> 00:37:20,238 will be acting 670 00:37:20,530 --> 00:37:22,157 as representatives of this planet 671 00:37:22,449 --> 00:37:23,449 throughoutthe galaxy. 672 00:37:23,658 --> 00:37:25,493 They will be our ambassadors, 673 00:37:25,785 --> 00:37:27,162 meeting other races, 674 00:37:27,454 --> 00:37:30,206 establishing ties with other worlds. 675 00:37:30,498 --> 00:37:31,166 It is true 676 00:37:31,458 --> 00:37:34,294 that in the six years we've been running the Stargate, 677 00:37:34,586 --> 00:37:36,629 we've made enemies... 678 00:37:37,088 --> 00:37:39,591 But we've also made friends. 679 00:37:40,341 --> 00:37:42,927 I believe we've acquitted ourselves 680 00:37:43,219 --> 00:37:44,219 with honor. 681 00:37:44,387 --> 00:37:48,266 On that score, I stand by the record. 682 00:37:49,100 --> 00:37:50,643 (Screaming) 683 00:38:05,033 --> 00:38:07,535 This is the asgard planet othala 684 00:38:07,827 --> 00:38:09,746 in the galaxy of ida. 685 00:38:10,038 --> 00:38:12,290 Why did I come here? 686 00:38:13,374 --> 00:38:14,501 The ancients moved on 687 00:38:14,793 --> 00:38:16,961 from our region of space long ago, 688 00:38:17,253 --> 00:38:20,006 but your subconscious mind used their knowledge 689 00:38:20,298 --> 00:38:20,799 to find us here 690 00:38:21,090 --> 00:38:23,635 where you could get help. 691 00:38:23,927 --> 00:38:25,220 Very impressive. 692 00:38:25,512 --> 00:38:27,972 Well, you know. 693 00:38:28,264 --> 00:38:30,266 We did notthink your brains had advanced 694 00:38:30,558 --> 00:38:32,227 even that far. 695 00:38:32,519 --> 00:38:37,941 How is it you know so much about our brains? 696 00:38:38,233 --> 00:38:40,527 We have studied your race closely. 697 00:38:49,244 --> 00:38:50,244 What did you learn? 698 00:38:50,328 --> 00:38:53,331 That your species has great potential. 699 00:38:56,584 --> 00:38:59,212 Great potential... 700 00:38:59,879 --> 00:39:01,339 That's good. 701 00:39:21,317 --> 00:39:23,862 You make an interesting case, general. 702 00:39:24,153 --> 00:39:24,612 However, 703 00:39:24,904 --> 00:39:26,614 I am afraid I musttake this matter 704 00:39:26,906 --> 00:39:27,532 back to my government 705 00:39:27,824 --> 00:39:30,827 and recommend full disclosure to our people. 706 00:39:31,119 --> 00:39:32,704 I must do the same, 707 00:39:32,996 --> 00:39:34,038 though, I will admit, 708 00:39:34,330 --> 00:39:37,792 senator Kinsey's proposal is interesting. 709 00:39:38,084 --> 00:39:40,378 Thank you, Mr. Ambassador. 710 00:39:57,478 --> 00:39:58,730 Hello? 711 00:39:59,022 --> 00:40:00,273 Hello. 712 00:40:00,565 --> 00:40:00,982 I am Thor, 713 00:40:01,274 --> 00:40:04,652 supreme commander of the asgard fleet. 714 00:40:04,944 --> 00:40:06,154 Thank you for coming, Thor. 715 00:40:06,446 --> 00:40:08,698 It is my pleasure, general Hammond. 716 00:40:08,990 --> 00:40:11,409 The asgard are in your debt. 717 00:40:11,993 --> 00:40:12,993 Your debt? 718 00:40:13,202 --> 00:40:16,205 Sg—I, under the command of general Hammond, 719 00:40:16,497 --> 00:40:20,335 has saved my people and yours, on many occasions. 720 00:40:20,627 --> 00:40:23,338 We are not only allies againstthe Goa'uld, 721 00:40:23,630 --> 00:40:25,924 we are true friends. 722 00:40:26,507 --> 00:40:29,344 Commander Thor, my name is—... 723 00:40:29,636 --> 00:40:31,346 Senator Kinsey. 724 00:40:31,638 --> 00:40:34,933 O'Neill suggested I send you to a distant planet 725 00:40:35,224 --> 00:40:36,309 for your actions here, 726 00:40:36,601 --> 00:40:39,979 but I am reasonably certain his statement was in jest. 727 00:40:40,271 --> 00:40:42,231 I'm sure it was, commander. 728 00:40:42,523 --> 00:40:44,817 Supreme commander. 729 00:40:45,109 --> 00:40:48,112 It is the opinion of the asgard high council 730 00:40:48,404 --> 00:40:49,715 that Stargate command should be left 731 00:40:49,739 --> 00:40:54,035 in the very capable hands of general Hammond and his team, 732 00:40:54,327 --> 00:40:56,120 and while our continued friendship 733 00:40:56,412 --> 00:40:56,996 with earth 734 00:40:57,288 --> 00:40:59,374 is not contingent on that, 735 00:40:59,666 --> 00:41:01,709 it is preferred. 736 00:41:05,797 --> 00:41:09,842 You came all this way just to tell us that? 737 00:41:10,134 --> 00:41:13,596 Andto install asgard—designed shields and weapons 738 00:41:13,888 --> 00:41:15,306 on prometheus. 739 00:41:15,598 --> 00:41:17,308 A small token of thanks 740 00:41:17,600 --> 00:41:19,310 for sg—1's recent efforts 741 00:41:19,602 --> 00:41:23,898 in securing our galaxy and yours from certain destruction. 742 00:41:24,273 --> 00:41:24,857 I see. 743 00:41:25,149 --> 00:41:26,567 I hope I have been successful 744 00:41:26,859 --> 00:41:28,403 in convincing you. 745 00:41:28,695 --> 00:41:30,405 Good day, general Hammond. 746 00:41:30,697 --> 00:41:32,907 Always a pleasure, Thor. 747 00:41:33,199 --> 00:41:35,201 Please drop in anytime. 748 00:41:39,580 --> 00:41:41,416 Well... 749 00:41:41,708 --> 00:41:43,251 That settles it, then. 750 00:41:43,543 --> 00:41:45,420 You have our support, general. 751 00:41:45,712 --> 00:41:47,380 Thank you, ambassador. 752 00:41:47,672 --> 00:41:50,049 Ours as well. 753 00:41:50,341 --> 00:41:53,094 And the continued support of Russia. 754 00:41:53,386 --> 00:41:55,346 It's much appreciated, sir. 755 00:41:58,266 --> 00:42:01,477 While I still have my reservations, 756 00:42:01,769 --> 00:42:04,272 I believe my government will agree 757 00:42:04,564 --> 00:42:06,524 that for the time being, 758 00:42:06,816 --> 00:42:09,569 the Stargate is in the right hands. 759 00:42:12,321 --> 00:42:13,531 Senator? 760 00:42:16,617 --> 00:42:18,828 I'll say this, general... 761 00:42:21,664 --> 00:42:23,499 Well played.