Jackson: Teal'c and bra'tac believe that the only way
to eliminate the all systems lords
is to recruit as many Jaffa
into the fifth column as possible.
Only when their numbers are sufficient
would it be possible to rise up
and unilaterally destroy all the Goa'uld at once.
Even then,
ba'al controls the supersoldier army which cannot be turned.
Incoming wormhole.
So, even if the rebel Jaffa can some day
take out the majority of the system lords,
there would still be a massive war to fight.
The problem is, though,
ishta doesn't want to wait.
Moloc is continuing to order the deaths
of all female Jaffa born in his domain,
and her underground railroad
to hak'tyl can't save them all.
Even now, she's organizing a rebellion
to overth row moloc.
Now, Teal'c and bra'tac are trying to convince her
to see the bigger picture.
What was my question again?
Um, "how's it going?"
Seemed so innocuous at the time.
Fellas!
How was the trip?
I have been betrayed by those itrusted most.
That good, eh?
His mood is foul indeed.
Greetings.
It is good to see you both.
Bra'tac, what's wrong?
There was a complication.
Ishta?
She is well... and as lovely as ever, O'Neill.
The problem, I fear, lies with rya'c.
Is he okay?
He is in love
and plans to be married.
So when's all this supposed to happen?
Ow!
Three days.
Three days, huh? That's kind of quick.
Indeed.
Well, you know, love is a strange and mysterious... thing.
Ow! God.
Rya'c did not even consult me before making this decision.
It is obvious this girl has caused all reason to leave rya'c's head.
Zero serving three.
Serving eight.
Eight.
Oh!
So, what's ishta think of all this?
Ishta believes
that traditions should persist at all costs,
especially in the face of oppression.
I see.
Rya'c is too young to know what love is, O'Neill,
or how it inevitably weakens a warrior's resolve.
Look, t, I'm not going to tell you how to raise your kid,
but I've always found
that sticking your fingers in your ears and humming loudly
solves a whole slew of problems.
What good am I as a father, O'Neill,
if I cannot keep my son from making this crucial mistake?
Unscheduled off—world activation.
Got one.
Receiving idc, sir. It's ishta.
Open the Iris.
Greetings.
There is an urgent matter we must discuss.
Hak'tyl may have been compromised.
How do you know?
Yesterday, we were to meet one of our contacts,
a high priestess stationed within moloc's temple.
She failed to appear at the allotted time.
You must evacuate immediately.
I agree.
But we know not of another uninhabited planet like hak'tyl.
Hiding a large group of female warriors and children
within a populated planet in moloc's domain
is difficult and dangerous.
Well, I'm sure we could help you folks out.
Carter?
No problem.
We have a number of possible worlds on record,
butthey should be explored more thoroughly
before you take up permanent residence.
If moloc is aware of our location,
every moment my people remain on hak'tyl puts them at greater risk.
Oh, um...
You're welcome to stay here.
I'll go start the paperwork.
Colonel Carter, Dr. Jackson.
Rya'c. It's good to see you again.
This is my sim'ka, kar'yn.
Rya'c, stop using those old terms.
We are betroth ed.
And it is an honor to meet friends of my husbandto be.
Right back at you.
Is she not the most beautiful thing you've ever seen?
Stop it. You're embarrassing me.
I am not an object to be worshipped.
Thank you for agreeing
to host our union ceremony.
It will be an honor to be betroth ed among friends.
You're going to have the wedding here?
Of course.
Ishta said it may take some time
to find a suitable planet for our new home.
We are to be married in three days.
There is much to do.
Rya'c...
Excuse us.
They're having the wedding here.
Yeah.
Does Jack know about this?
I'm going to work on finding them a planet.
Come in.
Bra'tac.
What's that smell?
I believe that is the horses, O'Neill.
The warriors of hak'tyl are grateful for your generosity.
Well, you know me.
Always willing to help those who... need help.
You are indeed a wise and gracious leader,
O'Neill of Minnesota.
Sit down, you old coot.
What?
I am to officiate the rite of everlasting union
between rya'c and kar'yn.
I have consulted with ishta on the matter
and despite the evacuation of hak'tyl,
she wishes the wedding to proceed as planned
and as scheduled.
Meaning here.
A more suitable world is not likely to be found in time.
Delaying the ceremony would only Grant
another victory to moloc's tyran NY.
You know what it took
to get approval for "tailgate tu es days," huh?
There'll be cake?
You have been avoiding me.
You have indicated I am not worthy of your presence.
How so?
Your refusal to bless this union
is an insultto kar'yn, and thus to me.
That is not whati intended.
Rya'c has pledged to help lead the Jaffa
in the battle against the Goa'uld.
As have I and my people.
A warrior is always stronger with another at his side.
So you must believe kar'yn to be an unworthy warrior,
and I'm at fault as her teacher.
Ishta, this is not about you.
Soon enough rya'c will have to choose
between his responsibility to his family
and to that of his cause, just as I once did.
I merely believe that he is young
and has much time ahead
and need not undertake such decisions so soon.
In the same way rya'c had no say in your decision,
you have no say in his.
None of us choose oppression at the hand of the Goa'uld,
nor what must be done to free ourselves of it,
but we must not sacrifice that which makes us Jaffa.
I have organized both men and women
to fight together, to rise up against moloc.
Maybe once we are free of his tyranny, you will see
that we are worthy of your war.
Overth rowing moloc alone
will ultimately prove nothing.
Were he to fall,
his worlds and armies would simply be usurped by another Goa'uld.
I will not stand idly by
and watch more of my sisters slain at the hand of moloc
while you and the leaders of the so—called "Jaffa rebellion,"
you plot, and you scheme, and you ultimately do nothing!
You have no wish to fight side by side,
only to control and dominate.
As my sisters have been for generations.
As you will continue to be because of shortsightedness!
I will not rest until moloc is dead!
I will not rest until all Goa'uld are dead.
They want a what?
A goat, sir.
You can tell them lamb is far less gamey.
They...
They want it for a ritual sacrifice.
Yeah, well, you can tell them
that's not going to happen.
Yeah, iwas hoping you'd say that.
They can have a pinata.
That's always fun.
I'll suggest it, sir.
Please tell me you're close to finding a planet.
We scouted one yesterday
that ishta seems comfortable with.
Fresh water, stable climate.
Good. When's moving day?
Ishta thinks it will take about a week
to get a livable camp going.
A week? Yes, sir.
The wedding is still going to happen here.
Have you seen Teal'c?
I think he's locked himself in his room.
That chicken.
Letthis fire bear witness to this ceremony.
May its flames keep warm the souls of those who came before us.
We ask those spirits now
to bless this union and to protect it
through each day of its existence.
And then the horn will sound...
Good. Now...
You'll place the circle of fidelity upon kar'yn's head.
And you,
the totem of bravery
around rya'c's neck.
The bride will then kneel before her husband
in respect.
I will do no such thing.
Kar'yn...
I kneel before no man, not even my husband.
This action has been a part of the ceremony for...
Then he should kneel before me as well!
Or am I too weak to have such respect given to me in return?
You disgrace my name.
Perhaps if we took a short recess...
And if you insist on treating me
like a fragile han dmaiden,
then I have chosen poorly for a husband.
Well, perhaps I have chosen poorly as well.
I can see why one must rehearse these events.
Unscheduled off—world activation.
We're receiving a message.
On screen.
Ishta, this concerns you.
It's from one of my contacts among moloc's Jaffa.
He is requesting a summit.
For what reason?
Our forces that are hiding among the Jaffa of moloc
have become large,
butthere are still many who are loyal to him.
We risk being exposed.
We must send the coordinates
of the new homeworld to those who will attend.
Very well.
I will accompany you to this summit.
You have no say in our matters.
Perhaps there is counsel I can provide.
You will abide by my ruling.
Can I come with you?
Do not be foolish. You have a union to prepare for.
There will be no union.
Kar'yn,
you must learn not to let your emotions
take you to such extremes.
I cannot be betroth ed to rya'c.
He is as pig—headed as his father.
Until you have fought as many battles,
do not speak of Teal'c of chulak with such disrespect.
Without him, we would not have tretonin
and would still be slaves to the Goa'uld symbiotes.
But how can you accept his affection,
knowing he does not support our war against moloc
and the archaic traditions
that oppress female Jaffa?
We differ often,
but deep down we both possess
the same hunger for freedom.
Does he not see me fit for rya'c?
He could search a thousand worlds
and never find someone like you.
Teal'c has sacrificed much
in the war against the Goa'uld
and does not wish rya'c
to feel the pain of such loss.
What about rya'c?
He does not respect me as a warrior
as Teal'c respects you.
That took some convincing, believe me.
What you must remember
is that as much as you desire rya'c's respect,
he, too, burns for yours.
Your parries are too low.
Hold your staff higher.
Step into each blocking blow.
Leave me be.
As you wish.
Have I not been a dutiful son?
Have I not brought honor to my name?
You have indeed.
Then why will my father not bless my union with kar'yn?
Then the union is still to be?
That is not the point.
You have made a choice.
You pledged your life to fight for freedom for all Jaffa.
It is a war you must commit to without question.
I know!
That is why my father abandoned my mother and I,
because we made him weak.
That is nottrue.
He knows I forgave him for that long ago.
I u n derstan d why it was n ecessary.
Do you? Hmm?
Teal'c stayed first prime of apophis
as long as he did because he feared for you.
He committed atrocities in the name of the Goa'uld
because he wanted you and your mother to be safe.
When he chose to leave to join the tauri,
it was the most difficultthing he has ever done.
It is not you that made him weak,
but his own fear and doubt.
When he realized the Goa'uld could indeed be defeated,
that if he fought hard enough,
you could one day be free,
it made him stronger.
It is the same for me with kar'yn.
She fuels my desire to fight for freedom.
We know what we must face,
and we choose to do it together.
You still have much to learn about yourself,
about being a warrior,
and neither of you truly know what we will all face
in full—scale war with the Goa'uld.
I do not need his blessing.
No, you do not.
And he insults kar'yn.
She is a formidable warrior who deserves his respect.
And yours.
The ranks of rebel Jaffa are sizable enough to win.
The time to strike
is now.
Aron is right.
If we wait much longer,
it is only a matter of time
before our numbers grow too large
for moloc not to discover.
We risk losing everything.
Aron is right.
We must strike now.
Teal'c: Jaffa...
Hear me.
I know your hearts are prepared for battle,
but I have come to ask for your Patience.
You have prepared well for the demise of moloc,
but only when all Jaffa rise up as one
can the Goa'uld be defeated.
And onlythen
will all of our brothers and sisters truly be free.
This is the counsel you have come to offer?
What is it?
Down!
The gate is well guarded.
We must return to the meeting tent.
If anyone else survived, they will be tortu red.
Wait.
For what?
O'Neill: Teal'c, you there?
Proceed, O'Neill.
You know how I get when you don't call.
Moloc's Jaffa ambushed the summit.
The address of the planet must have fallen into the wrong hands.
I am with ishta and another rebel Jaffa named Aron.
At present, we are cut off from the gate.
How bad?
Very. Backup?
It would be unwise at the moment.
I am uncertain as to the extent of forces
or if there are ships in orbit.
I will need time to gather intel
before deciding on a course of action.
All right.
I'll check in in about an hour.
And, t?
My head is down, O'Neill.
Over.
Someone from within your camp has betrayed you.
That can be the only explanation for moloc's presence here.
Teal'c, I do not have my tretonin.
It was in my pack and in our haste, I left it in the tent.
I have enough for both of us.
It must have shattered when you fell to the ground.
We must move.
A search patrol approaches.
Indeed.
Silence!
Thank you.
Now, Daniel, what's going on here?
Silence!
I said, "Daniel."
Well, as you can see, everyone's a little upset.
We will not abandon ishta.
We insist a rescue mission
be devised immediately.
We're devising.
Teal'c has said the gate is well guarded.
Can we not acquire a ship
and journey to this planet?
Even if we could, it would take
at least a week to get there.
Please, return to your quarters.
I cannot go until...
Please!
In time, your skills may be required,
and you must be ready.
There are only six.
We do not know how many more may been hiding nearby,
anticipating our approach.
We must do something.
I can not bear this.
The tauri have troops and weapons.
We have not determined
the size of moloc's forces they would face.
Many more lives than our own could be lost.
Then what are we to do?
For the moment, nothing.
We can not hide forever from their patrols.
We will rest here.
They will not rest until we are found.
If your plan is to wait
until they give up and leave...
I merely need to gather the information that I can
concerning the forces against us.
We are severely outnumbered.
What more do you need to know?
Aron.
I need to speak to Teal'c privately.
You do nottrust my loyalty?
I do.
This is a private matter.
Please.
He could be the informant as easily as anyone,
using this opportunity to gather knowledge concerning the rebellion.
I know,
but he is right about one thing.
We cannot wait to act.
I am already growing weak.
You need rest.
As do you.
I will take first watch.
Teal'c...
I promised all Jaffa under moloc's rule
they will be free from his tyranny.
It was not a foolish promise.
One day we will all be free.
One day is not soon enough.
Where is ishta?
It was her turn to take a...
Moloc is here.
We must act.
I am aware.
Even if ishta cannot be saved,
we musttake the opportunity to kill moloc.
That is not my goal. It is mine,
and that of all the Jaffa
who have joined in rebellion against him.
Without reinforcements, we will be swarmed by moloc's forces.
I am willing to die for my cause.
Then you will die for nothing
if you do not succeed in killing moloc first.
You are weak.
Your mind is clouded with feelings for ishta.
And you cannot be trusted.
Ishta's been captured.
Apparently, moloc is there in person.
Now, we're going to coordinate a missile attack
on the Jaffa at the gate to provide a distraction for Teal'c's rescue attempt.
Moloc will certainly kill her before surrendering.
Well, Teal'c's more worried
about what he's going to do to her in the meantime.
It is not too late to repent for your sins.
Grovel before your god
and beg for my forgiveness.
Tell me of the other sinners who would betray me.
How many would renounce the privilege
of carrying the children of their god, like you?
Tell me while their souls may yet be saved.
You cannot be ishta of the hak'tyl,
wicked leader of the depraved.
I sense nothing but weakness in you.
Or maybe that is what happens
when you abandon the strength of the Goa'uld inside of you.
All that is left is this burning desire
to die at the hands of your great and powerful god.
We're preparing a uav to drop tretonin for Teal'c.
He will need all his strength
if he is to rescue ishta
from the clutch es of moloc.
The uav will then circle back
and paint the targets on the gate.
Ishta did not exaggerate.
The rebel Jaffa on moloc's worlds are indeed a mighty force.
As we speak, they prepare for war
againstthose still loyal to moloc.
You think they can win?
I do not know.
Even if they do, it's possible
another Goa'uld could simply take his place.
Or worse, come in and wipe them all out
to prove this whole rebellion is a bad idea.
Indeed.
That is something we asked them to consider.
And yet, such reason is beyondthem now.
Uav ready to launch, colonel.
Thank you, sergeant.
Dial th e gate.
Launching uav in three, two,
one...
Receiving Teal'c's radio signal.
The uav's been hit.
Carter: Teal'c, do you copy?
Proceed.
The uav should be half a klick
southwest of your location.
I am on my way.
Be careful, Teal'c.
We'll dial back in 30 minutes.
Can we not still send the missiles through?
Without a laser—painted target,
they'd just fly out their fuel and crash.
Jaffa! Shel na kree!
Kree nok, Jaffa.
Shel kek nem Ron.
If you know who I am, brothers,
you know that there is no need
to sacrifice your lives for a false god.
Rin nok, sholva.
It would have been easier
had you left me with a weapon.
My thanks.
Is there anything else I can do to prove my loyalty?
Indeed.
Is this what you want?
Evil serum to poison you further?
Or will it give you strength enough
to last a little longer?
Then take it.
Take it so that you may have more precious time with your god.
My lord.
Word comes from goranak.
An uprising has begun.
An army of 2,000 is marching on your temple.
They control a Garrison of gliders and several al'kesh.
As I have foreseen.
Your fleet of ha'tak have gathered themselves in orbit.
They await your command to crush this insolence.
I am done with this one.
Trivial as it may seem,
this little distraction
has given me a few moments of pleasure.
Use her to capture the sholva Teal'c.
Then bring him to me.
Yes, my lord.
When the gate opens again, merely aim this atyour target.
The missiles will come through and strike where you aim.
You are certain your strength has sufficiently returned?
This time iwill not be there
to come to your rescue.
I assure you,
this time it will not be necessary.
Open the chapp'ai.
Jaffa, kree nok!
Teal'c, this is Carter. Do you read?
Colonel Carter, I am ready and in position.
So we're on?
Indeed.
She is weak to the point of death.
Zatting us both, even once,
will kill her.
Drop your weapon.
Shootthem down!
Drop it now!
That is the sound of your false god dying.
Gods cannot be killed.
Teal'c...
Not another word.
Shoot.
There is no need.
I have taken mine.
Is it true that moloc is dead?
If you have the strength, we can see for ourselves.
In a moment.
Kar'yn,
speak of your love and devotion to rya'c.
Rya'c,
your heart is pure, and your spirit strong.
You give me strength... and joy,
and iwill stand by your side
always.
Rya'c.
Kar'yn,
you are as beautiful as the sun,
and my love for you is like the morning rays
that dawn over an endless day.
The rite is complete.
May you love and fight like warriors,
just not with each other.
A legend speaks of a place
near where the mountains meetthe sea,
of hidden pools beneath majestic waterfalls.
It is no legend.
I have seen it with my own eyes.
You have chosen the location for your shim'roa very well.
Master bra'tac said this is where you took my mother.
Indeed.
Rya'c...
I can think of no better mate for you than kar'yn,
and I am certain your mother would have feltthe same.
Thank you.
Before your departure,
there is a matter that bears discussion.
Father, I am aware of the ways between a man and a woman.
Good.
Then you are prepared for the rite of orona.
Surely it's not still expected.
On the first Eve of shim'roa.
My advice is thatthe knife be as sharp as possible.
Perhaps kar'yn is right.
Not all of the old traditions are worth holding on to.
Indeed.
And what of you and ishta?
What of us?
Well, your relationship would be much easier
if you both admit you are in love.
For us all.
Perhaps one day,
when I am as wise as you.
Once again we owe you our thanks.
For your hospitality
and for helping us find
yet another new homeworld
where the children of the hak'tyl may be safe.
Think nothing of it.
You sure you got everything?
You didn't forget any kids or horses?
May I speak with Teal'c alone?
Sure.
It's good to see you again.
I will see you soon, father.
Yes... father.
Be well.
I did not wish to spoil the days of shim'roa for rya'c and kar'yn.
What have you discovered?
As you predicted, another Goa'uld has claimed the domain of moloc.
Ba'al.
Yes.
Do not wait too long to visit.
We have a war to plan,
among other things.