STARGATE SG1
Episode 403
"UPGRADES"
By
David Rich
We begin with a shot of the gate activating. The gate is irised.
Sam, Teal'C and GH are standing @ the foot of the gate. Danny
and Jack walk in.
GH
Doctor Jackson, Colonel -
JACK
General.
DANNY
The message I got was pretty vague.
GH
So was the transmission we got from
the Tok'Ra.
DANNY
Did they say who was coming?
GH
No.
JACK
Did they say WHY?
SAM
No, Sir.
JACK
See, I - That's rude! I hate that.
TECH
Receiving Tok'Ra IDC. Opening Iris.
(Shoulda left it closed! OK! I'll try
to be nice! Can't make any promises.)
JACK
In fact, the Tok'Ra are starting to
annoy me in general.
SAM
Sir?
JACK
Don't get me wrong, Carter. Your dad's
great, I love em like a brother, Every
time they show it seems like it's all
kinds of ---
TS walks thru the gate. (Anise/Freyu) She will affectionally
(g) known as TS from now on. (Tok'Ra Spice!) Granted, she's very
beautiful when she walks thru the gate. She also has herself
covered in a very nice long coat. Her hair looks nice right now.
DANNY
(In a trance)Yep! That looks like trouble
to me.
TS walks down the ramp, Sam tries to smile @ her (LOL!). She's
not very successful!
TS
(In Goa'Uld voice) The Tok'Ra High Council
sends it's greetings.
GH
Welcome! I'm General Hammond, Colonel
O'Neill, Doctor Jackson, Major Carter,
and Teal'C.
TS
(Motioning to a very handsome Tok'Ra)
This is Mornon. You may call me Anise.
DANNY
Anise?
TS
It means Noble Strength.
DANNY
I'm Daniel. It means uh - God is my
Judge. (Jack looks @ Danny, cocks his
head, and raises his eyebrow)
JACK
(Smart-assed ) I'm Jack. It means
--- uh --- What's in the box?
TS opens the box to reveal the armbands.
TS
These armbands were recently discovered
amongst some ancient ruins on a remote
planet.
DANNY
I don't recognize the symbols. May I?
TS
The language belongs to a race called
the Ataniks . Their existence and demise
predates the Goa'Uld.
SAM
Ataniks? I think Jolinar knew about
these. They are supposed to give the
wearer incredible speed and strength,
right?
TS
Yes, many thought it was just a myth.
Still, the Goa'Uld & Tok'Ra have both
sought these devices for some time.
DANNY
Obviously not a myth.
TS
The Tok'Ra were very excited when I
found them.
DANNY
YOU found them?
TS
My area of expertise is ancient cultures.
DANNY
Well, mine too.
TS
Yes, I know. (Jack is staring at Danny)
We hoped the devices would provide our
operatives with a great new physical
advantage against the Goa'Uld.
JACK
However?
TS puts the armband on, nothing happens!
DANNY
They don't work for you.
TS
Our top scientific minds have researched
the technology at length. To the best
of our knowledge, the devices should
work. However, something causes them
to reject the Tok'Ra physiology.
TEAL'C
You're a symbiote.
TS
That is a likely assumption.
TEAL'C
Then the device will most likely be
ineffective on me as well.
TS
Yes - That is why I brought only three.
SAM
I still have a protein marker left by
Jolinar.
TS
Hopefully, that will have no effect.
DANNY
Incredible speed and strength?
TS
In fact, according to the inscriptions,
they should greatly increase all of
your natural abilities.
JACK
(Raises eyebrow & looks @ Sam, who looks
back) That's kinda cool.
TS
In the interest of the Tok'Ra/Human
alliance, I expected you would cooperate.
GH
Shouldn't we take some time to learn
a little more about these things? Perhaps
Maj. Carter & Dr. Jackson -
TS
(Rudely interrupting) I had hoped to
begin Human trial experiments immediately.
JACK
What's the rush?
TS
(She sounds pissed) If you are not willing
to trust us and participate, I will
find human subjects on another planet!
GH Does NOT like her tone of voice!
JACK
(Raises his eye brow and smiles) Fine.
TS closes her eyes.
TS
(In normal sweet human voice) Colonel,
please forgive the scientist in Anise.
She has worked very hard for this. I
assure you, every safety precaution
will be taken.
Danny look adorably confused. Sam looks @ Jack. Jack just gives
TS a dirty look. TS closes her eyes. Uh-Oh! Tok'Ra Spice ---
Uh --- I mean Anise is back!
TS
(Goa'Uld voice) What is your answer?!
OPENING CREDITS!
TS
This is a Tok'Ra biosensor. It will
monitor every aspect of your physiological
condition. (She pulls Jack's T-Shirt
down, and puts the sensor very far down
his shirt. I think she's just coppin
a feel. I know I would! )
JACK
Whoa! (He doesn't like this)
TS
It will transmit readings to this device
where it will be recorded through out
the experiment.
JACK
OK?
Jack picks up the device, and he and Janet look @ it, then each
other. TS returns. He puts it down with an innocent look like
a student caught looking in the teacher's desk for the test answers.
TS
Ready?
JACK
As I'll --- ever be. (She puts the band
on his arm. A light comes on) What's
that mean?
TS
The device is working.
JACK
I don't feel like leaping any tall buildings.
TS
It may take time for the device to adjust
to your body. I believe it was designed
this way to give your body time to adapt
to your new ability. In the meantime,
feel free to move around as you normally
would. The biosensor will transmit readings
over a significant distance.
JACK
OK.
Jack and Teal'C are boxing. (Yummy! Teal'C in a muscle shirt!)
(This makes me wonder if Danny's been boxing with Teal'C to get
that body he has!)
TEAL'C
Do you still feel no affects from the
armbands, O'Neill?
JACK
No, You know something? I'm starting
to think this things a crock! (They
are sparing, hitting each other's gloves)
Come on, Teal'C! Bring it! You're going
easy.
TEAL'C
(Out of breath) I am attempting to make
physical contact with you, O'Neill.
You are boxing with great proficiency
today! (You can see fatigue setting
in)
JACK
(Not even breathing hard) I feel a little
stiff.
Yummy shot of Teal'C trying to give Jack a few right hooks, Jack
is ducking @ great speed. All you see is his red helmet. You
hear a whooshing sound. Teal'C stops with a stunned look on his
face. Jack stops, and look at Teal'C. He punches Teal'C at lightning
speed. Teal'C grunts, and falls down. TKO! TKO! TKO! (Technical
Knock Out!) Teal'C is passed out on the floor! Don't see
that every day!
JACK
(Confused) Teal'C?
Later in infirmary.
JANET
(To Teal'C) So, you're feeling any better?
TEAL'C
I will be fine, DR. Frasier.
JACK
(Eating something) Teal'c, I'm really
sorry.
TEAL'C
(Stoic look @ Jack) You are not!
JACK
He's right about that.
TS
(To Jack handing him a ball) Please
squeeze this.
JACK
What is it?
TS
It will measure your strength. (He squeezes
it) Your strength is 5 times that of
a normal human.
JACK
So, no increase then, huh? (Janet looks
@ him and grins, rolling her eyes)
TS
Physiology remains otherwise normal.
JACK
I-uh-I feel good. (Throws paper in cup
across the room.) Three!
JANET
And - uh - you seemed to have developed
a bit of a sweet tooth. (Jack takes
a bite of the cookie.)
TS
Your metabolism is increasing to match
the energy your body now requires.
JANET
You were - uh - gonna show me how to
read this.
TS
I will. First, it is time to increase
the number of subjects in the experiment.
Next shot goes to Danny with his shirt up , and Janet putting
the biosensor on his chest. She sure is lingering there. TS is
putting the armband on Sam. Jack is sitting behind Sam, chowing
down on the cookies, and looking at Sam. It's something crunchy
he's eating, because you can hear a crunch when he takes a bite.
SAM
I don't really feel any different.
JACK
Just wait.
Danny's looking @ a book thru a magnifying glass. Jack walks
in.
JACK
(Still eating!!!! ) Hey!
DANNY
Heeyy.
JACK
Notice anything yet?
DANNY
You're eating a lot. (Said sarcastically)
JACK
Hmn. (Picks up very BIG book) Give it
time. (Starts turning pages slowly,
then increasing faster. His head and
eyes are moving. Danny's freaking out.
He closes the book)
DANNY
Did you just read that?
JACK
I guess --- Don't suppose there's another
book around that explains this book?
DANNY
What, what, what, what reason did Hobbs
give for the fall of the civilization?
JACK
Failing agricultural infulstructure.
DANNY
Jack, That's unbelievable.
JACK
Hey, it's HIS theory.
Jack's opening another packet of cookies. Danny's trying to speed
read to no avail!
JACK
Want me to read to you? (Jack offers
Danny his cookie)
Janet walks into Sam's darkened lab.
JANET
Sam?
SAM
Yeah?
JANET
What are you doing?
SAM
(Looking thru a microscope --- IN THE
DARK!!!!) I'm just running a few tests
on the material the armbands are made
of.
JANET
Ah--- It's a --- little dark, don't
ya think?
SAM
Is it? (Janet turns on the lights. Sam
looks up.) OW! That's bright.
JANET
Yeah, the lights were out. (Turns light
on desk on)
SAM
Man, I didn't even realize.
A light is shining in Sam's eyes.
JANET
Well, it looks normal to me.
SAM
I can see in the dark as well as if
the light was on.
JANET
(Checking her ear temp.) You're running
a slight temperature.
SAM
Anise is monitoring our vitals.
JANET
Yes, I know.
SAM
You don't trust her biosensors?
JANET
No, I trust her technology is very advanced
and accurate.
SAM
So, you don't trust her?
JANET
I'd like to run a full blood screen.
Jack is running on the treadmill. He is going VERY fast! Anise
is at a monitor. It has 103 Miles per hour on it. You see the
number decrease as he stops.
TS
Very good.
JACK
I'm not even sweating. In fact, I think
that thing is slowing me down.
TS
Squeeze this. (She hands him the strength
ball.) (He squeezes it, and crushes
it!) (She kinda freaks out.)
JACK
Sorry.
DANNY
(Looking mighty yummy in the black t-shirt
and no glasses!) I mean it's the most
unbelievable , incredible thing I've
ever experienced. I mean, I've cross
referenced the symbols on the armbands
against every written language on earth
in an hour!
TS
What did you find?
DANNY
Uh --- nothing. But, the point is, I
can read really fast.
TS
Here are my notes on the Atinicks. I
thought you might be interested.
DANNY
You write in a notebook?
TS
My host, Freya, enjoys the tactile sensation
of handwriting.
Danny speed reads in the way Jack did earlier. TS just watches
him with a cocked head.
DANNY
The inscription says " with great power
comes great responsibility."
TS
" And the ability to effect great consequence."
DANNY
You haven't speculated in here why the
atinicks became extinct.
TS
No, my primary concern up until now
was finding the armbands., and then
determining how they worked.
The light on the armband turned from blue to green while beeping.
DANNY
What does that mean?
TS
I believe all the armbands have reached
their maximum potential.
JANET
Anise? Can I see you for a moment? They
all have significally raised body temperatures.
TS
They are in no danger.
JANET
I disagree. Their symptoms are indicative
of the presence of a virus.
TS
You are Correct. My bio-data indicates
the armbands released a virus into their
systems.
GH
Doesn't that concern you?
TS
It must be how the technology accesses
the human physiology. It took a different
amount of time for each individual because
of each subject's unique reaction to
the virus.
JANET
That's all speculation. Major Carter's
blood work showed a dangerous amount
of adrenalin in her system.
TS
(Angrily?) I object to the interference
in my experiment!
JANET
I object to being kept in the dark of
the condition of people who's health
I am responsible for! (You go, Doc!
)
TS
Are you suggesting I would risk their
health?
GH
Doctor, we're seeing some really interesting
results. Are you saying that we should
discontinue the experiments?
JANET
Until we know more about the physical
affects of this virus, yes. I say we
remove the armbands, and we run more
tests to make sure that these changes
aren't permanent or damaging.
TS
General ---
GH
No, I'm sorry! There's one thing I've
learned in my time here. There's nothing
wrong with a little prudence when dealing
with Alien Devices. (Walks in room where
SG-1 minus Teal'C are) Based on DR.
Frasier's recommendations, I have decided
to stop the experiment temporarily.
SAM
What?
JACK & DANNY
Why?
GH
We'd like to get a better read on exactly
what these things are really doing to
you.
SAM
General ---
JACK
I'd rather not do that, Sir.
JANET
I think the armband may be having a
narcotic like effect. Wearing them may
be come addictive. It's just one of
the things I'd like to rule out.
GH
Please. Take the armbands off.
SAM
But ---
GH
Are you refusing to comply with a direct
order?
All three struggle to get the armbands off.
JACK
Uh --- Little problem here, Sir. Having
a hard time complying.
GH & Janet look @ each other, then @ TS. SG-1 look @ GH with
surprised looks on their faces.
JANET
( To GH, I'd say sarcastically while
looking @ TS) We've tried everything
short of surgically removing their arms.
GH
We'll hold that option in reserve.
TS
You must admit, the positive effect
is astonishing.
GH
As long as there's no downside.
TS
(Closes eyes Goa'Uld voice) There is
no evidence of any downside.
JANET
Yet.
GH
Find a way to get those armbands off
my people.
Teal'C walks in the weight room. Jack is lifting weights.
JACK
Teal'C --- How much I have on here?
TEAL'C
It appears to be approximately 600 pounds,
O'Neill. (Jack is lifting the weights
like it's a 20 pound weight on it.)
JACK
(Stops lifting, and looks at the weights)
Really?! Not bad!
TEAL'C
Are you not concerned because the armband
can not be removed?
JACK
Nope! This thing's great!
TEAL'C
We will not resume our duties as SG-1
as long as this experiment continues.
JACK
Yeah, well, I'm gonna have a little
chat with Hammond about that. (Goes
to a punching bag) I mean, we should
be using these things. (Punches thru
the bag)
Someone's typing very fast. The computer needs time to catch
up. They eat something. It's Sam. She's waiting patiently while
the computer runs what she typed. Janet walks in.
JANET
Hey!
SAM
Hey!
JANET
What are you working on?
SAM
I'm writing a book on wormhole physics,
but this damn computer isn't fast enough.
When the buffer's full, I have to wait
for it to catch up.
JANET
You know, we REALLY could use your help.
SAM
You just don't get it, Janet. I don't
WANT to take it off.
JANET
OK. I realize they're making you FEEL
really good ---
SAM
(Laughs) Look! I have written a 1000
page book in under 2 hours! I man, this
is something I've been dying to do,
but haven't had the time!
JANET
Sam ---
SAM
JANET! ---
GH
Absolutely not!
JACK
Come on, General! Why'd we put these
things on in the first place?!
GH
We're still not sure of the long-term
effects.
JACK
We shouldn't be sitting around wasting
this stuff, we should be out kicking
so Goa'Uld BUTT! I mean , look at this!
(He kicks the wall --- OK! He kicks
a HOLE in the wall!) (Both Jack and
GH have a stunned look on their faces.)
Sorry about that, Sir!
GH
Colonel, I'm concerned that you're not
in control of your new abilities.
JACK
Well, you may be right about that. But
It's just so damn exciting, Sir!
GH
I'm sure it is!
JACK
And, even if we're not in total control,
shouldn't we be out there doing the
damage instead of in you office?
GH
I'm concerned for your well being, Colonel.
JACK
and, I appreciate it. And you're the
boss, what ever you say goes, but you
need to know that we're HERE for you!
READY to go! Just --- just say the word.
(Man! Is he wired, or what?!)
GH
Thank you.
JACK
Seriously. Say it! Say the word.
GH
Dismissed.
JACK
We can be ready in 3 seconds --- 2 ---
GH
Colonel ---
JACK
Hey! We're ready!
GH
(Standing) Just --- Get the HELL out
of my office!
JACK
Yes, Sir.
He walks out of GH's office, and meets up with Siler.
JACK
Hey, Siler. (Patting him on the back)
(Siler screams, and falls back onto
the stairwell below. Sounds of crashing
is heard) Oh, Crap! (Looks
@ GH, shakes his head, and runs down
the steps to help the fallen man)
Siler is laid out on his back upside down on the stairs , groaning
in pain as an airman and 2 doctors help him.
JACK
(Sam is typing) This is ridiculous.
It was an accident! (He's playing with
some flags)
DANNY
(Reading a book) Siler has a broken
arm and a concussion.
JACK
He'll pull thru. I sent flowers.
DANNY
(Looking OH, So yummy in a black tee
shirt & NO glasses!) You have to admit,
it's a little scary. I mean I feel like
I could --- do anything!
SAM
All I know is I'm gonna starve to death.
I don't know about you guys, but I am
having so SERIOUS protein cravings.
JACK
Steak.
DANNY
I could go for that!
JACK
Big, red, juicy meat.
SAM
O'Malley's in town.
JACK
Let's go!
Scene goes to the hall. You hear a whooshing sound, and see the
trio moving at lightning speed. They pass by 2 airmen, making
a wind. Then appear at the elevator. On the 25th floor BTW!
JACK
Let's eat!
O'Malley's Bar & Grill looks like a pretty fancy place.
JACK
How high do you think that fence was?
DANNY
20? 25 feet?
SAM
MMN - I'd say about 30.
WAITRESS
What can I get ya?
JACK
Um --- 3 of the biggest steaks you've
got with everything, rare, baked potato.
WAITRESS
(Smiles) You got it! (Starts to leave)
JACK
Uh --- excuse me! THAT was for me. (She
smiles)
DANNY
Yeah, I'm gonna have 3 as well.
JACK
4?
DANNY
4, 4 is good, yeah!
SAM
Me, too. And French fries with mine.
Oh, and a diet soda. (The men give her
raised eyebrows) I like the taste better!
So, has it occurred to anyone that we're
defying a direct order?
DANNY
(Jack and Danny look at each other)
Well, it's not like we haven't defied
orders before!
SAM
That was to save earth.
JACK
Earth, steaks? There's a difference?
DANNY
We'll be back before anyone knows we're
gone.
Sam shoots an 8 ball into the corner pocket. She takes money
from the table.
MAN
How the hell did you do that?
SAM
Wanna go double or nothin'?
MAN
I think I'll cut my loses.
DANNY
Smart move. (Gets up to walk away)
MAN
What are YOU laughing at you GEEK!?
(Danny stops and looks at Jack.)
JACK
(Raises eyebrows looking from man to
Danny) Geek?
DANNY
(Stops, and turns) Excuse me?
JACK
(Quietly) Let it go.
DANNY
(Looks at Jack, then man) No, not this
time.
MAN
Yeah? What are you gonna do?
Sam looks at man with a grin on her face. Jack sighs, and looks
at two VERY BIG men standing next to him. They're about the size
of Teal'C, and I'm not exaggerating! Some big men get next to
Danny as well.
JACK
Well --- This is a cliché. (Sam just
smiles, Danny raises his eyebrows at
her.) (Jack raises his eyebrows at Danny.)
O-Kay! (He grabs one of the big men,
and throws him across the room at lightning
speed. Shot goes to the sign outside
the restaurant, and sounds of brawling
is heard.) (Lot of crashing dishes,
and grunts!)
GH
(Into phone) Right. OK! (Hangs up phone)
I thought the devices were supposed
to enhance them physically, not make
them stupid!
JANET
You'll have to ask Anise about that,
Sir. I can tell you that their erratic
behavior can be explained by their increase
in certain hormone levels. You can almost
describe it as sort of an intoxication.
GH
My concern is how do we contain them
if they're that strong, and that fast?
JANET
The concern is greater than that, Sir.
Blood tests show early indication of
multiple organ failure. The human body
wasn't made to be put thru this!
GH
Are you saying they'll die if we don't
get these things off them.
JANET
I believe the key is the virus. There's
no magic pill that'll combat a virus,
but there are a few treatment options.
GH
But that's no guarantee?
JANET
No, Sir.
Superman (Jack), Wonder Woman (Sam) and Mighty Mouse (Danny)
walk down the steps being escorted by a couple of SF's.
GH
Thank you, Doctor. Can you explain to
me why several witnesses put you people
at a restaurant in town last night?
JACK & DANNY
Sir, I can ---
DANNY
Explain that. (Sam kept silent! I see
she's the smartest one of the group!
) (A few seconds later, after thinking)
No, I can't!
SAM
We were very --- hungry --- Sir.
GH
The reports says there was a brawl.
JACK
More of a --- scuffle, Sir.
GH
You're lucky you didn't KILL any of
those men!
JACK
Na --- we were very careful about that,
General!
GH
What am I supposed to do with you people?
JACK
General, I can't tell you how sorry
we are. But --- Carter wanted a steak
---
SAM
Actually it was YOUR idea ---
JACK
My point is ---
SAM
--- Sir! (Said VERY Sarcastically!)
JACK
--- The fact that we were defying orders
didn't occur to us until we were ---
defying.
DANNY
It's like the armbands are having an
affect on our ability to make rational
choices.
TS (Walking up) General Hammond, I received a message from the
Tok'Ra High Council.
GH
What?
TS
I reported the progress of the experiment,
and have made a suggestion.
GH
Regarding?
TS
The High Council would like to forward
the idea of putting SG-1's new skills
into practice.
JACK
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! --- (Quietly) Sir.
GH
What are they suggesting.
TS
We have just received new information
regarding a new class of battle ship
that Apophis (YAY!) is building.
GH
JUST received?
TS
Our internal attempt at sabotage has
already failed. How ever based on our
intelligence (GH is beginning to see
the light! He nods his head and grins)
A special covert team could ---
GH
You've known all along!
TS
Excuse me?
GH
This was the point wasn't it?
TS
(As the host) General, I assure you
---
GH
I assure YOU! I have been at this a
long time, and I know DAMN WELL when
I'm being manipulated!
TS
(Still the host) I realize how this
must look. However, in the interest
of the Tok'Ra-Earth alliance ---
GH
Don't give me that load of bunk! I don't
think the Tok'Ra have my people's best
interest in mind.
TS
General, if you believe anything, believe
this. If Apophasis is allowed to complete
this battle ship, (Shot goes to Jack
and Sam listening closely) it will assure
his dominance over the Gaul, Your planet,
and the rest of this galaxy! (The snake
is back!) I am sure the High Council
will be disappointed. (Shot goes back
to Sam and Jack, the wheels are turning'
in that man's head!) I have downloaded
(His eyebrows rise, Sam cocks her head.)
everything we know about the ship's
construction into your base computer.
I hope you will review it, and change
your mind ---
JACK
General, if I may ---
GH
No, you may not. (Jack smiles) Take
them back to the lockup. For what it's
worth, I'm ORDERING you to cooperate.
(Jack smiles at GH, then looks at Sam,
smiles, she smiles back.) (The super
trio leave, and GH just looks at TS.
I WOULD NOT WANT TO RECEIVE A LOOK LIKE
THAT FROM THAT MAN!)
JACK
(To SF's) Dismissed. (Sam goes straight
to the computer) Let's have a look.
GH
So, you think we have a problem here?
TEAL'C
This new vessel has several advancements
over the Goa'Uld mother ships we have
previously engaged in battle. We MUST
stop it's completion.
GH
I can't send the rest of SG-1 on such
a dangerous mission knowing their judgment
is impaired.
TEAL'C
(Closing the laptop) I will go alone,
then.
GH
According to Tok'Ra intelligence, the
gate on that planet is HEAVILY guarded.
I doubt very much even YOU could make
it thru.
TEAL'C
We MUST not allow Apophis to complete
this vessel.
GH
Let's say I agree. Prove to me it isn't
a suicide mission. (Teal'C stands, and
nods his head)
SAM
The gate will be heavily guarded, but
we SHOULD be able to handle it. Wormhole
physics dictate that you exit at the
same velocity that you enter.
DANNY
So, they'll never know what hit them.
SAM
Exactly. The facility, however, will
be more of a challenge.
JACK
Can't we just zip in, plant C-4, zip
out?
SAM
Won't do it, Sir. The power core of
the ship is completely sealed in trinium.
That's what we have to take out. Hang
on, the POWER core is directly linked
to some sort of liquid cooling system
that's based in the facility. These
pipes, here, lead into it.
JACK
So, we zip in, blow the pipes, and zip
out?
SAM
The core will over heat and explode.
The only problem is, there are force
shields protecting this restricted area.
DANNY
So?---
SAM
So --- (Jack looks at her, she smiles)
I see your point. (She looks at Jack
who has a confused look on his face)
Goa'uld force shields operate on a frequency
oscillation principle. If we were moving
fast enough --- theoretically, we'd
be able to see the oscillation principle,
and run right thru.
JACK
We'll need snacks.
Scene goes to the gate room with the idle gate. A tech is typing
something. Sam whishes behind him, pinching his shoulder, knocking
him out, and taking his computer. Jack and Danny both do the
same thing to 2 techs in the back, while Sam's dialing the gate.
Her hands are moving very quickly. She closes the blast doors
right in front of an SF. Closes more doors, and the observation
window in the gate room.
SAM
Let's go.
TEAL'C
O'Neill! (As the event horizon forms)
JACK
Not this time, Teal'C. (The super trio
run thru the gate at lightning speed)
TECH
The gate's open, Sir.
GH
Shut it down! Get the blast doors open!
TECH
I can't Sir! I'm locked out of the system.
GH
(Over intercom) Medical team to control
room.
JAFFA
(On other side of gate) Onak! Cree!
(The super trio come in, and knock everyone
down, then meet by a tree, look at each
other, then run off.) (You see black
running thru the woods) (Sounds of grunts,
and screams) (The three have knocked
down more Jaffa, and are walking into
the ship)
JACK
(Seeing 2 men carrying naquata) Takes
2 guys to carry that?!
SAM
Weapons grade naquada is extremely dense.
Sir, do realize how many Naquada reactors
a single bar like that could power?
JACK
No.
SAM
A lot!
DANNY
I'll get it. Meet ya back here. (He
zips off)
Sam and Jack come zipping up a long corridor. Sam takes off her
hat, and bends down passing her hands thru her hair.
SAM
Whoa, Sir. Is it hot?
JACK
Little bit. You all right?
SAM
Yeah. I'm fine. (Beginning to walk)
The force shield should be --- somewhere
around here.
JACK
Heads up! (He and Sam run thru the shield)
(Looks up) Whoa! (The ship goes up several
stories) 5 minutes.
SAM
Right. After the cooling system goes
down, it should take about 10 minutes
for the power core to go critical. That
leaves us 15 minutes total to get back
to the gate.
JACK
Whatever. (Zips off, Sam follows)
Danny's running with the naquata on his back, seemingly weighed
down, he's struggling to keep his breath.
SAM
Did ya get the naquata?
DANNY
(Sighs) Oh, (Out of breath) It's ---
uh --- it's in the pack.
JACK
Good, let's go! (Pats his back) (Jack
and Sam run)
DANNY
(EXTREMLY out of breath! Almost wheezing!)
Actually, this --- is --- is getting
kinda --- heavy --- (Jack and Sam whiz
by, a thump is hear. The two come back)
(Danny's laying on the ground)
JACK
Daniel?
SAM
What's going on?
DANNY
I can't move. (His armband comes off)
(He appears to pass out)
GH
The arm bands are gonna come off on
their own?
TS
The last bits of data from their biosensors
before they stepped thru the gate indicate
traces of an antibody.
JANET
To the virus that allowed the devices
to enhance their speed and strength.
TS
I'm afraid we solved the mystery of
the antiknock's extinction.
GH
How so?
JANET
The armbands only work for a limited
time, Sir.
TS
As the immunity spread across the atinick
warriors, the armbands proved useless.
I guess they never solved the problem.
GH
Which means SG-1 are out on a planet
filled with heavily armed Jaffa with
an advantage that could disappear at
any time?
JANET
Yes, Sir.
TS
(Host) General, for what it's worth,
Anise and I are sorry. We were not aware
of the mission prior to our arrival
here. (The snake is back!) I do hope
SG-1 returns safely. (Janet gives her
a pair of eyes!)
JAFFA
Halt! Cree!
JACK
(He and Sam are kneeling over Danny)
(Stands up) All right! You got us! Don't
Cree! (The Jaffa goes to shot them,
and gets a ZAT hit.) (The other Jaffa
shoots them, and they move out the way
of the blast just in time.) (That Jaffa
gets a ZAT hit for his efforts. )
TEAL'C
It seems my assistance was required
after all!
JACK
Yes, thank you!
DANNY
(Waking up) What happened?
SAM
You passed out. Your arm band came off.
(Teal'C puts Danny arm around his shoulder)
JACK
(Seeing and hearing Jaffa coming) All
right, talk later! We gotta move! Teal'C,
get Daniel out of here, back thru the
gate. Carter, you're with me! (As you
see Teal'C and Danny leaving, you hear
grunts from the Jaffa) (Sirens are going
off, C-4 explosive is shown with 2 minutes
43 seconds left.) (Sam and Jack go thru
2 force shields. At the 3rd one, Sam
gets stopped by the shield.) (Jack sees
her lying on the other side of the shield)
Carter? (The armband comes off of her.)
(She looks at it surprised, then passes
out.) (Slow motion of Jack running to
the shield, yet getting hit by it remaining
on the safe side of it, while she's
trapped on the unsafe side.) AAWW! (He
falls to the ground, the armband come
off of him, and he passes out.)
DANNY
(Walking out side the ship with Teal'C)
Where are they?
TEAL'C
They should have been right behind us.
Continue on, DanielJackson. (He runs
back, and is hit by a force shield.)
SAM
(Waking up, and see Jack passed out.)
Sir --- (Picks up armband, and throws
it down) COLONEL!!??!?
JACK
Whoa! (Walking up, and looking at her,
then his armband next to him, then back
to her.) We should've brought more snacks!
SAM
I don't think that would've helped.
JACK
1:56. (Sam looks at the force shield.
Jack bangs on it)
SAM
Sir, you've gotta get out of here!
JACK
So do you.
TEAL'C
I am not leaving, DanielJackson.
DANNY
Well, I'm not --- suggesting we should.
There is no way in there to help them.
TEAL'C
No.
Jack is banging on the control panel. Sam's just looking at him.
DANNY
10 minutes after that C-4 goes, this
whole mountain is gonna explode.
TEAL'C
I am aware of that.
DANNY
So, the fact that we're staying is based
on a completely informed decision?
TEAL'C
It is.
DANNY
'Kay, just makin' sure.
SAM
(As Jack is trying to pull out panel)
Sir --- Sir, there's no time!
Jaffa footsteps are heard. Sam looks back at Jack. C-4 explosive
says 8 seconds. Sirens are blaring.
DANNY
Here goes.
The Jaffa position them selves. The bomb goes off, knocking Sam
and Jack down. Jaffa fall as well. The shield is lifted.
SAM
Did you see that?!
JACK Let's go! Carter forget that! Leave it!
TEAL'C
The shield is down. (Runs inside, and
is met by Sam and Jack.)
JACK
Come on, let's go! Move, move, move!
I thought I told you guys to get back
to that gate!
DANNY
Yeah, Teal'C wouldn't leave.
SAM
(They're running thru the woods, jaffa
hot on their trail) Less than a minute!
TEAL'C
(Jaffa are shooting staff weapons at
them.) Get down! (He turns and ZATs
them.) (He runs ahead of the panting
humans, and dials the gate.) (The ship
blows up as they are running to the
gate.)
Klaxons are blaring at base. TS, GH, and a couple SF's are walking
into the gate room. SG-1 are throw thru the gate.
JACK
Just remember, I retired! YOU wanted
me back!
GH
Colonel, are you all OK?
DANNY
Think so.
SAM
Will be!
TEAL'C
I am very well, General Hammond!
GH
What happened?
JACK
The damn armbands fell off is what happened!
TS
(Snake mode) I am sorry!
GH
Were you successful in destroying the
ship?
TEAL'C
Indeed we were, General Hammond.
GH
Good! Report to the infirmary.
JACK
Uh, General, Sir, about the obviously
impending court-marshals, I'd like ---
GH
You were all under the influence of
Alien technology, Colonel. I'd say that
a pretty solid defense.
JACK
Even so, I --- I'm sorry.
SAM
Me too!
DANNY
Me, three.
TEAL'C
I have no need to apologize.
GH
Teal'C was actually following orders.
JACK
Of course he was!
TS
You left the armbands behind.
SAM
We had other things on our minds.
TS
Understandable. Colonel? (Host) Anise
and I both hope we can work together
in the future.
JACK
BOTH of you? Can't wait for that!
As the show is ending, TS is looking around the gate room.
THE END
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