STARGATE SG1
Episode 910
"THE FOURTH HORSEMAN"
By
Damian Kindler
Briefing room, Jackson flicking through a file that's as thick
as a book, rest of SG-1 seated at table, Landry walks out to
them.
LANDRY
Colonel Carter. I've read your proposal
CARTER
and?
LANDRY
and...I'm not exactly sure what an aneurism
feels like but... I suspect I'm pretty
close.
MITCHELL
oh boy...I'm glad I'm not the only one...
LANDRY
can you put this in Laments terms?
CARTER
well simply speaking sir...based on
the research that was done on Anubis'
genetic experiment Khalek...we believe
we may be close to developing...a technology
that can inhibit a priors special abilities...
MITCHELL
are we talking about an anti prior gun
here...because I don't remember *flick
through file* seeing the word gun anywhere...in
here...
CARTER
well...it wouldn't be a gun exactly...but
that is kind of what made us think it
was possible...
JACKSON
Because I was able to shoot Khalek while
he was focused on defending himself
from...*points at Mitchell*...you
CARTER
Which meant he wasn't omnipotent...
LANDRY
You think the Priors are the Same...
CARTER
We've identified specific potions of
the brain that were active when khalek
was using his unique abilities...
JACKSON
Now he had those abilities because he
was at a much higher evolved state very
close to ascension... now...we're hoping
that the Ori are affecting the priors
in much the Same way.
CARTER
Dr Lee and I are working on a way of
targeting and neutralizing those higher
brain functions...using a field generator
emitting fluctuating ultrasonic frequencies...
LANDRY
And my headache was just going away...
CARTER
I don't want to sound...overly optimistic
sir...but I think we may be close to
testing in a couple of days.
LANDRY
hmmm...I would like to report that something
positive came out of that whole Khalek
situation...
CARTER
Yes sir...
LANDRY
Keep me posted. *they all stand as he
leaves...*
CARTER
*sits, small frown*...he didn't look
too impressed...
MITCHELL
Oh trust me...anti-prior gun...would
have gone down better...
CARTER
*takes a deep breath* yeah...
Dakara, in the high council Chamber. Gerak addressing the council!
Bra'tac's there!!
GERAK
if the Jaffa at Kalana had heeded the
wisdom of the priors they would all
still be alive today.
BRA'TAC
*stands* The Jaffa at Kalanna were defending
themselves against the military incursion.
The Ori were attempting to construct
a means via which to invade our galaxy
and attack us.
GERAK
they offered us the wisdom of the ages
*tapping book of origin* and everlasting
life...and we met that with Force *Teal'c
enters*
BRA'TAC
were their actions not justified? Thousands
of lives were lost.
GERAK
all the more reason why we should respect
their power.
BRA'TAC
if you are suggesting we have no other
choice but to acquiesce that would be
cowardice. *Gerak heads for Bra'tac*
TEAL'C
Gerak!!
GERAK
*looks at Teal'c, then at Bra'tac, he
holds up book of origin* I believe their
intentions are pure. They offer us enlightenment...knowledge...salvation...all
of these things can be ours if we have
the courage to embrace our destiny.
KA'LEL
*stands* I believe a recess is in order.
The council will deliberate on Gerak's
proposal.
Gerak and the council members leave the chamber... Teal'c walks
over to Bra'tac the two sit.
TEAL'C
I came as soon as I heard.
BRA'TAC
Gerak has proposed that the religion
of the Ori should be adopted by all
Jaffa
TEAL'C
as law?
BRA'TAC
*nods* to be taught to our children...its
benedictions and traditions followed
to the letter. Should it be ratified
by the council all Jaffa have no choice
but to accept the Ori as gods.
TEAL'C
true belief cannot be legislated. Surely
the council must know this is beyond
their purview.
BRA'TAC
but Gerak seems to have swayed many.
He is convinced that the Ori represent
the true gods we have all sort for generations...and
that only by worshipping them can we
finally find peace and enlightenment.
TEAL'C
then he is a fool and must be revealed
as such.
BRA'TAC
Gerak is many things...but he is no
fool Teal'c. because of us... too many
Jaffa now know that the ancients of
this galaxy will never offer us a quick
path to ascension
TEAL'C
still...the Ori are not the answer
BRA'TAC
no... but Gerak is old...as are many
of the council... for them the Ori represent
hope for life beyond that which we now
know...for that reason alone this proposal
will carry weight...
Lee sits by his monitor as Carter walks over to her own
LEE
w- A couple of days?
CARTER
well...we'll just have to...roll up
our sleeves and burn some midnight oil
if we have to...
LEE
Midnight oil...why didn't you just tell
him we'd come up with a viable mean
of creating cold fusion while you're
at it...
CARTER
...sure if you've got something *grins,
winding him up*
LEE
*chuckles*...no...uh look...I mean...all
we have is a bunch of uncorrelated data
*Carter in background sticking in earphones*
and... and a theory...I mean I admit...it's
a pretty...a pretty sound theory ...if
you pardon the pun *giggles to himself...*
ultrasonic waves...ah...that's good...anyways
its going to be a matter of months before
we get...get it... *as if realizing
something* oh...I see...I understand...
this is your first project back...from
area 51...and you just...you just want
to impress everybody *turns to face
her* right...*trails off, Carter just
getting on with her work* Can you hear
me?!
CARTER
*looks up, pulls out earphones* what?
LEE
I...uh...i...no...right. Sleeves up
and...working *turns back, Sam grins
puts back in ear phones.*
We get a saturated shot from above as if someone watching her...
Barnes lies in an isolation room hooked to oxygen to orderlies
in hazmats standing over him, Landry and Lam in observation room
LAM
It's colonel Barnes. About 3 hours ago
he came in complaining of fatigue...about
an hour after that...he could barely
stand...high fever... chest pain...
respiratory distress...sound familiar?
LANDRY
you're certain it's the Same?
LAM
he's displaying identical symptoms as
the people who were infected on 412.
it's a prior plague. We have to find
Lt Fisher.
Peterson. Fisher sitting in a small crowd of airman listening
to a speech given by General Hammond.
LAM
(voice over) and fast.
HAMMOND
in my many years of service I have met
with many men and women in uniform around
the world. Active guard and reserve
both on the front lines and those here
at home, and then as now...I am continually
amazed by your courage...dedication
and patriotism...our airmen...soldiers...sailors
and marines are symbols of the pride
and strength of this nation be proud
of what you do...you make your nation
stronger and our world safer. Thank
you.
He steps down, the crowd stands clapping, all making their way
over to Hammond to thank and congratulate him. Fisher makes his
way through the crowd shaking hands of various people he knows...Just
as he nears Hammond a van pulls up fast, and Hammond's aides
and security grab him and put him in another car. Men is Hazmats
exit the Van and head over to Fisher.
LIVEL
Back away...Back away...Lt Fisher?
FISHER
Yes sir...
LIVEL
you're gonna have to come with me immediately...*he's
dragged to Van* come on back away...
in here please.
Lam and Landry walk down into hall from observation room.
LANDRY
You cleared SG-6 when they returned
from 885.
LAM
I approved their clearance yes. We've
been taking extra precautions...since
the outbreak on 412 but...you can't
test for a virus that you don't know
exists...this strain has a completely
different genetic makeup...and what's
worse it seems to be mutating right
before our eyes...
MITCHELL
*runs up behind them* Sir! They found
Fisher...they're bringing him in...and
everyone at the speech has been quarantined...
LANDRY
Barnes says he thinks Fisher was the
one who made direct contact with the
Prior.
LAM
Airman Ryan is showing early symptoms...
Lt Brooks has been Quarantined as well
sir. We have no way of knowing who Fisher
may have come in contact with prior
to leaving this base...or how far this
thing has spread.
Fisher stands at ease in isolation room, Lam and Mitchell stand
in the observation room
FISHER
it was a couple of days before we left
the planet...Airman Ryan and I went
to morning prostration...the prior was
there preaching.
MITCHELL
*hits intercom* you had no idea your
cover had been blown?
FISHER
no sir... there was no way anybody from
that planet could of known we were from
earth...uh... the prior walked among
us touching people on the head...it
was some sort of benediction...
MITCHELL
uh wai-wait a minute he touched...*grabs
intercom* sorry he touched you on your
head?
FISHER
uh...I'm sorry sir... if I had realized
it was so important I would have put
it in my report.
MITCHELL
...*grabs intercom* that's alright Lt.
Thank you. *lets go, to Lam* so how
come he isn't sick?
LAM
I'm guessing it's because he's just
a carrier...if he got sick and died
from the virus...it wouldn't spread
very far would it?
LANDRY
*enters* Colonel. Dr Lam. A word. *they
head out*
The three walking down steps
LANDRY
what have you got?
LAM
he's definitely patient zero.
LANDRY
ah...the team on site at Peterson just
reported that two other people in the
crowd at general Hammonds speech are
displaying symptoms and have tested
positive...the general himself is fine.
MITCHELL
that's good sir... what about the restaurant
and gas station Fisher stopped at on
his way into town?
LANDRY
the CDC has mobilized units to try and
contain the situation they've sent out
bulletins to every hospital and medical
facility in the state... anyone showing
plague symptoms will be referred to
us.
MITCHELL
and do we have a cover story?
LANDRY
a new influenza that first appeared
at St Francis medical centre two days
ago...we're issuing a press release
in hour. Colonel... I'd like you in
the field...following up on Lt. Fishers
activities... just to be sure.
MITCHELL
Yes sir *heads out*
LAM
You'll have to get scrubbed and stay
in Hazmat on the outside...
MITCHELL
*waves* yes ma'am
LAM
twelve infected base personnel have
been quarantined...four of them are
showing early symptoms...now half of
those people came in direct physical
contact with SG-6 after they came back...however
the rest of them didn't...which means
we should assume the worse case scenario...
LANDRY
which is?
LAM
the virus may be airborne and persistent
LANDRY
so we have no idea how many people this
will ultimately affect
LAM
no...
HARRIMAN
*on speakers* Unauthorized off world
activation!!
LANDRY
what now?
LAM
Hey you wanted to be a General *heads
off, Landry looking after her*
HARRIMAN
General Landry to the control room
Landry enters control room. Iris is closed.
LANDRY
chief?
HARRIMAN
it's Teal'c sir. I've established a
video link with him on Dakara.
TEAL'C
General Landry. Chief Harriman has informed
me of the situation...may I be of any
assistance?
LANDRY
not at the moment... we've restricted
gate travel in and out of the base...
for the time being...
TEAL'C
understood
LANDRY
... how did it go with the council...
have they made a decision?
TEAL'C
they have not...but I have been told
that they are leaning towards accepting
Gerak's proposal despite our warnings...
LANDRY
doesn't sound good
TEAL'C
Bra'tac and I no longer believe this
battle can be won through diplomacy
alone...the council must know of our
resolve by other means...
LANDRY
such as?
TEAL'C
we will travel to Chulak to meet with
other Jaffa leaders who feel as we do...no
matter what the council decides we will
resist any alliance with the Ori.
LANDRY
so your fight for freedom may end up
in an all out civil war.
TEAL'C
indeed.
LANDRY
let's hope it doesn't come to that.
*Teal'c nods as Landry signals to Harriman
to cut it. Gate shuts down*
Gas and Bait Station. Mitchell in Hazmat suit talking to Landry
via radio, Landry in office news on in background
MITCHELL
It's a self serve station sir according
to receipts 22 people have used the
pump that Fisher used...we're tracking
down the folks that used credit cards
but six used cash.
LANDRY
we've called in the national guard...
I'm staying in touch with the governor...but
it looks like we may need to close down
the state Colonel.
MITCHELL
yes sir it's pretty bad... the attendants
been put into quarantine...and it looks
like he's got it.
LANDRY
that's not the news I wanted to hear.
*we see attendant being taken away*
Shot of entrance to Cheyenne Mountain... Loud Music hears. Lee
sits playing large speakers on either side of him.
CARTER
*enters* hey!! HEY!! *turns it off*
LEE
*turns* what are you doing?
CARTER
What are you doing?
LEE
I'm testing frequencies...
CARTER
with *picks up Cd case* Dark pariah?
LEE
I can't hear a thing...*pulls out ear
plugs.* Noise canceling technology.
CARTER
*sighs* how's it coming?
LEE
ah well... we all know our auditory
sensors are a direct line to certain
brain functions and we know that they
respond differently to different sonic
frequencies but uh...you know trying
to achieve something as specific as
isolating one small part of the brain
that's like *shakes head* I mean its
like uh...its like trying to uh... do...something...that's
impossible...
CARTER
*raises eyebrow* good analogy. *heads
to her side*
LEE
*once again saturated shot, someone
watching Carter* awww come on...I haven't
slept *this time she looks up as if
directly at it...as if sensing it* what?
CARTER
What?
LEE
no... I said it first. What...what are
you looking at
CARTER
nothing... I think I'm just tired too.
Mitchell in the restaurant Fisher went to.
MITCHELL
the waitress who served him, the cook
the manager... they are all testing
positive...we have fourteen customers
unaccounted for. Bulletins are being
issued *outside we see several news
readers with cameras and mics* on local
and national radio and television.
LANDRY
the media is having a field day
MITCHELL
have you closed the state border sir?
LANDRY
too late for that colonel we already
have reported cases in Utah, Kansas
and New Mexico.
MITCHELL
damn that was fast.
LANDRY
faster than we can move...airports...bus
stations... train stations...are all
secure at this point...but more than
one person seems to have gotten out...track'em
down Colonel
MITCHELL
will do sir. *Landry puts down phone
watching news*
NEWSREADER2
-headquarters safely...
NEWSREADER
Panicked citizens are demanding answers
from authorities who have been clearly
over whelmed by the speed and scope
of the virus despite their best efforts
the contagion continues to spread at
an alarming rate. Of course keep it
right here... we'll have the latest
and breaking news on the hour every
hour...we'll see you then
Lab
LEE
this is going no where and my sleeves
are up as high as they can go...
CARTER
perhaps if we tried a different kind
of spread spectrum...in a combination
of waves?
LEE
yeah but...uh ugh...look i...I'm sorry...
the only thing I can confirm with any
kind of certainty is that sleep deprivation
definitely has an adverse affect on
all brain function...*heads for door*
uhm...I'm gonna go get some coffee do
you want anything?
CARTER
No I'm good... *Lee heads off*
VOICE
You're so close.
CARTER
I know...*stops...looks behind her...a
young buy stands there*
VOICE
Hello Sam...it's good to see you again.
I've missed you...
CARTER
Who are you?
ORLIN
I had no choice but to take this form.
It's me...Orlin.
Orlin sits in an Isolation room, Carter, Jackson, Landry and
Lam watching from observation room
LAM
as far as I can tell he's a normal human
adolescent...
LANDRY
who claims he's an ancient who descended
and taken human form...
CARTER
there really is no other explanation
sir for how he could have gotten into
the base...or know the things he knows...I'm
pretty sure he's given us the key to
finishing the anti prior technology
Dr Lee and I were working on...
LANDRY
according to the mission report on your
first encounter with Orlin...you two
had uh...intimate relationship *small
grin looking at her*?
CARTER
Uh...well...*very uncomfortable* we
did....but...uh...he didn't look like
that...he was...
LAM
Taller?
CARTER
*small smile* he was a grown man.
LANDRY
well...so why come back as a boy this
time?
CARTER
he said he had no choice sir...he had
to take younger form in order to preserve
as many of he ancient memories as possible...
JACKSON
the knowledge he possessed as an ascended
being was too massive for a normal human
brain to handle... we're guessing that
having a younger brain gave him a slightly
better chance of retaining the knowledge
a little longer...
LAM
that makes sense actually...the neural
make up of his still developing mind
has a potential for better memory retention
than that of an adult.
CARTER
ultimately sir he says that he will
lose most of the knowledge...sir I think
he's taking a huge risk just to be here...we
should at least here him out...
LANDRY
mmhmmm....
Briefing room.
JACKSON
I'm sorry...but aren't you breaking
some major cosmic rules here I mean...why
did the others let you go without wiping
your memory clean?
ORLIN
honestly I don't really know...I guess
enough of them felt that it was necessary
for someone to step out of line and
warn you...
LANDRY
I'm assuming you're talking about the
Ori. We're already aware of the threat
they pose...
ORLIN
believe me you don't know everything.
Along time ago the Ori and the Alterrans
were one society...human on an evolutionary
path to ascension...but a philosophical
division grew...the Ori grew more and
more fervent in their religious belief.
The Alterrans for lack of a better way
of putting it believed in science...
The Ori tried to wipe them out.
JACKSON
so instead of going to war...the Alterrans
built a ship, left their galaxy and
came here...we know that both the Alterrans
and the Ori eventually ascended and
that the Ori passed on their religion
called Origin to the next evolution
of humans they created.
ORLIN
yes...but the central promise of the
religion...everything the Origins follow...devote
themselves to...is a lie.
JACKSON
...are you saying that the Ori don't
offer their followers ascension?
ORLIN
no...most certainly not...then they'd
have to share...
LANDRY
Share what?
ORLIN
The powers they sap from those who worship
them...
CARTER
well how is that possible? ...I mean
are you saying there's a real physical
transfer of energy to the Ori that occurs
simply through a human beings belief
in them?
ORLIN
simply is not how I would put it. Its
quite complicated but possible...and
for it to have a measurable effect it
requires massive numbers of humans relinquishing
their will...nevertheless It is one
of the main reasons the ancients have
so strongly believed in strict non interference
in the lower planes.
JACKSON
because the temptations to manipulate
and malign lower life forms into the
some order for your own purposes can
result in exactly this type of abuse
and corruption...
ORLIN
The Ori empower themselves by sapping
the life force of those willing to surrender
themselves to them.
JACKSON
unknowingly... and this promise of salvation
in return?
ORLIN
leads to nothing but death of the most
meaningless kind.
JACKSON
because there's no conscious effort
to achieve enlightenment without being
spoon-fed by the Ori.
CARTER
do the priors know this? I mean are
the complicit?
ORLIN
no. they are merely pawns. The more
worlds the priors convert... the more
powerful the Ori become. they must be
stopped
LANDRY
why don't the ancients...uh...Alterrans...whatever
you call yourselves now... why don't
you stop them?
ORLIN
I am one of them no longer. And even
if I was...it is unclear whether such
action could result in victory...nor
is such an endeavor at that level necessarily
the next best step to further enlightenment.
All I can say for sure is that if this
galaxy was to succumb and bow to the
Ori... it would be very bad for everyone.
Gerak walks into his Office the Prior waits for him by the window
PRIOR
You have spread the word of the Ori
well Gerak
GERAK
I believe that their wisdom was worthy
of my efforts.
PRIOR
and yet such wisdom still falls upon
deaf ears. A group of unbelievers...Jaffa...
who would stand against your leadership
and the Ori are meeting as we speak
on Chulak
GERAK
the true belief cannot be forced upon
others...the offering of origin speaks
for itself. I believe that in time they
will come to believe that this is true.
PRIOR
as you have said. The Jaffa are strong
willed...you are a people that understands
the nobility of bloodshed...the necessity
of sacrifice...
GERAK
what would you have me do?
PRIOR
go to chulak...Mark it as a last place
a Jaffa would ever defy the power of
the Ori and destroy all those who will
not walk the path to enlightenment.
Landry, Orlin and Carter stand in the observation room, overseeing
an isolation room with several infected Airman.
LANDRY
we're hoping that as long as you're
here...you may be able to help us.
ORLIN
I no longer possess the power to simply
cure this plague as I could have as
an ascended being however with the knowledge
I still retain I believe I can synthesize
a cure using your medical technology...
CARTER
you built a Stargate in my basement
from spare parts from a toaster
ORLIN
*smiles* actually this will be a little
harder than that...
Gerak's office, he hands over some documents to Yat'yir, who
begins to head off then turns back.
YAT'YIR
Gerak...the battle at Kalana...I lost
a cousin there...
GERAK
mmm. It does still haunt me today...but
it does not cause me to doubt my decision...
*opens book of origin*
YAT'YIR
I have read from the book of origin...searched
for the wisdom you speak so highly off...and
I do see fables meant to fill a soul
bereft of hope...with purpose...stories
of morality and righteousness.
GERAK
and this is not worthy of your respect?
*holds up book*
YAT'YIR
so are the traditions of the Jaffa.
Are we just suppose to abandon all that
we are?
GERAK
no. *stands walking around desk* but
if you are to look really deeply you
will find that everything that we want...is
in here. Everything that we've ever
desired is in here. *hands him book*
Several scientist all in Hazmats are all working. Orlin (also
in Hazmat) sits at his own desk. Carter enters
CARTER
how's it going?
ORLIN
basically I know what I need to make...I
just don't have any of the right materials
or tools.
CARTER
this is best we have... I can get you
a toaster if you need it.
ORLIN
not unless they're hungry for toast.
CARTER
Waffle iron? *he shakes head* look I
hate to be pushy but do you have any
kind of time frame on this?
ORLIN
honestly time from your perspective
is not something I'm all that used to
dealing with...
CARTER
is there anything I can do?
ORLIN
you can keep me company.
CARTER
*nods* right...
Control room. Landry watching News
NEWREADER
Hospitals are struggling to cope with
the in flow of people who suspect they
may have contracted the virus...
HARRIMAN
sir I have colonel Mitchell on the line
for you
NEWREADER
as a result crowded waiting rooms are
now serving to expatiate an already
difficult
LANDRY
*turns off TV* put him on speaker. What
have you got Colonel?
MITCHELL
*On airstrip* sir we have a problem...looks
like one of the people who used the
Gas pump Fisher touched got on to a
plane before the Quarantine went into
effect...
LANDRY
to where?
MITCHELL
it's bad. He caught a flight to Denver...with
connections to Chicago and New York.
Sir I'm afraid we've lost control of
the situation.
Commissary. Carter and Orlin are grabbing some lunch they walk
over and sit at table
ORLIN
I have to admit its nice being out of
that uncomfortable suit for a while...I
know I'm vulnerable now as a Human.
Yet I still can't get my head around
my own frailty...
CARTER
well you've been at it nearly nine hours
straight...you need something to eat.
ORLIN
I am hungry. maybe it's just me... it
has been a while since I experienced
human senses *picks up sandwich* but...this
food doesn't smell very good.
CARTER
that because it's not very good...
ORLIN
*he eats* I remember eating pretty well
the last time I did this.
CARTER
...this is a one way trip for you this
time isn't it? the others... they're
not gonna help you ascend again are
they?
ORLIN
no I don't think so...I know it must
be kind of weird...my appearing this
young...
CARTER
a little...but I understand...*eats*
ORLIN
my only regret in all this is that human
social conventions preclude us in showing
affection the way I wish I could...
CARTER
*stares, swallows* excuse me?
ORLIN
my feelings haven't changed for you
since we last saw each other Sam...maybe
in a few years...
CARTER
ahh...
ORLIN
its okay we don't need to talk about
it any further...I just wanted you to
know that...taking human form at this
age...while necessary didn't come easy
because how I knew I would feel being
here with you again. *she looks down,
uncomfortable, he eats* is it me? Or
is this food not very good?
CARTER
are you making a joke?
ORLIN
no it has been a while since I tasted
food but this seems terrible.
CARTER
we just talked about that.
ORLIN
oh right... I'm sorry. I'm used to hearing
my own thoughts in my mind...and...sometimes
it's hard to distinguish which...which
ones I say out loud. ... did I tell
you I still have feelings for you?
CARTER
Yeah...thank you...yeah we don't need
to go into that again. *pokes food a
bit more then decides she can't eat*
Jackson and Landry walk down corridor, to enter an operations
room
JACKSON
5,000 confirmed cases of infection...now
the bulk of those are from the Colorado
springs and Denver areas...
LANDRY
what about New York and Chicago?
JACKSON
45 new cases been reported in Utah...32
in new York. And 20 in Chicago and now
20 is San Diego
LAM
*walks over* The countries in a panic.
LANDRY
the presidents preparing an address.
What the hell happened to JFK and salt
lake...the CDC had the Manifest and
the names of the flight crew...
JACKSON
and because we moved fast most of those
passengers were quarantined a few still
remain unaccounted for...they're doing
the best they can to track them down
now...
LAM
we're now hearing about cases in new
locations...every hour now as opposed
to 3 or 4 a day.
LANDRY
what about casualties?
LAM
there are only 8 people dead so far...
5 of them are SGC personnel.
LANDRY
so far?
LAM
I say so far because of the reasonably
long incubation period... again this
virus was designed to avoid detection
and for maximum spread capability...and
we know its deadly...so with over 5.000
people affected and no effective treatment
as of yet. That number of casualties
will climb very quickly... very soon
Landry and Jackson enter Landry's office, where Carter and Mitchell
are waiting.
LANDRY
Colonels. Please tell me something good
is happening somewhere...
CARTER
Dr Lee has finished the anti prior prototype...
JACKSON
course without a prior on hand...
CARTER
it does need to be field tested but
we think we have a good reason to try
it.
LANDRY
how's that?
CARTER
Orlin seems to have hit a dead end with
his work on a cure... he says there's
a vital component missing
LANDRY
I told you...anything he needs
MITCHELL
What he needs is a blood Sample from
the prior who infected Lt Fisher.
CARTER
Orlin thinks the Prior essentially manipulated
his own DNA to create the Virus...now
it mutated several times since then
but he still thinks having the root
DNA that was based on may help.
LANDRY
you're talking about using an untested
technology to try and capture a prior...
MITCHELL
no... not just any prior... the prior
who infected Fisher... using was our
Intel from our friends on the Sodan
planet who led us to 885 in the first
place... and apparently their expecting
the Same prior back there tomorrow.
LANDRY
and you're sure they can be trusted?
As far as we know the Sodan are the
ones who blew SG-6s cover...
MITCHELL
I don't believe that sir.
LANDRY
It seems awful risky...given that Orlin
doesn't even sound positive this will
help him...
JACKSON
Orlin's attempt to find a cure might
not be the only reason to do this
CARTER
he thinks the priors don't know the
truth about the Ori.
JACKSON
maybe if we...enlighten them for a change...
LANDRY
*chuckles* you want to try and turn
this Prior...
JACKSON
well maybe not on a complete 180...but
he might give us something...especially
once he finds out his gods aren't going
to Ascend him.
LANDRY
if he believes you.
JACKSON
Won't know until we try...sir
CARTER
in the mean time we can at least get
a blood Sample...
Carter, Mitchell, Jackson and Lee are standing over anti prior
prototype
MITCHELL
so how does it work assuming it actually
does...work
LEE
*small laugh* you know I keep telling
myself that one of these days I'm gonna
do something that actually gets me a
little respect around here--
JACKSON
We're all waiting for that day Bill.
CARTER
theoretically once activated the device
will admit an omni directional ultra
sonic field.
LEE
and that will prevent the Prior from
accessing the highly evolved area of
his brain that gives him the superhuman
abilities
CARTER
*Jackson picks up Lees mug of coffee
sniffing it* of course we're presuming
that the staff weapons *Jackson gives
Lee a look which he ignores * the priors
carry are also mentally activated...and
will also be neutralized.
MITCHELL
while we're at it...why don't we just
assume...that I can fly...
LEE
oh Actually I've been working on a theory---
CARTER
you said yourself that it would be risky
MITCHELL
yeah yeah yeah I know I said that but...the
more I'm hearing the more its crossing
over into crazy. Don't get me wrong
I like crazy...that's why I asked for
this job.
CARTER
one more thing...there's a range of
frequencies programmed into the emitter.
If one doesn't work at first...try the
others.
A Hatak comes into Orbit of a Planet...Chulak.
ARON
even in the Kalchak region commits to
our cause we'll still be outnumbered
in ships and armies. Nearly 6 to 1
BRA'TAC; hopefully no shots will ever be fired...
ARON
you believe our mere willingness to
battle are brothers will force the council
to hear us
TEAL'C
the council is lost. It is the hearts
and minds of our brothers and sisters
that will take notice. They must be
made aware of the threat the Ori pose
BRA'TAC
*A Jaffa enters whispers to Bra'tac*
if he is unarmed...let him enter. *Gerak
enters*
TEAL'C
you are not welcome here *Bra'tac holds
him back*
GERAK
the powers of the Ori cannot be denied.
I have come to beg you to cease this
madness or be destroyed...
TEAL'C
by whose hand?
GERAK
my hatak is in orbit above this planet.
BRA'TAC
you would murder your own brothers and
sisters? Innocent children...for choosing
the life of a free Jaffa
GERAK
you leave me no alternative...you have
been warned *leaves*
Orlin working at Laptop. Carter enters as he rubs his eyes.
CARTER
what are you doing...I thought you were
going to get some rest?
ORLIN
as soon as I finish the DNA re-sequencing
program...that way when we get the Sample
from the Prior we can plug in the strand
and we'll know if it's going to help.
CARTER
...Orlin...you've already done it.
ORLIN
what?
CARTER
the sequencing program...you finished
it a couple of hours ago. You were gonna
get some rest...
ORLIN
i... was on my way... and... I felt
like I had forgotten something.
CARTER
Orlin?
ORLIN
its okay...I'm just tired
CARTER
no you're not...I want you to go see
Dr Lam.
ORLIN
I think she has enough to deal with
right now.
CARTER
Orlin... you're our best hope for finding
a cure... we need you to be ok...
The hatak still in orbit, on the bridge
YAT'YIR
I have them targeted... should I open
fire?
Gerak sits...unsure.
Back in Gerak's office. Gerak returns the prior is already there.
PRIOR
the only true darkness lives in the
hearts of those who will not follow
the Path. Otherwise there is always
some measure of light... and where there
is light the Ori see all!
GERAK
I spared their lives because I believe
they will soon see.
PRIOR
you defied me. We do not serve the Ori
at our will...
GERAK
you cannot win the hearts of the Jaffa
by needlessly spilling the blood of
the innocent.
PRIOR
we are mere mortals...we cannot begin
to question those with the knowledge
and understanding of the infinite universe...
if a few Jaffa must give their lives
so that all Jaffa from now until the
end of time can find true enlightenment...then
who are you to stand in the way?!
GERAK
would you forgive me?
PRIOR
ask me not for forgiveness... I sense
your doubt Gerak... but fear not the
Ori do not require blind obedience...they
will show you their power. *he raises
staff and a blinding light grows from
it.*
Ori world!
GERAK
where are we?
PRIOR
your physical form remains on Dakara...the
power of the Ori have brought your mind
here to Celestis...City of the Gods.
...come.
They head to the big room with the Fire.
DOCI
*opens Gates, Gerak enters...* Hallowed
are the Ori
Jackson, Mitchell and an SG team walks through forest, Jackson
raising weapon at the first sounds he hears
MITCHELL
*laughs* Relax Jackson. I spent two
weeks with these guys... you've got
nothing to worry about...
JACKSON
well considering what happened the last
time we were here... you'll forgive
me if I'm a little cautious...
MITCHELL
we'll be fine.
Several Jaffa appear out of no where...easily disarming Jackson
and the other Men Mitchell puts up more of a fight but ultimately
loses.
JACKSON
we still fine?
MITCHELL
Yeah we're fine...
JACKSON
good just checking
Orlin sleeping in infirmary Carter and Lam looking at his brain
scan
LAM
it's the most active scan we've seen
since Khalek... that device you brought
back Anubis' genetic lab shows his actual
synaptic interaction
CARTER
and?
LAM
looks like pockets of cells are just
shutting down. I can't say for certain
but I can hazard a guess...they're wearing
out from extremely unnatural overuse.
CARTER
well he said he would lose the memories
eventually...the human brain isn't meant
to hold that much information...
LAM
this looks worse than that *hits a key*
it's like the cells are literally dying
because they can't handle all the synaptic
activity.
CARTER
what?
LAM
hey This is way beyond my experience...
CARTER
Still.
LAM
as you said...the human brain wasn't
suppose to be used this way. I don't
know if it's conscious or not...but
it's possible he's trying to hold on
to the knowledge
CARTER
and holding on to that much knowledge
is causing brain damage.
Lam Nods...Carter closes her eyes and then they both look at
Orlin
Operations room
LANDRY
*on phone* That's right...have him to
contact me as soon as he lands...we're
tracking a new outbreak in Florida *hangs
up, Harriman walks in* Walter
HARRIMAN
*passes him letter* sir...just received
a communicate from the white house
LANDRY
*reads, turns to everyone in room* Can
I have your attention please...at last
count we have reports of over 8,000
people affected in 13 states. As a result
of these numbers...as of 0800 this morning
the president has ordered that all borders
in the United states be closed until
further notice... all inbound planes
and ships and other traffic will be
ordered to divert to alternate destinations...our
country is now entirely...under quarantine.
High council Chamber Teal'c stands in the center, he throws down
the Book on the table. Each member has their own copy
TEAL'C
you cannot ratify this proposal until
all members of this council have been
heard from. So far six re-
YAT'YIR
you merely seek to delay the inevitable
WOMAN
if and when all Jaffa wish to embrace
the Ori then we shall act accordingly
YAT'YIR
if our brothers refuse to accept origin
into their hearts then they seal their
own fate. We cannot turn our backs on
our own salvation because of indecisiveness
GERAK
and they will see their way...*enters,
with a prior staff in one hand and book
in other* to the path*they all stand
in shock, his eyes and face look much
like the priors* it is the destiny of
all Jaffa to follow...Origin.
TO BE CONTINUED
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