STARGATE SG1
Episode 706
"LIFEBOAT"
By
Brad Wright
Alien Planet We see a ship on the surface of a desert-like planet.
It has apparently crashed. Next we see the dark interior of the
ship. SG-1 is exploring using flashlights.
CARTER
Sir, it's possible the beacon we detected
with the MALP was activated remotely
upon impact. If there was anyone left
in those forward sections, I doubt they
could have survived, Sir.
JACSKON
There should be an indication, somewhere,
about how long ago they crashed.
SG-1 descends a set of stairs and then we see people in suspension
pods on the walls of the room they enter. There is a little light
above each one so we are able to see inside the pods.
CARTER
Sir...these people are alive. A-at least
they're in some form of cryogenic sleep.
Any civilization without faster-than-light
technology would have to resort to something
like this in order to cross the vast
distances between stars. Otherwise,
it would take an entire generation,
or more, and given the effects of relativity...
O'NEILL
(cutting her off) We've got a ship load
of frozen people.
CARTER
That would be the more succinct way
of putting it. Yes, Sir.
TEAL'C
They're current states probably protected
them from the impact.
JACSKON
How many of them do you think there
are?
TEAL'C
From the configuration of the ship's
exterior, I would say four compartments
of varying size.
O'NEILL
All right, we'll do a quick head count,
see what we're dealing with, then call
for support. Carter, Teal'c, you pair
up. Daniel and I'll start in this compartment.
CARTER
Yes, Sir.
We see various shots of different pods as different members of
SG-1 are shown pointing their flashlights down various corridors.
O'NEILL
...five, six...
Jack stops and shines his light up on a pod that is not lit from
above. The figure inside is that of a skeleton. Apparently, this
pod failed.
O'NEILL
105.
Suddenly Daniel hears a screeching sound. He turns to look behind
him. He gets a concerned look on his face and then yells.
JACSKON
Jack!
Jack turns to look at him. We also see Teal'c and Sam look up
when they hear Daniel yell. Next we see a bright light...kind
of like a plasma ball or something coming up the corridor toward
Jack. It rushes past and through him. When it leaves, he is unconscious
on the ground. Then we see that Teal'c, Sam and Daniel are too.
OPENING CREDITS
Alien Planet - Ship Teal'c wakes up with a start. He sits up
and then slowly stands. He appears to be in some pain.
TEAL'C
(into his radio) O'Neill? (there is
no response) Major Carter? (still no
response) Daniel Jackson, respond.
He activates his Zat and starts jogging down the corridor. He
runs through several corridors before he comes upon Jack.
TEAL'C
O'Neill?
Jack is still out. Teal'c touches his neck to feel for a pulse.
Next, we see him find Sam.
TEAL'C
Major Carter?
Sam is still unconscious as well. Teal'c feels her neck for a
pulse as well. Then he continues his search for Daniel. Daniel
is sitting propped up against a wall of pods. He appears to be
unconscious as well.
TEAL'C
Daniel Jackson?
Daniel responds by rolling his head toward Teal'c. His eyes are
barely open as he first looks at Teal'c. Then his eyes grow wide...afraid.
Then he screams.
JACSKON
Ahhh!
SGC - Control Room
D
It's SG-4's IDC, Sir. They're signaling
that they've got SG-1.
HAMMOND
(into the microphone) Defense and medical
teams, stand by. (then to Davis) Open
the iris.
The iris opens and SG-4 comes through carrying first Sam and
then Jack on stretchers.
FRAISER
(as Jack is carried by her on the ramp)
What've we got?
SG-4 MAN
They're both unconscious. Vital signs
are otherwise stable.
FRAISER
All right, get them to the infirmary
and maintain security protocols.
SG-4 MAN
Yes, Ma'am.
Teal'c follows them, helping Daniel through the 'gate. Teal'c
is supporting a great deal of Daniel's weight. Daniel appears
to be in pain or afraid or both.
FRAISER
Daniel?
JACSKON
I have to go back...I have to go back...
(He looks up at the room and gets even
more panicky) I have to go back! I have
to go back!
The wormhole disengages just as Daniel breaks free of Teal'c
and heads back for it. He just runs through to the other side
of the ramp. When he realizes he hasn't returned, he falls to
his knees in...frustration?...fear?...anger? I'm not sure...
JACSKON
No!
Janet follows him.
FRAISER
Daniel?
She is there as he collapses. She tries to console him.
JACSKON
NO!
FRAISER
Daniel...it's okay. Don't be afraid.
It's obvious something is very wrong with him.
FRAISER
Sergeants!
Two medical personnel rush up the ramp.
FRAISER
(to Daniel) It's okay.
Suddenly the fear is gone and a look of wariness or anger comes
over his face.
JACSKON
Who are you? What is this place?
By now, Hammond has come up to stand beside Teal'c on the ramp.
Janet looks at each of them. They are all concerned and a bit
puzzled.
SGC - Infirmary We see first Sam and then Jack lying on beds.
They have electrodes on their heads. Hammond is standing beside
Jack. A nurse is standing in between the beds.
HAMMOND
Notify me the moment they regain consciousness.
NURSE
Yes, Sir.
Hammond leaves and then we see him entering the observation deck
of a medical isolation room. Teal'c is seated and watching through
the window (a one two-way mirror) to the action in the lab below.
Hammond nods at Teal'c as he comes to stand beside him. They
can see Daniel and the others (Janet as some unnamed personnel)
but Daniel cannot see Teal'c or Hammond. Though Daniel is, at
first, looking right into the mirror. Daniel is wearing white
hospital jammies and has a restraint wrapped around his wrists
and attached to a belt at his waist.
JACSKON
(very angry) Who is responsible for
this! I demand to know why this has
happened! (he holds up his restrained
wrists) Why am I a prisoner?!
FRAISER
Those may be removed when you decide
to calm down.
JACSKON
Calm? How do you expect me to be calm?
I was made promises that nothing like
this could happen! That nothing could
go wrong!
FRAISER
(trying to calm him) All right, let's
start there. Can you tell me what has
gone wrong?
JACSKON
What has gone wrong? What has gone wrong?
Well, this is not the Stromos, you are
not a member of my staff, and... (turning
to point into the mirror) that is not
me!
FRAISER
All right, listen carefully. We did
not do this. In fact, we're in the dark
about what has happened, as much as
you apparently are. Now if you cooperate...
JACSKON
I will undergo no more of your tests.
He leans his forehead into his hand and whimpers slightly.
FRAISER
Are you in pain?
JACSKON
(very angry) Yes! (then calmer) Yes,
a great deal.
FRAISER
All right, I'll get something. But in
the meantime, try to stay calm or you'll
be restrained further.
JACSKON
(angry, but quiet) You have no idea
who I am, do you?
Janet turns and looks at him before she continues on her way
out.
TEAL'C
That is not Daniel Jackson.
HAMMOND
But is he a Goa'uld?
Just then Janet walks into the observation area.
FRAISER
No, Sir. Although at the moment, he's
every bit as arrogant.
HAMMOND
Then, is Dr. Jackson suffering from
some sort of mental illness?
FRAISER
I honestly don't know yet, Sir. His
preliminary E.E.G. reading are like
nothing I've ever seen. On one hand,
there's indication of coma, but at the
same time we're seeing readings like
those of a dozen people all jumbled
together.
HAMMOND
Is his condition life threatening?
FRAISER
I couldn't even guess.
TEAL'C
He is claiming to be a passenger from
the crashed alien vessel we discovered
on the planet.
HAMMOND
How's that possible?
FRAISER
I have no idea, Sir, but Teal'c is right.
And I think we're dealing with more
than one passenger. By that I mean,
Daniel's behavior in the 'gate room
and throughout the preliminary testing
was distinctly different than his current
behavior. I'd say we've witnessed at
least two, maybe even three separate
personalities.
HAMMOND
Could there be more?
TEAL'C
We discovered several hundred passengers
in cryogenic suspension.
Just then, Daniel picks up a tray and throws it at the window.
Teal'c is now looking through liquid as those in the room try
and restrain Daniel. Teal'c watches until he sees they have Daniel
sitting on the bed.
TEAL'C
Colonel O'Neill had requested an enumeration
of the cryogenic chambers. While we
were separated, I lost consciousness
momentarily. For what reason, I am unsure.
When I returned, I found Daniel Jackson,
Colonel O'Neill and Major Carter and
in their current states.
FRAISER
Speaking of which, Sir, I'd like to
check in on the Colonel and Sam.
HAMMOND
Keep me apprised.
FRAISER
Yes, Sir.
Janet leaves.
HAMMOND
Teal'c, maybe you should head down to
the infirmary yourself.
TEAL'C
I intend to remain here.
HAMMOND
Very well.
In the room Teal'c is observing, one of the personnel is giving
Daniel some capsules. Daniel puts the capsules in his hand.
JACSKON
I am, ordinarily, a very rational man.
MP1
Of course you are, Dr. Jackson.
JACSKON
(arrogantly) I am a sovereign of Talthus.
My name is Martice.
MP1
I beg your pardon, Sir.
JACSKON
Oh, Sir...well that's a start. (he puts
the capsules in his mouth and washes
them down with water)
Meanwhile, in the infirmary, Janet is shining a penlight into
Sam's eyes.
FRAISER
Pupils are still a little dilated. It's
as though they were struck with some
sort of powerful Zat weapon. At least
their E.E.G.s are still normal.
Just then, Jack wakes up. In the background, the nurse is checking
something on Siler. He appears to have broken his nose.
O'NEILL
(grimacing as he raises his head slightly)
Oy!
NURSE
Doctor?
FRAISER
(moving to stand beside Jack's bed)
Inform General Hammond the Colonel's
awake.
NURSE
Yes, Ma'am.
O'NEILL
Hey, Doc.
FRAISER
How're you feeling, Sir?
O'NEILL
Headache. Bad.
FRAISER
Well, I can take care of that, but first
I need to know if you're feeling...yourself.
O'NEILL
Well, other than this...nail through
my head...fine. Why?
FRAISER
I'll explain later. Teal'c managed to
get the three of you back through the
Stargate from the ship. My team took
it from there.
O'NEILL
Carter and Daniel?
FRAISER
Major Carter is suffering the same after
effects as you, Sir.
Then Sam wakes up.
CARTER
Janet?
FRAISER
Sam...
Janet walks over to stand beside her bed.
FRAISER
Hey, it's gonna be fine. You've both
suffered some sort of neural shock.
General Hammond walks in.
HAMMOND
Colonel? Major? How are you feeling?
O'NEILL
Got a nail in my head, Sir.
HAMMOND
That sounds like our Colonel O'Neill.
FRAISER
Their E.E.G.s show normal brain activity,
Sir. They appear to be unaffected.
O'NEILL
Unaffected by what? Where's Daniel?
Jack tries to sit up. Janet rushes over to stop him.
FRAISER
Sir, I need you to stay right where
you are, at least until you're strong
enough...
O'NEILL
(through gritted teeth) I'm fine.
FRAISER
No, you're not, Sir.
He can't make it, he lies back down.
O'NEILL
Ow...no, I'm not.
Back in the lab, Martice (in Daniel) is getting more frustrated
by the moment. He is rubbing his temples.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
Just find the small woman and tell her
that what she gave me is not good enough.
It isn't working!
He looks up at the guard, who remains motioneless.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
Do you speak?
Just then, Janet returns. Martice (in Daniel) takes a deep breath
and tilts his head back. Janet approaches slowly.
FRAISER
How are you feeling now?
MARTICE IN JACSKON
Your medicine is worthless.
FRAISER
You're still in pain?
MARTICE IN JACSKON
This body must be damaged.
FRAISER
I doubt that. Dr. Jackson was in perfect
health.
She moves to a table and opens a chart.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
I assume Dr. Jackson was the former...Not
that I have anything against it, mind
you. He looks at himself in the mirror
again. It's younger and stronger than
my own. Did something happen to my own
body?
Janet just looks up from the chart at him.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
In times of disaster, people need their
sovereign to look up to. How will they
recognize me now?
FRAISER
I've already told you, we didn't do
this.
MiJ (lashing out) How else could I have arrived in this situation?!
FRAISER
(evenly) We don't know.
Martice (in Daniel) jumps off the bed, causing Janet to take
a step or two back and the others to take a step or two forward.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
(sneering) How useful you are. (He starts
walking around the room) What is this
place?
FRAISER
It's one of our medical isolation rooms.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
Could you be less specific?
FRAISER
(irritated) In a military facility on
a planet called Earth.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
(pacing and looking away at all times.)
Earth...the ship was bound for Ardena.
How far are we from Ardena?
FRAISER
I don't know.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
(walking back to stand facing her on
the other side of the bed) The other
passengers...they will be concerned
for me. As I am for them, of course.
FRAISER
Most of them are still on board the
ship. But we think it's possible that
several of them may be here with us
right now.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
(clenching his fist, struggling in some
way) As prisoners?
FRAISER
No. We think they may be right here
in this room. We don't know the reason,
but somehow several of the passengers
who were in cryogenic sleep have...
She stops as she notices the expression on Daniel's face change.
He appears to be unfamiliar with his surroundings again.
JACSKON
What's happening?
The guards move closer, Janet waves them off.
FRAISER
Martice?
JACSKON
(looking a tad freaked out) Uh, no,
M-Martice is a sovereign. I'm...I'm
just a crew member.
He looks around, blowing out short breaths, and then notices
his reflection in the mirror again.
JACSKON
Is that...
Janet walks up behind him as he looks closely at himself in the
mirror. He touches his face, pulling at his mouth.
JACSKON
How can this be?
FRAISER
It's all right. I'm here to help you.
JACSKON
No, no. This is, this is wrong. This
is a mistake.
FRAISER
Yes it is. One that we want to correct.
I'm Dr. Fraiser.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
I am Tryan, Engineer, second rank.
FRAISER
All right, Tryan. Why don't we start
again?
He turns and looks at her with a puzzled expression.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
Again?
COMMERCIAL BREAK
SGC - Medical Isolation Room Teal'c is in the observation room
still.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
(sitting on the bed, but still looking
at himself in the mirror) I don't recognize
this man...or rather, myself.
FRAISER
His name is Daniel Jackson. The body
you're inhabiting belongs to him.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
He wasn't aboard the Stromos.
FRAISER
No.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
Then how could I have ended up in his
body?
FRAISER
Your ship crashed on a planet that we
call P2A347. We don't know how or why
the crash occurred, only that the only
survivors were those in cryogenic sleep.
When Daniel Jackson and the other members
of his team boarded your ship...this
happened.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
I have no memory of coming here.
FRAISER
What do you remember?
*Flashback Begins* Aboard the Stromos.
PHARRIN
(loudly giving orders) Brace for acceleration!
(then approaching another) Tryan?
TRYAN
Compartment is secure, Sir.
PHARRIN
Very well.
Pharrin moves on and Tryan opens and gets into a suspension chamber.
He pulls a helmet that is suspended from the ceiling of the chamber
down onto his head as the pod door slides closed.
*Flashback Ends*
TRYAN IN JACSKON
Leaving Talthus, entering my sleep chamber,
and then...then seeing your face, here.
Why am I restrained?
FRAISER
It wasn't you. You're the fourth personality
to emerge since being brought back.
We believe that there are others from
your ship in there along with you.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
In one body?
FRAISER
Plus, Dr. Jackson.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
No, the strain on the body would be
too great. I-it wouldn't survive.
FRAISER
Do you know that for certain?
TRYAN IN JACSKON
It couldn't happen. The only conceivable
result would be insanity.
FRAISER
Then we should both hope you're wrong.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
Dr. Fraiser, you don't appreciate that
what's happened is technically impossible.
This can't happen. One cannot return
to any other body, than one's own. There
are failsafes to prevent exactly that
from happening.
FRAISER
Tryan, it has happened. All you need
to do is look in the mirror to prove
it to yourself.
He looks into the mirror.
FRAISER
Now, we don't have a lot of time. And
you're the first personality to emerge,
so far, that's been helpful. So, I need
you to think, all right? How could this
happen?
TRYAN IN JACSKON
A cryosleeper's consciousness is stored
in the same memory module that maintains
the sleeper's body. There is simply
no way to separate them or...send the
consciousness to any other than it's
corresponding body unless...Oh, no...unless
the sleeper's bodies are dead.
Hammond, Jack and Sam all come into the observation room to join
Teal'c.
TEAL'C
O'Neill...Major Carter. I am pleased
to see you have recovered.
CARTER
How is he?
TEAL'C
Yet another personality has emerged.
Dr. Fraiser appears to be making progress.
O'NEILL
How'd he get stuck in here?
TEAL'C
Daniel Jackson's preliminary electroencephalogram
proved anomalous.
O'NEILL
I dare you to say that again.
Teal'c looks at him and then opens his mouth to say it again,
but he is cut off by Hammond.
HAMMOND
Dr. Fraiser declared a code 17. Dr.
Jackson has been under constant guard
and only she and a few of her staff
have had any direct contact as a precautionary
measure.
CARTER
She thought he was a Goa'uld?
HAMMOND
We've since ruled that out, but I'm
not taking any chances until we can
determine the means by which these additional
persons have found their way into Dr.
Jackson.
CARTER
To do that, I'd have to have another
look at their cryogenic systems.
HAMMOND
Schedule a mission briefing with Dr.
Frasier as soon as possible.
O'NEILL
With your permission, Sir, I'd like
to stick it out here with Daniel.
HAMMOND
You realize only medical personnel are
allowed access?
O'NEILL
Yes, Sir.
HAMMOND
Very well.
Hammond leaves. Sam looks at Teal'c. He gets up and follows her
out. Jack takes Teal'c's seat.
FRAISER
All right, Tryan. Look, let's not jump
to conclusions here.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
I'm sorry. There's simply no other way
this could've happened. Only then can
the failsafes be overridden and the
consciousness purged from the system.
I am dead. As are the others who may
reside in this body.
FRAISER
We can't be sure of that until we go
back to the planet.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
Then you will see.
FRAISER
Okay, look, just...help me out with
something here. Why do you separate
the consciousness from the body in the
cryosleep process?
TRYAN IN JACSKON
A consciousness cannot survive the restoration
process without significant loss of
memory and intellect. A person undertaking
such a long journey without proper storage
of their consciousness would arrive
at their destination as a mere fraction
of themselves. The very essence of that
person would be lost.
FRAISER
So the memory requirement must be enormous.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
Each cryogenic capsule contains an active
matrix memory module sufficient to sustain
one single mind. Its systems are connected
with those that regulate and sustain
the corresponding sleeper's body.
FRAISER
Well, then, it may be possible to upload
your consciousness back into that memory.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
Each module can store only one consciousness.
FRAISER
Then do it one at a time.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
No. That's not possible. Here... (he
walks around to the table at the end
of the bed and picks up a glass of water)
Could these same water molecules ever
be returned to this glass, just as they
were before? No more, no less? In precisely
the same configuration?
Then he pours the water into the pitcher that is also on the
table.
FRAISER
(closing her eyes and bowing her head
briefly) No.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
Our minds have been blended together.
Poured into one vessel, ill-equipped
to sustain our volume.
FRAISER
Yeah, but if the computers on board
your ship can separate the human consciousness
from the body, then surely they can
isolate the...
TRYAN IN JACSKON
Can you hear that?
FRAISER
No, I can't hear anything.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
The others...their voices, I can hear
them. They're getting louder.
FRAISER
Tryan, I need you to stay with me, all
right? We need to work together on this.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
It's the most incredible feeling...
FRAISER
I doubt the others can help as much
as you
TRYAN IN JACSKON
No one can help.
FRAISER
D-don't say that.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
They're pulling at me now. I don't -
I don't know how...
JACSKON
(takes a few short breaths an looks
around) Janet?
FRAISER
Daniel?
JACSKON
What's goin' on?
FRAISER
Look, something has happened. I need
you to just...
We know see Daniel on a computer monitor and we can hear Janet's
voice in the background.
FRAISER
I need you to just hang in there.
His image on the monitor freezes and the camera pans out to reveal
that Teal'c, Sam, Hammond and Janet are in the briefing room
and they have just watched a recording of when Daniel's real
personality broke through.
FRAISER
That was it. A moment later, another
person emerged, but we didn't learn
anything from her. So, he only surfaced
for a moment, but it was definitely
Daniel.
CARTER
At least we know he's still in there.
FRAISER
Mm-hmm. Dr. McKenzie just did a detailed
analysis of his E.E.G. and M.R.I. readings.
We think that Daniel, himself, is in
a sort of coma, having been suppressed
by the others. It's as though his own
consciousness has retreated, protecting
itself. That's why he could only surface
for such a short time. The other signals
are a jumbled mess.
HAMMOND
How many others are there?
FRAISER
It's only a guess, but Dr. McKenzie
believes Daniel could be carrying the
minds of as many as a dozen of the ship's
passengers.
CARTER
Sir, it's possible I could reconfigure
the ship's systems to separate Daniel.
HAMMOND
The last time you went on that ship,
you were attacked.
CARTER
It may have been automated defenses.
TEAL'C
I think not, Major Carter. I discovered
Daniel Jackson at the base of one of
the sleep chambers. The door was open.
CARTER
There's on way Daniel would have stepped
into one of those things on his own.
TEAL'C
Then someone else must have done so.
Perhaps I regained consciousness before
Daniel Jackson's assailant was able
to do the same to us.
CARTER
The question is why?
FRAISER
Tryan seemed absolutely sure that his
physical body was dead.
HAMMOND
So?
FRAISER
So, what if this was a desperate attempt
to preserve these people? What if the
person who attacked you was simply trying
to keep these people alive the only
way he could?
TEAL'C
The ship could not have sustained them
indefinitely.
CARTER
So, Daniel's a - a lifeboat?
FRAISER
Yeah, it's possible.
CARTER
Sir, I recommend that SG-12 accompany
us back to the planet. They can search
the ship for whoever did this while
I study the cryogenic systems.
HAMMOND
You have a go. Dismissed.
COMMERCIAL BREAK
SGC - Medical Isolation Room Jack is still in the observation
room, we've seen his silent reaction to activities in the room
at various times throughout Daniel's multiple personality dialogs
with Dr. Fraiser. He is still watching intently as another personality
emerges.
FRAISER
I don't believe we've had a chance to
meet.
JACSKON
(timidly) Where's my father?
FRAISER
I'm sorry, I-I don't know. Do you mind
if I sit down beside you?
Daniel nods, and she takes a seat on the bed next to him.
FRAISER
Okay...there.
JACSKON
What about them? (He looks sideways
without moving his head to indicate
the others in the room).
FRAISER
Oh no, they won't hurt you. (He turns
to face her more - and away from the
others.) Tell you what, why don't I
tell you everything I know and then
we'll just take it from there...okay?
(He nods again.) What's your name?
KEENIN IN JACSKON
Keenin.
FRAISER
Keenin? That's a very nice name. I'm
Dr. Fraiser.
SGC - 'Gate Room
We see the Stargate activate. Hammond, Sam, Teal'c and SG-12
are at the base of the ramp.
HAMMOND
SG-12, move out.
They comply.
HAMMOND
(to the other two) I know you'll do
anything to save Dr. Jackson, but the
last thing we need is for this to happen
to both of you.
CARTER
We have every intention of avoiding
that, Sir.
HAMMOND
Good luck.
Sam and Teal'c head up the ramp as Hammond watches them.
SGC - Medical Isolation Room
FRAISER
Keenin, we're trying to figure out everything
we can about how this happened. What's
the last thing you remember?
KEENIN IN JACSKON
My father...
*Flashback Begins*
We're back on the ship, lots of people are moving around. The
camera focuses in on a young boy, about 9 (no more than 11 -
very sweet face), standing just inside a cryo pod. His father
(the man we had seen giving orders earlier, Pharrin, is leaning
forward, his hands on either side of the boy using the chamber
to propping himself up.
KEENIN
Why can't I wait with you?
PHARRIN
The ship must accelerate to escape the
flare's radiation. You'll be safer here.
You will dream sweet dreams...and when
you awaken, we'll be in orbit around
Ardena, and I will be right here.
KEENIN
Talthus will be gone.
PHARRIN
Hundreds of years will have passed,
Keenin, and all of this hardship will
be part of our distant history. Do you
understand?
Keenin nods. Pharrin smiles and give Keenin a kiss on the cheek.
PHARRIN
Now... (Keenin steps back into the chamber.)
Close your eyes. He closes his eyes.
*Flashback Ends*
We see Keenin (in Daniel) open his eyes.
KEENIN IN JACSKON
I-I didn't want to go. I wanted to stay
on Talthus.
FRAISER
So, you had to leave.
KEENIN IN JACSKON
They knew it was going to happen since
a long time before I was born. Do you
know what a dark star is?
FRAISER
Mm-hmm...one that's burned out it's
fuel.
KEENIN IN JACSKON
They said it would pass close enough
to our sun to make it flare and that
it would engulf Talthus. I knew my whole
life that the world was gonna to end.
FRAISER
(as we see Jack's reaction) So, you're
people built the Stromos?
KEENIN IN JACSKON
They built three ships, including the
Stromos. But it wasn't enough. They
had a lottery and they said that was
the only fair way, but my father was
an officer on the Stromos...he was allowed
to pick one person from his family.
M- my mother made him chose me.
FRAISER
It's all right.
KEENIN IN JACSKON
My mother said she would take her chance
with the lottery, but she wasn't chosen.
The sovereigns were chosen, but she
wasn't chosen. No one I knew was chosen.
I wanted to stay with her.
Keenin (in Daniel) is now crying. He leans forward and puts his
head in Janet's lap.
FRAISER
It's okay...shhh. (She strokes the back
of his head with her hand.) It's all
right. (We see Jack in the observation
room again.) It's all right, shhh...it's
okay.
She is now rubbing his back with her hand. Then we see Daniel's
fist tighten on white material in close up.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
(his voice is now very annoyed) What
are you doing?
FRAISER
Martice?
He sits up, obviously angry. Janet quickly stands up.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
You may address me as sovereign. And
I will ask you never to do that again.
Now, what have you done to resolve this?
Janet doesn't answer.
Alien Planet - on the Stromos Teal'c and Sam have just descended
the stairs again.
CARTER
(into her radio) SG-12, this is Carter,
come in.
SG-12 MAN
(over the radio) This is SG-12. We've
just begun our search.
CARTER
(into her radio) Stay in radio contact.
Carter out. (Then to Teal'c) These power
lever readings are extremely low. I
don't know how it could still be working.
TEAL'C
Perhaps if we revived one of them, they
may be of some assistance.
CARTER
I don't think there's even enough power
to do that.
Meanwhile back in the isolation room, Martice is squawking again.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
I demand to speak to someone in authority.
FRAISER
(arms crossed, quite annoyed) Well,
I'm sorry. You're stuck with me.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
Why have you involved the boy in this?
In the observation room, Jack leans forward, listening intently...still.
FRAISER
What boy?
MARTICE IN JACSKON
The boy. You were just talking to him.
Where is he?
Janet doesn't answer.
Back on the Stromos, Sam and Teal'c are still exploring.
CARTER
If we don't get these systems hooked
up to another power source soon, these
people are gonna die. We'll need a naquadah
generator and I'll have to build some...
Teal'c puts up his hand to silence her because he senses or hears
something. They hear quiet footsteps. Teal'c moves to stand behind
the wall where the footsteps are approaching. Sam, knowing he's
in position, continues.
CARTER
...One generator should be enough.
Pharrin comes around the corner, weapon drawn. Teal'c reaches
out and grabs him. He holds Pharrin up against the wall by this
throat. Sam aims her weapon and her flashlight on him.
PHARRIN
Please, don't hurt us.
COMMERCIAL BREAK
SGC - Medical Isolation Room Martice (in Daniel) is holding his
hands over his ears, stumbling around.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
Tell them to stop shouting! It is unendurable!
FRAISER
I can't hear them.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
(going to look into the mirror again)
Be silent!
FRAISER
They're in your mind, Martice.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
No...no. No, no, no, no, no, what you
say cannot be so. Uh...I have responsibilities
to attend to. I, uh, cannot remain here.
FRAISER
You cannot leave.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
3000 of our people depend on me to lead
them. I am their sovereign. They have
sworn an oath to me.
FRAISER
I'm sorry...
MARTICE IN JACSKON
It is my destiny to rule over Ardena!
FRAISER
No, listen. You don't understand the
seriousness of your condition.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
(VERY agitated now) And you still don't
realize who you are talking to!
FRAISER
(equally agitated) I don't give a damn!
You don't belong in that man's body
and I intend to take it back!
Martice (in Daniel) winces and puts his fingers over his ears
again.
Back on the Stromos, Teal'c and Sam are questioning Pharrin.
TEAL'C
Are there other conscious people aboard
this ship?
PHARRIN
No...the others still sleep. Why have
you come back?
CARTER
You've done something to one of our
people.
PHARRIN
Is he here with you?
TEAL'C
He is not.
CARTER
Are you the one responsible?
PHARRIN
There was...no choice...no...other way.
You must do the same.
CARTER
I don't think so.
PHARRIN
The ship's power is failing. It is the
only way we can save them. (He gets
up and starts walking) Pharrin figured
out a way to override the failsafes.
It can be done. Don't you see? These
souls are the last of an entire world.
(He reaches out and nearly touches the
glass on one of the chambers holding
a woman, but he pulls his hand back.)
They cannot be allowed to end like this.
CARTER
Maybe there's another way.
PHARRIN
No. No, the power is fading even now
in every compartment. If the two of
you carry but a handful of souls, we
could route the remaining power back
to the others...
CARTER
That's not going to happen.
PHARRIN
(dejected) We do not know how many more
we can accommodate.
CARTER
We?
Pharrin puts his hand up to his temple.
TEAL'C
I believe he, like Daniel Jackson, carries
the consciousness of many.
Sam nods.
PHARRIN
Thirteen souls now reside in Pharrin's
body. I fear...I can harbor no more.
TEAL'C
(a tad annoyed) To what end do you attempt
to preserve the life of these people?
Their bodies are dead.
PHARRIN
We are the last of an entire world.
The other ships will come. We have sent
a message. They will hear it and they
will come. And when they do, they will
find a way to restore us.
TEAL'C
Why did you not attempt to revive the
others?
*Flashback Begins* Pharrin narrates as we see the action.
PHARRIN
After the ship crashed - we still don't
know why it happened - he was revived
by the computer. But the power requirement
of his restoration caused too great
a drain in the rest of the compartment.
Power levels were dropping. Pharrin
had only minutes to restore power to
12 of the sleeper chambers, before the
occupants were dead. But there wasn't
enough time. Pharrin was failing them,
one by one. There was no other choice...no
other way to preserve us.
*Flashback Ends*
PHARRIN
There are over...a thousand souls aboard
the Stromos. If Pharrin had attempted
to revive the others, then many more
may have died.
CARTER
Even one person to share the burden...
PHARRIN
(growing irritated) Pharrin walked as
far as he could see. There was little
more than rock! Neither was there sufficient
water or food remaining aboard after
the crash. Pharrin dare not revive another
soul. (Calmer now, he taps lightly on
his temple) We are not alone. We live
in a democracy of one. It is strange...yes.
But we are the chosen survivors of...an
entire race. How could Pharrin have
allowed even one of us to be lost?
CARTER
Still, we could've helped you.
PHARRIN
There was...no time. (Arguing with himself...)
We should have asked them. (Continuing
the argument...) No, we could not take
the chance. (Then speaking to Sam and
Teal'c again...) You...would never have
consented...would you?
TEAL'C
We would not.
PHARRIN
Then...we chose correctly.
*Flashback Begins* Once again, Pharrin narrates as we see an
alternate version of what played out at the beginning of the
episode. Teal'c is once again looking through the corridors for
his teammates, when he finds Daniel propped up against the chambers.
PHARRIN
Our mistake was to flee when you revived
so quickly from our stun weapon and
returned for your friends. But, too
many of us were afraid.
Teal'c kneels down beside Daniel, then he hears something and
shines his flashlight down the corridor. The camera pans to reveal
Pharrin hiding just around the corner at the end of the corridor.
*Flashback Ends*
CARTER
There are other ways that we can help.
PHARRIN
How?
CARTER
Well, for starters, we could provide
you with an alternate power source.
One capable of brining your energy reserves
back up to where they need to be to
revive your people. It's possible that
I can retrieve it and have it up and
running within a few hours.
PHARRIN
Pharrin, there is no other way. (Arguing
with himself again...) Listen to her!
(More arguing...) No, we must wait!
The ships will come.
CARTER
(cutting the argument short) We can
take you anywhere you wanna go...another
world, like Ardena.
PHARRIN
You have a ship?
CARTER
We know of a device capable of transporting
all your people, instantaneously, to
any number of worlds. We call it a Stargate.
PHARRIN
Such a device is not possible.
CARTER
Come back with us and I'll prove it
to you.
TEAL'C
However, we will only consent to do
so if you return our friend to his former
state.
PHARRIN
He is preserving life.
TEAL'C
(angry) At the expense of his own, against
his will!
PHARRIN
Please...do not ask us to do this.
CARTER
We're not asking.
PHARRIN
The souls that your friend carries within
him are amongst the most precious of
all.
TEAL'C
Our friend is equally as important to
us!
PHARRIN
(anguished) There will be nowhere for
them to go. They will be lost.
CARTER
But it is possible to undo this?
PHARRIN
(struggling) How can I abandon them
so easily? (Another argument begins...)
We have sworn to protect the sovereign.
(Continuing to argue...) But we may
save hundreds of others.
CARTER
(cutting it off again) Pharrin...
PHARRIN
(getting it under control) There is
a way...
CARTER
Do you understand that what we're offering
could save everyone on this ship?
PHARRIN
And do you understand that one of the
souls your that friend carries within
him...is my son?
COMMERCIAL BREAK
SGC - Medical Isolation Room Hammond has joined Jack in the observation
room. Daniel (which ever personality is in charge) is in obvious
distress. He is in pain and hyperventilating somewhat. Janet
is still there with him.
JACSKON
Please...why does it hurt so much?
FRAISER
All right... (She turns to one of those
present in the room) Prepare 100 micrograms
of Fentanyl.
An aid nods and leaves the room. Then we suddenly see Daniel's
demeanor and facial expression change as some other personality
comes to the forefront.
JACSKON
That won't be necessary, Dr. Fraiser.
I seem to have a higher threshold for
pain than the others.
FRAISER
Tryan?
TRYAN IN JACSKON
Yes.
FRAISER
Oh, thank God for that...
Just then, the door to the isolation room opens and Sam steps
in.
CARTER
Janet? Can I have a word?
FRAISER
(turns to Sam and then back to Daniel)
I'll be back.
Janet follows Sam out of the room.
Teal'c walks into the observation room to join Jack and Hammond.
O'NEILL
You sure you trust this guy?
TEAL'C
He has much to gain by assisting us.
The door to the isolation room opens again. Pharrin is at the
door. Tryan (in Daniel) reacts immediately to his presence by
moving around the bed to stand at attention.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
Officer Pharrin, Sir. Engineer Tryan,
second rank.
Pharrin walks in, followed by Sam and Janet.
PHARRIN
Tryan...of course. Of all of our crew,
you would have thought this was not
possible.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
And of all our crew, Sir, you're the
one who'd find a way to do it. How did
you manage?
PHARRIN
Our training...and a shared will to
survive. It is a strange way of living
with others...but it is better than
the alternative,
TRYAN IN JACSKON
What of our ship and her passengers,
Sir?
PHARRIN
Our ship crash-landed. We failed to
reach Ardena. Her passengers may yet
be saved, but not without considerable
sacrifice...to you and to the others
of the Stromos that reside with you.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
(nodding) I understand, Sir.
PHARRIN
These people possess a device capable
of transporting all our people to another
world...perhaps even Ardena. It is very
real...and it will save our people.
But in exchange, they ask that their
friend be returned to them, as he was
before. I believe it can be done if
we act quickly. It is a reasonable bargain.
TRYAN IN JACSKON
I will do whatever is necessary, Sir.
Whatever you ask of me.
Tryan (in Daniel) bows his head. Then suddenly, Daniel's head
comes back up as Martice takes over.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
No! There will be no sacrifice of any
kind! Officer Pharrin, as your sovereign,
I demand you return me to the ship immediately.
Pharrin bows down before Martice (in Daniel) immediately.
PHARRIN
Forgive me, Sovereign.
CARTER
Pharrin...
PHARRIN
We have sworn an oath to do his will.
We cannot proceed.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
(VERY arrogant now) Officer Pharrin...I
have given you a command. Do you understand
me?
Pharrin looks up at Martice (in Daniel) and bows his head again.
In the observation room, Jack has had enough.
O'NEILL
Oh, for cryin' out loud...
He gets up and heads into the isolation room. Strolling into
the isolation room, he is quite irritated.
O'NEILL
(to Pharrin) Get up!
PHARRIN
I have sworn to protect the sovereign.
O'NEILL
(reaching down and hauling Pharrin to
his feet) You're sovereign's dead! Get
up!
PHARRIN
His soul lives on...
O'NEILL
Not if I cut it him out!
PHARRIN
You would not...
O'NEILL
Oh, yes I would.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
Pharrin, you will listen to me...
O'NEILL
Don't listen! You just do what you came
here to do.
Pharrin turns away from Jack and looks at Martice (in Daniel)
with anguish.
PHARRIN
Forgive us, Sovereign. It is the only
way to protect our people.
MARTICE IN JACSKON
I will not surrender this body, not
at any cost. It is mine. We see quick
shots of Daniel's face as those within
him argue. It was never yours to take.
If you save anyone, you will save me.
The people of Talthus will die. Let
them!
Pharrin stops him by taking a hold of his arms.
PHARRIN
Forgive me, Sovereign...
MARTICE IN JACSKON
How dare you touch me?!
PHARRIN
For 12 years we have fought to save
the people of Talthus and we will do
everything in our power to do so, no
matter how great the sacrifice.
Daniel's head lowers and when it comes back up, it is obvious
Martice is no longer in charge.
KEENIN IN JACSKON
Father?
PHARRIN
(gasps) Keenin...I am so sorry, my son.
You must sacrifice as well...
Keenin's (in Daniel) eyes grow wide.
PHARRIN
And we will be together. Do you understand?
Keenin (in Daniel) nods his head.
PHARRIN
The people of Talthus will be safe,
and they will remember us forever.
KEENIN IN JACSKON
But we'll be together...
PHARRIN
We'll be together...
Keenin (in Daniel) smiles and Pharrin starts to cry.
Stromos We see in a cryo chamber with a helmet thing on his head.
He appears calm, peaceful. The lights on the helmet go out. Then
we see Daniel in another chamber with electrodes on his head
(the kind Sam and Jack had on in the infirmary).
O'NEILL
Well?
FRAISER
(yes...she's off-world again) Well,
there's no way to tell, yet, if they
all made it into Pharrin, but Daniel's
reading are back to normal.
O'NEILL
How'd you do that?
FRAISER
I wasn't me, Sir. It was Daniel. His
consciousness protected itself, and
he never emerged for more than a few
seconds. That's what allowed Pharrin
to separate the others from Daniel and
absorb them himself.
O'NEILL
The more, the merrier, I guess.
FRAISER
He'll stay in suspended animation until
the other ship passengers can be revived
and take care of him.
O'NEILL
You mean them.
Suddenly, the lights get brighter and a humming sound increases
as the power is restored. Sam and Teal'c join the Jack and Janet.
CARTER
The naquadah generator will sustain
the power, Sir.
TEAL'C
We should be able to begin the restoration
process within hours.
CARTER
And we can start relocating them shortly
after that.
O'NEILL
Good. We'll leave that for SG-4. They
love that kinda stuff.
CARTER
How's Daniel?
FRAISER
He'll probably be unconscious for a
while. I think it's best if we get...
JACSKON
What?
Daniel wakes up, surprising the quartet. Jack walks a little
closer to the chamber.
O'NEILL
Daniel? Is that you?
JACSKON
(barely opening his eyes) Jack?
O'NEILL
How ya doin'?
JACSKON
Hmm...bad headache.
O'NEILL
Nail-in-the-head kinda thing?
JACSKON
Yeah...something like that.
O'NEILL
Yeah.
He smiles slightly. Sam smiles a little. Janet smiles. Teal'c
smiles. Daniel closes his eyes again.
THE END
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