STARGATE SG1
Episode 602
"REDEMPTION II"
By
Robert C. Cooper
A shot of the X-302 is shown being wheeled on a runway.
SAM VOICEOVER
The X-302 will be the first human built
spacecraft ... (Shot goes to Sam) Capable
of intersteller travel.
GENERAL HAMMOND
(To Jack, who is shown) Colonel Chekov
feels a Russian officer should be assigned
to join SG-1.
JACK
Over my rotting corpse, Sir.
JONAS
I want to join you.
SAM
I just don't see it happening. (Another
scene, in the control room, to Jack
and Hammond ) We detected an energy
buildup within the gate.
JAFFA
(On another planet, to Teal'C and Bratac.)
The Tauri are in danger ... they are
under attack from Anubis.
SAM
(To Jack and Hammond) We're talking
about a blast 2,000 to 3,000 megatons.
JACK
There's worse??
SAM
We have no idea how to stop it.
HAMMOND
If the X-302 fails, this planet will
be destroyed.
SAM
(Climbing in the spacecraft, to Jack)
Even if we do manage to contact the
Asguard, there's a chance (Voiceover,
the plane is shown taking off) they
won't be able to help us.
BRATAC
(Voiceover; the plane is still being
shown) Anubis has grown powerful; (He's
shown, talking to Teal'C.) but still,
only defends a very small handful of
planets. If one of those stargates also
can not be contacted ...
TEAL'C
... It is most likely, the origin of
the attack.
The plane is shown flying toward a hyperspace window, but missing.
JACK
Mission command, we missed the window.
SAM
(To Hammond and Lemon boy ... uh ...
Dr. McKay) We thought we'd compensated
for the energy fluctuations emitted
by the Naquadria, but apparently not.
HAMMOND
Bottom line is, we're on our own.
JACK
(LESS than impressed! ;)) Oh, PLEASE!
MCKAY
(Sarcastically, walking up the steps
with Sam) He has a real FLAIR for the
dramatic, doesn't he?? Very theatrical.
SAM
Yeah. Pretty much all the Goa'Uld are
like that.
MCKAY
But, why wait? Why does this guy show
up a day and a half after this all starts
to do his whole "Prepare to meet your
doom" thing?
SAM
I don't know. Maybe he wanted to make
sure it was gonna work. (Sam smells
the coffee )
MCKAY
Yeah, that WOULD be embarrassing, wouldn't
it? --- (Darth voice again) "Nothing
can stop the destruction That I bring
upon you!" (She makes a face, and put
the coffee down) Then the gate shuts
down. Oops, sorry. Nevermind ...
SAM
Yeah, well, that didn't happen, and
we only have ... 54 hours left.
GEEK # 1
Major, can I see you for a second? When
the gate was connected to the black
hole, a shaped charge was used to disengage
the wormhole.
GEEK #2
Yes, but that was an outgoing wormhole.
GEEK # 1
True, but ...
GEEK # 2
The blast would detonate the gate. (Sam's
shaking her head)
MCKAY
Wait a minute ...
GEEK # 1
If you'd just let me FINISH!
MCKAY
(Walked over to the observation window)
No, you're both horribly wrong, both
of you, but you gave me an idea. (Sam
smiles to herself) We know that certain
waves can travel in both directions
thru a wormhole ... radio signals for
one.
SAM
So, what? We call Anubis up, ask him
to stop?
MCKAY
Yeah, (Sarcastically in a fast talking,
Agent's voice) "Hey, Anubis, this is
you agent, you're playing it way over
the top, can you get serious, please??"
(This gets a smile from Sam)
SAM
You were saying ... ?
MCKAY
We send a massive EM pulse back thru
the wormhole, knock out whatever it
is that's making this happen on the
other end.
HAMMOND
Will that work?
SAM
No, Sir. I already thought of it, and
the reason I didn't mention it, is because
it would be too problematic.
MCKAY
More so than the gate exploding?
SAM
The Iris would have to be opened.
MCKAY
Well, the gateroom's shielded, isn't
it?
HAMMOND
Major, are you saying that this absolutely
won't work?
SAM
What I'm saying is that we have no idea
how much EM would be required to knock
this thing out.
MCKAY
(Sarcastically) So, let's all just go
home. (Sam looks pissed)
HAMMOND
How long will it take to set up?
MCKAY
Four hours ,tops.
HAMMOND
(To Sam) That's how long you have to
come up with a better idea.
OPENING CREDITS
BRATAC
(Dialing a planet, getting no response,
to Teal'C Ryac, and the jaffa) I have
tried to connect to this world twice
now. It is the only one I can not make
contact with.
TEAL'C
Than we must hope that is the location
of the weapon.
RY'AC
(The Jaffa begin walking to the ship,
he stops his father) I'm coming with
you. If the Goa'Uld truly can be defeated,
than I wish to be a part of it. You
said I could not judge this war if I
am yet to fight a battle. (To Bratac)
You've trained me. Now let me fight.
(Teal'c and Bratac share looks) You
said you did not doubt me.
TEAL'C
I do not.
RYAC
Than I will join you. (Teal'C looks
at Bra'tac)
BRA'TAC
Be quick!
TEAL'C
(Looks at Ryac) Very well.
SAM
(Carrying a computer into hammonds office
where Jack is in there with Hammond)
Sirs, I've calculated that opening the
iris will increase the flow of energy
to the gate by at least 10 times. Nw,
if this doesn't work, we'll be cutting
as much as half the remaining time before
the gate detonates.
JACK
No ... better idea yet?
SAM
No.
HAMMOND
Major, I know you and Dr. McKay don't
see eye to eye, ...
SAM
Sir, this has nothing to do wi ...
HAMMOND
I believe if this plan has any chance
of working, it's with your cooperation.
SAM
(Nodding her understanding that he's
ORDERING her to work with lemon boy)
Yes, Sir. (Looks at Jack, picks up her
computer and leaves. Jack and Hammond
both look displeased )
Back on the ship, Ry'ac is taking some Goa'Uld Grenades (The
ones that blind) out of a cart, and putting then in a bag. Teal'C
looks see if he's doing it right.
RY'AC
(To his father) I know what I'm doing.
JAFFA
We are approaching the planet. (They
come out of hyperspace ,and quickly
cloak the vessel)
BRA'TAC
(Seeing about 5 motherships floating
above the planet) It is heavily guarded.
TEAL'C
That is a good sign that we have the
correct location of the weapon.
JAFFA
(His name escapes me. sorry! ;)) There
are rings on the surface.
BRA'TAC
We must hope to catch any Jaffa on the
ground by surprise.
MCKAY
(To, it looks like Siler who's measuring
the distance with a tape measure) Right
here. (Walks down the ramp, to Sam)
You just want to be able to take credit
for it when it works.
SAM
(Pointed, just for him ;)) For the record,
I *HATE* you. (Lovely smile on her face)
MCKAY
Well, can't get any worse, then,can
it?
SAM
Oh, no. I'm rapidly working up to "Despise".
MCKAY
You know, we're obviously gonna have
to get over this physical attraction
thing if we're going to work together.
SAM
(Whispers) I think I can act as though
it never existed.
MCKAY
Shall we save the world?
SAM
(Sarcastically) Before I take the credit
for this ... shouldn't the EM pulse
generator be pointed *AT* the gate??
MCKAY
(Points at her) You good! (Sam points
back at him smiling) VERY good! (The
SF's turn the EM pulse generator around)
TEAL'C
Ryac ... You are to remain on board
with Shaq'Rel. (Well, there's his name!
;))
RY'AC
Why?!?!
TEAL'C
One day, you will be a great warrior.
This day, the danger is just too great.
RY'AC
I am prepared to die.
TEAL'C
(Smiles with pride) I am not prepared
to let you die.
A loud boom is heard, and the craft shakes.
SHAQ'REL
Two gliders in pursuit.
TEAL'C
How is that possible?? Are we not cloaked?!
BRA'TAC
Anubis must now have means of detecting
cloaked ships.
SHAQ'REL
I am de cloaking, and diverting power
to shields. (They are dodging shots
from the gliders. Another jolt) Entering
range of service rings.
BRA'TAC
Teal'C ...
RY'AC
Is it not equally as dangerous on this
ship as it will be on the planet??
SHAQ'REL
Go! I will do my best to return for
you.
TEAL'C
Come. Stay close to me. The forces on
the ground may have been alerted to
our presence.
SHAQ'REL
Chel'Nok! (He transports them to the
ground)
JAFFA
Identify yourselves!
Bra'Tac throw a grenade. Teal'C and Ry'Ac attack with ZATs and
Staff weapons. A fight ensures. Ry'Ac gets quite a few men, before
getting shot in the shoulder with a staff.
BRA'TAC
(He and Teal'C help the child up.) We
must MOVE!
MCKAY
(He and Sam are checking the EM pulse
generator) That's it!
SAM
(She and McKay are leaving the gateroom)
We're ready , Sir.
HAMMOND
(As McKay and Sam make it to the control
room, Sam sits next to Davis) Close
the blast doors. (the doors close, and
the machine turns on) Open the iris.
(Sam opens the iris using her hand print)
SAM
Energy transfer is increasing. Seven
times greater ... eight ... 10 ...
MCKAY
(Hammond looks at him) Go! Yeah, Go!
HAMMOND
(To Davis) Do it.
DAVIS
Activating electromagnetic pulse.
The machine is shown whirling. The monitors shut off in the control
room, they now can't see the gate.
SAM
Energy transfer is still increasing.
Look, if this was going to work ...
Lightning comes out of the gate, and goes to the EM generator,
then all around the gateroom, remember, unseen by everyone cause
the monitors are off, then it travels to the blast door of the
control room, thru the doors to the control room, flashing around
everyone.
HAMMOND
Close the iris!
Sam puts her hand on the hand plate to close the iris, and gets
shocked, falling back. McKay looks terrified. The iris does finally
close.
DAVIS
(Typing on the computer) We're offline!
MCKAY
( Nervous voice) She's not gonna be
happy when she wakes up, is she??
HAMMOND
(Into phone that's the PA system) Medical
team to the control room!
MCKAY
SHe IS gonna wake up, isn't she?? (A
man, looks like Siler has his fingers
on her neck, checking her pulse. She's
unconscious.)
BRA'TAC
(After watching some Jaffa pass on a
path) The path is well traveled. We
must stay undercover. Many gliders patrol
the skies.
TEAL'C
(In reference to Ry'Ac) This wound is
not small. You must be in great pain.
RY'AC
Nothing I can not bear.
TEAL'C
You could easily be dead.
RY'AC
I do not understand. There was at least
eight of them.
BRA'TAC
Ten.
RY'AC
How did either of you get hit??
TEAL'C
It is always more difficult to hit a
moving target.
BRA'TAC
It is also helpful to be lucky. (Teal'C
smiles at this)
A glider is heard passing overhead.
TEAL'C
There is little time to waste. (They
start moving again)
Cheyenne Mountain, nighttime. (Hey! The guard has a friend with
a truck! ;))
Sam winces in pain as a nurse bandages her hand.
MCKAY
(Nervously) Hi.
SAM
(in a hospital gown ... or two hospital
gowns ;)) Oh, Man! I was just starting
to feel better!
MCKAY
(Sits on the bed across from the one
she's sitting on) Are you gonna be OK?
SAM
At least until the gate explodes, yeah.
MCKAY
Look, I ne ... I never meant for anyone
to get hurt ... much less you.
SAM
It's OK. We had to try something.
MCKAY
(takes a deep breath, appearing to be
relaxing) I always wanted to be a pianist.
PENIS! ;)>
SAM
(Well, obviously I wasn't the only one
who heard Penis!) Excuse me?
MCKAY
A concert pianist --- you know, a guy
who plays the piano (Makes like he's
playing the piano) in front of lots
of people?
SAM
(Sam smiles ... is she blushing?? ;))
Right.
MCKAY
What did you think I said? MWAHAHAHAA!>
SAM
Never mind.
MCKAY
(SO not getting what all of us heard!
;)) I had a not-so- comfortable childhood.
My Parents hated each other, blamed
me. Music was my salvation. It had this
... perfect order for me.
SAM
(Smiles) (Trying to be nice, but not
very interested) That's nice, really.
MCKAY
When I was 12, my teacher told me to
quit. A fine clinical player, he said,
but no sense of the art whatsoever.
SAM
Why are you telling me this?
MCKAY
I'm just ... trying to bond.
SAM
Why?
MCKAY
Hospital gowns turn me on. (Smiles)
I turned to science because I thought
it would be different than music, but
It isn't. It's just the same, it's just
as much of an art as anything else.
SAM
Look, it's not your fault that the EM
pulse didn't work.
MCKAY
You're an artist, Major. Maybe the best
I've ever seen. I'm just critical because
I'm jealous.
SAM
I'm touched, really. I wish I had a
brilliant plan to draw up for you.
MCKAY
And you're funny, too. Even electrocuted.
I mean, I've ... I've got nothing.
SAM
You're creeping me out, McKay.
MCKAY
It's just self preservation, see? I'm
realizing that I won't be able to solve
this, and that one of your insane idea
will be our best chance.
SAM
How much time until detonation?
MCKAY
You were right, we cut it almost in
half.
SAM
25 hours.
MCKAY
What now?
SAM
Well, first, I thought I'd get dressed.
MCKAY
Right. (He just sits there looking at
her.)
SAM
Leave.
MCKAY
Right. (Stands) Do you want me to ...
hold anything, or ... (Sam stands looking
like she wants to kick his butt;)) Yeah.
(He runs out the room)
Sam winces in pain, holding her hand, smiles, and sits back down.
Back on the planet. A glider flies overhead. The trio comes up
to Anubis's weapon. It's a large circle with statues all around
it. In the center is a big statue that's shooting lightning to
the opened stargate.(Kinda like in Window of opportunity at the
beginning) All around the circle is lightning, protecting the
weapon.
BRA'TAC
This weapon is unlike any Goa'Uld design
I have ever seen.
TEAL'C
I have seen similar a construction before.
It appears to have been built by the
Ancients ...
RY'AC
Who are they?
TEAL'C
An advanced race of beings who, long
ago, created the stargates.
RY'AC
But I thought the ...
TEAL'C
The Goa'Uld steal the technology and
claim it as their own.
BRA'TAC
If this is not Goa'Uld technology, then
Anubis has nearly learned to operate
it , then ...
TEAL'C
Perhaps by destroying it, he will not
be able to rebuilt it quickly.
RY'AC
But do we have sufficient explosives?
TEAL'C
That does not concern you. You are to
remain here. (Getting up)
RY'AC
But, I ...
TEAL'C
You are injured. You will slow our pace,
and risk giving us away.
RY'AC
But my symbiote heals me. I CAN go.
BRA'TAC
Ry'Ac, listen to him. This is but one
of many battles to be fought. (Ry'Ac
looks disappointed, but he knows they
are right.)
TEAL'C
Remain here until sundown. We will try
to return before then.
GEEK # 1
(They are walking behind Hammond and
Sam) If we encase the gate in trinium
alloy, it could reduce the effects of
the explosion by as much as 40 %.
GEEK # 2
There isn't time for that plan! If we
detonate the gate ourselves right now,
we could reduce the eventual damage
by as much as 20%. (Sam looks at Hammond,
who shakes his head in dismay)
GEEK # 1
The damage to the planet's atmosphere
would still be irreversible. Any
survivors would be stuck on a world
incapable of surviving life as we know
it.
GEEK # 2
So far we've been unsuccessful in our
... (Continues faintly in the background)
SAM
What are you thinking?
MCKAY
(Looking out at the gate) Besides the
fact that these guys are morons?? What
do you think the little Alien guy's
doing down there?? ;)>
Sam looks down to the gate, and Jonas is standing on the ramp,
drinking his tea, just looking at the gate. The camera pans around
him, down in the gateroom. You get a *REAL* good shot of his
body as the camera moves around him. Sam walks
in the room.
SAM
I bet you regret coming her now.
JONAS
Can't really look at it that way, can
we?
SAM
So ... what are you doing?
JONAS
You know, it's the stupidest thing,
but it's been bugging me since I got
here.
SAM
What's that?
JONAS
We're inside a mountain. The obviously
can't fit thru any of these doors ...
SAM
So, how did we get it in here?
JONAS
Yeah!
SAM
The ceiling retracts. ( The opening
in the ceiling is shown) Above it is
a shaft that leads to the surface, and
inside is a crane mechanism that hoisted
the gate down.
JONAS
Interesting.
SAM
Yeah.
JONAS
Does it go up?
SAM
Moving the gate won't shut it off. I
mean there is nowhere on Earth that
... (She takes a few
seconds to do some calculations, a smile
slowly appearing on her face)
JONAS
I knew you'd think of something. (She
pats his back, and runs out)
Teal'C and Bratac are walking toward the weapon, and hits a shield.
TEAL'C
This shield most likely extends around
the perimeter of the weapon.
BRA'TAC
The Path ...
SAM
(Talking to the Who's Who of Geekdome!
;)) Just hear me out, people. All we
need to do is get it far enough away
from Earth. (Hammond, McKay, and Jonas
:)> are there too.)
Now, the X-302 can still achieve that
without having to enter hyperspace.
MCKAY
See, now *THAT'S* crazy!
GEEK # 2
We have less than 24 hours.
SAM
2 hours to get the gate to the surface,
4 to get it to Peterson and loaded onto
a C-17, and 2 more to fly it to Area
51. A 747 meets us in Nevada , which
leaves us 16 hours to get the whole
rig mounted and airborne ... and none
of this is gonna happen if we're all
just standing around here. Now, I think
that this is gonna save the planet,
and ... we ARE gonna do it.
HAMMOND
*MOVE* , people! (The geeks get on their
way) Well done, Major.
SAM
It wasn't all my idea, Sir, and I dare
say it's not done yet.
HAMMOND
Right. (Turns to leave)
SAM
Sir ... you do realize that if this
works, we won't have a Stargate anymore
...
HAMMOND
It *did* occur to me. (He leaves, and
Jonas walks up to Sam, they share a
smile)
2 Jaffa walk in front of the weapon. They get shot with ZATs,
and fall down. Teal'C and Bra'Tac are shown coming from behind
a rock, and walking on the path.
JAFFA (Offscreen) Drop you weapons! (Alas, our hero's are surrounded
by Staff welding Jaffa! They put their hands up in defeat)
CYLER
(With
Sam, Looking at the Irised gate, to
someone thru his microphone on his head)
Yeah, this is Sergeant Cyler. We're
ready! Activate the crane. (A GREAT
shot of the gate being lifted thru the
shaft is shown)
CHEKOV
(Remember the Russian Colonel?? ;))
I have been instructed by my superiors
to offer the following compromise: In
exchange for your continued cooperation,
and full disclosure of the X-302 technology,
(Hammond is shown from the observation
room, with 22(Hours):16 (Minutes):55(Seconds):39(Milliseconds)
left on the clock, watching the gate
being lifted out of the room) we are
willing to facilitate the use of our
stargate.
HAMMOND
Facilitate??
CHEKOV
A financial arrangement to be negotiated.
HAMMOND
You want us to *Rent* it?!
CHEKOV
A simplistic way of putting it.
HAMMOND
The X-302 's hyperspace technology doesn't
even work.
CHEKOV
It will someday. Obviously, the reason
I am here is because my government is
unwilling to incur the expense and risk
in running a Stargate program such as
this one. We are simply trying ...
HAMMOND
Here's the part you obviously don't
understand ... even if ... and I stress
"IF" we are able to successfully dispose
of THIS gate, there's nothing stopping
Anubis from starting all over again
with the second gate. No one's going
to be running a Stargate program, Colonel.
The second gate *HAS* to stay buried!
(Chekov doesn't look amused)
JAFFA
(Looking at a grenade,
Teal'C is brought to him, and forced
to kneel) What did you hope to accomplish
here? Did you really think you could
destroy something created by a god as
powerful as Anubis??
TEAL'C
He did not create the weapon, and he
is NOT a god!
JAFFA
(Slaps Teal'C) Your god may have been
weak, Shol'Va! Mine is not!
TEAL'C
If you know of me, than you know of
our cause. The Jaffa rebellion grows
strong. All Goa'Uld are false gods,
and their only REAL power comes from
the Jaffa whom they oppress!
JAFFA
( Hits Teal'C again, then cocks his
staff weapon in Teal'C face) The next
time that you open your mouth to speak,
it will be to answer my questions. (Turns
off staff) You did not kill all the
Jaffa at the rings. We know there are
three of you. Where's the boy? (Teal'C
just looks at him) Evidence of how desperate
your pathetic little rebellion is ...
You bring a *BOY* to fight the war of
*MEN*? (This pisses Teal'C off!
;) He makes a lunge at the Jaffa) Or is it something else?
Maybe he is someone to whom you wish
to prove yourself. (He sees it in Teal'C's
eyes) Bring me the old man. Cover the
boy so he will not escape. Unlike you,
he is of little importance to Anubis.
However, on your behalf, I'll be sure
to demonstrate to him how a real warrior
fights ... to the death!
JACK
(To Sam walking the corridor to the
elevators) Is there anything else I
should know?
SAM
Well, there is concern that the 302
may not have the fuel capacity to exit
the atmosphere carrying the weight of
the stargate.
JACK
How is *that* possible??
SAM
The engines were designed for a craft
with a Alien Inertial dampening system
the effectually reduced it's overall
mass.
JACK
Yes, and??
SAM
Well, you'll be carrying a very heavy
load .
JACK
How heavy?
SAM
The gate ways 64,000 pounds, Sir.
JACK
That's heavy.
SAM
And you'll need to reach an altitude
exceeding 180 kilometers ...
JACK
... At minimum escape velocity before
I release the gate, or it'll fall back
to Earth ... I know, I know.
SAM
Well, based on the X-302 's fuel burn
capacity, even a full burn won't do
it, which means the other engines will
have to get you part ways up, hauling
something that weighs 6 times greater
than it was designed to carry.
JACK
Yeah, Carter ...
SAM
Well, the whole rig isn't exactly aerodynamic
either.
JACK
Carter ... I'm sure I want to know any
of this.
SAM
They're working on lightning the 302,
but that's why you're going alone. Believe
it or not, every pound counts.
JACK
I shouldn't have had that cake.
SAM
I wish I could go with you Sir.
JACK
Yes, I'm sure you do. (Stepping in the
elevator) And I find that quite bizarre.
Anything else?
SAM
Well, Sir, if this works, Jonas really
deserves ...
JACK
What? Deserves what?
SAM
I don't know ... something. He's the
one who gave me the idea to do this.
Sir, he gave up everything to bring
us the Naquadria.
JACK
The hyperspace generator doesn't work.
SAM
That's not his fault. (He nods) Good
luck, Sir.
JACK
Hey, what could go wrong, huh? (Presses
the elevator button, nothing happens.
He bangs on it 3 more times, nothing
happens, Sam smiles. The door finally
closes)
Ry'Ac is shown waiting impatiently in the dark. He sighs, and
runs off.
Elsewhere on the planet, a band of Jaffa get to another group
of Jaffa.
Ry'Ac is shown listening, and watches a glider pass over him.
A whole bunch of planes are shown. (Are the F-16's?? I'm not
sure)
JACK
(To Murphy) What exactly did you remove?
MURPHY
Weapons, some life support ... don't
worry, there's still more than a day's
worth.
JACK
Well, if we need more than an hour,
we're all in trouble.
MURPHY
Right. We also took out RADAR, some
of the crash safety mechanisms, landing
gear ...
JACK
(Looks at him) Excuse me??
MURPHY
We had to in order to properly accommodate
the clamping system, so once you reenter
the atmosphere, you're gonna have to
eject. That is after you target to spash
down off the coast of Florida.
JACK
Just ... when were you gonna tell me
this part?
MURPHY
Just now. We weren't sure any of this
was gonna happen until 5 minutes ago.
You're not gonna believe this ... (They
get to the door of the hanger, Murphy
puts on his hat. Jack stops, looking
at something in awe.)
JACK
Holy Crap!
The X-302 is strapped to the top of a 747.
MURPHY
They're waiting for you. (Jack climbs
in a jeep) Good luck! (Jack just smiles)
Ry'Ac is shown arriving at "Command Central" on the planet. Several
gliders are shown on the ground. He looks up as he hears one
flying overhead. The boy crawls on the ground.
SAM
They're airborne, Sir.
PILOT
(I guess of the 747) Mission Command,
we're approaching separation altitude.
A good shot of Jack in the cockpit is shown. The gate, apparently,
is below the craft between the X-302 and the 747. They're being
escorted by a couple of Air Force planes, I'm assuming a F-16
s. (I don't know)
PILOT
Colonel, confirming altitude at 10,000
meters.
JACK
Yeah, Roger that.
MISSION COMMAND
This is mission command, you have a
go for separation, Starflight.
JACK
Proceeding with separation. (He presses
some buttons, and separates from the
plane, taking the gate higher) Separation
complete.
MISSION COMMAND
Good luck, Sir.
JACK
Stop saying that.
SAM
Altitude reaching 30 kilometers.
JACK
Velocity at ... MACH 6 ... engaging
erospike engines. (He presses some buttons,
the cockpit starts shaking) Uh ... it's
getting a little bumpy up here, Command
...
MISSION COMMAND
Roger that, Starflight. You're still
too shallow to fire the rocket booster.
JACK
(Craft continues to shake) Alright,
I may have been understating things
... it feels like this thing's falling
apart. (The joystick is shaking badly,
the craft is shown shooting up at a
high rate of speed)
SAM
Altitude is 42 kilometers. He needs
to reach 50 before he can fire the main
rocket engine. (Hammond and Jonas look
worried)
JACK
(Seeing a warning light blink) Command,
I've got a mater caution alarm.
MISSION COMMAND
Roger that, Starflight.
JACK
I'm losing power.
MISSION COMMAND
Starflight, your altitude only 48 kilometers
... (Sam and McKay are listening, looking
worried.)
JACK
Full port engine failure , Starboard
at 6-0 %. Preparing to ignite rocket
booster.
MISSION COMMAND
You're still too low, Starflight.
JACK
I'm losing velocity, Command, I'm going
to start losing altitude. (Davis, Sam,
and Murphy thru monitor are shown panicking,
trying to figure out what to do) Command,
please advise.
MISSION COMMAND (Murphy is shown thru the monitor in the cockpit)
OK, Starflight. Go with main engine burn.
Jack flicks a few switches, and the rocket booster goes off.
SAM
Velocity is 25,000 kilometers per hour
... 28 ... he's gotta reach 40, and
sustain it for at least 15 seconds now
...
JACK
Main engine burn at 1-0-0 % Velocity
approaching 40,000 kilometers per hour
... altitude at 1-2-0 kilometers.
SAM
Five, six, seven ...
JACK
Preparing to release the gate, command.
(Sam shakes her head)
MISSION COMMAND
Not yet, Starflight!
JACK
I'm burning out here. (McKay looks worried)
(The rocket boosters stop.) Alright,
that's it! I'm outta gas. (McKay looks
defeated with a sick expression on his
face,)
MISSION COMMAND
Starflight, your altitude is 130 kilometers.
(Jonas looks defeated, and gets up)
SAM
He's not gonna make it. Velocity is
slowing rapidly, he had to fire the
rocket booster too early.
HAMMOND
It didn't work?
SAM
He's going to fall back to Earth, Sir.
JACK
Ok ... got any idea??
The plane is shown flying out into space.
JACK
Anyone want to wish me luck?
MISSION COMMAND
We're working on it.
SAM
(McKay is shown looking at a computer
screen deep in thought.) Based on altitude,
angle of ascent, and current velocity,
he's gonna hit the coast of Europe in
35 minutes.
MCKAY
If he put the 302 in a nosedive, he
could cut his descent time in half.
JONAS
Why would we do that?
MCKAY
So he could drop the gate in the Atlantic.
I'm thinking there's time for it to
sink maybe 2 ... 3,000 feet.
HAMMOND
Will that do any good?
MCKAY
Enough to reduce the effects of the
devastation.
HAMMOND
By how much?
SAM
Not much, Sir.
MCKAY
Enough that it's worth a shot, isn't
it??
BRA'TAC
Ry'Ac! (Ry'Ac is hown in the glider,
smiling)
MISSION COMMAND
We believe we can reduce the extent
of the damage by dropping the gate into
the ocean. You're going to have to put
the 302 into a nosedive ..., and ...
JACK
What?!
MISSION CONTROL
Starflight, that's all we've got.
JACK
What about the hyperdrive?
MISSION CONTROL
Colonel, it didn't work.
JACK
We just don't know *Where* it'll send
me, right? (Sam's wheels are turning)
Who cares ... as long as it's a galaxy
far, far away ...
SAM
He's right! The window formed, it was
just unstable.
MURPHY
Colonel, we don't know what would happen
if we tried to open a hyperspace window
within the atmosphere.
JACK
Yeah, well, given the situation ...
Sam turns away looking worried.
MURPHY
We're taking it under advisement.
HAMMOND
Major, I can make a call.
SAM
Do it, Sir.
MCKAY
(To Sam) You really are a certifiable
lunatic! I know what I said about you
being an artist, but I hadn't slept
in 3 days, I mean this is deranged!
You're talking about putting an interdimential
field around an already highly charged
stargate with an unstable and a completely
unpredictable burst of energy!
SAM
I realize th ...
MCKAY
What I am suggesting has real tangible
benefits.
SAM
Maybe it saves a few lives. If this
works, we save the entire planet!
MCKAY
What chance do we have of that?!
JONAS
Well, maybe we can reduce the risk a
little.
SAM & MCKAY
(Together) How??
JONAS
Well, the instability of the Naquadria
is ...
SAM
... Is relative to the size of the burst
you're trying to extract.
MCKAY
We don't actually have to send the gate
across the galaxy, do we?
SAM
Even a second in hyperspace potentially
gets us million of miles!
MCKAY
(To Hammond) Make the call!
HAMMOND
(In the red phone) This is General Hammond.
I need to speak with the President immediately!
(The clock is shown, it has 11 minutes.)
JACK
Altitude ... 7-6 kilometers and still
falling.
MURPHY
OK, we have orders, Starflight ... We're
gonna try it your way.
JACK
Thank you. Run me thru it.
SAM
Sir, we're gonna have to override the
safety protocol that caused the X-302
to avoid the unstable wormhole. We think
we can greatly increase the chance of
this working by only activating the
generator for one second. Unfortunately,
it wasn't programmed to work for such
a short period of time.
MCKAY
Hang on ... (He types something)
SAM
(To McKay) Right. Of course. Thank you.
(To Jack) We're gonna write a new subroutine.
It'll be ready to upload in a few minutes.
JACK
Alright, well, in the meantime, I'll
just ... keep falling.
Teal'c and Bra'Tac watch as Ry'Ac shoots at the weapon.
1
54 left on the clock.
JACK
Carter ...
SAM
we're done! Uploading the new program,
Sir. All you'll have to do now is activate
the generator.
JACK
Roger that.
SAM
You won't have much time.
JACK
I know.
SAM
Sir, if this works ...
JACK
I know!
SAM
Sir ...
JACK
What??
SAM
Good luck.
JACK
(Puts his sunglasses over his eyes.)
Activating Hyperspace generator ...
(Flips some switches) Now ... (The window
forms before him, and he battens down,
pulling on the ejectors. The hatch appears
to release as the craft flies into the
window, disappearing)
MAN
(After Davis is shown at a computer,
and 13 seconds is on the clock) This
is observer one ... we have visual confirmation
... (Jonas, McKay and Sam appear to
be holding their breaths) the X- 302
has entered the hyperspace window.
SAM
(Looks worried) Colonel?? Colonel??
Do you read??
MAN
(The time runs out) This is observer
one ... there is NO sign of a chute.
(Apparently, the man is in one of the
F-16 s. Explosions are seen in the daylight
sky outside of the plane) There is,
however, a light show going on up here
...
DAVIS
It worked! (Jonas looks worried) Deeps
space is estimating that the gate detonated
over 3 million miles from earth. ( Hammond
and McKay have happy, but sad looks)
SECOND MAN
(Sam looks sad, and closes her eyes)
This is observer 2 ... I have a visual
on a chute ... (Hammond looks at Jonas,
who smiles) moving in for confirmation.
(McKay moves his mike from his mouth,
and appears to take a deep breath) Mission
command, the cockpit is intact! (A lovely
smile appears on Sam's face) We are
pinpointing splashdown position.
DAVIS
Patching in satellite imagery.
MURPHY
(The parachute is seen on the screen)
Observer 2, para rescue team is on the
way.
OBSERVOR 2
Roger that! Colonel O'Neill is conscious,
and waving! (Sam smiles brighter, it
looks like she high-fives someone(I'm
assuming McKay cause he looks down with
a huge grin on his face. Everyone applauds.
Jonas and Hammond smile and shake hands.)
TEAL'C
The gate has shut down.
BRA'TAC
Let us hope it is not too late.
TEAL'C
Look ...
Ry'Ac is shown in a glider. He flies low above Anubis's new toy,
and shoots it. He smiles as he hits it, but he's being pursued
by some other gliders. Teal'C goes to stand up, being stopped
by Bra'Tac. The weapon explodes.
TEAL'C
(Yelling while he struggles with Bra'Tac)
RY'AC!!!! RY'AC!!!!!!!!!!!
The weapon explodes and falls to the ground.
Cheyenne Mountain daytime
MCKAY
(He has a bag, walking with Sam) So
that's it?? You're just giving up??
Closing down shop?
SAM
Well, at least until we find out a way
to defend ourselves against this sort
of thing, yeah.
MCKAY
It shouldn't take *you* long.
SAM
Yeah, right. (They smile) I thought
you'd be happy.
MCKAY
Hey, I never said we shouldn't use the
stargate. (They stop and look at each
other) (Smiles) Well, (Overs her his
hand which she takes) um ... Let me
know if I could help.
SAM
I will, thanks. (She kisses him on the
cheek, he looks surprised) . ;)>
MCKAY
(In reference to the kiss) That means
you don't hate me.
SAM
Maybe ... too bad for you.
MCKAY
Why?
SAM
(Walking away from him, a HUGE smile
on her face) I was more attracted to
you when I did.
MCKAY
Really?? Right ... (Walks away)
HAMMOND
(Clearing out his office) Colonel ...
I'm glad you're OK.
JACK
Thank you. Sir.
HAMMOND
You know, the President wants to see
you in person?
JACK
Yes, we spoke on my way here.
HAMMOND
You can have any assignment you want.
JACK
Actually, I've always wanted to command
my own boat.
HAMMOND
For the Navy?
JACK
Or something a little smaller ... with
oars.
HAMMOND
You deserve it, Jack.
JACK
(In reference the a lamp that he's fidgeting
with) You sure you want to take this
with you, Sir?
HAMMOND
We're closed for business. I was supposed
to retire five years ago. We don't know
how long it's going to be before we
can reestablish the Stargate Program,
if ever.
JACK
Actually, I just meant, it says (Reading
from bottom of lamp) 'Property of US
Air Force ' on it.
HAMMOND
(Smiles and takes the lamp, putting
it in his box) (A minute later) Yeah,
I still feel responsible for the teams
stuck off-world. but there's nothing
we can d --- (Telephone rings) (He picks
it up) Hammond. (To Jack) We're receiving
a communication.
SAM
(alerts the 2 officers in the control
room) What's up?
DAVIS
(Into his microphone) Go ahead. They're
all here.
TEAL'C
(Over radio) GeneralHammond ...
SAM & JACK
Teal'C! ...
TEAL'C
O'Neill! It is good to hear you as well
... The weapon being used by Anubis
has been destroyed, but we feared it
was too late for the Tauri.
JACK
Yeah, it was close there for a minute.
TEAL'C
We approach in a cargo ship ... request
permission to land.
DAVIS
NORAD 's aware of their approach, Sir.
HAMMOND
Permission granted! Welcome back, Teal'C!
JACK
Good job!
TEAL'C
(The beaming proud papa!) It is, in
fact, Ry'Ac, who deserves the honour.
(Ry'Ac is shown next to his father alive
and well.)
A good shot of the cargo ship flying into Earth is shown.
The gate is shown being lowered into place. (So they finally
with have the seventh symbol that they show on the computer match
the gate , the original Giza gate is in the SGC now, the Antarctic
gate was destroyed.;))
SAM
Sir, if you don't mind me asking ...
what exactly did we give the Russians?
HAMMOND
Good 'ole American Dollars, Major.
SAM
(Disbelieving) You're kidding!
HAMMOND
And the plans for the X-302 & X-303.
SAM
Really??
HAMMOND
(Rolls his eyes And one other thing ...
JACK
(To Ry'Ac) So I hear you're a pretty
good pilot.
RY'AC
Master Bratac taught me well. I hope
to be good as my father one day.
JACK
Just know that no one is THAT good.
RY'AC
It also helps to be lucky.
JACK
Don't I know that! Listen, are you sure
you don't wanna stick around for a little
while, maybe hang out?
TEAL'C
Ry'Ac has chosen to help Bra'Tac spread
the word of our cause.
JACK
Well, it's good to see you again. (Shakes
his hand)
Teal'C looks at his son, and they shake hands, then Teal'C pulls
him into a hug.
JONAS
(Jack is walking down the hall) Colonel!
Colonel ... have you got a moment?
JACK
Carter told me everything you did to
help out. We all appreciate it, thanks
alot. See you later. (Passes his card
to open the elevator)
JONAS
Colonel ... Dr. Jackson is gone.
JACK
Yeah, I noticed that.
JONAS
Not a day goes by when I don't think
about what happened. I stood by and
watched while he saved my people from
disaster. It should have been me who
jumped thru the glass, (Jack looks pissed)
disarmed the device, and he's gone because
I didn't. You have to live with that,
so do I.
JACK
You want me to make you feel better?
It wasn't your fault. I don't blame
you.
JONAS
If I could go back and change what happened,
I would do that. (Jack presses the button
again) But I can't. All I can do is
try to change what happens from now
on. I don't want you to exonerate me.
I just want to be given the opportunity
to prove that I can make a difference.
The door finally opens, and Jack steps in the elevator, closing
it without saying a word. Jonas looks disappointed, and walks
down the hall.
JACK
(Knocking on hammond's door) You wanted
to see me, Sir?
HAMMOND
I know this is not what you wanted to
heard, but part of the deal to get the
Stargate from the Russians involved
agreeing to let one of their officers
join SG-1.
JACK
(Looks disgusted) This is the thanks
I get for saving the world again?
HAMMOND
I'm sorry, Jack. You're going to have
to learn to live with this.
JACK
Sir, can't we just throw them a bone?
Give them their own unit. They'd be
happy with that, wouldn't they?
HAMMOND
What about SG-1?
JACK
Actually, General ... I've already chosen
our new team member.
Sam , Jack and Teal'C are on the ramp preparing to go thru the
gate.
HAMMOND
(Coming in the room) Good luck, Colonel!
JACK
Thank you, Sir.
Jonas comes running in, wearing the same green fatigues as the
rest, but instead of a baseball hat, he's wearing a helmet!
JONAS
How do I look? >
SAM
Uh ... you might want to lose the helmet
. (Jack looks at her, and motions 'No'
with his hands.)
JACK
Good guess on the green.
JONAS
Thanks.
HAMMOND
SG-1, you have a go.
JACK
Thank you, Sir.
They line up on the gate. Jonas puts on his baseball hat. Jack
smiles at Jonas, and they walk up the ramp then thru the gate
together.
THE END!
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