Stargate: Continuum Page #4

The timeline was altered

by one of our enemies.

The System Lord, Ba'al.

You talked about him at some length.

Because he's a very real threat.

According to your own story,

it's been 70 years

since the timeline was changed.

If all this is part of some plan,

where is he?

Man has a point.

Okay, if his plan was to take over Earth,

he would first have to reestablish a

power base with the other System Lords.

Now, that wouldn't be easy.

Now, if his plan died with him, then...

Or he's still in the process

of establishing his power,

and it's just a matter of time.

This is as far as we're willing to go.

In exchange for signing

a non-disclosure agreement,

you'll be given identities,

a place to live in different parts

of the country, for obvious reasons.

And you better behave yourself in public,

otherwise you'll end up on the front page

of The Enquirer.

Sir, please don't do this.

The decision has been made

at the highest level.

I'm sure that, in time,

your advice will be welcome.

If and when the Navy

gets this stargate up and running,

you can come aboard as consultants,

but you will never, ever, be allowed

to step through that thing.

You're afraid we're going

to try and repair the timeline.

Oh, you've made that intention

abundantly clear...

- Because we have a responsibility.

- But you don't have the right!

If you were to succeed,

events in the lives of thousands,

if not millions of people,

would never have happened!

My goodness, people,

the arrogance of what you're asking us

to help you do is mind-boggling!

Maybe if I wasn't woken

in the middle of the night

and flown to Alaska,

I might be more like the kind,

sympathetic former general

you were hoping I'd be, but trust me,

if you lived in this timeline...

We'd want it to stay the way it is.

Now, if you'll excuse me,

I'd like to go back to my wife

and my very pleasant retirement.

And you all have new lives to begin.

They're ready to board the aircraft!

It was a pleasure meeting all of you.

Yeah.

It truly was.

At no time are you to make contact

by any means

with Mr. Jackson or Ms. Carter

without prior authorization.

Any such attempt will be seen

as a breach of this agreement,

and you will be remanded in custody...

You will be provided a suitable

home, vehicle, and a living allowance,

which may be augmented without penalty

should you choose to seek employment

in any field other than the following:

- astrophysics, aerospace, engineering...

- At no time may you discuss, write,

or otherwise communicate the matters

and/or events

as stated in this agreement

with any person

other than your authorized contact.

Is that clear, Dr. Jackson?

Dr. Jackson?

Yeah, I'm sorry.

This is the place.

I guess it is.

- Do you need help getting out?

- No, I think I can handle it.

Keep the change.

How's it going, Cam?

Hey, Mrs... Heather. Heather.

Caught myself this time.

- Finally.

- Yeah. Yes, ma'am.

So, when do we get to go for a ride?

Well, I'm going to take it

for a road-trip test drive,

so maybe when I get back.

I'll hold you to that. Come on.

Oh, damn, that's trouble.

Can I help you, son?

Oh... I apologize for the intrusion.

I spent some time here when I was a kid.

What's the name?

Mitchell. Cam Mitchell.

I've lived here over 35 years.

- Really? Who was here before that?

- Hendersons.

Harry and Lorna.

Oh, so you knew Harry?

Yeah.

I was just a boy,

but they were nice people.

Look, I know this is weird,

but do you mind if I go inside?

I have an image of the place

that I can't quite shake.

Well, what the hell,

I'm not doing anything.

Come on.

Hello, Dr. Jackson?

Yes, I'm sorry I'm calling so late.

I'm calling from the States, and...

Well, I've stayed in that hotel myself

a number of times,

and I just thought that you might...

Well, because I wanted

to tell you something.

That you're right.

About everything, about the pyramids,

about what the glyphs said

about aliens visiting Earth.

Everything.

It doesn't matter who I am.

Let's just say I'm someone

who believes in your work,

and you should, too.

No, no, no, I do. I really do. I...

You have to have more faith

in yourself, Dr. Jackson.

Hello?

Hello?

Put me through

to your commanding officer.

Tell him it's Colonel Carter.

I need to speak to him now.

Mr. Mitchell?

this stunning footage

just in from our affiliate station...

Son, you'll want to see this.

...alleged alien craft

pursued by an Air Force F-16

illustrates just how close they came

to both the White House

and several treasured national monuments

before climbing out of range

of the pursuing fighter.

We're hearing reports

of confirmed sightings

from all across Europe and Asia as well.

According to White House sources,

there has been no communication

from these vessels,

but neither have they taken

overtly hostile action.

The President has called for calm,

but we are told our armed forces

are on high alert.

Hello?

Sam!

This is so great.

I was just thinking about you guys.

I thought by now they'd at least allow us

to see each other,

but every time I...

No, I don't have a TV. Why?

Bring in the prisoner.

Well done, Teal'c.

It is my honor to serve Lord Ba'al.

Yes, it is. But generations from now,

they will speak of Master Teal'c of Chulak,

First Prime of Ba'al,

first leader of the free Jaffa nation.

Shol'va.

Apophis,

last of the System Lords

to stand against me.

What have you to say

to your new sovereign?

May your reign last days

and your death, years.

That's actually rather good, isn't it?

Did you plan to say that

when you walked in?

Or was it just off the top of your head?

My lord, Cronus hails us.

Clean this up.

Lord Ba 'al, the squadron

of Al'kesh

that you ordered to the Tau'ri

have reported.

It is as you promised.

They number in the billions,

and they are defenseless.

Excellent.

You may reveal the coordinates

to the rest of the fleet.

We shall leave on my order.

As you wish.

There is a god standing here

with wet hands.

Teal'c, you may tell your warriors

that their dream of freedom

is one step closer.

I shall, my lord.

- Well?

- I am in awe of your accomplishment.

You have predicted every move

of your enemies

and fulfilled every

promise to your allies.

Ra, Nirrti, Cronus, Zipacna,

all once-powerful System Lords, and now,

they all serve you.

They serve us, my queen.

- I am truly privileged.

- I know.

I can't help myself.

There is no nation on this earth

that does not share in our resolve

to defend our world.

Until we give them something more

to talk about,

they're going to play

this speech to death.

What about the Russians or the Chinese?

Are they hearing anything?

There's been no response of any kind

from the alien craft, sir.

We've tried every frequency there is.

Why would they come all the way

from wherever the hell it is

they came from,

fly around with a bunch of F-16s

on their asses for half a day,

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