The Asgard Conundrum - Page 3

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satnamboll SFM Nugget Realname: Satnam Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 123 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The Asgard Conundrum The prior had been chanting, for nigh on 12 hours. The robes kept him warm, and he longed to return home, to be amongst his people. But the gods called him to duty, and he would ensure that these unbelievers would either convert, or be put to the sword. Evil could not be allowed to exist, no matter... Click here to read the entire article

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By satnamboll on 03-29-2007, 04:17 PM

hello everybody!!

glad to see feedback..i always love it..
sorry to take so long with updates..it's been verified that the car accident i had has pretty much knocked out a disc in my lower back..very painful..real pain in the behind..so updates will be slow..
apologies to everybody about this..
i do have an update for you now..so please enjoy..

satnam

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By satnamboll on 03-29-2007, 04:24 PM

Sam arrived back on the Asgard warship, and said thanks to Thor, before walking to the next room. She noted that the guards were still pointing their weapons at the clones, who were somewhat subdued, and sitting rather quietly. She walked back into the room with the others, and saw that everybody except for General O’Neill had left. Jack was sitting down, scribbling on the table. Except he was using his finger, and there was no paper.
“Sir, why are you using your finger to scribble on the table?”
“Carter. It’s because everybody took everything, and left me with nothing except my imagination. So, I am imagining using a pen, and imagining that there is actually paper on the table, which I am scribbling on. Wow, nice picture huh?”
Sam didn’t know what to say. Jack got up, and walked over to her. “So, what happened?”
“Well sir, I’ve got the locations of the Naquadah and Trinium ore deposits. I’ll be sending them over to the Odyssey in a little while. Then we’ll beam the ore up, and check it out before paying Baal anything.”
“Good to hear. What else did you ask for?”
“Lot’s of tech stuff sir. We really need lots of tech stuff.” She kind of smiled, and then stopped.
“Carter, I hope you didn’t mind me swinging by the other day. I just wanted to keep an eye on you and make sure that you were okay.”
Suddenly Sam’s heart began beating faster. She didn’t know what to do.
“Carter?”
“Sorry sir. Thanks for swinging by. It made me feel much better.” She smiled, and this time Jack knew that she meant it.
“Good. I guess were done here then.”
“Yes sir.” Carter felt like a little girl, with her heart beating faster.
They both stood there, and the situation was quite uncomfortable. Jack spoke up first.
“I hate being your CO.” He walked out of the room, leaving Sam alone. She held onto her tablet machine a little tighter than usual. She then moved after the General, but when she looked at the room where Thor was, there was nobody there, except for Thor. It seemed as though the clone prisoners had been beamed away. Where to, she wasn’t sure. She walked up to Thor.
“Hello Samantha Carter.”
“Hey Thor. Where did everybody go?”
“O’Neill asked me to beam the prisoners to the newly constructed holding facilities on the SGC moon base. We are currently orbiting the moon. Do you wish to be transferred to the moon base also?”
“Please. Thanks Thor, I’ll see you later.”
Sam disappeared in a flash of white light.
O’Neill walked back into the room, once Sam had left. He walked over to Thor.
“That was hard.”
“I understand that according to your military regulations, fraternising with those in your command is frowned upon?”
“Yep. I just don’t know what to do Thor. Any ideas?”
“Perhaps you should retire? It would make things far more easy.”
“Yeah, I’m thinking about it. Maybe after the Ori have been dealt with, and the Wraith.”
“Maybe. Are there any others who know of this difficult situation?”
“Teal’c. I don’t really hide anything from him. And the president of the United States. I don’t really know who else might know.”
“It is not my place to tell you what to do O’Neill. But if you continue on this path, something untoward may happen, and you both may suffer.”
“Concerned buddy?”
“Of course. I am closer to SG1 than any other humans on earth. You have saved my life a number of times, and my race. You have never hesitated in risking your own lives for the lives of my people, or for any others you have chosen to fight for. It would bring a great sadness to me should you any of SG1 suffer needlessly. As you have said, when all this is over, perhaps you would retire, allowing you to pursue this difficult situation with Samantha Carter.”
Jack was thinking hard about this. “We’d all be pretty sad to see anything happen to you either buddy. Sometimes you go away for so long, we get concerned. But then we do have Kvasir and Hermiod. Always sources of entertainment. You’re right. When all this is done, and we no longer have anything to worry about, then I’ll definitely retire, and take Sam out. And definitely pursue this. I’ve waited too long.”
“You are also not getting any younger O’Neill.”
Jack looked back at Thor. “Gee, thanks buddy. Now that we have sorted this out, and made future plans, let’s discuss the prisoners.”

The warship moved out of moon orbit, taking up a position somewhere else in the solar system, near the asteroid belt. The other Asgard ships were there, along with the captured Ha’tak’s. There were quite a few 302 craft patrolling the area. The warship carrying Thor and O’Neill came to rest near the research station.
“Well, I have to admit, this sure is a sight huh buddy?”
“Please elaborate.”
“From when I first stumbled through the gate, to the planet Othalla, in the galaxy of Ida. Where I met the other Asgard. Things were so different back then.”
“My people were quite surprised when you came through the gate, with the knowledge of the ancient database unfurling inside your mind. It was more of a surprise that such information could be uploaded into your brain. We thought it too primitive.”
Jack looked at Thor. “I guess we surprised you huh?”
“Yes O’Neill. You did. And we are still surprised, even now. Especially taking into account that you were able to destroy a massively superior fleet only with what you had. It would appear that warfare is the domain of the humans.”
“Could you, um elaborate on that please?”
“For the many years that we have studied your race, and your history, we had made several conclusions. That you like fighting each other. The progress of your species accelerates during times of war far faster than anything we have ever seen previously. Unlike the ancients, your first evolution, you are far more cunning, secretive, and counter productive to almost everything that goes on around you. And yet it is this very skill that has kept you alive during the many years of gate travel and in conflict against the Goa'uld and others. The way you were able to deal with our nemesis, the replicators, also pleasantly surprised us. However, all our previous conclusions about your race have been sufficiently challenged to warrant a change in opinion.”
“Really?”
“Yes. That we should prepare your race for galactic assimilation. When the time comes, you will take your place as the fifth race. Should you succeed then as you have done so now, I have no doubt that your race will live on forever.”
Jack was speechless. He actually understood what Thor was saying. He walked over to Thor, and knelt down before him. “Thanks buddy. That really does mean a lot.” He put his hand on Thor’s shoulder, and smiled.
“Perhaps we should continue now with our mission?” Thor was always to the point.
“Sure. Why not?” Jack got up and walked towards the wall, as he could see through to the ships.
Moments later, they both beamed over to the station, which was inside the asteroid.
Thor and Jack both walked over to the sentries, who let them through. As soon as they entered the room, Jack could see a wall filled with monitors. There were many operators, moving to and fro.
“How long did it take you to put this together buddy?”
“The initial excavations took several days. After that, the base was built very quickly. We merely beamed the parts together, and your personnel worked very quickly to put everything in the correct order. All in all, two weeks.”
Jack was impressed. He was surprised when the IOA agreed to pretty much everything Thor said and also worked to ensure his recommendations were put into place. He liked it when Thor made them listen. He smiled.
“I have found the camera O’Neill.” Thor had moved away whilst Jack was deep in thought to an Asgard console that protruded from the wall. There was a single large screen directly in front. Jack moved forwards.
“How far has Teal’c gotten with the interrogation?”
“In the last three hours, I must confess that we have been very surprised by his progress. His ability to obtain information is astonishing.”
Jack looked at Thor. Was he envious? Oh well, no matter. “Has he gotten anything useful so far?”
“From the audio logs, Baal has confessed to many transgressions against the free Jaffa. However, he has also mentioned that he is part of a bigger plan.”
“Another illusion of grandeur? Man, they just won’t stop.”
“I believe this one O’Neill. You should read this.”
Jack moved forward, and took a look. His facial expression changed completely. He looked at the screen, and watched Teal’c torture Baal using a pain stick. Baal was in excruciating agony, and was visibly screaming. Jack knew that the stick wasn’t the only thing that Teal’c had wanted to try. He wasn’t a fan of torture, but this was something that had to be done. Or so he kept on telling himself.
Thor was silent at the action of the screen. He too did not believe torture would ever yield anything really useful. But there was a time limit in place. The confessions were coming out thick and fast. The most interesting one was this so called part of something bigger.
“Hey guys.”
Thor remained at the console, and Jack turned around. “Daniel. You having fun watching this?”
“Actually I got bored after ten minutes.” Daniel had his hands in his pockets.
“Hello Daniel Jackson.” Thor turned around.
“Hey Thor. You doing okay?”
“I am quite well. This interrogation is quite detailed.” Thor went back to the console, as something beeped.
“You watched for ten minutes?”
“Yes Jack. I did. And I got sick of it. That’s why I’m walking around now.”
“But ten minutes?”
“Okay. I was mainly translating whatever was coming out. Nothing much else. And you’d be surprised at what came out.”
“Yeah, I just read it on Thor’s console. I knew he was planning something.”
“Forseti told me that the bait had been taken.”
“All we need do now is wait until all the pieces come together.” Jack turned back to look at the screen. Teal’c was being merciless with that stick. Baal fell unconscious. Teal’c kicked him, to make sure he wasn’t playing. Satisfied, he walked back to the door, where it opened, and he walked through.
Jack walked round, to see him. “How’s it going Teal’c?”
“Rather well O’Neill. I have been extracting much information.” He put the pain stick down, and picked up a towel. He wiped the glistening sweat from his hands and arms. He placed the towel back onto its peg. “I believe there is a conspiracy O’Neill.”
Jack didn’t seem surprised. He raised his eye brows. “Another one? Well, this should be interesting.”
“This clone told me that the real Baal is attempting to take control of the Odyssey, so that he may gain the intergalactic hyperdrive. This way, he and the clones can retreat to another, unknown galaxy, where they may begin their empire anew. No doubt they intend to steal everything they can.” He looked back at the interrogation room, and the look of disgust was evident on his face.
“Well, now that we know, I’m sure we can put something together to thwart that plan.”
Teal’c looked at Jack. “Do you have a plan O’Neill?”
“Yes. I do. It requires using the Odyssey as bait, and lots of other stuff. But we might just pull this off. Of course you get to beat up on another Baal. That enough for you?”
Teal’c smiled and bowed his head. “I am grateful O’Neill. I did not think I would be granted such favourable work.”
“Well, I hate doing it. Daniel would rather watch you do it. Carter just laughed, and besides, nobody does it with such panache like you do. So, it had to be you.”
Teal’c smiled. “I am flattered that you believe me better at interrogation than yourself O’Neill.”
Jack looked at Teal’c. “I never said you were better. I said I hated doing it.” Jack started walking away.
“Regardless, the insinuation was there O’Neill. You believe me to be a better interrogator than yourself.” He began walking after Jack.
The guards in the corridor walked inside the room, and retrieved Baal. He was in no shape to offer any resistance. They dumped his body into a nearby cell, and locked it, before taking positions outside.

Jack was still arguing with Teal’c, when they came around the corner. Daniel was standing there. “I was wondering what took you so long.”
“O’Neill confessed that I am a better interrogator than he is.” Teal’c was smiling.
“Jack? You confessed? What took you so long?”
“For the last time, I did not confess.”
“Who confessed?” Carter walked around the corner.
“O’Neill confessed to me that I was the better interrogator.” Teal’c smiled and walked towards Sam.
She smiled. “Really? Wow. That must have taken some courage sir.” She laughed.
Jack wasn’t happy and pulled a grumpy face. “I’m going to get something to eat.” And then he walked off down another corridor.
“Does he know where the mess hall is?” Daniel enquired.
“I believe not Daniel Jackson.” Teal’c smiled. Daniel and Sam shook their heads, and with Teal’c they went after the general.

Back on the Asgard warship

The console beep alerted Thor, who had beamed back to the ship. There was a message from Forseti. The display activated.
“Thor. We have a problem.”
“What is it Forseti?”
“I have noticed that the bait has been taken, but I am suspicious that Baal will perhaps make certain arrangements. I have noticed odd subspace echoes along the frequencies that he used during the failed attack.”
“Have you been able to determine their purpose?”
“No. I suspect he is attempting to signal other segments of his fleet. Something different, more subtle perhaps.”
“Perhaps. Until we know more, we should maintain combat readiness. Our vessels must have their shields raised at all times, and we should only beam the people that we know onto our vessels. In the event that such an event renders our defences null and void, we should prepare a surprise just in case.”
“I have the perfect idea Thor. If you will allow me leeway?”
“Given. Ensure that all vessels are updated. I will speak to you soon.” The display switched off and Thor had an uneasy feeling that something bad might happen. He raised his vessels shields, and activated all internal and external defence programs. Trillions of calculations per millisecond were performed by the computer core of his vessel. Primary, secondary and tertiary defences were activated. The main weapons would remain offline. For the moment. He activated the chair defences as well. Personal shields would spring into life, the moment a foreign life sign or object was detected. Anti-intrusion computer programs ran through the systems of the ship.

Back on the research station

“Sir, sensors can no longer detect the Asgard ships.” The operator looked towards Major Davis, who had arrived a little while ahead of General O’Neill. He was collecting information to show him, but decided to swing by the control room first.
“What did you pick up before you lost sensor contact with the Asgard ships?”
“The sensors picked up the shields going up sir. On all the Asgard ships. And then they just seemed to disappear from our screens.” He looked towards Major Davis.
“Okay. We know the Asgard have sensor cloaking technology. I doubt the cameras around this facility will pick them up even if we zoom in. I’m more concerned with their shields being raised. Notify the SGC of what has happened. I’ll go and alert the General. Alert all guards, seal all entrances to and from this base with triple security. Activate the TER systems. I don’t want to take any chances.” Before he walked away, the red lights on the base went on. He walked towards the mess hall, where he knew the General would be.

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By <ORI> on 03-29-2007, 09:57 PM

great update, cant wait for more

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By ronmcd1076 on 04-03-2007, 12:59 AM

Positively amazing. Where can I buy the book, lol. Seriously looking forward to future updates. Keep up the good work.

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By Wilson359 on 04-04-2007, 12:34 AM

Indeed. More! More!

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By satnamboll on 05-01-2007, 07:50 PM

hello everybody

just to let you know that i am beavering away on the next segments of this story. coincidentally, i would be happy to put it in book format, if there was enough demand (hint hint) and if i could get a licence to freelance the stories (not so much hint hint as impossible almost..)
however, the next parts are coming along nicely..i'm just making sure that the spell checks are going ahead nicely etc...
glad to know that this story is liked..it's only one of many in a massive universe, and it follows on to my own virtual series (sort of)...it does all connect..when it's done you'll see..

anyhow, time to get back to typing..despite the carpal tunnel issues..

thank you!

satnam

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By DeceptiveOne on 05-01-2007, 10:16 PM

Although I haven't finished reading to the end of what you've given so far, this is an excellent piece of work. I look forward to reading it when i get more time.

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By ronmcd1076 on 05-22-2007, 06:36 AM

How's the progress coming? I'm really looking forward to an update.

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By satnamboll on 05-23-2007, 12:08 AM

Hello!!!

I am posting up update soon. My carpal tunnel needs to be operated on, and work is also an issue, not to mention university study and family life..
I am currently spell checking what i have written so far, and making sure it makes sense..about 2 days..
please bear with me...some nice twists coming up...

satnam

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By satnamboll on 05-23-2007, 06:06 PM

Hello everybody!!

A small update for you to read..i've done all the spell checking etc..hope you like it..satnam

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