Episode Thirteen: Past Problems

[lee]

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"Congratulations, Dr. Science. You've discovered our disadvantage." Bradley snidely replied, Lee's eyes narrowing at the cadet. Tim - who had also known Dale from back when he was with the SGA, seemed just as shocked as Lee, "Good idea we need to get out of here or get help," before he went up to the Ori Prior and began speaking, "Sir are you the former Major Schreyer?" he asked, "because I think you are MIA right now?"

“I am still Dale Schreyer, I was blinded back then as all of you are now let origin show you the path back to the light.” Dale replied to Tim as he took a phrase from the book of origin. “Do not fear the Ori.”
"This is wrong on so many bloody levels..." Lee whispered to himself, as Dale tried to communicate with the locals - but was as unsuccessful as most of the Cadets.
"Sir, Ma'am," Kenith said from behind cover. "Looks like this is just the first contact stage; good news for us because it's unlikely there's an invasion force waiting to swoop in. But, if he leaves, I think we all know he'll more than mention our presence to those at the ranch, and we could be in for one hell of a fight."

O'Malley glanced over as he spoke, ready for whatever was thrown at them next.
He could handle snow. He could handle a little wanker who managed to push him into the snow. But could he handle a prior teacher of his as a slave of a group that wanted Universal dominance? Now that was a new one...

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[dale]

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Dale watched the confusion that was happening around him it was of course first contact with these people though Dale didn’t know that these people didn’t speak any English at all if he knew that he would have come prepared though he wasn’t informed about it nor did he aspect the cadets presence on the planet as well they would prove difficult to get around with though they would learn their place soon enough. Gripping the staff in his left hand more tightly Dale looked at each one of the cadets there where some new faces since the time he was their instructor he shook his head at his own blindness back then though things would be much better in the long run now his eyes where fully woken to the truth. Still falling silent as he surveyed the cadets he could only recognize a couple of the cadets who he taught Lee O’Malley brother to Will who he had worked with many times when he was in the delta site and Tim who’s father worked at the delta site; the other cadets seemed new though it didn’t really matter to Dale in the long run he would return to the Ori base with some solders with him soon then maybe that old fool that was the village elder would understand him properly.

Turning away from the cadets Dale stepped towards the village elder and looked straight at him. “If you don’t understand me soon I will send word back to the Ori fleet to come and destroy this world. We do not stand for those who do not accept origin and those who do not accept the Ori’s teachings are evil.” Dale explained to the village elder as he told of another phrase from the book of origin he turned away from the old man and glared at the cadets he wondered what their next move would be though wouldn’t be surprised if they where already making a plan right now though nothing Dale had to stay on top of things in case they got out of hand. Walking back towards the cadets Dale grinned as he stopped still only a bit away from the group. “I will give this people one more chance before I leave this world and return with a fleet to destroy it; then we’ll move on.” Dale explained loud enough so everyone could here soon he would up the ante though he wanted to see what the cadets could come up with first.

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[Kenith Simmons]

OOC: Commanders seem to have disappeared, so I'll just move us along

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In the village square, 'The Prior Formally Known as Dale' continued to spill forth the religious dogma of the Book of Origin. The cadets who'd been caught out in the open stood among the growing numbers of villagers, who were gathering in droves to hear the Prior's tails. Although he was not speaking their native language, everything else about the way he spoke and carried himself cried out divine power, and this was not lost on the simple commoners.

The cadets in hiding were startled by Major Steele, who had moved stealthily to their positions. "Don't think you guys need me to tell you this isn't part of the training?" He whispered, trying to lighten the mood but still maintain a watchful eye on the Prior. "No sir," Kenith replied. The Ori were a pest all over the known galaxy, a pest the SGC and all their allies in all their might and glory couldn't seem to maintain. There was seldom chance the SGA would have exposed these cadets to such a threat intentionally.

"We need to get work to the SGC," Steel continued. "Simmons, O'Malley, get back to the gate and give command a sitrep, we'll keep him occupied here until the calvary arrives." He unstrapped his GDO from his arm and tossed it to Lee. "And for God's sake," he added. "Don't get seen!" With a sheepish nod, the cadets ducked out the back of the building and toward the outskirts of town. One clear, they broke into an almost run, making their way back to the gate as quickly as possible.

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[Adam "Sly" Collier]

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Listening to Major Steele's briefing, Collier nodded in agreement. The majority of these cadets hadn't even come close to a serious combat scenario, let alone the real thing ... and none, even him, had gone up against a being with superpowers. Leaning close to Shannon, the Cadet Major whispered without moving his lips, "We need to split off ... a distraction is just what we need. You keep an eye out here - and under no circumstances should you go after me. No matter what happens." Without waiting for a response, Adam back-pedaled though the village and took off into the woods.

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[Kenith Simmons]

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Approaching Stargate

Acting on their orders from Major Steele, Kenith and Lee moved through the trees toward the Stargate, keeping a good pace but also being wary to stay out of sight. The MO of the Priors was well laid out - they'd 'meet and greet' the villages on their first visit, offer them the book of origin, and leave to give them time to think about it. Their second visit, usually back up with troops and ships in orbit, was to see the villagers response. If they were in favor of adopting the religion, all was fine, but if they rejected it, destruction and death followed. What this meant from the cadets was that thankfully the Prior would be here alone without support, but still, it paid to act on the safe side and stay out of sight.

Cutting through the foliage, they wove their way toward the gate, making sure to avoid the main trading route which linked the village with the gate. They encountered no traders on their journey, and spotted none of the frequent hunting parties which patrolled the forest. It seemed every man and his dog had been summoned to the village to hear was their visitor had to say for himself.

Breaking through into the clearing which housed the gate, the two unarmed cadets quickly moved to the DHD. Kenith began to punch in the coordinates for Earth while Lee took watch, and they the wormhole was established, the more senior Cadet O'Malley informed the SGC of their situation, while Kenith took watch duty.

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[Shannon "Angel" Meyers]

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Shannon didn’t lean in when Collier spoke. The cadet just listened to him giving a thumb’s up out of the eyes of anyone but the two. As he faded back into the woods, the young woman kept her guard up as split in the opposite direction of those heading towards the gate. Wavering with her hands, a few followed to keep an eye on things while the others tried to dial out. However, she did continue to watch up front for the apparent show that the major was about to put on. He could tell her not to interfere, but he never said that she couldn’t watch.

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[lee]

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Lee tried not to show the unease that the situation was causing him, across his face. Clenching his jaw slightly, he watched as Prior Dale (both meanings true) continued his Ori-ness, feeling a twinge of a chill, when Prior Dale's eyes landed upon O'Malley for just a moment.
"Don't think you guys need me to tell you this isn't part of the training?" Steel whispered, before pausing, "We need to get work to the SGC," he continued. "Simmons, O'Malley, get back to the gate and give command a sitrep, we'll keep him occupied here until the calvary arrives." He unstrapped his GDO from his arm and tossed it to Lee. "And for God's sake," he added. "Don't get seen!"
Exchanging a brief glance with Simmons, the two cadets silently made their way back to the gate. Without much trouble, the two Cadets made their way through the gate - Lee informing them of the...incident, as Kenith kept watch.

Not leaving out any-one detail, Lee explained everything he could remember, taking a deep breath so that his accident wouldn't grow too thick as he spoke.
Let's hope we're not too late...

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[Kenith Simmons]

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With the report filed to the SGC, it was only a manner of minutes before a response came forth, in the form of SG-12, a USMC team assigned to the SGC. The team leader, Major Hadden and his XO - Lieutenant McKenzie - were first to exit the gate, followed by Conway and Stevens, two non-commissioned officers. Having secured the perimeter they joined the cadets. "This was such a good neighborhood too," McKenzie jested, as Conway introduced himself and explained the plan.

Briefed and brought up to the speed, the two Cadets tailed the Marine team to the edge of the village. Directing them to where Major Steele and a majority of the cadets were concealed, the Marines split up, with Hadden and Stevens joining Major Steel, while McKenzie and Conway circled around the village. "Distraction, and fire support if it comes to it," Hadden explained.


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Having linked back up the cadets, Lee, Kenith and SG-12 prepared themselves. The Anti-Prior device was still a relatively experimental technology, and while it had been fielded successfully in the past, there was always the possibility Dale's knowledge of the device - which he would have learned about during his time with the SGC - would allow him to better overcome it's affects.

With fingers crossed, the device was activated, and theoretically, Dale's powers were neutralized. Placing all their faith in the technological competence of Earth, SG-12 and the cadets moved in to make the arrest.

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OOC: Time to wrap! Final posts everyone!

[Shannon "Angel" Meyers]

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Shannon continued to move quietly through small brushes unnoticed from anyone. Tactical fighting and stealth movements were a favorite course the naval officer enjoyed during her training and enabled her to acquire some pretty decent catlike maneuvers. She wasn’t a trained professional, but ongoing training and continuing workouts in the gym provided the young woman with the tenacity to keep herself unseen from most people. Her eyes diverted around keeping a close watchful look for anything out of the ordinary. The main focus was to make sure Collier was safe. He could have ordered them not to interfere, but Shannon was a hardnosed officer and as stubborn as her father.

The other team should have made it through and disabled the Ori, or Dale as he was once known as, but these things could never be certain. The device was probably still in its testing stages and if it worked, they would soon find out. Her body was hidden amongst a large tree, bearing a strange resemblance to a sequoia, the largest trees found in California. Those California Redwoods could reach heights and diameters that made her body look miniscule in comparison. Well hidden, the young cadet watched and waited. The other cadets were already making their moves surrounding the underlying area readying for capture. It was only a matter of time to see if the device worked as it was programmed to do. But again, her thoughts were on her commander.

No one gets left behind.

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OOC: Feel free to NPC Shannon if we are moving to the gate and getting out. I don’t mind if we need to wrap up the storyline. Just don’t hurt her. >>

[Kenith Simmons]

OOC: No idea where everyone else is might as well wrap it and move on; hopefully we have more activity next episode!

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With lightning fast speed, the assault team - SG-12 - moved in to make the arrest. Weapons high and ready, they converged on the village square from two directions, cutting off the two main escape routes from the village. Supported by the cadets, which they'd issued weapons too, the off-world team barreled toward 'Dale', locals scattering in their wake. As the Prior noticed their approach and waved his staff in their direction, Kenith mentally braced himself mentally and physically for what was about to happen next.

During lectures, he'd head of the mystic powers of the Ori, and had seen battlefield footage of their feats. Throwing men around like rag dolls, deflecting weapons fire with bizarre enemy shields, and reading the mind of enemies were all the day in the life of a Prior. To Kenith, these four brave soldiers were rushing headlong toward their death.

That was, until they reached 'Dale' unaffected by his powers, and drove him into the ground with a solid tackle.

If Kenith was surprised by the events that had just unfounded, he didn't want to imagine the confusion going through the Prior's mind. Thanks to the Earth anti-Prior technology, his mind powers had been blocked, and he was for the time being rendered as 'normal' as the next person. With the element of surprise on their side, SD-12 effected the arrest, and dragging the Prior to the ground, led him toward the gate.

"While the Ori will notice when he doesn't return, the delay will give us enough time to move these people off-world to somewhere much safer. When the Ori turn up, they'll be none the wiser," Major Hadden said as his team moved the prisoner from the confines of the village. "Good job Cadets." Together with Major Steele, SG-12 and their newest prisoner, SGA-1 and 3 made their way back toward the gate.

So much for diplomacy...

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