Chapter 74 (1/2)

Cheyenne Mountain SGC

”Thank you all for coming today. I'm Doctor Daniel Jackson” began Daniel.

”Did you call us here to make one of those horrible instructional video's to cover Destiny” asked Chloe.

”You didn't like those? Well no one really did. And no that isn't why you have been called here today” replied Daniel.

After exchanged glances Greer and Volker both laughed quietly. Turning to face Chloe Lt. James mouthed the words 'smooth move' silently. With the touch of a button Daniel brought up a photo of Borealis.

”What you see before you is the ancient city ship Borealis, sister ship to Atlantis. After recovery and extensive repair she is now in full working order. It is our intention to return Borealis to the Pegasus galaxy to operate in conjunction with Atlantis. Any questions so far” asked Daniel.

Looking in awe at the city ship all sat at the table silently. With rapt attention they eagerly looked to Jackson to continue.

”You may ask yourself why you're here. You're here because of your unique experience aboard an ancient ship, your knowledge of ancient systems, and your will to adapt and overcome in the face of adversity. As you all know I'm not a military officer. My assignment is to lead the Borealis expedition. With that I'm hoping I can convince the doctors in the audience to join my science staff, and the military service members to join in my military contingent with later assignment to off world teams. Are you following me so far” asked Daniel.

”Why isn't Dr. Rush here” asked Park.

”Or Eli” asked Brody.

”Oh yeah, him. I recruited Dr. Rush into the program, but he is now and will be for some time tied up with deciphering the data found aboard Destiny. Also, I really didn't want to mix him with McKay. As for Eli he is currently off world on another assignment” answered Daniel.

A number of quiet laughs erupted from the gathered crowd around the conference table. A shy of relief was felt all around about a program with no Rush.