Chapter 78 (1/2)

Atlantis

In the conference room of the ancient city sat Mr. Woolsey and the Travelers delegation. In the past the two groups had been uneasy allies. Being one of the more advanced races in Pegasus the Tauri hoped to find a useful ally in the war with the Wraith. The Travelers in return hoped to advance their technology as cheaply as possible.

”Mr. Woolsey we have fought together in the past against a common enemy in the Asurans. The Wraith are also a shared enemy between our two people and every other human in this galaxy. This fight would be greatly simplified if you would simply equip my people with ancient technology” stated Larrin.

”Technology transfer is not on the table I'm afraid” replied Woolsey.

”You want my people to fight this battle for you but you won't share technology that isn't even really yours” smiled Larrin,

”We are not seeking to have you fight this war for us. Case in point we have been prosecuting this war almost single handedly since our arrival in Pegasus. On the second point you're incorrect. The ancients called our planet home for many millions of years before their arrival in this galaxy, we are currently allies of the ascended ancients, and this technology was left for our later use” smoothly replied Woolsey.

”Then just what is it your people are offering us” demanded Larrin.

”We have a sizeable fleet of our own in this galaxy that can further assure the safety of your people. You also would have the aid and assistance of our people in the building of permanent planetary colonies. Beyond that what is it you're hoping for” asked Woolsey.

”I only want what is best for my people. Surely you understand that. I'll compromise. Provide two vessels like the ancient vessel we lost and you'll have your alliance” countered Larrin.

”Ah yes, your ancient vessel. Its destruction is regrettable, but those behind the root cause of its destruction have been dealt with and are no longer in this galaxy. Again this goes back to technology transfer and that simply is off the table” replied Woolsey.

”My people need vessels. Without them we will be forced to offload more and more of our people on planets where they are at risk” answered Larrin.