Chapter 83 (1/2)

Boreala (Borealis new planet)

After coming to rest on the gentle surface of the planet Borealis would call home the expedition set about taking care of the odds and ends of their arrival. Jumpers were deployed to the submerged drilling platform far beneath the ocean's surface. Bringing the station fully online would take several days as drilling had yet to commence but automated systems would ensure that was done. The umbilical tethering the city ship and the station was attached in the mean time to allow for power transfer once drilling was finished.

Accompanied by Mr. Woolsey to make introductions Daniel was currently off world. For the next three days Daniel would be introduced to off world allies as well as the council of the Coalition of Planets. During this time teams from Atlantis came aboard Borealis to update the city's database to reflect the current state of affairs in the Pegasus galaxy. This would greatly aid the new expedition in the selection of an official alpha site for emergency use. While information was updated Borealis assumed command of the newly orbited constellation of defense satellites within their home system. Rodney McKay used this time to update the macro he originally wrote while aboard Atlantis. This macro would enable Borealis access to the McKay/Carter intergalactic gate bridge, midway station, and a power efficient route of resupply.

After an intensive scan of the planet with Borealis's sensor array jumpers deployed around the planet. Some of these jumpers conducted familiarization flights of new pilots, others studied the landmasses of their new home, and further more shuttled back and forth between the landmass nearest the city ship delivering materials to set up on world farming operations.

In the coming days an exploration schedule would be devised for the newly formed SG teams. Each department would play a role in this schedules creation, from botany to ancient systems study. As per the norm the military contingent would provide security for each off world team.

Standing on the east pier the city Lt. Scott and Master Sergeant Greer looked out over the blue ocean, enjoying the sun and the salt air. The two men relished their new assignment and marveled at how things had changed since their time on Destiny.

”We've come a long way” sighed Scott.

”That we did, but it's good to finally have some sunshine” laughed Greer.

”Oh I saw Colonel Young yesterday. He told me to give you his regards” replied Scott.

”How's the Colonel doing” asked Greer.

”He loves his new command. Said that he'll be dropping in every chance he gets, but we both knew that would happen since TJ is here. For the first time in a very long time he seems happy” said Scott.

”The Colonel is a good man. He deserves to be happy for once. The man earned it” remarked Greer.