The war between Ba'al and the System Lords has reached a critical stage.
According to Tok'ra intelligence, Bastet and Okekun are dead,
Morrigan has capitulated and Lord Yu and the Materatzu are rallying their armies
for what will probably be their last stand.
As we predicted, the Jaffa were no match for the Kull warriors.
The Tok'ra also thought we should know in the face of imminent defeat,
some of the System Lords are actively seeking out areas of refuge.
Planets they abandoned long ago, are now being scouted as possible sanctuary's.
And this affects us... how?
One of these planets which used to fall under the domain of the System Lord Aries,
also happens to be the place where the Tok'ra dropped off one Harry Maybourne, two years ago.
And this affects us, how?
The Tok'ra have their hands full with more pressing matters.
They strongly suggest we get to Maybourne, before the Goa'uld do.
If we do not retrieve him, Harry Maybourne faces certain capture.
Torture, interrogation, perhaps even death.
Alright, fine. Go get him.
Yes sir.
According to the Tok'ra, the people of this world are fairly primitive.
No phones, no lights, no motor cars.
I bet you Maybourne just jumps at the chance to leave.
What of the other inhabitants?
We'll relocate them. We may not have a lot of time. Aries could be here in a matter of days.
We don't mean you any harm.
We are allies of the Tok'ra!
We're looking for a friend of ours. Harry Maybourne? Maybe you've heard of him?
Shifty fella? Beady eyes. No?
You will follow us to the village and meet with King Arkon.
He will determine your true intentions.
They're not exactly the trusting type.
Which leads me to wonder whether Harry Maybourne is still alive.
Presumably the Tok'ra put in a good word for him.
Maybe we should get them to do the same for us.
Maybourne
This is King Arkon.
My Lord, our hunting party encountered these offworlders, by the Gate.
Hey guys! Long time no see!
Season 8- Episode 13 It's good to be King
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I should have known. I should have known you'd be the one's to come.
You were expecting us?
Well sorta. Where's Jack?
General O'Neill is back at the SGC.
No kidding. General O'Neill. That doesn't sound right. Still, good for Jack.
Nice to hear he's doing so well for himself.
As, evidently, are you.
Ah, this? Yes, well. It's a long story.
Food! Drinks for our guests!
We don't have time for this.
You should try one of these. It's called a...
Ojun Fruit.
Right. It's sort of a cross between a guava and a mango.
A guango?
I like that.
People! Henceforth, the ojun fruit shall be called:
Guango! So shall it be!
I get to name all kinds of stuff. You should see the Grateful Dead, burial ground.
Maybourne. You have to get out of here. You're in danger.
I know. The Goa'uld are coming. Now you should peel it before you eat it.
I find the skin kinda tart.
You know about the Goa'uld?
Oh yeah.
You were warned by the Tok'ra?
I haven't heard from the Tok'ra since they dropped me off.
Then how?
I can read the future.
Really!
What are you trying to pull?
He speaks the truth. King Arkon is a prophet.
He foresaw your arrival and the hand you would play in defeating our enemy.
Garen's right. It's all part of the prophecy.
Maybourne, what the hell is going on here?
Let's go for a walk.
Here we are.
I found this place about ten months ago, when I was out on an afternoon stroll.
It is quite a distance from the village.
I enjoy long walks.
Right. Long walks, rainy nights and candlelit dinners. Why are we here Maybourne?
This writing is in Ancient.
What do the locals know about these ruins?
Well, not much. They generally avoid the area because it's close to the naquadah mine.
The site of their former enslavement. Bad luck and all.
It's incredible.
No, no. This is, uh, interesting. THIS is incredible.
What is it?
It's a record of the planet's history. Covering major events.
Only some of them haven't happened yet.
What are you talking about?
They have a complicated Lunar calendar. Took me a while to figure it out.
But once I did, I realised there were references in the text,
to things that are going to happen in the future.
Yeah, I know, it sounds crazy. I didn't think much of it either, at the time.
But then this big meteor shower happened exactly on the date the stones predicted.
Are you sure you're reading this correctly?
My skills may not compare with Dr Jacksons.
But over the years I've picked up a decent understanding of Ancient writing.
As a result of my translations, I predicted a major flood would destroy the village
unless I could convince the elders to move to higher ground.
And of course you told them where these predictions came from.
No. Well, not in so many words.
Look, these are simple people.
This stuff would mean nothing to them.
I had to play the role of a prophet, to convince them.
And out of gratitude, they made you King.
Like I said, it was their idea.
Well, he's partly right, anyway. It is an historical log.
From the first moon of the 45th cycle, the ground will tremble, and devastation will be wrought.
Big earthquake, couple years back. Before my time.
Skip ahead. We're on the 54th cycle.
Commencing the third moon of the 54th cycle.
Which is around now, give or take a few days.
The oppressors of old will return.
That's the Goa'uld.
To seek dominion over the land.
Those of a distant world will come.
I'm guessing that's you guys.
To vanquish the evil and restore order once again.
You see? They come. You defeat them. Happy ending. That's the prophecy.
I'm sorry, but we didn't come here to fight the Goa'uld.
We should get going.
Actually, this is interesting, and uh, there's a lot here to translate.
Sam.
Go ahead.
Maybourne was right
What do you mean?
Well, from what I've been able to decipher, it's pretty clear.
The script on these walls is a historical log compiled by an Ancient traveller through time
to study the evolution of life on this world.
Daniel, we know the Ancients experimented with time travel,
but we have no evidence that they actually mastered it.
Yeah, well, we do now.
You see, to the best of my knowledge, these writings are only a couple of hundred years old.
Which means they were carved after the Goa'uld had already left.
But the Ancients predate the Goa'uld.
Right, so the only logical explanation is that
an Ancient travelled to the future and then back to a time, not too long ago.
I don't know Daniel.
There are references to the time travel device itself. Now it's described as being inside a small ship.
Now if I'm right, it may still be here. I think it's worth a look.
Alright, we're on our way.
Daniel?
Go ahead.
We've been at it a while, are you sure it's around here?
Just give it a little more time.
I hate to say it Daniel, but we can't risk staying much longer.
I'm scrubbing the search. Fall back to the Gate.
Sam?
Daniel, we have no way of knowing when the Goa'uld will get here.
It could be days
It could be hours.
Colonel Carter. Daniel Jackson.
I have found something.
It certainly looks like a ship.
These appear to be flight controls.
So what's this?
It could be the time device.
It bears little resemblance to Ancient designs we have previously encountered.
Judging from Maybourne's wall, it should have worked at some point.
Well, I'm guessing it must manifest some sort of energy field that encompasses the entire ship.
Allowing the traveller to literally fly through time.
I wonder.
Ah!
Let's not touch anything yet.
I'm kinda fond of this era.
OK, so what do we do?
We bring it back.
Judging by the dimensions, it looks like it was actually designed to fit through the Gate.
Ok, how do we get it there?
This vessel appears to be relatively undamaged.
The engine may yet be functional.
This is Ancient technology.
We'd need an Ancient to make it work.
Or someone close.
Jack.
Great to see ya.
How long has it been?
Oh, since that time you got us stranded offworld and you tried to kill me.
That takes me back.
I guess congratulations are in order.
You made General.
You made King.
Right, well it's not a contest.
Do you mind? Those guys are torturing that ditty.
Right, take five guys!
I taught them that expression.
Ah.
I'm hoping that you can stay for a while. Check out the sites
take in the culture.
I want you to feel at home here.
Harry, you're aware that this place is going to be overrun by a gaggle of bad guys soon.
Yeah, well, maybe.
Right.
Carter told me about this prophecy stuff.
It's not going to go down that way, you know.
Come on Jack. You've defeated System Lords before.
No, you've gotta tell these people that they've gotta start packing. We'll take as many as we can.
I can't. I already told them you'd save the day.
Let me ask you a question.
Did this prophecy mention anything about casualties?
How many people would die in the fighting?
It's not really that detailed.
Does it say anything about the King surviving at all?
Actually, there's...
...no reference to me specifically. I just assumed...
Yeah, do you really wanna take that chance Harry? Do you wanna roll those dice?
It's not going to be easy to convince them Jack.
You can do it Harry.
You're the King.
And remember, It's good to be King.
Nice ride.
Yeah, Ancients like to fly in style.
Nice!
Woo Hoo!
You're gonna have to help me out here Carter. Got any quarters?
Unfortunately I can't help you with this one sir, you're on your own.
Fine.
How do we know we're not going to end up back at the Alamo?
Well, for one thing, that was on Earth.
But more importantly, I've separated the time device from the control circuits.
I think.
Concentrate on powering up the engines.
Concentrate.
I've got nothing
Come on Jack.
You've already proved that the Ancient gene you possess allows you to operate Ancient technology.
It's no different than the device in Antarctica.
Just...
focus your mind.
Good.
Not so good.
Tempus fugit girls. Tempus fugit.
I sure collected a lot of stuff in only a couple of years.
Guess I'm a bit of a pack rat.
When do you intend to address your people?
I'm getting to that. It's just,
well I'm thinking about what I'm going to say.
Perhaps you should consider telling the truth.
That's one strategy.
Whatever you decide, we are running out of time.
We must leave soon.
Yeah, I know.
I know.
No, no. Just leave that. That stuff over there!
The primary power source is defeated.
We need to reroute the controls to the secondary output which was originally designed to power the time device.
Of course we do.
Ok. Try it now sir.
Damn it!
I'm just not that familiar with Ancient technology.
I need a little time.
That is one thing I can't give you Carter.
You can't be serious.
Sir, this technology is too valuable to lose.
Carter, what do you want me to do? Call in reinforcements?
It's not like we're throwing down with a couple of Jaffa.
We're taking on a System Lord and his band of merry bad guys.
Inside and out. I want that thing gone.
Surrender your weapons, or die where you stand.
Oh, if I had a nickel.
Lower your weapons.
I don't think so.
We will not allow you to take King Arkon from us.
Good King Arkon is a fraud.
Our King is wise. He is a Seer.
He may be your King, but he's no Seer.
He can only interpret what's been written on the walls of the temple ruins, not far from here.
Now those writings hold the prophecies, and anyone who can read them can make the same predictions.
That is a lie.
Why don't we just go back to the village and let King Arkon explain everything.
First lower your weapons.
Jack?
Daniel?
They're not gonna shoot... Are ya?
God, I miss going offworld!
Who'd have thunk
Oh, hey Jack.
I, uh, spoke to Garen. I'm sorry about what happened at the ship. I had nothing to do with it.
I know Harry. You're always the victim in these things.
Ok look, I'll admit that when I first found the ruins
I did plan to use them to my personal advantage.
But all that changed once I became King Arkon the First.
Oh please.
It's true Jack.
I care about these people. I wanna help them.
Then tell them the truth.
Come clean on all this stuff.
I've already arranged for an assembly with the village elders.
I'm gonna tell them we have to leave.
Well, here goes nothing.
My friends.
I wish I were here under better circumstances,
but the fact is, I come before you all to deliver a warning.
The village is in danger, and the time has come for us to leave.
No.
We must abandon our world.
Arrangements are being made to help us...
...temporarily relocate to a safe place.
But the prophecy was clear.
The enemy will be defeated.
Ah yes, the prophecy was clear, but only up to a certain point.
After that it was somewhat, unclear. Sort of a murky clarity.
Of course the enemy will be defeated
but there is a chance that some of us will get hurt or even killed in the process
and I am not willing to...
Impossible,
you assured us, we would be safe.
Yes, I remember that. However...
The truth is,
I've not been entirely honest with you.
I am not a seer
I don't possess insight into the future or...
divine powers that set me apart.
I'm just a regular guy, no more or less special than any of you.
But the prophecies?
The prophecies don't come from me.
They come from the walls of the old temple.
Written in stone for all to see.
I have the ability to interpret these writings and with the proper understanding,
any of you could do the same.
I am a pretender.
I took advantage of you and for that I am deeply sorry.
What about the design for the new water mill.
Was this written on the temple wall as well?
No, that was from me.
And our new medicines?
Our legal code.
The irrigation system.
Were these things also found in the ruins?
No.
These were not the acts of a pretender, but of a leader.
Uh, guys, I'm touched. Really.
What does it matter, where the prophecies came from?
All we need know is that each one of them has been fulfilled
as this latest one will be fulfilled.
Well now, let's not get carried away here.
We will defeat this enemy
and we will do so under the leadership of our great King.
Arkon the first! Arkon.
Arkon! Arkon! Arkon! Arkon!
Uh, Jack. Sorry about that.
Not my problem Harry. If these folks don't wanna go? They don't have to go.
Teal'c? You and Daniel head on back and secure the Gate.
Carter? You and I will take care of the ship.
Now Jack, Jack, Jack, wait a minute.
I know it sounds crazy
but Garen was right about the prophecies.
They have all come true.
Harry, we're not staying.
And if you want to come with us, I suggest you get your royal butt to the Gate.
Jack, come in.
Go ahead.
We got a little problem here.
Aries Jaffa have just come through the Gate.
We are cut off.
If you blow the ship, you'll give away your position.
Guess we're staying for a while.
Welcome strangers. I am King Arkon the First.
It is with a joyful heart and open arms, that we welcome you.
I am Tral'ak. First Prime to the great Lord Aries, your God.
Who will be returning to reclaim this land and his loyal followers.
Of course, of course. Glad tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy.
Lord Aries demands nothing short of complete obedience from both you and your people.
Any resistance will be deal't with harshly.
Understood.
Gather your subjects. Inform them of our arrival.
Of course, I'll adress them immediately.
Do you have something to say, slave?
I am not a slave
I apologise. My servant spoke out of turn. She will be punished.
Of course she will.
Kill me if you want, but know this.
In the end, you and your people will be defeated, just as the prophecy has foretold.
The prophecy?
Pay no attention. She is obviously frightened beyond reason.
It foretold of your arrival and of your defeat.
Another predicted rain today, with a chance of morning frost.
And yet what fine weather we are enjoying.
Silence! Where may I find this prophecy?
If what you say is true, we will be fools to stay and meet our certain death.
It is written on the walls of the old temple.
Go with her.
Sam, Jack, this is Daniel. Aries First Prime just sent some men out to check the ruins.
Once they see that Ancient writing, they're gonna search the area.
Carter! How's it going in there?
Just a few more minutes sir.
What are you guys doing? I thought you were going to blow it up?
General O'Neill has given me one more chance to get the engines online, so that we can fly it out of here.
Hey, I'm all for saving the ship, but you're cutting it kinda close.
I know.
I have prepared a feast in your honour. Come. Please sit. Partake of our bounty.
This fruit for instance. It's sort of a cross between a...
I'm not interested in your offering. You were warned. Anyone who refuses to accept us, will die.
You've made yourself perfectly clear.
To you perhaps. But your subjects seem less than willing to accept our terms.
They cling to archaic beliefs. Prophecies, portals, that threaten to undermine the rule of our God.
That won't happen.
I can see to it.
How?
They're simple folk. Easily influenced. With my help, you'll have no trouble bending them to your will.
It's here.
Damn it! Carter.
Sir?
They're headed on your way.
I need more time.
Yeah, of course you do.
Those were Tauri weapons.
What's a Tauri?
Time to go
You're too late to save this world. I've already received word.
Lord Aries has just arrived.
I'm done! I think...
We're good to go sir.
I'm doing the best I can.
What were you and your allies planning?
Know this Shol'va. I'll see to it that you suffer slowly.
And I'll see to it that you die quickly.
I think not. My men guard the Gate, and the mothership descends as we speak.
You were plotting in concert with the people of this world. Treachery is something we cannot abide.
I couldn't agree with you more. You think you feel outraged?
Imagine how I feel. Betrayed by my own people.
Sir, we're detecting another ship. It's big.
Shol'va!
You are a man of your word.
Indeed.
You're doing great sir. Relatively speaking.
Weapons. Weapons.
Keep firing sir.
Nothings happening.
Weapons must be depleted. Hopefully you'll hit some vital systems.
You think that was vital?
Relatively speaking.
You sure you don't wanna leave all this?
I can't abandon these people Jack. I made a life here. I can't walk away from my home, my friends, my wives.
Wives?
Go.
Wives...