Stargate SG-1

Previously on Stargate SG-1...

I am Omoc.

Our world is called Tollan.

I find it unbelievable that anyone so primitive

could have deciphered the gate system.

Did you say primitive?

You are, after all,

the people who saved us from the Goa'uld.

Well, in that spirit,

we'd like to arrange for a trade.

What would you like to trade?

Technology.

You know that is the one thing we cannot give you.

Cover!

Narim was right about you.

Perhaps in time we'll meet again.

But we should not mourn the passing of our friend Omoc

as much as we should celebrate his existence.

He helped us through one of the greatest challenges

in our people's recent history.

His efforts contributed to the rebirth

of our great nation as it stands today.

He will always be remembered.

Very nice.

Thank you.

Very... intimate.

Councilor Omoc was well aware

that he had very few true friends.

He was not concerned with trivial relationships.

In his testament, he asked that his memorial

be attended only by those whom he respected.

No offense, but what are we doing here?

He may not have shown you much warmth or affection,

but I can tell you

Omoc had a great deal of reverence for all of you.

As do we all.

Colonel O'Neill,

please know that we have not dismissed

what you have done over the past few years

for the Tollan people.

Don't mention it.

We appreciate everything you've done for us, too.

If you are referring

to our policy of not sharing our technology,

I think renewing such a discussion

would be better suited for another time and place.

Really?

The Tollan Curia has recessed

for a day of mourning out of respect for Omoc.

Would you consider returning tomorrow to meet with me?

Sure.

Thank you all for coming today.

I look forward to seeing you again soon, colonel.

Narim, will you show our guests to the Stargate?

Any idea what she was talking about back there?

I was as surprised as you by her invitation.

The chancellor seems to suggest

the Tollan Curia may now be willing

to share its technology.

I would seriously doubt that.

She merely said they wished

to discuss it with you.

You think that she'd invite us back here

if things were status quo?

I am not on the Curia.

I really have no idea

what she wishes to see you about.

Have a safe trip home.

Samantha...

I hope I will have the chance

to see you upon your return.

Sir!

Narim just handed me this.

Samantha, I'm sorry I was unable

to tell you this in person.

I do not know who I can trust.

Before his death, Omoc gave me a warning

and I believe it to be true.

Earth is in grave danger.

Narim gave you no other indication

that something might be wrong?

No, sir. Everything was fine.

For a funeral.

You have to admit, it did seem a little strange

there were so few people there.

Hey, you know him. What's strange?

Whatever he meant, I'd be willing to bet

that Omoc's warning has something to do

with what Travell wants to meet with us about.

Agreed. Let's see what they have to say.

Cozy. Ahem.

Colonel O'Neill, Dr. Jackson,

thank you so much for returning.

Well, thanks for having us.

Are major Carter and Teal'c not with you?

They want to spend some time catching up with Narim.

Of course. Shall we get down to business?

The Curia met this morning, as I indicated,

and the topic was our policy

of sharing technology with Earth.

In an odd way, colonel O'Neill,

the unfortunate death of Omoc

has proven to be advantageous for you.

Well, then, I guess I'm both...

Sad and happy.

You've often expressed a strong interest

in obtaining some of our technology.

You could say.

In the past, the prevailing beliefs of the Curia

have made any such arrangements impossible.

I'm sorry. What does this

have to do with Omoc's death?

Some members of the Curia have been slowly changing

their point of view about our isolationist ways.

Recently, the balance of the votes on these issues

have been split.

Omoc strongly supported the old ways.

So with his passing,

those in favor now control the vote.

We would like to propose an exchange.

Ahh, the sound of the other shoe.

Please, colonel.

Have you ever known any political body to act

solely without concern for its own needs?

What do you want?

We originally chose this planet for our new home

because of its natural supply of trinium.

However, our nation has grown much quicker

than anyone anticipated,

and the resources are becoming depleted.

Always a good reason

to reassess your isolationist ways.

As I said, Dr. Jackson,

politics have common threads wherever you go.

Ok, so you need trinium.

Why not go get some?

What'd I say? I don't know.

I have temporarily deactivated security in this room.

Normally, everything is recorded,

and I wish to speak confidentially

without repercussions.

Off the record? Yes.

The truth is, colonel,

those councilors that oppose this arrangement

still have strong voices among our people.

So, the whole trinium thing

is just an excuse to save face publicly?

We do need it, but as you have suggested,

we can get it elsewhere if necessary.

How much do you need?

Would you repeat that?

How much do you need?

Our scientists will work out the specifics,

but given that you now have an offworld trinium mine

I am sure it is within your capabilities.

Ok. Um, in exchange, we get...?

A Tollan ion cannon.

One of those big, honkin' space guns

that shoots Goa'uld ships out of the sky?

Yes.

Cool.

I have observed that Narim appears

to have strong personal feelings for you.

Know, it's just that...

Forgive me, Samantha. Teal'c.

My duties did not allow me to get away before now.

It's ok. You all right?

Yes, fine.

You look concerned.

I apologize for having to send

that message the way I did.

There were so many extra security forces

around yesterday, I really didn't know

who I could trust. Except you, of course.

It's ok. Thank you.

Did Omoc not say any more about the danger to the Tau'ri?

All I know is what I said in the message.

Omoc seemed to be under great strain recently.

Which may explain why he had the heart attack.

Colonel, Dr. Jackson.

What did chancellor Travell say?

She offered us an ion cannon.

I don't believe it.

Neither did we. In exchange for some trinium.

That's impossible.

The Curia would never agree to that.

Well, apparently, Omoc was the swing vote.

But it goes against everything we've stood for!

Do you think this is what Omoc was so worried about?

Of course. It must have been.

As you know, another world once destroyed themselves

because we shared our technology with them.

That is why we have so strongly resisted

sharing what we know with more primitive societies.

You know, we prefer "less advanced,"

if you don't mind.

My apologies. You know what I meant.

If used the wrong way,

this ion cannon could lead you to disaster.

The ion beam technology is very advanced.