1 00:00:02,308 --> 00:00:04,205 I find it sad. 2 00:00:04,330 --> 00:00:06,231 What? What're you talking about? 3 00:00:07,464 --> 00:00:09,576 - He seems lonely. - He does? 4 00:00:09,701 --> 00:00:12,015 He never takes part in any of the City social activities. 5 00:00:12,140 --> 00:00:12,969 Please... 6 00:00:13,289 --> 00:00:15,203 He always eats alone. 7 00:00:15,328 --> 00:00:16,952 Either in is office or in is quarters. 8 00:00:17,077 --> 00:00:19,726 Maybe he has work to do. Some of us are busy people. 9 00:00:21,529 --> 00:00:24,906 Sometimes, when I walk by his quarters at night, I heard him crying. 10 00:00:25,031 --> 00:00:27,108 What? Really? 11 00:00:32,428 --> 00:00:34,627 Would you care to join us? 12 00:00:37,008 --> 00:00:38,091 Thank you. 13 00:00:38,216 --> 00:00:40,155 But I'll be taking breakfast in my quarters. 14 00:00:40,280 --> 00:00:44,000 I still have some final preparations for my impending performance evaluation. 15 00:00:45,055 --> 00:00:47,401 - I'm a little apprehensive. - You shouldn't be. 16 00:00:47,526 --> 00:00:50,325 You've done a wonderful job as our new commander. 17 00:00:50,960 --> 00:00:53,062 Well, let's hope the IOA agrees. 18 00:00:54,132 --> 00:00:55,340 There you go. 19 00:00:55,723 --> 00:00:57,625 He prefers to be on his own. 20 00:00:57,891 --> 00:00:59,599 Speaking of which, where's Sheppard? 21 00:01:00,872 --> 00:01:04,342 He flew some astrobiologists to the mainland this morning. 22 00:01:04,467 --> 00:01:06,731 And volunteered to stay with them overnight. 23 00:01:07,312 --> 00:01:09,150 He did? Why would he do that? 24 00:01:12,580 --> 00:01:14,982 This planet's sun is a class G star. 25 00:01:15,855 --> 00:01:19,555 That fact, coupled with its Earth-like atmospheric composition, 26 00:01:19,843 --> 00:01:23,546 results in the predominance of green photosynthetic organisms. 27 00:01:25,423 --> 00:01:28,169 Chlorophyll mostly absorbs the sun's blue and red wavelengths, 28 00:01:28,445 --> 00:01:30,046 reflecting green ones. 29 00:01:30,527 --> 00:01:32,924 "But, hang on a minute," you're probably thinking. 30 00:01:33,245 --> 00:01:35,593 Why doesn't chlorophyll absorb green light?" 31 00:01:36,676 --> 00:01:38,945 Yeah. Weird. Well, why doesn't it? 32 00:01:39,070 --> 00:01:41,941 - The answer lies not so much in the... - Oh, my God! 33 00:01:42,354 --> 00:01:43,394 Wait here. 34 00:01:45,976 --> 00:01:47,177 What happened? 35 00:01:47,496 --> 00:01:48,701 Look at this. 36 00:01:49,577 --> 00:01:52,480 It's a plant not unlike the Begonia eiromischa. 37 00:01:54,440 --> 00:01:57,572 - God. Lorne warned me about this. - You don't understand. 38 00:01:57,697 --> 00:01:59,659 The woolly-stalked begonia went officially extinct 39 00:01:59,829 --> 00:02:01,887 back on Earth in 2007. 40 00:02:02,275 --> 00:02:03,779 And yet here we are, 41 00:02:04,011 --> 00:02:06,624 standing over a species that's shockingly similar... 42 00:02:07,095 --> 00:02:10,265 I'm gonna go back to the Jumper and set up for the night. 43 00:02:10,640 --> 00:02:11,710 Want to join me? 44 00:02:13,245 --> 00:02:14,716 It's a very unusual find. 45 00:02:15,489 --> 00:02:16,491 Right. 46 00:02:16,922 --> 00:02:19,822 Well, knock yourself out. That's what we're here for. 47 00:02:20,926 --> 00:02:23,329 Take your time. We're here all night. 48 00:02:48,134 --> 00:02:51,044 Season 5 Episode 15 Remnants (v. 1.00) 49 00:02:51,569 --> 00:02:54,061 The Projet-SG & SG-66 Teams 51 00:03:30,977 --> 00:03:34,580 - Can I give you a hand with that? - Actually, if you wouldn't mind... 52 00:03:37,329 --> 00:03:39,842 - Where are you headed? - Back to my quarters. 53 00:03:41,141 --> 00:03:42,887 The southeast pier. Level 19. 54 00:03:44,050 --> 00:03:45,387 Penthouse suite. Nice. 55 00:03:45,512 --> 00:03:48,017 - Have we met? - Not yet. I'm Vanessa Conrad. 56 00:03:53,247 --> 00:03:55,471 I just recently arrived on the Apollo. 57 00:03:55,596 --> 00:03:57,380 - Welcome to Atlantis. - Thank you. 58 00:03:57,505 --> 00:03:59,123 It's beautiful. And huge. 59 00:03:59,248 --> 00:04:02,136 It's probably gonna be weeks before I know my way around. 60 00:04:02,261 --> 00:04:03,507 Well, I'm sure 61 00:04:04,719 --> 00:04:07,418 the gang at orientation will help you settle in. 62 00:04:08,630 --> 00:04:10,019 I'm sorry. I'm keeping you. 63 00:04:10,144 --> 00:04:13,402 - Southeast pier, level 19. - No. I have all the time in the... 64 00:04:19,353 --> 00:04:21,455 - This is you, I believe. - Right. 65 00:04:23,413 --> 00:04:25,916 - Nice to meet you, Doctor. - Vanessa. 66 00:04:26,695 --> 00:04:29,182 - You can call me Vanessa. - Very well. 67 00:04:29,307 --> 00:04:30,726 Nice to meet you, Vanessa. 68 00:04:31,209 --> 00:04:33,729 - Thank you, Mr. Woolsey. - Actually, you can call me... 69 00:04:35,690 --> 00:04:36,697 Dick. 70 00:05:00,305 --> 00:05:01,312 Crap. 71 00:05:06,802 --> 00:05:08,569 What happened to your off-world foofaraw? 72 00:05:08,694 --> 00:05:11,893 I thought you were the guest of honor at some big diplomatic dinner on M2J? 73 00:05:12,018 --> 00:05:14,040 Yeah, I was, but the festivities ended early 74 00:05:14,165 --> 00:05:16,068 when three members of Lieutenant Donovan's team 75 00:05:16,193 --> 00:05:17,966 suffered a severe allergic reaction 76 00:05:18,091 --> 00:05:20,581 to something that we were served at the grand banquet. 77 00:05:20,706 --> 00:05:23,152 I think it might have been those little green berries 78 00:05:23,277 --> 00:05:24,716 with the purple specks on them, 79 00:05:24,841 --> 00:05:27,000 because my tongue did feel a little bit numb... 80 00:05:27,125 --> 00:05:29,573 Yeah, FYI, this conversation ended six seconds ago. 81 00:05:29,698 --> 00:05:32,479 Yeah, anyway, on the way back, I had an idea. 82 00:05:32,604 --> 00:05:34,903 Have a little lie-down. It'll pass. 83 00:05:35,957 --> 00:05:37,659 You should hear me out. 84 00:05:40,299 --> 00:05:42,007 We should run a scan of the ocean floor. 85 00:05:42,467 --> 00:05:44,196 I've been noticing anomalous temperature 86 00:05:44,321 --> 00:05:46,468 in the waters surrounding the City. I think it bears 87 00:05:46,637 --> 00:05:48,842 - further investigation. - Not really. 88 00:05:49,337 --> 00:05:51,858 We head through the Gate every day exploring distant worlds, 89 00:05:51,983 --> 00:05:54,756 and yet, with the exception of a few marine biology tests, 90 00:05:54,881 --> 00:05:57,443 we have barely scratched the surface of the very planet that we occupy. 91 00:05:57,567 --> 00:05:58,938 'Cause there's nothing there. 92 00:05:59,063 --> 00:06:00,860 My point is it wouldn't hurt to be thorough. 93 00:06:01,224 --> 00:06:04,279 My point is your point is pointless. And a giant waste of time. 94 00:06:12,528 --> 00:06:13,730 Dammit. 95 00:06:24,619 --> 00:06:26,208 Xiao, welcome. 96 00:06:29,312 --> 00:06:31,564 Atlantis welcomes you. 97 00:06:33,751 --> 00:06:36,204 It is with great pride that I... 98 00:06:41,135 --> 00:06:42,233 Hello, Richard. 99 00:06:45,105 --> 00:06:47,038 Welcome to Atlantis... 100 00:06:48,336 --> 00:06:50,158 With... great pride. 101 00:06:51,693 --> 00:06:53,993 I'm looking forward to the grand tour. 102 00:06:54,302 --> 00:06:55,355 Well, then... 103 00:06:55,480 --> 00:06:56,983 - Shall we? - Yes. 104 00:07:06,657 --> 00:07:08,559 This is the control room... 105 00:07:09,188 --> 00:07:12,482 for all intents and purposes, the City's nerve center. 106 00:07:13,630 --> 00:07:17,359 These technicians are the very best at what they do. 107 00:07:18,375 --> 00:07:20,334 How's the kickboxing going, Amelia? 108 00:07:20,459 --> 00:07:22,561 Great, Sir. Thanks for asking. 109 00:07:23,737 --> 00:07:25,165 Hello there, Chet. 110 00:07:25,290 --> 00:07:26,390 It's Chuck. 111 00:07:26,515 --> 00:07:27,477 Excuse me? 112 00:07:27,602 --> 00:07:29,417 It's Chuck, sir. My name is Chuck. 113 00:07:29,542 --> 00:07:31,092 Of course. Chuck. 114 00:07:31,217 --> 00:07:32,815 Chet's on the late shift. 115 00:07:37,200 --> 00:07:38,665 There is no Chet. 116 00:07:39,956 --> 00:07:42,340 I think it would be a simple matter 117 00:07:42,465 --> 00:07:45,021 of reconfiguring the City's short-range sensors in order to achieve... 118 00:07:45,146 --> 00:07:48,164 You know, I can see your lips moving but I'm not hearing any sound. 119 00:07:48,289 --> 00:07:50,353 It would take less than an hour 120 00:07:50,478 --> 00:07:52,230 to make the necessary adjustments. 121 00:07:52,355 --> 00:07:55,715 All right, you know what? If it is so simple and important to you, 122 00:07:55,840 --> 00:07:58,148 why don't you just go ahead and do it yourself? 123 00:07:58,273 --> 00:08:00,951 - Because I require your authorization. - You got it. 124 00:08:01,076 --> 00:08:02,365 Thank you, Rodney. 125 00:08:03,720 --> 00:08:06,067 You realize it's highly unlikely you'll actually find anything. 126 00:08:06,857 --> 00:08:08,982 No? Then I would have wasted an hour of my time 127 00:08:09,107 --> 00:08:11,323 and you'll be able to tell me "I told you so." 128 00:08:11,448 --> 00:08:14,044 If, on the other hand, I do find something, 129 00:08:14,169 --> 00:08:16,369 perhaps they'll name something after me for a change. 130 00:08:21,611 --> 00:08:24,074 The prospect of commanding the Atlantis expedition 131 00:08:24,199 --> 00:08:25,529 was a daunting one. 132 00:08:25,654 --> 00:08:28,783 Dr. Weir and Colonel Carter were incredibly tough acts to follow. 133 00:08:28,908 --> 00:08:30,856 Yet you availed yourself nicely, Richard. 134 00:08:30,981 --> 00:08:32,852 And you survived your nine months here. 135 00:08:32,977 --> 00:08:35,909 Well, I like to think I've accomplished a little more than mere survival, 136 00:08:36,034 --> 00:08:38,266 and I'm certain that once you've had review my report... 137 00:08:38,434 --> 00:08:39,927 That won't be necessary. 138 00:08:41,213 --> 00:08:44,438 - I'm receiving my graduation papers? - Of course. 139 00:08:45,696 --> 00:08:48,358 In recognition of the great job you've done here, 140 00:08:48,483 --> 00:08:50,530 the IOA is appointing you as chair 141 00:08:50,655 --> 00:08:53,257 of Earth's new environmental initiative. 142 00:08:53,592 --> 00:08:55,200 Congratulations, Richard. 143 00:08:55,325 --> 00:08:56,826 You're coming home. 144 00:08:58,772 --> 00:09:02,247 All right, short-range sensors are good to go. 145 00:09:02,645 --> 00:09:03,943 Start the sweep. 146 00:09:04,700 --> 00:09:06,001 Sweep initiated. 147 00:09:06,659 --> 00:09:07,531 Great. 148 00:09:07,656 --> 00:09:10,447 So it should take about 30 minutes to scan the entire planet, 149 00:09:10,572 --> 00:09:12,815 which means I've time to get down to the cafeteria, 150 00:09:12,940 --> 00:09:15,481 get myself some of that fine almond biscotti and a Yoo-hoo, 151 00:09:15,606 --> 00:09:18,730 and be back in time for you to tell me you have found nothing. 152 00:09:18,855 --> 00:09:20,458 We've found something. 153 00:09:24,334 --> 00:09:25,935 Yes, of course we did. 154 00:09:29,071 --> 00:09:30,977 Whatever it is, it's sitting approximately 155 00:09:31,101 --> 00:09:33,096 1,500 feet below sea level. 156 00:10:03,263 --> 00:10:04,364 Hello, John. 157 00:10:14,481 --> 00:10:16,310 I don't understand your reaction. 158 00:10:16,435 --> 00:10:19,035 Nine months ago, you were dreading coming over here. 159 00:10:19,160 --> 00:10:21,183 A lot has changed in nine months. 160 00:10:21,308 --> 00:10:22,609 I like it here. 161 00:10:23,058 --> 00:10:26,666 And, quite frankly, I don't like the idea of leaving a job unfinished. 162 00:10:29,087 --> 00:10:30,589 I've done good work. 163 00:10:31,312 --> 00:10:33,130 My record speaks for itself. 164 00:10:34,246 --> 00:10:35,424 What's really going on? 165 00:10:37,027 --> 00:10:40,513 The IOA is concerned about some of the decisions you've made, 166 00:10:41,163 --> 00:10:43,310 decisions that have run counter to protocol 167 00:10:43,435 --> 00:10:45,434 and, quite frankly, common sense. 168 00:10:45,962 --> 00:10:47,163 They... We... 169 00:10:48,499 --> 00:10:51,415 feel that the demands of this position have compromised your judgment, 170 00:10:51,540 --> 00:10:52,983 and it's time for a change. 171 00:10:56,955 --> 00:10:58,155 Right here. 172 00:11:01,726 --> 00:11:02,827 That'll do. 173 00:11:04,294 --> 00:11:06,193 I wonder how long it's been down there. 174 00:11:06,318 --> 00:11:09,756 To think, it would have remained undiscovered if we hadn't have... 175 00:11:10,200 --> 00:11:12,438 Nice job on reconfiguring the short-range sensors. 176 00:11:12,563 --> 00:11:13,563 Thank you. 177 00:11:13,998 --> 00:11:16,000 Nice job on the... wild guess. 178 00:11:16,407 --> 00:11:17,407 Thank you. 179 00:11:17,789 --> 00:11:19,290 - Shall we? - Yes. 180 00:11:21,183 --> 00:11:22,186 Keep looking. 181 00:11:22,311 --> 00:11:24,920 There's nowhere for them to go. They're scientists. 182 00:11:25,045 --> 00:11:27,348 Trust me. They don't run very fast. 183 00:11:29,757 --> 00:11:30,958 You're awake. 184 00:11:32,331 --> 00:11:35,528 Save your energy. You're not getting away this time. 185 00:11:36,645 --> 00:11:37,840 I killed you. 186 00:11:38,625 --> 00:11:40,519 You shot me. There's a difference. 187 00:11:40,644 --> 00:11:42,491 No. I killed you. 188 00:11:43,301 --> 00:11:46,412 - Beckett confirmed it. You were dead. - I'm sure that's what he thought. 189 00:11:47,102 --> 00:11:49,039 Let's just say your friend... Lucius? 190 00:11:49,532 --> 00:11:52,635 He wasn't the only one using Ancient technology that day. 191 00:11:53,799 --> 00:11:55,507 How did you get here? 192 00:11:57,557 --> 00:11:58,756 How did you find us? 193 00:11:59,342 --> 00:12:01,593 Turns out some of your off-world contacts 194 00:12:02,133 --> 00:12:04,170 aren't as trustworthy as you think. 195 00:12:04,295 --> 00:12:06,196 Your secret's out, Sheppard. 196 00:12:09,872 --> 00:12:13,657 A half day's walk in that direction will bring us to the edge of the mainland. 197 00:12:13,782 --> 00:12:17,985 I figure it'll take us maybe two days to reach Atlantis by boat. 198 00:12:20,204 --> 00:12:22,855 You won't get to the edge of the City. They'll blow you out of the water. 199 00:12:22,980 --> 00:12:27,081 No. They won't even see us coming. They'll be too busy counting their dead. 200 00:12:29,362 --> 00:12:31,063 What are you gonna do? 201 00:12:33,735 --> 00:12:36,037 Send an explosive through your Gate, 202 00:12:36,347 --> 00:12:38,249 cripple the City's defenses. 203 00:12:38,662 --> 00:12:41,365 But for that, I'm gonna need something from you. 204 00:12:41,699 --> 00:12:43,176 I think you call it 205 00:12:43,802 --> 00:12:44,903 an IDC. 206 00:12:45,594 --> 00:12:46,763 Go to hell. 207 00:12:47,534 --> 00:12:49,850 I thought you would need some convincing. 208 00:13:04,034 --> 00:13:06,549 Dr. Conrad. Vanessa. Come in. 209 00:13:06,674 --> 00:13:09,186 - I hope I'm not intruding. - Not at all. What brings you by? 210 00:13:09,311 --> 00:13:11,793 This may be wholly inappropriate, but I was wondering 211 00:13:11,918 --> 00:13:14,429 - whether you'd like to catch a movie. - A movie? 212 00:13:14,554 --> 00:13:16,244 They're screening two of my favorites... 213 00:13:16,369 --> 00:13:19,666 Planes, trains, and automobiles and dirty rotten scoundrels. 214 00:13:20,645 --> 00:13:21,846 Truth be told, 215 00:13:22,133 --> 00:13:24,718 I'm having a horrible day and I'm not of a laughing mood. 216 00:13:25,526 --> 00:13:26,871 We can wait until tomorrow 217 00:13:26,996 --> 00:13:29,181 when they'll be screening Mad Money and Kangaroo Jack. 218 00:13:34,431 --> 00:13:36,934 Is it something you'd like to talk about? 219 00:13:37,331 --> 00:13:39,834 It seems the time for talk has passed. 220 00:13:40,746 --> 00:13:43,090 I've just been informed that I'm being relieved of my command 221 00:13:43,215 --> 00:13:44,859 here on Atlantis. 222 00:13:44,984 --> 00:13:47,407 I'm sorry. Why? 223 00:13:47,998 --> 00:13:51,396 Apparently, I'm not very good at toeing the company line. 224 00:13:52,653 --> 00:13:55,748 I assumed I got this position on the strength of my record. 225 00:13:55,873 --> 00:13:58,250 But now it's clear that the only reason they appointed me 226 00:13:58,375 --> 00:14:01,258 Is because they expected I would just roll over for them. 227 00:14:02,333 --> 00:14:03,326 Then don't. 228 00:14:03,813 --> 00:14:06,295 - What? - Don't roll over for them. 229 00:14:07,021 --> 00:14:08,754 - Fight this. - I can't. 230 00:14:09,183 --> 00:14:10,801 The decision's been made. 231 00:14:11,405 --> 00:14:14,693 If that was true, then why didn't they just forward you a communique 232 00:14:14,818 --> 00:14:18,317 instead of sending a mouthpiece on a 3-week journey to the Pegasus galaxy? 233 00:14:30,879 --> 00:14:33,982 Did you really expect me to just give up without a fight? 234 00:14:35,475 --> 00:14:36,627 Honestly? Yes. 235 00:14:37,377 --> 00:14:39,925 I assumed you'd let common sense guide you on this one. 236 00:14:40,050 --> 00:14:42,005 You weren't sent here to fire me. 237 00:14:42,130 --> 00:14:44,056 You were sent here to evaluate my performance 238 00:14:44,181 --> 00:14:46,720 and make a recommendation based on your findings. 239 00:14:47,880 --> 00:14:49,755 The IOA may be leaning a certain way, 240 00:14:49,880 --> 00:14:51,934 but they have yet to make a decision on my fate. 241 00:14:52,637 --> 00:14:55,225 Yet you, their representative, 242 00:14:56,512 --> 00:14:57,683 clearly have... 243 00:15:01,005 --> 00:15:03,737 Which leads me to assume something else is going on here. 244 00:15:06,193 --> 00:15:08,811 Someone in the IOA wants me gone 245 00:15:08,936 --> 00:15:11,662 and is using you to make sure that happens. 246 00:15:14,860 --> 00:15:16,014 Tell me, Xiao. 247 00:15:17,254 --> 00:15:18,804 What are you getting in return? 248 00:15:27,158 --> 00:15:29,096 It's my job, isn't it? 249 00:15:31,065 --> 00:15:33,362 They've promised you the Atlantis command 250 00:15:33,487 --> 00:15:35,144 if you help them get rid of me? 251 00:15:36,439 --> 00:15:38,394 This will all go a lot easier 252 00:15:39,304 --> 00:15:41,505 - if you accept where this is going. - The hell I will. 253 00:15:41,630 --> 00:15:43,729 Richard, I hold all the cards. 254 00:15:43,854 --> 00:15:46,655 The decision is in my hands. This is a fight you cannot win. 255 00:16:00,504 --> 00:16:03,357 You can tolerate more than any man I've ever known. 256 00:16:04,879 --> 00:16:06,156 Now, why is that? 257 00:16:07,378 --> 00:16:08,802 Well, I was married once. 258 00:16:14,442 --> 00:16:17,550 You're here in the Pegasus galaxy to protect your people, 259 00:16:18,131 --> 00:16:20,646 but half the time, you can't even do that. 260 00:16:21,535 --> 00:16:23,602 That's what drives you, isn't it? 261 00:16:24,361 --> 00:16:25,964 Your past failures. 262 00:16:31,503 --> 00:16:33,327 Do you think by not giving me the IDC 263 00:16:33,698 --> 00:16:35,717 you're keeping your people safe? 264 00:16:36,261 --> 00:16:38,344 You're just putting off the inevitable. 265 00:16:38,753 --> 00:16:41,029 It's over. You can't protect them. 266 00:16:41,617 --> 00:16:43,420 You, those scientists, 267 00:16:44,192 --> 00:16:47,382 your friends back at Atlantis... They're as good as dead. 268 00:16:53,192 --> 00:16:55,627 Well, I see that asking nice isn't working. 269 00:16:56,749 --> 00:16:59,008 I'm gonna have to make other plans. 270 00:17:02,291 --> 00:17:03,899 Two men report to my position. 271 00:17:04,927 --> 00:17:06,096 On our way. 272 00:17:08,336 --> 00:17:09,906 In a couple of minutes, 273 00:17:10,623 --> 00:17:13,155 you're gonna wish you'd given me that IDC. 274 00:17:16,484 --> 00:17:17,765 What are you working on? 275 00:17:17,890 --> 00:17:19,925 According to this, the device is emitting 276 00:17:20,050 --> 00:17:22,813 a low-level energy signature in an oscillating pattern. 277 00:17:22,938 --> 00:17:25,285 - Is it dangerous? - No. Radiation's minimal, but... 278 00:17:25,410 --> 00:17:27,876 Unimportant. We should be focusing on the data. 279 00:17:28,001 --> 00:17:28,855 I was. 280 00:17:28,980 --> 00:17:31,876 Like, I've run every kind of decrypt sweep I can think of at this thing. 281 00:17:32,001 --> 00:17:34,248 Still nothing. I don't know what to do. 282 00:17:34,627 --> 00:17:36,627 - Oh, you'll think of something. - Really. 283 00:17:36,752 --> 00:17:39,975 - What makes you so sure? - Oh, because you're brilliant. 284 00:17:40,137 --> 00:17:42,876 That's true. Doesn't mean I'm gonna... Wait a minute. What did you say? 285 00:17:43,001 --> 00:17:45,315 Why did you say that? What are you, sick? Am I sick? 286 00:17:45,440 --> 00:17:48,388 - What've you heard? - No, nobody's sick, Rodney. 287 00:17:48,513 --> 00:17:51,488 I said you were brilliant because... Because you are. 288 00:17:52,878 --> 00:17:55,501 I rarely say it because you're a difficult man to compliment. 289 00:17:55,626 --> 00:17:57,836 You're egotistical, you're arrogant, you're stubborn... 290 00:17:57,961 --> 00:17:58,995 And brilliant. 291 00:18:00,252 --> 00:18:02,251 Yes, Rodney. And brilliant. 292 00:18:02,376 --> 00:18:03,744 Right. Well... 293 00:18:03,869 --> 00:18:06,788 pull up a chair, Radek. We've got some work to do. 294 00:18:07,541 --> 00:18:08,663 All right... 295 00:18:09,547 --> 00:18:11,382 Tell me what plan B is, 296 00:18:11,543 --> 00:18:14,011 or are you just gonna surprise me? 297 00:18:15,067 --> 00:18:18,181 I'm gonna have my men repair the damage they did to your Puddle Jumper, 298 00:18:19,031 --> 00:18:20,689 then use it to attack the City. 299 00:18:20,814 --> 00:18:22,656 Well, I hate to be Mr. Negative, 300 00:18:22,781 --> 00:18:25,480 but I can think of at least one problem you're gonna run into. 301 00:18:25,993 --> 00:18:29,682 Yes, I know all about the Ancient gene needed to operate the Jumper. 302 00:18:29,807 --> 00:18:31,820 But that's not gonna be a problem 303 00:18:32,285 --> 00:18:34,448 because you're gonna give us a hand. 304 00:18:34,896 --> 00:18:35,805 Hold him. 305 00:18:44,210 --> 00:18:45,828 Last chance, Johnny Boy. 306 00:18:47,311 --> 00:18:49,137 You gonna give me that IDC? 307 00:18:53,282 --> 00:18:54,596 Didn't think so. 308 00:19:16,868 --> 00:19:18,575 You're an interesting man, Sheppard. 309 00:19:18,949 --> 00:19:20,870 You travel to another galaxy, 310 00:19:20,995 --> 00:19:24,247 risk your life defending a bunch of people you don't even know. 311 00:19:25,194 --> 00:19:28,000 If you ask me, you're either someone with a death wish 312 00:19:28,806 --> 00:19:31,151 or someone running away from something. 313 00:19:32,933 --> 00:19:33,933 So tell me, 314 00:19:34,697 --> 00:19:36,259 what are you running away from? 315 00:19:40,556 --> 00:19:42,481 - Where have you been? - All over. 316 00:19:42,606 --> 00:19:44,431 The EM radiation this device is giving off 317 00:19:44,556 --> 00:19:46,558 covers the entire City and well beyond. 318 00:19:46,683 --> 00:19:48,014 You said it wasn't dangerous. 319 00:19:48,139 --> 00:19:51,569 It's not. At least, according to this... It has a relatively low frequency. 320 00:19:51,694 --> 00:19:55,059 At worst, some people may experience headaches or trouble sleeping. 321 00:19:55,184 --> 00:19:57,197 Well, then, we'll shut it off before bedtime. 322 00:19:57,580 --> 00:20:00,431 In the meantime, you should be focusing on the data. 323 00:20:00,556 --> 00:20:02,367 I'm not getting anywhere with that. 324 00:20:02,492 --> 00:20:04,996 I mean, despite the fact that I am a genius. 325 00:20:06,118 --> 00:20:08,089 I said you were brilliant. Not you were a genius. 326 00:20:08,214 --> 00:20:10,182 Same diff. I don't get it. 327 00:20:10,307 --> 00:20:12,694 You know, this script appears to be a lot less complicated 328 00:20:12,819 --> 00:20:14,980 than many we've encountered. It's only 12 symbols 329 00:20:15,105 --> 00:20:17,175 in an endlessly repeating yet varying sequences. 330 00:20:18,570 --> 00:20:20,568 I agree. It's very curious. 331 00:20:21,236 --> 00:20:23,975 It's like being asked to figure out the password for an alien laptop 332 00:20:24,100 --> 00:20:25,240 or something. 333 00:20:26,243 --> 00:20:27,744 I think that if we... 334 00:20:28,373 --> 00:20:31,970 - What? What are you doing? - I'm figuring out the alien's password. 335 00:20:32,095 --> 00:20:34,012 - Rodney, I was kidding. - No, it makes sense... 336 00:20:34,137 --> 00:20:35,946 Every kid with a computer password-protects. 337 00:20:36,071 --> 00:20:37,528 Why wouldn't an alien? 338 00:20:40,881 --> 00:20:43,471 There. Why didn't I see that before? 339 00:20:43,596 --> 00:20:45,757 - What? - The pattern isn't in the text. 340 00:20:45,882 --> 00:20:48,831 It's in the spaces in between the text, each exactly 12 symbols in length. 341 00:20:49,899 --> 00:20:53,308 Each section of text is a multiple of 12... 24, 48, 96... 342 00:20:53,433 --> 00:20:55,706 Separated by a 12-symbol space. 343 00:20:56,097 --> 00:20:58,727 Look, it's... it's a puzzle. It's a prompt. 344 00:20:58,852 --> 00:20:59,909 What are you doing? 345 00:21:00,034 --> 00:21:02,374 Running pattern recognition software on the 12-symbol sequence. 346 00:21:02,499 --> 00:21:04,523 Hopefully I can come up with a 12-symbol permutation 347 00:21:04,648 --> 00:21:07,118 that I can feed directly back into the device. 348 00:21:07,243 --> 00:21:09,688 And if I'm right... If we're right... 349 00:21:10,225 --> 00:21:11,939 we unlock the alien laptop. 350 00:21:23,181 --> 00:21:24,492 You poached my private spot. 351 00:21:25,297 --> 00:21:26,119 What? 352 00:21:27,525 --> 00:21:28,814 What I meant to say is 353 00:21:28,939 --> 00:21:30,631 you discovered my little personal area. 354 00:21:34,681 --> 00:21:36,838 This is where I come to be alone with my thoughts. 355 00:21:37,832 --> 00:21:40,533 - Do you mind sharing it? - Not at all. 356 00:21:44,442 --> 00:21:45,555 It's beautiful. 357 00:21:50,005 --> 00:21:52,007 I wish I could stay here forever. 358 00:21:54,430 --> 00:21:56,482 By the way, I wanted to thank you for earlier today. 359 00:21:58,931 --> 00:22:01,529 - I took your advice. - Are they backing down? 360 00:22:02,491 --> 00:22:03,491 Unlikely. 361 00:22:04,334 --> 00:22:05,520 But at the very least, 362 00:22:05,645 --> 00:22:08,119 I have the satisfaction of knowing I went out swinging. 363 00:22:10,756 --> 00:22:12,503 You're a good man, Richard. 364 00:22:14,237 --> 00:22:16,256 I really wish they could see that. 365 00:22:17,905 --> 00:22:20,868 Vanessa, would you like to have dinner with me tonight? 366 00:22:21,873 --> 00:22:23,384 It would be my pleasure. 367 00:22:25,743 --> 00:22:26,743 Wonderful. 368 00:22:27,681 --> 00:22:30,120 What time should I swing by to pick you up? 369 00:22:30,245 --> 00:22:32,584 It might be easier if we just met up. 370 00:22:34,227 --> 00:22:35,948 Mr. Woolsey, you're off radio. 371 00:22:36,073 --> 00:22:38,329 Dr. McKay needs to see you right away. 372 00:22:49,699 --> 00:22:52,816 That is the historical, scientific, and technological records 373 00:22:52,941 --> 00:22:54,572 of an extinct civilization, 374 00:22:54,697 --> 00:22:56,320 and if this device is any indication, 375 00:22:56,445 --> 00:22:58,240 a highly advanced one at that. 376 00:22:58,365 --> 00:23:01,196 I mean, medical breakthroughs, specifications for advanced weaponry... 377 00:23:01,321 --> 00:23:03,073 - This is incredible. - It is. 378 00:23:04,695 --> 00:23:07,632 - I sense a "but". - No, no, no. No, no, no. No "buts". 379 00:23:07,757 --> 00:23:10,760 - A "By the way", maybe. - I'm listening. 380 00:23:10,885 --> 00:23:12,827 Like I said, the device contains the records 381 00:23:12,952 --> 00:23:14,431 for a long-dead civilization. 382 00:23:14,556 --> 00:23:17,071 But it also contains the chemical building blocks 383 00:23:17,196 --> 00:23:19,009 for a silicon-based lifeform. 384 00:23:19,134 --> 00:23:21,609 - What does that mean? - This device was designed 385 00:23:21,885 --> 00:23:23,400 to seed planets with organisms 386 00:23:23,525 --> 00:23:26,448 that would, in time, evolve into a sentient race. 387 00:23:26,573 --> 00:23:29,617 Once that sentient race reached a certain level of maturity, 388 00:23:29,777 --> 00:23:32,491 they could then benefit from the information left for them by their 389 00:23:32,616 --> 00:23:33,954 extinct ancestors. 390 00:23:34,945 --> 00:23:37,060 - So what happened? - I'm not sure. 391 00:23:37,557 --> 00:23:39,943 Obviously, they didn't complete their journey. 392 00:23:40,068 --> 00:23:42,619 They ended up here instead. Still, with the help of the Daedalus, 393 00:23:42,744 --> 00:23:46,550 we could ensure that it finally reached its target destination. 394 00:23:47,768 --> 00:23:50,634 Okay, let's copy the data and then send it on its way. 395 00:23:50,759 --> 00:23:53,259 Which is where the "Oh, by the way" comes in. 396 00:23:53,384 --> 00:23:56,977 Look, this device is set up in such a way that accessing the data 397 00:23:57,102 --> 00:24:00,005 would do irreparable damage to the biological samples. 398 00:24:00,130 --> 00:24:02,036 In other words, it's either/or? 399 00:24:02,385 --> 00:24:05,657 Either we take the data or we send it on its way. 400 00:24:05,782 --> 00:24:07,368 We can't do both. 401 00:24:12,131 --> 00:24:13,911 You disappoint me, John. 402 00:24:14,383 --> 00:24:16,828 I didn't think you'd be this easy to break. 403 00:24:17,266 --> 00:24:19,667 Even those two scientists you came with put up more of a fight... 404 00:24:20,572 --> 00:24:22,059 before we killed them. 405 00:24:23,883 --> 00:24:26,016 Just another two you couldn't save. 406 00:24:27,010 --> 00:24:28,010 We're done. 407 00:24:30,275 --> 00:24:31,320 It's operational? 408 00:24:31,445 --> 00:24:33,820 We used the genetic material to initiate it. 409 00:24:33,945 --> 00:24:36,736 You hear that, Sheppard? We've got the Jumper... 410 00:24:38,104 --> 00:24:40,687 Sir, we can come back and deal with him once we're done with Atlantis. 411 00:24:41,341 --> 00:24:44,221 We deal with him now. Find him and kill him. 412 00:24:50,330 --> 00:24:51,468 Hello, Ellen. 413 00:24:51,885 --> 00:24:53,386 Hello... you. 414 00:24:54,224 --> 00:24:56,514 Amelia, could you please do me a favor 415 00:24:56,639 --> 00:24:59,133 and pass on a message to Dr. Vanessa Conrad? 416 00:24:59,258 --> 00:25:01,132 She's in one of the science departments. 417 00:25:01,257 --> 00:25:04,145 Please tell her that, given Dr. McKay's recent findings, 418 00:25:04,270 --> 00:25:07,422 we may have to reschedule our dinner tonight. 419 00:25:09,883 --> 00:25:11,746 Dr. Conrad? Are you sure, sir? 420 00:25:12,385 --> 00:25:15,126 Better yet, why don't you just tell me where her quarters are? 421 00:25:15,251 --> 00:25:18,085 I suppose it's only proper that I tell her personally. 422 00:25:18,510 --> 00:25:20,195 There's nothing here, sir. 423 00:25:20,320 --> 00:25:22,010 She hasn't been assigned quarters yet? 424 00:25:22,135 --> 00:25:25,107 No sir, according to this, there's no Dr. Conrad on Atlantis. 425 00:25:50,355 --> 00:25:52,349 Amelia, the woman I was talking to 426 00:25:52,474 --> 00:25:54,771 when you approached me earlier today... 427 00:25:55,406 --> 00:25:57,288 - Sir? - On the balcony. 428 00:25:58,412 --> 00:26:02,407 The woman I was speaking with when you delivered the message from Dr. McKay. 429 00:26:02,974 --> 00:26:05,225 She probably left before I got there, sir. 430 00:26:05,350 --> 00:26:08,253 When I approached you on the balcony, you were alone. 431 00:26:30,287 --> 00:26:32,256 There's nothing wrong with you. 432 00:26:32,695 --> 00:26:34,787 - What's going on? - I'll let you know in a second. 433 00:26:34,912 --> 00:26:38,287 - I'm just looking over your results. - She won't find anything. 434 00:26:39,669 --> 00:26:42,350 According to this, you're fine. Perfectly normal. 435 00:26:42,475 --> 00:26:44,477 - See? - Then what is going on? 436 00:26:45,005 --> 00:26:46,570 Why isn't your name in the database? 437 00:26:46,695 --> 00:26:49,076 Why couldn't Amelia see you earlier today? 438 00:26:50,201 --> 00:26:52,360 I'm pretty sure my name is in the database. 439 00:26:52,798 --> 00:26:54,974 And as for Amelia, if she has a medical concern, 440 00:26:55,099 --> 00:26:57,036 there's no reason why she shouldn't see me. 441 00:26:57,161 --> 00:26:59,409 - When did she come by? - She can't see me, Richard. 442 00:27:01,134 --> 00:27:02,746 Only you can see me. 443 00:27:03,910 --> 00:27:04,910 Why? 444 00:27:05,037 --> 00:27:07,340 I'd like to clarify the misunderstanding. 445 00:27:07,577 --> 00:27:09,472 I don't want her thinking I turned her away. 446 00:27:10,586 --> 00:27:12,672 Amelia's fine. I'll talk to her. 447 00:27:15,189 --> 00:27:16,039 Great. 448 00:27:17,307 --> 00:27:18,572 As for you, 449 00:27:19,422 --> 00:27:21,615 you said you've been feeling unwell? 450 00:27:22,944 --> 00:27:23,934 That's right. 451 00:27:24,161 --> 00:27:25,230 Tired? 452 00:27:25,597 --> 00:27:26,597 Somewhat. 453 00:27:27,288 --> 00:27:30,910 Any visual symptoms? Shadows or flashes in your field of vision? 454 00:27:35,849 --> 00:27:36,821 Sort of. Yes. 455 00:27:37,161 --> 00:27:38,661 What about auditory symptoms? 456 00:27:38,786 --> 00:27:41,137 Occasional ringing or buzzing or whistling? 457 00:27:41,262 --> 00:27:42,592 We need to talk. 458 00:27:42,994 --> 00:27:45,845 - Yes. The occasional buzzing. - Somewhere private. 459 00:27:46,986 --> 00:27:48,208 There it goes again. 460 00:27:50,722 --> 00:27:53,091 I bet you haven't been sleeping very well, 461 00:27:53,216 --> 00:27:55,422 what with this whole probationary review... 462 00:27:56,117 --> 00:27:58,291 Of course. That's it exactly. 463 00:27:58,416 --> 00:28:01,463 You're obviously under a lot of stress, and sometimes anxiety 464 00:28:01,588 --> 00:28:03,846 can manifest itself in a variety of ways, 465 00:28:03,971 --> 00:28:06,347 but these are gonna help you relax 466 00:28:06,472 --> 00:28:08,092 and sleep through the night. 467 00:28:08,217 --> 00:28:10,814 And hopefully, once you're well rested, you'll be feeling much better, 468 00:28:10,974 --> 00:28:13,692 and your symptoms will disappear. But if they don't, 469 00:28:14,123 --> 00:28:16,027 come back and see me. Okay? 470 00:28:16,999 --> 00:28:18,349 Thank you, Doctor. 471 00:28:18,474 --> 00:28:20,612 I wouldn't advise taking those. 472 00:28:29,954 --> 00:28:34,156 - How long have you been standing there? - Sorry. I didn't wanna disturb you. 473 00:28:34,281 --> 00:28:36,528 - You seemed deep in thought. - I'm always deep in thought. 474 00:28:36,653 --> 00:28:37,897 Keeps me sharp. 475 00:28:38,437 --> 00:28:39,670 And sleepless. 476 00:28:41,003 --> 00:28:42,430 So, what are you working on? 477 00:28:42,555 --> 00:28:45,377 I'm just analyzing the readings from the radiation of the device. 478 00:28:45,502 --> 00:28:46,653 Jeez, the radiation. 479 00:28:46,778 --> 00:28:49,016 I'm just killing time till Woolsey gives us the green light 480 00:28:49,141 --> 00:28:51,189 to start data retrieval on that thing. 481 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:54,750 - You think he will? - Of course. This is huge... 482 00:28:54,875 --> 00:28:58,169 The achievements of an alien race, are you kidding me? 483 00:29:01,313 --> 00:29:02,540 Wait a minute. 484 00:29:03,034 --> 00:29:04,052 What? 485 00:29:04,931 --> 00:29:07,549 The modulated, ultra-low frequency emanating from the device... 486 00:29:07,790 --> 00:29:10,122 I've seen something like this before. 487 00:29:41,653 --> 00:29:43,393 I'm sorry I made you doubt your sanity. 488 00:29:43,518 --> 00:29:45,699 Who are you? What are you? 489 00:29:46,348 --> 00:29:47,585 A physical manifestation 490 00:29:47,710 --> 00:29:50,608 of your subconscious romantic and sexual ideals. 491 00:29:53,222 --> 00:29:54,222 Oh, God. 492 00:29:55,683 --> 00:29:58,463 You're not crazy. You're really seeing me. 493 00:29:59,803 --> 00:30:01,883 - Why? - I'm sorry I had to deceive you, 494 00:30:02,350 --> 00:30:05,511 but the survival of an entire civilization is at stake. 495 00:30:06,538 --> 00:30:08,220 This has something to do 496 00:30:08,435 --> 00:30:11,309 with that device Dr. McKay recovered, doesn't it? 497 00:30:14,571 --> 00:30:15,687 She can't see me. 498 00:30:26,487 --> 00:30:29,140 I thought I heard you talking with someone. 499 00:30:31,036 --> 00:30:33,400 I was running through the pep talk 500 00:30:33,525 --> 00:30:36,287 I'm going to be giving the gang in microbiology. 501 00:30:36,412 --> 00:30:37,412 Really? 502 00:30:38,158 --> 00:30:41,312 You know, I saw you on the balcony this afternoon talking with... 503 00:30:41,772 --> 00:30:42,632 yourself. 504 00:30:44,706 --> 00:30:45,517 I... 505 00:30:45,642 --> 00:30:49,095 occasionally do verbalize my thoughts. It helps me put things in perspective. 506 00:30:49,352 --> 00:30:52,694 A casual observer might find that sort of behavior a little disconcerting, 507 00:30:52,819 --> 00:30:55,086 especially coming from someone in your position... 508 00:30:55,211 --> 00:30:57,617 faced with a very important decision. 509 00:30:58,854 --> 00:31:00,536 Another nail in my coffin? 510 00:31:00,661 --> 00:31:02,652 Dr. McKay briefed me on the device he recovered. 511 00:31:02,812 --> 00:31:04,403 Yes, it is an impressive find. 512 00:31:04,563 --> 00:31:06,857 - That doesn't belong to you. - Please... 513 00:31:07,098 --> 00:31:08,101 sit down. 514 00:31:11,579 --> 00:31:13,602 He tells me you've delayed giving the go-ahead 515 00:31:13,727 --> 00:31:15,226 on the data retrieval. 516 00:31:15,351 --> 00:31:19,278 I'm not sure if Dr. McKay explained the dilemma we're facing... 517 00:31:19,740 --> 00:31:22,421 I can't even believe you're considering letting this slip away. 518 00:31:22,581 --> 00:31:24,090 There are other issues to consider. 519 00:31:24,250 --> 00:31:25,925 - Such as? - The fate of another race. 520 00:31:26,085 --> 00:31:28,009 Will you stay out of this! 521 00:31:29,780 --> 00:31:31,526 I will do no such thing. 522 00:31:32,414 --> 00:31:35,754 Their civilization is dead. Ours, on the other hand, is alive, 523 00:31:35,879 --> 00:31:37,352 and we could use that information. 524 00:31:37,513 --> 00:31:40,815 We'd be robbing a civilization of the opportunity to rebuild itself. 525 00:31:41,230 --> 00:31:43,425 There's no guarante that a civilization will evolve 526 00:31:43,550 --> 00:31:45,000 from the seeding process. 527 00:31:45,125 --> 00:31:47,989 The entire race could die out before it even reached sentient status. 528 00:31:48,853 --> 00:31:51,747 And we would be throwing away an incredible opportunity. 529 00:31:51,872 --> 00:31:52,889 Or... 530 00:31:53,515 --> 00:31:56,133 consigning billions of potential lives 531 00:31:56,780 --> 00:31:57,790 to oblivion. 532 00:32:01,466 --> 00:32:04,003 I can't believe your good fortune, Richard. 533 00:32:04,531 --> 00:32:08,134 This is your opportunity to show the team back home you can play ball. 534 00:32:09,030 --> 00:32:11,546 Follow procedure and save your job, 535 00:32:12,811 --> 00:32:15,107 or you can hand it to me on a silver platter. 536 00:32:15,272 --> 00:32:16,406 Your choice. 537 00:32:55,126 --> 00:32:56,876 How dare you threaten me? 538 00:32:57,108 --> 00:32:58,808 It's not a threat, Richard. 539 00:32:59,251 --> 00:33:01,812 I'm simply telling you how things are going to play out 540 00:33:02,445 --> 00:33:03,731 if we lose that device. 541 00:33:03,891 --> 00:33:06,358 Richard, please. They were a kind and peaceful race, 542 00:33:06,871 --> 00:33:08,777 one well worth saving. 543 00:33:09,492 --> 00:33:10,939 We need to get rid of it! 544 00:33:11,064 --> 00:33:12,990 The energy signature that device is giving off 545 00:33:13,150 --> 00:33:15,314 is very similar to one we encountered on M1B-129. 546 00:33:15,439 --> 00:33:16,993 It can induce mass hallucinations. 547 00:33:17,154 --> 00:33:20,636 Or function as a means of communication between two very different species. 548 00:33:23,605 --> 00:33:25,040 Let's act quickly. 549 00:33:25,324 --> 00:33:27,772 Salvage the data and destroy the device. 550 00:33:27,897 --> 00:33:29,243 Thank you all... 551 00:33:29,765 --> 00:33:31,180 both for enlightening me. 552 00:33:31,305 --> 00:33:33,330 I'll make my decision shortly. 553 00:33:33,808 --> 00:33:34,878 Please. 554 00:33:42,206 --> 00:33:43,062 Now... 555 00:33:44,077 --> 00:33:46,357 Why don't you tell me what's going on? 556 00:33:46,887 --> 00:33:50,016 This has gone on long enough. Use your other hand. 557 00:33:51,465 --> 00:33:52,510 Go on. 558 00:33:55,424 --> 00:33:57,939 I have no intention of letting you die. 559 00:33:59,341 --> 00:34:01,142 Now, climb back up, John. 560 00:34:06,585 --> 00:34:07,589 That's it. 561 00:34:22,420 --> 00:34:24,372 What the hell's going on here? 562 00:34:25,582 --> 00:34:27,232 Tens of thousands of years ago, 563 00:34:27,357 --> 00:34:29,760 a civilization foresaw its end. 564 00:34:30,639 --> 00:34:32,727 After millions of years of evolution, 565 00:34:32,852 --> 00:34:35,196 the race known as the Sekkari faced extinction. 566 00:34:35,805 --> 00:34:37,617 Knowing they couldn't save themselves, 567 00:34:37,742 --> 00:34:40,535 they spent their final days creating the means to start over. 568 00:34:41,070 --> 00:34:42,623 They built seed carriers, 569 00:34:42,774 --> 00:34:46,083 each with a different target world programmed into its navigation system, 570 00:34:46,678 --> 00:34:49,419 worlds that would provide them with the chemical compounds necessary 571 00:34:49,818 --> 00:34:52,268 to produce, sustain, and develop life. 572 00:34:53,853 --> 00:34:55,805 Each seed carrier also held a repository 573 00:34:55,930 --> 00:34:57,928 containing the history of the Sekkari people... 574 00:34:58,742 --> 00:35:00,294 Their struggles, their achievements, 575 00:35:00,419 --> 00:35:02,975 and the mistakes that ultimately led to their own destruction. 576 00:35:03,416 --> 00:35:06,269 The seed carriers were outfitted with subspace communicators 577 00:35:06,631 --> 00:35:09,783 designed to alert the group once a seeding was successful. 578 00:35:09,908 --> 00:35:12,651 Over 50 were launched. None achieved their goal. 579 00:35:13,183 --> 00:35:16,405 This unit malfunctioned. I guided it to the nearest planet... 580 00:35:16,565 --> 00:35:17,634 This world, 581 00:35:17,759 --> 00:35:20,534 in the hope that it would prove suitable to the life-forming process. 582 00:35:21,433 --> 00:35:22,509 It wasn't. 583 00:35:22,765 --> 00:35:25,748 This device survived re-entry relatively unscathed, 584 00:35:25,873 --> 00:35:28,458 then spent the next 2,000 years at the ocean's bottom, 585 00:35:28,847 --> 00:35:32,629 until recently, when its dormant systems were awakened by its sensors 586 00:35:32,789 --> 00:35:35,716 picking up trace readings from one of your submerged Jumpers. 587 00:35:36,149 --> 00:35:39,490 The one Dr. McKay flew up out of the underwater bay weeks ago. 588 00:35:39,615 --> 00:35:42,597 I scanned your city, and then I linked with you. 589 00:35:44,010 --> 00:35:45,388 What are you? 590 00:35:45,662 --> 00:35:47,936 I'm the seed carrier's artificial intelligence. 591 00:35:48,549 --> 00:35:51,022 My aim was to study you, to get to know you, 592 00:35:51,495 --> 00:35:54,234 and, eventually, direct you to help complete this unit's assignment. 593 00:35:54,592 --> 00:35:55,997 - By manipulating me. - No. 594 00:35:56,122 --> 00:35:57,883 By finding out what kind of person you were 595 00:35:58,008 --> 00:36:00,958 in the hope that we could place our trust in you. 596 00:36:01,365 --> 00:36:03,894 Couldn't you have simply communicated your situation to us 597 00:36:04,019 --> 00:36:05,359 from the beginning? 598 00:36:05,716 --> 00:36:07,160 Please understand... 599 00:36:07,285 --> 00:36:09,748 I am the last hope for the Sekkari people. 600 00:36:10,403 --> 00:36:11,709 I couldn't risk it. 601 00:36:12,886 --> 00:36:13,886 I'm sorry. 602 00:36:16,026 --> 00:36:17,922 As a soldier, you were a threat. 603 00:36:18,047 --> 00:36:20,093 If anyone was to use force to secure the repository, 604 00:36:20,253 --> 00:36:22,809 it would have been you, the military man. 605 00:36:23,111 --> 00:36:26,049 So I connected with your mind to distract you. 606 00:36:26,369 --> 00:36:27,757 Distract me? 607 00:36:28,692 --> 00:36:32,363 Making me think the Jumper was sabotaged would've been enough of a distraction. 608 00:36:32,488 --> 00:36:34,589 You would have discovered the subterfuge. 609 00:36:34,714 --> 00:36:37,324 I'm unable to maintain a static illusion over time. 610 00:36:37,449 --> 00:36:39,987 It was necessary to keep your mind occupied. 611 00:36:40,197 --> 00:36:42,408 - And that's what you chose? - What you chose. 612 00:36:42,533 --> 00:36:44,701 I didn't have full control over your hallucination 613 00:36:44,861 --> 00:36:46,616 or the direction it took. 614 00:36:46,822 --> 00:36:49,200 It was your mind driving the diversion. 615 00:36:49,325 --> 00:36:50,936 I merely played along. 616 00:36:51,413 --> 00:36:52,876 Are you saying I tortured myself? 617 00:36:53,187 --> 00:36:54,920 You torture yourself every day, John. 618 00:36:55,524 --> 00:36:58,672 But in this case, it was your mind manifesting your darkest fears. 619 00:36:59,057 --> 00:37:02,092 You were the architect of your own self-deception. 620 00:37:05,374 --> 00:37:06,982 Now you know the truth 621 00:37:08,261 --> 00:37:10,176 and have a decision to make. 622 00:37:15,112 --> 00:37:17,263 Colonel, where were you? We're sitting here for... 623 00:37:17,388 --> 00:37:19,339 Shut up. Get in the Jumper. 624 00:37:25,009 --> 00:37:26,827 Sorry to disturb you, Ms. Shen, 625 00:37:26,952 --> 00:37:29,581 but you've just received a secure transmission from Earth. 626 00:37:29,706 --> 00:37:31,790 - Can I patch it through? - Go ahead. 627 00:37:35,699 --> 00:37:37,507 Luthor. How are things? 628 00:37:37,632 --> 00:37:38,634 Well, 629 00:37:38,759 --> 00:37:42,596 but I felt it only fair to inform you of recent developments here. 630 00:37:43,079 --> 00:37:46,387 As much as I believe you'd be a worthy candidate to replace Richard, 631 00:37:47,269 --> 00:37:49,969 I'm afraid the rest of the council feels otherwise. 632 00:37:50,094 --> 00:37:53,016 It looks like we'll be going with James Coolidge instead. 633 00:37:53,141 --> 00:37:54,771 - Coolidge? - Don't worry. 634 00:37:55,560 --> 00:37:58,941 You'll still be rewarded for facilitating the transition. 635 00:37:59,078 --> 00:38:00,328 Congratulations. 636 00:38:00,556 --> 00:38:03,779 You'll be chairing the IOA's new environmental initiative. 637 00:38:15,441 --> 00:38:16,472 I'm off. 638 00:38:17,269 --> 00:38:19,371 I suppose I'll be joining you shortly. 639 00:38:19,496 --> 00:38:22,215 Don't make any holiday plans. You're not going anywhere. 640 00:38:23,035 --> 00:38:24,946 I gave you a glowing review. 641 00:38:25,372 --> 00:38:28,345 And since your future rests entirely on my report, 642 00:38:28,744 --> 00:38:31,219 I'd like to be the first to congratulate you as the new 643 00:38:31,344 --> 00:38:34,435 Permanent Commander of the Atlantis expedition. 644 00:38:36,207 --> 00:38:37,657 I don't understand. 645 00:38:39,477 --> 00:38:41,985 Like you, Richard, I'm nobody's puppet. 646 00:38:42,635 --> 00:38:46,126 They should've thought of that before delivering yesterday's update. 647 00:38:47,226 --> 00:38:48,255 Good luck. 648 00:38:55,403 --> 00:38:56,928 Yesterday's update? 649 00:38:57,355 --> 00:38:59,485 I don't know what she's talking about, sir. 650 00:38:59,610 --> 00:39:02,456 We haven't had a scheduled dial-out in days. 651 00:39:11,049 --> 00:39:13,145 Could I have a moment alone, Amelia? 652 00:39:13,270 --> 00:39:14,270 Yes, sir. 653 00:39:18,444 --> 00:39:20,023 I assume that you're responsible? 654 00:39:20,602 --> 00:39:22,816 Consider it a going-away present. 655 00:39:24,024 --> 00:39:25,028 Thank you. 656 00:39:27,857 --> 00:39:28,903 Alrighty. 657 00:39:29,357 --> 00:39:32,862 Here we are, all fixed up and ready to roll. 658 00:39:33,487 --> 00:39:35,496 What happens when you reach your destination? 659 00:39:35,656 --> 00:39:36,803 Destination? 660 00:39:37,106 --> 00:39:39,511 You're talking to the AI, aren't you? 661 00:39:40,535 --> 00:39:43,420 I'll start the process that will give life to the Sekkari, 662 00:39:43,771 --> 00:39:46,716 and then I'll go to sleep until a time when I'm needed again. 663 00:39:51,796 --> 00:39:54,348 I realize it may have been an unpleasant experience... 664 00:39:54,540 --> 00:39:56,309 Yeah, well, just a little bit. 665 00:39:57,029 --> 00:39:59,604 - What... you can see her too? - And I want you to know 666 00:39:59,764 --> 00:40:01,731 I'm sorry for what you had to go through. 667 00:40:03,830 --> 00:40:05,754 The Apollo is ready to beam. 668 00:40:08,819 --> 00:40:10,656 The ship will take you to your target planet. 669 00:40:11,304 --> 00:40:13,044 I don't mean to complain or anything, 670 00:40:13,169 --> 00:40:16,030 it's just I spent the day making sure this was in working order. 671 00:40:16,155 --> 00:40:19,048 It would be kind of nice to just get a little face time with... 672 00:40:19,173 --> 00:40:20,457 Here you are, Dr. McKay... 673 00:40:21,219 --> 00:40:23,239 The true form of the Sekkari. 674 00:40:28,586 --> 00:40:29,589 Neat. 675 00:40:32,927 --> 00:40:33,970 Good luck. 676 00:40:40,661 --> 00:40:41,713 "Neat"? 677 00:40:41,838 --> 00:40:44,449 What? I... She caught me off guard. What did you want me to say? 678 00:40:44,574 --> 00:40:47,093 - What would you have said? - "Weird." 679 00:40:54,546 --> 00:40:56,347 Would you care to join us? 680 00:40:56,718 --> 00:40:59,276 Well, actually, I have some reports to file... 681 00:40:59,880 --> 00:41:02,011 Thank you. I'd love to join you. 682 00:41:07,264 --> 00:41:09,372 So, you really had no idea 683 00:41:09,497 --> 00:41:11,282 that what you were seeing wasn't real? 684 00:41:11,407 --> 00:41:12,407 Trust me, 685 00:41:13,318 --> 00:41:15,722 the manifestations were very convincing, Doctor. 686 00:41:15,847 --> 00:41:17,180 You wouldn't have known. 687 00:41:17,305 --> 00:41:19,754 With all due respect, I think they knew they couldn't fool me, 688 00:41:19,879 --> 00:41:21,940 so they, you know, didn't bother. 689 00:41:22,380 --> 00:41:25,428 - They just concentrated on you two. - You know what I don't get, 690 00:41:25,701 --> 00:41:27,911 is the AI thing revealed itself that morning, 691 00:41:28,036 --> 00:41:30,183 you discover the device that afternoon. 692 00:41:30,308 --> 00:41:32,153 I mean, that's perfect timing. 693 00:41:32,408 --> 00:41:34,511 The Colonel's right. That was very coincidental. 694 00:41:34,636 --> 00:41:36,761 And I know what you're implying, but my mind was clear. 695 00:41:36,886 --> 00:41:40,079 That device was found because of my brilliant thinking 696 00:41:40,204 --> 00:41:43,087 and, as much as I hate to admit it, a little help from Zelenka. 697 00:41:43,212 --> 00:41:44,995 What? Zelenka's off-world. 698 00:41:45,120 --> 00:41:47,377 No, he's not. He came back yesterday. 699 00:41:50,057 --> 00:41:52,574 Lieutenant Donovan had a nasty reaction to something he ate, 700 00:41:52,699 --> 00:41:54,292 they came back early. 701 00:41:55,488 --> 00:41:56,615 Didn't they? 702 00:42:00,144 --> 00:42:01,347 Son of a... 703 00:42:01,472 --> 00:42:04,027 Guess it wasn't that much of coincidence after all.