Chapter 1: Hidden in the Sands
“… So that is why I think we need to honestly consider the possibility that these ancient civilizations had some here to unknown connection or communication.” Said a man with glasses.
He was in a small lecture hall. He was standing behind a podium at the front of the hall and had just finished present his theory laid out in his newest book. The hall while not packed was still reasonably filled.
A man from the crowd asked a question after being called on, “Yes, Dr. Jackson I noticed that while you went into great deal on your idea that these ancient civilizations had some sort of connection you never specified what that connection was. Do you think it could be related to the Precursors that created the Codex and Wodan’s Blood?”
“While I certainly think that is a possibility it far to early to tell. Certainly, what beings or civilization whether human or not that could create something like Wodan’s Blood could have contact with these civilizations by presenting themselves as gods or god-like figures to accomplish whatever their goals are. However, we currently know so little about this connection much less about the Precursors that we just really can’t know without further study.” Replied Dr. Jackson.
After a few more questions and answers the lecture wraps up and everyone begins to leave. As Dr. Jackson is packing up he is approached by an older woman.
“Impressive speech, Dr. Jackson.”
“Um, thank you.” He said.
“Your theories are very interesting. However, many of your colleagues aren’t convinced and you are having trouble convincing them.” She said.
“Well that…”, he began before being interrupted.
“Even so much of the evidence you have laid out does lend some credence to your theories so you haven’t been chased out of academia. However, you are definitely on the edge and looking for a way to prove yourself right.”
“I’m sorry, I don’t believe I ever caught your name?” Dr. Jackson asked.
“I am Catherine Langford. I am currently working with the US government to research an artifact we discovered in Egypt. An artifact with possible Precursor ties.” She replied.
“That… that could have staggering effects on our knowledge of world history. Not to mention scientific value if it is anything like the Codex.” He said.
“Trust me Dr. Jackson we are certain this could change the world.”
“Why are you approaching me?” He asked.
“We have run into some trouble translating some inscriptions. We are told you are one of the best and your unique outlook might bring some interesting perspectives to this project. So, what do you have to say, will you join us?” She asked.
Dr. Jackson considered it only for a moment before deciding. “When should I start packing?”
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The next few days consisted of Daniel Jackson packing, making arrangement before being shipped to a base, located under a mountain in Colorado.
After going through all the necessary procedures, he was shown his office and what he would be working on. An ancient cartouche that had been covering a large apparently metallic ring.
“So, this is what you found on Egypt? It wasn’t quite what I was expecting.”
“I bet you were expecting something a bit more impressive looking. However, this ring holds secrets we haven’t been able to grasp yet. It is capable of receiving commands from a computer. It is also incredible durable and has an enormous energy capacity, I’m told the only reason they haven’t used a Battleship to try and get a sample is because their afraid it will explode.” Catherine said.
“Well that is admittedly a lot more impressive than I thought it was. So, you said you were having some translation problems?” Daniel asked.
“Eager to get started. Yes, as a bit of an explanation. Going back to the ring being able to receive commands from a computer we have noticed that when it activated correctly the symbols along the inner ring engage and lock in. We believe this leads to some sort of code that can activate the ring. We have found six of the symbols needed, but we can’t find the seventh.”
“And that is were I come in.” He said. He had already started looking through the materials and translations.
“Exactly, you have full access to all our materials we just need you to help us find that last symbol.” She said.
“Well I have already found one thing. It seems someone made an error this does not say gateway to the stars. It says Stargate.”
“Well it looks like someone is going to be very embarrassed.” A male voice replied.
Looking up Daniel saw a large man leaning against the doorway. He had a relaxed demeanor and easy smile and was wearing a military utility uniform. The man started to approach Catherine and himself when he saw it. A little patch on his uniform depicting a small ship with a single gun turret colored red surrounded by lightning bolts, indicting he was a Destroyer class enhanced human with a focus on Halo but with some physical enhancements.
“Jack, how are you? Is Charlie doing ok?” Catherine warmly greeted the man.
“Ah he is doing fine got all A’s on his report card, must get his smarts from his mom.” He said to Catherine before turning to Daniel and holding out his hand. “Colonel O’Neill, but everyone just calls me Jack.”
“Dr. Daniel Jackson.” He said shaking O’Neill’s hand.
“So, you are our newest egghead huh. Trying to crack the mysteries of the well I guess it’s now called the Stargate. Well I wish the you best of luck to you a lot of guys have been trying and not been able to figure it out.” He said before walking out the door.
“Ah you don’t have to worry about Jack he is a sweetheart. Still I’ll let you get to your work if you need anything feel free to ask.” Catherine said before leaving.
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Over the next week and a half Dr. Jackson poured over all the information he had before finally stumbling onto the information he needed to figure out the last symbol. During that time, he also regularly interacted with Catherine and Jack and became fairly close to both.
Finally, he stands in the observation room as he waits for all of the symbols to be entered into the Stargate. Next to him is Colonel O’Neill.
After the last symbol is input and received the gate activates a great woosh of what appears to be water spills out from the gate before settling down into what appears to be a pool of liquid. A blonde woman in a military uniform (Daniel noting that she seems to be one of the few non-Enhanced military personnel in the room) looks over the data gathered by the various sensors in the room with the gate. Before looking up and saying.
“I can’t be sure, but readings are what we would expect from some sort of wormhole.”
“Very well, prepare to have the drone sent through.” Said a general observing the situation.
Daniel turned to O’Neill and asks, “Drone?”
“Well with a name like Stargate, there was some implication that it could be used to travel so we took precautions.” He replied.
“Still this is amazing who knows what is on the other side. Imagine we could meet real living Precursors.” Daniel said.
“I’m not sure that would be a good thing.” Jack said.
“Why?”
“Look at us. Enhanced Humans, we are basically the perfect army. We can repair damage. Raise fortifications and take and dish out ridiculous amounts of damage. What type of people builds something like us? What could force someone to make something like us? For that matter consider how we were made. It took us a lot of testing and mountains of corpses just to figure out how to follow to the rules. Imagine how much more would be needed to figure them out or make them in the first place.” O’Neill said.
“Huh I guess all we can do is hope.” Jackson said as the drone slowly leaves through the gate and into history.
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AN: Well this a new story I'm trying out its a crossover between the magnificent Stargate series and a relatively new and ongoing comic series called Über.
I feel there aren't enough stories on this thread for both of them and decided to correct that.
“… So that is why I think we need to honestly consider the possibility that these ancient civilizations had some here to unknown connection or communication.” Said a man with glasses.
He was in a small lecture hall. He was standing behind a podium at the front of the hall and had just finished present his theory laid out in his newest book. The hall while not packed was still reasonably filled.
A man from the crowd asked a question after being called on, “Yes, Dr. Jackson I noticed that while you went into great deal on your idea that these ancient civilizations had some sort of connection you never specified what that connection was. Do you think it could be related to the Precursors that created the Codex and Wodan’s Blood?”
“While I certainly think that is a possibility it far to early to tell. Certainly, what beings or civilization whether human or not that could create something like Wodan’s Blood could have contact with these civilizations by presenting themselves as gods or god-like figures to accomplish whatever their goals are. However, we currently know so little about this connection much less about the Precursors that we just really can’t know without further study.” Replied Dr. Jackson.
After a few more questions and answers the lecture wraps up and everyone begins to leave. As Dr. Jackson is packing up he is approached by an older woman.
“Impressive speech, Dr. Jackson.”
“Um, thank you.” He said.
“Your theories are very interesting. However, many of your colleagues aren’t convinced and you are having trouble convincing them.” She said.
“Well that…”, he began before being interrupted.
“Even so much of the evidence you have laid out does lend some credence to your theories so you haven’t been chased out of academia. However, you are definitely on the edge and looking for a way to prove yourself right.”
“I’m sorry, I don’t believe I ever caught your name?” Dr. Jackson asked.
“I am Catherine Langford. I am currently working with the US government to research an artifact we discovered in Egypt. An artifact with possible Precursor ties.” She replied.
“That… that could have staggering effects on our knowledge of world history. Not to mention scientific value if it is anything like the Codex.” He said.
“Trust me Dr. Jackson we are certain this could change the world.”
“Why are you approaching me?” He asked.
“We have run into some trouble translating some inscriptions. We are told you are one of the best and your unique outlook might bring some interesting perspectives to this project. So, what do you have to say, will you join us?” She asked.
Dr. Jackson considered it only for a moment before deciding. “When should I start packing?”
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The next few days consisted of Daniel Jackson packing, making arrangement before being shipped to a base, located under a mountain in Colorado.
After going through all the necessary procedures, he was shown his office and what he would be working on. An ancient cartouche that had been covering a large apparently metallic ring.
“So, this is what you found on Egypt? It wasn’t quite what I was expecting.”
“I bet you were expecting something a bit more impressive looking. However, this ring holds secrets we haven’t been able to grasp yet. It is capable of receiving commands from a computer. It is also incredible durable and has an enormous energy capacity, I’m told the only reason they haven’t used a Battleship to try and get a sample is because their afraid it will explode.” Catherine said.
“Well that is admittedly a lot more impressive than I thought it was. So, you said you were having some translation problems?” Daniel asked.
“Eager to get started. Yes, as a bit of an explanation. Going back to the ring being able to receive commands from a computer we have noticed that when it activated correctly the symbols along the inner ring engage and lock in. We believe this leads to some sort of code that can activate the ring. We have found six of the symbols needed, but we can’t find the seventh.”
“And that is were I come in.” He said. He had already started looking through the materials and translations.
“Exactly, you have full access to all our materials we just need you to help us find that last symbol.” She said.
“Well I have already found one thing. It seems someone made an error this does not say gateway to the stars. It says Stargate.”
“Well it looks like someone is going to be very embarrassed.” A male voice replied.
Looking up Daniel saw a large man leaning against the doorway. He had a relaxed demeanor and easy smile and was wearing a military utility uniform. The man started to approach Catherine and himself when he saw it. A little patch on his uniform depicting a small ship with a single gun turret colored red surrounded by lightning bolts, indicting he was a Destroyer class enhanced human with a focus on Halo but with some physical enhancements.
“Jack, how are you? Is Charlie doing ok?” Catherine warmly greeted the man.
“Ah he is doing fine got all A’s on his report card, must get his smarts from his mom.” He said to Catherine before turning to Daniel and holding out his hand. “Colonel O’Neill, but everyone just calls me Jack.”
“Dr. Daniel Jackson.” He said shaking O’Neill’s hand.
“So, you are our newest egghead huh. Trying to crack the mysteries of the well I guess it’s now called the Stargate. Well I wish the you best of luck to you a lot of guys have been trying and not been able to figure it out.” He said before walking out the door.
“Ah you don’t have to worry about Jack he is a sweetheart. Still I’ll let you get to your work if you need anything feel free to ask.” Catherine said before leaving.
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Over the next week and a half Dr. Jackson poured over all the information he had before finally stumbling onto the information he needed to figure out the last symbol. During that time, he also regularly interacted with Catherine and Jack and became fairly close to both.
Finally, he stands in the observation room as he waits for all of the symbols to be entered into the Stargate. Next to him is Colonel O’Neill.
After the last symbol is input and received the gate activates a great woosh of what appears to be water spills out from the gate before settling down into what appears to be a pool of liquid. A blonde woman in a military uniform (Daniel noting that she seems to be one of the few non-Enhanced military personnel in the room) looks over the data gathered by the various sensors in the room with the gate. Before looking up and saying.
“I can’t be sure, but readings are what we would expect from some sort of wormhole.”
“Very well, prepare to have the drone sent through.” Said a general observing the situation.
Daniel turned to O’Neill and asks, “Drone?”
“Well with a name like Stargate, there was some implication that it could be used to travel so we took precautions.” He replied.
“Still this is amazing who knows what is on the other side. Imagine we could meet real living Precursors.” Daniel said.
“I’m not sure that would be a good thing.” Jack said.
“Why?”
“Look at us. Enhanced Humans, we are basically the perfect army. We can repair damage. Raise fortifications and take and dish out ridiculous amounts of damage. What type of people builds something like us? What could force someone to make something like us? For that matter consider how we were made. It took us a lot of testing and mountains of corpses just to figure out how to follow to the rules. Imagine how much more would be needed to figure them out or make them in the first place.” O’Neill said.
“Huh I guess all we can do is hope.” Jackson said as the drone slowly leaves through the gate and into history.
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AN: Well this a new story I'm trying out its a crossover between the magnificent Stargate series and a relatively new and ongoing comic series called Über.
The premise behind Über is that a Nazi scientist discovers a secret book called the Codex, with it the Nazis are able to eventually figure out how to make superhumans and pump out a bunch of supersoldiers right for the Battle of Berlin and just utterly smash the Allied advance. However, a British spy who had infiltrated the group managed to steal the codex and most of the research and deliver it to the Allies. So now World War II becomes much more bloody and horrible with the advent of supersoldiers on both sides.
The supersoldiers called Übers in German and Enhanced humans in English are created by "activating" normal humans with a catalyst called Woden's Blood. The more times you can be activated the more powerful you are. There seems to be four categories of enhanced human based on number of activations. They are:
1. Tankmen- 2 activations
2. Destroyer- 6 activations
3. Cruiser- 12 activations
4. Battleship- 24 activations
Those names are not for show and even completely unarmored tankmen can only barely, barely be able to be destroyed be WWII era anti-tank weapons.
Along with that Enhanced Humans powerset is divided into two catagories physical and halo. Physical is what it sounds like it makes them bigger, tougher, stronger, faster, etc... Halo is a little more complicated. See at its most basic it acts as almost like a disintegration blasts projected from the Enhanced's eyes, but in reality it is far more complicated along the Enhanced fantastic control of matter and probably energy allowing for things like manipulating it so that someone has a heart attack or regrowing limbs, raising fortifications or transmuting matter.
It is possible to control what powers someone gets when activating them and how much. So it is possible to do a "Heavy Tankman" who has 2 activations of physical or the opposite, this can be done for every level of Enhanced Human.
For some examples of feats you can look here and here. If you want to see and interesting Let's read thread I would recommend this one.
The supersoldiers called Übers in German and Enhanced humans in English are created by "activating" normal humans with a catalyst called Woden's Blood. The more times you can be activated the more powerful you are. There seems to be four categories of enhanced human based on number of activations. They are:
1. Tankmen- 2 activations
2. Destroyer- 6 activations
3. Cruiser- 12 activations
4. Battleship- 24 activations
Those names are not for show and even completely unarmored tankmen can only barely, barely be able to be destroyed be WWII era anti-tank weapons.
Along with that Enhanced Humans powerset is divided into two catagories physical and halo. Physical is what it sounds like it makes them bigger, tougher, stronger, faster, etc... Halo is a little more complicated. See at its most basic it acts as almost like a disintegration blasts projected from the Enhanced's eyes, but in reality it is far more complicated along the Enhanced fantastic control of matter and probably energy allowing for things like manipulating it so that someone has a heart attack or regrowing limbs, raising fortifications or transmuting matter.
It is possible to control what powers someone gets when activating them and how much. So it is possible to do a "Heavy Tankman" who has 2 activations of physical or the opposite, this can be done for every level of Enhanced Human.
For some examples of feats you can look here and here. If you want to see and interesting Let's read thread I would recommend this one.