Hello fans, I'm glad to see everyone is still sticking around despite my lack of updates last year, I wanted to at least get this chapter up on Christmas day but had writers block for awhile. While this update may give some hope, I hate to say, I don't know when I will post another chapter for a while as again I will be busy this year. I made this and the other two chapter cause of all the reviews I received encouraging me to continue, also wanted to show I'm still around despite my lack of updates. Anyway enjoy this chapter and have a great new year to everyone.
Milky Way
Galactic Core
Collector Base
Shepard's Room
14, June 2003
When the Normandy was taken apart by the SGC to study its design and technology, the crew had to create makeshift rooms for everyone on the Collector base as the Collectors did not have any rooms for themselves.
They also had to make some for the SGC personnel that stayed on the base for prolonged periods of time. Shepard was resting in his bed after a long night and was suddenly awoken by Joker communicated on his Omni-tool.
"Shepard!" Said Joker in earnest. "Shepard wake up, its time."
Shepard opens his eyes to the sight of a ceiling covering the organic looking nature of the Collector base that many did not want to see. He removes the covers and sits up on the edge of his bed, feet touching the cold surface of the ground.
Shepard cracks his neck before responding and looks at the time. "Figures you'd be the first one to wake up Joker." Stated Shepard as he rubs his face. "I'll be there with the others just get ready."
"I've been ready since we arrived in this universe." Replied Joker in excitement. "Already here and waiting."
Joker disconnects the comms leaving Shepard to get ready as he stood up from the bed a familiar voice on the other side of the bed spoke. "Today's the day isn't?" Asked Miranda while holding the sheets covering herself.
Shepard looks at the perfect woman, who he spent the night with after not having much time together after arriving in this universe and dealing with all the new aliens and political bull shit.
"Yeah today's the day." Said Shepard as he goes over to his closet and puts on his newly made battle dress uniform, with an Alliance symbol etched on the left side of his chest, colored gold. "It's time for this galaxy to see the all new Normandy."
After Shepard puts on his uniform, he walks out of his room, leaving Miranda to dress herself.
Sol System
Earth
Orbit
Prometheus
Bridge
On the bridge of the Prometheus SG-1 along with Colonel Ronson were waiting idly as time passed by.
O'Neill was looking at his watch. "They're late." Complained O'Neill as he stands there waiting.
"It just finished being put back together." Responded Carter at the screen looking over the Prometheus. "Not to mention all the new technology integrated into it."
"You don't think something bad might have happened to them?" Questioned Jonas on the side. "All that recent technology installed."
Carter shakes her head. "If something had happened their equipped with a QEC." Answered Carter. "They would have contacted us."
In that moment, the console at the pilot officer's beeped. "Detecting a Hyperspace Window." Announced the officer.
Everyone turned towards the window to see what was coming.
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Sol System
Space
A Hyperspace Window opened in the vicinity of Earth and outshot the Normandy SR-2 in its new Alliance colors and symbol.
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Sol System
SSV Normandy SR-2
Deck 2: CIC
Bridge
Joker was working on the controls of the bridge as he begins adjusting the new inertial dampeners installed on the Normandy. "Just dropped out of Hyperspace." Burst Joker excited at the new upgrades that allows him to fly again better than before. "Our new upgrades are in the green."
Shepard walks up behind Joker. "Good to hear." Shepard looks at Joker, and his new crewman's outfit replacing the old Cerberus ones. "Glad to see the new drags fit perfectly."
Joker turns to look at Shepard. "Glad to see everything fits." Commented Joker on all the new hardware integrated into the Normandy. "Can't wait to see what the new Normandy can do."
Just as Shepard and Joker were talking, EDI appeared on the side in her usual blue sphere. "We're being hailed by the Prometheus." Stated EDI monitoring everything around her as always.
Joker turns back towards the controls. "Opening a channel." Stated Joker as he works the controls.
In that moment, a holo image appeared showing the bridge of the Prometheus along with its people on board along with SG-1.
"About time!" Complained O'Neill.
"Sorry for the wait we needed to test everything out before we left the galactic core." Explained Shepard as he stands by Joker. "But were here now and ready to begin."
Ronson leans forward in his chair. "How should we proceed?" Asked Ronson ready to begin.
Shepard activates his omni-tool scrolling through the information. "Assuming it's still in the system?" He questioned unsure himself.
"While it may have passed through hyperspace the deceleration would have slowed its momentum and get caught in our sun's gravity." Explained Carter as she sends information to the Normandy.
"Major Carter's calculations are correct." Affirmed EDI as she began processing the information herself. "Using the Normandy's upgraded scanner will be able to detect it in system."
Joker turns to face EDI. "You sure you can fine this thing?" Wondered Joker as he contemplates the scanners. "I mean we don't have this kind of mineral in our universe."
"While Naquadah has never been found in our universe, extensive study of the element is now recognized in our scanner." Clarified EDI as she begins setting up. "The scanner is ready for use, but while the Normandy SR-2 is equipped with a new and improved scanning pulse that can detect objects of interest, the effective range of a pulse is limited, so multiple scans are often required to cover an entire system."
Shepard turned back to the screen. "You heard her." Asserted Shepard as he wanted to make it clear. "This might take a while."
Ronson leans back in his chair straightening himself. "Very well." Affirmed Ronson. "Let's begin."
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Sol System
Space
Out in space an invisible pulse only detected by the most advance scanners could detect was released from the Normandy covering a part of the Sol system. After a while and flying around the system, they finally found what they were looking for. Both ships fly towards the outer ends of the sol system.
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Sol System
SSV Normandy SR-2
Bridge
Shepard and Joker stared at a holographic image of the asteroid. "Damn that thing is huge." Blurted out Joker as he reads the size of the asteroid. "Not as big as X57, but still."
Shepard remembered X57 and how he allowed Balak to escape to save the hostages. "Not a memory I like." Complained Shepard getting Joker's attention. "Still this thing is longer than X57."
"137 Kilometers long to be precise." Explained EDI as she continues scanning the asteroid. "The asteroid's core is composed almost entirely of Naquadah and makes up about forty-five percent of the total mass."
Joker whistled a high pitch surprised by the amount. "That's a lot of weapon upgrades as well as ship constructions we can make." Exclaimed Joker at the thought of how much applications they can make. "Will have to thank Anubis one day when we meet him."
Shepard had a grin on his face. "Our thank you will be showing him the main weapon of the Normandy." Joked Shepard getting a look from Joker.
"Hey jokes are my thing." Defended Joker.
"With this much Naquadah we could be able to secretly harvest much and use it to force the governments of the world to capitulate to our demands." Declared EDI getting the attention of both Shepard and Joker. "That was a joke."
"Point proven, jokes our mine thing." Reiterated Joker as he begins piloting the Normandy into position. "Prometheus this is Normandy getting into position."
"This is Prometheus we see you, Normandy." Replied the pilot officer on the Prometheus.
"Is this going to work?" Asked Shepard not sure of the plan.
EDI soon explained. "Using Mass Effect fields from both the Normandy and Prometheus we will be able to move the asteroid." EDI brings up a simulation of the plan. "With this we can bring the asteroid into position behind the moon for easier access and few long-distance trips."
"Asteroid X57 needed fusion rockets to move it." Questioned Shepard not sure of this plan. "How are mass effect fields are going to be able to move this?"
"Before our arrival into this Universe mass effect fields on starships were not as powerful due to the size and power supply of the Mass Effect core." Clarifying EDI as she explains. "With the discovery of new technology and better power generation we can expand the fields far greater than before."
Shepard couldn't argue against EDI, with access to new technologies such as artificial gravity which Mass Effect fields were originally used to create and the all new Fusion enhanced Naquadah reactor powering the Normandy beyond what most frigates can produce or for that matter a dreadnought, Shepard stood and waited to see if it was possible.
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Sol System
Space
Moon
The Normandy and Prometheus activates their Mass Effect fields to their limits and with it they can move the asteroid to where they wanted. It took six hours for the asteroid to reach its destination due to the sensitivity of the drives and was able to park the chunk of rock behind the moon.
SSV Normandy SR-2
Deck 5: Hangar
Ring Transportation Room
After the arrival of Shepard and his ship, the SGC took it apart to study its design and technology. After that with the help from the SGC and directions from Kenneth Donnelly, Gabriella Daniels, and Tali'Zorah along with the procurement of new technology modified the Normandy SR-2, adding new parts, improving upon faults in Cerberus' construction of the vessel, redesigning existing areas and removing Cerberus equipment and replacing it with Alliance equipment made in the Collector base and incorporating alien technology from this universe.
The ring transportation room was one of the new upgrades installed on the Normandy and was placed on deck 5 hangar, many questioned this idea of placing a security risk as the ring transporter on the Normandy, but it was just too important piece of technology not to use it
The transportation room was created in the Hangar on the port side as soon as you leave the elevator it will be on your left. Thanks to EDI and Tali they made some modifications to the ring technology making it impossible for enemy forces to lock on to the ring unless allowed by the crew.
Shepard was in the ring room waiting for Tali to arrive as she was transporting over to the Prometheus to help establish a mining outpost on the asteroid as her people being forced to live in space had to draw resources from asteroids and after 300 years were efficient at the job.
The doors to the ring room opened, Tali walking into the room ready to help the SGC set up a mining outpost on the asteroid. "Shepard." Tali acknowledging her Commander. "I'm ready to go."
Shepard turned to face Tali. "Be careful Tali." Shepard worried about his teammate. "Mining asteroids are still dangerous despite how long someone perfects the method."
Tali chuckled. "I'll be sure to make it safe for the engineering crew." Tali reassuring Shepard. "Don't worry once we set up the base will have a source of Naquadah from a secure area."
Tali walks into position for the rings to take her over to the Prometheus. "I'm ready." Said Tali.
Shepard walks over to the control panel on the wall, unlike the control panel on Prometheus which was taken from a Goa'uld ship along with their rings, the Engineering team combined their haptic adaptive interface with the rings. "Prometheus this Shepard." Said Shepard over the radio. "Are you prepared to receive Tali'Zorah?"
After a few seconds the Prometheus responded back. "This is Prometheus we are ready to receive miss Zorah."
Shepard presses a few buttons on the interface and the rings activates from the ceiling coming down covering Tali, five rings total and a bright light encompasses her in a matter stream sending her to Prometheus. In that moment two figures appeared where Tali was and after a second the rings retracted back into the ceiling.
"Colonel O'Neill, Teal'c." Said Shepard expecting them.
SSV Normandy SR-2
Deck 5: Hangar
"You know you two don't have to come along with us." Proposed Shepard as he walks out of the ring room, following behind were O'Neill and Teal'c.
O'Neill walks out of the ring room with Teal'c and looks around the Hangar room and was amazed by the many changes to it. "Well the amount of resources the SGC put into this ship, they want to make sure their investment doesn't get destroyed." Claimed O'Neill which prompted Shepard to turn around and face him.
"What you meant to say was all the resources given to us was in exchange for the technologies my people provided to yours." Gibed Shepard making it clear that his people earned this.
Both men stared each other down until they each smirked at one another, their long mistrust of one another has passed after the mission to Abydos, they continued to move through the Hangar.
"I see you made some changes to this place." Commented O'Neill as he looks around. "You moved the armory here!"
Shepard stares at the armory his people placed in the hangar. "It's to Alliance regulations." Said Shepard remembering how the old Normandy was. "It makes sense to have it here, our shuttle and M-44 Hammerhead along with the ring transportation is here."
Shepard leads O'Neill and Teal'c to the elevator and head for deck 2.
SSV Normandy SR-2
Deck 2: CIC
When the elevator stopped and the doors opened the three men walked out onto the CIC, O'Neill and Teal'c were seeing the new remodeled version and while some changes were made the iconic galaxy map was still in plain view for all to see.
"A bit darker." Commented O'Neill looking at the darker gray color unlike the brighter color on the CIC. "But you look better than before."
Teal'c nodded his head. "Indeed." Said Teal'c looking around. "You must be proud Commander Shepard."
Shepard turns around. "I am." Expressed Shepard at the hard work his people did to make this ship flyable again. "My crew are the best in two universes."
Shepard continued towards the bridge, O'Neill and Teal'c followed.
Bridge
The doors to the bridge which wasn't originally there was installed after the remodeled opened showing O'Neill and Teal'c the bridge.
Joker turns around his chair. "Welcome aboard the new Normandy gentlemen." Beamed Joker as he turns back around to face the controls. "Ready to hit the road Shepard?"
Shepard walks up next to Joker. "Let's do this Joker." Answered Shepard.
Joker began pressing buttons on the Haptic Adaptive control Interface.
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Sol System
Space
The Normandy began moving away from the asteroid and activated it's Mass Effect FTL and jumped away.
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Sol System
Space
Mars Orbit
The Normandy drops out of FTL and flew into geosynchronous orbit of Mars slowly drifting around the planet.
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Sol System
SSV Normandy SR-2
Deck 2: CIC
Bridge
"Geosynchronous orbit established drifting around the planet." Stated EDI as she helps Joker pilot the Normandy.
O'Neill looks out the window seeing the red planet up close for the first time instead of a telescope or pictures in science magazines. "Nice!" Blurted O'Neill thinking of the moment of when he would see Mars like this. "Why are we here?"
Shepard turned his head to face O'Neill. "To investigate." Answered Shepard as he turns back to face the front of the bridge. "EDI?"
EDI appeared in front of the controls. "Passive scans detect no abnormalities of any kind." Answered EDI.
Shepard crossed his arms. "When we pass by the Deseado Crater begin extensive scans." Ordered Shepard as he stands there his arms still crossed over his chest.
O'Neill stopped sightseeing and turned to face Shepard. "What's this place on Mars?" Wondered O'Neill not familiar with much of the terrain.
Shepard looked at O'Neill. "An area on the planet where we discovered Prothean ruins that helped my Earth leaped in technology." Said Shepard answering the Colonel's question.
O'Neill walks up to Shepard. "Okay, but that was in your universe." Hinted O'Neill not sure if Shepard understands that. "What makes you think there's going to be one, here?"
"I don't." Doubted Shepard as he has seen big differences between his universe and this one. "But it doesn't hurt to check."
After a couple of minutes, EDI finished her scans. "Scanning complete." She said in her monotone voice not signaling disappointment or excitement. "No alien structures detected on the surface of the planet."
Shepard satisfied with this conclusion moved on. "Alright take us into hyperspace Joker." Ordered Shepard.
"Aye-aye Commander." Answered Joker as he works the controls and takes the Normandy into hyperspace.
Hyperspace
SSV Normandy SR-2
Deck 3: Crew Deck
Mess Hall
In the mess hall O'Neill and Teal'c were sitting at the table enjoying some food made by Mess Sergeant Gardner enjoying the last high-quality ingredients from the Normandy crew's universe.
O'Neill was enjoying what he was eating. "Got to say T, their food is just as good as their weapons." Said O'Neill in delight as he continues eating the meal in front of him. "Wonder how their deserts taste?"
Teal'c nodded his head. "Out of all the times I went to the mess hall in the SGC, never before have I enjoyed such a meal as this O'Neill." Surmised Teal'c thinking back on the times he has eaten food on Earth and when he was on his home world Chulak.
As the two enjoy their meal, O'Neill made some small talk with Teal'c. "So, Teal'c where do you think Shepard is taking us?" Asked O'Neill while finishing up his meal and wiping his mouth with a napkin.
Teal'c finished his meal and looked at O'Neill. "Perhaps Commander Shepard wants to show us the new upgrades to his ship!" Answered Teal'c as he considers the reason. "Or maybe he wants to continue testing the Normandy!"
O'Neill thinks about it for a minute. "Well whatever it is, our job is to keep an eye on him." Affirmed O'Neill at his assignment.
As the two men finished talking they felt the sudden change of exiting hyperspace, the two get up from the table and walked to the elevator.
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Unknown System
Space
The Normandy drops out of hyperspace and immediately cloaks which rendered the ship invisible to the naked eye and sensors.
SSV Normandy SR-2
Deck 2: CIC
Bridge
On the bridge of the Normandy, Joker was reporting the success of the cloak. "Cloak engaged and no problems." He said pleased with the new upgrade. "Can you believe it Shepard; the Normandy can become invisible and is now a real stealth ship."
Shepard had a grin on his face pleased with his engineering team's achievement at combining their technology with the technology of this universe.
When Shepard along with SG-1 acquired an Al'kesh from a Goa'uld planet; his people worked day and night to study and understand Goa'uld technology and much of the technology on the Al'kesh was transferred over to the Normandy. One of the main components was the cloaking generator and thanks to Tali and her Quarian Enginuity was able to bypass the size limitations on the cloaking generator by combining the cloak with the Mass Effect fields that encompass the Normandy. This allows the Normandy to engage the cloak using the fields but replaces the energy shields installed on the Normandy.
"EDI any ships in the vicinity?" Asked Shepard wanting to make sure there was no danger around.
EDI waited a few seconds to respond back. "I detect no ships within the vicinity of the planet or in orbit." She said bringing up a holo image of their surroundings.
In that moment the door to the bridge opened and in walked O'Neill and Teal'c, O'Neill displeased with Shepard. "You know you could have notified me and Teal'c about our arrival?" Complained O'Neill as he walks up to Shepard and stands next to him.
Shepard not taking his eyes away from the image responded back. "Didn't want to bother you while you were enjoying the last of our meals from our universe." Quipped Shepard which made O'Neill back off a bit as he turns to look out the window on where they were.
"So, where did you take us?" Asked O'Neill moving on as he clasps his hands together.
Shepard not responding to O'Neill's question looked at Joker. "Take us into orbit." Shepard ordered as he stands straight with his arms crossed.
As joker pilots the ship O'Neill became irritated. "Again, where are we?" Badgered O'Neill inclining to poke Shepard to get an answer.
"Were in orbit and scanning the planet." Responded Joker cutting into O'Neill's question and after a few seconds beep signaling the end of the scan was heard. "This doesn't look good Shepard."
Images of the planet and its surface could be seen in devastation from what appeared to be caused by a natural disaster.
O'Neill looks at the image. "Nice place." Said sarcastically. "Wondered who lived here?"
"The Tollans." Answered Shepard which caused both O'Neill and Teal'c to look at Shepard in disbelief and the shock of where they were, Shepard than looks at O'Neill. "This is Tollana."
Shepard turns around and walks out of the bridge heading to the Hangar.
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Unknown System
Tollana
Orbit
The Normandy while cloaked opened its hangar doors to release the new UT-47A Kodiak shuttles, these A-models is equipped with a pair of front-mounted mass accelerator cannons as well as a pair of two staff cannons capable of a 360 degree turn giving complete coverage that can be used to attack enemy vehicles and buildings from any direction. It also has an upgraded eezo core and prototype stealth technology based on the Normandy design as well as a prototype cloaking generator created by the Normandy crew. The UT-47A is rated at 1000 atmospheres, or 6.42 miles, and in theory could withstand the pressures of a deep-sea dive. This, however, has yet to be tested in the field.
As soon as the Kodiak left the Normandy it cloaked itself despite there being no Goa'uld in the system, they decided to play it safe and began entry into the planet's atmosphere.
Kodiak
Passenger Compartment
In the passenger compartment Shepard, Jacob, and Miranda along with O'Neill and Teal'c were suited up and ready to investigate the planet. O'Neill was a little pissed about what they were doing.
"You know you could have told us where we were going!" Stated O'Neill not pleased with the situation. "Not to mention grave robbing is a little disrespectful."
Shepard turn to look at O'Neill. "According to the SGC's files the Tollans are the most technologically advance humans in the galaxy." Pointed out Shepard as he doesn't deny his interest in their technology.
"Were the most Advance!" O'Neill correcting Shepard. "They were wiped out by Anubis's lacky Tanith."
Shepard nodded his head. "They're Ion cannons became useless!" Stated Shepard bringing up what was written in the report. "But what is useless in this universe won't be useless in my universe."
O'Neill shook is his head. "Your assuming there's anything left on the planet to salvage!" Remarked O'Neill not convinced anything was left. "Don't you think they might have destroyed that stuff to prevent the Goa'uld from getting they're filthy hands on it."
"Also, any information in their computers may have been erased by the Tollans." Surmised Teal'c entering in this conversation.
Shepard holds onto the wall as the ship begins to shudder. "We're about to find out."
Tollana
Capital City
The kodiak landed in what remains of the once proud capital of the Tollan people that were restarting their civilization before their downfall by the Goa'uld. The shuttle door opened to release the occupants inside.
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Galactic Core
Collector Base
2 weeks later
Conference Room
After searching a week around the decimated planet of Tollana, no survivors were found, but some of the Tollans technology was found, but severely degraded and damage. Shepard brought back what he could, but what was lucky to bring back was a damage ion cannon for his people to study. Everything he brought back was sent to R&D.
Despite the discovery Shepard made on Tollana, SG-1 made a bigger discovery on another planet. In their search for this lost city the Ancients left behind, they discovered Daniel Jackson someone who supposed to have ascended to a higher plane of existence, now returned to their plane. Not to mention the lost city they were trying to fine, is still lost and a plan to stop Anubis was in the works already.
Everyone was gathered in the conference room to discuss about this plan. Some was unsure of this idea and thought it was crazy.
"I'm sorry Shepard, but this plan seems crazy!" Stated Garrus someone who has had some bad ideas before. "This whole plan hinges on trusting a Goa'uld to finish the job for us."
Shepard leans on the table and grins. "Then we make some modifications to their plan."
Shepard brings up a holo image of the plane their going to draw Anubis to and began making some changes.
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Sol system
Earth
SGC
Conference Room
In the conference room Shepard was explaining the modified plan to General Hammond. Hammond was reluctant to trust Shepard, after passed actions, but remain objective and listen to his plan for this mission.
"I understand your feelings about trusting a Goa'uld." Griped Hammond not liking the most important part. "But what your suggesting is even riskier."
"Your plan requires you to send Dr. Jackson and Jonas Quinn onto Anubis's mothership." Pointed out Shepard of their plan. "Allow one of my people to tag along."
Hammond already knew who he wanted to send. "Miss Goto!" Theorized Hammond as she was best at infiltration and sabotage. "Not sure how I feel about sending a known thief on this mission."
Shepard leans back in his chair. "A master thief General." Restated Shepard at how good Kasumi was, Hammond gave Shepard a stoic look. "She's good at what she does and will back Dr. Jackson and Jonas Quinn while they work on their mission."
Hammond looked at Shepard for a few seconds thinking about it and nodded his head in agreeing with him.
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Galactic Core
Collector Base
Conference Room
In the conference room, Shepard reported on Hammond giving them the go ahead on the modified plan. "With this will be able to prepare in case there's an alteration to the plan, or something unexpected happens." Advised Shepard as he brings up information. "The Normandy along with the Prometheus will be in the system lying in wait for Anubis to arrive."
"The Normandy nor the Prometheus have the fire power to take on Anubis's mothership." Claimed EDI appearing on the conference table. "We would be like insects attacking a dreadnought a hundred times more powerful than us."
Shepard adjusts the holo image. "Which is why we won't be attacking his mothership directly." Affirmed Shepard as he explains. "SG-1 found a ring transporter on the planet, which will be used to get on board his mothership."
"Dr. Jackson, Mr. Quinn, and Kasumi will be the ones using it!" Said Miranda joining the conversation. "Dr. Jackson and Mr. Quinn's jobs will be to fine the ventral cooling shaft used to cool the power core of his superweapon."
Jacob leans to is side crossing his arms "So, destroying the cooling shaft is what's needed to destroy the weapon?" Asked Jacob in disbelief in how easy it sounded.
"I'm afraid Mr. Taylor that is not the only thing needed." Replied EDI who has studied everything needed for this mission. "The weapon needs to be powered to the point where they cannot shut it down to prevent an overload once the ventral cooling shaft is destroyed."
"Which requires the Goa'uld Yuu to bring a fleet to force Anubis to activate the weapon and finish the job once we take out his power source." Declared Shepard, but this caused many to feel unsure about this plan.
Jack the psychotic former prisoner speaks up about this idea. "Why not just leave a nuke on that ring platform and destroy it that way?" Questioned Jack not seeing the idea of going through hoops to destroy Anubis's mothership. "We did it last time when we were on that desert planet."
Shepard leans on the table to answer. "At that time, we learned that it wasn't Anubis's mothership that was sending Jaffa troops it was an Al'kesh we destroyed." Corrected Shepard as he explains what really happened. "After that we believe Anubis made some advancements to prevent that kind of attack from now on."
EDI join the conversation to back Shepard's claim. "Shepard is correct in his assumptions; Anubis now possess advance detection systems and the means to prevent the detonation of an explosive weapon to occur on his ship." Explained EDI of why this plan was not considered.
Jack leaned to her side and crossed her arms. "Then why not send me onto that ship, I'll bring the damn thing down myself." Challenged Jack as she has had some experience in taking down objects in space before.
Grunt chuckled at what she said. "I like her idea." Said Grunt agreeing with Jack. "Take the fight to him on board his ship close quarters combat."
Shepard shakes his head. "Anubis has over thousands of warriors on board his ship ready to die for him." Explained Shepard on why their plan wouldn't work. "You'd be completely overwhelmed."
Jack snickered and Grunt growled in disagreeing with Shepard but decided to end it instead of arguing.
Zaeed soon change subjects. "And if this Yuu guy doesn't show, what then?" Asked Zaeed he himself not trusting a known Goa'uld despite the old saying the enemy of my enemy is my friend.
"There's a backup plan for that." Answered Shepard as he dismisses his team leaving Shepard alone in the conference room. "EDI can we talk."
EDI appeared on the table. "What would you like to discuss?" She asked ready to answer any questions he might have.
"It's about the plan and the major role you will have." Stated Shepard on the importance of EDI.
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Unown System
Vis Uban
Nomad Village
On the planet of Vis Uban Shepard along with Jack and Grunt were waiting in the nomad village lying in wait for Anubis to arrive. The original people that stayed here were relocated to another planet for their safety, Shepard got on his radio. "Is everyone in position?" He asked as he waits for a response.
"This is Garrus were outside the village waiting for enemy Jaffa to show up." Replied Garrus as he was leading his team consisted of Zaeed and Samara.
"This Jacob were covering the Stargate in case they show up on this end." Replied Jacob leading his own team consisted of Thane and Legion.
Shepard looks over to where Jonas and Daniel along with Kasumi waiting to get on to Anubis mothership. Each one was holding a zat gun waiting to ambush the Jaffa that will be sent to the planet.
After a few more minutes, Joker got on the radio. "Shepard he's here." He said and was amazed at what he was seeing. "And that mothership of his is huge."
"Confirmed Joker remain on standby." Replied Shepard as the ring transporters activated and five Jaffa appeared. Three left out of the village while two remain guarding the rings. After the three left, the two guards were taken out with zat guns. Jonas walks over and removes the ring control device to get on to Anubis' mothership.
Shepard and his team walk out to meet them. "Will stand guard for you guys to fall back to this spot." Explained Shepard of the plan again. "Good luck up there."
"Will be fine Shep." Said Kasumi as she joins the two on the ring platform. "That isotope we took conceals us from their sensors."
Shepard nodded his head. "Conceals you from their sensors but not their eyesight." Countered Shepard as he backs away from the rings.
"Remember who your talking to." She said reminding him of her status as the master thief. "And why these guys are wearing this new armor."
Shepard notice the new armor made at area 51, but colors were changed to black, Kasumi was wearing her usual black clothes. The armor Daniel and Jonas are wearing is equipped with the ability to cloak like Kasumi can do. With her last words Jonas activates the remote and the rings activated sending them to Anubis' mothership.
Shepard turns around wearing his Kestral armor and unholsters his M-96 Mattock assault rifle. "Let's get to work." Prompted Shepard as Jack and Grunt unholster their weapons ready for a fight.
Anubis Mothership
Corridor
Jaffa are marching along a corridor while Daniel, Jonas and Kasumi hide. The Jaffa pass and they break cover, down the corridor from where the Jaffa have just left.
As they walk down the corridor. Kasumi decides to break away from them. "You two have a job to do, I got something else in mind." She said activating her omni-tool to look up the schematics of the ship.
Daniel and Jonas protested. "We should stay together." Advised Jonas feeling strongly about sticking together.
"I agree with Jonas." Pleaded Daniel also not wanting to separate.
Kasumi sighed heavily. "Listen boys I've been doing this for a long time now." Explained Kasumi as she deactivates her omni-tool. "And I'm good at what I do."
"Stealing!" Answered both Jonas and Daniel at the same time.
"Breaking and entering into highly secured facilities without getting caught!" She Countered with pride in her voice. "And also stealing."
Jonas and Daniel look at Kasumi pointedly. "What?" Exasperated Kasumi at the looks they were giving her. "A girl has to have a hobby." She cloaks and leaves the two alone.
Daniel and Jonas look at each other and push the idea out of their mind and continue down the corridor.
They come to a door and Daniel lies down on the floor ready to provide cover from any Jaffa inside the room as Jonas deals with the door controls.
Anubis Mothership
Console Room
As Jonas opens the door Daniel zats the two Jaffa near the control panel/console. Jonas closes the door while Daniel works on the console, examining files on the holographic screen.
Space
F-302
Cockpit
In the cockpit of the Earth built fighter craft, Colonel O'Neill piloting the 302 while Major Carter acted as co-pilot flying through space, launched from Prometheus outside of sensors range heading towards Anubis mothership.
"Prometheus this is red leader approaching enemy ship." Said O'Neill notifying Prometheus of their situation.
"Confirmed red leader, Godspeed." Prometheus replying.
The F-302 is fast approaching Anubis' ship. "Holy crap!" Blurted O'Neill as he takes in view of Anubis' mothership. "Look at that thing. It's huge!"
A beep could be heard on the console inside the 302. "I think they know we're coming, sir. Tally four gliders, nose, 400 kilometers." Reported Carter from looking at the console.
O'Neill begins making adjustments on the controls "Extending... max burn."
Carter noticing what O'Neill was doing spoke up. "You're heading right for them, sir." Said Carter notifying her Colonel.
"I want to see what this thing's made of." Clarifying O'Neill on what he was doing.
Carter shakes her head. "I could tell you exactly, sir." Proposed Carter.
O'Neill shakes his own head. "Another time, maybe." He said with a grin at flying this man- made fighter craft wanting to see what it can really do in a fight.
O'Neill spots four death-gliders approaching them. He waits for the right moment then fires.
"Fox four, two. Pitching back left, one, four, three, five." He said explaining what he did.
Space
Out in space the 302 takes out two death gliders vanishing in matching fireballs as the missiles hit them. The 302 soars through the fire and does a loop to avoid Glider fire.
F-302
Cockpit
Carter gets on the radio. "Daniel, Jonas, we are under attack." Reported Carter in distress. "We need that intel."
"We're close." Answered Daniel on the radio.
"We can't hold these guys off for long." Snapped Carter as she holds on the controls from the 302 shuddering under glider fire.
Milky Way
Unown System
SSV Normandy SR-2
Deck 2: CIC
Bridge
On the bridge Joker could hear what was happening on the radio. "Shepard you hear that?" He asked as he presses a few buttons. "We could move in and assist?"
Shepard got on the radio. "Negative remain in position until we received confirmation on the success of the mission." Ordered Shepard disconnecting the radio.
Joker looks at EDI. "What about Kasumi?" Asked Joker.
EDI responded. "She has not established a connection yet." Answered EDI as she continues to wait on standby.
Anubis Mothership
Corridors
Along the many corridors of the mothership Jaffa were walking down, Kasumi cloaked continued onwards to her point of interest and came across the door to her objective.
Anubis Mothership
Lab
In one of the many labs on Anubis' mothership a Goa'uld lieutenant one of many serving under Anubis was working until the doors to the room opened surprising the Goa'uld, but nobody entered, he then walks up and checks the door, before closing it himself only to be knocked out by Kasumi as she immediately de-cloaks.
"That was easier than I thought." She said as she walks over to the table. "Now where are you."
Kasumi continues to look through the lab and found what she was looking for. She places the item in her pocket and walked out of the lab. "Time to find the computer core room."
Anubis Mothership
Console Room
In the room where Daniel and Jonas are working, sounds of armored Jaffa outside the door trying to enter the room approached.
Jonas looks at Daniel with a concerned look on his face. "Great we got company." He said as he moves to the door panel.
While Daniel continues to shift through the information on the screen.
Anubis Mothership
Throne Room
In the throne room where Anubis could watch all his enemies die in front of him out of the window was entered by his first prime Herak.
Herak Bows to Anubis. "My lord." He says as a devoted first prime to the (in his mind) most powerful god in the galaxy. "Our ground troops have confirmed there is a human presence as well as unknown aliens on the planet, they believe it is the same ones who put up a strong resistance on Abydos in our search for the eye of Ra."
Hearing this made Anubis piqued his interest. "The search of the city?" He asked wanting to know of the investigation.
Herak not pleased with his findings answered. "No energy signatures detected."
Anubis felt confused but didn't let Herak see this. "Send more troops to the planet and capture these humans and aliens." He ordered Herak to do and expects him to accomplish. "They will lead us to the city, I seek."
Herak looks up at Anubis. "And if they put up a resistance?" He asked while smiling mischievously.
"Kill them." Said Anubis without hesitation as he knows he can revive them using the sarcophagus, Herak leaves to prepare.
Vis Uban
Nomad Village
On the planet the order was given, and the Jaffa began to attack Shepard and his team where they were at on the planet. Shepard and his team were holding the village as Jaffa staff blasts and bullets shaved down to a projectile the size of a sand grain from a dense block of metal contained within the weapon's body. The projectile is launched at supersonic velocities by decreasing its mass in a mass effect field. Were being sent back and forth in the village.
The village were littered with thermal clips and damage could be seen as Grunt and Jack went crazy attacking everyone and everything, making most Jaffa hesitant to attack the crazy duo.
"Jacob, Garrus." Yelled Shepard into the radio over the sound of weapons fire from both groups. "What's your situation?"
"Constantly taking fire." Reported Jacob as a shotgun fire could be heard over the radio. "I think they're trying to take us alive."
"I can confirm that." Reported Garrus as an explosion could be heard. "Zaeed got hit by one of those zat guns."
Shepard hearing this was concerned. "Is he alright?" He asked wondering about his teammate.
"Out cold, but still alive." Answered Garrus as another explosion could be heard. "It would seem Anubis wants us alive."
Before Shepard could respond he heard a high pitch noise and looks up to see troop transports on their way to the planet. "Alright time to get serious." Declared Shepard as he pulls out his grenade launcher and begins firing at the Jaffa. "Miranda its time."
Vis Uban
Forest
Miranda who was hiding in the forest got on the radio. "About time Shepard." She said happily as she turns around and gets inside a vehicle
Vis Uban
Stargate
At the Stargate Jacob and his team were holding off as best they could against the Jaffa, but when the troop transport landed near the gate, they began to be overwhelmed until they hear something approaching them from behind and that's when it flew over their head.
The M-44 Hammerhead using its hover jets flew over the Stargate and with the help of the onboard VI system used a single gun which can only swivel vertically, but it compensates for this by boasting a fairly high rate of fire and a guided missile system that ensures accuracy even during aggressive maneuvering. Began attacking the enemy Jaffa encroaching onto Jacob and his team.
The Jaffa were completely caught off guard and were taken out easily by the weapon systems on board the Hammerhead. The troop transport tried to fly away only for Miranda in the Hammerhead to let loose and fired on the transport sending it crashing into the forest.
"Jacob are you okay?" Asked Miranda over the radio while still inside the Hammerhead.
Jacob smiles seeing the Hammerhead. "We're fine Miranda." Jacob placating her concerns. "Go help Garrus and the others."
The Hammerhead maneuvers around the Stargate. "Will do." She said as she activates the Hammerheads boost accelerating across dead Jaffa on the battlefield.
Anubis Mothership
Console Room
Jonas has doctored the door controls to prevent the Jaffa outside from entering. "That'll hold them off for a while." He said but heard a loud noise on the door and sparks flying. "A little while."
"That's it, I'm in." Shrieked Daniel getting Jonas attention, information appears on the holographic screen. "Uh… This may take more than a little while."
Jonas not liking the sound of that makes a suggestion. "Well, can't you do some kind of a…keyword search?"
Daniel not liking Jonas help makes snarky remark. "Yeah, for what Achilles?"
"Well, that's good." Mocked Jonas at Daniel snarky comment. "I'm glad to see that your-your memory's finally coming back. Not to mention your razor-sharp wit, but why don't we try something like, uh…power-core venting?"
Daniel appears to try something, possibly Jonas' suggestion. "That's it. That's it." He said in excitement as he activates his radio. "Jack, Sam, we got it. Transmitting data."
Space
The F-302 comes under fire as it avoids the attacks and makes a turn around and activates the thanix cannon, the weapon appears underneath the 302 and fires an electromagnetic field to shape and accelerate a stream of superheated molten metal to relativistic velocities. The blue beam hits a Glider destroying it instantly.
F-302
Cockpit
"Yeah, I could do this all day." Yelled O'Neill after using the thanix cannon impressed with the new upgraded 302's. "But we have a mission so we gotta go, Carter."
"Sir, I've got the target data, but we need Anubis to power the weapon." Explained Carter as she presses a few buttons. "Prometheus have you heard anything about Teal'c or the Goa'uld fleet?"
"That's a negative red leader, we have heard nothing." Responded Prometheus. "Will keep you informed."
Anubis Mothership
Computer Core Room
In the computer core room, Jaffa and a Goa'uld were lying on the ground knocked out by an invisible figure. Kasumi taking them by surprise and incapacitating them was working on her omni-tool.
"Alright time to make a connection." Said Kasumi as she establishes a connection. "Alright EDI let's see what you can do."
SSV Normandy SR-2
Deck 2: CIC
Bridge
On the bridge EDI detected the connection and immediately went to work. "Kasumi has made a connection." Said EDI as she focuses on by passing the firewalls on the mothership. "Attempting to bypass firewalls."
"Have they detected you yet?" Asked Joker concern their position might be compromised.
"No Jeff they have not." Said EDI as she continues to work. "But the longer I am in their systems the more likely they will notice me."
Space
F-302
O'Neill pilots the 302 evading the gliders as more continue to pursue them. "We're going in NOW, right?" Asked O'Neill urgently.
"We need the Goa'uld mother ships here to finish the job." Explained Carter frantically as she sees four signals on her console. "Sir! We've got four more gliders headed this way."
Seeing this himself urgently asked Carter again. "Are we going in now?"
Carter presses a few buttons on her console. "Activating hyperdrive."
The 302 activates its hyperdrive and a hyperspace window opens and exits past Anubis' defenses and very close to his ship.
Anubis Mothership
Surface
Seeing that they were about to crash on the hull of the ship, O'Neill with all his might pulls on the controls of the 302. "Extending, straight up." He said as he pulls the 302 upwards. "Damn. That was close."
Carter presses some buttons. "Transferring target data to your terminal, sir." Said Carter as she sends the data to O'Neill
Anubis Mothership
Throne Room
In the throne room Herak who returned to his master's side after deploying more troops to the surface was monitoring the annoying human fighter craft ordering more gliders to attack was shocked to see it bypass the shields on the mothership.
Herak reported to his master. "My Lord, the human attack vessel has breached our shields." Said Herak urgently warning his master.
Anubis sitting on his throne was not concerned by this. "Shoot it down." Said Anubis as if it was nothing to him.
Just as Herak was about to activate the ship defense cannons to destroy the human vessel the lights across the mothership began to flicker on and off until the lights turned off causing the cannons to shut down. Herak surprised at seeing this investigates. "My lord we have an intruder in our systems." He said as he tries to correct the problem.
Anubis hearing this activates a button on his chair and a holographic control and screen appeared before him as he looks over his ships systems. "How very interesting." He says intrigued by this development as he begins typing on the controls.
Anubis Mothership
Surface
F-302
Cockpit
On the surface of the ship the F-302 was flying around underneath the ships shields as it maneuvers across the surface of the ship. It was avoiding the staff cannon fire when it bypassed the shields, but as hard as it was avoiding the cannons in a blink of an eye the cannons stopped as fast as they started.
"Well this is easy." Said O'Neill as he pilots the 302 across the surface of the mothership. "Will make our job a lot easier."
Carter disagreed with her Colonel. "Sir if Anubis doesn't activate the weapon then destroying the ventral cooling shaft is pointless." Countered Carter as she activates her radio. "Prometheus status on the Goa'uld fleet?"
"Still nothing from Teal'c or the fleet." Responded Prometheus. "SGC is investigating."
Just when all hope was lost, EDI came on the radio. "Major Carter." Said EDI getting Carter's attention.
Carter was surprised to hear EDI. "EDI what are you doing on this line?" Inquired Carter.
"I have infiltrated Anubis mothership's ships systems." Explained EDI. "I deactivated the staff cannons that were targeting you."
"Thanks for that." Said O'Neill joining the conversation. "How about activating the self-destruct on this thing?"
"I am unable to activate that crucial system as well as other systems that deal with life support and hyperdrive." Pointed out EDI as she feels limited. "It would seem to have been deliberately separated from the network."
"Must have been in response to when Thor took over one of Anubis' motherships." Speculated Carter remembering what happened. "Anubis must have learned from his mistake last time."
"I am attempting to activate the main weapon to ensure the success of the mission." Declared EDI trying her best. "But someone else is in the system and is blocking my attempts."
Carter was surprised at this. "Really someone is blocking you?" Said Carter perplexed at this news. "I thought your processing speeds are faster than organics."
"Correct Major Carter, my processing speeds are faster than organics can react." Restated EDI knowing full well what she can do. "However, there is one on board this ship that is no longer an organic."
Hearing this Carter realized who she was referring too.
Anubis Mothership
Throne Room
In the throne room, Anubis using his limited ascended knowledge and no longer a Goa'uld, but a being of energy is not bound by the limitations of organics was working the holographic controls at a pace no organic could reach, which made Herak even more impressed with his god.
"I have located the intrusion into our systems." Said Anubis locating the point of entry while holding back the cyber-attack. "Send Jaffa down to the computer core to restore the systems."
As Herak moved to the entrance he was immediately struck by an invisible force knocking him out, which made Anubis activate his personal shields around his chair.
The invisible enemy de-cloaks revealing herself to Anubis. "You must be Anubis." Said the female covered in a hood. "Names Kasumi Goto master thief at your service."
Anubis not caring who the human female was. "You will suffer a fate worse than death." Threatened Anubis as he focuses back on his work. "Once I deal with this intrusion you will be the next one to deal with."
Kasumi lifts her arms activating her omni-tool. "I don't think so." Sassed Kasumi as an explosion could be heard and felt causing the holographic control appearing before Anubis to disappear. "Sayōnara." Kasumi activates her cloak leaving the throne room.
Anubis roars with rage the likes of which that has not been seen before.
Anubis mothership
Surface
F-302
Cockpit
In that moment EDI came on the radio. "I have gain control of the super weapon." She said urgently. "Activating the weapon now, power core at full power."
"Sir this our chance." Prompted Carter
O'Neill not wasting time. "Target is locked." He said carefully taking aim. "Fox four, two." O'Neill fires missiles at the target an explosion could be seen from the target area.
Carter congratulates O'Neill. "Nice shot, sir."
"Well, thank you, ma'am it was nothing." Replied O'Neill jokingly
Effects of the explosion can be seen streaking through Anubis' ship causing the shields to disappear, this gives the 302 a clear path to escape the vicinity of the explosions.
Anubis Mothership
Console Room
Jonas and Daniel were in the process of escaping through the ventilation shaft as the Jaffa begins to force the door to open.
As Jonas was helping Daniel get into the ventilation, they suddenly heard confusion and a struggle outside the door where the Jaffa were and then blinding flash of light. After the light died down, they heard nothing not even the Jaffa who were trying to force their way into the console until a familiar voice could be heard from the door.
"Are you guys going to stay in there for the rest of your lives or are you going to come out and join me in escaping from the ship?" Smirked Kasumi as she stands outside waiting for a response.
Daniel and Jonas walk up to the door controls and pressed a few buttons. The door opened showing Kasumi over the Jaffa lying on the ground unconscious.
Before either man could utter a word Kasumi urgently gestures them to move. "Come we need to go."
All three head towards the ring transporter where they came on the ship.
Milky Way
Unknow System
Vis Uban
Ruins
Shepard received word the success of the mission in destroying Anubis's super weapon but was also informed that the Goa'uld fleet didn't arrived to finish the job. "Then we need to resort to plan B, Joker you know what to do." Prompted Shepard anticipating this scenario. "Send Anubis my regards."
"Finally, some action." Responded Joker at the chance to test the Normandy. "Relaying the message to Prometheus."
Shepard holding his Mattock looks at his team. "Kasumi hasn't returned with Dr. Jackson and Jonas Quinn." Pointed out Shepard. "We need to hold this position until they arrive."
Jack and Grunt nodded their heads and continue fighting the remaining Jaffa on the planet.
Milky Way
Unknow System
Space
Prometheus
Bridge
On the bridge of the Prometheus, they received the message from Normandy everyone was getting into battle stations as alarms activating notifying the crew they were about to engage in battle.
Colonel Ronson was sitting in his chair giving out the order. "Prepare weapons. Shields at full strength and activate the hyperdrive." Commanded Ronson as he leans forward. "Get us into position."
Milky Way
Unknown System
Space
Two hyperspace windows opened and out came the Prometheus on one side and the Normandy on the other each activating their main weapons. Two streaks of blue beams emerged from both ships their superheated molten metal striking the mothership at relativistic velocities dealing horrendous damage across the ship. With its shields down and weapons offline the Mothership stood there in space taking damage after damage from the two humans vessels causing more explosions to appear.
Just as the Normandy and Prometheus were about to unleash a barrage of missiles the damage inflicted cause the mothership to explode, but not before an escape pod ejected from the ship and escape into hyperspace.
Milky Way
Galactic Core
Collector Base
Conference Room
3 days later
It had been three days since the mission to stop Anubis conquest of the galaxy and after the success everyone was accounted for including Teal'c who returned by Stargate. According to Teal'c lord Yuu is suffering mental illness due to his old age which caused him to redirect the fleet to another system. In the conference room Shepard was going over the reports on what had happened. Just before Anubis's mothership was destroyed and an escape pod was detected by both ships, but it immediately went into hyperspace.
"According to the Tok'ra Anubis did escape from the mothership." Said Shepard reading off the reports. "He is currently on one of his stronghold planets deep in his territory."
Kasumi being the only one in the conference shrugged her shoulders. "Oh well, there's always next time." She said with a smile, after escaping Anubis mothership with Daniel and Jonas. "Besides I completed my other objective."
Kasumi walks up to Shepard and hands him the device she had been holding onto. Shepard took the device and looked at it. It was a small sphere which spikes extended after activation.
"So, this is Anubis's mind probe." Pondered Shepard as he looks at the device. "Good job Kasumi this will come in handy."
Kasumi crossed her arms and lean backwards. "Considering what it can do, I'm not surprised." Affirmed Kasumi on the importance of this technology. "Not surprised you didn't tell our new friends from Earth."
Shepard gets up from the chair and begins walking out of the conference room. "They didn't share those Asgard design shields or hyperdrives." Pointed out Shepard of Earth holding out on them. "It's only fair that we get some useful technology on our missions."
Shepard walks out of the conference room, leaving Kasumi to think on what Shepard had said.
Collector Base
R&D Lab
The doors to the R&D lab opened and in walks Shepard examining at all the technology his people acquired while in this universe. On one side of the lab was any and all Goa'uld technology, on the other was technology from other races.
Shepard walks further into the lab as he passes by a damaged Ion Cannon his people found on Tollana, they took the cannon in hopes that they can learn how to reverse engineer their own cannons.
As Shepard continued to walk through the lab, he could hear an angry voice at the work bench. "You little Bosh'tet." Cursed Tali as she was working on a piece of technology recovered from Tollana. "Too degraded and damage, but still."
After helping finished building a mining outpost on the asteroid she returned to the Collector base to help in studying the new technologies they acquired on their travels.
Shepard walked up to Tali making his presence known. "Having trouble?" Asked Shepard as he joins Tali at the workbench.
Tali stops what she as doing and looks at Shepard. "My time in this universe, I thought I would get a handle on all this new tech, but I feel like I'm a kid learning mechanical workings of a ship." Stressed Tali at her own failure as a Quarian. "But I'm not giving up, half of this technology could help my people."
Shepard lean backwards on the table crossed his arms and nodded his head in understanding. "Not just your people Tali, all this technology can help everyone in our universe prepare for the Reapers." Exclaimed Shepard looking at what his people have acquired. "What are you working on that's making you so angry."
Tali showed Shepard a damage Tollan phase shifting device. "Most of the Tollan technology was either damaged or too degraded." Complained Tali as she works on her omni-tool. "Some of it looks like it was damaged on purpose."
Shepard stands straight and looks at the device. "Not surprising considering the Tollans wouldn't have allowed their technology fall in the Goa'uld's hands." Speculated Shepard after reading the SGC mission reports. "We would do the same."
Tali couldn't argue, but felt it was a waste as she was now trying her best to recreate a technology to damage to understand on how it works, she soon changed topics. "Are you here to see my progress or is there something else?" Asked Tali as she stopped what she was doing.
Shepard placed the mind probe device on the table. "I want you to begin in understanding this technology." Ordered Shepard.
Tali picks up the device and new what it was. "Shepard you know what this is?" Questioned Tali at what her Commander was asking.
Shepard nodded his head. "I know Tali, but we need this." Stressed Shepard on the need for new technology. "We need to use whatever is in our means against the Goa'uld and the Reapers."
Tali shakes her head, disapproving of her Commander's actions. "That kind of thinking is what Cerberus thought when they began all those experiments years ago." Accused Tali as she places the device back on the table.
Shepard understood Tali's feelings, sometimes he felt that saving the Collector base was the wrong choice but continued in his belief that what he was doing was to stop the Reaper threat. "Sometimes I question my own choices Tali, but I remember how many lives are depending on us to save them against the Reapers." Pleaded Shepard as helft the weight of the galaxy on his shoulders.
Tali was conflicted by her own morals and ethics to what was needed, she then activated her omni-tool and began working on the mind probe device. "I still have my reservations Shepard." Restated Tali. "But I will continue to trust in your judgement."
Shepard nodded his head appreciating Tali to continue the work needed to be done.
Milky Way
Tartarus System
Tartarus
Tartarus is a planet controlled by Anubis and where he fled back too after his defeat at the hands of the Tau'ri and their allies. Allies that Anubis was unaware of until now.
Anubis was working at a computer station looking over the information he acquired from the intrusion into his ships systems. Thanks to the limited ascended knowledge he possesses he was able to secretly infiltrate their systems without being noticed and downloaded information from their ships systems.
While Anubis was unable to locate their origins, he did obtain other information. Such information obtained was Mass Effect technology, Element Zero, Biotic information, Asari, Salarian, Turian, Krogan, and many other alien information as well as information on the individuals that have been interfering in his affairs to dominate the galaxy.
But thanks to this new information he was pleased by this and had a sinister plan in the motion thanks to the information acquired. "This is just the beginning." Declared Anubis as he begins preparations passing by him what appeared to be a cube glowing on a table being studied by a Goa'uld.
Milky Way
Argos
On the planet Argos where SG-1 visited years ago and the people afflicted by nanites used by the Goa'uld Pelops to age them rapidly was living their newfound lives thanks to SG-1 fixing the problem.
At the temple a place once preserved for Pelops is now a place to greet new travelers from where the Stargate was located. On this day the Argosians were about to get a new traveler but not the friendly kind as the Stargate began to activate, one of the people responsible for meeting new travelers waited at a distance until the Stargate activated the unstable vortex shoots out and settles into the event horizon.
After a few seconds creatures the likes of which the Argosian man has never seen before emerged from the Stargate.
He musters up the courage and walks up to these creatures, one of them was short with shredded teeth and green skin color, while the other one was very large, orange skin and with multiple eyes. "Hello and welcome to Argos." He said trying his best to not show fear.
The large creature smiled making the Argosian man smile as well thinking he established communications only for the large creature to lift his weapon and shoot the man in the face killing him instantly.
The creature lifts his hand to his ear. "This is agent Raknuck I have secured the portal on this side." Reported Raknuck as he holds onto his weapon. "Send in the army."
After that message Yahg and Vorcha walk through the Stargate carrying weapons and other assortments preparing to attack unsuspecting peaceful Argosians. What may seem miniscule for the invading alien army may lead to unforeseen aggression across the galaxy.
Some of you will complain on why I didn't bring back the Tollans and might point out about a colony they have called Pellor, but the colony was never mentioned in the series so I don't considered it canon. As for some might complain how easy it was for the Normandy and the Prometheus to be able to destroy Anubis' mothership, well considering the damage to the core caused a number of explosions as well as EDI still in their system still causing disruptions. As you can see the consequences of doing that has allowed Anubis to gain access to sensitive information and some of you are wondering how Anubis could do this without EDI knowing, well the ascended knowledge however limited is still able to help him considerably and now with the Yagh making their move through the Stargate things are about to get worse. Also some of you are probably wondering what's going to happen to Jonas if Anubis didn't invade his home world, well you'll just have to wait and see. Also imagine the Normandy described in this chapter being the Normandy in Mass Effect 3.
Codex: SSV Normandy SR2
The SSV Normandy SR2 went through considerable upgrade when put back together incorporating all the new technologies in this universe making it even more powerful than before as well as new weapons. Due to the new upgrades they made the Normandy bigger than before.
Length: 216 meters
Width: 94 meters
Height: 24 meters
Engine: Antiproton thrusters, Hyperdrive, Mass Effect drive core
Fuel: Helium-3, Naquadah
Shielding: Reversed engineer Goa'uld energy Shields/ kinetic barriers
Hull: Naquadah/ Trinium/ Silaris alloy
Sensor Systems: visual, thermographic, and radio detectors, radar, LADAR (LAser Detection and Ranging), and Goa'uld sensors
Armament: Thanix Cannon, Naquadah enhanced Javelin and Disruptor torpedoes, Ultraviolet anti-fighter lasers with three times the range, 12 VLS missiles equipped with naquadah enhanced nukes.
Complement: 1 UT-47A Kodiak, 1 M-44 Hammerhead
Other Systems: Transportation rings, QEC, and subspace communications, inertial dampeners, artificial gravity and anti-gravity generator