Chapter 83

Boreala (Borealis new planet)

After coming to rest on the gentle surface of the planet Borealis would call home the expedition set about taking care of the odds and ends of their arrival. Jumpers were deployed to the submerged drilling platform far beneath the ocean's surface. Bringing the station fully online would take several days as drilling had yet to commence but automated systems would ensure that was done. The umbilical tethering the city ship and the station was attached in the mean time to allow for power transfer once drilling was finished.

Accompanied by Mr. Woolsey to make introductions Daniel was currently off world. For the next three days Daniel would be introduced to off world allies as well as the council of the Coalition of Planets. During this time teams from Atlantis came aboard Borealis to update the city's database to reflect the current state of affairs in the Pegasus galaxy. This would greatly aid the new expedition in the selection of an official alpha site for emergency use. While information was updated Borealis assumed command of the newly orbited constellation of defense satellites within their home system. Rodney McKay used this time to update the macro he originally wrote while aboard Atlantis. This macro would enable Borealis access to the McKay/Carter intergalactic gate bridge, midway station, and a power efficient route of resupply.

After an intensive scan of the planet with Borealis's sensor array jumpers deployed around the planet. Some of these jumpers conducted familiarization flights of new pilots, others studied the landmasses of their new home, and further more shuttled back and forth between the landmass nearest the city ship delivering materials to set up on world farming operations.

In the coming days an exploration schedule would be devised for the newly formed SG teams. Each department would play a role in this schedules creation, from botany to ancient systems study. As per the norm the military contingent would provide security for each off world team.

Standing on the east pier the city Lt. Scott and Master Sergeant Greer looked out over the blue ocean, enjoying the sun and the salt air. The two men relished their new assignment and marveled at how things had changed since their time on Destiny.

"We've come a long way" sighed Scott.

"That we did, but it's good to finally have some sunshine" laughed Greer.

"Oh I saw Colonel Young yesterday. He told me to give you his regards" replied Scott.

"How's the Colonel doing" asked Greer.

"He loves his new command. Said that he'll be dropping in every chance he gets, but we both knew that would happen since TJ is here. For the first time in a very long time he seems happy" said Scott.

"The Colonel is a good man. He deserves to be happy for once. The man earned it" remarked Greer.

"I talked to Eli too. He told me to tell everyone hi and that he missed them. Although he didn't give me a timeline he said that he'll be in our neck of the woods soon on some big project he's working on. With Eli god only knows what that is" laughed Scott.

"That's a smart kid. We should count ourselves lucky it isn't Rush coming here to test an ego bomb. I'm just glad to finally be away from that guy" confided Greer.

"Your dislike of him wasn't exactly a secret" replied Scott.

"So our new commander, what do you think" asked Greer.

"Doctor Jackson or Teal'c" asked Scott.

"Both" replied Greer.

"Doctor Jackson seems nice enough. Keeps telling me to call him Daniel but I never manage to do it. He was a part of SG1 for ten years so he knows what he's about. They don't give command of a city like this to someone unless they know how to handle themselves. Teal'c I haven't really figured out. He's another one from SG1 with a reputation as big as Doctor Jackson's. I think he's a man that knows how to get the job done and I trust him" answered Scott.

"The science types normally make me nervous but Doctor Jackson I really like. I don't always understand what he's talking about but that's normal. He likes to lead from the front and I respect that. Teal'c has sure taken a liking to me, even invited me to movie night with Doctor Jackson in his quarters. You should see how many DVD's this guy has! He's going to start training me in staff fighting so he says. He said it's an art that all warriors should learn" shrugged Greer.

"So are you and Park getting serious" asked Scott.

"That we are sir. Everybody has to settle down at some point. I know you know what I'm talking about" laughed Greer.

"Oh yeah. Chloe and I are getting serious. I think she is the one. The other night we were lying in bed and she was asking me if we should try and get custody of my son. I don't know the answer to that. I mean seriously, how do you answer a question like that? I never thought I would find a woman I love and then a prepackaged family. Six months ago I never even thought we would make it home" confided Scott.