SGC and the Force

Chapter 11: Earth and the Universe

The Stargate, a towering ring of ancient metal inscribed with mysterious symbols, stood as a testament to humanity's fragile grasp of an otherworldly power. For years, it had been housed in the shadowy depths of Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station near Colorado Springs, Colorado. There, it was shielded by layers of rock and secrecy. But now, it was on the move, uprooted from its subterranean fortress and brought to the remote edges of the Arizona desert, where the scorching sands stretched endlessly beneath a vast, unbroken sky.

The journey was an engineering and logistical marvel. Transporting the Stargate, with its intricate mechanisms and monumental weight, required a precision unmatched in modern history. Military convoys moved through mountain passes under the cover of night, their routes shrouded in the highest levels of secrecy. Once across the Colorado border, the artifact was loaded onto massive transport planes, their bellies groaning under its weight as they soared over the barren landscape, bound for the new facility.

The new home for the Stargate was a sprawling complex carved into the rugged desert. From the air, it was nearly invisible — its structures designed to blend seamlessly with the landscape. A few low-profile buildings dotted the surface, their geometric shapes softened by the shifting dunes. The real heart of the operation lay beneath, where a network of subterranean corridors housed command centers, research labs, and quarters for the personnel who worked tirelessly to unlock the Stargate's secrets.

Here, the Stargate now stood proudly on the surface, no longer shrouded in secrecy but displayed as a marvel for all to witness. Set against the backdrop of the Arizona desert's vast, sunlit expanse, the colossal ring gleamed in the natural light, its ancient glyphs catching the sun's rays like fragments of a forgotten language. When activated, the device came alive with a thunderous roar, the central circle erupting into a radiant, liquid-like vortex of shimmering blue energy — a gateway to the stars, open to anyone daring enough to step through and explore the unknown.

The desert was chosen with intention, not for secrecy but for its vast openness, making it the ideal home for humanity's newest innovation in universal transportation. With the Stargate now fully integrated into public infrastructure, it stood as a beacon of progress and accessibility. The endless sands and brilliant skies served as a dramatic backdrop for this marvel, now safely and reliably open for anyone to use.

Engineers transformed the once-challenging environment into an asset, designing the Stargate's hub to thrive in the desert's conditions. Advanced cooling systems and self-cleaning technology ensured the device operated flawlessly despite the harsh climate. Solar panels and compact reactors powered the facility with unwavering efficiency, keeping it operational around the clock.

The Stargate itself no longer hummed in secrecy; its energy pulsed with life as travelers streamed through, stepping confidently into a swirling blue vortex that transported them instantly to destinations across the universe. What was once a hidden relic of ancient power was now a cornerstone of Earth's transportation network, revolutionizing travel with unmatched speed and safety.

The move to bring the Stargate into public view marked a turning point in history. No longer confined to covert operations or shadowy research, the device was embraced as a symbol of humanity's ingenuity. The winds of the desert carried not the echoes of secrecy but the voices of travelers embarking on journeys once deemed impossible, charting a new course for Earth's interconnected future.

Jack was with the Stargate until they moved it to its new location and stayed with it for a while. He was thinking of Earth's future, but it was not in the same way that Brandon was thinking. He was thinking about Earth's survival. Since the Stargate is now on the surface, he realized they should send the people of Earth to other worlds before the Ubaids attack the Jedi. He knew that it would not be a simple task. He did not want to cause a panic.