Ep 14. Stronghold
- TVPG
- January 27, 2006
- 43 min
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7.1 (933)
Stargate SG1 season 9 episode 14, titled "Stronghold," follows the team as they explore a planet with a mysterious past. The team discovers that the planet was once inhabited by the Ancients, an advanced race of beings who created the Stargate network. While exploring the planet, SG1 comes across a group of Jaffa who are living in a temple that was once guarded by the Ancients.
The Jaffa believe that the temple houses an important treasure, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to protect it. SG1 attempts to negotiate with the Jaffa, but they are met with resistance. The team soon realizes that the Jaffa are being controlled by a powerful force that is emanating from within the temple.
As SG1 delves deeper into the temple, they discover that the treasure the Jaffa are guarding is actually a powerful weapon created by the Ancients. The weapon has the ability to destroy entire planets and is being powered by an energy source that is slowly killing the Jaffa who are guarding it.
SG1 decides to destroy the weapon to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. However, they must first find a way to shut down the energy source that is powering it. After a tense standoff with the Jaffa, SG1 is able to destroy the energy source and disable the weapon. The team then makes their escape as the temple collapses behind them.
"Stronghold" is a thrilling episode that explores the history of the Ancients and their powerful technology. The episode also highlights the conflict between the Jaffa and the Goa'uld and the lengths that people are willing to go to protect what they believe is important. Overall, "Stronghold" is a must-watch episode for fans of the Stargate SG1 franchise.