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DOCUMENTATION: REPORTS, AND TRANSCRIPTS
Security Levels:
SECLVL 1: Classified -- see SEC RES #921-A for details
SECLVL 2: Contains Confidential Content -- see SEC RES #922-B for details
SECLVL 3: Basic Clearance -- see SEC RES #923-C for details
SECLVL Z: REDACTED -- see SEC RES #921-D for details
Report Subsections:
1A: Documentation and Reports Related to Mission #06-869-82PL6: Filed ***PRIOR TO and IMMEDIATELY AFTER*** Dr. Rodney McKay’s Death
1B: Excerpts from Expanded Documentation
2A: Documentation and Reports Related to Mission #06-869-82PL6: Filed ***AFTER*** Dr. Rodney McKay’s Rescue
2B: Excerpts from Expanded Documentation
3A: Additional Reports Filed With Stargate Command
3B: Excerpts from Expanded Documentation
1A: Documentation and Reports Related to Mission #06-869-82PL6: Filed ***PRIOR TO and IMMEDIATELY AFTER*** Dr. Rodney McKay’s Death
- Summary of how Planet P3X-432 (Tarlos) relates to Mission #06-869-82PL6: Long-Range Development Plan (E. Weir), see #DP-9830-9A (in six parts) -- SECLVL 3
- Mission reports:
- Initial diplomatic responses (three, 3) in order of escalation (E. Weir), see #DP-9830-9B, #DP-9830-103, #DP-9830-109 -- SECLVL 3
- Immediate request for increased security and military presence (E. Weir), see #SEC-192-4B2 -- SECLVL 3
- Security details (E. Weir, E. Lorne), see #SEC-190-3B5 -- SECLVL 2
- Rescue and recovery efforts (J. Sheppard, T. Emmagan, R. Dex, C. Beckett, A. Patel, P. Klasen-Cooper, K. Wa-Tho-Huk), see #SEC-196-9P8 -- SECLVL 3
- Additional security reports (eight, 8) (J. Sheppard, E. Lorne), see #SEC-196-9P8, #SEC-196-9P12, #SEC-196-9Q0, #SEC-196-9U9, #SEC-196-10L, #SEC-196-Y78, #SEC-196-T98, #SEC-197-8K0 -- SECLVL 2
- Recovery (formally Rescue and Recovery) reports (J. Sheppard, T. Emmagan, R. Dex, C. Beckett, E. Lorne), see #SEC-198-9P8-A -- SECLVL 3
- Forensic reports filed by forensic pathologist (M. Biro) and metallurgist (R. Zelenka, O. Galetti-Davies) (see expanded report below), see #FOR-YYM-9P8 -- SECLVL 3
- Request for detailed medical records, specifically the DNA of Dr. R. McKay (M. Biro, M. Chapman-Davies, C. Beckett), see #FOR-UP9-9P7 -- SECLVL 3
- Official announcements regarding the loss of Dr. R. McKay (E. Weir), see #DP-98-PK-0 -- SECLVL 3
- Personnel matters: outline for informing Atlantis personnel regarding Dr. R. McKay’s death (E. Weir, K. Heightmeyer, A. Chassot Agarwal), see #DP-06-869-828 -- SECLVL 3
- Request that the liquidation of Dr. R. McKay’s personal quarters be denied (J. Sheppard), see #DP-06-869-898
- Postponed: request for the liquidation of Dr. R. McKay’s personal quarters (E. Weir), see #DP-06-869-898-a
- Interview reports and transcripts with civilian eyewitnesses regarding Dr. R. McKay's whereabouts at the time of explosion, planetside (submitted: E. Lorne, M. Hassan, present: K. Heightmeyer, C. Larsen), see #SEC-06-911-015-a, #SEC-06-911-015-b, #SEC-06-911-015-c -- SECLVL 3
- Mission Debriefing (three, 3) (E. Weir), see #DP-06-911-014 -- SECLVL 2 and SECLVL 3
- Request for two-week Personal Leave of Absence (J. Sheppard), see #DP-06-870-241 -- SECLVL 3
- Approved: Lieutenant Colonel J. Sheppard’s request for a two-week Personal Leave of Absence (E. Weir), see #DP-06-870-246 -- SECLVL 3
- Documentation regarding Major Evan Lorne's temporary assignment as Atlantis' Head of Military (E. Weir), see #DP-06-872-284 -- SECLVL 3
- Request for one-week Personal Leave of Absence by T. Emmagan to attend the Ceremony of the Dead for a close friend, destination Athos (T. Emmagan), see #DP-06-315-776 -- SECLVL 3
- Approved: request for one-week Personal Leave of Absence by T. Emmagan (E. Weir), see #DP-06-315-777 -- SECLVL 3
- Extensive follow-up diplomatic actions regarding Planet P3X-432 (E. Weir), see #DP-10-570-9 -- SECLVL 3
- Expanded mandatory and voluntary personal counseling sessions for all of Dr. R. McKay’s immediate professional and personal contacts (K. Heightmeyer), see #CON-911P-MK -- SECLVL 3
- Request for extension of Personal Leave of Absence (indefinite) by Lieutenant Colonel J. Sheppard (J. Sheppard), see #DP-10-571-P -- SECLVL 3
- Approved with stipulations: Lieutenant Colonel J. Sheppard’s request for indefinite Personal Leave of Absence (E. Weir), see #DP-06-860-888 -- SECLVL 3
- Extension of Major Evan Lorne's temporary assignment as Atlantis' Head of Military (E. Weir), see #DP-06-854-990 -- SECLVL 3
- Extended staff meetings with science department heads (E. Weir, R. Zelenka), see #DP-11-911-9 -- SECLVL 3
- Report: Lieutenant Colonel J. Sheppard’s return to duty, debriefing, roster reviews (E. Weir, J. Sheppard, E. Lorne), see #DP-54-888 -- SECLVL 3
- Second request for the liquidation of Dr. R. McKay’s personal quarters (E. Weir), see #DP-06-869-898-q -- SECLVL 1
- Second request that the liquidation of Dr. R. McKay’s personal quarters be denied (J. Sheppard), see #DP-06-869-898-q -- SECLVL 1
- Postponed: second request for the liquidation of Dr. R. McKay’s personal quarters (original report: #DP-06-869-898-q). It is with some stipulations, see #MAINT-UTY-9087-a-t -- SECLVL 1 (E. Weir),
- Request submitted to Planet P3X-432 's leaders regarding an Expanded Biology Exploration (first in a probable series) (L. Parrish, J. Takal), see #BIO-92-PL-98-2 -- SECLVL 1
- Approved: request for an Expanded Biology Exploration approved by Planet P3X-432 's leaders (L. Parrish, J. Takal), see #BIO-92-PL-98-3 -- SECLVL 1
- Expanded Biology Exploration (L. Parrish, J. Takal), see #BIO-92-PL-98-2 -- SECLVL 3
- Summary of reports on unusual planetary activities: unrest, agitation, petty crime (E. Lorne, E. Weir), see #DIP-98U-78 and #SEC-1529-PO-00 -- SECLVL 2
- Request submitted to Planet P3X-432 's leaders regarding a second Expanded Biology Exploration (L. Parrish, J. Takal), see #BIO-92-PL-98-5 -- SECLVL 1
- Approved: request for a second Expanded Biology Exploration approved by Planet P3X-432 's leaders (L. Parrish, J. Takal), see #BIO-92-PL-98-6 -- SECLVL 1
- Expanded Biology Exploration, second return trip to Planet P3X-432, includes members of the chemistry department (L. Parrish, J. Takal, V. Xia), see #BIO-92-PL-817-99, see #SEC-9087-MVR-00 -- SECLVL 3
- Summary of reports regarding further conflict and escalation of civil unrest among Planet P3X-432’s citizens. Reasons at this time are unknown, as is extent. Further study is planned. (E. Lorne, E. Weir), see #DIP-98U-89 and #SEC-1529-PP-33 -- SECLVL 2
- Joint report filed by biology and chemistry department, subject is the compound benixis-17, which has been found to be an element of Planet P3X-432’s dried beans. Study complete. (A. El-Halal, N. Penda), see #BIO/CHEM-92-PL-817-15-- SECLVL 3
- Report filed by medical department, results of long-running, extensive study pertaining to Planet P3X-432’s population: blood samples, probable results of benixis-17 on its human population. NOTE: It has been determined that benixis-17 has not, and will, not have any effect on members of the original mission team, nor on any of members of subsequent missions. See full report for details. (C. Beckett, H. Lopez, N. Penda, A.N. Turnipseed), see #MED-83-PPL-18936 -- SECLVL 3
- Report filed by psychiatric department regarding psychological and behavioral effects of long-term, systemic exposure to benixis-17 on citizens of Planet 3PX-432. (K. Heightmeyer, K. Garcia), see #PSY-83-KL-1854 -- SECLVL 3
- Security Report: Responded to triggered alarm for a possible Hazmat Response situation in Bio Lab Three, 23:09. It was determined coffee had been accidentally spilled on a sensor. Dr. J. Takal was the only scientist in the area at the time. Confirmed by security cameras. An all-clear was issued at 23:15. (E. Lorne, W. Turnipseed), see #SEC-83-KL-1854 as well as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) report #569-P-Y-p -- SECLVL 1
- Proposal: a third Expanded Biology Exploration trip to Planet P3X-432: confrontation/exploration regarding role of benixis-17, responsibility for its implementation, its effect on economics, and how this may be related to the escalating rumors of forced labor camps. (E. Weir, J. Sheppard, E. Lorne), see #BIO-92-PL-84-21 and #SEC-198-9P8-G -- SECLVL 2
- Recommendations regarding the third Expanded Biology Exploration (E. Weir, J. Sheppard, E. Lorne, J. Takal, B. Wisdom), see #BIO-92-PL-84-21 and #SEC-198-9P8-G -- SECLVL 3:
a) inclusion of fifteen members of Atlantis’ security team to be presented as as biologists, chemists, and lab assistants, b) enough supplies for a nine-day trip, c) increased security communications on Atlantis, include 24-hour back-up, d) as per prior discussion regarding our suspicions regarding the toxicity of benixis-17 and how it may be being used, the added covert elements to this third "science exploratory" trip are not to be shared with the planet's leaders for reasons of security and diplomacy
- Request submitted to Planet P3X-432's leaders regarding a third Expanded Biology Exploration (L. Parrish, J. Takal), see #BIO-92-PL-98-5 -- SECLVL 3
- Approved: request for a third Expanded Biology Exploration approved by Planet P3X-432's leaders (L. Parrish, J. Takal), see #BIO-92-PL-98-6 -- SECLVL 3
- Initial transcripts of radio contact between Biology/Security Team and Atlantis Head (E. Lorne, J. Takal, X. Yoon, E. Parrish, E. Weir), see #COM-YYM-9P8 -- SECLVL 3
- Transcript of conversation via radio between Medical Technician and Atlantis’ CMO pertaining to first contact with Dr. R. McKay. Note that this transcript has a second layer of confidentiality. (S. Schmalenberger, C. Beckett), see #COM-YYM-9U6 -- SECLVL 3
- Roster of Emergency Medical Team hailed to Gate Room (C. Beckett), see #MED-PL-035 -- SECLVL 3
- Roster of Emergency Medical Team on standby (C. Beckett), see #MED-PL-032 -- SECLVL 3
- Medical Report: details regarding results of Dr. R. McKay’s initial basic, and brief medical exam (C. Beckett), see #MED-PL-034 -- SECLVL 2
- Emergency request for an immediate meetings to discuss further action regarding Dr. R. McKay’s care (C. Beckett), see #MED-PL-037 -- SECLVL 3
- CARE TEAM PROPOSAL written and submitted by K. Heightmeyer, C. Beckett with additional consultation by Dr. W. Holt (Stargate Command Medical Center), Dr. J. Navarro (Mayo Clinic ), Dr. C. Ahn (Walter Reed Army Medical Center).
The CARE TEAM (hereafter referred to as RMCT) will consist of these on-site members: Dr. K. Heightmeyer, Dr. C. Beckett, Dr. E. Weir, Lt. Col. J. Sheppard (hereafter referred to as KM, CB, EW, JS, respectively) (see expanded documentation below), see #MED-PL-065 -- SECLVL 3 - Emergency request submitted to Tech for the immediate installation of video and audio equipment in Dr. R. McKay’s quarters. This is to be combined with the set-up of a central observation post two doors down from Dr. R. McKay’s quarters. (RMCT) (see Care Team Proposal below for details), see #TECH-51-MML-9 -- SECLVL 1
- Request for security: 24-hour presence at both ends of the hallway where RM’s quarters are located. No one but approved personnel will be allowed with 50 meters of RM's quarters. This security is to be covert, and is required for the privacy and safety of Dr. R. McKay. (E. Weir, E. Lorne), see #SEC-PL-10P -- SECLVL 1
- Requisition for services: substitute laptop, access to be set for "No Clearance: General Visitor/Civilian Courtesy" (E. Weir, E. Takabagua), see #TECH-54-LLP-5 -- SECLVL 3
- Joint Report filed by Security, Anthropology, Forensics regarding the labor camp (post-dated designation: Camp Three -- see #FOR-UP9-9P7) (M. Biro, Y. Huang, O. Galetti-Davies, E. Jabes, E. Lorne, ) -- date filed: 21.17.2917 (ACT) -- SECLVL 1 -- date filed: 21.18.2917 (ACT) -- SECLVL 1
- Mission Reports:
- Relayed: initial request for assistance: filed by representatives of P3X-432 (Kurlen, Franz-el, others), subject: emergency food rations for citizens of Planet P3X-432 (E. Weir, J. Sheppard, N. B. Tyson), see #DIP-9184-WW-Y-21 -- SECLVL 2
- Relayed: filed by representatives of Planet P3X-432 (Kurlen, others), subject: motion to burn the remains of the bean fields after their vandalism, low-level rioting in city. (E. Weir, J. Sheppard, E. Lorne), see #DIP-9184-WW-Y-21 -- SECLVL 2
- Approved: initial request for assistance: emergency food rations for citizens of Planet P3X-432 (E. Weir, J. Sheppard, N. B. Tyson), see #DIP-9184-WW-Y-21 -- SECLVL 2
- Joint Report filed by Security, Anthropology, Geography, Forensics excavation report regarding discovery of two additional labor camps, long abandoned, each located to the south of the city (M. Biro, Y. Huang, O. Galetti-Davies, E. Jabes, E. Lorne, ) -- date filed: 22.27.2917 (ACT) -- SECLVL 1 -- date filed: 21.27.2917 (ACT) -- SECLVL 1
- Report Filed by Atlantis’ Head of Operations (Dr. E. Weir): "Regarding the Properties of Benixis-17 and its Effect on the Local Population" -- date filed: 21.27.2917 (ACT) -- SECLVL 1
- Relayed: second request for assistance: filed by representatives of P3X-432 (Kurlen, Franz-el, others), subject: emergency food rations (E. Weir, J. Sheppard, N. B. Tyson), see #DIP-9184-WW-Y-21 -- SECLVL 2
- Approved: second request for assistance: emergency food rations for citizens of Planet P3X-432 (E. Weir, J. Sheppard, N. B. Tyson), see #DIP-9184-WW-Y-21 -- SECLVL 2
- Civilian interview reports and transcripts, all planetside: camp guards (E. Lorne, M. Hassan, Y. Blackdeer, B. Sibley-Xu), town leaders (E. Lorne, M. Hassan, E. Weir), former captives (E. Weir, K. Heightmeyer, C. Larsen), various citizens (E. Lorne, M. Hassan, E. Weir), R. McKay (postponed), see #SEC-06-911-015-d, #SEC-06-911-015-e, #SEC-06-911-015-f, #SEC-06-911-015-g, #SEC-06-911-015-h, #SEC-06-911-015-i, #SEC-06-911-015-j, #SEC-06-911-015-k, #SEC-06-911-015-l, #SEC-06-911-015-m, #SEC-06-911-015-n, #SEC-06-911-015-o, #SEC-06-911-015-p, #SEC-06-911-015-q, #SEC-06-911-015-r, #SEC-06-911-015-s, #SEC-06-911-015-t #SEC-06-911-015-u, #SEC-06-911-015-v, #SEC-06-911-015-w, #SEC-06-911-015-x, #SEC-06-911-015-y, #SEC-06-911-015-z, #SEC-06-911-015-aa, #SEC-06-911-015-bb, #SEC-06-911-015-cc, #SEC-06-911-015-dd, #SEC-06-911-015-ee -- SECLVL 1
- Detailed Daily Logs: Filed by the Care Team. Each log is accompanied by daily meeting minutes, also filed by the Care Team. (RMCT), see #RMCT-Log-1, #RMCT-Log-2, #RMCT-Log-3, #RMCT-Log-4, #RMCT-Log-5, #RMCT-Log-6, #RMCT-Log-7, #RMCT-Log-8, #RMCT-Log-9, #RMCT-Log-10, #RMCT-Log-11 -- SECLVL 1
- Excerpts from two sample RMCT (Rodney McKay Care Team) Daily Summaries: Day One and Day Three, see #RMCT-Log-SUM-1, #RMCT-Log-SUM-4 -- SECLVL 1
- Minutes from the debriefing of T. Emmagan and R. Dex upon their return to Atlantis (RMCT), see #DP-98-912-O -- SECLVL 3
- Relayed: third request for assistance: filed by representatives of P3X-432 (Kurlen, Franz-el, others), subject: emergency food rations (E. Weir, J. Sheppard, N. B. Tyson), see #DIP-9184-WW-Y-21 -- SECLVL 2
- Approved: third request for assistance: emergency food rations for citizens of Planet P3X-432 (E. Weir, J. Sheppard, N. B. Tyson), see #DIP-9184-WW-Y-21 -- SECLVL 2
- Request to interview Doctor R. McKay (E. Lorne, R. Bridgewater), see #MED-9184-LL-Z-18 -- SECLVL 1
- Denied: request to interview Doctor R. McKay (K. Heightmeyer, C. Beckett), see #MED-9184-LL-Z-22 -- SECLVL 1
- Requisition for services: replacement desk chair for RM’s quarters. (J. Sheppard), see #REQ-02-91-198-KJM-986 -- SECLVL 3
- Requisition for services: replacement laptop for RM, access status: "No Clearance: General Visitor/Civilian Courtesy" (J. Sheppard), see #TECH-54-TUY-5 -- SECLVL 3
- Follow-up medical consultation for J. Sheppard in regards to human bite injury on lower right arm (C. Beckett), see #MED-PL-042 -- SECLVL 1
- Request to meet with Doctor Weir regarding grievous concerns regarding faulty intel about P3X-432 (T. Emmagan) -- SECLVL 2
- Consultation with Dietary Specialist addressing Dr. R. McKay's caloric intake, mineral and vitamin deficiencies, and best course of action. (C. Beckett, S. J. Patel), see #CON-D90-92-A -- SECLVL 3
- Report filed regarding results of a second, more detailed medical exam performed on Dr. R. McKay: blood test, temperature, blood pressure, a basic assessment of heart, lung, and bowel sounds, and an abdominal exam that includes palpation. Awaiting RM's consent, a more intensive exam is planned for a later date. (C. Beckett), see #MED-9187-LP-H-7 -- SECLVL 2
- Reports: concerns regarding Dr. R. McKay's possible physical, emotional, and psychological challenges -- SECLVL 1
- Medical Report: emergency treatment for Dr. R. McKay following anxiety attack, severe stress reaction. Follow-up required, including debriefing and review of best practices. (C. Beckett, K. Heightmeyer), see #MED-9184-WW-Y-21 -- SECLVL 1
- Second request to interview Doctor R. McKay (E. Lorne, R. Bridgewater), see #MED-9184-LL-Z-56 -- SECLVL 1
- Denied: second request to interview Doctor R. McKay (K. Heightmeyer, C. Beckett), see #MED-9184-LL-Z-58 -- SECLVL 1
- Relayed initial request for assistance: filed by representatives of Planet P3X-432, subject: weapons and other armaments (E. Weir, J. Sheppard, E. Lorne, N. B. Tyson), see #DIP-9184-WW-Y-21 -- SECLVL 2
- Denied: request for assistance: weapons and other armaments (E. Weir, J. Sheppard, N. B. Tyson), see #DIP-9184-WW-Y-21 -- SECLVL 2
- Required meeting for all planetside personnel: an overview and reminder of Atlantis' jurisdiction and mission, specifically in regards to the Posse Comitatus Act and the Insurrection Act. (E. Weir, J. Sheppard, E. Lorne) -- SECLVL 1
- Report: details of the collection of sixteen samples of beans containing benixis-17 filed in Biology Lab Two. Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3), biosafety cabinets (BSC) #4-#9. This report has a supplementary security contingent. (E. Weir, E. Lorne, J. Patel), see #BIO-9999-IP-Z-24, #SEC-9808-R-32 -- SECLVL 3
- List of camp survivors:
(C. Beckett, M. Biro), see #MED-9184-WW-Y-21 -- SECLVL 1
An-ed, Bellaria, Berk, Carstom, Creet, Dar, Dessa, Forna-ed, Hester, Hubon-el, Isled, Idoni, Jay, Jikor Bael, Julen, Jy, Gazard, Grayla Morna, Gust-el, Kesterr, Kurlen-ed, Layn, Leevest, Lister, Madora, R. McKay, Naylay-el, Neel, Nolen, Pael, Per-ed, Petrin, Riss, Shanbandara, Stollun, Tarrian, Waller, Wulke, Zarna, one unidentified male
- Proposals sent to each member of the RMCT proposing daily check-in personal counseling with each member. Follow up as needed. (K. Heightmeyer), see #MED-9184-LL-Z-9 -- SECLVL 1
- Report: issues of consent have been raised about our initial interviews with citizens, town leaders, and former captives. Their agreement to be interviewed, recorded, and studied before getting the full effects of benixis-17 flushed from their system is problematic. In addition, initial permission to have initially pursued our explorations (and as a result, discovery of the labor camps) has been called into question, not because of the results per se, but because of the method and timing of their agreement regarding issues of consent in light of their altered and compromised brain chemistry. (E. Weir), see #DIP-911P-MK -- SECLVL 1
- Order filed for mandatory one-on-one personal counseling sessions for with members of the RMCT and Dr. K. Heightmeyer. (E. Weir, K. Heightmeyer), see #MED-9184-LL-Z-10 -- SECLVL 3
- IMMEDIATE HALT OF PROCEDURE filed: Planet P3X-432, RE: Mission #06-869-82PL6 (E. Weir) -- SECLVL 1
- Forensic reports regarding Camp One, Camp Two, Camp Three (M. Biro, M. Chapman-Davies, C. Beckett), see #FOR-UP9-9P7 -- SECLVL 3
While some progress has been made identifying the human remains in Camp Three, it is unlikely that any further results will be known regarding the two older camps (Camp One and Camp Two). This is due to, a) the citizen's distrust of our presence on their planet, Tarlos, b) degradation of forensic evidence, c) lack of eyewitnesses.
In any case, this is a moot point now that all work has been ceased due to Dr. E. Weir's "Halt of Procedure."
1. Camp One: partial remains of twenty-nine to thirty-six persons (unidentified)
2. Camp Two: partial remains of twenty-four to twenty-nine persons (unidentified)
3. Camp Three: Kai-Bastur, Soren, Bran-el (identified), partial remains of six persons (unidentified)
- Entire mission summary report series (E. Weir), see #DP-91-PL-44, #DP-91-PL-45, #DP-91-PL-46, #DP-91-PL-47, #DP-91-PL-48, #DP-91-PL-49, #DP-91-PL-50, #DP-91-PL-51 -- SECLVL 3
- Report Filed by Atlantis’ Head of Operations Regarding Complete Diplomatic Breakdown on Planet P3X-432, RE: Mission #06-869-82PL6 (E. Weir) -- SECLVL 1
- Four (4) supplementary reports regarding Dr. R. McKay's clearance for duty (C. Beckett, K. Heightmeyer), see #MED-98-125-PK -- SECLVL 1
- Mission Report, postdated (R. McKay), see #MIS-07-911-82PL67
- Report: Summary ***REDACTED*** (General P. Hurd, Jr.) -- SECLVL Z
- Report: Summary ***REDACTED*** (General K. Papineau) -- SECLVL Z
- Report: Additional Points ***REDACTED*** (General J. O'Neill) -- SECLVL Z
- Report: Recommendations ***REDACTED*** (General E. Garcia-Picador) -- SECLVL Z
- Report: Final Decision ***REDACTED*** (General T. Barry) -- SECLVL Z
- Final Report Filed by Stargate Command Regarding Future Involvement and Deployment on Planet P3X-432 (General of the Air Force A. L. Kessler), #TPSC-987-89-A-2008, ***REDACTED*** -- SECLVL Z
- Appeal filed regarding decisions outlined in #TPSC-987-89-A-2008 (Doctor E. Weir), #APP-88-MU, details: ***REDACTED*** -- SECLVL Z
- Appeal filed regarding decisions outlined in #TPSC-987-89-A-2008 (General K. Papineau), #APP-89-MU, details: ***REDACTED*** -- SECLVL Z
- Appeal filed regarding decisions outlined in #TPSC-987-89-A-2008 (General J. O'Neill), #APP-90-MU, details: ***REDACTED*** -- SECLVL Z
- Report filed for the Censure of General J. O'Neill in relation to #TPSC-987-89-A-2008, details: ***REDACTED*** -- SECLVL Z
a) goals and justification of exploratory team, b) its relationship to long-range planning for protein and other dietary and caloric requirements for Atlantis' population, c) to continue to maintain and expand Atlantis’ mission, d) timeframe (immediate, moderate, long-term), e) measurements of desired outcome
a) J. Sheppard (see expanded report below), see #MIS-06-869-82PL67 -- SECLVL 3, b) T. Emmagan, see #MIS-06-869-82PL68 -- SECLVL 3, c) R. Dex, see #MIS-06-869-82PL69 -- SECLVL 3
Refer to PreScripted Mission Assignments (PSMAs) which specifies what type of assistance is required (personnel and equipment), identifies a statement of work, and provides projected cost.
Request for personnel, all capable of working 12-hour alternating shifts: a) two Incident Commanders, b) four rescue squads, each composed of an officer and five rescue specialists, c) two task force physicians and four medical specialists, d) rapid deployment shelter and meal team, e), forensic lab and personnel, f) other support and administrative personnel
Includes material and service requests for: a) increased cargo transport, b) heavy and light evacuation equipment for removal of debris, rubble and other hazards, c) personnel transport (technical, evacuation, medical, support), d) fueling operations for equipment and transport, e) portable lighting and communication units, f) field forensic lab, g) rapid deployment shelter
Includes requests for: a) additional field forensic lab and personnel, b) reduction in shelter and meal team, c) a recall of most of medical team, d) storage facilities for evidence, e) presence of Acting Marine Chaplain and personnel from counseling department
a) enamel and tooth pulp from human molar (upper left quadrant, #14), b) zipper fragment, c) sidearm fragment, d) other DNA evidence (identified and unidentified)
a) emails, b) Atlantis-wide radio communication messages
a) Inform Stargate Command (E. Weir), b) announcement, general (E. Weir), c) offer of personal counseling (K. Heightmeyer), d) announcement, Atlantis memorial service. (Acting Marine Chief Chaplain), e) request to have Dr. R. Zelenka become Acting Chief Science Officer (E. Weir), f) retrieval and review of Dr. R. McKay’s computer contents as it pertains to official duties, transfer of permissions to R. Zelenka (E. Weir, B. Noyce), g) archival of Dr. R. McKay's personal computer information offline (B. Noyce), h) submit request for Dr. R. McKay’s personal quarters to be inventoried and stored (E. Weir), i) notify Payroll Office, Benefits, Human Resources (E. Weir), J) cessation of any of Dr. R. McKay’s time-sensitive experiments that had been in progress (R. Zelenka, E. M. Blessing), k) inform Dr. R. McKay’s next of kin (E. Weir, J. Sheppard), l) take up collection for Dr. R. McKay’s memorial donation, recipient has yet to be determined (Acting Marine Chief Chaplain, in coordination with Dr. R. McKay's sister, J. Miller
a) eyewitness: Lania (minor) (in presence of her mother, two representatives of Planet P3X-432 (was tending to a bucket of sirun) (see excerpts below) #SEC-06-911-015-b, b) eyewitness: Nellis’el (was nursing an infant near front window, confirms she saw Tomogin’el and “the man in the blue and white jacket” pass by her house. She reports that neither person seemed agitated nor under duress.) #SEC-06-911-015-d, c) eyewitness: Bennis (was putting water out in his grackenbird pen, confirms he saw Tomogin’el and “that man who asked a lot of questions” walking towards the direction of Meeting and Storage Building #9. He reports that neither person seemed agitated nor under duress.) #SEC-06-911-015-f
a) with J. Sheppard alone, b) with J. Sheppard, T. Emmagan, R. Dex, c) as shared with larger Atlantis community, excerpted summary
a) reports of some decrease in stored food, stress upon citizens, b) reports of possible citizen unrest not previously seen before, details are very sparse at this time, further intel required, c) reports of some instances of petty crime, mostly theft, previously unheard of
1A: Excerpts from Expanded Documentation Below
Mission Report: Lieutenant Colonel John Sheppard
Planet designation: P3X-432
Date of mission: 21.16.2917 (ACT)
Type of mission: official diplomatic initial contact, trade agreement exploration
Length: total 42 pages, excerpted below
Team members R. Dex, T. Emmagan, Dr. R. McKay, and myself made a trip to P3X-432 to explore trade agreements regarding produce, notably beans.
The day was unremarkable and included shared meals, the usual meet and greet with government officials and various members of the population, and tours of the city which mainly focused their food storage facilities.
[snipped: details of tour]
Shortly before we were to return to Atlantis, there was an explosion in a building roughly half a kilometer away from our central meeting place. It was at that time we discovered that Dr. R. McKay was missing. We responded immediately to the scene of the explosion. This focus became much more immediately pertinent when we learned from eyewitnesses that McKay was one of two people seen entering the building just before its destruction. I initialized immediate emergency assistance from Atlantis in the form of an official Rescue and Recovery Unit. With the assistance of much of a local labor force, as well as our own personnel, an exhaustive search of the building’s ruins was completed very quickly. Human remains and other evidence were discovered in the rubble. Atlantis Forensics determined these were the remains of McKay and at least two unidentified persons. The mission, at that point, became a Recovery Unit.
While it is unknown why McKay had been in the building, we have speculated that he had gotten information regarding some sort of scientific breakthrough and decided to investigate on his own. This is something McKay had done in the past on a number of occasions. Given the evidence at hand, we have no reason to suspect McKay’s death was anything more than an accident involving improperly stored sirun fuel and an unattended fire. T. Emmagan has confirmed this scenario based on her current knowledge of Planet P3X-432’s reputation and presentation. Let me also add that we received the utmost in cooperation from all town leaders and citizens.
While it is not customary to include personal notes with mission reports, I want to add that besides being a highly valued member of my team, Rodney was a close friend. I take full responsibility for this tragedy. His death has been a great personal loss to me.
-- Signed, Lt. Col. John Sheppard, Military Commander of Atlantis
Submitted by: Dr. M. Biro (Forensic Pathologist), Dr. Y. Larson, F.R. Freeman (Tech), S.P. Latton (Tech)
Date: 21.19.2917 (ACT)
Case file: #FOR-YYM-9P8--brief, related to #FOR-YYM-9P8-full -- SECLVL 3
Purpose and subject: assessment and identification of human and material remains
Additional documents: Certificate of Analysis, Chain of Custody
Below is the #FOR-YYM-9P8--brief report. See #FOR-YYM-9P8--full, for extensive documentation. This report is for human remains (identified below as Individual #1, Individual #2, Individual #3). For additional forensic reports as they pertain to the compromised physical structure itself, see #FOR-YYM-65-KM.
Positive identification is based on these forensic summaries:
1. Identified bone fragments from Individual #1 (DNA not in Atlantis database)
2. Identified bone fragments from Individual #2 (DNA not in Atlantis database)
3. Identified bone fragments from unknown individual/s
4. Pathology: molar (upper left quadrant, #14) from Individual #3 (DNA in Atlantis database)
5. Metallurgist: fragments from a jacket zipper, one issued by Stargate Command
6. Metallurgist: fragments from the barrel mechanism of a Beretta 92FS
Attached is list of accompanying images: molar (upper left quadrant, #14) (6), zipper (9), weapon (14), identified bone fragments, DNA from subject #1 (4), identified bone fragments, DNA from subject #2 (8), unidentified bone fragments, DNA, extraction impossible (42).
Conclusion: DNA testing and evidence concludes that three individuals, perhaps more, were killed in the explosion and intense subsequent fire.
Conclusion: DNA concludes two of these individuals were natives of Planet P3X-432, one likely being a woman named Tomogin’el. Will conduct further DNA tests of her relatives to confirm.
Conclusion: There is a 99.8% likelihood that the human molar is from Dr. R. McKay.
Conclusion: The zipper fragment and sidearm fragment have been determined with a 98% likelihood as being on the person of Dr. R. McKay.
-- Cc: Dr. C. Beckett, Dr. E. Franklin, Dr. E. Weir
Excerpts from transcript of interview with Lania (minor child, in presence of her mother). Present: K. Heightmeyer, C. Larsen #SEC-06-911-015-a -- SECLVL 3
--Beginning of Transcript --
- Doctor C. Larsen: Hello, Lania. Thank you for visiting with me today.
- Lania: I like your hair. It’s a funny color.
- CL: Thank you. My sisters and brothers all have the same red hair.
- Lania: I wish I had some some sisters.
- CL: They can be fun! Lania, your mother says you saw something the night the building burned down. Can you tell me what you saw?
- L: I can. [Lania looks down, Lania’s mother touches her daughter’s arm]
- CL: Will you?
- L: Yes. I was changing the bucket on the sirun tree. It was half-full. You have to when it --- it’s better to change it before it gets too heavy and slops all over your legs.
- CL: That’s a big job for a little girl.
- L: I'm not a little girl. I'm a big girl. [frowns]
- CL: Of course you are. I apologize, Lania. What did you see that night?
- L: I don't know if I want to talk to you anymore.
- CL: I don't blame you. I hurt your feelings.
- [there is a 8 second silence on the recording]
- L: I saw Tomogin’el. She’s got a secret, I think. [Lania says something undecipherable under her breath, makes a face]
- CL: I didn't hear you, Lania. Would you say that again?
- Lania’s mother: I don’t know why any of this is important. [appears bewildered] Lania is an on odd child. She does not sleep like her brothers do, she doesn't eat like her brothers do. She makes a fuss when we have to harvest the grackenbirds.
- L: [leans over to CL and whispers: I hate their sad eyes. I hate the sound the birds' necks make when we break them.]
- Lania’s mother: What did you say, child?
- [there is a 10 second silence on the recording]
- L: I told the lady that Tomogin’el and that visitor man went into Meeting and Storage Building #9. They used the front door. At first he didn’t want to go in, but Tomogin’el must have told him something interesting.
- CL: Lania, how did you know it was “that visitor man”? Did Tomogin’el say his name?
- L: That’s easy. He’s the one with the grumpy face. He’s the one I gave flowers to.
-- End of Transcript --
Request for Leave of Absence: Lieutenant Colonel John Sheppard
Dr. Elizabeth Weir,
In follow-up to our meeting yesterday: as we discussed, this is my official request for a leave of absence beginning 21.25.2917 (ACT) and ending 22.10.2917 (ACT). Please let me know if I can provide further information or if you have any questions. Thank you very much for your consideration in providing me with this opportunity for personal leave. I apologize for the short notice.
-- Sincerely, Lieutenant Colonel John Sheppard, submitted: 21.25.2917 (ACT)
2A: Documentation and Reports Related to Mission #06-869-82PL6: Filed ***AFTER*** Dr. Rodney McKay’s Rescue
a) initial emergency meeting via radio with K. Heightmeyer (recorded, see transcript),
b) additional meeting via radio with K. Heightmeyer, E. Weir, J. Sheppard (recorded, see transcript),
c) meeting in Medical Conference Room: block of four hours has been reserved (recorded, see transcript) In-person attendees: Dr. C. Beckett, Dr. K. Heightmeyer, Dr. E. Weir, Lt. Col. J. Sheppard,
Emergency patch-through via conference line: Dr. W. Holt (Stargate Command Medical Center), Dr. J. Navarro (Mayo Clinic ), Dr. C. Ahn (Walter Reed Army Medical Center)
a) established the scene dimensions, b) identified potential safety and health hazards, c) d) documented known camp activity, e) documented human remains, f) documented other biological evidence, g) tool and tool mark evidence, h) documented trace evidence (fibers, soil, vegetation), i) mapping, j) photography: digital and video cameras, a 3-D scanner, aerial photography, k) evidence collection and storage procedures, l) witness reports, m) distance from city, study of route, n) water quality tests, o) chain of custody documentation, p) conclusions
a) Biology: J. Takal (see expanded report below), see #MIS-09-879-90AT8Y), b) Security: E. Lorne, see #MIS-09-875-90AT8U, c) Medical: S. Schmalenberger, see #MIS-09-877-90AT22
a) established the scene dimensions, b) identified potential safety and health hazards, c) documented human remains, d) documented other biological evidence, e) tool and tool mark evidence, f) documented trace evidence (fibers, soil, vegetation), g) mapping, h) photography: digital and video cameras, a 3-D scanner, aerial photography, i) evidence collection and storage procedures, j) witness reports, k) chain of custody documentation, l) conclusions
a) Kestted (camp guard) (see excerpts below), b) Gedett (camp guard) (see excerpts below), c) An-Verlis (camp guard) (see excerpts below), d) Yenny (camp guard) (see excerpts below), e) Sebra-ed (camp guard) (see excerpts below), f) other camp guards, (3) g) Kurlen (town leader) (see excerpts below), h) Franz-el (town leader) (see excerpts below), i) other town leaders, (2) j) Berk (former captive) (see excerpts below), k) Belarria (former captive) (see excerpts below), l) Dar (former captive) (see excerpts below), m) Tarrian (former captive) (see excerpts below), n) other former captives, (19 of known 41) o) Nellis’el (citizen) (see excerpts below), p) Rand (citizen) (see excerpts below), q) other citizens (27) r) R. McKay (postponed)
a) Day One, (see detailed summary below) b) Day Two c) Day Three, (see detailed summary below) d) Day Four, e) Day Five, f) Day Six, g) Day Seven, h) Day Eight, i) Day Nine, j) Day Ten, k) Day Eleven -- SECLVL 1
1. Report filed outlining concerns regarding the details of Dr. R. McKay’s possible physical challenges (C. Beckett, E. Franklin, Z. Huang), see #MED-9184-WW-E-7 -- SECLVL 1 a) overall health b) additional scans of skull, neck, brain, c) attention to missing molar and other dental problems this injury may present, d) plastic surgery recommendations regarding scar on forehead, upper left quadrant, e) plastic surgery recommendations regarding scars on back, f) general: nutrition, gastric health, dietary needs, bone density, muscle tone
2. Report filed outlining concerns regarding the details of Dr. R. McKay’s possible emotional and psychological challenges and how they may manifest themselves (K. Heightmeyer, J. Felton, W. Kohler), see #MED-9184-WW-T9 -- SECLVL 1 a) difficulties in sleeping, b) Posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, c) issues related to physiological and physical torture, d) trauma issues related to psychological effects of sexual assault
2B: Excerpts from Expanded Documentation Below
Mission Report: Doctor Janelle Takal, Biology
Mission Report: Dr. Janelle Takal, Biology, Lab Two
Report number: #MIS-09-879-90AT8Y
Planet designation: P3X-432
Date of mission: 13.26.2917 (ACT)
Type of mission: explore lead regarding field conditions (exploration, security)
Follows: #08-890-90AT8Y and #09-633-90AT8Y (both exploration)
Length: total 180 pages, excerpted below
This mission to the planet called P3X-432 (the people that live there call it Tarlos was the third in a series.
The two previous missions’ goals had been to determine the kind of crops grown and if these crops could be duplicated with as much success on Atlantis’ mainland or similar agricultural spaces. This third mission had a very different goal. It included fifteen members of Atlantis’ security team disguised as biologists, chemists, and lab assistants. I was included in this third mission simply as a decoy as I was the face residents of P3X-432 were most familiar. The security was required because we expected trouble due to the fact that we had finally been provided information which suggested that the success of these crops had more to do with the results of labor of imprisoned people who had no personal agency, and who were likely mistreated, as it did with best farming practices and genetics.
[...]
Our source had finally agreed to take us to one site where slave labor was being utilized. This was a three-day trip by wagon through forests, rocky terrain, and finally an area of wide, open spaces of what appeared to be a very fertile flood plain. This locale was heavily cultivated in what appeared to be Phaseolus, a genus in the family Fabaceae, and the same species of bean that populates the storehouses, and soup pots, of P3X-432.
[...]
When we arrived, we were first shown fields empty of human workers. After some forceful negotiation, we were led to a different site that included about twenty workers. These workers, we were told, toiled happily and were well compensated. This was immediately suspect, as the workers appeared to be malnourished, barely clothed, and unwilling to interact with us in any way. After a brief skirmish, the security team took control of the situation. Shortly thereafter, I recognized Dr. Rodney McKay, our former Chief Science Officer who’d been killed in an accident in the city almost a year ago. Dr. McKay did not appear to recognize me and was quite bewildered. I stayed with him until a medic arrived, and he was transported.
The other labor slaves, I am told, are in the care of the local government so I'm sure they will be fine.-- Submitted by Dr. Janelle Takal, see additional notes by Dr. David Parrish
--Beginning of Transcript --
- [general static, intermittent unclear words]
- [unidentified voice]: Patch him through -- try the other channel -- wait, this one is lighting up -- okay, go ahead, it's clear.
- Doctor C. Beckett: Beckett here. What do you have?
- Med Tech S. Schmalenberger: This is Medical Technician Samuel Schmalenberger, and I am off-world on P3X-432. I have a patient here in my care who needs medical care. [Doctor, it's -- I don't know how -- hold on a minute -- [crosstalk] -- just let me -- no one is going to hurt you -- ouch! -- no -- wait, it's --]
- CB: Loop me in! What's going on?
- SS: Hold on. -- [hey, hey, it's okay. I'm a Medical Technician from Atlantis. My name is Sam. You're safe. Hey, it's okay. You're safe. Hey, Doctor McKay, don't -- okay. Take it easy. -- [crosstalk with two other voices] -- here, it'll make you warmer.]
- CB: Good Lord! What are you -- am I hearing you right, lad? It's Rodney McKay? He's there with you now? Alive?
- SS: It is him, Doctor Beckett. He, and about twenty other people appear to have been prisoners in what looks like some sort of agricultural labor camp. Doctor McKay is in quite a bit of distress. I've convinced him to sit down, and accept a blanket, but he's not allowing me to touch him. -- [hey, leave it there -- just -- see, my hands are right here, you can see them, right?]
- CB: He's conscious, then. How aware? Do you have any immediate concerns for his well-being?
- SS: He's pretty aware. Hold on a minute. -- [Chaberek, will you sit here with Doctor McKay for a quick moment? I need to have a consult.] -- Okay, Doctor Beckett, I've moved a bit away now, and can talk more freely. I don't want to agitate him even more than I have. I've tried to take his blood pressure, to do a pupil examination to check for reflexes, but he's resisting all attempts at evaluation. He even tried to bite me.
- [static, momentary signal break]
- CB: You back, Schmalenberger? You can hear me?
- SS: Yes, got your signal back. Did you catch that last part?
- CB: Yes, I heard that. It sounds like he's fairly combative.
- SS: He's calm enough if you're not trying to touch him or do something to him. Do you recommend I sedate him? I doubt he's going to cooperate for IV administration, so I'd have to go with intramuscular injection. I'd continue a field examination here and have the portable cardiac monitor at the ready. Or do you want to come down to the planet and oversee all this yourself?
- CB: No sedation, not without more information. And it will just take additional time for me to make the trip there. If you can keep him calm, and you have no immediate concerns regarding obvious wounds, then transport immediately. -- [5 second silence] -- I'm checking the jumper ETA right now. -- [7 second silence] -- it's a pretty short trip -- one Stargate and two hops. We'll sort it out when he gets here. Do you have concerns about the transport process?
- SS: No, sir. I think that as long as he's protected but left alone, he'll be manageable. I'll stay with him the entire time.
- CB: Are the other survivors in similar mental and physical states? Do we need to be ready for an influx of patients, or send more medical personnel down?
- SS: They are in about the same physical condition as Doctor McKay, but they are quite accepting, docile even, of their care. The local contingent we traveled here with is insisting on taking them back to their families and treating them there. Doctor Weir was confirming this plan of action when we discovered Doctor McKay. I think Communications is having some difficulties regarding the relay with the portable unit here. You'll have to consult with her regarding additional personnel on the planet.
- CB: I'll do that in a moment. Right now, my primary concern is Doctor McKay.
- SS: Yes, of course. Doc, I think that you should also be aware that some of security's very preliminary questioning is that the people here have been subject to a variety of mistreatment, including sexual assault. Doctor McKay included. -- [yes, I'll be over there in a moment. Offer him some water, see if he'll take it.] -- Ah, Doctor Beckett, sorry but Doctor McKay is getting a bit more agitated. We need to get moving.
- [background crosstalk, the static of an additional radio]
- CB: Understood. I will be cognizant of that last bit of information, Schmalenberger.
- SS: Looks like we are ready to transport. I'll keep this channel open.
- CB: Affirmative.
- [background crosstalk]
-- End of Transcript --
CARE TEAM PROPOSAL
Submitted by Drs. C. Beckett, Dr. K. Heightmeyer
CC: Dr. E. Weir, Lt. Col. J. Sheppard
Date: 13.26.2917 (ACT)
Security Clearance: -- SECLVL 1
Initial Summary
Dr. Rodney McKay (hereafter RM) was retrieved from a ten-month imprisonment on planet P3X-432 and is associated with Mission: #06-869-82PL67.
In-field preliminary medical appraisal concluded that RM appeared to be disoriented and moderately malnourished, but he had no obvious major injuries that required immediate care. This was initially determined by Med. Tech. Samuel Schmalenberger (at the scene) and Dr. C. Beckett (consultation via radio contact). The decision was made to transfer RM to Atlantis for further care after RM’s combative actions, coupled with his extreme distress, became a further concern.
Once on Atlantis, C. Beckett informed RM of his right to have someone present during the exam, but RM declined. C. Beckett attempted to perform an exam on RM. He was able to draw blood, take RM's pulse, but not much else due to RM's agitation and refusal to give consent to further examination and his increasing insistence upon leaving the infirmary.
RM’s intense and consistant insistence on no physical contact, his repeated refusal to engage in conversation, and his months of experiencing mistreatment and lack of agency coupled with RM’s sometimes past very critical opinions of medicine, both physical and psychiatric, was the subject of several emergency ad-hoc meetings: On Atlantis: Dr. C. Beckett (Atlantis Chief Medical Officer), Dr. K. Heightmeyer (Atlantis Head of Psychiatry), Lt. Col. J. Sheppard (Atlantis Head of Military, McKay's Team Leader), Dr. E. Weir (Atlantis Civilian Commander).Emergency patch-through via conference line: Dr. W. Holt (Stargate Command Medical Center), Dr. J. Navarro (Mayo Clinic ), Dr. C. Ahn (Walter Reed Army Medical Center)
Due to his psychological and physical trauma, the RMCT decided that RM be given personal space and time he was demanding. While this is somewhat unorthodox, Dr. Heightmeyer stressed the importance of RM’s feeling of agency in the wake of his imprisonment, trauma, and other harsh treatments, which included physical, mental, and probable sexual assault.
Dr. Heightmeyer used the analogy of RM needing to use his quarters as a hyperbaric, or decompression, chamber.
C. Beckett was able to detain RM in the infirmary for nearly four hours. During this time, RMCT installed cameras and audio equipment in RM’s quarters, including the bathroom. The personnel involved in this work are under strict orders for this information to remain confidential. Documentation will be provided upon request.
All recordings are confidential and part of RM's medical file. This is for reference of the RMCT, future use of supplementary consultants, as well as for both the legal protection of the RMCT and RM. Access to them is highly restricted: Security Level One.
Implementation Details
1. RM’s quarters are to be under constant and complete visual and audio surveillance twenty-four hours a day. The RMCT set up a central observation post in a room two doors down from RM’s personal quarters.
2. Each person on the RMCT will take a twelve-hour shift. These shifts will likely have some fluidity, depending on the situation at hand.
Shift members will include Dr. K. Heightmeyer, Lt. Col. J. Sheppard, Dr. C. Beckett and Dr. E. Weir, hereafter referred to as KH, JS, CB, and EW.
JS and CB will probably end up heavy in earlier shift rotation both due to their personal relationships with RM, as well as to keep RM from being overwhelmed with multiple contacts.
R. Dex, T. Emmagan (upon their return from the mainland), Dr. R. Zelenka will be consulted and utilized but will not be a members of the RMCT. They will not have access to any of RM’s medical and psychological records due to mandatory rules regarding confidentiality and privacy. See Statute 88-PL8-90 for details.
If deemed necessary, additional people from the Medical and/or Psychiatric Departments may need to be added to this roster, and this will be discussed at the daily meeting.
3. Each shift duty includes: filling out an hourly log summarizing RM's movements, notes on RM's self-care, opinions about RM's overall demeanor, observations regarding his daily habits, and any areas of concern. Each shift will have an offsite backup person on duty as well. The backup duty person will provide miscellaneous services such as, but not limited to, ad hoc emotional support, brainstorming, and other support that cannot be provided by in-house. All requests for meals and other items needed by RM are to be physically funneled through security, who as per noted in this report, will be stationed on both ends of the corridor that encompasses RM's quarters.
4. RM is required to check in with by radio twice a day. This is to insure his safety. It will be beneficial to the team as these audio check-ins will provide additional information about his state of mind. The content and tone of these interactions will be, of course, at the discretion of the person on duty, but it is hoped that they provide RM with increasing human contact and intervention, as well as some agency and direction regarding self-care, and an ability to communicate his needs.
Things to note: changes in grooming habits, toileting, eating, sleeping, general demeanor, ability to track time, responsiveness regarding the radio check-ins, any interest in the increase of in-person contact, demonstrated interest in outside topics, other personal habits. Some basic self-care hygiene habits will likely need to be reinforced -- one example may be a reminder to RM to wash hands after toileting.
5. RM needs to consent to a very basic initial physical examination, preferably within twelve hours. These initial tests required but are not limited to: blood test, temperature, blood pressure, a basic assessment of heart, lung, and bowel sounds, and an abdominal exam that includes palpation. RM must also consent to taking any medications required to treat any diseases or serious afflictions revealed by these basic physical examinations.
RM will need to consent to a more extensive medical exam in the very near future, and while this is to be offered, it is not, at this time, to be forced.
6. The window in RM’s quarters has been secured, effectively cutting off access to the water below, as well as reducing exterior paths of exit. This was done for RM’s safety.
7. RM’s personal laptop has been disabled and will remain secured in Lockup. It will be returned to him if/when he passes all physical and mental health, as well as security clearances. A replacement laptop has been placed in his quarters. It has a few simple applications on the desktop, including a notepad application for personal use, a calculator, several standard games, and similar diversions. This laptop does not have any online access or access to the mainframe.
8. The care team will convene each day for a meeting in which members will discuss their observations and concerns.
Outcome
1. RM’s immediate safety and health are paramount. If RM takes what is determined to be a dangerous turn for the worse, either physically or mentally, clearance is given for medical personal to immediately intervene, over-riding RM’s previous requests.
2. While there is no timetable attached to RM’s recovery, if measurable progress, as determined by the mental and physical health professionals on the RMCT and consultants, is not in achieved in two weeks, further plans will need to be discussed. These plans may include further medications, forced personal contact, more invasive medical treatment and/or the removal of RM to a location in which he can be more closely supervised and counseled.
3. The end goal is for RM to make a physical, mental, and emotional recovery. If it is deemed necessary for RM's well-being, this could include a transfer back to Earth.
The desired supplementary goal is for RM to be eased back into life at Atlantis, hopefully in the same role he had before his captivity, that of Chief Science Officer.
4. Additional statement: It is understood that this plan of action will be a grueling schedule for members of the RMCT and will be at time of heightened emotions for all. The physical and mental well-being of this team is also to be monitored.
-- Signed, Dr. K. Heightmeyer, Dr. C. Beckett
RE: Mission #06-869-82PL6
Date filed: 22.27.2917 (ACT)
Security Level: SECLVL 2
Filed by: E. Weir
[...]
Further study samples has determined that the beans grown on Planet P3X-432 contain a previously unknown substance which we have called benixis-17. This compound, when consumed regularly, has the end result of an almost constantly slightly sedated population. This substance, while not seriously and immediately harmful, dulls areas in the brain and makes people docile, complacent, and unable to experience a normal range of assertiveness or curiosity.
The effects of benixis-17 depends upon two things: a) initial early exposure, namely in-utero and via lactation, b) later constant, consistent, and long-term daily exposure
When exposure to benixis-17 is eliminated, the physical, mental, and emotional effects are eliminated as well.
Because off-worlders do not experience the in-utero or lactation component, benixis-17 does not effect them, even when consumed regularly. It should be emphasized that members of Atlantis, including all of Lt. Col. J. Sheppard’s team, members of subsequent missions, are completely unaffected by this compound.
[...]
The instigators for the system on Planet P3X-432 of forced labor (guards, other duties) were an extremely small number of members of the population who had, in some way, discovered the bean’s effect and had chosen to avoid it in their diet. While the perpetrators had been able to keep this complex system hidden, components of it were beginning to fail, possibly due to a fungus. One example of this breakdown was the apparent closure of two other labor camps due to unknown reasons, perhaps rebel pressure. The resulting food shortages were putting additional stresses on the population. This unrest coupled with perhaps shifting loyalties allowed us some gradual in-roads to understanding and unraveling what has been a complex and intricate cultural and anthropological case study.
[...]
It is unknown what the perpetrators of of these abuses were hoping to gain. The goals may have been economic, religious, geo-political, sexual access as per human genetics, and/or other outcomes. The motives, at this point, are unknown.
Further analysis will be done. Additional, and ongoing, diplomatic services and discussions will, of course, be implemented.
-- Signed: Dr. E. Weir, Date: 21.27.2917 (ACT)
Additional information has been provided by:
-- Drs. B. Finlayson and N. Penda of the Chemistry Department. Addendum by Dr. P. Kavanaugh. See reports #897730PK-86B and #897730PK-86C
-- Drs. J. Takal, D. Parrish, and R. Manahan of the Biology Department. See report #897730PK-87
-- Drs. J. Garcia, D. Jackson (Stargate Command), Y. Stetson-Heyer, and C. Kohler of the Anthropology Department. See report #897730PK-89
-- Major E. Lorne: Security. See report #897730PK-83
Excerpts from transcript of interview with Kestted (camp guard) (E. Lorne, M. Hassan, Y. Blackdeer, B. Sibley-Xu) #SEC-06-911-015-b -- SECLVL 1
--Beginning of Transcript --Excerpts from transcript of interview with Gedett (camp guard) (E. Lorne, M. Hassan, Y. Blackdeer, B. Sibley-Xu) #SEC-06-911-015-b -- SECLVL 1
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- Kestted: All we wanted to do was blow up the building and kill the insurgents. We didn't expect to see people come out the door. But what could we do then? We couldn't kill them there; the bean-eaters are stupid, but even they'd be suspicious if they found a bunch of dead people in the street, and besides, your people [gestures toward Capt. M. Hassan, LCpl. Y. Blackdeer, PFC. B. Sibley-Xu] were in town, and you were a complete unknown. We also couldn't let these rebels go. So, we put them in the wagon. The others tried to talk me into just killing them later and tossing them into the woods a day's journey away, but I reminded them that we were down in production due to too many of them dying after drinking dirty water. I knew they'd be extra trouble, but we had ways of crushing that. Again, they were going to be a lot of extra work.
- Major E. Lorne: How many people did you put in the wagon?
- K: We put six in it. One of them we ended up pitching into a ravine the second day after she died due to being burnt. Made the load lighter, anyway.
- EL: Did you recognize Dr. McKay?
- K: Who?
- EL: Dr. McKay. He is one of ours. He was part of our team.
- K: I don't know anything about that. All I know is we brought five live ones back, all trouble. One of them took a lot of extra attention, even getting back on the bean didn't fix him. But I was glad to have his boots. After rinsing the shit off them in the river -- well, they didn't dry out that bad. Despite the odd lacing, they were sturdy, solid. Getting those boots almost made it worth the hassle of having to stick my -- [sound of chair overturning, shouting, Captain M. Hassan advances on Kestted]
- EL: Stand down, Hassan!
- Captain M. Hassan: He can't -- I'm not going to let this --
- EL: Stand down, now, Captain!
- [long silence, heavy breathing]
- MH Yes -- Major Lorne. I'm --
- EL: We'll talk later, Captain.
- MH: Yes, sir.
- K: addresses EL: Your soldier there, your captain. Can't say I admire your decision to use him. He's one of those soft, delicate ones, probably always whining about having to do things he doesn't agree with. He wouldn't last long in my employ.
- [about 15 seconds of silence]
- EL: So, Kestted, tell me more about what went on in the camp.
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- Gedett: I just did as I was told.
- Major E. Lorne: And what were you told?
- G: Watch the workers, keep them in line. Dish out the soup to the workers. Cook the meat for the rest of us. If any of the workers got out of hand, I was instructed to -- well -- bring them down a peg, which I did. I was glad that after the first few days the new ones mostly calmed down. I really don't have the stomach for that sort of thing -- you know, done that way -- I'm better with the straightforward stuff, not things that involve my own -- well, that.
- EL: What else did you do?
- G: Just what I was told. Nothing else. I'm a good worker -- follow directions well. No one ever had any trouble with me.
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Excerpts from transcript of interview with An-Verlis (camp guard) (E. Lorne, M. Hassan, Y. Blackdeer, B. Sibley-Xu) #SEC-06-911-015-c -- SECLVL 1
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- An-Verlis: I never go into town. Just stay in the camp. Let others do all that back-and-forth work.
- Major E. Lorne: Why's that?
- A: [shrugs] Hate that place, the town. Full of stupid people. I know it's the bean, but they were probably stupid before. It's been generations, I suppose, that took them to get that dumb. All I know is this place is a respite. From idiots.
- EL: You don't have family in town?
- A: Nah. I lived in the woods most of my life. Ran across one of the camp transports about the time I was nearly grown, and wow, it was a revelation to find like-minded people doing good work.
- EL: So, there's no one you care about here?
- A: Nope.
- EL: The things you did at the camp, they didn't ever bother you?
- A: Nah. It's not like I know anyone. They're all strangers to me.
- EL: Hmmm. [takes a drink of water, looks down at tablet]
- A: I want to know something.
- EL: What do you want to know?
- A: The animals, the ones we use to pull the wagons.
- EL: Yes.
- A: What happened to them?
- EL: Why do you ask?
- A: One of them. She's never trouble, always sweet, I'd bring her treats. She'd look for me. She's the spotted one, the one with the crooked tail. The other ones were always trying to take her dried grass, so I tried to look after her a bit. Give her a little protection.
- EL: And you want to know where that animal is?
- A: Yes.
- EL: All of those animals have been returned to the townspeople. I don't know much more than that.
- A: They -- well, they won't -- she's probably wondering where I am. I -- I don't want her to feel sad.
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Excerpts from transcript of interview with Yenny (camp guard) (E. Lorne, M. Hassan, Y. Blackdeer, B. Sibley-Xu) #SEC-06-911-015-d -- SECLVL 1
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- An-Verlis: I never go into town. Just stay in the camp. Let others do all that back-and-forth work.
- Major E. Lorne: Why's that?
- A: [shrugs] Hate that place, the town. Full of stupid people. I know it's the bean, but they were probably stupid before. It's been generations, I suppose, that took them to get that dumb. All I know is this place is a respite. From idiots.
- EL: You don't have family in town?
- A: Nah. I lived in the woods most of my life. Ran across one of the camp transports about the time I was nearly grown, and wow, it was a revelation to find like-minded people doing good work.
- EL: So, there's no one you care about here?
- A: Nope.
- EL: The things you did at the camp, they didn't ever bother you?
- A: Nah. It's not like I know anyone. They're all strangers to me.
- EL: Hmmm. [takes a drink of water, looks down at tablet]
- A: I want to know something.
- EL: What do you want to know?
- A: The animals, the ones we use to pull the wagons.
- EL: Yes.
- A: What happened to them?
- EL: Why do you ask?
- A: One of them. She's never trouble, always sweet, I'd bring her treats. She'd look for me. She's the spotted one, the one with the crooked tail. The other ones were always trying to take her dried grass, so I tried to look after her a bit. Give her a little protection.
- EL: And you want to know where that animal is?
- A: Yes.
- EL: All of those animals have been returned to the townspeople. I don't know much more than that.
- A: They -- well, they won't -- she's probably wondering where I am. I -- I don't want her to feel sad.
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--Beginning of Transcript --Excerpts from transcript of interview with Sebra-ed (camp guard) (E. Lorne, M. Hassan, Y. Blackdeer, B. Sibley-Xu) #SEC-06-911-015-e -- SECLVL 1
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- Yenny: He was an odd one. First of all, his clothes were strange, his hair too short. Going off the bean does that to some of them. They get ideas, turn all wild. Most of them are just better at hiding it. It was probably a good thing we bagged that one. If those bean-eaters were able to even think about it, they'd be glad to get rid of a troublemaker like him.
- Major E. Lorne: Did you wonder why he --
- Y: Hey, it's not my job to wonder about anything, just to get results.
- EL: So, you're not the one who makes the decisions?
- Y: Sure I do. I'm a pretty important person. Don't think because I'm a woman I can't dish it out.
- EL: No. I don't think I'd make that mistake.
- Y: I'm hoping to have my own camp one day, replace those two we had to shut down. Once we get past all this nonsense, I'm going to pursue that.
- EL: Back to your prisoners, to the one you thought was odd --
- Y: Yes. Him. He was pretty incoherent when he arrived but already plotting. You could tell. We made quick work of that, though. You have to get them fast and hard. Really, you're doing them a favor.
- EL: How is that?
- Y: It's not like they're going to ever leave. We've never had someone escape. So why get their hopes up? That just seems cruel.
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--Beginning of Transcript --Excerpts from transcript of interview with Kurlen (town leader) (E. Weir, E. Lorne, M. Hassan) #SEC-06-911-015-f -- SECLVL 1
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- Sebra-ed: I guarded the workers. My main job was inventory, you know, counting things, and getting the beans back to the town, things like that. Since I didn't really do anything, can I leave now?
- Major E. Lorne: We have a lot more questions.
- S: All I want to do is go home.
- EL: That's not possible. Not right now. We need to know --
- S: I didn't do anything. I was just doing my job.
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--Beginning of Transcript --Excerpts from transcript of interview with Franz-el (town leader) (E. Weir, E. Lorne, M. Hassan) #SEC-06-911-015-g -- SECLVL 1
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- Kurlen: Everything is a mess. I know your people didn't come here to totally dismantle things here, but your very presence has made everything worse. Can't you just leave us alone now?
- Doctor E. Weir: We feel we have a duty --
- K: A duty to do what? You can't fix anything here. No one trusts each other, family units have been ripped apart, I've got hungry people who haven't a clue how to do much more than pick fruit. We don't even have anything to feed the grackenbirds anymore. If we let the birds out of the pens to find their own food, we'll never be able to catch them again.
- EW: We can teach --
- K: You've done enough. We don't want your help.
- EW: I'm sorry you feel that way.
- K: Tell me something, because I've been thinking about this a lot.
- EW: Yes?
- K: You came here to talk to us and to trade for our beans. You meant no harm.
- EW: Yes.
- K: And you came back again to inspect our fields, in fact you came back twice. And then you discovered our beans were tainted, so you came back a third time. Why? You didn't want those beans for honest food.
- EW: We'd heard rumors of the labor camps.
- K: Yeah. The labor camps. If your scientist hadn't been missing, would you have kept coming back?
- E: Of course. We thought he was dead. We had no idea he was there.
- K: So, the third time you came back, this time with all those weapons, you were coming to help us, not your man?
- EW: That's right.
- K: It wasn't because you had plans to take our beans and use them on your own people?
- EW: Of course not! That's -- No. Absolutely not.
- [long silence]
- K: What did you think was going to happen after you found the camps and all was revealed?
- EW: We couldn't have possibly known. We can't look into the future.
- K: But you thought you were making things better?
- EW: There are a lot of dots to connect, with this, but yes, we thought we were. In fact, I know we did. What was happening in those camps was unacceptable, and --
- K: Of course, it was unacceptable. I think your "dot connecting" means things are complicated, and I'm not disagreeing. I'm just trying to figure some things out.
- EW: Kurlen, we are, too.
- K: Your citizen, the one you call McKay? Is he okay?
- EW: [silence]. Not yet. He will be. I hope.
- K: I'm sorry for him.
- EW: I am as well. He's a valuable member of our community. And he's my friend.
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--Beginning of Transcript --Excerpts from transcript of interview with Berk (former captive) (K. Heightmeyer, C. Larsen, E. Weir, [E. Lorne is present but sits at another table]) #SEC-06-911-015-h -- SECLVL 1
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- Franz-el: I liked the way it was before. People listened to my homilies, smiled, were calm. Now they just fight. They cry. We had no worries when we were on the bean. I know I'm not supposed to want it, but I want the beans back. I know some of the fields were burned. I want to know whose decision that was.
- Doctor E. Weir: I understand that your people got together to decide what to do, and there was a vote. That's what you voted to do. I wasn't there, so I don't know.
- F: But I didn't vote to do that.
- EW: That's how a vote works. Everyone gets a say, and then you have to abide by it. My people have worked really hard to stay out of your business, your decision making.
- F: Yes, but I didn't vote that way. I should have gotten what I wanted. As town leader, you should have helped me make them see the right way to do things. [silence] I was thinking. Your people have better weapons than ours. Maybe you could give me some. That might help things for me.
- EW: No, Franz-el. We won't do that.
- F: I could just -- [stands up suddenly, moves toward EW, both E. Lorne and M. Hassan put their hands on their weapons and move forward]
- EW: Franz-el! That's enough!
- F: [turns to leave] What good are you then? If you won't help me get my people in order, then you are next to useless. [leaves, slams door, there is the sound of shouting in the street, then quiet]
- E. Lorne : Want me to put a detail on him?
- EW: Something subtle, but yes.
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--Beginning of Transcript --Excerpts from transcript of interview with Dar (former captive) (K. Heightmeyer, C. Larsen, E. Weir, [E. Lorne is present but sits at another table]) #SEC-06-911-015-i -- SECLVL 1
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- Berk : Yes, I was with the group that arrived after the building explosion. I don't want to talk about it.
- Doctor K. Heightmeyer: Take your time.
- B: Time? [laughs] I mean, I really don't want to talk about it. Not even time is going to make anything better.
- KH: I understand.
- B: I don't know how you could.
- KH: I know --
- B: Stop saying things like that. [long silence] I had hoped we could make a difference, that by getting off the bean myself, by making others aware how what it did to all of us, that I could make things better. I realize now we have nothing to replace it with.
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- KH: When you said earlier about having to make the decision at the camp to take the soup --
- B: That was terrible. We'd worked so hard to clear our heads, to get a plan, and then realized we would starve without it. That no plan is any good if you're dead.
- KH: I hear you saying that it was hard to do, to have to go back to eating the very thing you'd been fighting.
- B: That's what I said. [silence] The dullness doesn't happen right away. It takes about seven or eight sleeps for it to put you down. After what they did to me there -- how they -- the pain was terrible. I don't want to talk about it. [silence] I wish that the bean's veil would have come down sooner, then, as I wouldn't have to feel as much. I don't want to talk about it.
- KH: I understand. Take your time.
- B: I want to leave now.
- KH: Okay.
- B: I can just get up right now and go?
- KH: Certainly. Do you have someone to be with you at your home?
- B: Yes. But they are no help. All they do is cry. And fight with each other about whose fault everything is. [silence] I think we should be trying to figure out how to harvest food from the woods, the lake, the fields, but they are too busy arguing.
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--Beginning of Transcript --Excerpts from transcript of interview with Belarria (former captive) (K. Heightmeyer, C. Larsen, E. Weir, [E. Lorne is present but sits at another table]) #SEC-06-911-015-j -- SECLVL 1
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- Dar : I'd like to say I tried to help people when they needed it, but I didn't. I couldn't even help myself. I don't even think I recognized most of what was going on. A blessing, really, I think.
- Doctor K. Heightmeyer: Do you think so?
- D: I do. -- [chews fingernails, Doctor C. Larsen leans over and hands him a tissue for the blood, he dabs at his hand] And to think that one of the guards, Gedett, had been my own neighbor, that Yenny, another one, was my mother's niece. That makes it worse. I don't think I can trust anyone anymore, not knowing they could do those things.
- KH: You said earlier that the guards were harder on some people than others.
- D: They were. Especially what they did to that odd man who arrived later. They were particularly vicious with him. Too many times. It took only twice, three times with me. I think it was three times. [silence] I know now that I should have cared more for him, for the others. For me. But I didn't. I didn't feel sorry then, but I feel sorry now. -- [starts to cry, KH hands him a cup of water]
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--Beginning of Transcript --Excerpts from transcript of interview with Tarrian (former captive) (K. Heightmeyer, C. Larsen, E. Weir, [E. Lorne is present but sits at another table]) #SEC-06-911-015-k -- SECLVL 1
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- Belarria : The woman they tossed out of the wagon on the way to the camp, she was my sister.
- Doctor K. Heightmeyer: I'm so sorry. That must have been terrible. I can't even begin to --
- B: Of course it was terrible. What a stupid thing to say. What did you say you did for your people?
- KH: I am a healer, of sorts.
- B: Oh.
- KH: You were saying you arrived along with the group of people after the building exploded.
- B: Yes. I had about seven sleeps of clarity, before I sunk back under. Just enough to know I was in a terrible place. [takes a drink of water]
- KH: Take your time.
- B: Of course I will. What else what I be doing? [long silence] Turns out I was going to have a baby. Any of those guards might have been the father. [long silence] Of course, it's all foggy, but that ended in a long night hunched over in the latrine. I couldn't have been very far along, only two or three menses back. [long silence] Really, I don't remember much, so it's not really important, is it?
- KH: Do you think it was important, Belarria?
- B: I just said it wasn't.
- KH: Do you --
- B: I would have made a terrible mother. What kind of mother gets -- captured? Works like an animal in a field? It was for the best. [long silence] You're a healer, if you were there, you could have saved it, right? [puts her hand on KH's arm] If you'd been in that camp, you could have saved everyone! [becomes agitated, pulls on KH's arm, E. Weir moves forward]
- KH: Belarria, it's okay. Take a deep breath.
- B: Dont! Don't tell me how to breathe! [pulls arm back, puts head down]
- KH: Can I get someone for you?
- B: My sister is dead. My baby is dead. I have no one.
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--Beginning of Transcript --Excerpts from transcript of interview with Nellis’el (citizen) (E. Weir, C. Larsen, K. Heightmeyer, [E. Lorne is present but sits at another table]) #SEC-06-911-015-l -- SECLVL 1
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- Tarrian : I'm thinking that I might do something with that crate of stuff I found in a shed near the edge of town. It had been there a long time. I remember seeing it when I was a child.
- Doctor K. Heightmeyer: Pretty old then.
- T: You mean me, or the crate? [smiles] Yeah, I'm old enough to have grandchildren.
- KH: Did you ever open the crate?
- T: I never wanted to until now. It was always just a place to stack stuff on. But, after getting off the bean, I realized I wanted to know what was in it.
- KH: What was in it?
- T: Books. Stories, maybe. Directions for things like building houses. I saw some pictures of those. Tools you need. Things like that. I think the books are by our ancestors. I want to learn how to decipher what they are about. I think other people may want to, too.
- KH: That sounds exciting!
- T: Yes, well, I just need to keep them safe from people who want to use them as kindling to light our fires. I don't like secrets, but I think that this one would be good. -- You won't -- You said this was private --
- KH: What you say here is not for anyone else's ears.
- T: Good. These documents, these books, I think there may be something of value in them. I know it's not much, but it is a start.
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--Beginning of Transcript --Excerpts from transcript of interview with Rand (citizen) (E. Weir, C. Larsen, K. Heightmeyer, [E. Lorne is present but sits at another table]) #SEC-06-911-015-m -- SECLVL 1
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- Nellis’el : You know, don't you, that the only reason my people said yes to you coming down here to study the beans those three times was because we didn't know any better. And that third time, the sneaky trip you took with the people with guns, the one where you said you were interested in the beans again, but you really wanted to be a sleuth and find that bad camp. I consider that a complete lie on your part.
- Doctor E. Weir: We cleared it through your own leaders.
- N: Who were just as drugged up as we were. [The infant she is nursing reaches up and grabs her chin. N grabs the baby's hand and strokes it.] I'm not the dullard I was anymore.
- EW: We would never consider you or anyone here a dullard.
- N: No. We were, and are, what you call a "vulnerable population." I went out to use the latrine late one night, and took a little detour. I overheard you and others talking about us like that in your odd, puffy tents. You were talking about what to do with this place, with us.
- EW : [EW looks over at E. Lorne and narrows her eyes slightly. E. Lorne clears his throat, EW looks back at N.] We never meant harm, Nellis'el. We were only concerned by what we had been hearing. That there was --
- N: You were curious. I understand that now. Just like when I was curious that night. Did you really think we'd stay stupid forever?
- EW: We never, never thought you were stupid, Nellis'el.
- N: Yeah. Well. [Her baby grabs at N's other breast, N bats infant's hand down]
- EW: What was happening in the camps wasn't right.
- N: Oh, I have no argument with you there. The camps were a complete disgrace, a crime against basic decency. My issue with your people is that you took advantage of our drugged state to make decisions we may not have made ourselves.
- EW: I can see your point. Another way to look at it is that because of your drugged state, you were unable to make some decisions that you needed to.
- N: Perhaps.
- EW: We didn't go into this knowing the effects of the bean, Nellis’el. We thought we had full disclosure and consent. It was only after we began to look more closely that we began to discover things were't as we thought. Would you really have wanted us to have heard about the camp and then not done anything? To let those people suffer any longer than they needed to?
- N: What I'm saying is we should have had a say. It's our home. Not yours. We're the ones that have to live here. You don't.
- EW: It was one of our people who was trapped and abused in that camp.
- N: But you didn't know that until you got there.
- EW: Yes, I know. And I understand what you're saying.
- N: I actually think you do. You're in a tough spot. [silence, then her baby arches again and starts to cry. N scrunches up her nose, leans down to the infant, and sniffs.] I can't decide if I want to talk to you more about this or to tell you to leave here and never come back. But right now, what I need to do is change my baby's buttpad. [N gets up abruptly and leaves. Sound of door closing.]
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- EW: Major Lorne, I know it was late at night and this is a big place, but a civilian should have never have been near our area like she was.
- Major Lorne : I apologize, Doctor Weir. It was a security breach that shouldn't have happened.
- EW : You are correct, Major. We'll talk later.
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- Rand : Your presence on Tarlos during the last six lunar cycles hasn't been entirely detrimental.
- Doctor E. Weir: Well, that's good to hear.
- Rand: Because I want to thank you for something. [laughs]
- Doctor E. Weir: What is that, Rand?
- R: For that game one of your people taught Bennis. The one you play with the fifty-two pieces of stiff little papers and try to take things away from other people. You call it poker.
- EW: Someone taught you to play poker?
- R: One of your scientists did. It was one of the days it rained, and they couldn't dig stuff up in that camp. One of your men taught Bennis. Bennis taught Rachen, who taught Bressit, and then Bressit showed it to all those little children who hang out by the communal grackenbird pen.
- EW : They're all playing poker?
- R: Most of my people have taken to it like a grackenbird to a grub. It's an interesting game. Lots of secrets, and you get rewarded for not telling the truth! The kids only wager for small pretty stones, but the adults have upped it to bigger stakes. Much bigger.
- EW: Bigger stakes? Like what?
- R: Ahhh. Well. [looks nervous, looks at E. Lorne] Hey, forget I said anything about it. There's been some trouble about it, ahhh -- But it's not my place to --
- EW: Rand --
- R: I shouldn't have said anything. Really. You wouldn't like to hear what -- Never mind. Ahhh, I'm done here. [R pulls on his hat] In fact, there's one of those games tonight. This time I'm going to swipe that house right out from under Kestted's kin. Maybe his brothers and their children not having a place to sleep at night will make him feel a lot sorrier for what he did to my -- [R narrows his eyes and leaves. Sound of door closing.]
- K. Heightmeyer: I don't like the sound of that.
- EW: Neither do I.
- C. Larsen: We can't control everything. There's always going to be cultural interchange. Any time groups of people have contact with each other, things get noticed, exchanged, borrowed, taken.
- EW: Poker. I know it's a small thing, really. But gambling for pointed, active, aggressive retribution. Gambling lighting up their brains, the possibility of exchanging one addiction for another?
- KH: Not everything is our fault. Cultures, people, are in charge of their own customs, and yes, their own vices. That's part of what agency is. The reality and the process is often messy.
- EW: Perhaps. But the timing of this, as well as other things, bothers me. Everything about this damned mission bothers me! Everything! What happened to Dr. McKay was an atrocity, and I can't promise that some of my decisions aren't filtered through my anger and horror about the trauma he suffered. How can they not be? I'm doing my best to be the voice of a neutral arbiter but fear I'm not succeeding in ways that I need to. [looks at CL] Doctor Larsen, that doesn't leave this room.
- CL: Of course not, Doctor Weir.
- WE: [silence] Doctor Larsen, I want to apologize for thinking I had tell you that. You are a consummate professional, and my statement was unnecessary.
- CL: I understand, Doctor Weir. But, thank you.
- KH: Everyone is under a great deal of stress. The complexities here. Worrying about Dr. McKay. The possible complications coming from Stargate Command. It's all taking its toll.
- CL: I'm going to step out now. I was going to make the quick stop at Lania's home before we head out. She wanted to show me her brand-new baby sister.
- E. Lorne: [speaks from back of room] Take one of the security officers posted outside, Dr. Larsen. Things have gotten a little dicey out there.
- CL: I will. [sound of the door closing as CL leaves]
- EL: I'm going to step outside for just a moment, Dr. Weir, Dr. Heightmeyer.
- EW: Thank you, Major. [sound of the door closing as EL leaves]
- KH: [silence] How are you doing, Elizabeth?
- EW: I don't know. Probably not great. I don't know.
- KH: You sleeping all right? Any troubles with headaches, digestion?
- EW: No. I mean, I'm not sleeping well. Yes, I've had a constant belly ache, like something is grabbing my guts and stretching them over something sharp and rusty.
- KH: I'd like for you to make some time to come and talk to me, later this afternoon if possible. If that won't work, then sometime tomorrow.
- EW: I don't think I need to --
- KH: I think you do, Elizabeth. I don't know if it makes you feel any better, but I'm requiring everyone involved to make some extra appointments. There's no weakness in it.
- EW: I know. I just -- yes, I know. Okay. [EW's radio beeps, she picks it up] Weir here -- Yes -- Yes -- Absolutely -- Not much damage, good. -- You said there are security officers there now? And one of them has sent for their healer? -- Good -- Do you think they're going to require medical assistance from Atlantis? -- Okay, then we'll wait on that. I'll be there in a moment. [turns off radio] I need to head over to area near the cistern. Apparently, a fight has broken out over someone trying to burn down one of the former guards' house.
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Excerpts from RMCT (Rodney McKay Care Team) Daily Summaries: Day One
Day One (00:00-12:00) (00:10-24:00):
Main: C. Beckett (CB) (00:00-12:00) K. Heightmeyer (KH) (observer only)
Backup: J. Sheppard (00:00-12:00)
Main: E. Weir (12:00-24:00)
Backup: J. Sheppard (12:00-24:00)
- 00:00 -- 00:36: RM enters Infirmary. Observation by CB: RM is somewhat disoriented, bewildered, jumpy, alternately docile and moderately combative. RM's physical appearance: he is heavily bearded and his hair is long and unkempt. His fingernails and toenails are short and ragged. He is filthy with what appears to be mud. He has no open sores, no wounds, has light and faded bruising on upper and lower arms, three-millimeter scar in upper quadrant of face near hairline, eyes are bright and appear to be tracking. RM is suffering from moderate malnourishment and his BMI appears quite low. He is fairly steady on his feet and doesn't appear to be in pain when he moves. RM is extremely vocal in his desire to "be left alone."
- 01:00 -- CB clearly states to RM that RM has the right to have someone else there with him during the exam, but RM declines. RM has an extremely brief medical exam that is cut short by his refusal to give to consent for it to continue. He is agitated and rebuffs further contact. He insists upon taking a shower. CB registers his concerns to EW and KH via radio regarding RM's state of mind, consent, and anxiety. As RM rests, CB has several emergency formal meetings with E. Weir, K. Heightmeyer, J. Sheppard, C. Beckett (myself) (Atlantis Care Team) and two patch-through meetings via conference line: Dr. W. Holt (Stargate Command Medical Center), Dr. J. Navarro (Mayo Clinic ), Dr. C. Ahn (Walter Reed Army Medical Center) (Earth).
- 02:00 -- As RM continues to rest, CB and KH formalize the Care Plan. CB offers shower to RM. RM utilizes the shower for 85 minutes. Physical alterations to RM's quarters are done at this time. CB explains terms to RM regarding his release to his quarters. RM at this time displays some confusion about the passing of time, something that may be a normal part of his re-entry, or may be a concern regarding his cognitive abilities.
- 03:00 -- 03:08: RM leaves Infirmary. 03:15: RM arrives at door to quarters. 03:18: RM enters quarters. 03:26: verbal check-in at door (CB), affirmative reply, no further communication. This is when visual and audio observation begins. 03:38: RM eats meal provided. 03:55: RM uses toilet (urination, stands), does not wash hands. His movements are slow but deliberate. He demeanor appears to be somewhat bewildered, tired, focused.
- 04:00 -- RM removes scrubs, puts on sweatpants and t-shirt. 04:11: RM gets into bed. Appears to fall asleep quickly.
- 05:00 -- RM sleeps.
- 06:00 -- RM sleeps.
- 07:00 -- RM sleeps.
- 08:00 -- RM sleeps, restless.
- 09:00 -- RM sleeps.
- 10:00 -- RM sleeps.
- 11:00 -- 11:19: RM awakes, uses the toilet (urination, standing), does not wash hands. His movements are slow but deliberate. His demeanor appears to be tired, focused. 11:26: RM answers radio check-in (CB). CB offers to bring food, RM consents. CB contacts kitchen and requests plain cream of wheat, banana, plain weak tea to be delivered immediately to security station in the corridor near RM's quarters. CB delivers tray, RM takes tray, doesn't make eye contact, shuts door. 11:46: RM eats all of the food on the tray, shows no pleasure or displeasure.
- 12:00 -- 12:09: RM goes back to bed. (Shift: JS, EW)
- 13:00 -- RM sleeps.
- 14:00 -- RM sleeps.
- 15:00 -- RM sleeps, restless.
- 16:00 -- RM sleeps.
- 17:00 -- 12:28: RM wakes. 12:45: RM gets out of bed, sits in desk chair, stares out of the window.
- 18:00 -- RM stares out of window. 18:42: uses toilet (apparent bowel movement that appears to be a bit difficult), does not wash hands.
- 19:00 -- 19:03: RM answers radio check-in (CB) and requests toast. CB asks RM about any digestion issues and RM's reply suggests he is having some slight issues. 19:13: After consultation with the Dietary Specialist (S. J. Patel), CB requests a simplified tray from the mess hall (gelatin and broth). 19:29: CB delivers tray to RM's door, RM looks at CB's face briefly, takes tray, shuts door without saying anything. 19:35: RM eats entirety of meal and puts tray on his desk.
- 20:00 -- 20:17: RM uses toilet (urination, standing), does not wash hands. 20:32: RM stares out the window.
- 21:00 -- 21:36: RM gets into bed and appears to fall asleep.
- 22:00 -- RM sleeps.
- 23:00 -- RM sleeps.
- 24:00 -- RM sleeps, restless.
- 25:00 -- (Shift: CB, JS)
-- Goals accomplished: answers radio check-ins, shows self-care regarding eating meals, requesting food, using the toilet. RMCT has established a small baseline for RM's sleep habits, urinary and bowel habits.
-- Topics for later discussion/and or concern: caloric offerings vs bland food (consult with dietitians), excessive sleep. KH feels this is not a concern at this time; RM is in a state of mild shock and this is one way his body is coping. This is something, however, to keep an eye on. CB will also need to convey the importance of RM taking medications as directed depending on the results of RM's preliminary blood test results. RM needs to be reminded to wash his hands after using the toilet, a personal action he is out of practice with. If RM continues to have issues with bowel movements and/or abdominal pain, we will need to revisit dietary offerings.
-- Regarding the shift change at 25:00: While JS will be the main observer and note keeper on the second day, CB will be the main radio contact. This is to have an initial continuous care "voice" for RM in an attempt to not overwhelm him. CB will also be the point person for the proposed brief medical exam planned for this second day.
Excerpts from RMCT (Rodney McKay Care Team) Daily Summaries: Day Three
Day Three (00:00-12:00, 01:00-24:00):
Main: E. Weir (00:00-12:00)
Backup: J. Sheppard (00:00-12:00)
Main: J. Sheppard (12:00-24:00)
Backup: K. Heightmeyer (12:00-24:00)
- 00:00 -- RM sleeps. Shift: EW (main), JS (backup)
- 01:00 -- RM sleeps, restless.
- 02:00 -- RM sleeps.
- 03:00 -- RM sleeps, restless.
- 04:00 -- RM sleeps, restless.
- 05:00 -- 05:13: RM appears to awaken slightly. He turns over and looks at his nightstand, and goes back to sleep.
- 06:00 -- RM sleeps.
- 07:00 -- RM sleeps.
- 08:00 -- 08:02: RM awakens but does not get out of bed. He stares at the ceiling, but does not appear agitated, as he did in the night before when he made a distressed call via his radio. 08:25: RM gets out of bed and tries to open his window. The window, of course, has been secured. RM appears to find this frustrating and hits his fist on the sill. 09:34: RM removes his clothing, uses the toilet (apparent bowel movement), does not wash hands, and turns on the shower. 08:45: RM takes a shower.
- 09:00 -- RM showers. - 10:00 -- 10:06: RM steps out of shower. 10:08-10:15: RM strips linens off of his bed, collects other dirty laundry and puts it in a pile by his door. He sits on edge of his bed, then, remakes the bed with the soiled linen, retrieves and refolds most of his other dirty laundry, and puts them back on his shelves and/or in the bathroom. Then he dresses himself in a previously-worn sweatpants and t-shirt. 10:39: RM answers radio check-in, asks for oatmeal, takes tray from CB with a nod and quick eye contact, and shuts the door. 10:46: RM eats oatmeal, puts tray on desk.
- 11:00 -- 11:55: RM looks out window.
- 12:00 -- Shift: JS (main), KH (backup)
- 13:00 -- RM works on Sudoku book.
- 14:00 -- RM works on Sudoku book.
- 15:00 -- RM works on Sudoku book. Eats several applesauces.
- 16:00 -- RM works on Sudoku book.
- 17:00 -- RM works on Sudoku book.
- 18:00 -- RM works on Sudoku book.
- 19:00 -- RM works on Sudoku book.
- 20:00 -- 20:36: RM wakes, uses the toilet (urination, standing). 20:52: RM turns on provided laptop, appears to look at the lit screen for about five minutes, then throws laptop on floor.
- 21:00 -- 21:01: RM appears to be very agitated. He paces his room, shaking his head, shaking his hands in front of his body. He appears to have a hard time catching his breath. At this time, JS calls for backup assistance from KH. KH arrives at the observation station in less than two minutes, observes RM's extreme agitation, directs JS to call RM's radio. RM appears not to hear the device or is ignores it. JS keeps calling, while KH uses her own radio to call CB. RM finally picks up the earpiece, and responds. He is clearly in some sort of crisis, and unable to only say "I don't know." CB arrives in the hallway at 21:11, just as JS and KH enter RM's quarters. RM is standing, trembling, and appears to be unaware of his surroundings. To reduce RM's stress, JS is the one who speaks to him directly and he initially physically reassures him. RM's responses are disorientated and combative. He strikes out with his feet (making contact with JM's leg) and teeth (making contact with JM's lower arm, breaking skin). JS successfully restrains RM as CB takes his blood pressure, administers oxygen, a sedative via hypodermic, and sets up a portable heart monitor. CB uses this opportunity do a basic physical exam (not an invasive examination), as per protocol. At this time, RM's soiled sheets are changed. Additional blankets and clothing are utilized to keep him warm and ward off shock.
- 22:00 -- CB, KH, and JS sit in RM's quarters as RM sleeps. CB estimates RM will be unconscious for quite some time. E. Weir is also consulted, and it is determined at this time that JS will take a double shift, enabling RM to have fewer contacts when he awakes. CB and KH stay and fill out paperwork, discuss the turn of events with JS. CB will monitor RM for several hours. It is at this time, CB treats JS for a bite to his lower arm (flushing with isotonic sodium chloride solution, cover lightly with gauze, no stitches were done despite breaking the skin as this raises the risk of infection) as well as recommending a cold pack for blunt injury to his leg. CB studies the readout from RM's heart monitor and disconnects it. It is decided that JS will stay the night. CB will return for a follow-up visit when RM awakes.
- 23:00 -- RM sleeps.
- 24:00 -- RM sleeps.
- 25:00 -- Shift: JS (main), CB and KH (backups)
Goals accomplished: Initially, RM spent the morning engaged in his surroundings regarding his laundry situation. Other success: Despite RM's distress and subsequent need for medical intervention, he answered his radio. KH considers RM's decision to do this a step in the right direction and displays an increased level of trust. While RM's turn for the worse may feel like a set-back, KH noted that it is not unexpected.
-- Upcoming topics of discussion: supplementary calories in daily meals, support of engagement regarding outside interests (proposal: visit from Dr. R. Zelenka). Another goal is for RM to initiate contact beyond his required radio check-ins. RMCT should also discuss if it would be beneficial to wait and see if RM will ask for help, or if laundry service should be provided without his request.
Addendum filed by Dr. C. Beckett, seven weeks after the original Care Plan was submitted.
Summary: Dr. R. McKay has been cleared for normal physical duty as it pertains to his responsibilities as the Chief Science Officer of Atlantis.
-- Full clearance to these duties, however, is dependent upon the Dr. K. Heightmeyer's evaluation and subsequent report.
Addendum filed by Dr. K. Heightmeyer, seventeen weeks after the original Care Plan was submitted.
Summary: Dr. R. McKay has been fully cleared for moderate duty as it pertains to his responsibilities as the Chief Science Officer of Atlantis.
-- This clearance does not apply for off-world missions.
-- This includes full security clearance. See #SEC-985-AP-2 for details.
Addendum filed by Dr. K. Heightmeyer, twenty-two weeks after the original Care Plan was submitted.
Summary: Dr. R. McKay has been cleared for full active duty as it pertains to his responsibilities as the Chief Science Officer of Atlantis, as well as off-world missions.
-- Pre and post off-world mission counseling sessions are mandatory for the first three missions. I will revisit this restriction at that time.
Addendum filed by Dr. K. Heightmeyer, filed twenty-seven weeks after the original Care Plan was submitted.
Summary: Dr. R. McKay has been cleared for all duties, with no restrictions.
All details regarding the content of Dr. R. McKay's file will be provided only on a need-to-know basis and require the signatures of Dr. E. Weir, Dr. P. Haegle -- SCG, Dr. O. Thigpen-Embry -- SCG, General J. O'Neill -- SCG, as well as Drs. C. Beckett and K. Heightmeyer. Petitions for this information must be made in writing at least 48 hours in advance.
RE: Mission #06-869-82PL6
Date filed: 23.17.2917 (ACT)
Security Level: SECLVL 1
Filed by: E. Weir
Despite Atlantis' military and humanitarian resources and capabilities, there has been a complete breakdown of diplomatic relations on Planet P3X-432.
The citizens there are grappling with many challenges including a) food shortages, heightened by entrance into a long winter, b) anger at various factions in their own population regarding the exposure of labor camp and mistreatment and violence done to each other by their own friends, neighbors, and in some cases, family members, c) medical and psychological implications of exposure and withdrawal from benixis-17, d) re-evaluation of societal expectations, hierarchy, and the social contracts they had with each other, e) their disagreements with each other on how to proceed.
While this was certainly never the intent, this is all been compounded by the presence of our people and what the our mission revealed on Planet P3X-432.
Despite extensive consultation with numerous varied experts here on Atlantis and Stargate Command, I recommend we honor the majority of Planet P3X-432's citizen's request to have no further contact with them. Their agency is their own.
Ultimately, despite the fact that we came into the situation with no intent to harm, our very presence undermined, for better or worse, many of Planet P3X-432's cultural and societal mores and norms. I would argue that no society should depend upon the labors of others done without their consent, nor implement the types of mistreatment, injustices and violence a small number of their population have committed on everyone else. I do consider it progress that these horrific infractions were revealed. But as for the the aftermath?
After extensive diplomatic reasoning and contact, I have come to the conclusion it is not within the scope or mission of Atlantis to insert or impose what we feel to be our moral authority by utilizing our superior military power and other advantages to correct what we feel to be flaws on Planet P3X-432.
We will attempt to check in with them at a later date, but to insert ourselves, without permission or request, and especially after being told explicitly to not do so the very people who live there, is not within the bylaws of Atlantis. This includes any covert missions.
I will be filing an immediate HALT OF PROCEDURE.
-- signed, Dr. E. Weir
Submitted by: Dr. Rodney McKay
Report number: #MIS-07-911-82PL67, directly related to #MIS-06-869-82PL6
Planet designation: P3X-432
Date of mission: 21.16.2917 (ACT)
Date or report: 19.19.2918 (ACT)
Type of mission: initial diplomatic contact, trade agreement proposal
Length: total 2 pages, excerpted below
Note: This report was submitted ten months after the events described therein. The reasons for this late filing will be obvious from context outlined below.
Team One, consisting of J. Sheppard, T. Emmagan, R. Dex, and myself, went to a planet called P3X-432 (actual name is Tarlos). The nature of our visit was to set up a trade agreement.
During our mission, a citizen who said she had pertinent information regarding their discordant success in agriculture approached me. She wanted me to come with her for proof of this discovery. Dubious, I emphasized the need to take my team with me, but she insisted that this would be too many strange faces and would be suspicious.
[...]
The building exploded just as the wagon moved out of the area, but I was hindered by a head injury and smoke inhalation, and I could not be certain of the chain of events. I was taken to a labor camp where my tasks included picking beans, bringing water up from the river, and other duties. The food was sparse and my living conditions difficult. My physical treatment by the labor camp guards was harsh.
I was retrieved ten months later.
At no time was I asked about anything at all to do with Atlantis, and I was not compromised in that way.
-- Submitted by Dr. Rodney McKay
3A: Additional Reports Filed With Stargate Command
3B: Excerpts from Expanded Documentation Below
Final Report Filed by Stargate Command Regarding Future Involvement and Deployment on Planet P3X-432 (General of the Air Force A. L. Kessler)
From: General of the Air Force A. L. Kessler
To: General T. Barry, General E. Garcia-Picador, General J. O'Neill, General P. Hurd, Jr., General K. Papineau
Date: 02.12.2008 (Earth), 13.26.2917 (ACT)
Topic: Stargate Atlantis, Mission #06-869-82PL6, further military and diplomatic presence, the chemical called ***REDACTED*** and its possible further utilization
Reference points: #SEC-06-432-015, #SEC-21-532-687 (addendum: #SEC -09-312-906-A), #SEC-06-54-8126, #SEC-10-702-914, #SEC-00-900-590, #SEC-43-111-786, #SEC-12-788-019, #DIP-19-90-645-A, #MED-89-0987, #MED-615-7893-B, GEN-999-0PL-99-a, GEN-999-0PL-99-b, GEN-999-0PL-99-c, GEN-999-0PL-99-d, GEN-999-0PL-99-e
Major Points: ***REDACTED***
After reading all available documentation, including reports, lab results, and transcripts, Stargate Command has decided ***REDACTED*** is worth pursing in some preliminary limited exposure on ***REDACTED***. These actions will be taken immediately.
Evaluation of outcome will be determined by ***REDACTED*** for the purposes of ***REDACTED*** and ***REDACTED***
Other agencies consulted: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ***REDACTED***, Central Intelligence Agency (US-CIA) ***REDACTED***, as well ***REDACTED***, and ***REDACTED***, ***REDACTED***, ***REDACTED***, ***REDACTED***, ***REDACTED***
Report on further action on Planet P3X-432 and how it pertains to ***REDACTED***
Possible future wider utilization of ***REDACTED***
Additional departments will be notified as soon as ***REDACTED*** is ready to be ***REDACTED***
Request for the contents of materials filed in Biology Lab Two at Stargate Atlantis, Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3), biosafety cabinets ***REDACTED*** If not relinquished peacefully, then mobilization will be required. This may include Task Force ***REDACTED*** and Task Force ***REDACTED***
Further information is on a need to know basis, Security Level Z.
-- signed, General of the Air Force A. L. Kessler
Cc: President of the United States
Cc: General T. Barry, General E. Garcia-Picador, General J. O'Neill, General P. Hurd, Jr., General K. Papineau
handwritten note on a single piece of paper slid under the door to the quarters of Dr. Elizabeth Weir.
Dr. Weir, I'm a biologist in Lab Three. I was on the three bio missions to Tarlos. I know you've read my reports, and you led several debriefings I was present at, but I also know you have many meetings and may not remember me specifically.
