OPERATION GREAT YARMOUTH

• Decision to decide to which Gate to travel to, as the planet had 2 Gates ("A" && "B"). Eventual decision by all was the "B" Gatee.
  
• Formal written request for Gate to be opened using XAD1471 @ 20.30 hours given to BGEN A. Courtney.
  
• In order to confirm if Dr Smith was who he said he was, his personnel file was given to us to familiarise ourselves with his details e.g. his ex wife, sister, years of service etc.
  
• Used Sandbox to decide best plan of action, which was going out 600m and working in concentric circles back to the gate. If this didn’t achieve results then we would move out even further and work back to the Gate until Gate activation.
  
• Once Dr Smith was found, he was to be given his medication and returned to the UNSGC.

Our mission was to rescue one Astrophysicist Dr Cornel Richard Smith (see the attached 201 File, or go HERE) who was lost by a Russian SG Team while on VP1066 (Gate "J") sometime within the last 48 hours.

1LT King (C/O) completed a formal written request for a gate to be opened using the XAD1471 for an outbound and inbound flight to and from Planet VP1066 Gate "B".

Our landing order was: Ward, King, Stokes.

1LT King’s plans for the rescue:

Plan Alpha: execute a 600 m radius area sweep from the B gate

Plan Bravo: in the event of the failure of Plan A then command decision by King to extend area and direction of search

We all observed that the planet was orbiting a huge Black Hole, which SSGT Ward noted was much larger than at the time of her last visit (CON-065.1 06/15/2007).

We climbed the nearby hill, moving tactically in single file, with Ward in the lead. Ward was challenged 100m from the Gate, by an unknown male using white light. The challenger requested the nationality of our team, we responded by stating that we were UK forces. His response was to ask what we were doing here. The team suspected that based on his abrupt attitude and other signs that this was Dr Smith. We challenged him; his response was, "Do you have my medication?"

SSGT Ward over heard Smith saying he had been there for 2 days; King and Stoke were unaware of this statement

We did not immediately fully interrogate the contact, only later were we able to confirm his identity using some of Smith's personal details from his 201 File.

SSGT Stokes, RGHQ-51's Chief Medical Officer provided Smith with his medication, and his response was positive, becoming more helpful. Smith also added he had been taking this medication "for years". He was rude about the Russians and then he told the team that the Russians had stolen his equipment and left him behind , and that it was part of a "deal". We therefore concluded that the Russians had deliberately abandoned him on the planet for unknown forces to collect.

Dr Smith described his research into the Black Hole, making a noted reference to "option C", meaning that the planet would disappear into the BH "like a Billiard Ball". Smith would not be sure if this would happen in one hour or 1,000 years, as he stated that he needed readings from Spline #51 (GB) to complete his data set.

He was asked about the worms, and Dr Smith responded negatively but in a way which King believed he was hiding information. He treated all but Stokes as "plebs"*, and they had extended private conversations.

*This behaviour is consistent with his psychiatric profile as stated in his 201 File.

The team decided to take cover as Smith had concerns about his safety. 1LT King took the simple action of finding nearby cover and waited for the outbound Gate to cycle (scheduled for 22:45A).

About 1 hour after the team took cover (time unspecified), we spotted two flashing white lights, one was to the teams front and one was to the rear. NB: SSGT Ward disagrees with 1LT King's opinion that there were 2 lights at this point in the mission. King believed the 2 lights were acting in conjunction, trying to cut the team off from the Gate. She decided to hold position until the situation resolved itself.

The light to the rear of the team moved towards the Gate, and then on towards the other light. Stokes believed that the lights were looking for Dr Smith. One light approached the team and then issued a challenge. An unkown male demanded that Dr Smith be handed over, but only identified himself as an "interested party". We issued a counter challenge, but the response was inaudible. He then engaged the team and we returned fire, combat was ineffective/inconclusive. This contact retreated and then a second fire fight began near the Star Gate (distance unspecified), which the team was not involved in.

One unknown was eliminated by the other. The survivor (male) then took the opportunity to parley, this was not the first contact, having a different accent entirely, and he was not interested in combat with the team. The first contact who had been shot by the second unknown, reanimated, confirming that he was a T1, moved off towards the Gate. (NB: it is not stated whether or not any attempt was made by either party to impeed his departure).

The second contact revealed his name as "Douglas". 1LT King identified herself and SSGT Ward. Douglas declared his interest in survival(self-preservation), and was there to kill the T1 and collect Dr Smith. He used bravado to attempt to impress /intimidate the team. We responded in an assertive manner, but did not reveal that the team was in possession of the doctor. Then the team requested/negotiated that Douglas should search another area away from the Gate. During these discussions the T1 reanimated and escaped through the Gate (NB: this implies that this T1 was at some point durring this period once again shot, thus putting him down for a second time, preventing an earlier escape through the Gate).

The team believed that Douglas was acting alone without support. The final negotiations happened 5 minutes before the gate home (22:40A). Whilst the discussion was happening Stokes escorted Smith to the Gate, Douglas spotted Stokes and anounced that he was SGC, however it appears that he had not seen Dr Smith.

The team moved to the Gate and performed all round defence, and exfiltrated when the gate activated. SSGT Stokes abandoned his primary weapon (H&K G3 SG-1) at the Gate, to better enable him to escort Dr Smith off the planet. His excuse/explanation is that Smith was more important than his weapon. Unfortunately he also entered the wormhole with a loaded revolver in his hand, resulting in a Neglegent Discharge in flight, causing Smith a single gun shot wound to the right thigh. See the Judicial Notification at the bottom of this report.

Post mission SSGT Stokes (RGHQ-51's Chief Medical Officer) made the team aware he took a telephone call from a "Mr Black" at about 18:00. Black was aware that the target (Smith) had a serious heart condition, and 15 minutes later a package of drugs compatible with that for a diagnosis of "Angina" was delivered (see the copy of the attached prescription below). The information on this was not included on Smith’s official records.

1LT E. King.
SSGT B. Stoke (CMO)
SSGT C. Ward.

Supplementary questions: Appended by Major Kilkenny.

1. How long ago were the prescriptions for Dr Smith started? A: according to Smith sometime durring 1999..
2. When was the repeat requested? A: = According to the pharmasist at 13:01A 09/26/2009.
3. The "paitient's address" on the prescription, an RAF Base, is it Smith's legitimate address? A: = Yes.

END OF DEBRIEFING

Report #01: SSGT Christine Ward UNMC RGHQ-51.

A package containing medication needed by Dr Smith was delivered by Courier addressed to Dr STOKES. (Medication needed as he has a heart condition. No mention of this in his personnel file).

Flight very rough but new medication worked well. No injuries. Arrived in woodland, it was very dark. The sky was clear and starlit but one large area just above the horizon was totally black without a single star. I believe this was the black hole; it appeared much larger than on my previous visit (Ed.CON-65.1). The weather was dry and mild. I moved off up hill with the team in an extended line using occasional white light. After 100 meters I was illuminated with white light and was challenged by a male with a British accent. He appeared very angry and suspicious. 1LT KING identified us as UNSGC UK forces. The male said “What are you doing here?” I said “Looking for you”. He said “Do you have my medication”. I said “Yes”. He seemed to calm down and SSGT STOKES moved forwards with the medication. Smith dived into the bag and started rummaging in the medication SSGT STOKES said “Do you need any help?” Smith said “No I have been taking this medication for years”. (He may have mentioned ten years). 1LT KING then asked Smith some questions to confirm his identity. He was not very cooperative and was very angry with the Russian team who had left him here. I believe he said two days ago; however he may have been confused due to missing his medication. Once he had his medication he calmed down. He said that the Russian team had taken his lap top and medication then stunned him before leaving through their Stargate. They said it was part of the deal and that someone would pick him up. He made some comments about option C. Smith was not very impressed with the military but when he found out SSGT STOKES was a Doctor his attitude changed. Smith was placed in SSGT STOKES charge with the orders that whatever happened he was to get Smith through the Stargate and back to base.

We decided to move further away from the Stargate and find a defensive position to wait for the gate home. As we were moving I saw a white light ahead being swept back and forwards through the trees as if searching for something. We moved into cover and took up defensive positions. I was aware of lots of animal activity and things falling from the trees. I believe I could hear a second person moving about but did not see anything.

The single white light circled our position and came up behind us. He fired towards our position and a brief exchange of fire forced him further away from us. The male then called to us and demanded we give Dr Smith to him 1LT KING Spoke to him and told him we hadn’t got him. The male moved back away from us and suddenly a fire fight started with a third party and the male. None of the rounds were coming towards our position. Male 1 was put down and male 2 called out to us not to shoot him as he was going to disarm male 1. He said the male was reactivating. White light came on and further shots were fired. (Both males at this time were closer to the Stargate than our team). Male 2 then called for a parlay. Said his name was Doug. 1LT KING agreed and moved forward, I kept the male covered while SSGT STOKES and Smith remained out of sight. Male two stated that he had been sent to collect Dr Smith. 1LT KING again denied that we had seen him the male stated that he did not want to get shot and if there were more of us than him he could go back and explain to his bosses that he could not get him as he was out numbered. He said he had done his job ensuring the other male did not get Smith.

Male 1 then reactivated and gate walked behind male 2. I hear the gate activate. (No way could we have reached him in time to stop him).

We did not have enough troops to guard Smith and bring back prisoners. We agreed to let male 2 continue searching for Dr Smith and as we now had ten minutes to gate home. I directed him to move along the valley (away from the Stargate) and search an area further down the hill. As he moved away he encountered SSGT STOKES who had moved down the hill towards the Stargate, no shots were exchanged and Dr Smith was not seen. Once he was safely clear we moved down the hill and formed a defensive position close to the Stargate. On the Stargate opening SSGT STOKES and Smith moved off followed by 1LT KING and me.

SSGT STOKES abandoned his long arm weapon to assist Dr Smith but entered the Stargate with a loaded revolver. This discharged in the wormhole wounding Smith and causing him to have a heart attack.

Once back at base Smith collapsed but was quickly medivac to a hospital.

Observations/ Questions:

• 1. What was a man with a heart condition doing gate travelling?
  
• 2. Why was there no mention of his condition on his records?
  
• 3. Why did the Russians deliberately leave him there?
  
• 4. Who were the two other factions who knew Dr Smith was on the planet?
  
• 5. Who arranged for the medication to be available?
  
• 6. How did this person know Dr Smith was missing?

SSGT Christine Ward
UNSGC RGHQ-51.

Report #02: SSGT Bradley Stokes (CMO) UNMC RGHQ-51

Still, we got the job done and all got out safely. I'm sure the LT breathed a sigh of relief at that point.

I'll be interested to see Dr Smiths Diary file again, when it makes it into the archive - it hints at odd goings-on in the other bases he'd been working from. Someone else can worry about what the Russians were thinking of, losing an important team member like that - some might call it careless.

Hopefully, someone with more understanding of these things can work out how to get the necessary readings and add them to the Spreadsheet of Doom - it'd be nice to know how long we've got before things go pear-shaped.

SSGT STOKES. B. Dr. UNSGC RGHQ-51

Report #03: 1LT Elizabeth King (Mission CO) UNMC RGHQ-51

Questions: Regarding the mysterious phone call received by SSGT Stokes about medication for Dr Smith and subsequent delivery of said medication:

• Who was the person on the other end of the phone?
  
• How did he know the correct dosage and what tablets Dr Smith used?
  
• How was Dr Smith allowed to go through the Gate, when he had a heart condition?

Comments: Operational

Comments: Intelligence

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