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* SCI FI Channel chose to cut the opening sequences of both ''Stargate SG-1'' and ''Stargate Atlantis'' to '''10-seconds''' for the original broadcast, rather than the usual '''60-seconds'''. The sequence only displayed the "Stargate SG-1" logo and a "Created by" credit, main cast credits were displayed during the teaser. On [[Sky One]] in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Republic of Ireland]], the short opening sequence was also used for Part 1, however when Part 2 aired, a full length title sequence was restored, incorporating new cast credits. When Avalon aired in US Syndication, the full length title sequence was used.
 
* SCI FI Channel chose to cut the opening sequences of both ''Stargate SG-1'' and ''Stargate Atlantis'' to '''10-seconds''' for the original broadcast, rather than the usual '''60-seconds'''. The sequence only displayed the "Stargate SG-1" logo and a "Created by" credit, main cast credits were displayed during the teaser. On [[Sky One]] in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Republic of Ireland]], the short opening sequence was also used for Part 1, however when Part 2 aired, a full length title sequence was restored, incorporating new cast credits. When Avalon aired in US Syndication, the full length title sequence was used.
 
* The hologram of Merlin is played by [[Matthew Walker]] who previously portrayed another Ancient named Moros in the ''Stargate Atlantis'' episode "[[Before I Sleep]]". In the Season Ten episode "[[The Pegasus Project]]", it was revealed that they are the same person. He also played King Roham in the Season Two episode "[[Touchstone]]".
 
* The hologram of Merlin is played by [[Matthew Walker]] who previously portrayed another Ancient named Moros in the ''Stargate Atlantis'' episode "[[Before I Sleep]]". In the Season Ten episode "[[The Pegasus Project]]", it was revealed that they are the same person. He also played King Roham in the Season Two episode "[[Touchstone]]".
* When Vala first arrives at the SGC and meets Mitchell, her saying "Haven't we met before?" is a reference to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farscape Farscape], where Ben Browder and Claudia Black worked together as John Chrichton and Aeryn Sun, respectively.
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* When Vala first arrives at the SGC and meets Mitchell, her saying "I know we haven't met.That I'm sure I'd remember" is an ironical reference to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farscape Farscape], where Ben Browder and Claudia Black worked together as John Chrichton and Aeryn Sun, respectively.
   
 
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Template:SG1-9 Avalon is the first episode of the ninth season of Stargate SG-1.

This episode is part 1 of 3; it is followed by "Avalon, Part 2" and "Origin".

Plot

Lt.Col. Cameron Mitchell is at Stargate Command staring at the Stargate for the first time. He piloted one of the F-302's in the defense of Earth against the attack fleet of Anubis at the climax of season 7 (SG1: "Lost City, Part 2"). After his heroic efforts and recovery from injury, Jack O'Neill offered him any job he liked, and he wished to join SG-1. However, when he arrives at the base, he finds that SG-1 has been disbanded, a new general is in control, and he is set to pick and lead the new team.

The new general is Gen. Hank Landry, a friend of both George Hammond and Jack O'Neill. Under his order, Mitchell begins the selection process for new members of SG-1, but can't stomach any of the terrible candidates. He wanted to work with the best, and he's determined to get SG-1 back together.

Teal'c is off world on the planet Dakara, which has been established as the capital of the newly founded Free Jaffa Nation, the aftermath of the fall of the Goa'uld at the end of Season 8. Samantha Carter has been moved to Area 51, where she is aiding the research. Jack O'Neill has been promoted out of the SGC (hence the new general), and Daniel Jackson is set to take a ride on board the Daedalus, the newest Earth intergalactic battlecruiser, to Atlantis, the now-found City of the Ancients (SGA: "Rising").

An unscheduled offworld activation admits to the SGC a character not seen since Season 8 - Vala Mal Doran - claiming to have something they want. They let her in and she immediately seeks out her "friend" Daniel to pester. She's got a tablet written in Ancient that leads to a trove of hidden Ancient treasures, and she needs Daniel to translate it. However, as soon as they are close together, she throws a pair of cuffs onto both his and her wrists. These are Kor mak bracelets (Teal'c explains, on his return), which link the two of them together such that they cannot be greatly separated without feeling pain and eventually death. Thus Vala ensures that Daniel does what she says.

This, of course, causes Daniel to miss his trip on the Daedalus to Atlantis, meaning that he won't make his much-desired trip there. Meanwhile however, he translates the tablet and who wrote it: an Ancient fleeing Atlantis after the war with the Wraith, named Myrddin, who Daniel says is Merlin, the wizard associated with King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. After further research, Daniel concludes that the treasure is located beneath Glastonbury Tor in England.

Arriving at the place on the Prometheus, they ring inside a hidden cavern where a hologram of Merlin tells them that only the true will gain access to the treasures of the Ancients. There is a sword in a stone, but Mitchell is unable to remove it. They decide to explore further; Daniel and Vala take a right passageway, and Mitchell and Teal'c take a left.

Both parties find rooms which light up upon entry. In both rooms, the parties encounter puzzles, and the doors lock shut automatically. Just when they think it can't get any worse, the ceiling begins to lower to crush them, and they must solve the puzzles in time before they are crushed.

Quotes

Hank Landry (flipping through papers in his hand): Your service record's impeccable, Mitchell. What's wrong with ya?
Cameron Mitchell: Sir?
Hank Landry: Nobody's perfect. Everyone has some sort of character flaw. What's yours?
Cameron Mitchell: Sometimes, I can be impatient…sir.
Hank Landry: Well, all pilots have type-A personalities. I'm talking about your kryptonite.

Notes

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  • Avalon marked the beginning of a "new" Stargate SG-1 that continued after the total closure and possible ending of the previous season. Despite seeing the departure of Richard Dean Anderson's Jack O'Neill, it sees the introduction of Ben Browder as Lt. Colonel Cameron Mitchell, Beau Bridges as Major General Hank Landry, and Lexa Doig as Dr. Carolyn Lam. They also bring in Claudia Black's character Vala Mal Doran as a recurring character, later to become a regular in Season 10, and introduce entire new storylines including further information about the Ancients, their links to Arthurian legends, and their origins. To bring in and explore more of Claudia Black's character was a writer's way to fill the void while Amanda Tapping was on maternity leave.
  • When Teal'c and Cameron Mitchell are trapped in the room and Teal'c starts shooting on the door Cameron says "hey, hey Bullets bounce". Possibly a referance to Star wars Episode 4 When Luke, Leia, Han Solo and Chewbacca are trapped in a garbage compactor and Han Solo shoots on the door and the "Bullets" bounce.
  • While Daniel discusses that Avalon was a place that Arthur and his knights gathered a great number of riches and treasures, Mitchell points out that one of those treasures was the Holy Grail. It would later be revealed in "Arthur's Mantle" that the "Holy Grail" was the very reason Merlin built the vault: he was using it as a lab to build the Sangraal, a weapon which could neutralize an Ascended being.
  • SCI FI Channel chose to cut the opening sequences of both Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis to 10-seconds for the original broadcast, rather than the usual 60-seconds. The sequence only displayed the "Stargate SG-1" logo and a "Created by" credit, main cast credits were displayed during the teaser. On Sky One in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, the short opening sequence was also used for Part 1, however when Part 2 aired, a full length title sequence was restored, incorporating new cast credits. When Avalon aired in US Syndication, the full length title sequence was used.
  • The hologram of Merlin is played by Matthew Walker who previously portrayed another Ancient named Moros in the Stargate Atlantis episode "Before I Sleep". In the Season Ten episode "The Pegasus Project", it was revealed that they are the same person. He also played King Roham in the Season Two episode "Touchstone".
  • When Vala first arrives at the SGC and meets Mitchell, her saying "I know we haven't met.That I'm sure I'd remember" is an ironical reference to Farscape, where Ben Browder and Claudia Black worked together as John Chrichton and Aeryn Sun, respectively.

References

Ancients, Androids, Atlantis, Avalon, Battle of Antarctica, Daedalus, F-302, Intergalactic communication device, Nut, O'Neill's house, Ori, Ori home galaxy, P3K-447, Prometheus, PX3-989, SG-7, SG-12, Stargate Command infirmary

Sources

  • Official Stargate SG-1 site. MGM. Visited June 8, 2006. Most of site requires Flash.
  • Screenplay (PDF). Distributed by MGM. Prepared by Line 21 Media Services Ltd (2005-06-06). Retrieved on October 29, 2006.
  • Summary from GateWorld. Visited May 3, 2006.
  • Review from GateWorld. Reviewed by Lex. Visited May 13, 2006.
  • In the Making from GateWorld. Joseph Mallozzi. Visited May 13, 2006.
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