It had been six months since Julia had been in Ottawa. Considering it was her first time to the city she had not seen much of it other then the view out of her window in the barracks and what she saw on her way from the airport.

A lot has changed for Julia in the last 6 months. She has learned a fair bit on various matters and one of the ones that peeked her interest the most was the reason why she needed to learn Latin during her Bachelors. It was the fact that a race of Ancients had spoken a language that was quite similar to it a few millennia ago. After having learned their alphabet Julia was presented with various texts and documents to translate to help her master the Ancient Language.

Most of the texts she was presented were on the subject of Stargate research gathered from the Asguard core. She was also presented a fair amount of research regarding the Replicators networking. She learned a fair bit about networking infrastructure and she was already planning on applying what she learned to her master's thesis when she is free to go back to the regular world.

Other then reading on various networks Julia's schedule comprised of quick breakfast then one hour of physical training. Then breakfast then she has a lecture varying from wormhole physics to xenobiology. Her lunch follows the lecture. Lunch is served at the cafeteria and like any public cafeteria it serves slop. After her lunch Julia has another lecture more on the regular subjects such as more abstract mathematics and linguistics. Julia then receives some more physical training and she is introduced to military procedures. Afterward she eats once more then goes to bed.

Over the weeks her schedule got laxer and laxer yet it was expected of her to continue her own education. Following her interests she deepened her understanding into the Stargate infrastructure.

Has the anniversary of her six month on base neared, Julia was approached by her supervisor Major John Stevens in one of many the hallways of the Barracks.

"Hello miss Delaurieux, could you walk with me please," asked the Major.

Not really having much choice in the matter Julia did as was asked from her.

"Your time on this base is nearing it's end Julia. You will be moved soon to Cheyenne Mountain where you will be joining the H.M.S. Tempest. You do know what the Tempest is don't you?"

"Yes Sir, it is a British Research Vessel classed as EX-305. I expect you would like me to do some research while I am there," answered the girl.

"Not only that we expect you to keep us informed on what is happening on board we also expect you to get some hands on experience while you are on board. Your standing orders are to research the stargate infrastructure and to try to isolate and comprehend the addressing code. We are putting you on the vessel because you will hopefully have access to a gate that it updating its address quite regularly," continuing Major Stevens as the two of them rounded a corner "Tomorrow you will be receiving a British passport. Fortunately it was easy enough for us to procure you one because you are eligible for one as it is however we needed to pull a few strings to get it so please be respectful. The reason you need it is because the British have restricted most positions from non British." 

"You will pack your bags because you will be taking the first flight tomorrow morning for Colorado," passing her an envelope the Major continued "These are your orders and you need to present them to the Captain as soon as you have boarded," following that phrase the Major turned into his office leaving Julia in the hallway.

After her meeting she returned to her bedroom, packed and slept the next day was going to be a long one. In the morning she got up and noticed a slip of paper on her bed side table on it was written:

"Your helicopter leaves at 8:00 don't be late." It was signed by the Major. Julia mentally berated herself because now she only had thirty minutes because she forgot to set an alarm and now she was going to need to skip breakfast. Running to the landing pad Julia found herself arriving just as the rotors on the helicopter started rotating. Jumping into the chopper she found herself beside Major John Stevens.

"Will you be joining me on the Tempest Sir?" asked Julia when she regained her breath.
"Unfortunately no, I am just here to mention that I will be your handler during your trip and if you have any questions or concerns about anything you get a hold of me also all your orders are going to come through me." As he said this he pulled out a subspace communicator and passed it to her. "I expect you to make regular reports" with that he jumped out of the helicopter and it lifted off.

It took her to Toronto airport and from there she transferred onto a private jet that took her to the Peterson Air Force base where she was guided to a truck that brought her to Cheyenne Mountain. 

When she arrived she was escorted down to the briefing room where she was met by Colonel Mitchell: "You will be sent out with the next group going out to Tempest. The ship met some trouble after its first jump and it appeared in the middle of a debris field. Unfortunately people got hurt and killed so we asked for you to be brought over early. We were waiting for you so you will be leaving right away once SG-13 clears out of the Gate Room. I hope you are ready, it is quite a journey."

"I hope so too sir. Might I ask what was the debris sir?" responded Julia.

"You would have learned it anyway. We are not sure what it is yet however it is nothing we have encountered before," looking out of the briefing room window he kept talking "It looks like they have emptied the room I will meet you downstairs."

An airman beckoned for Julia to follow and led her down into the gate room as she entered she saw the gate for the first time in person. It was already spinning on itself and the first chevron had already been locked in. At that moment a hand full of other people left the control room above and joined her in the gate room. It was a medley of scientist escorted four air men and a group of paramedics carrying stretchers. One of the scientist stepped out from between the soldiers.

"Look who finally decided to show up, the youngling. I am Dr Jacob Moore by the way," He offered her his hand.

Grabbing the proffered hand she shook it stiffly following the sarcastic welcome.

"Ooh is the tinsy winsy little gurl afraid of a little old man?"

Over the intercom Col. Mitchel intervened: "Cut it Moore, she is going onto Tempest to learn just like you." Scolded Moore returned to the group of scientist and conferred with his peers.

As he stepped away the gate completed its dialing sequence. With a great "Kawoosh" the wormhole stabilized creating a link between the SGC and the H.M.S. Tempest. Julia was filled with awe at the sight of the blue ripples spreading across the surface of the event horizon and she wondered about what adventures awaited her on the other side.

Still over the intercom Julia heard Col. Mitchel talking to the tempest:
"Hello H.M.S Tempest, this is the SGC we have got some extra crew here to alleviate the losses you have suffered as well as people ready to take the dead and critically injured away they are asking permission to board the ship." At that point Julia heard the tapping of a keyboard being picked up over the microphone as the iris code was sent to the Tempest. 

After a few seconds the go ahead came from the control room and the paramedics stepped through the gate followed by the air men and finally the other researchers. Julia was the last one to step through the gate and the last thought she had before she was demolecularized was if it tickled.