Ultimately, the conflict over Chulak ended inconclusively. While the Imperium were convinced to not remove the Goa'uld from their claimed territory, it was obvious that relations between the two powers had suffered as a result. Not that it was a surprise, given what had occurred in the first place. 

Back on Arcadia though, Ba'al was not amused by what had happened. He could guess how the Imperium would act, and he had the feeling that this wouldn't be the end of their difficulties. With how militaristic and xenophobic they were it was practically an inevitability that this conflict would spring up again, and it was only a matter of time until they did. Ba'al would not be caught unawares if this conflict began again, that much he was sure of.

Several shifts happened. Qetesh left back for their primary reality to coordinate the effort to prepare for war. In the meanwhile supplies would begin pouring through, soldiers and weapons and ships. Soon there would be a surge of activity, pyramid ships dotting Goa'uld territory as Ba'al began to assert his orbital presence more firmly, and moved to claim the Arcadian land that he had been 'given', by the 'gracious' will of the Imperium. If they claimed that there was a deal in the first place, then he would take advantage of it anyway he could. 

In the meanwhile, it was obvious that while the Goa'uld would win any conflict that might arise, the current status quo was more close run than Ba'al might hope for. Since expansion in this reality was frowned upon for some reason he couldn't fathom, that left just one option. Specifically, exploration of the other universes that he had access to. Hopefully there would be something of value waiting to be found.

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Only one problem arose, and that was the destruction of the base in Japan. Now it had been a fairly minor base, not sporting some of the Goa'uld's more advanced toys due to its presence as an outpost. While he hadn't expected to be given Asia, Ba'al was not above setting up an outpost or two just to keep an eye on the area and make sure that nothing happened without his knowledge. He wasn't about to let the outpost fall though, especially not with the reports that he had gotten before contact was cut off. 

The response would be fairly swift, A Ha'tak moving over the Japanese Islands in general, while near the location of the former settlement a cohort of Jaffa and Ashrak, led by First Prime Teal'c, would be deposited down to begin their investigation. They were equipped with staff weapons and armor, with support from Death Gliders on call should they need it. 

"Careful," Teal'c warned as he surveyed their surroundings. "We do not know what threats there are here. Act with caution until we know what eliminated our outpost." 

"Yes First Prime." Spreading out, the Goa'uld soldiers began their search. Now it was a matter of seeing whether it resulted in hostilities or not.

[@Tyki]