Teal'cs Quarters

Teal'c
Jaffa, Formerly of the elite Serpant Guard
Civilian Member Joint Forces, Unit SGC

Teal'c is a member of the alien race known as the Jaffa, of the home planet Chulak. Similar to humans in overall appearence, Jaffas have an "X" shaped incision or pouch in the abdomen. When a Jaffa turns 8 years of age, a Goa'uld larva, the infant form of a parasitic being, is placed in the Jaffa pouch in order to mature. There is a strong symbiotic relationship between them as the Jaffa is guaranteed powerful healing abilites and immunity to myriad diseases including all viral and bacterial infections for as long as he carries the symbiote. For this reason, the Jaffa live to be ver old. Teal'c looks very much younger but is actually 90 years old. All Jaffa have a mid-forehead tattoo or symbol indicating they carry a Goa'uld symbiote. The serpant guards are elite or royal guard of the Jaffa in service to the Goa'uld Apophis. Teal'c has served as the First Prime of Apophis, but after aiding the SG-1 team during the first mission to Chulak, he left his family and culture behind and returned to Earth as a voluntary member of the SG-1 team. His main reason for joining SG-1 was to try to win the freedom of his people.