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�Goa�uld ha�tak vessel, three kilometers starboard at z-plus fifteen degrees.�

This was the assessment that greeted Daniel as the ship came out of hyperspace. �Shit,� he swore. �Cloak us and change course forty degrees port.�

The lights dimmed as the warship shimmered into nothingness and veered away from the Goa�uld ship. Daniel went through the motions of holding his breath. �Which Goa�uld is it?� he asked after a moment passed with no reaction.

�Ship insignia indicates this is the flagship of Bastet.�

Daniel�s eyes narrowed. �Bastet�cat goddess. Don�t think we�ve met her before.�

�Our database agrees. Bastet is one of five remaining System Lords we have yet to encounter.�

Daniel nodded. �Well then, now that we�ve figured that out�come about on an intercept course and launch missiles when we�re within range. Target the hyperspace engines first, then the pel�tak.�

�Acknowledged.�

The warship thrummed with barely leashed energy as the starfield wheeled around to reveal Bastet�s ha�tak, floating serenely in orbit around the barren planet below. Daniel smiled grimly, knowing the Goa�uld had no idea she was in grave danger. She�d figure it out soon enough.

The first of the missiles struck dead-on in the engines, and there was a startled squawk from the communications console. �Kree! Who dares attack Bastet?�

Daniel leaned forward and placed his hand on the comm wire. �Bastet, kree! This is the Balance of Judgment. Prepare to meet your doom.� Closing his eyes, he interfaced his neural pathways with his shipself, taking control of the weapons.

The ha�tak attempted to flee, but their engines were thoroughly decimated. Shields did nothing to prevent the Judgment�s missiles from slicing through the pel�tak, sparking off a huge explosion that engulfed the entire vessel.

Daniel smiled coldly as he watched the debris dissipate into the cold vacuum of space. Such was a day in the life of an android.