Revelations (Stargate SG-1)

"Revelations" is the 20th episode of Season 2 of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. The episode follows SG-1 as they respond to a distress beacon from Hathor, a Goa'uld System Lord, who claims to have located a means of defeating the Goa'uld.

The main plot revolves around SG-1 traveling to Hathor's planet, where they discover her apparent research facility. Dr. Daniel Jackson becomes suspicious of Hathor's motives. They soon realize it is a trap when they encounter a large force of Jaffa soldiers and find themselves captured.

Hathor reveals that she is attempting to create a perfect Goa'uld host by using advanced cloning technology and a genetically engineered symbiote. Colonel Jack O'Neill is chosen as the first candidate for her experiment. SG-1 works to sabotage Hathor's operation and escape the planet.

Key plot points in "Revelations" include:

• Hathor's attempt to create a perfect host and her ultimate goal of regaining power.
• The introduction of advanced Goa'uld cloning technology.
• The internal conflict within SG-1 regarding trusting potentially deceptive allies, even in the face of a common enemy.
• The eventual escape of SG-1 and the destruction of Hathor's cloning facility, setting her back in her plans.

The episode features Richard Dean Anderson as Colonel Jack O'Neill, Michael Shanks as Dr. Daniel Jackson, Amanda Tapping as Captain Samantha Carter, and Christopher Judge as Teal'c. Suanne Braun guest stars as Hathor. "Revelations" contributes to the overarching narrative of Stargate SG-1 by further developing the characters and exploring the ongoing conflict between Earth and the Goa'uld. It also highlights the deceptive and manipulative nature of the Goa'uld.