In 2005 researchers on Atlantis decode a section of the Ancient database that reveals the location of an Ancient city even older than Atlantis. The city is called Ithica and its address is revealed in the database. The database entry seems older than anything found before and was severely degraded, but there was mention of a 'massive and renewable' power source as well as a Nexus: a multi-gate platform capable of reaching any gate in any galaxy.
The chance to procure this power source and secure a renewable source of energy for the Earth was simply too good a chance to pass up, no matter the risk. An expedition team is assembled in Atlantis, under the direction of the IOA. The best and brightest from across the planet are recruited.
Doctor Andre Voss is chosen as the Expedition Leader and Major Freya Mcdonnell as the Military Commander for the expedition. Primary security personnel were drawn from the British Royal Marines and Australian SASR. A contingent of pilots, drawn from the Russian Air Force, were also added in anticipation of the new city having jumpers(or some form equivalent). The scientific team was drawn from the best minds in the Stargate program and led by Chief Scientist, Doctor Eugene Spencer.
Together, they will embark on a new adventure in a new galaxy far, far from home.
"Welcome to the Ithica Expedition. You are the best and brightest the Earth has to offer and, I have no doubt, this endeavour will test us all beyond our limits. We will be millions of light years away from home and help, with only our wits and each other to depend on. If experience and the history of the Stargate program is anything to base predictions on, we will face horrors and wonders in equal measure. This may sound like the worst inspirational speech ever given by a leader to those he is leading into the unknown, but I want you to be under no illusions: this will be the greatest and scariest time of your life at the very same time.
All I can promise you is that we are in this endeavour together. As we take these first steps, I promise you my very best; and I will demand the same from all of you."
Doctor Andre Voss
Expedition Leader, Ithica
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Stargate Ithica is an AU roleplay based on Stargate Atlantis.
It combines elements of the Stargate TV series as well as elements of the Robotech animated series.
