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+ | This book covers the three years after the Antarctic Expedition (The Time of Patience) that helped Bethany Anne decide to declare war against Earth. TQB (and the Empire) is the victim of many Earth plots – all of the machinations by the Majestic 12, by the Chinese government, by German influences culminating in an assassination attempt, almost successful, just before TQB is ready to go through the Gate. ADAM creates Eve, an android, to stay with Yuko in Japan. The Yollins form a Guard Unit in support of the Queen, and will be important in the future. | ||
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Prologue to Book 14, Don't Cross This Line : | Prologue to Book 14, Don't Cross This Line : | ||
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This was Bethany Anne's final statement to her Empire and to Earth just 48 hours before her Empire transversed the Annex Gate. Frank Kurns, as author, leaves extensive notes in the Prologue, to be read for a better understanding of the contents of this book. | This was Bethany Anne's final statement to her Empire and to Earth just 48 hours before her Empire transversed the Annex Gate. Frank Kurns, as author, leaves extensive notes in the Prologue, to be read for a better understanding of the contents of this book. | ||
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===Dulce Lake, NM; Base for Majestic 12=== | ===Dulce Lake, NM; Base for Majestic 12=== | ||
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David Dennison set up for Bethany Anne's Assassination | David Dennison set up for Bethany Anne's Assassination | ||
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===Tabitha in New York=== | ===Tabitha in New York=== | ||
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Tabitha beat up 5 thugs who tried to rape her, and threw them in a dumpster. | Tabitha beat up 5 thugs who tried to rape her, and threw them in a dumpster. | ||
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===Antarctic Expedition Operation Highjump=== | ===Antarctic Expedition Operation Highjump=== | ||
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Dr. Abesemmins, as a part of USA group (12), invited to Schwabenland to form U. N. alliance with them, share technology. | Dr. Abesemmins, as a part of USA group (12), invited to Schwabenland to form U. N. alliance with them, share technology. | ||
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===TQB and the United Nations Org.=== | ===TQB and the United Nations Org.=== | ||
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Chinese Ambassador Zhou leads UN delegation to think that TQB must pay for all of the intelligent people they have “stolen” from the earth’s countries. | Chinese Ambassador Zhou leads UN delegation to think that TQB must pay for all of the intelligent people they have “stolen” from the earth’s countries. | ||
===Project Gauntlet reviewed=== | ===Project Gauntlet reviewed=== | ||
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Project Gauntlet is for the design of a set of armor for both humans (male and female) and humanoids, which can be easily donned. Can control Pricolici if they become difficult. Authorized by Bethany Anne at an All Guns Blazing get-together. | Project Gauntlet is for the design of a set of armor for both humans (male and female) and humanoids, which can be easily donned. Can control Pricolici if they become difficult. Authorized by Bethany Anne at an All Guns Blazing get-together. | ||
===Mr. President calls; G’laxix Sphaea fired on=== | ===Mr. President calls; G’laxix Sphaea fired on=== | ||
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Mr. President requests and sets up meeting in Belgium for Bethany Anne & world powers to negotiate, to try to make peace one more time. (TQB had not been getting along with new US President, since day one.) | Mr. President requests and sets up meeting in Belgium for Bethany Anne & world powers to negotiate, to try to make peace one more time. (TQB had not been getting along with new US President, since day one.) | ||
New President calls Mr. President, confirms Bethany Anne's attendance at the Belgium Conference | New President calls Mr. President, confirms Bethany Anne's attendance at the Belgium Conference | ||
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===Arti-Sun powered up=== | ===Arti-Sun powered up=== | ||
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For three years TQB (Stephanie Yamauchi and Kevin Mc Coullagh) has been excavating the inside of a massive asteroid, to form a major living area/docks/space station for the Empire. That is now almost finished, and the lighting system is being powered up for the first time. Connected to the Etheric as its energy source. No UEFs anticipated (Unexpected Etheric Fluctuations). New Yollin drilling machines worked extremely well in the task. | For three years TQB (Stephanie Yamauchi and Kevin Mc Coullagh) has been excavating the inside of a massive asteroid, to form a major living area/docks/space station for the Empire. That is now almost finished, and the lighting system is being powered up for the first time. Connected to the Etheric as its energy source. No UEFs anticipated (Unexpected Etheric Fluctuations). New Yollin drilling machines worked extremely well in the task. | ||
===Were Leopard meets David=== | ===Were Leopard meets David=== | ||
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David, Mr. Pres.’s security guard, approached by Paula at bar. Spent the night with her. (Set up future brain control episode.) | David, Mr. Pres.’s security guard, approached by Paula at bar. Spent the night with her. (Set up future brain control episode.) | ||
Paula was an agent for the Majestic 12, and they had a plan to attack with their aliens, UFOs, etc. to destroy Bethany Anne.Paula is a were leopard, will be with 20 person group up to space to delay/destroy Pods that would come to help Bethany Anne. 20 men take off for first suicide mission into space.Was the lady in the Beefsteak Calendar pictures who had wanted to kill the Guards. | Paula was an agent for the Majestic 12, and they had a plan to attack with their aliens, UFOs, etc. to destroy Bethany Anne.Paula is a were leopard, will be with 20 person group up to space to delay/destroy Pods that would come to help Bethany Anne. 20 men take off for first suicide mission into space.Was the lady in the Beefsteak Calendar pictures who had wanted to kill the Guards. | ||
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===Chinese fighting against Leopard Empress=== | ===Chinese fighting against Leopard Empress=== | ||
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Jian, Zho, Zi responsible for killing 12 were leopards in forests. Had caused cats so much loss, that attacks were getting fewer. Chinese had called them in to attack a company who belonged to TQB. They didn’t want to do it, and went to the location to warn them. Jian discovered to have Clan heritage, but didn't believe in it. Chinese enter building, are attacked by Peter (Pricolici) and Stephen (Vampire).as well as other Guards. Peter shot twice. Killed many, captured many, flew trucks up to ship.Commanding officer lost contact with them, had two empty transport trucks delivered to him, empty, at airport on his base.They were surprised to find Stephen, Peter, et al ready for the fight. 3 decide to fight, and go with them back to ArchAngel | Jian, Zho, Zi responsible for killing 12 were leopards in forests. Had caused cats so much loss, that attacks were getting fewer. Chinese had called them in to attack a company who belonged to TQB. They didn’t want to do it, and went to the location to warn them. Jian discovered to have Clan heritage, but didn't believe in it. Chinese enter building, are attacked by Peter (Pricolici) and Stephen (Vampire).as well as other Guards. Peter shot twice. Killed many, captured many, flew trucks up to ship.Commanding officer lost contact with them, had two empty transport trucks delivered to him, empty, at airport on his base.They were surprised to find Stephen, Peter, et al ready for the fight. 3 decide to fight, and go with them back to ArchAngel | ||
===Yollins First Yollin Mercenary Group=== | ===Yollins First Yollin Mercenary Group=== | ||
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Yollins bored, want to join Bethany Anne in taking out Majestic 12 base in New Mexico. Formed group, Kael-ven to lead. | Yollins bored, want to join Bethany Anne in taking out Majestic 12 base in New Mexico. Formed group, Kael-ven to lead. | ||
Yollins ready themselves, as part of the Guards, to stage a revolution, as they will be fighting against other Yollins. | Yollins ready themselves, as part of the Guards, to stage a revolution, as they will be fighting against other Yollins. | ||
===Anna Elizabeth Hauser=== | ===Anna Elizabeth Hauser=== | ||
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Hired by Bethany Anne as one of her personal assistants. | Hired by Bethany Anne as one of her personal assistants. | ||
===Giannini and Sia=== | ===Giannini and Sia=== | ||
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Giannini and Sia decide to go into space | Giannini and Sia decide to go into space | ||
===Kael-ven and Bethany Anne talk=== | ===Kael-ven and Bethany Anne talk=== | ||
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Kael-ven, with the agreement of all of his people, ask for TQB’s help in a Revolution. Yoll? | Kael-ven, with the agreement of all of his people, ask for TQB’s help in a Revolution. Yoll? | ||
===Meredith Reynolds about to Enter the Gate=== | ===Meredith Reynolds about to Enter the Gate=== | ||
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Bethany Anne and Maris Orsitsch discuss Bethany Anne’s newest problem, not enough toilet paper, the ways it is purchased and delivered. | Bethany Anne and Maris Orsitsch discuss Bethany Anne’s newest problem, not enough toilet paper, the ways it is purchased and delivered. | ||
===Celebration in All Guns Blazing; Going Away Party=== | ===Celebration in All Guns Blazing; Going Away Party=== | ||
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Yearly celebration of Everglades event, where stories of the past were re-told to the amazement of the present and the future. Everglades story, others. Many pages of detail on Bar. | Yearly celebration of Everglades event, where stories of the past were re-told to the amazement of the present and the future. Everglades story, others. Many pages of detail on Bar. | ||
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===Bethany Anne's Indoctrination speech to Emmigrants=== | ===Bethany Anne's Indoctrination speech to Emmigrants=== | ||
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This is a speech Bethany Anne gave over 3000 wanna-bee space emigrants, on Meredith Reynolds, telling them why the Etheric Empire was formed (to give the Earth options as to its future), and the conditions under which they would be living, working. Goes on for several; pages, quite detailed. Better to read in original. People would still be returned to Earth, if they wished, as long as they chose to go back before the ships went through the Gate. | This is a speech Bethany Anne gave over 3000 wanna-bee space emigrants, on Meredith Reynolds, telling them why the Etheric Empire was formed (to give the Earth options as to its future), and the conditions under which they would be living, working. Goes on for several; pages, quite detailed. Better to read in original. People would still be returned to Earth, if they wished, as long as they chose to go back before the ships went through the Gate. |
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Contents
- 1 Dulce Lake, NM; Base for Majestic 12
- 2 Tabitha in New York
- 3 Antarctic Expedition Operation Highjump
- 4 TQB and the United Nations Org.
- 5 Project Gauntlet reviewed
- 6 Mr. President calls; G’laxix Sphaea fired on
- 7 Arti-Sun powered up
- 8 Were Leopard meets David
- 9 Chinese fighting against Leopard Empress
- 10 Yollins First Yollin Mercenary Group
- 11 Anna Elizabeth Hauser
- 12 Giannini and Sia
- 13 Kael-ven and Bethany Anne talk
- 14 Meredith Reynolds about to Enter the Gate
- 15 Celebration in All Guns Blazing; Going Away Party
- 16 Bethany Anne's Indoctrination speech to Emmigrants
Prologue to Book 14, Don't Cross This Line : “Push the command out to my people. We aren’t taking any more shit from anyone on Earth. The Etheric Empire has officially had fucking enough, thank you very much. Make sure the captains of the fleet know that weapons are hot. I’m not taking another bullshit move like they just pulled. Any country tries that again, and I want them to level something important." This was Bethany Anne's final statement to her Empire and to Earth just 48 hours before her Empire transversed the Annex Gate. Frank Kurns, as author, leaves extensive notes in the Prologue, to be read for a better understanding of the contents of this book.
Dulce Lake, NM; Base for Majestic 12
Chapter 01
Chapter 07
Chapter 11
Chapter 15
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 25
David Dennison set up for Bethany Anne's Assassination
Base of the Majestic 12. Patrick Brown and Dr. Eva Hocks meet with Ztopik, Leader of Aliens there, Ztopik. "I wish Dr. Abesemmins to come down here, and then go on this trip with the American government to Schwabenland to speak with Maria Orsitsch. He will ask certain questions, and depending on how she replies, I will know if we have a problem.” Looking for the name "Kurtherians". Tabitha had found trail to base in New Mexico (From visit to Michael's house, in N.Y.)
Adam found huge cave system, sent mosquito drones in to map 2000 sq. mile area, found base.
Tabitha waits in mansion in Boston for three to show up. (Barnabas gave her the address.) Three men bluff, insult. Tabitha calls Bethany Anne to meet, finish them off. She does, paralyzing them with fright until they die.
David, Mr. Pres.’s security guard, approached by Paula at bar. Spent the night with her. (Set up future brain control episode.)Paula was an agent for the Majestic 12, and they had a plan to attack with their aliens, UFOs, etc. to destroy Bethany Anne. Belgium: Hired strong thugs to attack TQB, two groups (20, 80).20 to provide distraction, 80 to take on TQB. Was the lady in the Beefsteak Calendar pictures who had wanted to kill the Guards.Paula is a were leopard, will be with 20 person group up to space. 20 men take off for first suicide mission into space.
Ztopik receives report on failed missions.
Bethany Anne suits up to attack. (Skinsuit, then armor.) Unknown factors make this more dangerous, as UFO advanced technology unknown to government, or rest of the world.
20 container-sized ships above UFO Base, NORAD could not see them because of anti-radar coating. ArchAngel 300 miles above base. Front entrance defended by explosive chemicals (alien). Ships land, all disembark, plan how to approach Base. From underground. Bethany Anne, armored Guards first,Pricolici second, Yollin Mercenaries third, Were Guardians fourth. To approach from lower levels, from caves.Weres, approaching from underground caves, smell out chemicals, another explosive trap in front of them. Detour.
Patrick and Ztopik watching approach. Lasers useless. Ztopik will send out his Grays to support humans in fight .Bethany Anne changing tactics. Wants Yollins in first, then Guards.Ztopik sends out Grays to attack Yollins with debilitation devices on Maximum power, to kill. Bethany Anne warned “WE HAVE ALIENS!” as Grays attacked. One Yollin had forged ahead, was attacked and shot by Gray. Right arm disintegrated.
Bethany Anne and Guards dropped from ceiling onto Grays, killed all 6, dropped their weapons into Etheric.
Pods cannot land, as something messing up their computer. Killed humans planting explosives in elevator shaft
Bethany Anne takes Kiel into Etheric transfer with her. Back to Etheric, found way to Control Room. Patrick pulls out his Zeta weapon, ready for attack. Kiel shot most in room, Bethany Anne did the rest, including Patrick. Learn of science room filled with experimental human/aliens. Have to fight through them.
Bethany Anne finds science lab. She and Guards kill all experimental animals, come to last one, with Ztopik standing beside cage. A Zhool’tai’ch, a cross between a crocodile and an orangutan. 15’ tall. Bethany Anne keeps walking toward Ztopik, through the beast, which her Guards destroy, but Ztopik stops her with mental commands of The Master. TOM saves her, releasing her from the mental freeze. “I AM KURTHERIAN, AND YOU ARE MY BITCH!
Attack successful
Paula returned to Dulce Lake Base, found it deserted. Walks up to door, enters, and is demolished by the explosive traps left by the Majestic 12.
Tabitha in New York
Chapter 01
Chapter 06
Tabitha beat up 5 thugs who tried to rape her, and threw them in a dumpster.
Detective Theodor Jameson checks in with her about it. Tabitha stops a purse snatching while with Ted, goes away. Ted disappointed.
Antarctic Expedition Operation Highjump
Chapter 01
Chapter 02
Chapter 05
Chapter 11
Dr. Abesemmins, as a part of USA group (12), invited to Schwabenland to form U. N. alliance with them, share technology.
Base had been brought on-line, comfortable. Barnabas, as leader of the Queen’s Rangers, asks to audit the meeting, looking for people he and Bethany Anne had not yet caught up with. Dr. Abesemmins asked Maria Orsitch if she had heard of Kurtherians. No. A lead for Barnabas, as he was blocked from reading Dr. A's mind.
Barnabas explains that Thule group not as important as group thought, and nothing there important to Etheric Empire. Maria also sees WWIII coming, and doesn’t want to be around. Asks Barnabas to ask Bethany Anne if the Thule group could come into space with them, even if the Thules give the Germans core concepts about gravitic drives. Bethany Anne will have Frank call Maria to discuss ramifications.
Created in WWII. Closing now, to fight another war, in space. All nine wanted to go to space, not stay in Germany.
TQB and the United Nations Org.
Chapter 02
Chinese Ambassador Zhou leads UN delegation to think that TQB must pay for all of the intelligent people they have “stolen” from the earth’s countries.
Project Gauntlet reviewed
Chapter 03
Project Gauntlet is for the design of a set of armor for both humans (male and female) and humanoids, which can be easily donned. Can control Pricolici if they become difficult. Authorized by Bethany Anne at an All Guns Blazing get-together.
Mr. President calls; G’laxix Sphaea fired on
Chapter 04
Chapter 20
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Mr. President requests and sets up meeting in Belgium for Bethany Anne & world powers to negotiate, to try to make peace one more time. (TQB had not been getting along with new US President, since day one.) New President calls Mr. President, confirms Bethany Anne's attendance at the Belgium Conference
Mr. President and family disappear. Government security find them gone, no cars missing. (With Bethany Anne)
President and Ambassadors sign agreement Ambassador Zhou brought forth. US Ambassador kept “Pen of Destruction, as it would be valuable in the future! Location of G’laxix Sphaea over Japan noted, will wait for it to move before submarine fired ballistic missile at it. Cloaking, shields, defensive kinetic missile intercepted, exploded missile before it could reach ship.
Letter pinned on desk of President of US. LEAVE US THE FUCK ALONE, or… Queen Bethany Anne, Etheric Empire Queen Bitch
Arti-Sun powered up
Chapter 04
For three years TQB (Stephanie Yamauchi and Kevin Mc Coullagh) has been excavating the inside of a massive asteroid, to form a major living area/docks/space station for the Empire. That is now almost finished, and the lighting system is being powered up for the first time. Connected to the Etheric as its energy source. No UEFs anticipated (Unexpected Etheric Fluctuations). New Yollin drilling machines worked extremely well in the task.
Were Leopard meets David
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
David, Mr. Pres.’s security guard, approached by Paula at bar. Spent the night with her. (Set up future brain control episode.) Paula was an agent for the Majestic 12, and they had a plan to attack with their aliens, UFOs, etc. to destroy Bethany Anne.Paula is a were leopard, will be with 20 person group up to space to delay/destroy Pods that would come to help Bethany Anne. 20 men take off for first suicide mission into space.Was the lady in the Beefsteak Calendar pictures who had wanted to kill the Guards.
Belgium: Abdullah, Muslim leader of group to assassinate Bethany Anne, American ex-President, and other, talks with Paula. Land forces, SAMs in the air, with tracking ability to find Bethany Anne’s pods and destroy them before they can help. ($22.5 million on her head. 14/15) John Grimes picks up Anna Elizabeth Hauser, to attend Negotiations Event. Anna wants to go into space with BA.
Terrorists attack party.Bethany Anne shot in back by David, Mr. Pres.’s security guard.
5 Black Eagles approaching, fired on and chased off by 12 surface to air missiles, which followed them.
Bethany Anne turns Vamp, attacks and kills David, attacks other terrorists with balls of fire, also spreading fear waves. John spread fear waves in front of hotel. Bethany Anne and John clean up terrorists
On ArchAngel, missives deployed to locations that sent missiles.Meredith Reynolds under attack. Gravitic shields raised, shut down mag trains, lower blast shields between dock and In-World. Attackers see Big glass space window, and send manned suicide missives there for first penetration. Marcus and William bet on that. Attacking ship destroyed, suicide missives destroyed. Marcus, William, and Bobcat moon the last 3 incoming missives. Gabrielle and Bellatrix join them.
Mr. President returned home, Anna up on ArchAngel, Bethany Anne. Paula distraught over loss of all, calls Patrick to tell him news, wants to disappear so as not to get caught in drag-net coming to the neighborhood. Jennifer (were wolf), tracks strange scent, one that doesn’t belong. Paula escapes.
Bethany Anne goes into Etheric to retrieve David’s body, apologize to it for reacting so violently, and not mind reading him to see what might have been wrong.
Chinese fighting against Leopard Empress
Chapter 09
Chapter 10
Jian, Zho, Zi responsible for killing 12 were leopards in forests. Had caused cats so much loss, that attacks were getting fewer. Chinese had called them in to attack a company who belonged to TQB. They didn’t want to do it, and went to the location to warn them. Jian discovered to have Clan heritage, but didn't believe in it. Chinese enter building, are attacked by Peter (Pricolici) and Stephen (Vampire).as well as other Guards. Peter shot twice. Killed many, captured many, flew trucks up to ship.Commanding officer lost contact with them, had two empty transport trucks delivered to him, empty, at airport on his base.They were surprised to find Stephen, Peter, et al ready for the fight. 3 decide to fight, and go with them back to ArchAngel
Yollins First Yollin Mercenary Group
Chapter 12
Chapter 20
Yollins bored, want to join Bethany Anne in taking out Majestic 12 base in New Mexico. Formed group, Kael-ven to lead. Yollins ready themselves, as part of the Guards, to stage a revolution, as they will be fighting against other Yollins.
Anna Elizabeth Hauser
Chapter 20
Hired by Bethany Anne as one of her personal assistants.
Giannini and Sia
Chapter 25
Giannini and Sia decide to go into space
Kael-ven and Bethany Anne talk
Chapter 25
Kael-ven, with the agreement of all of his people, ask for TQB’s help in a Revolution. Yoll?
Meredith Reynolds about to Enter the Gate
TKG15 Never Submit/01
Bethany Anne and Maris Orsitsch discuss Bethany Anne’s newest problem, not enough toilet paper, the ways it is purchased and delivered.
Celebration in All Guns Blazing; Going Away Party
Chapter 10
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Yearly celebration of Everglades event, where stories of the past were re-told to the amazement of the present and the future. Everglades story, others. Many pages of detail on Bar.
Yuko, Akio, and all others go toi Bar for Going Away Party. Bethany Anne gives Akio her Katana sword and sheath, to remember her by, ADAM give Yuko a special present. Bethany Anne takes Yuko to her suite, brings ADAM online, and presents Yuko with ADAM's present, an android, to help her/keep her company, be in contact with ADAM. Yuko names it Eve, and assigns a feminine personality. (Many pages of detail) Bethany Anne also gives Yuko instructions on what she would like to see happen, and her expectations.
Bethany Anne's Indoctrination speech to Emmigrants
Chapter 07
This is a speech Bethany Anne gave over 3000 wanna-bee space emigrants, on Meredith Reynolds, telling them why the Etheric Empire was formed (to give the Earth options as to its future), and the conditions under which they would be living, working. Goes on for several; pages, quite detailed. Better to read in original. People would still be returned to Earth, if they wished, as long as they chose to go back before the ships went through the Gate.