Xe'ls, Dr. Jackson and others in “Unfinished Business”

Tekaya, destroy this place!

Wait! You promised to listen.

What they don't know won't hurt them. Isn't that what your leaders said? Their word means nothing!

As would mine! I gave my word to this one [indicates Jackson] so we could save you.

Very well. I am listening but nothing might sway me from punishing you.

For what? Showing Tonane who you really are? You've been posing as their gods for crying out loud.

Is that truly what you believe we do? When we drove away the Goa'uld a hundred years ago, we posed as their Spirits to guide and protect them without interferring. And now...

You have disrupted the harmony between us. In time, they will learn to fear us, take the key, and forge weapons against us.

No. Tonane's people are from this world. Even now they value the natural world above technology.

Trust them. You shouldn't be posing as their gods.

That still doesn't erase the second transgression.

Fine. I give you my word. We will not try to mine the metal.

Even if we could take your word, your superiors will not be swayed by your oath.

Then don't take my word for it. Shut down your Stargate. That way, no one can come to your world unless you allow it.

(Looking at Xe'ls) Star travel is useless to us. Let's shut down the gate. Our friend Tonane is wise, as is our friend Jack.

And so he is.