Stargate SG-1

Anubis's drones launch an assault on the Alpha site, leaving Jacob wounded and resulting in Carter being listed as missing in action. At the same time, the rift between the Jaffa and the Tok'ra becomes increasingly evident and more pronounced in the ongoing conflict.

Death Knell is a programme presented in the form of an episode. It belongs to the episode‑type format and fits within the wider series structure, delivering a concise, self‑contained narrative that advances the ongoing storyline. During the episode, Anubis’s autonomous drones launch an assault on the Alpha site. The sudden attack leaves Jacob seriously wounded, while Carter disappears and is declared missing in action. The hostile incursion creates immediate chaos, forcing the remaining personnel to contend with both the physical damage and the uncertainty surrounding Carter’s whereabouts. At the same time, the episode highlights a widening rift between two allied factions. Tensions become increasingly evident as the Jaffa and the Tok’ra begin to drift apart, their cooperation fraying under the pressure of recent events. Observers notice that the once‑solid partnership is now marked by distrust and divergent priorities. These developments combine to give the episode a sense of escalating conflict, both on the battlefield and within the allied groups. The audience is left with the aftermath of the drone strike, Jacob’s injury, Carter’s unexplained absence, and the clear sign that the unity between the Jaffa and the Tok’ra is eroding.