In the end, Nicholas Ballard chooses to stay behind with the aliens—the Omeyocan —to learn their knowledge and friendship, finally validating his life's work. Legacy and Trivia
Watching the episode, The Crystal Skull, right now. One of my Faves.
The episode kicks off when SG-1 discovers a massive Mayan-style pyramid on P7X-377. Inside, Daniel Jackson is drawn to a crystal skull that, upon eye contact, emits a blast of "lepton radiation."
The emotional core of the episode is Daniel’s relationship with his grandfather, . Nick is an eccentric archeologist living in a psychiatric institution because he claimed to have seen "Giant Aliens" through a similar skull in Belize decades earlier.
For a look at the episode's highlights and the mysterious atmosphere of the Mayan pyramid, check out this compilation: Crystal Skull - Stargate Season 3, Episode 21 Highlights breathofhathor TikTok• May 17, 2025
Since stayed with the giants, do you think he eventually ascended like Daniel, or do you think the SGC should have gone back to check on him?