Arthur Simms

United States Secretary of Defense during the first treaty with the Goa'uld and Earth. Simms originally visited Stargate Command in the President's stead to congratulate the troops on their successful extraction of SG-1 from Hathor, and her subsequent death. He commented that he eagerly awaited each report from the mountain like a child in anticipation of a bedtime story.

Simms's stay was extended when the Asgard Thor arrived, announcing that the System Lords were willing to make a treaty with Earth. In exchange for limiting Earth's development -- plus the immediate forfeiture of both Stargates -- Earth would be saved from Goa'uld attack. Simms remained to serve as the President's liaison during this period, and eventually reported that the commander-in-chief had agreed to the terms.

DETAILS

PLAYED BY - Michael David Simms
FIRST APPEARED - Fair Game

KEY EPISODE

Fair Game - Arthur Simms arrives at S.G.C. to congratulate troops and witness the dispensing of awards, but gets more than he bargained for when he discovers he must remain as a conduit for information between the President of the United States and the troops safeguarding the planet from Goa'uld attack.