The Joint Ruling Council is a fragile first step to peace in Langaran politics. After the destruction of Anubis' mothership in the atmosphere of Langara, a Joint Ruling Council was forged between the Kelownans, Tiranian, and the Andari Federation (the planet's three rival nation-states) to negotiate towards peace. The parties only agreed to this panel if Jonas Quinn represented Kelowna, having served with SG-1 in fighting the Goa'uld for the past year. (SG1: "Homecoming")