The Tok'ra intercepted a transmission between Heru'ur and Apophis (then the two most powerful Goa'uld in the galaxy), who intended to meet. Though Heru'ur was ostensibly allied with the System Lords against Apophis, it seemed as though he was attempting to forge a deal with Apophis behind their backs. Such an alliance would prove too much for anyone in the galaxy to oppose, ultimately resulting in Apophis's complete domination over the entire galaxy. The Tok'ra representative Selmak formulated a plan with the Tau'ri, believing that that their best bet would be to attempt to sabotage the meeting, causing Heru'ur and Apophis to war against each other, decimating both armies and returning the balance of power to the System Lords, which for the time being would be preferable to one, all-powerf