figs_sg1_rec: (daniel fron freeze)
Rec Category: Sam and Daniel friendship

Categories: Sam, Daniel, angst, episode related, five things
Warnings: none
Author's Journal: [personal profile] stringertheory
Author's Website: [archiveofourown.org profile] stringertheory
Link: What Can Be Untied

Why This Must Be Read: Stringertheory writes the loveliest gen fic, and I've recommended many of her stories in the past. Now that she's moving her fics to AO3, I have an excellent excuse to rec yet another one!

This is a wonderful five things of Sam and Daniel friendship, at the canon points when thing were sharp-edged and difficult. It's wonderful to see their mutual honesty and faith in one another. An intelligent, thoughtful read.

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figs_sg1_rec: (sam major carter)
Rec Category: Sam and Daniel friendship

Categories: humor, five things
Warnings: none
Author's Journal: unknown
Author's Website: [archiveofourown.org profile] deltatime
Link: With Difference and Some Brilliance

Why This Must Be Read: One of my favorite aspects of Sam and Daniel's friendship is how well they click with one another. And as this lovely five things shows, what looks like romance to outsiders can be something much deeper and closer and still be wonderfully gen - even when they try the ship thing instead. :)



"Tell you what, I'll go to the wedding as your arm candy if you go to the Museum of Natural History with me and count the things in the Egyptian Mummies exhibit that actually belong here."
figs_sg1_rec: (humor)
Rec Category: Samantha Carter
Categories: Sam and Daniel friendship, Sam and Janet friendship, humor, ep related
Warnings: none
Author's Journal: [personal profile] sg_wonderland
Author's Website: sg_wonderland at AO3
Link: Aim High

Why This Must Be Read: This wicked little ficlet is oh, so satisfying, as Janet (and Sam, and Jack...) offer a little payback to some loudmouthed flyboys who don't think a woman is worth their time as an instructor.

This is a great coda to Fragile Balance, and hurray for friendship!


“Did you shoot them?” He asked hopefully.

“No, I felt like it though.”
figs_sg1_rec: (humor)
Rec Category: Crossover
Characters: Samantha Carter, Jack O'Neill, Daniel Jackson, Thor (ish)
Categories: humor, Jack and Daniel friendship, Sam and Daniel friendship
Warnings: crossover with Avengers
Author's Journal: [personal profile] tallulah_rasa
Author's Website: tallulah_rasa at AO3
Link: If I Had a Hammer

Why This Must Be Read: Post S10: Sam, Daniel, Jack, and Thor!

...No, that Thor.

A gleeful little crossover, sparkling with classic Tallulah Rasa dialogue and snark and friendship. Smile-inducing!

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figs_sg1_rec: (daniel fron freeze)
Rec Category: Five things
Characters: Daniel Jackson, Jack O'Neill, Teal'c, Samantha Carter, General Hammond, multiple friendships, angst, episode related, hurt/comfort
Warnings: references to canonical character deaths
Author's Journal: [personal profile] rachel500
Author's Website: Rachel500 at AO3
Link: Every Darkness Has a Light

Why This Must Be Read: The summary of this is "five times Daniel sat alone in a dark room," but in reality, it's "five times Daniel tried to sit alone in a dark room, until someone rescued him." And it's truly lovely, as five different depressing, dark moments that Daniel canonically suffered are mitigated and consoled by various friends. I love how the choice of each person so fits the situation. A very warming read.

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figs_sg1_rec: (fanfic fix)
Rec Category: Sam and Daniel friendship
Characters: Sam, Daniel, character study, ep related, angst
Warnings: none
Author's Journal: [personal profile] sixbeforelunch
Author's Website: sixbforelunch at AO3
Link: expert only at unspeakable things

Why This Must Be Read: In the wake of Need, Daniel has to repair the friendships and relationships he broke while under the influence of the sarcophagus. In this beautiful story, Daniel musters the courage to heal his friendship with Sam - over overpriced coffee, quiet confessions, and the unspoken bond the two of them share.

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figs_sg1_rec: (team patch by paxm)
Rec Category: Outsider POV
Categories: Bill Lee, Daniel, drama, angst, hurt/comfort, team, friendship, Janet
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: [personal profile] sg1jb
Author's Website: Jb at AO3
Link: Getting to Know You

Why This Must Be Read: This fantastic exploration of the Bill Lee's first encounter with SG-1 - and, particularly, Daniel - is not only a gripping story, but also a wonderful outsider POV of team friendship. I love the way Bill tries to understand the dynamics of Sam and Jack and Daniel's interactions with one another, and how so much goes over his head even as the reader comprehends SG-1's unique closeness. Add typical Jb drama and tension, and you've got a long, engrossing story of SG-1 at its best.

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figs_sg1_rec: (fic rec)
Rec Category: Daniel Jackson
Categories: team, friendship
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: [profile] ami_ven
Author's Website: ami_ven at AO3
Link: Memories

Why This Must Be Read: It's early Season Seven, with a still mostly amnesiac Daniel...

Team love!

Daniel friendship love!

...Why are you still here? :)


“Who taught you how to drive?” he asked, as Teal’c made a perfect three-point turn back into traffic.

“You did,” said Teal’c, and Daniel smiled, remembering only a little, but enough to count.
figs_sg1_rec: (daniel fron freeze)
Rec Category: Sam and Daniel friendship
Categories: angst, character study, (emotional) hurt/comfort
Warnings: typical Ori atrocities
Author on LJ: [profile] tarimanveri
Author's Website: Tarimanver at AO3
Link: And Leaves the World to Darkness

Why This Must Be Read: Sometimes SG-1 loses, and sometimes it's the fault of individual choices. Luckily, Daniel has Sam to help pick up the pieces afterwards.

This is bleak and bittersweet, as Sam and Daniel, with perfect characterization, face their failures and the desperate need to just keep going. It's not a happy fic, but it rings all too true and is well worth the read.


Sam is too tired to think that far ahead. When she gets back to earth she’s going to hug Cassie extra hard for the little girl she couldn’t save, and she’ll think of the grave she and Daniel covered with grass in its green and quiet clearing, and she’ll appreciate the closure it’s given her. Then she’ll get on with the fight, whatever it brings.
figs_sg1_rec: (fanfic fix)
Rec Category: Daniel Jackson
Categories: Sam and Daniel friendship, Daniel and Vala friendship, character study, episode related, angst
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: [profile] unabashedbird
Author's Website: Unabashed Bird on AO3
Link: Remind Me of Swimming

Why This Must Be Read: This is a beautiful exploration of Daniel's relationship with music and people over the years, arcing from pre-series to post-series. From Sha're to Sam to Sarah Gardener to Cassie to Vala, Daniel's musical skills and his willingness to play are deeply affected by the people and events in his life. I especially like how the author leaves the color of the goggles to the reader's discretion, especially with Vala: read this as friendship or pre-ship, and it all works wonderfully!

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figs_sg1_rec: (sam is reading)
Rec Category: Samantha Carter
Categories: Jack and Sam friendship, Sam and Daniel friendship, angst, drama, character study
Warnings: adult themes
Author on LJ: [personal profile] isawet
Author's Website: isawet at AO3
Link: the cold hard equation

Why This Must Be Read: I love best the episodes when SG-1 has to grapple with difficult, shades-of-grey situations. In this heartbreaking story, Sam has to deal with a problem with an impossible solution which she nonetheless needs to make.

I love Sam's courage here, Jack's unremitting strength, Daniel's gentle support, the general competence of just about everyone, and the inevitable choice. Painfully, powerfully good.

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figs_sg1_rec: (humor)
Rec Category: Humor
Categories: Sam, Jack, Daniel, team, friendship
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: [personal profile] tallulah_rasa
Author's Website: Tallulah Rasa at AO3
Link: The Only Constant

Why This Must Be Read: Delightful teamy goodness from the wonderful Tallulah Rasa!

...You're not still here, are you? :)

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figs_sg1_rec: (sam is reading)
Rec Category: Sam and Daniel friendship
Categories: ep related, angst, character study
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: [personal profile] randomfreshink
Author's Website: SG-1 tag
Link: Not the Same, and Yet...

Why This Must Be Read: Sam is struggling with questions of existential angst in the midst of Point of View, but Daniel is ready to help her through it.

This is Sam and Daniel friendship at its best: understanding one another, willing to listen, ready to challenge. A truly lovely, thoughtful read.

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figs_sg1_rec: (sam is reading)
Rec Category: Episode Related
Categories: Sam, friendship, team
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: unknown
Author's Website: MidKnightRider at AO3
Link: One of the Guys (wrong link before - fixed now!)

Why This Must Be Read: In the wake of Jolinar's death, the guys try to find a way to cheer Sam a little. They are adorably clueless :) but with a little help from Janet, they get it right.

Sweet Jack and Daniel interaction with Teal'c prominently on the sidelines, then a really lovely denouement in an ice cream parlor. Classic style SG-1!

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figs_sg1_rec: (sam is reading)
Rec Category: Sam and Daniel friendship
Categories: team, AU, humor, character study, apocafic, angst
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: [profile] fridayschild85
Author's Website: fan fiction tag
Link: It's Not The End Of The World, But You Can See It From There

Why This Must Be Read: This is Sam and Daniel friendship, playing effortless backup to each other both physcially and emotionally, with an added touch of teamy goodness and an unexpected darkly humorous twist. What's not to love?

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figs_sg1_rec: (team patch by paxm)
Rec Category: Episode Related
Categories: Daniel, friendship, angst, team
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: [personal profile] jdjunkie
Author's Website: JDJunkie at AO3
Link: H is for Holding On

Why This Must Be Read: Bookmark this poignant, powerful story for the next time you want to read an episode tag to Meridian that is angsty and friendshippy and teamy, with just the smallest promise of the comfort of togetherness for Sam and Jack and Teal'c in the wake of losing Daniel...

Oh, who am I kidding? Go and read it right now. :)

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figs_sg1_rec: (team patch by paxm)
Rec Category: Episode Related
Categories: Daniel, friendship, team, angst, character study
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: [personal profile] jdjunkie
Author's Website: jdjunkie at AO3
Link: Andante

Why This Must Be Read: Classic-style fic as Jack tries to get the team back into the swing of things, post-FIAD. Daniel isn't really helping, but teamy goodness and solid friendship can always work wonders...

A good, thoughtful look at Daniel and his interactions with the team - and his memories of Sha're.

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figs_sg1_rec: (sam is reading)
Rec Category: Sam and Daniel friendship
Categories: Jack, Teal'c, humor, team
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: [personal profile] lokei
Author's Website: lokei at AO3
Link: Accidentally on Purpose

Why This Must Be Read: Jack just knowsthat the Wonder Twins wind him up on purpose. In this fun fic, he imagines a few possible scenarios...

If you enjoy team with an extra dose of Sam and Daniel friendship, this story is definitely for you!

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figs_sg1_rec: (sam is reading)
Rec Category: Ronon Dex
Categories: SGA, Daniel, Sam, Sam and Daniel friendship, humor, drama, character study
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: [profile] annerbhp
Author's Website: Fic Master List
Link: Cliff Diving for Dummies and Eclipse

Why This Must Be Read: Here are two short gems of Ronon fic during the Sam-in-command era: one light-hearted ficlet with Daniel, and one more serious fic with Sam. Even a non-SGA fan like me can enjoy these, so if you're a Ronon fan at all, you're sure to love them!

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figs_sg1_rec: (daniel mortal peril)
Rec Category: Sam and Daniel friendship
Categories: drama, angst, hurt/comfort, team
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: [personal profile] sg1jb
Author's Website: Jb at AO3
Link: Depth Perception

Why This Must Be Read: This is a real treat: a long, detailed drama in which Sam and Daniel struggle off-world, using one another's strengths and their unmistakable rapport as the Science Twins to get themselves - and a badly incapacitated Jack and Teal'c - safely back home again. You'll devour this story and enjoy every minute of it!

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figs_sg1_rec: (team patch by paxm)
Rec Category: Team
Categories: friendship, humor
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: [personal profile] smg01
Author's Website: Fanwork Listing
Link: Team's Night Out

Why This Must Be Read: Classic team goes bowling = friendship, humor, Teal'c pwnage, and sheer GLEE!
figs_sg1_rec: (sam is reading)
Rec Category: Samantha Carter
Categories: Sam and Daniel friendship, drama, team, character study
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: [personal profile] magibrain
Author's Website: Magistrate at AO3
Link: A Long Drawn-Out Breath and an Impossible Sky

Why This Must Be Read: This fic is gorgeous and twisty and almost lyrical as Sam struggles with alien perceptions and tries to make sense out her altered state. Fantastic Wonder Twins interaction, lovely teamy goodness bits, and Sam in all her quintissential Samness. A deep, thoughtful read that just echoes with the wonder of the Stargate, and Sam herself.


Daniel leaned forward. "One of the defining characteristics of sentience is the ability to create complex maps of signification and meaning. And these – they don't arise, fully-formed, out of the natural order of things. They're arbitrary. Inherently, the ways in which we map meaning has no meaning."

For a second, that made a horrible amount of sense. She rested her palms on her knees, tried not to let her fingers curl inward. "So I'm losing sentience."

"What?" Daniel seemed surprised. Hell if she knew. Hell if she could tell anything. "No, Sam, your perception is shifting. You said yourself, it seemed to mean something."

"It all means something," she said.

Daniel took her hand and put it within his.
figs_sg1_rec: (sam is reading)
Rec Category: Sam
Categories: multiple friendships, multiple seasons, five things
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: [personal profile] missparker
Author's Website: missparker at AO3
Link: Only Held by Gravity

Why This Must Be Read: This is a fic of joy -- Sam's friendship and closeness with each member of her team in turn, plus Jacob. Vala and Jack are the only ones missing here (and from the summary, Jack's omission seems deliberate, although a casual reference to that friendship is also included.) But you'll love the way each aspect of Sam is highlighted by her various friendships, and it will be impossible to read this without a smile on your face.

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figs_sg1_rec: (sam daniel wondertwins)
Rec Category: Sam and Daniel friendship
Categories: Sam and Daniel friendship, humor
Warnings: none
Author on LJ: [profile] draegonhawke
Author's Website: magistrate at AO3
Link: Hair Products

Why This Must Be Read: This sweet, charming off-world ficlet gives new meaning to the term "hair products" as Sam and Daniel contemplate some unexpected gifts. Interesting world-building and perfect characterization will leave you with a smile on your face... and just possibly explain some late S2 changes in hairstyles, too!


"Please tell me this isn't an economy here," Sam said.

Daniel turned over the watchband. "I... hope it's more likely to be a status symbol. Possibly a mark of friendship. I'm kinda hoping it's not a marker of intimacy."
figs_sg1_rec: (sam is reading)
Rec Category: Sam and Daniel friendship
Categories: Sam and Daniel friendship, Sam, Daniel, team, Cassie, Janet, five things, angst, humor, ep related
Warnings: slight reference to canon pairing and AU canon pairing
Author on LJ: [personal profile] lolmac
Author's Website: [community profile] bethinexile
Link: Well, That Was Awkward

Why This Must Be Read: Beth takes that grand old cliche -- "two members of the team have to pretend to be married" -- and turns it into a delightful five things that ranges from teamy to funny to poignant and back again. You'll love the ease of their friendship, the cameos from Cassie and Janet and George, the Jack-in-command and Teal'c-at-his-most-awesome -- and most of all, Sam and Daniel!

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