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
The Omeyocan are "the enemy of my enemy" (the Goa'uld), but surprisingly, they are never seen or mentioned again in the series, leaving a major plot thread dangling for years.
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. [S3E21] Crystal Skull
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?
Bringing Nick to the SGC is the only way to save Daniel. Nick is the only one who can communicate with the "Giants" and convince them to return Daniel to our dimension. In the end, Nicholas Ballard chooses to stay
One of the most beloved comedic moments occurs when Teal'c, following Dr. Fraiser's orders, physically hauls a stubborn, recovering Jack O'Neill back onto his bed.
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 Nick is an eccentric archeologist living in a
While the rest of the team thinks Daniel has been vaporized or teleported, he has actually been shifted —he is invisible and intangible to everyone except Teal'c, whose Jaffa symbiote allows him to sense Daniel's presence. The Grandfather Connection