From a planet called Chulak and a former soldier of the Goa'uld, Teal'c saved SG-1 on its first mission to another planet after they were captured by Apophis. Due to helping SG-1 escape, he now is a member of SG-1 and works with the Nameless Lands in their fight against the Goa'uld. Branded as a Shol'vah, he is the most wanted man in the galaxy.