Ascension Research Lab

"The Ancients were researching ascension."

- Rodney McKay

The Ascension lab was a laboratory located in Atlantis. Shortly after the Atlantis Expedition arrived, it was accidentally discovered by Jinto when he activated a transporter. While trapped there, he also deactivated a containment device, which released an energy creature being held for observation. This lab was the first sign that the Ancients may not have naturally reached ascension, but did so through evolutionary intervention.