Wraith laboratory

Wraith laboratories were a type of outpost used by the Wraith.

Overview
These structures were large domed outposts that were established by the Wraith on planets. They were used as outposts through which scientific research was conducted either for use against another race or between rival hives. Door entrances allowed for entry into the facility while internal chambers contained Wraith transporters that allowed for personnel to move between various locations throughout the base. Internally, the doorways were similar to a Hive ship in that they contained certain corridors that held cocooned Humans that may either be for testing or for feeding.

Not all Wraith labs were large outposts. At least one type of laboratory was hidden within a mountain and made use of holographic genetically coded doorways that only allowed individuals with Wraith DNA through them.


 * This may be because the Wraith Scientist was undergoing illegal research which required him to work secretly which might have necessitated the use of a secret laboratory.

The larger outposts had the capacity to contain at least two Wraith darts for use against intruders that approach near the laboratory.

Known Outposts

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Power Relay Chamber
These locations were vital locations within the domed laboratory outposts of the Wraith. They served as a vital link in the power distribution grid of the facility. A well placed explosive in the power relay chamber was capable of causing a catastrophic chain reaction that can ultimately lead to the destruction of the facility.

Tyre told the First Atlantis Reconnaisance Team about the power relay chamber and they placed remote explosives in the room which were detonated by Tyre which destroyed the outpost.

Research Chamber
The primary purpose of the laboratories was for a means through which the Wraith could engage in scientific research. As such, they possessed special locations where new technology was created. These research chambers contained Wraith generated forcefields that were quite capable of capturing and holding a Replicator based lifeform.

An Asuran was trapped in the research chamber by the Wraith who attempted to upload a deactivation virus into the machine lifeform but found it to be resistant to it. They attempted to enlist the aid of Doctor Rodney McKay to reverse the changes he made in order to make the computer virus effective.

Interrogation Chamber
The laboratories contained a specific chamber where prisoners were held in a yellow web wall where they were trapped. In this state, a Wraith commander was given the chance to feed on the captive and return their life which slowly transforms them into a servant loyal to the Wraith hive.

Ronon Dex was left in one such chamber where he was tortured and given the Gift of Life which transformed him into a Wraith worshipper.

Holding Chamber
The larger domed shaped laboratories contained holding chambers where stunned humans or captured prisoners were placed. Similar to the holding chambers on the Hive ships and the cloning facility, these rooms contained a web shaped doorway that slid upwards to allow new prisoners entry or for them to leave it.

Colonel John Sheppard and his team were placed in this chamber when they were first betrayed by the Satedan Tyre. They were freed by a rescue team led by Colonel Samantha Carter. Later, Tyre apparently betrayed Colonel Sheppard again sending him into a holding chamber on another outpost but this was a ploy in order to drop the Wraith's guard