X-301 Interceptor

The X-301 Interceptor was the Tau'ri's first attempt at developing a space-based combat vessel capable of engaging the Goa'uld. Originally a Goa'uld Death Glider obtained during Apophis' failed attack on Earth, the craft was modified by technicians at Area 51 and equipped with an Earth-based fire control system and arsenal, while leaving its Goa'uld propulsion system intact.

Though initial trials proved successful, during a live-fire test flight the vehicle unexpectedly veered off course and carried its two-person crew, Colonel Jack O'Neill and Teal'c, into space — the result of a recall device installed by Apophis to punish any disloyalty by his followers. This rendered the craft unusable, stranding O'Neill and Teal'c in deep space until they could be rescued with the aid of the Tok'ra.


 * The X-301's fate following their recovery is unknown, though Earth would not have possessed the ability to retrieve it until the launch of the Prometheus two years later. In any case, the idea of creating a working vehicle by modifying alien spacecraft was abandoned in favor of entirely Earth-built vehicles such as the X-302.