Ancient technology

"...keep in mind this is the race that built the Stargates. They did everything big."

The technology of the Ancients is much more advanced then the Goa'uld, and the Wraith have yet produced, and will most likely remain so for at least several centuries. Through access to their knowledge and technology, the Tau'ri have gained considerable ground in keeping Earth safe from terrible oppressors and enemies.

Overview[]

By the time they ascended, prehistoric humans, known as the Ancients had gathered more knowledge than any other known race. Even now, that knowledge is far superior to that of the Goa'uld, and the Wraith. Only Asgard technology can compare and exceed in certain respects. Noted for its massive redundancies and the extensive use of Control crystals. Ancient technology is also the most resilient ever seen, remaining intact for millions of years without even minor signs of deterioration or degradation of performance.

Of all their technological creations the Stargates are their most famous, but they have developed devices as diverse and advanced as flying cities, beaming technology, solid holograms, zero-point power sources, devices capable of communicating over intergalactic distances in real time, and FTL travel without entering hyperspace. Much of their weapons technology was designed and used during their century-long war with the Wraith in the Pegasus galaxy.

As a safeguard, most Ancient technology constructed at least since the building of Atlantis requires the presence of a special gene to use, but in a large number of instances this gene is only required to activate it. In such cases, once active anyone can use the technology, regardless of whether or not they possess the gene. The only known instances where the ATA gene is required for continuous use are in important and potentially dangerous technologies, such as the control chair.

Known technology[]

External links[]

Ancient technology on Wikipedia