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+ | '''Mini-drones''', as the name implies, are a miniaturized version of the [[drone weapon]] technology developed by the [[Ancient]]s. They function in much the same way as the larger version, but were designed as an anti-personnel weapon. They were created by the [[Lantean]]s during their time in the [[Pegasus]] [[Galaxy]]. |
==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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| + | Mini-drone research was limited to a single planet in the Pegasus galaxy. Though the details of the research facility were stored in the [[Atlantis database]], its location eluded the [[Atlantis expedition]] until they stumbled upon it by accident. |
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| − | One planet within the Pegasus Galaxy served as a testing facility for drone technology that was used by the Lanteans to create a series of miniature anti-infantry drones. These devices were controlled by the thoughts of the wearer of a pendant that served as a key to a control interface similar to a [[Control chair#Ancient uses|control chair]]. |
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+ | [[File:Amuletactivation.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Mini-drones are controlled through an amulet by inputting mental commands via the [[Ancient Technology Activation gene|ATA gene]].]] |
| + | Mini-drones operate on the same basic principle as larger drones do. They are enveloped in a powerful energy shield which allows them to burrow through virtually anything, then perforate the target to destroy it. The power requirements of mini-drones are unknown; however, the testing site has been active and continuously powering groups of mini-drones for over 10,000 years with no mention of a power drain. They are controlled through the use of a neural interface connected to a hand scanner rather than a [[Control chair#Ancient uses|control chair]], which requires the use of an additional key in the form of a pendant in order to operate it. |
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| + | Multiple drones will swarm any potential targets, then move on. This version of the technology has the ability to detect the [[Ancient Technology Activation gene]], and will register any who have it as friendly. Though mini-drones behave in much the same manner as regular drones, they have unique behaviors due to their anti-personnel design. Unlike regular drones, which remain inactive until needed, mini-drones fly in a constant search pattern unless otherwise instructed, protecting their designated territory from intruders. It appears that only a small amount of mini-drones perform this function, since at least some of the [[Genii]] managed to get past them. |
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| − | It is not known how mini-drones would have been used by the Ancients, seeing as how almost all of their battles with the Wraith took place in space, though they might have been used to prevent entry into Lantean structures as they could scan the genes of anyone within a small radius for the presence of the [[Ancient Technology Activation gene|ATA gene]] and avoid them as a target, preventing the mini-drones from attacking friendlies. They may also have been released into [[Wraith]] ships or structures to wipe out any guards while leaving the technology intact for study, or even deployed inside Lantean warships to circumvent raiding parties that managed to board the vessel. They are set to fly around an area in routine search patterns to locate any non-Lanteans. |
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| + | The testing planet is the only observed usage of mini-drones by the Lanteans, so it is unclear how they intended to implement them on a wide-scale. Their design and behavior suggests that they are meant for defense rather than offense, presumably to safeguard their ships and facilities from Wraith troops. {{Cite|ATL|Harmony (episode) {{!}} Harmony}} |
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| − | The power requirements of mini-drones are unknown, however they appear to have been constantly active for over 10,000 years with no signs of a ZPM. {{cite|ATL|Harmony}} |
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Revision as of 12:34, 13 October 2016
- "That would explain why the Genii looked like Swiss cheese: the mini-drones went right through ‘em."
- ―John Sheppard[src]
Mini-drones, as the name implies, are a miniaturized version of the drone weapon technology developed by the Ancients. They function in much the same way as the larger version, but were designed as an anti-personnel weapon. They were created by the Lanteans during their time in the Pegasus Galaxy.
Overview
Mini-drone research was limited to a single planet in the Pegasus galaxy. Though the details of the research facility were stored in the Atlantis database, its location eluded the Atlantis expedition until they stumbled upon it by accident.
Mini-drones are controlled through an amulet by inputting mental commands via the ATA gene.
Mini-drones operate on the same basic principle as larger drones do. They are enveloped in a powerful energy shield which allows them to burrow through virtually anything, then perforate the target to destroy it. The power requirements of mini-drones are unknown; however, the testing site has been active and continuously powering groups of mini-drones for over 10,000 years with no mention of a power drain. They are controlled through the use of a neural interface connected to a hand scanner rather than a control chair, which requires the use of an additional key in the form of a pendant in order to operate it.
Multiple drones will swarm any potential targets, then move on. This version of the technology has the ability to detect the Ancient Technology Activation gene, and will register any who have it as friendly. Though mini-drones behave in much the same manner as regular drones, they have unique behaviors due to their anti-personnel design. Unlike regular drones, which remain inactive until needed, mini-drones fly in a constant search pattern unless otherwise instructed, protecting their designated territory from intruders. It appears that only a small amount of mini-drones perform this function, since at least some of the Genii managed to get past them.
The testing planet is the only observed usage of mini-drones by the Lanteans, so it is unclear how they intended to implement them on a wide-scale. Their design and behavior suggests that they are meant for defense rather than offense, presumably to safeguard their ships and facilities from Wraith troops. (SGA: " Harmony")