The technology used by the Wraith, while advanced compared to the Goa'uld, and the human civilizations of both the Milky Way and Pegasus galaxies, is much less advanced compared to the technologies of the Ancients, Asgard, Tau'ri, and that of the Ori.
Overview
Wraith technology is unique in that most of it has an organic base to it. The Wraith are almost unique in the known universe for being a space-faring race that lacks shield technology. This is likely because Lantean weapons technology can tear through all but the most advanced shields with minimal effort, and so they would have been a waste of time and energy. Something which has yet to be covered is what, exactly, powers Wraith vessels; moving a hive-ship and powering it's massive weapon banks must consume vast amounts of power, however it is known that whatever powers them is nowhere as efficient as Lantean power sources. Wraith technology is rarely able to reach it's full potential due this inefficient power generation, which was demonstrated when a hive-ship was equipped with at least one Lantean ZPM, making it all but invincible, possessing far improved structual integrety, hull density and weapons capabilities. (SGA: "Enemy at the Gate")
There is also an unknown weakness in all Wraith technology, possibly the above mentioned power issue, which the Lanteans believed would allow them to turn the tide of the war to their favour again if exploited correctly. (SGA: "Aurora")
Examples
- Biometric receiver
- Cloning technology
- Communication device
- Computer virus
- Data storage device
- Database
- Energy weapon
- Goggles
- Grenade
- Hibernation pod
- Hyperdrive technology
- Jamming codes
- Marker satellite
- Mind manipulator
- Medical scanner
- Modification equipment
- Pathogen
- Queen's pendant
- Sensor pod
- Shield technology
- Stunner
- Handblaster
- Spear gun
- Stun bomb
- Stun bubble
- Stun gun
- Stun rod
- Tracker
- Tracking drone
- Tracking system
- Transmitter
- Transporter
External links
- Wraith technology on Wikipedia