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A '''Stargate destroyer''' is a device used by the [[Ancients]] to destroy a [[Stargate]] from another planet.
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A '''Stargate destroyer''' is a device built by the [[Ancient]]s that can destroy a [[Stargate]] from another planet. It works by transmitting large amounts of energy through one Stargate to another, causing the gate on the other side to overload and explode from absorbing more energy than it can contain.
   
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
[[Image:StargateDestroyerShield.jpg|thumb|left|175px|The shield preventing [[Teal'c]] and Master [[Bra'tac]] from entering the weapon.]]
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[[File:StargateDestroyerShield.jpg|thumb|left|266px|The shield preventing [[Teal'c]] and Master [[Bra'tac]] from entering the weapon.]]
The weapon worked by sending a stream of energy through an outgoing [[wormhole]], the device was capable of storing energy in the gates capacitors. However, if too much is stored, the gate was capable of exploding in a blast resulting in two to three thousand megatons, enough to wipe out all life on a planet the size of [[Earth]].
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The Stargate destroyer functions by projecting a high-intensity energy beam into the [[event horizon]] of an active, outgoing Stargate. The energy is transmitted through the [[wormhole]] to the other side. Rather than reintegrating on the receiving end, however, the energy is absorbed into the gate. As time passes, energy continues to build up in the naquadah of the receiving gate. Because of the large amounts of energy being fed into the gate, it is able to bypass the 38-minute limit that disconnects ordinary wormholes. Eventually, the energy buildup exceeds the capacity of the naquadah in the gate, causing it to explode with the force of a two to three thousand megaton bomb, enough to cause a disaterous effect on the environment that would wipe out all life on a planet the size of [[Earth]].
   
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The device consists of a large, two-pronged emitter positioned in front of the Stargate, from which the energy beam is generated. A tube or conduit extends from the emitter into the ground, indicating that part of the device is buried (as indicated by the collapse of the area around the emitter followed by a large underground explosion seconds after the emitter itself was destroyed). The emitter is surrounded by a ring of smaller obelisks connected by a separate energy beam, which can be seen to spin at a steady rate. The obelisks generate a forcefield preventing entry through the open areas; however, a single unshielded doorway, being two halves of a small obelisk, allows access to the device. The forcefield does not completely cover the device, only blocking ground access.
The destroyer weapon was a large structure located on a planet which contained a ring of smaller obelisks with a central structure firing the energy beam into the Stargate. The edges of the structure are shielded by the obelisks preventing entry through the open areas, however, there was a doorway allowing individuals to pass through unimpeded.
 
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It is not made clear why the Ancients would intentionally design such a device, though Anubis may simply have repurposed it to suit his needs. But there is the possibility that the stargate destroyer was originally a device used by the Ancients to recharge the energy source of DHDs or simply be an energy transfer device between planets or even as a weapon to use against [[Ori]] galactic incursions or as the power source the Ancients were going to use to dial [[Destiny]]. It may also have been constructed to bypass the 38 minute wormhole limit, but abandoned because of the consequence of extended use, similar to the [[Attero Device]].
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
[[Image:StargateDestroyerDoor.jpg|thumb|right|175px|The doorway through which Anubis's [[Jaffa]] entered and exited the Stargate Destroyer.]]
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[[File:StargateDestroyerDoor.jpg|thumb|250px|The doorway through which Anubis's [[Jaffa]] entered and exited the device.]]
[[Anubis]] managed to locate one such device, and used it in an attempt to destroy the [[Tau'ri]]. Earth was powerless in stopping the weapon as the short wormhole window did not apply as massive quantities of energy was being channeled into the gate to keep it opened and attempts to redirect the weapon back at its source with an EMP generator failed as well.
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[[Anubis]] managed to locate the device, and used it in an attempt to destroy the [[Tau'ri]]. Earth was powerless to stop it, and had no means of reaching their offworld allies for assistance. [[Rodney McKay]] suggested using an Electromagnetic Pulse Generator to disable the device, but this failed to stop it.
   
Anubis's plan succeeded in destroying the Stargate but this only worked on the [[Beta Gate]] which exploded in orbit of Earth after [[Jack O'Neill]] was able to fly it away from Earth in the [[X-302]]. Worse for Anubis, [[Rya'c]], piloting a stolen [[death glider]], was able to destroy the device. {{cite|SG1|Redemption}}
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Inspired by [[Jonas Quinn]], [[Major]] [[Samantha Carter]] came up with the idea to fly the gate offworld using the [[X-302 hyperspace fighter]]. Using its hyperspace generator, the gate was flown to a safe distance and detonated harmlessly in space. Meanwhile, [[Rya'c]], piloting a stolen [[Death Glider]], was able to destroy the device. It is unknown if any attempts were made by Anubis to rebuild it, but is unlikely.{{Cite|SG1|Redemption, Part 1|Redemption, Part 2}}
 
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Revision as of 20:13, 9 September 2014

A Stargate destroyer is a device built by the Ancients that can destroy a Stargate from another planet. It works by transmitting large amounts of energy through one Stargate to another, causing the gate on the other side to overload and explode from absorbing more energy than it can contain.

Overview

File:StargateDestroyerShield.jpg

The shield preventing Teal'c and Master Bra'tac from entering the weapon.

The Stargate destroyer functions by projecting a high-intensity energy beam into the event horizon of an active, outgoing Stargate. The energy is transmitted through the wormhole to the other side. Rather than reintegrating on the receiving end, however, the energy is absorbed into the gate. As time passes, energy continues to build up in the naquadah of the receiving gate. Because of the large amounts of energy being fed into the gate, it is able to bypass the 38-minute limit that disconnects ordinary wormholes. Eventually, the energy buildup exceeds the capacity of the naquadah in the gate, causing it to explode with the force of a two to three thousand megaton bomb, enough to cause a disaterous effect on the environment that would wipe out all life on a planet the size of Earth.

The device consists of a large, two-pronged emitter positioned in front of the Stargate, from which the energy beam is generated. A tube or conduit extends from the emitter into the ground, indicating that part of the device is buried (as indicated by the collapse of the area around the emitter followed by a large underground explosion seconds after the emitter itself was destroyed). The emitter is surrounded by a ring of smaller obelisks connected by a separate energy beam, which can be seen to spin at a steady rate. The obelisks generate a forcefield preventing entry through the open areas; however, a single unshielded doorway, being two halves of a small obelisk, allows access to the device. The forcefield does not completely cover the device, only blocking ground access.

It is not made clear why the Ancients would intentionally design such a device, though Anubis may simply have repurposed it to suit his needs. But there is the possibility that the stargate destroyer was originally a device used by the Ancients to recharge the energy source of DHDs or simply be an energy transfer device between planets or even as a weapon to use against Ori galactic incursions or as the power source the Ancients were going to use to dial Destiny. It may also have been constructed to bypass the 38 minute wormhole limit, but abandoned because of the consequence of extended use, similar to the Attero Device.

History

File:StargateDestroyerDoor.jpg

The doorway through which Anubis's Jaffa entered and exited the device.

Anubis managed to locate the device, and used it in an attempt to destroy the Tau'ri. Earth was powerless to stop it, and had no means of reaching their offworld allies for assistance. Rodney McKay suggested using an Electromagnetic Pulse Generator to disable the device, but this failed to stop it.

Inspired by Jonas Quinn, Major Samantha Carter came up with the idea to fly the gate offworld using the X-302 hyperspace fighter. Using its hyperspace generator, the gate was flown to a safe distance and detonated harmlessly in space. Meanwhile, Rya'c, piloting a stolen Death Glider, was able to destroy the device. It is unknown if any attempts were made by Anubis to rebuild it, but is unlikely.(SG1: "Redemption, Part 1", "Redemption, Part 2")