- "How many ships do we have available?"
- ―Rodney McKay[src]
The Tau'ri Fleet includes all Earth-built space vessels, as well as those acquired from ally and enemy races. These ships not only serve as a means of defending Earth from various alien threats, such as the Goa'uld, Lucian Alliance, and Wraith, but also as a means of transportation to planets not accessible by Stargate.
Furthermore, these ships render assistance as needed to SG teams, including Stargate Command's flagship team, SG-1, and the Atlantis Expedition's flagship team, First Atlantis Reconnaissance Team or "AR-1" in both the Milky Way and Pegasus galaxies, respectively.
Fleet history
Early attempts
- "Up till now, we haven't had a platform from which we could launch an attack against a Goa'uld ship... now we do."
- ―Samantha Carter[src]
The Stargate Program was created with a mandate of acquiring knowledge, allies, and technology for the defense of the Earth. To this end, significant focus was placed upon the development of spacecraft capable of defending Earth from orbital attack.
By September 2000, after over five years of researching alien technologies discovered on off-world missions, along with billions of dollars of work, several prototype models, and several failures, the Tau'ri were eventually able to construct their first glider vessel based on alien technology. That was the X-301 Interceptor - a Tau'ri/Goa'uld hybrid. While it initially showed great promise in fulfilling this role, the craft ultimately failed due to its heavy reliance on alien components and was left stranded in space during a test flight. (SG1: "Tangent")
The F-302
- "Now, while many of the 302's systems were retro-engineered from Goa'uld technology, it is entirely human built."
- ―Samantha Carter[src]
By June 2002, following the failed flight tests of the X-301, the United States Air Force took an entirely different approach. This would result in the X-302 hyperspace fighter, which would later enter mass production as the F-302 fighter-interceptor. Unlike its predecessor, the F-302 was built entirely using technology developed on Earth or reverse-engineered from Goa'uld equipment. F-302 fighter-interceptors are now the standard fighter-craft used by the military in the Stargate program, and they are stationed on all Tau'ri Battleships and major off-world bases. (SG1: "Redemption, Part 1", "Fallen")
Introduction of the Battle cruiser
- "The Stargate Program has succeeded in acquiring alien technology. So now it's time to devote our resources to exploiting those technologies for planetary defense, namely by building more Daedalus-class ships."
- ―Senator Fisher[src]
It was not long before Earth was able to create its first interstellar battlecruiser, the Prometheus, introduced in February 2003. While the F-302 is generally sufficient to successfully challenge its alien equivalent, the Prometheus was still inferior to the highest classes of battlecruiser operated by most other prominent races in the galaxy. Despite this, the Prometheus represented a massive step in the Tau'ri's development. It played a major role in both the Tau'ri-Goa'uld war and Ori crusade until it was ultimately destroyed in a battle over Tegalus in 2006. (SG1: "Prometheus", "Ethon")
Though plans were made to construct an entire fleet of BC-303s, the introduction of the Daedalus-class battlecruisers in February 2005 ultimately rendered the craft obsolete, leaving the Prometheus as the sole vessel in its class as the Daedalus class battlecruisers were far superior to the Prometheus in terms of technology and weaponry. (SG1: "Enemy Mine", "Moebius, Part 1")
With the assistance of the Asgard, the Tau'ri were able to develop their most advanced ship to date, the Daedalus-class battlecruiser. Since their creation, numerous BC-304s have been constructed. These ships are among the most advanced creations in the Tau'ri's possession and represent the ultimate culmination of everything the Stargate Program sought to achieve — the acquisition of technology capable of defending Earth from its enemies. These ships rival those of most races and have helped establish the Tau'ri as a major military power in both the Milky Way and Pegasus galaxies. (SGA: "The Siege, Part 1") (SG1: "Unending")
Main ships
Image | Name | Ship Class | Role(s) | Status | Introduced | Operated by |
Under Command of |
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File:X301.jpg | N/A | X-301 Interceptor | Attack Fighter | Abandoned in space | 2000 | USAF | Jack O'Neill and Teal'c |
The X-301 Interceptor was the Tau'ri's first attempt at developing a space-based combat vessel capable of engaging the Goa'uld. It was ultimately left abandoned in space after falling victim to Apophis's Recall Device. | |||||||
File:X-302.jpg | N/A | X-302 hyperspace fighter | Attack Fighter | Experimental/Destroyed | 2002 | USAF | Jack O'Neill & Samantha Carter |
The X-302 hyperspace fighter was Earth's second try at constructing a combat-capable spacecraft (now successfully) at developing a plane using recovered alien technology at Area 51. Destroyed during the Stargate SG-1 Season 6 episode, Redemption, Part 2. | |||||||
File:F-302.JPG | N/A | F-302 fighter-interceptor | Attack Fighter | Active | 2003 | USAF/RFAF | Various/Numerous, including Cameron Mitchell, John Sheppard, Evan Lorne. |
The F-302 fighter-interceptor is the production model of the X-302 hyperspace fighter, an air and space superiority vehicle operated by the United States Air Force and Russian Federation. Continues to be used to this day and is constantly deployed from various ships. | |||||||
File:PrometheusSPace11.jpg | Prometheus | X-303/BC-303 | Battlecruiser | Destroyed | 2003 | USAF | William Ronson, then George S. Hammond, then Lionel Pendergast |
Earth's first attempt at constructing a vessel capable of engaging a Goa'uld Ha'tak. Carried eight F-302 fighter-interceptors. It was eventually destroyed by an Ori Satelite over the planet, Tegalus, resulting in the death of her C.O, Colonel Lionel Pendergast and thirty-nine personnel assigned to the ship. | |||||||
File:DaedyInSpace11.jpg | Daedalus | BC-304 | Deep Space Carrier/Battlecruiser | Active | 2005 | USAF | Steven Caldwell |
The first of its class, assigned to the Fast Attack Wing in the Pegasus Galaxy until 2009. Still operational today. | |||||||
File:Odyssey.JPG | Odyssey | BC-304 | Deep Space Carrier/Battlecruiser | Active | 2006 | USAF | Paul Emerson, then Samantha Carter, then Ian Davidson, Henry Landry, then Cameron Mitchell |
Earth's flagship, the Odyssey became the backbone of Earth's defense after the destruction of the Prometheus. Now being powered by a Zero Point Module, it has many Asgard upgrades due to the fact that the Asgard installed many of their technologies on board the ship before committing mass suicide. | |||||||
Korolev | BC-304 | Deep Space Carrier/Battlecruiser | Destroyed | 2006 | RFAF | Colonel Chekov | |
Given to Russia by the USA in exchange for continued use of their Stargate. Unfortunately, the ship was short-lived as it was destroyed in the Battle of P3Y-229. | |||||||
File:ApolloOverEarth.jpg | Apollo | BC-304 | Deep Space Carrier/Battlecruiser | Active | 2007 | USAF | Colonel Abraham Ellis |
The fourth Daedalus-class ship constructed, assigned to the Second Tactical Wing in the Pegasus Galaxy until 2009. Still operational today. | |||||||
Sun Tzu | BC-304 | Deep Space Carrier/Battlecruiser | Active | 2009 | Chinese[2] | Lt. Colonel Yin[3] | |
The fifth Daedalus-class ship constructed, participated in the battle against the Super-hive. | |||||||
File:GeorgeHammondOverEarth.jpg | George Hammond | BC-304 | Deep Space Carrier / Battlecruiser | Active | 2009 | USAF | Colonel Samantha Carter |
Introduced in an alternate timeline as the Phoenix, where it was assigned to Atlantis. It was later introduced and renamed in the current timeline in honor of Lt. General George S. Hammond who was the first ever Commander in charge in the newly reopened Stargate Program. The Hammond participated in the defense of Icarus Base. |
Warning: The following section is ambiguously canon.
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F-302 bases
Name | Number of F-302s | Status | Operated by |
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Earth | Ground Based + Any onboard orbiting/grounded 304s | Active | USAF |
Several squadrons engaged Anubis' fleet over Antarctica. Also acted as defense and first-strike force during the Battle of the Super-hive. | |||
Alpha Site | Unknown | Active | USAF |
Several F-302 fighters were stored in a hangar bay. | |||
Atlantis | Unknown | Active | USAF |
Several F-302 fighters stored in the Puddle Jumper Bay.[5] | |||
Alpha Site (Pegasus) | Unknown | Active | USAF |
The Pegasus Alpha Site is a site set up by the Atlantis expedition. | |||
Gamma Site | Unknown | Unknown | USAF |
Destroyed by self-destruct after being overrun by R-75 insects. Was possibly rebuilt. | |||
Icarus Base | Ground Based + Any onboard orbiting/grounded 304s | Destroyed | USAF |
Several F-302 fighters were stored in a hangar bay. Destroyed during the Battle of Icarus Base. |
F-302 squadrons
- Blue Squadron - assigned to Prometheus. It is unknown if the squadron is disbanded or not after the destruction of Prometheus.
- 1st SFW "Snakeskinners" - Earth/Milky Way
- 1st TFW "Wraithwaxers" - assigned to Daedalus
- 2nd TW - assigned to Apollo
Types of Tau'ri Battlecruisers
Designation | BC-303 | BC-304 |
Image | ||
Manufacturer | Tau'ri | Tau'ri |
Length | 195 m | 200–225 m |
Width | 80 m | 90–95 m |
Height | 65 m | 70–75 m |
Engine | ||
Hyperdrive |
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Shielding | ||
Targeting System | Earth Targeting Systems | Earth Targeting Systems |
Armament |
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Crew | 115 | ~200 |
Role |
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Introduced | 2003 | 2005 |
Speed | 110,000 miles/sec | 75,000 km/sec – 150,300,225 m/sec |
Fuel | Naquadria/Naquadah | Naquadah |
Power plant |
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Hull | Naquadah/Trinium Alloy | Naquadah/Trinium Alloy |
Sensors | Asgard sensor array | Asgard sensor array |
Complement | 8 F-302 fighter-interceptors | 8-16 F-302 fighter-interceptors |
Transporters |
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Other systems | ||
Notable ships | ||
References | BC-303 | BC-304 |
Major actions
- Tau'ri-Goa'uld War (1995-2005, Tau'ri victory)
- Battle of Antarctica (2004, Tau'ri victory)
- Battle of Dakara (2005, Tau'ri victory)
- Replicator Invasion (2005, Tau'ri victory)
- Battle of Dakara (2005, Tau'ri victory)
- Ori crusade (2005-2007, Tau'ri victory)
- Battle of Kallana (2005, Tau'ri victory)
- Battle of Tegalus (2006, Negotiated settlement)
- Battle of P3Y-229 (2006, Ori victory)
- Battle of the Black Hole (2006, Tau'ri victory)
- Battle of the Asgard Legacy (2007, Tau'ri victory)
- Battle in the Alteran Home Galaxy (2007, Tau'ri victory)
- Tau'ri-Wraith War (2004–2009, Tau'ri victory)
- Battle of Atlantis (2005, Tau'ri victory by subterfuge)
- Battle of Edowin (2005, Tau'ri victory)
- Battle of the Black Hole (2006, Tau'ri victory)
- Battle of the Void (2006, Tau'ri victory)
- Battle of Midway (2008, Draw)
- Battle of M6H-987 (2008, Tau'ri and Traveler victory)
- Battle of the Super-hive (2009, Tau'ri victory)
- Rand-Caledonian war (2006)
- Battle of Tegalus (2006, Negotiated settlement)
- Tau'ri-Lucian Alliance war (2006–Present, Ongoing)
- Battle of the Stargates (2006, Draw)
- Hijack of the Odyssey (2006, Tau'ri victory)
- Battle of Icarus Base (2009, destruction of the Icarus Base and of the enemy forces)
- Lucian Alliance invasion of Destiny (2009, Tau'ri victory)
- Asuran-Tau'ri-Wraith war (2007, Tau'ri and Wraith victory)
- Battle to save Atlantis (2007, Tau'ri victory)
- Battle of Asuras (2008, Tau'ri, Wraith and Traveler victory)
- Michael's crusade (2008, Tau'ri victory)
- Battle of M2S-445 (2008, Tau'ri victory)
- Battle of the Phoenix (2008, Draw) (alternate timeline)
- Michael's invasion of Atlantis (2008, Tau'ri victory, Michael Kenmore killed)
- Tau'ri-Nakai war (2009–Present, Ongoing)
- Nakai attack on Destiny (2009, Tau'ri victory)
- Mutiny on Destiny (2009, Tau'ri victory)
- Nakai attack in the void (2009, Tau'ri victory)
- Other:
- Battle of M35-117 (2008, Tau'ri victory) (Alternate reality)
Non-classified Tau'ri spacecraft
The following is a list of spacecraft constructed by the Tau'ri outside of the Stargate Program.
- Space shuttle
- Challenger
- Endeavour
- Enterprise
- Intrepid (Alternate reality)
Alien ships
In addition to their own fleet, the Tau'ri have acquired numerous vessels of alien origin that at times supplemented their forces.
Ancient origin
- Atlantis
- Puddle Jumper
- Time Jumper (lost)
- Orion (destroyed)
- Destiny
- Ancient shuttle (originally two, one remaining)
Ori origin
- Ori warship (sent through Supergate, presumably reclaimed by Ori)
Goa'uld origin
- Cronus' Ha'tak (destroyed)
- Anubis' Ha'tak (destroyed)
- Al'kesh (hyperdrive was removed for use in Prometheus, current status unknown)
- Tel'tak (several acquired, damaged, destroyed, or abandoned)
- Death Glider (several, current status unknown)
Wraith origin
- Hive Ship (two, both destroyed)
- Wraith Dart (several, all abandoned)
- Steelflower's cruiser[6]
Others
- An Incomplete Goa'uld spacecraft was designed and constructed on Earth by a town infested by Goa'uld. It is currently being kept at Area 51. (SG1: "Nightwalkers")
- The Destiny expedition specifically, Dr. Nicholas Rush commandeered a Nakai fighter during the Nakai attack on Destiny. It was later jettisoned from the hull to prevent the aliens from tracking it and thus Destiny. (SGU: "Space", "Divided")
References
- ↑ February 1, 2009: Dogs, Mailbag, and NFL – I Renounce Thee! on Joseph Mallozzi's Weblog (backup link).
- ↑ January 31, 2009: I’ll take a DVD, an eight-track cassette, and a tincture of laudanum on Joseph Mallozzi's Weblog (backup link).
- ↑ Stargate SG-1: An Eye for an Eye
- ↑ Stargate: Vala Mal Doran 5
- ↑ Grace Under Pressure
- ↑ Stargate Atlantis: Legacy
Fighters | ( X-301 ) · ( X-302 ) · F-302 |
Battlecruisers | ( X-303 ) · BC-303 · BC-304 |
BC-303 | Prometheus† |
BC-304 | Apollo · Daedalus · George Hammond · Korolev† · Odyssey · Sun Tzu |
Unknown | Eos |