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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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[[File:WraithCruiserHangerDoors.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Hanger doors open to allow Darts to exit.]] |
[[File:WraithCruiserHangerDoors.jpg|thumb|left|175px|Hanger doors open to allow Darts to exit.]] |
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| − | Wraith cruisers are typically seen to escort Hive |
+ | Wraith cruisers are typically seen to escort [[Hive ship]]s during assaults or when feeding on a [[Human]] world. When their Hive ships are destroyed, the escorting cruisers typically abandon the battlefield by escaping into [[hyperspace]]. Beyond this role, they are also seen in the role of patrol ships that are sent to investigate disturbances near [[Wraith]] territory. They are also sent alone against Human worlds in order to cull its inhabitants that are incapable of mounting a defense against the vessel. Similar to other Wraith vessels, they apparently do not possess [[shield]]s and instead rely on their organic hull to protect them from damage. {{Cite|SGA|Letters from Pegasus|The Siege, Part 3|Condemned|Aurora|Travelers}} |
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| ⚫ | When among the company of a Hive ship, cruisers typically are carried into hyperspace even though they are capable of entering it by themselves. |
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| ⚫ | When among the company of a Hive ship, cruisers typically are carried into hyperspace even though they are capable of entering it by themselves. They are known to carry [[Wraith Dart]]s on them which are deployed in combat engagements, though the exact number of Darts remains unknown. {{Cite|SGA|The Siege, Part 1|Travelers|Search and Rescue}} |
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==Command & Control== |
==Command & Control== |
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[[File:WraithCruiserConsole.jpg|thumb|left|175px|A control console on a cruiser.]] |
[[File:WraithCruiserConsole.jpg|thumb|left|175px|A control console on a cruiser.]] |
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| − | Similar to the great |
+ | Similar to the great [[Hive ship]]s of the [[Wraith]], the cruisers contained a bridge with numerous consoles that were controlled by the crewmen. The commander of the vessel—which can be a [[Hive queen]]—was capable of activating the ships [[self-destruct]] sequence which can be set on a timer. A set sequence on the ship's command console allowed for deactivation of the ship's detonation command. {{Cite|SGA|Submersion|Search and Rescue}} |
==Locations== |
==Locations== |
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===Bridge=== |
===Bridge=== |
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| − | A cruiser contains a similar bridge structure as that of the |
+ | A cruiser contains a similar bridge structure as that of the [[Hive ship]]s with numerous consoles being present where the crew stand with no seating apparent. Various information from these terminals are used to operate the ship allowing the crew to fire weapons, enter [[hyperspace]] and control repair operations. Computer consoles are present which present new information to the crew on the situation outside the ship. They furthermore note on the deployment of darts. {{Cite|SGA|The Kindred, Part 1|The Kindred, Part 2|Search and Rescue}} |
===Dart bay=== |
===Dart bay=== |
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[[File:WraithCruiserHanger.jpg|thumb|right|175px|A cruiser's Dart bay]] |
[[File:WraithCruiserHanger.jpg|thumb|right|175px|A cruiser's Dart bay]] |
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| − | Cruisers were capable of carrying a compliment of |
+ | Cruisers were capable of carrying a compliment of [[Wraith Dart]]s, which they released for [[culling]] and combat engagements. [[Lt. Colonel]] [[John Sheppard]] used a [[cloak]]ed [[Puddle Jumper]] to enter the Dart bay of [[Michael Kenmore]]'s [[Michael's cruiser|cruiser]] in order to rescue [[Teyla Emmagan]]. {{Cite|SGA|Search and Rescue}} |
| − | Whenever a cruiser would face destruction, Darts from the bay are launched in an attempt to board an enemy ship. {{Cite| |
+ | Whenever a cruiser would face destruction, Darts from the bay are launched in an attempt to board an enemy ship. {{Cite|SGA|Travelers}} |
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+ | :''Presumably, the dart bay contained many of the same features as those on a [[Hive ship]].'' |
===Hyperdrive=== |
===Hyperdrive=== |
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[[File:WraithHyperdrive.jpg|thumb|right|175px|A cruiser's Hyperdrive]] |
[[File:WraithHyperdrive.jpg|thumb|right|175px|A cruiser's Hyperdrive]] |
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| − | The Wraith hyperdrive aboard cruisers is unique in that it appears to be suspended from the ceiling of the vessel. Several terminals lay on the ground where crewmen tended to the controls. Typically, three crewmen were all that was required to maintain the hyperdrive. |
+ | The [[Wraith]] [[hyperdrive]] aboard cruisers is unique in that it appears to be suspended from the ceiling of the vessel. Several terminals lay on the ground where crewmen tended to the controls. Typically, three crewmen were all that was required to maintain the hyperdrive. |
| − | The hyperdrive of Michael Kenmore's cruiser was disabled by the [[Asgard plasma beam weapon|plasma beam weapons]] of the ''[[Daedalus]]''. However, the repairs were completed quickly until John Sheppard used explosives to permanently destroy the hyperdrive. {{Cite| |
+ | The hyperdrive of [[Michael Kenmore]]'s [[Michael's cruiser|cruiser]] was disabled by the [[Asgard plasma beam weapon|plasma beam weapons]] of the ''[[Daedalus]]''. However, the repairs were completed quickly until [[Lt. Colonel]] [[John Sheppard]] used explosives to permanently destroy the [[hyperdrive]]. A Wraith cruiser is no match for a [[304|''Daedalus''-class ship]], since their energy weapons are much inferior to the [[Asgard shield]]s, and since Wraith vessels rely on their regenerative hull, a cruiser can be destroyed by [[Railgun]]s and missiles. A direct hit from an Asgard plasma beam can tear the cruiser apart, and if critical systems are damages secondary explosions will destroy it completely. {{Cite|SGA|Search and Rescue}} |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:WraithCruiserCondemned.jpg|thumb|right|175px|A Wraith cruiser on [[Olesia]].]] |
[[File:WraithCruiserCondemned.jpg|thumb|right|175px|A Wraith cruiser on [[Olesia]].]] |
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| − | *Two cruisers and hundreds of |
+ | *Two cruisers and hundreds of [[Wraith Dart]]s attacked [[Proculus]] while [[Chaya Sar]] was away. Detecting the threat, Chaya raced back followed by [[Major]] [[John Sheppard]] and destroyed the fleet—including the cruisers—with her powers. {{cite|SGA|Sanctuary}} |
| + | *Three [[Hive ship|hive ships]] and nine cruisers culled [[Orin's Planet|Orin's homeworld]] . {{Cite|SGA|Letters from Pegasus}} |
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| − | *During the [[Battle of Atlantis]], numerous cruisers survived the conflict when the ''[[Daedalus]]'' arrived but instead of fighting to the death, they retreated into hyperspace. |
+ | *During the [[Battle of Atlantis]], numerous cruisers survived the conflict when the ''[[Daedalus]]'' arrived but instead of fighting to the death, they retreated into [[hyperspace]]. Given the massive Wraith fleet that showed up later, it is believed they called for reinforcements. {{Cite|SGA|The Siege, Part 3}} |
| − | *A cruiser was present on [[Olesia]] where it attempted to kill [[ |
+ | *A cruiser was present on [[Olesia]] where it attempted to kill [[Lt. Colonel]] John Sheppard's [[First Atlantis Reconnaissance Team|team]] but was damaged by a [[Drone weapon]] from a [[Puddle Jumper]]. Two more took the place of it when it retreated and chased the team through the [[Stargate]] then turned to cull the mainland. {{Cite|SGA|Condemned}} |
| − | *Two cruisers discovered the [[Ancient]] warship [[Aurora]] and attempted to board it but were destroyed when the ship activated its self |
+ | *Two cruisers discovered the [[Ancient]] warship ''[[Aurora]]'' and attempted to board it but were destroyed when the ship activated its [[self-destruct]]. {{Cite|ATL|Aurora}} |
| − | *When [[Aiden Ford]] was [[culled]] by a [[Wraith Dart]], he was deposited on a |
+ | *When [[Lt.]] [[Aiden Ford]] was [[culled]] by a [[Wraith Dart]], he was deposited on a cruiser where he woke up fast due to the immunity to stunning the [[Wraith enzyme]] gave him, killed a few [[Wraith]], stole some more enzyme and escaped, something he said was easy to do as the Wraith don't expect anyone to board their ships. {{cite|SGA|Runner|The Lost Boys}} |
| − | *One cruiser was damaged during the first siege of [[Atlantis]] when the [[Lantean]]s were in control of the city and was shot down whereupon it crashed into the bottom of the |
+ | *One cruiser was damaged during the first siege of [[Atlantis]] when the [[Lantean]]s were in control of the city and was shot down whereupon it crashed into the bottom of the [[Lantea's ocean|ocean]] where it remained intact after 10,000 years. [[Dr.]] [[Rodney McKay]] believed that its main engines were damaged and shut down and that it was repairable. {{Cite|SGA|Submersion}} |
| − | *A cruiser discovered and attacked [[Traveler Aurora-class battleship|an ''Aurora''-class vessel]] used by the [[Traveler]]s, damaging it. The cruiser was destroyed by a retaliatory |
+ | *A cruiser discovered and attacked [[Traveler Aurora-class battleship|an ''Aurora''-class vessel]] used by the [[Traveler]]s, damaging it. The cruiser was destroyed by a retaliatory [[Drone weapon]] barrage. {{Cite|SGA|Travelers}} |
| − | *[[Michael Kenmore]] possessed [[Michael's cruiser|a cruiser]] which he used as his mobile base of operations which he used to capture [[Teyla Emmagan]] but it was eventually destroyed by the ''Daedalus''' [[Asgard plasma beam weapon]]s during the [[Battle of M2S-445]]. {{Cite| |
+ | *[[Michael Kenmore]] possessed [[Michael's cruiser|a cruiser]] which he used as his mobile base of operations which he used to capture [[Teyla Emmagan]], but it was eventually destroyed by the ''[[Daedalus]]''' [[Asgard plasma beam weapon]]s during the [[Battle of M2S-445]]. {{Cite|SGA|The Kindred, Part 1|The Kindred, Part 2|Search and Rescue}} |
| − | *[[Todd]] had two cruisers present with his |
+ | *[[Todd]] had two cruisers present with his [[Hive ship]] when he had negotiations concerning the gene therapy to eliminate the need to feed on humans. Both were called away to help defend one of their alliance's facilities and were subsequently destroyed by the [[Attero device]], when they entered hyperspace. {{Cite|SGA|First Contact}} |
==Known cruisers== |
==Known cruisers== |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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| − | File:MichaelCruiser11.jpg|The [[Daedalus]] damages [[Michael's cruiser]] |
+ | File:MichaelCruiser11.jpg|The ''[[Daedalus]]'' damages [[Michael's cruiser]] |
File:WraithFleetLFP.jpg|A cruiser in space |
File:WraithFleetLFP.jpg|A cruiser in space |
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| − | File:F-302Attack11.jpg|[[F-302]]s attack [[Michael's cruiser]] |
+ | File:F-302Attack11.jpg|[[F-302 fighter-interceptor]]s attack [[Michael's cruiser]] |
| − | File:WraithCruisersandDaedalus.jpg|Two cruisers approach the ''Daedalus'' |
+ | File:WraithCruisersandDaedalus.jpg|Two cruisers approach the ''[[Daedalus]]'' |
| − | File:WraithShipExplodes.jpg|Several |
+ | File:WraithShipExplodes.jpg|Several cruisers surround an exploding [[Hive ship]] |
| − | File:Daedalus vs Wraith.JPG|The [[Daedalus]] engages a [[Hive |
+ | File:Daedalus vs Wraith.JPG|The ''[[Daedalus]]'' engages a [[Hive ship]] and several cruisers |
| − | File:DaedalusKindredPart2.jpg|The Daedalus fires at [[Michael's cruiser]] |
+ | File:DaedalusKindredPart2.jpg|The ''[[Daedalus]]'' fires at [[Michael's cruiser]] |
File:WCruiserOlesia.jpg|A cruiser over [[Olesia]] |
File:WCruiserOlesia.jpg|A cruiser over [[Olesia]] |
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| + | vlcsnap-2013-08-08-15h04m13s179.png|In Hyperspace |
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| + | vlcsnap-2013-08-03-15h35m48s69.png|In Hyperspace |
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| + | vlcsnap-2013-08-03-15h39m19s126.png|Sublight |
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</gallery> |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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| − | The Wraith cruiser's length of |
+ | The Wraith cruiser's length of 2,500 meters and width of 1,500 meters is given by the [[Stargate canon|canonical]] ''[[Stargate Atlantis: The DVD Collection 76]]'', but in the show it appears similar in length to a [[304|''Daedalus''-class ship]], which is at most 225 meters long and 95 meters wide according to ''[[Stargate Atlantis: The DVD Collection 70|The DVD Collection 70]]''. Furthermore, ''[[Stargate Atlantis: The DVD Collection 73]]'' and ''[[Stargate Atlantis: The DVD Collection 73|76]]'' give the length of the [[Aurora-class battleship|''Aurora''-class battleship]] to be upward of 3,000 meters. On screen, Wraith cruisers, and 304s, are notably smaller in size than ''Aurora''-class ships. |
==References and notes== |
==References and notes== |
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{{Wraith fleet}} |
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[[Category:Wraith fleet|Cruiser]] |
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Revision as of 23:42, 10 January 2015
Wraith cruisers are vessels that are used by the Wraith that function as escorts for Hive ships.
Overview
Hanger doors open to allow Darts to exit.
Wraith cruisers are typically seen to escort Hive ships during assaults or when feeding on a Human world. When their Hive ships are destroyed, the escorting cruisers typically abandon the battlefield by escaping into hyperspace. Beyond this role, they are also seen in the role of patrol ships that are sent to investigate disturbances near Wraith territory. They are also sent alone against Human worlds in order to cull its inhabitants that are incapable of mounting a defense against the vessel. Similar to other Wraith vessels, they apparently do not possess shields and instead rely on their organic hull to protect them from damage. (SGA: "Letters from Pegasus", "The Siege, Part 3", "Condemned", "Aurora", "Travelers")
When among the company of a Hive ship, cruisers typically are carried into hyperspace even though they are capable of entering it by themselves. They are known to carry Wraith Darts on them which are deployed in combat engagements, though the exact number of Darts remains unknown. (SGA: "The Siege, Part 1", "Travelers", "Search and Rescue")
Command & Control
A control console on a cruiser.
Similar to the great Hive ships of the Wraith, the cruisers contained a bridge with numerous consoles that were controlled by the crewmen. The commander of the vessel—which can be a Hive queen—was capable of activating the ships self-destruct sequence which can be set on a timer. A set sequence on the ship's command console allowed for deactivation of the ship's detonation command. (SGA: "Submersion", "Search and Rescue")
Locations
Bridge
A cruiser contains a similar bridge structure as that of the Hive ships with numerous consoles being present where the crew stand with no seating apparent. Various information from these terminals are used to operate the ship allowing the crew to fire weapons, enter hyperspace and control repair operations. Computer consoles are present which present new information to the crew on the situation outside the ship. They furthermore note on the deployment of darts. (SGA: "The Kindred, Part 1", "The Kindred, Part 2", "Search and Rescue")
Dart bay
A cruiser's Dart bay
Cruisers were capable of carrying a compliment of Wraith Darts, which they released for culling and combat engagements. Lt. Colonel John Sheppard used a cloaked Puddle Jumper to enter the Dart bay of Michael Kenmore's cruiser in order to rescue Teyla Emmagan. (SGA: "Search and Rescue")
Whenever a cruiser would face destruction, Darts from the bay are launched in an attempt to board an enemy ship. (SGA: "Travelers")
- Presumably, the dart bay contained many of the same features as those on a Hive ship.
Hyperdrive
A cruiser's Hyperdrive
The Wraith hyperdrive aboard cruisers is unique in that it appears to be suspended from the ceiling of the vessel. Several terminals lay on the ground where crewmen tended to the controls. Typically, three crewmen were all that was required to maintain the hyperdrive.
The hyperdrive of Michael Kenmore's cruiser was disabled by the plasma beam weapons of the Daedalus. However, the repairs were completed quickly until Lt. Colonel John Sheppard used explosives to permanently destroy the hyperdrive. A Wraith cruiser is no match for a Daedalus-class ship, since their energy weapons are much inferior to the Asgard shields, and since Wraith vessels rely on their regenerative hull, a cruiser can be destroyed by Railguns and missiles. A direct hit from an Asgard plasma beam can tear the cruiser apart, and if critical systems are damages secondary explosions will destroy it completely. (SGA: "Search and Rescue")
- Presumably, a Hive ship contains an exact but larger version of these hyperdrives within their ships.
History
A Wraith cruiser on Olesia.
- Two cruisers and hundreds of Wraith Darts attacked Proculus while Chaya Sar was away. Detecting the threat, Chaya raced back followed by Major John Sheppard and destroyed the fleet—including the cruisers—with her powers. (SGA: "Sanctuary")
- Three hive ships and nine cruisers culled Orin's homeworld . (SGA: "Letters from Pegasus")
- During the Battle of Atlantis, numerous cruisers survived the conflict when the Daedalus arrived but instead of fighting to the death, they retreated into hyperspace. Given the massive Wraith fleet that showed up later, it is believed they called for reinforcements. (SGA: "The Siege, Part 3")
- A cruiser was present on Olesia where it attempted to kill Lt. Colonel John Sheppard's team but was damaged by a Drone weapon from a Puddle Jumper. Two more took the place of it when it retreated and chased the team through the Stargate then turned to cull the mainland. (SGA: "Condemned")
- Two cruisers discovered the Ancient warship Aurora and attempted to board it but were destroyed when the ship activated its self-destruct. (SGA: "Aurora")
- When Lt. Aiden Ford was culled by a Wraith Dart, he was deposited on a cruiser where he woke up fast due to the immunity to stunning the Wraith enzyme gave him, killed a few Wraith, stole some more enzyme and escaped, something he said was easy to do as the Wraith don't expect anyone to board their ships. (SGA: "Runner", "The Lost Boys")
- One cruiser was damaged during the first siege of Atlantis when the Lanteans were in control of the city and was shot down whereupon it crashed into the bottom of the ocean where it remained intact after 10,000 years. Dr. Rodney McKay believed that its main engines were damaged and shut down and that it was repairable. (SGA: "Submersion")
- A cruiser discovered and attacked an Aurora-class vessel used by the Travelers, damaging it. The cruiser was destroyed by a retaliatory Drone weapon barrage. (SGA: "Travelers")
- Michael Kenmore possessed a cruiser which he used as his mobile base of operations which he used to capture Teyla Emmagan, but it was eventually destroyed by the Daedalus' Asgard plasma beam weapons during the Battle of M2S-445. (SGA: "The Kindred, Part 1", "The Kindred, Part 2", "Search and Rescue")
- Todd had two cruisers present with his Hive ship when he had negotiations concerning the gene therapy to eliminate the need to feed on humans. Both were called away to help defend one of their alliance's facilities and were subsequently destroyed by the Attero device, when they entered hyperspace. (SGA: "First Contact")
Known cruisers
Gallery
The Daedalus damages Michael's cruiser
A cruiser in space
Two cruisers approach the Daedalus
Several cruisers surround an exploding Hive ship
The Daedalus fires at Michael's cruiser
A cruiser over Olesia
In Hyperspace
In Hyperspace
Behind the scenes
The Wraith cruiser's length of 2,500 meters and width of 1,500 meters is given by the canonical Stargate Atlantis: The DVD Collection 76, but in the show it appears similar in length to a Daedalus-class ship, which is at most 225 meters long and 95 meters wide according to The DVD Collection 70. Furthermore, Stargate Atlantis: The DVD Collection 73 and 76 give the length of the Aurora-class battleship to be upward of 3,000 meters. On screen, Wraith cruisers, and 304s, are notably smaller in size than Aurora-class ships.
References and notes
| Cruiser · Dart · Escape pod · Hive ship · Scout ship · Supply ship | |