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Stargate
A massive, circular ring with an inner track of 39 symbols representing star constellations, capable of sending people and objects hundreds of thousands of lightyears via an interstellar conduit called a "wormhole." The Stargate, constructed millenia ago by the Ancients, is made of the alien mineral naquadah and weighs about 64,000 pounds.
One side of the gate holds nine equally-spaced, V-shaped locking mechanisms, or "chevrons," capable of locking at least seven constellations in place via a freely-spinning inner track. The first six glyphs lock down a point in space, while the seventh represents the point of origin. When the seventh chevron locks, an unstable energy vortex emerges from the gate, incinerating everything in its wake. Once the vortex is gone and the event horizon is established, outbound travel may commence. Once objects have exited the other side, the Stargate has the capability of shutting itself off.
The Stargate network extends beyond our own galaxy, and includes many thousands of gates. Most gates are paired with a Dial-Home Device (D.H.D.), by which a user dials an address to another world. The S.G.C. does not have a D.H.D., and instead has rigged a computer system to access the gate's systems and dial addresses.
The Stargate is essentially an enormous superconductor, capable of harnessing power from a wide variety of energy sources, especially electricity. The inner track is a safety feature. When the gate has absorbed enough energy this track will unlock, allowing a manual dial in case something dire has occurred to the D.H.D.
One side of the gate holds nine equally-spaced, V-shaped locking mechanisms, or "chevrons," capable of locking at least seven constellations in place via a freely-spinning inner track. The first six glyphs lock down a point in space, while the seventh represents the point of origin. When the seventh chevron locks, an unstable energy vortex emerges from the gate, incinerating everything in its wake. Once the vortex is gone and the event horizon is established, outbound travel may commence. Once objects have exited the other side, the Stargate has the capability of shutting itself off.
The Stargate network extends beyond our own galaxy, and includes many thousands of gates. Most gates are paired with a Dial-Home Device (D.H.D.), by which a user dials an address to another world. The S.G.C. does not have a D.H.D., and instead has rigged a computer system to access the gate's systems and dial addresses.
The Stargate is essentially an enormous superconductor, capable of harnessing power from a wide variety of energy sources, especially electricity. The inner track is a safety feature. When the gate has absorbed enough energy this track will unlock, allowing a manual dial in case something dire has occurred to the D.H.D.
Stargate by Major Davis September 12, 2003
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Stargate Atlantis
Spin off show of Stargate SG-1. Sci Fi show that is set in the Lost City of Atlantis, located in the Peguses Galaxy. In the series this city was built by a race called The Ancients who moved the city from Earth to peguses for some unknow reason, probably to escape a plague.
Stargate Atlantis by Melbell September 26, 2005
Stargate Universe
Science fiction series set within the Stargate franchise mythology. More mature and serious in tone than it's predecessors, with higher production values it has been hailed as the saviour of the genre, the last remaining hardcore science fiction series on television and a departure from the shows it preceded, Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis respectively.
Garnering hate from a section of philistine supporters of the previous series' the show has found solace in critical acclaim and a more intelligence and thoughtful (if smaller) audience than the shows that preceeded it. The show has been praised by critics and scientists alike as it explores the human condition the way great science fiction should.
A true television masterpiece.
Garnering hate from a section of philistine supporters of the previous series' the show has found solace in critical acclaim and a more intelligence and thoughtful (if smaller) audience than the shows that preceeded it. The show has been praised by critics and scientists alike as it explores the human condition the way great science fiction should.
A true television masterpiece.
Stargate Universe by Jenks86 December 11, 2010
Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1 is the longest running science fiction show ever. It has just started its 10th season on Sci-fi. The sg-1 team consists of Amanda Tapping as Lt. Col. Samantha Carter,PHD., Michael Shanks as Dr. Daniel Jackson, and Douglas Christopher Judge as the Jaffa rebel Teal'c and untill season 8 Maj. Gen. jonathan "Jack" O'Neill played by Richard Dean Anderson and was replaced by Ben Browder as Lt. Col. Cameron Mitchell,. The show revolves around a large ring divice called a stargate. The gate is made of a eliment called Naquadah. the stargate can bring people and things to any number of far away worlds.
Stargate SG-1 by Sean M. H. July 24, 2006
Starnated
Starnated by Word master September 6, 2016
stargaters
Fans of the movie Stargate and/or the tv show Stargate SG-1 and usually also of it's spin-off, Stargate Atlantis
also knowns as gaters.
also knowns as gaters.
my best friends is a stargater
Gaters's headquartes is gateworld
Stargaters are very smart to understand all 9 seasons of the show
Gaters's headquartes is gateworld
Stargaters are very smart to understand all 9 seasons of the show
stargaters by okelay April 28, 2006
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