Naqahdah generator
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In the science fiction television show Stargate SG-1, the Naqahdah generator is a power source which can provide enormous and practically endless amounts of clean energy. The device uses the element Naqahdah to provide power.
The technology has been shared by the United States government with Russia in exchange for their DHD.[1]
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[edit] Overview
The Earth version of the device was created by Samantha Carter, based on Orbanian designs.[2] The Naqahdah generator has been used to power not only many Earth-based technologies but can be adapted to power other alien technology, including the Ancients'. The generator is less than a meter long, and is shaped rather like a dumbbell with spheres at its ends.
A Naqahdah generator can also be converted into a devastating bomb,[3] and is also the weapon responsible for the self-destruct system in Atlantis.[4] The device emits a powerful electromagnetic pulse when detonated, similar to those emitted by nuclear weapons.[5]
The generators have been seen to power a handful of different Earth and Ancient Technology, including until recently, Daedalus class ships. The generators were abandoned on the Odessey for a ZPM and later, an Asgard computer core. At least one generator powered Prometheus before it was destroyed.
[edit] "Mini" Naqahdah Generator
This variation of the Nahqahdah generator was mounted to the X699 prototype plasma weapon that was presented to a technology conference by Dr Lee. This generator was mounted to part of the prototype, it appeared to be of the same configuration as the larger versions of the Nahqahdah generator employed by Stargate Command, but due to its reduced size, it is presumed to either have a reduced output, or contain enhancements to the technology that allow for a smaller unit to generate the same amount of power as the older, larger versions.[6]
[edit] Mark II Naqahdah generator
The Mark II Naqahdah generator was later developed, and is able to be operated at a state of barely-controlled overload. This type of generator achieves 600% of the power output of a Mark I, producing sufficient power for two generators to operate the Ancient control chair for a short period, something which previously required a Zero Point Module. Nevertheless, it does not produce enough power to operate the Atlantis main shield, nor can it provide a Stargate with enough power to establish a long-lasting intergalactic wormhole.[4] A pair of these devices were successful in powering the chair in Antarctica.[7]
Also, at least two Mark II generators are placed in the ZPM room in Atlantis as a back up power source on Atlantis.[8]
The Mark II's reactor casing appears to be much closer to the original Orbanian design that Stargate Command initially studied. The naqahdah is housed in what appears to be a casing identical to the Mark I reactor. The reactor itself is a long grey rectangular shape with a keypad and LCD display at the center of the unit. There are two smaller keypads on one side of the device to control the power generator's output and numerous lights to identify the state of the generators activity.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ "48 Hours" (Stargate SG-1)
- ^ "Learning Curve" (Stargate SG-1)
- ^ "Scorched Earth" (Stargate SG-1)
- ^ a b c "The Siege" (Stargate Atlantis)
- ^ "Hot Zone" (Stargate Atlantis)
- ^ "Bounty" (Stargate SG-1)
- ^ "No Man's Land" (Stargate Atlantis)
- ^ "Critical Mass" (Stargate Atlantis)
[edit] External links
- "Naqahdah generator" at GateWorld Omnipedia.
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