Stargate SG1 Questions - Get Answers Here!

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around questions and theories related to the mechanics and lore of the stargates in the television series "Stargate SG-1." Participants explore various aspects of the stargate system, including the symbolism of the coordinates, the implications of using Earth-based constellations, and the historical context of the stargates' creation.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions why six symbols are needed to determine a destination, suggesting that two lines could suffice to create a unique intersection point.
  • Another participant raises the potential advantages of a traditional 3D coordinate system over the stargate's symbol-based system, pondering the feasibility of a computer input for coordinates.
  • Concerns are expressed about the consistency of the stargate symbols across different gates, particularly regarding the use of Earth constellations and their relevance to other locations in the universe.
  • A participant notes that the stargates were built by "The Ancients" millions of years ago, questioning the alignment of modern constellations with those used in the show.
  • One participant mentions a discussion with peers about how the constellations might define planes that lead to unique points in space, while also addressing the issue of star drift over time.
  • Another participant recounts the show's explanation for the Earth Stargate's limited destinations due to the proximity of other planets and the need for recalibration.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of viewpoints, with no clear consensus on the mechanics of the stargate system or the implications of its design. Some participants agree on certain aspects, such as the need for recalibration, while others question the logic behind the use of specific symbols and their historical context.

Contextual Notes

Participants acknowledge the fictional nature of the series while exploring its internal logic and consistency. There are references to the potential discrepancies in the stargate system's design and the historical accuracy of the constellations used.

Who May Find This Useful

Fans of "Stargate SG-1," those interested in science fiction lore, and individuals curious about the intersection of fictional technology and theoretical physics may find this discussion engaging.

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cepheid said:
Also, why is your post count 0 even though you have posted three times in this thread alone?

His post count is zero because posts in GD don't count towards that.
 
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Despite the lack of a head-on attack, many skirmishes and bloody battles raged on for several centuries and, somehow, Ra found himself leaving his Unas host in order to take the body of the Asgard Famrir. However, the Asgard physiology began to reject Ra. Worse, in 9,177 BC, he was injured in a battle with the Asgard. Fleeing his Asgard pursuers, Ra found a lush world in an alien system; Earth.

Within the movie, when Ra became angry the outline of his original alien humanoid form could be seen within the host. This portion is contradicted by Stargate SG-1, where the true Goa'uld is a serpent-like creature which occupies the brain stem in order to control the host. The contradiction is not addressed in the series, but assumed by many fans to simply be artistic license.

There.
 

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