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- This article is about the science-fiction universe based on the film Stargate. For other uses, see Stargate (disambiguation).
Stargate collectively refers to the fictional universe started with the 1994 science fiction feature film Stargate, and afterwards continued in novel form, in two live-action television series (Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis) and in other derivative works.
It is based on the premise of a 'Stargate', a device that allows for almost instantaneous teleportation, by creating a wormhole to a complementary device on another planet. Discovered in 1928 at Giza, Egypt, the purpose of the alien device was unknown until the late 1990s. A top-secret military program was created to use the Stargate, eventually for the purpose of exploration and interaction with extraterrestial cultures.
In the Stargate universe, most early Earth mythologies are based on events and personalities of aliens who visited or controlled Earth in the distant past. Most significantly an alien race later known as the Goa'uld were the founders of ancient Egypt and its mythology, posing as its Gods to make slaves of humans, and using the Gate to take slaves to other planets. After a rebellion, they fled, and the Gate was buried and forgotten until 1928.
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Film
- Main article: Stargate (film)
Stargate, the feature film, was released in 1994. It was originally intended as the start of a film franchise, but creators Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin moved on to create Independence Day and Godzilla. Emmerich and Devlin had nothing to do with Stargate SG-1 and do not consider it a valid continuation of the film's story, although MGM owns the rights to the franchise. As a result, some fans of the movie reject the series (and vice-versa).
The movie set the grounds of the Stargate universe. Dr. Daniel Jackson (played by James Spader), a brilliant Egyptologist shunned by the academic world due to his farfetched theories, is hired to decipher the symbols on an ancient ring-shaped artifact (the Stargate), made of an unknown material, which had been found at Giza in 1928. Jackson discovers the true purpose of the ring and opens the gate for interplanetary travel. USAF Colonel Jack O'Neil (played by Kurt Russell) leads an expedition to planet Abydos, where they come into conflict with an alien "God" posing as the Ra of Egyptian Mythology.
Television
Two live-action television series continue the story of the original movie (with adjustments). An animated series has also been broadcast, but it is not currently considered canon.
Stargate SG-1
- Main article: Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1 debuted on Showtime on July 27, 1997, and moved to the Sci-Fi Channel after its fifth season. Created by Jonathan Glassner and Brad Wright, it starred Richard Dean Anderson (as O'Neill), Michael Shanks (as Jackson), Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge and Don S. Davis. At the end of season 7 Don S. Davis had his role reduced to an infrequent guest star as did Anderson by moving into the background in the ninth season, which added new regulars Ben Browder and Beau Bridges. Actor Corin Nemec was a regular during the sixth season.
Starting one year after the original film, the series chronicles the activities of SG-1, the first exploratory team of the newly-formed Stargate Command (the "SGC"). The series expanded on the movie, created a full and rich mythology and a cast of recurring characters. Stargate SG-1 proved to be very popular. The series was expected to end at its seventh season, but it has continued to extend to its current ninth season. As of October 24th 2005, Stargate SG-1 has offically been renewed and given a record breaking tenth season beating the The X-Files as the longest running United States science-fiction series with its 200th episode believed to be early in the next season.
The original Stargate film made it seem like Ra was the last of his race, but in SG-1, the main threat to Earth is from other beings like him, the Goa'uld, parasitic aliens that pose as gods. They have massive armies of footsoldiers, the Jaffa, and colonies on other enslaved planets, as well as fleets of attack ships. In SG-1, the teams must visit other worlds through the Stargate so as to find new technology capable of defending Earth from the Goa'uld.
Stargate Atlantis
- Main article: Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Atlantis debuted on the Sci-Fi Channel on July 16, 2004, starring Joe Flanigan, Torri Higginson, Rainbow Sun Francks, David Hewlett, and Rachel Luttrell. The series is currently on its second season, adding Paul McGillion and Jason Momoa as series regulars, and has been renewed for a third season. This series follows the adventures of the Atlantis expedition, a combined military and civilian exploratory expedition that travel to the Pegasus galaxy in search of the Lost City of Atlantis, left behind by the powerful aliens known as the Ancients. The series introduces a new enemy, called "the Wraith".
Atlantis was originally intended to succeed Stargate SG-1 after its seventh season and a second feature film. When SG-1 was renewed for an eighth season, the intended movie became the episode "Lost City", a two-part season finale. The setting of Stargate Atlantis was moved to the Pegasus galaxy.
Stargate Infinity
- Main article: Stargate Infinity
Stargate Infinity is an animated series that ran from September 2002 to June 2003. Even though the series was produced by MGM with DiC Entertainment, none of the writers and producers of Stargate SG-1 or other live-action Stargate projects were involved with Infinity. According to SG-1 co-creator Brad Wright, "the animated series should not be considered official Stargate canon."
Set about 30 to 40 years in the future, Infinity tells the story of a team of young recruits led by a veteran member of the SGC that are framed for a crime they did not commit. The team must travel from world to world trying to find a way to clear their name.
Books
There are three series of novels based on the Stargate franchise and various comics.
Movie-based
The story is based on the original movie , Stargate (1994)
Author: Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich , adapted by Sheila Black
Publisher: Penguin Readers Level 3
Illustrations: Rowan Clifford
Main Character: O'Neil , Daniel Jackson , Ra ( the sun god of Egypt ) , Catherine Langord , General West , Kawalsky , Sha'uri
- StarGate: It will take you a million light years from home
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A series of books written by Bill McCay were published from 1996 to 1999 that were sequels to the film. However, the subsequent TV series was an entirely different development and there was no attempt to reconcile the plot lines of the books and television show.
- Stargate: Rebellion
- Stargate: Retaliation
- Stargate: Retribution
- Stargate: Reconnaissance
- Stargate: Resistance
Series-based
ROC books
Since 1999, several novels have been released based on the Stargate SG-1 series. These books were written by Ashley McConnell.
- Stargate SG-1 (novelization of the series' pilot, "Children of the Gods")
- The Price You Pay
- The First Amendment
- The Morpheus Factor
Fandemonium books
A series of licensed tie-in novels by Fandemonium Press Ltd. based on the Stargate SG-1 series is also available in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. They're not available in the US bookstores due to licensing issues. Titles have been corrected to show the authorized official title of each novel.
- Stargate SG-1: Trial By Fire by Sabine C. Bauer
- Stargate SG-1: Sacrifice Moon by Julie Fortune)
- Stargate SG-1: A Matter Of Honour (1 of 2) by Sally Malcolm
- Stargate SG-1: City Of The Gods by Sonny Whitelaw
- Stargate SG-1: The Cost Of Honour (2 of 2) by Sally Malcolm
- Stargate SG-1: Siren Song by Jaimie Duncan and Holly Scott (upcoming) -- spelling of author names is per the authors and amazon.co.uk
- Stargate SG-1: Survival of the Fittest (upcoming)
Fandemonium will also launch a new series of books based on Stargate Atlantis in late 2005. Those books will be available worldwide.
- Stargate Atlantis: Rising by Sally Malcolm (novelization of the pilot episode). On sale December 15.
- Stargate Atlantis: Reliquary by Martha Wells (forthcoming February 2006) -- title and publication date are per Martha Wells' website, amazon.co.uk and gasbo.net
- Stargate Atlantis: The Chosen by Sonny Whitelaw and Beth Christensen (13 April 2006) - per gasbo.net
Unlike with the SG-1 books, Fandemonium will not be accepting fan submissions for the Atlantis books. They will be written only by professional writers.
Comic books
- Main article: Stargate SG-1 (comics)
A series of comic books was based on Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis which began to be published by Avatar Press in 2003.
Other
- A Stargate Role-Playing Game was produced by Alderac Entertainment; however, they lost the license to produce Stargate RPG products when Sony bought MGM, and the RPG license is currently unassigned.
- Two video games based on the movie were released by Acclaim Entertainment: a side-scrolling platformer for the Super NES and Sega Genesis, and a Tetris like puzzle game for the Game Boy.
- Stargate SG-1: The Alliance, a computer game based on the Stargate concept, due to be released in early 2006, is currently in production by the Sydney based developer, Perception.
- There are at least three simulator-style amusement park rides named Stargate SG-3000 located at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, Six Flags Great America, and Six Flags Marine World.
External links
- Official sites
- IMDB links
- News and information sites
- GateGuide.net | The Internets Largest Stargate Website Directory!
- GateWorld | Your Complete Guide to Stargate!
- Stargate Omega
- Pegasus Galaxy | The Online Scifi Resource (Includes SG1, Atlantis and Battlestar Galactica
- Scifigate.net
- Stargate SG-1 Archive
- Stargate Wiki
- Stargate Links
- Stargateshow new french reference
- SciFi Source | Stargate SG1, SGA, and SciFi! Bios, images, videos, downloads, Forums and more!
- Fan Sites
- Mailing lists and forums
- Games
- Stargate SG-1: The Alliance First-person shooter game.
- Stargatewars A text based RPG with various races from the show.
- Atlantean Wars A text based MMORPG
- Read Reviews On The Stargate Novel By Dean Devlin & Roland Emmerich
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| Series/Episodes |
| Stargate | Stargate (film) | Stargate SG-1 | Stargate Atlantis | Stargate Infinity |
| SG-1 episodes | Atlantis episodes | Infinity episodes |
| Stargate Universe |
| Alien races | Humans in SG-1 | Humans in Atlantis | Planets | Technology | Unas language | Goa'uld language |
| SGC | SG team | The Trust | NID |
| People in Stargate |
| Known Goa'uld | Known Jaffa | Known Tok'ra | Atlantis personnel | Known Athosians | Known Genii | Known Wraith |