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In [[Stargate]], teleportation is done using a variet of technologies. The most notable is the [[Stargate(device)|titular Gate network]]. For short range jumps, the [[Goa'uld]] use devices known as [[ring transporter]]s that allow instant travel between two points in relatively close proximity, while the [[Asgard]] have a much more advanced form of teleportation. The [[Ori]] have at their disposal ring transporters comparable to those of the Goa'uld and have developed a system to deploy them using an air-dropped ring terminal, allowing for rapid deployment of soldiers onto the field. | In [[Stargate]], teleportation is done using a variet of technologies. The most notable is the [[Stargate (device)|titular Gate network]]. For short range jumps, the [[Goa'uld]] use devices known as [[ring transporter]]s that allow instant travel between two points in relatively close proximity, while the [[Asgard]] have a much more advanced form of teleportation. The [[Ori]] have at their disposal ring transporters comparable to those of the Goa'uld and have developed a system to deploy them using an air-dropped ring terminal, allowing for rapid deployment of soldiers onto the field. | ||
The [[Wraith]] also make use of teleportation technology, equipping [[Wraith Dart|Darts]] with a system known as a Culling Beam. This allows them to rapidly harvest humans for sustenance. | The [[Wraith]] also make use of teleportation technology, equipping [[Wraith Dart|Darts]] with a system known as a Culling Beam. This allows them to rapidly harvest humans for sustenance. | ||
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Teleportation is the relocation of an object between two points without passing through the space between them. Teleportation often occurs more-or-less instantly.
Teleportation is usually accomplished with technology, but in some settings it is a paranormal ability.
Examples of Teleportation Technology
Star Trek
The most famous form of teleportation in science fiction is the transporter from Star Trek, which is in use by most space-faring species in the galaxy.
Stargate
In Stargate, teleportation is done using a variet of technologies. The most notable is the titular Gate network. For short range jumps, the Goa'uld use devices known as ring transporters that allow instant travel between two points in relatively close proximity, while the Asgard have a much more advanced form of teleportation. The Ori have at their disposal ring transporters comparable to those of the Goa'uld and have developed a system to deploy them using an air-dropped ring terminal, allowing for rapid deployment of soldiers onto the field.
The Wraith also make use of teleportation technology, equipping Darts with a system known as a Culling Beam. This allows them to rapidly harvest humans for sustenance.
Warhammer 40,000
Many of the Warhammer 40,000 factions have access to teleportation technology that shifts matter from place to place through the Warp, making it extremely hazardous to use.
- The Imperium of Man has large teleportation systems that it sometimes uses to deploy shock troops from orbit to important tactical objectives on battlefields.
- The Eldar have miniaturized teleportation technology that their elite Warp Spider Aspect Warriors can uses for short range teleports in battle.
- The Orks have surprisingly well-developed teleportation technology that they use rather recklessly, compared to other races.