Teleportation

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.