Replicators
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Replicators are a type of self replicating machines native to the Stargate universe.
Physical Charecteristics
The most basic level of most Replicators is the block. Replicator Blocks are small objects about 2.5 centimeters long. On their own, individual blocks are incapable of acting, However when several of these blocks come in close proximity, they can use magnetic force to assemble themselves into various forms, generally an insectiod from ranging a small dog to a large dog, capable of movement, processing metal and producing additional replicator blocks. Larger forms are capable of Spaceflight and are capalbe of FTL Speeds. Replicators are powered by an exotic particle and power has so far never been an issue for them. Replicators also carry a corrosive spray capable of eating through metal, the properties of this are unknown. Through unknown means, replicators exibit a rather high resistance to energy weapons, although they are still vunerable to Kinetic Energy weaponry.
A second, more advanced humaniod form was latter designed, but production was limited as they required Neutronium. These are much more autonomous and seem to act as the leaders of the Replicators.
Behavior
Replicators are intelligent and work as a group mind. They are capable of using machinery, such as ships and computers, as well as enhancing their weapons systems, shields and propulsion. Although Replicators do not cary small arms, instead attacking enemy soldiers on the ground by clawing at them and using their corosive spray. Replicators tactics work in two main ways, in which they either use their small size to lay low while building up their numbers and engaging in ambush tactics, and swarming soldiers using vast numbers of spider forms.
Ultimately the Replicators have one primary Drive, self replication. Any Replicator Insectiod form can process metals and produce additionial blocks sufficient to create an additional replicator in a matter of minutes.
Threat Assessment
Replicators are one of the most hostile, powerful and dangerous faction in the Stargate Universe. While a single basic replicator spider form is not much of a threat in of itself, if given access is capable of quickly giving rise to additional replicators, which are further capable of expanding their numbers exponetially provided raw material. This gives the Replicators not only a collosal numerical advantage, but makes them extremely hard to contain and vanquish once and for all. A single space capable replicator form can give rise to a massive army of Replicators capable of galactic conquest in a matter of months. Combined with the ability to comendeer and upgrade warships, this makes even a single replicator spider form a threat on a galactic scale.