First and foremost, sincere apologies if this is a much repeated subject but i couldn't locate a thread that resembled my idea enough, so here it is.
Second, a bit of an intro ;
Way back in Season 3 of SG-1, we got our first taste of the idea of Ascended beings in the episode Maternal Instinct and the first hint of the use of power without the use of technology. Essentially, the previously strictly science-based show's conception of magic. The awesome ability of Ascended to affect the surrounding universe (when they could get away with it of course) was later explained through the fact that these beings are comprised of energy themselves and their discretion to wield that power was under strict limitations of higher plane politics.
In Season 5, we got a taste of supernatural-esque power, with Cassie's aborted transformation in Rite of Passage. This changed the rules of the game with regards to non-technological use of power ; mortal human beings could harness unnatural abilities and, one of the perks of life on the lower planes, had no restrictions attached, provided one's body could take it. These abilities were vaguely chalked up to higher brain functions, a biologically "evolved" state and the body's generation of magnetic fields. Since then, we've seen all kinds of abilities from Nerti's mind-readers and telekinetics, to Jonas' future visions, to Jack's temporary healing ability.
Now, we have the Priors to contend with. We know these men (no women seen yet) were previously regular people, before they were engulfed by the Orii themselves, receiving the full package. And with that step, these regular worshippers have been transformed practically into supernatural villains. As this is a new tact for the normally scientifically grounded show, I think it would be a good idea to have a thread to collect all the information we can, and speculate on, the capabilities of the Priors. Essentially to discuss what the Priors can do, how they can do it and how this fits into the established mythology and science of Stargate.
To start things off ;
- Telekinesis. Priors can move objects ranging in size from books to adult males and are fond of using it to open and close doors. They can use precision, as seen by their ability to strangle people (the first kill seen by a Prior resembled a Darth Vader-style throat crushing) and can stop objects travelling at bullet speeds dead in their tracks. Note that this ability is not necessarily related to foresight as the man in Metamorphasis could also stop bullets and there was no evidence of him possessing abnormal perception.
How dependent are the Priors on their staffs ? Do they act to boost the power of their abilities ?
Are the Priors given a crash course in the use of their abilities ? Other beings with powers have shown a need to master their power over time.
Are the Priors producing energy required for their abilties themselves ? Or have they 'borrowed' power from the Orii ?
Second, a bit of an intro ;
Way back in Season 3 of SG-1, we got our first taste of the idea of Ascended beings in the episode Maternal Instinct and the first hint of the use of power without the use of technology. Essentially, the previously strictly science-based show's conception of magic. The awesome ability of Ascended to affect the surrounding universe (when they could get away with it of course) was later explained through the fact that these beings are comprised of energy themselves and their discretion to wield that power was under strict limitations of higher plane politics.
In Season 5, we got a taste of supernatural-esque power, with Cassie's aborted transformation in Rite of Passage. This changed the rules of the game with regards to non-technological use of power ; mortal human beings could harness unnatural abilities and, one of the perks of life on the lower planes, had no restrictions attached, provided one's body could take it. These abilities were vaguely chalked up to higher brain functions, a biologically "evolved" state and the body's generation of magnetic fields. Since then, we've seen all kinds of abilities from Nerti's mind-readers and telekinetics, to Jonas' future visions, to Jack's temporary healing ability.
Now, we have the Priors to contend with. We know these men (no women seen yet) were previously regular people, before they were engulfed by the Orii themselves, receiving the full package. And with that step, these regular worshippers have been transformed practically into supernatural villains. As this is a new tact for the normally scientifically grounded show, I think it would be a good idea to have a thread to collect all the information we can, and speculate on, the capabilities of the Priors. Essentially to discuss what the Priors can do, how they can do it and how this fits into the established mythology and science of Stargate.
To start things off ;
- Telekinesis. Priors can move objects ranging in size from books to adult males and are fond of using it to open and close doors. They can use precision, as seen by their ability to strangle people (the first kill seen by a Prior resembled a Darth Vader-style throat crushing) and can stop objects travelling at bullet speeds dead in their tracks. Note that this ability is not necessarily related to foresight as the man in Metamorphasis could also stop bullets and there was no evidence of him possessing abnormal perception.
How dependent are the Priors on their staffs ? Do they act to boost the power of their abilities ?
Are the Priors given a crash course in the use of their abilities ? Other beings with powers have shown a need to master their power over time.
Are the Priors producing energy required for their abilties themselves ? Or have they 'borrowed' power from the Orii ?
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