Why didn't Adria destroy the Ark?

[Sg1 1988]

I like the movie but i have one question, why Adria don't destroyed the ark during the time on the room with Vala?

[thekillman]

other than "it's a plothole"?

I would argue that Le Fay kept her busy enough that she couldn't focus her power on it. While episodes like Threads suggest that ascended beings can't actually defeat each other if they fight back, it would be logical to assume they have to fight back.

Therefore, while Adria was far more powerful that Le Fay, she would still need to dedicate some of her attention to her to defend herself. leaving her distracted during the showdown.

[StargateMillennium]

other than "it's a plothole"?

I would argue that Le Fay kept her busy enough that she couldn't focus her power on it. While episodes like Threads suggest that ascended beings can't actually defeat each other if they fight back, it would be logical to assume they have to fight back.

Therefore, while Adria was far more powerful that Le Fay, she would still need to dedicate some of her attention to her to defend herself. leaving her distracted during the showdown.

What about all the other ancients? They killed the ori but there are still all the other ancients that would deal with her if she used her powers.

[Quizziard]

Did she actually fear the Ark? Many people with that much power assume they are invincible and become arrogant.

[Sg1 1988]

I have a theory
Adria maybe want(try) to use the ark to defeat the ancient and re-program all the device, like what daniel said to landry in the finale.

[garhkal]

Agreed. I feel she may have wanted to use it to convert earth.

[hedwig]

She was probably going to reprogram it to her advantage. She didn't count on the SG1 being smarter than she was.