Ancient power modulator

From The Stargate Omnipedia


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Device deduced by the information in the Ancient repository of knowledge, allowing an incredible boost of power to the Stargate. Though not Ancient in materials, Colonel Jack O'Neill unintentionally designed the portable piece of technology from the new knowledge in his brain.

When connected to the power source from which the Stargate feeds (Main Breaker Quadrant B), the modulator allows the Stargate to siphon energy 10 times the maximum available amount, but preventing a dangerous overload long enough for the Stargate to activate.

This device was likely based on the Zero Point Module, an Ancient device which serves much the same purpose, but is more of a "battery" than a power booster. The modulator is powered by liquid naquadah, which can be gathered from a Jaffa staff weapon.


KEY EPISODES

The Fifth Race - O'Neill unwittingly designs the power modulator to journey to the Asgard planet Othalla and have the Ancients knowledge removed from his brain.
Point of View - SG-1 travels through the quantum mirror with the power modulator to use it in an alternate reality in the hopes of contacting the Asgard for aid against a Goa'uld invasion.