Al'kesh
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| Al'kesh | |
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 Al'kesh over a planet |
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| First appearance | "Exodus" |
| General Characteristics | |
| Armaments | Revolving staff cannons Explosive energy charges |
| Propulsion | Hyperdrive |
In the fictional Stargate universe, the Al'kesh is a powerful Goa'uld medium-range bomber used in area bombardments of planetary surfaces.
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[edit] Technical Data
[edit] Weapons
The Al'kesh has two main weapons: two large staff cannons in a belly turret underneath the vessel, and various explosive energy devices. These explosives are the primary surface bombardment weapon and are powerful enough to penetrate and collapse the Tok'ra's underground crystal tunnels. They can also damage the hull of an unshielded Ha'tak.
[edit] Engines
The ship's engines give it great speed and maneuverability in sub-light flight, enough to attack a Ha'tak and evade its fire. It can also enter hyperspace, unlike a Death Glider, and has more range than a Tel'tak.
[edit] Other technologies
The Al'kesh is equipped with a ring transporter that allows it to function as a light troop transporter, landing Jaffa from orbit. It can carry a cloaking device that makes it invisible to sensors, useful for covert missions.
[edit] Mission roles
The Al'kesh was primarily used by the Goa'uld to attack planetary surfaces or to land troops, although they were also used for space fights.
An Al'kesh was the vessel of choice of Osiris, who kept one in orbit around the Earth while she probed Daniel Jackson's subconscious mind.
The Al'kesh is also the standard vessel of the Lucian Alliance, though more powerful Alliance members have been seen to use Ha'tak motherships.
In the episode "Bounty", the Lucian Alliance would connect large transport containers to the rear of the Al'kesh which would serve as both an escort and the guiding ship in the 'train'. Typically, up to three or more containers would be present with ring transporters connecting the various sections. Large shipments of goods could be transported in such ships.
