Al'kesh

In the fictional Stargate universe, the Al'kesh is a powerful Goa'uld medium-range bomber used in area bombardments of planetary surfaces. Originally used exclusively by the Goa'uld System Lords, after the collapse of the Goa'uld regime in Season 8 of Stargate SG-1 The Primary operators of Al'kesh are the Free Jaffa Nation and the Lucian Alliance.

Technical Data

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.

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. However it is not as maneuverable as a Death Glider and thus can be even shot down by one. It can also enter hyperspace, unlike a Death Glider, and has more range than a Tel'tak.

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. The Al'kesh although smaller than a Mothership it can however carry an active Stargate as seen in "EndGame". The Al'kesh lacks energy shields and thus can be destroyed by two to three missiles from an F-302 or caused to crash land by a well-placed shot from a Staff cannon to its cockpit.

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