Stargate Millennium Hand Guide

by StargateMillennium

The Tau'ri are now the Fifth Race. But what does that mean? What new advancements have they come up with? What new dangers lurk in NGC 300? This is a guide detailing the different races, locations, and technologies in Stargate Millennium. These include ideas or details that have not shown up in the story but exist in universe.

21. Units : Quinteran Galactic Ranger

Quinteran Galactic Ranger

Overview

Though among the Quinterans, rangers are considered heroes and guardians, to the rest of the galaxy Quinteran rangers are widely considered to be the face of murder and death. The Quinteran's vicious reputation were thanks to the actions of the rangers. They make up the bulk of the Quinteran military and enforce Quinteran will. The Quinterans have not yet reached the level of the Ancients but the advanced technology and genetic enhancements have made even one of them a formidable force.

Training

Quinteran Galactic Rangers must apply at a young age in order to be considered, as early as adolescence. The reason is to put them through intense psychological training. The Quinterans have been around the galaxy and they are aware of telepathy as well as mind-control and mind reading. The goal is so each recruit is resistant to all that. However, perhaps the biggest reason for this is indoctrination. Citizens of the Quinteran Nation believe in their goal. Rangers must not only believe in it but be zealous in achieving it. Galactic rangers' belief in the Quinteran mandate can be compared to religious fanaticism. While there is a psychological test that must be passed, many outside the Quinteran Nation question its purpose as many galactic rangers are sadistic and bloodthirsty. Though the Quinterans argue this is simply a strong sense of justice and a will to do what's right.

Rangers must undergo intense physical training, mostly practicing firearms and knife combat. Though there is some hand to hand, it is not given the same degree of focus and their use of melee weapons is limited. Rangers are pushed to the brink of human physical capability.

During graduation, rangers undergo genetic modification. These modifications were derived from the Ancient database as the Ancients not only evolved mentally but physically. This is the reason for the grueling physical training as the modification is intended to enhance the existing strength, not be a crutch in place of it. Quinteran rangers are capable of running at 100 kph. The limits of their strength are unknown but Quinterans are still able to perform duties with their equipment as if they were wearing none at all. Though, it is clear the heavy equipment does slow them down as they need to take it off to reach their insane speeds. While Ror'char troopers seek to take down enemies through sheer skill, Quinterans have always been able to use superior physique. Though that is not to say Quinterans are unskilled.

Genetic Modifications

As mentioned before, Quinteran Rangers have been extensively genetically modified. These modifications were based on the genetic evolution of the Ancients as the Ancients had not only evolved mentally but physically as well. After looking at Quinteran DNA, Kara Osborn says she hesitates to say they're even still human. Quinteran rangers can sprint at a speed of 100 kph and have enhanced strength and stamina. They can also heal several times faster. This will not result in a regeneration that can be observed but normally grievous wounds can now be slept off.

One noticeable change is their eyes. They possess a layer similar to the tapetum lucidum found in animals. It is incredibly reflective and gives the rangers excellent sight in the dark. It seems to be able to be extended or retracted. When it is extended, the eyes of the Quinteran ranger often seem to be glowing red.

Organization

The Galactic Rangers simply refer to the space branch of the Quinteran Armed Forces. The Rangers are further divided into branches. There are the Berseker vanguard, Watcher sniper unit, Guardian medical ranger, and more.

Equipment

Quinteran Rangers are easily identifiable with their black or dark gray battle uniforms being knee-length long coats. For headgear many wear helmets. They may wear gas masks or clothes over their face. On top of their uniform is a tactical vest carrying their equipment. Their armor is rather light as they didn't want to hinder the Ranger's physical capabilities. And with the speeds a ranger can achieve, armor was often unnecessary as it was often difficult to land a hit on a ranger. And even when shots are landed, it was difficult to kill one.

Rangers also come with a standard arsenal of grenades, timed explosives, and a primary and a secondary firearm. Their firearms use traditional ballistics. However, their bullets generate an energy field similar to the field found on Ancient drone weapons. This field is weaker and cannot be sustained but it lasts long enough until the bullet reaches its target. With this energy field, bullets effortlessly penetrate even the toughest armors with ease. They also make use of drone launchers. These are also inspired by the Ancient drone weapons. These rocket launchers can be loaded with a single Ancient drone to be fired from the shoulder. A neural interface will then allow the wielder to guide the drone to its target.

Quinterans also make use of recon-probes. Based on the kino, these disks are sent to scout an area much like a MALP. They are usually controlled by an engineer. Recon-probes also have a combat mode. When switching to combat mode, the disk transforms into a bug-like form with twin shotguns.

Some Quinteran officers also have gauntlets that can project forward energy shields.