Dakara

Dakara is a fictional planet in the Stargate science fiction franchise, most prominently featured in Stargate SG-1. It is depicted as a remote world in the Milky Way that hosts a substantial temple complex and a powerful ancient device known as the Dakara Superweapon. The weapon is attributed to the Ancients, also called Alterans, and is presented as a planet-spanning tool designed to end wars and suppress hostile capabilities across civilizations.

In the lore of Stargate SG-1, Dakara’s temple and its superweapon become central to several storylines about power, responsibility, and the ethics of using destructive technology. Access to the weapon is portrayed as requiring specific rituals, safeguards, and political considerations among competing factions, including humans, Goa’uld, and other advanced groups. The device’s potential for catastrophic impact drives conflicts and negotiations, influencing the balance of power within the galaxy.

The depiction of Dakara and its weapon varies across episodes and related media, reflecting different narrative needs and interpretations of ancient technology. Beyond the television series, Dakara appears in tie-in novels and video games that expand on the planet’s history, location of temples, and the broader legacy of the Ancients.

See also: Stargate SG-1, Ancients, Goa’uld, Stargate franchise.