Characteristics Ori (Stargate)

the ori impose religion called origin on sentient beings, promising guide towards enlightenment known in series ascension. faith comes holy book called book of origin, , priors spread word of origin. book of origin contains tales of how followers of ori returned path enlightenment, , achieved ascension, although skeptics consider these merely fables meant fill soul bereft of hope purpose . several lines book of origin, or otherwise repeated mantras, heard on show. these include variations of hallowed ori . central icon of religion fire, gives off light , warmth. fact on earth icon has evil or satanic associations in many modern religions prompted daniel posit ancients had influenced negative connotation in order identify threat ori pose. among populations of natives in ori home galaxy groups of heretics believe being suppressed, , seek discover forbidden historical knowledge show others ori, despite power, not gods.

ori military tactics varied during initial incursions milky way galaxy , full-scale invasion later achieved through supergate. initial incursions achieved through lone priors sent worlds in milky way galaxy, preaching populace , distributing copies of book of origin. when people failed comply, more drastic measures taken, point of destroying population. show features powerful ori weapons in ethon , ships in camelot , control chairs in counterstrike , supergates in beachhead . ori can killed merlin s sangraal weapon, nullifies ascended beings. seen in ark of truth, there ark cooper considered fascinating centerpiece , mass brain-washing device causes people see truth in given situation. comparing ark television box light comes out of, , believe says , cooper left open whether choice without guns better method.