Villain Manifesto
So over in stargateland, we're to write a Stargate Villain manifesto. There were a lot of choices for me: Wraith Queens, Oberoth, Hathor, Ba'al, Michael, Koyla...ultimately I picked Adria. I know, odd choice, but it's really easy once you figure out who she is and how she fills out my Villain ticky box.
THE MANY FACES OF ADRIA
ADRIA
Sounds like a badass to me. Think about it. She's smart enough to figure out that she's the perfect Vala distraction, thus SG-1's. Clever, clever. And then she becomes like the baddest Ori ever. It takes a revved up willing to die for it Ancient to kick her ass finally. Don't forget she made Daniel into a Prior. (Really, his best look.) Oh, and she had excellent posture and taste in clothes. Clearly the clothes thing is genetic. I bet her grandma had excellent taste, unlike stepgrandmama who she's named after.
Her treasure is a lot more expanded than Mama Vala's; what with the world domination and all. Who needs a crown when you can force people to adore you so you can have super special powers? Really, in the case kid became the teacher. Don't think so small, Vala. Of course, her moral meter is so skewed that a room full of ubergeniuses couldn't find it. Being a glowy superbeing can have its perks so who needs a little human moral compass? Again, thinking too small.
There's also that ability to follow SG-1 through the hidden landscapes better than Team Primeval's ability to catch themselves through one. Though, to be fair, that might not be too difficult. Plus just up and disappearing in the middle of a spaceship while looking pitiful at her mama.
Oh, did I mention her whole going through the Supergate with Ori ships for a religious war while being all of a week-old? Yeah, that's pretty BAMF. Imagine leading an army much less while you're still covered in baby food and using your diaper as a waste receptacle. Or growing up in a day. That'd be a nice way to get through your awful teen years.
Not to mention the amazing chemistry with Ba'al. Imagine them as a soap opera supercouple for a moment. I'll wait. SG-1 would have never gotten anything done except try and neutralize the target while the duo would have sipped some hideously expensive champagne, watching the team's ineptness. The clones would be dispersed so that all the false leads would force the team to think the villains were off-world, and they totally weren't. They'd be soaking up the atmosphere around the world while picking people to be minions - voluntary or not, doesn't matter. You can't run an empire if you're forced to do all the menial tasks yourself.
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Pics: Gateworld
THE MANY FACES OF ADRIA
ADRIA
- ...is glowy when pissed, including the eyes.
- ...is not very forgiving unless you're Vala.
- ...is named after a horrible stepmother.
- ...likes people to kneel before Zod.
- ...is set on universe domination.
- ...is calculating and clever.
- ...wants Mother's approval.
- ...loves pretty clothes.
- ...is very, very pretty.
- ...is temperamental.
- ...is homicidal.
- ...is the Orici.
- ...is unhinged.
- ...is graceful.
Sounds like a badass to me. Think about it. She's smart enough to figure out that she's the perfect Vala distraction, thus SG-1's. Clever, clever. And then she becomes like the baddest Ori ever. It takes a revved up willing to die for it Ancient to kick her ass finally. Don't forget she made Daniel into a Prior. (Really, his best look.) Oh, and she had excellent posture and taste in clothes. Clearly the clothes thing is genetic. I bet her grandma had excellent taste, unlike stepgrandmama who she's named after.
Her treasure is a lot more expanded than Mama Vala's; what with the world domination and all. Who needs a crown when you can force people to adore you so you can have super special powers? Really, in the case kid became the teacher. Don't think so small, Vala. Of course, her moral meter is so skewed that a room full of ubergeniuses couldn't find it. Being a glowy superbeing can have its perks so who needs a little human moral compass? Again, thinking too small.
There's also that ability to follow SG-1 through the hidden landscapes better than Team Primeval's ability to catch themselves through one. Though, to be fair, that might not be too difficult. Plus just up and disappearing in the middle of a spaceship while looking pitiful at her mama.
Oh, did I mention her whole going through the Supergate with Ori ships for a religious war while being all of a week-old? Yeah, that's pretty BAMF. Imagine leading an army much less while you're still covered in baby food and using your diaper as a waste receptacle. Or growing up in a day. That'd be a nice way to get through your awful teen years.
Not to mention the amazing chemistry with Ba'al. Imagine them as a soap opera supercouple for a moment. I'll wait. SG-1 would have never gotten anything done except try and neutralize the target while the duo would have sipped some hideously expensive champagne, watching the team's ineptness. The clones would be dispersed so that all the false leads would force the team to think the villains were off-world, and they totally weren't. They'd be soaking up the atmosphere around the world while picking people to be minions - voluntary or not, doesn't matter. You can't run an empire if you're forced to do all the menial tasks yourself.
CREDITS
Pics: Gateworld