The-Not-So-Nice Ancients
Mar. 22nd, 2011 06:38 amHi everyone. I'm looking for any stories where the Alterians/Ancients weren't so great. It could be something somewhat benign such as how the current Alterians act during The Return, or more about how they were before they ascended.
I don't know if there are any out there, but I would love stories that explore how they have an entire galaxy "Praising the Ancestors" (much like the Ori) Also, anything from the following would be fair game as well:
1. Look at the creation of the wraith and anything else that might be similar.
2. Looking at the horrible experiments kept at Atlantis (perhaps the fact that they captured a creature - the shadow - to study it and kept it locked up for 10,000 years.
3. The fact that they control how Ascended act even those that ascend on their own - maybe even looking at the fact that ascended of different species (ie Humans) are required to act a certain way.
4. Hypocritical actions of the current Ascended.
5. How the ascended neglected a treaty with the 3 other great races once they actually ascended.
I know it is sort of a broad request, but a lot of the fics I have been reading recently seem to make the fact that they had been around for awhile and had incredible technology means they were a great people and everyone on Atlantis sort of looks up to them. I would love stories were everyone on Atlantis sort of hated them instead.
I don't know if there are any out there, but I would love stories that explore how they have an entire galaxy "Praising the Ancestors" (much like the Ori) Also, anything from the following would be fair game as well:
1. Look at the creation of the wraith and anything else that might be similar.
2. Looking at the horrible experiments kept at Atlantis (perhaps the fact that they captured a creature - the shadow - to study it and kept it locked up for 10,000 years.
3. The fact that they control how Ascended act even those that ascend on their own - maybe even looking at the fact that ascended of different species (ie Humans) are required to act a certain way.
4. Hypocritical actions of the current Ascended.
5. How the ascended neglected a treaty with the 3 other great races once they actually ascended.
I know it is sort of a broad request, but a lot of the fics I have been reading recently seem to make the fact that they had been around for awhile and had incredible technology means they were a great people and everyone on Atlantis sort of looks up to them. I would love stories were everyone on Atlantis sort of hated them instead.
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Date: 2011-03-22 02:30 pm (UTC)Pilgrim's Progress (http://smiley.zonezine.net/html/44403.html) by sardonicsmiley. PG-13, gen. The Ancients' plan to destroy the Wraith is backfired.
A Hole in the World (http://archiveofourown.org/works/148921?view_adult=true) by gottalovev. NC-17, John/Rodney. There's the Ancient Ascension helping device that takes away the possibility of choosing.
Sheppard Moon (http://megtipper.tripod.com/sheppardmoon.htm) by Tipper, gen, deals with the 'hypocritical actions of the current Ascended'.
Military Options (http://www.wraithbait.com/viewstory.php?sid=14310) by kungfunurse. There's cruel horrible Ascension helping device. PG-13, John/Rodney, pre-slash.
Machina ex Deo (http://www.wraithbait.com/viewstory.php?sid=1070) by custardpringle. R, John/Rodney. There's some kind of evil AI sword.
In Untalented And Completely Unprepared, But Giving It His Best Shot Anyway (http://www.area52hkh.net/asd/dasha/untalent.php) by Dasha there's indication that the Ancients were experimenting on the Iratus bugs. PG, John/Rodney.
Thousandmother (http://sgabigbang.talkoncorners.net/?view=fic&id=91) by springwoof. NC-17, John/Rodney. The fic explores the theme that the Ancients actually got grasp on the Ascension from the other species.
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Date: 2011-03-22 04:19 pm (UTC)Heart of glass by flambeau NC-17 McShep John and Rodney get tangled up in an Ancient story.
Machinery of night by lilacway NC-17 McShep John encounters another evil Ancient ascension method
Mend by mdime02 McShep The Ancients didn't care who got hurt as long as they didn't.
Storm Front by lavvyan PG-13 McShep Rodney fights the effects of another ascension device.
Strange how certain the journey by telesilla R McShep John finds out how the Ancients dealt with distraction.
Breeding Ground by Mad_Maudlin R het pairings implied dub-con Helia and her crew have some nefarious plans for the remaining Terrans.
Only with the Best Intentions by lavvyan Gen The Ancients had their methods for making model citizens.
The Call of the Traveler by linaerys PG-13 McShep A dark discovery raises questions on the Ancient's ethics.
Uncanny Valley by harriet_spy PG-13 Gen An Ancient has no qualms using John as a shell.
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Date: 2011-03-22 04:58 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-03-22 08:16 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-03-23 03:07 am (UTC)Family Ties: Not so much anything specific the Ancients did but John disliking them and being upset when he finds out he's a genetic throwback, 100% ancient. McShep, G. http://community.livejournal.com/mcsheplets/221421.html#cutid1
Attack of the Giant Robot From Outer Space: Humorous but there's still an evil ancient robot set on destroying them. McShep, R. http://skoosiepants.livejournal.com/158971.html