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Encyclopedia > Apophis (Stargate)
Stargate character

Apophis in The Serpent's Lair
Apophis
Race Goa'uld
Gender Male
Rank System Lord
Birthplace Unknown
Television portrayer Peter Williams
Key episodes "Children of the Gods" (first appearance)

In the science fiction television show Stargate SG-1, Apophis was a Goa'uld based on the god Apep of Egyptian mythology. The character was portrayed by Peter Williams. An activated Stargate, the central object of the fictional Stargate universe, here depicted in the SG-1 television series. ... Image File history File links Peter Williams as Apophis This is a screenshot of a copyrighted website, video game graphic, computer program graphic, television broadcast, or film. ... The Goauld (pronounced go-a-OOLD , commonly GOOLD, or go-OOLD) are a fictional parasitic alien race in the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1 universe. ... The shield and spear of the Roman God Mars are often used to represent the male sex In heterogamous species, male is the sex of an organism, or of a part of an organism, which typically produces smaller, mobile gametes (spermatozoa) that are able to fertilise female gametes (ova). ... The System Lord Ra The System Lord Apophis The System Lord Anubis The System Lord Baal See Stargate for more information on this fictional universe. ... Peter Williams is an actor most commonly known for his role as the System Lord Apophis in the highly popular television series Stargate SG-1. ... Children of the Gods (Parts 1 and 2) are the pilot episodes of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... A broadcast of the long-running and popular British science-fiction series Doctor Who. ... Stargate SG-1 (often abbreviated as SG-1) is a science fiction television series based upon the 1994 science fiction film Stargate. ... The Goauld (pronounced go-a-OOLD , commonly GOOLD, or go-OOLD) are a fictional parasitic alien race in the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1 universe. ... An Egyptian deity wards off the snake-like Apep In Egyptian mythology, Apep (also spelled Apepi, and Aapep, or Apophis in Greek) was an evil demon, the deification of darkness and chaos, and thus opponent of light and Maat (order/truth), whose existence was believed about from the Middle... Egyptian mythology or Egyptian religion is the succession of tentative beliefs held by the people of Egypt for over three thousand years, prior to major exposure to Christianity and Islam. ... Peter Williams is an actor most commonly known for his role as the System Lord Apophis in the highly popular television series Stargate SG-1. ...


Apophis first appeared in the pilot episode "Children of the Gods" and was the show's main antagonist and the principal enemy of SG-1 for most of the first four seasons. Apophis had all the standard characteristics of the Goa'uld, including arrogance, cruelty, and megalomania. He was also extremely lucky and very resourceful, having managed to escape what appeared to be certain death on several occasions. Children of the Gods (Parts 1 and 2) are the pilot episodes of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... SG-1 arm patch SG-1 (Stargate Team 1) is the primary unit of Stargate Command in the science fiction TV show Stargate SG-1, of which its members are the main characters. ... The Goauld (pronounced go-a-OOLD , commonly GOOLD, or go-OOLD) are a fictional parasitic alien race in the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1 universe. ...

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Background

While all Goa'uld have a liking for war, Apophis was unusually militaristic. He has been seen to go on foot into battle or battle-like situations. His usual dress is not sumptuous cloth but rather a version of a Goa'uld military uniform, except with a gold rather than silver-gray color. [1] The only other System Lord known to do this was Heru-ur. [2] The System Lord Ra The System Lord Apophis The System Lord Anubis The System Lord Baal See Stargate for more information on this fictional universe. ... In the science fiction television show Stargate SG-1, the fictional character Heru-ur was a Goauld on whom the fiction claims the Heru-ur (Horus) of Egyptian mythology was based. ...


Just as in Egyptian mythology, Apophis was the nemesis of Ra, the Supreme System Lord of the Goa'uld Empire. [3]. When Daniel Jackson and Jack O'Neill killed Ra [4], they inadvertently increased Apophis' power and allowed him to launch attacks against both Earth and Abydos through the Stargate, though these also appeared to be host raids intended to find matured humans suitable as Goa'uld hosts. During these attacks, Apophis kidnapped Daniel's wife Sha're, who became the host of Apophis' queen Amonet, as well as Sha're's brother Skaara, who became host to his son, Klorel. [1] SG-1's war against Apophis and their quest to find and rescue Sha're were one of the main focuses of the show in the first few seasons. Ra is a fictional alien in the Stargate universe, appearing in the science fiction movie Stargate (1994), and subsequently in the television show Stargate SG-1. ... Daniel Jackson (b. ... Jonathan Jack ONeill (born October 20, 1952)[1] is a fictional character in the science fiction feature film Stargate and the subsequent television series Stargate SG-1 played by actors Kurt Russell in the former (but spelled as ONeil) and Richard Dean Anderson in the latter. ...


Contact with SG-1

After several minor skirmishes between SG-1 and Apophis' forces, Apophis eventually launched an all-out attack on Earth with two motherships and an army of Jaffa. Earth's nuclear arsenal proved ineffective against Apophis' Goa'uld technology, but the attack was ultimately foiled by SG-1 after Daniel Jackson discovered a Stargate address for a Stargate on one of the ships, allowing SG-1 to sneak on board and destroy the two ships, resulting in the loss of Apophis' fleet and army. Apophis himself was thought to have perished along with his mothership, but in fact he had escaped at the last minute through the ship's onboard Stargate. [5][6] Earth (IPA: , often referred to as the Earth, Terra, the World or Planet Earth) is the third planet in the solar system in terms of distance from the Sun, and the fifth largest. ... The Hatak class of Goauld warships are the primary ships of the fleets of the System Lords, characters from the television series Stargate SG-1. ... The Jaffa are a fictional alien race, in the television series Stargate SG-1. ...


However, the destroyed motherships and Jaffa represented a significant portion of Apophis' forces, and his standing amongst the other Goa'uld was severely weakened. He soon came under attack from the new most powerful and evil Goa'uld, Sokar. Sokar crushed Apophis' remaining forces and captured and tortured Apophis. Spoiler warning: Sokar is a fictional character in the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1 played by David Palffy. ...


He eventually managed to escape and fled from Sokar. After being pursued by Sokar's minions, he was found during an offworld mission of SG-1 after his Death Glider crashed. Apophis demanded asylum from SG-1 and the Tau'ri, his greatest enemies, who (reluctantly) granted it to him. While he was in Earth custody as a prisoner of the SGC, each member of SG-1 had the opportunity to confront Apophis one-on-one as he lay on his deathbed. A Death Glider The death glider is a fictional spacecraft in the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ...


Apophis' host, a young Egyptian scribe, also briefly reasserted himself, describing the torture of being forced to watch for thousands of years as Apophis used his body to commit unspeakable crimes. Daniel promised to give the host a proper Egyptian burial. Apophis eventually died from the injuries Sokar's torture inflicted on him, and his body was returned to Sokar, who promised not to destroy Earth. Sokar then revived Apophis through the use of a sarcophagus, in order to torture him for the rest of eternity. [7] Sarcophagus In the Stargate fictional universe, the alien species Goauld use a device called a sarcophagus to rapidly heal injuries and extend their lifespans. ...


Apophis became a prisoner on Sokar's prison moon Ne'tu, where his face was badly scarred. Through unknown means he was able to assume a new identity, going by the name Nao'nak, and he became the First Prime of Bynarr, the Lord of Ne'tu. [8] Apophis eventually managed to lead a rebellion on Ne'tu, on which SG-1 was also being held captive at the time, during which he saved the life of Major Samantha Carter, only so he could later torture her for information. Once again, each member of SG-1, except for Teal'c, had a one-on-one confrontation with Apophis, during which they were able to resist his torture and bravely declare their defiance against him. Using a drug known as the "Blood of Sokar" and the Tok'ra memory recalling device, he plunged SG-1 into some of their old memories, such as Carter's memory of her mother's death and Jack O'Neill's last meeting with his son Charlie, trying to find out their secrets such the IDC, the Asgard homeworld, how to get back to Earth and where the Harcesis child is. In the science fiction television show Stargate SG-1, Netu is the moon of Sokars homeworld Delmak. ... In the Stargate fictional universe, the Goauld are a fictional parasitic alien race that uses humans as hosts. ... Samantha Sam Carter (born December 29, 1968) is a fictional character in the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1, played by English-Canadian actress Amanda Tapping. ... Tealc [ˈtiːəlk] is a fictional character in the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... The Tokra are a fictional race on the television series Stargate SG-1. ...


Apophis eventually ringed up to Sokar's mothership, culminating in a face to face showdown between Apophis and Sokar. Apophis' actions combined with the efforts of SG-1 and the Tok'ra (who blew up the moon while Sokar was in orbit around it) managed to bring about the death of Sokar and the destruction of his mothership. Apophis was thought to have perished along with Sokar, but had managed to escape at the last moment by taking a Ring Transporter to Sokar's palace. [9] The Ring Transporter is a fictional device from the sci-fi television show Stargate SG-1 and the Stargate movie. ... The Tokra are a fictional race on the television series Stargate SG-1. ... The Ring Transporter is a fictional device from the sci-fi television show Stargate SG-1 and the Stargate movie. ...

Apophis' fleet moments before being vaporized.
Apophis' fleet moments before being vaporized.

After the death of Sokar, Apophis gained control of Sokar's massive fleet and became the most powerful Goa'uld up to that time. He also adopted Sokar's style of dress, switching from his old Egyptian look to the more Satanic wardrobe favored by Sokar. He attacked and reclaimed Chulak [10], killed several other Goa'uld including his long-time rival (and nephew) Heru-ur [11], and was one step away from destroying the System Lords and conquering the galaxy when his fleet was incinerated by an artificial supernova created by SG-1 and the Tok'ra. [12] Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1012x569, 46 KB) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1012x569, 46 KB) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... In Stargate SG-1, a television series based upon the 1994 science fiction movie Stargate, Chulak is a fictional planet orbiting a binary star system. ... In the science fiction television show Stargate SG-1, the fictional character Heru-ur was a Goauld on whom the fiction claims the Heru-ur (Horus) of Egyptian mythology was based. ... The System Lord Ra The System Lord Apophis The System Lord Anubis The System Lord Baal See Stargate for more information on this fictional universe. ...


Apophis once again managed to escape the destruction of his fleet, only to find himself confronted by an enemy even he couldn't survive: the great nemesis of the Asgard, the Replicators. The Replicators overran Apophis' mothership and killed most of his Jaffa. Apophis attempted to seize SG-1's mothership with the aide of a captured and brainwashed Teal'c, but that ship also became infested by the Replicators, and Apophis could only watch helplessly as his remaining Jaffa were killed by the invading menace. In the science fiction series Stargate SG-1, the Asgard are a benevolent, highly advanced and evolved race from another galaxy, called Ida, who have visited Earth on many occasions, giving rise to the Norse legends. ... In the science fiction series Stargate SG-1, the Replicators are a race of self-replicating machines. ... Tealc [ˈtiːəlk] is a fictional character in the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ...


SG-1 managed to sabotage the mothership, causing it to crash into Delmak with both Apophis and the Replicators onboard. The resulting explosion was massive enough to be seen from space. Right before impact, he was trapped inside his own personal shield at the helm of the ship, surrounded by Replicators and unable to do anything except scream when he realized his ship was about to collide with the planet. [13] Even in death Apophis managed to strike one last blow against SG-1 in the form of his brainwashing of Teal'c, which lasted even after Apophis' death and required extreme measures to cure that almost cost Teal'c his life. [3] Diagram of how Stargate addresses correspond to seven points in space from which a destination and journey can be extrapolated. ...

Trivia

While the near-Earth asteroid 99942 Apophis was ostensibly named after the Egyptian god, two of the three discoverers of the asteroid, Roy A. Tucker and David J. Tholen are reportedly fans of Stargate SG-1, and had the fictional character in mind while naming the asteroid. In 2004, 99942 Apophis was believed to be scheduled for impact with Earth in 2029. In spite of jokes by Stephen Colbert as recently as January 24, 2006, the asteroid has been determined to have an impact probability of less than 1 in 45,000 on April 13, 2036. NID Agent Malcolm Barrett's reference to an asteroid impact "in about 20 years" in "Smoke and Mirrors" has absolutely nothing to do with 99942 Apophis, as that episode aired in 2003; the asteroid was discovered a year later. Near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) are asteroids whose orbits are close to Earths orbit. ... Close approach of Apophis on April 13, 2029 The white bar indicates uncertainty in the range of positions 99942 Apophis (99942) Apophis (previously known by its provisional designation 2004 MN4) is a near-Earth asteroid that caused a brief period of concern in December 2004 because initial observations indicated a... An Egyptian deity wards off the snake-like Apep In Egyptian mythology, Apep (also spelled Apepi, and Aapep, or Apophis in Greek) was an evil demon, the deification of darkness and chaos, and thus opponent of light and Maat (order/truth), whose existence was believed about from the Middle... Roy A. Tucker is an American astronomer. ... David J. Tholen is an American astronomer at the Institute for Astronomy of the University of Hawaii, who specializes in planetary and solar system astronomy. ... Stephen Tyrone Colbert (IPA: ) (born May 13, 1964) is a three-time Emmy Award-winning American comedian, actor, and writer, known for his satirical style and deadpan comedic delivery. ... January 24 is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... April 13 is the 103rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (104th in leap years). ... 2036 (MMXXXVI) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The NID (or National Intelligence Division) is a shadowy intelligence agency in the television series Stargate SG-1. ... Malcom Barrett is a character on the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis, played by the actor Peter Flemming. ... Smoke & Mirrors is an episode from the sixth season of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ...


Like Daniel Jackson, Apophis had a tendency to be presumed dead, when in fact he was still alive:

  • Killed and brought beack to life by the Nox
  • Believed to have been killed when his motherships were destroyed orbiting Earth in "The Serpent's Lair". Later learned to have ringed aboard a mothership holding a Stargate in "Family".
  • Actually died in "Serpent's Song". Later learned to have been revived by Sokar in "Jolinar's Memories."
  • Believed to have been killed aboard Sokar's mothership when it was caught in the destruction of Ne'tu in "The Devil You Know". Later learned to have ringed to Delmak in "Maternal Instinct".
  • Presumed to have died when his fleet was wiped out by Vorash's sun going supernova, but revealed to have jumped to hyperspace in "Exodus".
  • Presumed dead when Replicators overran his mothership. Later revealed to have escaped with a small bodyguard in "Enemies".

Even after his final death, Jack O'Neill began to tell Teal'c that he was one hundred percent sure Apophis was dead, but stopped mid sentence to correct it to only ninety nine percent. There are several possible use of the 3 letter word/formula nox: Nox is a goddess of Night: see Nyx. ... The Serpents Lair (Part 3 of 3) is the season 2 premiere episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Serpents Song is an episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... Jolinars Memories (Part 1 of 2) is an episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... The Devil You Know is an episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... Maternal Instinct is an episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... The Sun is the star of our solar system. ... Multiwavelength X-ray image of the remnant of Keplers Supernova, SN 1604. ... Exodus is an episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... In the science fiction series Stargate SG-1, the Replicators are a race of self-replicating machines. ... Enemies (Part 2 of 3) is the Season 5 premiere episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ...


An alternate Apophis appeared in "Moebius", from a reality where Ra took the Earth Stargate away from Earth. In this timeline he infected the alternate Daniel Jackson with a Goa'uld on the first mission of the new SGC teams and killed most of the team, forcing Alt-O'Neill, Alt-Carter and Alt-Teal'c (Who had once again defected) to travel back in time with a time-travelling Puddle Jumper and set history back to normal. Moebius (Parts 1 and 2) are the Season 8 finale episodes of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... Time travel is a concept that has long fascinated humanity—whether it is Merlin experiencing time backwards, or religious traditions like Mohammeds trip to Jerusalem and ascent to heaven, returning before a glass knocked over had spilt its contents. ... In the Stargate science fiction universe, the Puddle Jumper is a small craft capable of space travel created by the Ancients. ...


References

  1. ^ a b "Children of the Gods" (Stargate SG-1)
  2. ^ "Thor's Chariot" (Stargate SG-1)
  3. ^ a b "Threshold" (Stargate SG-1)
  4. ^ "Stargate"
  5. ^ "Within the Serpent's Grasp" (Stargate SG-1)
  6. ^ "The Serpent's Lair" (Stargate SG-1)
  7. ^ "Serpent's Song" (Stargate SG-1)
  8. ^ "Jolinar's Memories" (Stargate SG-1)
  9. ^ "The Devil You Know" (Stargate SG-1)
  10. ^ "Maternal Instinct" (Stargate SG-1)
  11. ^ "The Serpent's Venom" (Stargate SG-1)
  12. ^ "Exodus" (Stargate SG-1)
  13. ^ "Enemies" (Stargate SG-1)

Children of the Gods (Parts 1 and 2) are the pilot episodes of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... Stargate SG-1 (often abbreviated as SG-1) is a science fiction television series based upon the 1994 science fiction film Stargate. ... Thors Chariot is an episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... Stargate SG-1 (often abbreviated as SG-1) is a science fiction television series based upon the 1994 science fiction film Stargate. ... Threshold (Part 3 of 3) is an episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... Stargate SG-1 (often abbreviated as SG-1) is a science fiction television series based upon the 1994 science fiction film Stargate. ... Stargate is a science fiction/action film released in 1994, directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich, with a soundtrack by David Arnold. ... Within the Serpents Grasp (Part 2 of 3) is the season 1 finale episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... Stargate SG-1 (often abbreviated as SG-1) is a science fiction television series based upon the 1994 science fiction film Stargate. ... The Serpents Lair (Part 3 of 3) is the season 2 premiere episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... Stargate SG-1 (often abbreviated as SG-1) is a science fiction television series based upon the 1994 science fiction film Stargate. ... Serpents Song is an episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... Stargate SG-1 (often abbreviated as SG-1) is a science fiction television series based upon the 1994 science fiction film Stargate. ... Jolinars Memories (Part 1 of 2) is an episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... Stargate SG-1 (often abbreviated as SG-1) is a science fiction television series based upon the 1994 science fiction film Stargate. ... The Devil You Know is an episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... Stargate SG-1 (often abbreviated as SG-1) is a science fiction television series based upon the 1994 science fiction film Stargate. ... Maternal Instinct is an episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... Stargate SG-1 (often abbreviated as SG-1) is a science fiction television series based upon the 1994 science fiction film Stargate. ... The Serpents Venom is an episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... Stargate SG-1 (often abbreviated as SG-1) is a science fiction television series based upon the 1994 science fiction film Stargate. ... Exodus is an episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... Stargate SG-1 (often abbreviated as SG-1) is a science fiction television series based upon the 1994 science fiction film Stargate. ... Enemies (Part 2 of 3) is the Season 5 premiere episode of the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1. ... Stargate SG-1 (often abbreviated as SG-1) is a science fiction television series based upon the 1994 science fiction film Stargate. ...

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Recurring characters on Stargate SG-1 Edit
Tau'ri Malcolm Barrett | Jacob Carter | Chekov | Adrian Conrad | Paul Davis | Paul Emerson | Louis Ferretti | Janet Fraiser
Walter Harriman | Charles Kawalsky | Robert Kinsey | Carolyn Lam | Catherine Langford | Bill Lee
Harry Maybourne | Lionel Pendergast | Robert Rothman | Frank Simmons | Pete Shanahan | Siler | Richard Woolsey
Other Humans Cassandra | Kasuf | Linea | Ma'chello | Martin Lloyd | Sha're | Shifu | Skaara
Goa'uld Amaterasu | Amonet | Anubis | Apophis | Ba'al | Camulus | Cronus | Hathor | Heru-ur
Nerus | Nirrti | Osiris | Ra | Sokar | Tanith | Yu | Zipacna
Jaffa Bra'tac | Gerak | Ishta | Rya'c
Other Adria | Chaka | Fifth | Harlan | Lotan | Oma Desala | Reese | Replicator Carter | Thor
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Apophis (Stargate) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1210 words)
Apophis first appeared in the pilot episode "Children of the Gods" and was the show's main antagonist and the principal enemy of SG-1 for the first few seasons.
Apophis eventually managed to lead a rebellion on Ne'tu (on which SG-1 was also being held captive), during which he saved the life of Major Samantha Carter, only so he could torture her for information later.
Apophis attempted to seize SG-1's mothership with the aide of a captured and brainwashed Teal'c, but that ship was also taken over by the replicators, and Apophis could only watch helplessly as his remaining Jaffa were killed by the invading techno-bugs.
Apophis (Stargate) - definition of Apophis (Stargate) in Encyclopedia (949 words)
Apophis first appeared in the pilot episode Children of the Gods and was the show's main antagonist and the principal enemy of SG-1 for a long time.
Apophis eventually managed to lead a rebellion on Sokar's prison moon of Netu (on which SG-1 was also being held captive), during which he saved the life of Major Samantha Carter, only so he could torture her for information later.
Apophis' penchant for escaping what appeared to be certain death multiple times is similar to that of Murdoc, the greatest enemy of Macgyver, another television show starring Richard Dean Anderson.
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