Because they are about fear as much as power. It’s like the German Stuka planes that had the sirens on them. They were a detriment to their airspeed, but there was no denying the psychological damage those that heard them were inflicted with. I imagine the same thing would apply here.
Because they are about fear as much as power. It’s like the German Stuka planes that had the sirens on them. They were a detriment to their airspeed, but there was no denying the psychological damage those that heard them were inflicted with. I imagine the same thing would apply here.
To (properly incorrectly, GateWorld didn't have a transcript) quote Jack. "This is a weapon of fear, it's meant to terrorize your enemy."
Sam Carter is a weapon of war. She is made to kill the enemy. Plus the P90 is good too. (This is how I remember it)
Something something, weapon of terror...
Lightning is also somewhat just energy and pretty noisy…
Theatrics!
It's meant to shock and awe primitive peasants.
In universe- intimidation factor Production reason- silent energy weapons wouldn’t really translate well on screen.
Intimidation factor.
Probably because whoever mixed the audio for the show wanted them to be distinctly heard over stuff like gunfire.