Alteran

The Alterans are considered to be the founding branch of Humanity, from which all current species derive from. As such they are considered the first evolution of the species, eventually splitting in the Alteran Division into two factions: the Ancients and the Ori.

Biology
Genetic Superiority Although the Alterans were human in appearance, their physiology is much more advanced, with a heightened intellect and capacity to store knowledge.

Towards the end of their evolutionary development, but still before they ascended, the Alterans developed numerous advanced and varied abilities, such as:


 * Telepathy
 * Telekinesis
 * Superhuman Senses
 * Superhuman Speed
 * Superhuman Strength
 * Precognition
 * Perfect Health
 * Healing Factor
 * Healing Touch
 * Kinetic Mind

Cultural Dogma
The Alterans believed in science, reason, and logic. Knowledge and enlightenment were fundamental to their world view. They believed that the universe was to be studied, and that scientific experimentation was essential to gaining understanding. Most importantly, the Alterans believed in free will. To them, the right to believe whatever a person wanted was more important than anything else. This has been to their detriment, however, as it has been that very belief in free will that forced them to respect the rights of the Ori in believing their fanaticism.

Technology
The Alterans, being one of the first forms of sentient life to evolve in the universe had developed many advanced forms of technology before they left their galaxy. They had also developed intergalactic FTL-technology long before sentient life had developed on Earth.