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Taranis is a fictional planet on the TV show Stargate Atlantis

Located in the Pegasus Galaxy, the Ancients originally settled the planet. They used the dormant super-volcano to power their outpost. The current Taranians started using the technology, namely a shield, powered by the volcano, to protect themselves from the Wraith. However, the Ancients designed it to be used only occasionally, because continual, full-strength use would draw significant energy from the volcano, causing it to erupt. SGA evacuated the Taranians partially by Gate and partially with the Orion before the super-volcano erupted. The eruption was an extinction-level, and in exchange for help in evacuation, Chancellor Lycus agreed to let Atlantis use the Orion ("Inferno").