Stargate Fanfiction
The military sci-fi franchise about a network of ancient alien gates, spanning SG-1's flagship team adventures and Atlantis's lost-city expedition. Its fanfic legacy is enormous: Jack/Daniel and the slow-burn ache of Sam Carter and Jack O'Neill's regulations-bound feelings define SG-1, while Atlantis's McKay/Sheppard became one of AO3's all-time juggernaut pairings, complete with a legendary AU culture. Team-as-family offworld missions, ancient-tech mishaps, and Earthside domesticity remain the fandom's bread and butter.
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What is Stargate fanfiction?
Stargate fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the Stargate universe. With over 40,000 works on Archive of Our Own, Stargate is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter, Daniel Jackson, Teal'c, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular Stargate Fanfics
These are the highest-rated Stargate stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
Per Ardua Ad Astra
by In_Defilade
AU/Crossover. Stargate-centric.Harry pays a high price when driving Voldemort from his mind at the Ministry battle; he burns out his magical abilities entirely. Now without magic, he is summarily rejected from wizarding society but comes to realise he has gained something ... other ... or Ancient.St
Monsters in My Bed!
by Glimare
When Timmy has a nightmare, he goes to his daddy, no matter how weird it sounds when it is said out loud. AKA, why you should watch what your children watch.
Wormholed
by HeartOfAspen
Is ten years after the end of the Second Wizarding War too soon to make a television special about the adventures of the Golden Trio? A better question... is ANY length of time good to make such a thing? Probably not, and here's why.
The Ophidiophobia Job
by Glinda
Leverage/Stargate SG1 Crossover. Team Leverage discover that their mark has access to lots of highly classified alien technology. Eliot calls in some help from a 'buddy in the business' and it turns out he worked for the Stargate programme. Conspiracies are discovered, bombs are defused, aliens are
Triggering Jealousy
by ameow_nkzk
Estella, Vivian, who else?Adam hated the fact that Lyle mention unknown girl names. Just who are they? He demanded an explanation.
Through the Gate
by labpotato
Alex has settled into life in America with the Pleasures. He's doing well in school, engaging in his old hobbies, and only occasionally stumbling across nefarious plots. But after spending the morning surfing, Alex stumbles upon a conspiracy that spans the galaxy and poses a greater threat to Earth
Shadows of Secrets
by LtLola
Part One of Shadows of Secrets. It began with a secret born of light: the Ancient core in Lab 7 reacted to the naquadah-tinged cells of her unborn son. To protect their child — and themselves — Sam Carter and Jack O'Neill chose silence. Jake grows up in the shadow of that choice: his father a ghost,
Companion
by Chaniis
John Sheppard wakes up on a Hive Ship with no memory of who he is or how he got there. All he knows is that he's cocooned among Wraith and in danger. When Wraith come to take him away- to his death, he assumes- he is suprised to be brought to quarters of the Commander. He's even more surprised when
Stargate:Spartan Siege
by Johnnieboy11
After the battle on Mantle's Approach, the Chief finds himself, alongside a non-rampant Cortana, helping the Humans of a galaxy similar, yet different to his own, battle their enemies, while exploring the countless worlds tied together by a network of ancient portals and uncovering the mysteries sur
Fork in the Road
by electricgurl (ameliakate)
A review requested to see how Dean got onto SG:1 and just what made him Jack's demented Bad Luck Charm. This is what I came up with, this story is mentioned in the series this far.
Pax Elysia (Stargate x HP)
by Dragonspectre
Harry Potter has united the Hallows and gained access to Merlin's gift to wizardkind. But, a great purpose now falls on wizards and witches as they embark on a journey to the stars where many dangers and enemies lurks. Sequel to The Lion Cub.
JACK AND SAM IN CAPTIVITY
by TuruaSam
Set after Jack is promoted to General but rejoins SG1 to attend an important Harvest Festival. (Set after E15 S8)Jack and Sam are captured when they try to save their Allies from being taken by Slave Traders.'The Master' is aroused by Sam's golden haired beauty as well as her military skills. After
Secret Santa
by Akamaimom
He'd had a plan--and it had been a good one. Conned into participating in the SGC Secret Santa game, General O'Neill has been assigned the best (or worst) possible person for whom to bring a gift. He'd found the perfect thing, but Walter screwed it all up. Now he's left without an appropriate offeri
It's a MYTH that Size Doesn't Matter
by Vanadis (VanadisV)
.Lust at first sight. Sheppard seduces an unsuspecting McKay.Too damaged to truly connect during their brief affair, misunderstandings result. But as time goes by, their journey leads to a deeper friendship and a love that lasts a lifetime... perhaps even longer. .
A Veiled Escape
by TannaraMoonvale
The war was over, the light lost. Few of the Light remain. Hermione spent her time studying the Veil, trying to unravel it’s mysteries in hope it could help them escape.
Tension, Trouble, Trust
by KSM_SG1
Sam transfers from the Pentagon to the SGC. She’s tense and Jack realises early on that he’s in trouble. Trust is built with some, and destroyed with others.***This is a Sam/Jack backstory piece covering the first few missions. It includes a pre-series scene, my take on that first briefing room meet
The Long Way Home
by Bulletproof_love
It was a journey John Sheppard just had to make. Series 1 Onwards
It's Not Like I'm HOLDING BACK on You!
by Vanadis (VanadisV)
.After a short and torrid affair in Antartica, he and John have been getting close in ways they never were as lovers. Though it's hard working together constantly and never talking about everything that's happened between them.Rodney knows he's terrible at reading these things right, but even if Joh
First Times
by mific
There's a first time for everything.
Unrequited Lust Hanging Over their Heads
by Vanadis (VanadisV)
.Heartbroken over Rodney, now John's past catches up with him. But as he confides the whole story, that tangle of fear and pain that kept him prisoner so long falls away. A burden no longer holding them apart, he decides to risk everything and ask Rodney for a second chance. .
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Popular Stargate Ships
McShep
Rodney McKay/John Sheppard
Stargate Atlantis ran on the double act of its flyboy commander and its arrogant genius scientist, who saved each other weekly in another galaxy. One of the 2000s' defining slash juggernauts, McShep fandom built an entire AU cottage industry that still gets recced today.
13,000 works →
Sam/Jack
Samantha Carter/Jack O'Neill
SG-1's commanding officer and his brilliant second spent eight seasons leaving their feelings 'in the room' because regulations forbade anything else. The za'tarc confession episode made the unspoken official, and fic supplies the retirement canon only hinted at.
5,000 works →
Jack/Daniel
Jack O'Neill/Daniel Jackson
The cynical colonel and the idealistic archaeologist who opened the Stargate together anchor SG-1's emotional core — Daniel died (repeatedly) and Jack never coped well. Their oil-and-water friendship was the slash heart of early-2000s Stargate fandom.
7,000 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Stargate fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 40,000 Stargate fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best Stargate ships?
Popular Stargate pairings include McShep, Sam/Jack, Jack/Daniel. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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