The Tollan were an advanced civilization encountered by Stargate Command, who possessed massive technological superiority over the Goa'uld. This had resulted in them being stubborn to the point of arrogance, believing any species with lesser technology than theirs to be inferior. Also, they generally preferred isolation from the rest of the galaxy, depending on their advanced defensive technologies to keep their homeworld, Tollana, safe from external threats. However, this reliance on a sheer tactical advantage and arrogance made Teal'c note that the Tollan "do not think strategically". Their superior technology made them overconfident, as they seemed to think their Ion Cannons would always protect them against the Goa'uld. However, the Goa'uld always sought ways to find and steal advanced