<Li> In the television series Stargate SG - 1, Area 51 serves as a storage and testing facility for advanced weapon systems and aircraft / spacecraft designed using alien technology discovered after the Stargate was activated . The series states that prior to the Stargate's activation, rumors of alien technology or individuals existing at Area 51 were unfounded . </Li> <Li> The television series Seven Days takes place inside Area 51, with the base containing a covert NSA time travel operation using alien technology recovered from Roswell . </Li> <Li> The 1995 arcade game Area 51 is a light gun shooter set within the base . The player has to defeat alien Kronn and zombie personnel in order to arm the base nuclear self - destruct and prevent further infestation . </Li> <Li> The 2005 video game Area 51 is set in the base, and mentions the Roswell and moon landing hoax conspiracy theories . </Li>

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