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Stargate Atlantis: The Siege (3)

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Earth's new battlecruiser Daedalus arrives under the command of Colonel Caldwell and saves Major Sheppard from his suicide run on the Wraith Hive ships. McKay and his team must get the new ZPM installed and raise the city shields to protect Atlantis before the rest of the Wraith fleet arrive to take the city. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Martin Gero

Director:: Martin Wood

Stars:: Rachel Luttrell (Teyla Emmagan); Torri Higginson (Dr. Elizabeth Weir); Rainbow Sun Francks (Lt. Aiden Ford); Joe Flanigan (Major / Lt. Colonel John Sheppard); David Hewlett (Dr. Rodney McKay)

Recurring Role:: Mitch Pileggi (Colonel Steven Caldwell); Trevor Devall (Hermiod (voice)); Heather Doerksen (Major Meyers); David Nykl (Dr. Radek Zelenka); Kirby Morrow (Captain Dave Kleinman); James Lafazanos (Male Wraith); Chuck Campbell (Technician/Chuck); Paul McGillion (Dr. Carson Beckett)

Guest Star:: Ellie Harvie (Dr. Lindsey Novak); Andrew Hedge (Soldier); Ron Blecker (Marine); Clayton Landey (Colonel Dillon Everett)

This episode marks the first appearance of Colonel Steven Caldwell (Mitch Pileggi) on the series. edit »
The Z.P.M. was acquired in the Stargate SG-1 episode "Moebius (2)." edit »
In this episode 4 Hive ships were destroyed by nukes. One via delivery form a cloaked Puddle Jumper and 3 from Asgard beaming technology. This brings the total to five since the expedition arrived in the galaxy. edit »
Nitpick: When they launch the warhead to trick the Wraith into believing that Atlantis is destroyed, they shut down all the computers to prevent the EMP discharge from damaging them. To actually prevent damage they would need to be completely turned off, but Rodney opens his and immediately reacts, as though data is already on the screen. No computers boot that fast. edit »
This episode is the first time an Asgard is shown on Stargate Atlantis. edit »

Rachel Luttrell voiced the "previously on Stargate Atlantis" line. edit »
During the syndicated airing of this episode, the opening credits from Season 1 are shown because Rainbow Sun Francks (Lt. Aiden Ford) is still a cast member until "Runner," and Jason Momoa (Ronon Dex) doesn't join the cast until episode 3, "Runner." Paul McGillion (Dr. Carson Beckett) is not credited because of this. edit »
International Airdates:

-This episode aired in Canada on July 18, 2005 on The Movie Network and September 12, 2005 on Movie Central.
-This episode aired in the UK on October 19, 2005 on Sky One.
-This episode aired in Australia on November 16, 2006 on Channel 7.
-Syndication Premiere: September 23-24, 2006. edit »
Ellie Harvie reprises the role of Dr. Lindsay Novak from the Stargate SG-1 episode "Prometheus Unbound". edit »
The opening credits are changed - now the regular actors names are shown across the bottom one at a time during the pre-credits sequence. The credits themselves are a brief ten-second blurb of footage that list the show creators. This would continue for the rest of the first half of season 2. The abridged credits only aired in the US. In Canada and the rest of the world the full credits were aired from the beginning of the season. edit »

(Everett has been fed on by a Wraith)
Everett: They're shipping me out with the next batch of wounded. I wanted to finish our conversation.
Sheppard: Yes sir.
Everett: I owe you an apology.
Sheppard: No sir, you don't.
Everett: I think I have a pretty good idea. I would have done the same thing as you did, when you found Colonel Sumner. It's what I wanted to tell you.
Sheppard: Well, none of that matters right now sir.
Everett: What I'm trying to say, is I wish you had been there for me.
Sheppard: You're gonna be fine sir. Once you get back to Earth...
Everett: I said what I had to say. Get back to work.
(Sheppard salutes)
Sheppard: Yes sir. edit »
McKay: Yeah, I think I'm ready.
Weir: You think?!
McKay: I am definitely ready. edit »
Weir: Twenty seconds!
McKay: OK, snap! That's it! You all happy now?!
Weir: Rodney! edit »
Zelenka: Oh my God. Their approach is ballistic.
Weir: What exactly does that mean?
Zelenka: Their impact velocities will be in excess of ten thousand kilometres an hour. No part of the city can withstand that. edit »
Voice: I assure you, Doctor McKay, that Major Sheppard is alive and well.
Weir: Who is this?
Voice: Colonel Steven Caldwell, commander of the Daedalus. We are ready to assist you. edit »

Hermiod:

Possibly named for Herm�d, the messenger of the Gods. From the Old Norse word, Herm��r, which translates to "Courage-Battle." He is sometimes said to be the son of Odin, however the text of the Codex Regius refers to him as "Odin's boy" alluding that he is Odin's servant. In the Stargate universe the Asgard are the Norse 'gods' from Earth's legends, however their deceit of their followers is because they do not believe humans to be advanced enough to understand the truth. People of Earth are the exception. edit »

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raluka87
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The Siege (3)
The Bottom Line: "Exciting"
The Daedalus arrives to defend Atlantis from the Wraith onslaught, but it may not be enough when the team discovers that an even larger armada is on the way. ...Continue »
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The Siege (3)
The Bottom Line: "Another great installment"
Last line of defense... ...Continue »
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The Siege (3)
The Bottom Line: "Pivotal"
An Excellent start to a brand new season! ...Continue »
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The Siege (3)
The Bottom Line: "Exciting"
A great start to season 2. ...Continue »
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member since: Oct 7, 2006
The Siege (3)
The Bottom Line: "Painful to watch"
The production staff should of made Rainbow a reaccuring character instead of a regular at least that way he wouldnt of possibly blown his new money thinking he had alot more coming. I now officially will only watch sn. openers and enders. ...Continue »
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