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| The first plot information has arrived for "The Siege," a two-part episode that may likely serve as Stargate Atlantis' first season finale. Written by SG-1's Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie, and directed by Martin Wood, the episodes will go before cameras in late September. Beware of big spoilers in the report below! The Atlantis base has successfully made contact with Earth, and a Z.P.M. power source discovered in Egypt allows Stargate Command to establish a wormhole to the Pegasus Galaxy. And it's just in the nick of time, as three Wraith hive ships are approaching the vulnerable city of the Ancients. The Atlantis team sends the S.G.C. detailed specs on the city and the hive ships, and General Hammond orders military inforcements to go through the gate to support the defense of the city. They are led by Colonel Matthew Everett, a 40-year-old Marine who carries a commanding presence along with orders from Hammond that he assume command of Atlantis -- much to the surprise of Dr. Weir and her team. Colonel Everett orders Weir to deactivate the self-destruct mechanism that is now counting down to prevent the city from falling into Wraith hands. Her expedition personnel, who have since relocated to a Pegasus Alpha Site, are recalled. Major Sheppard is pessimistic that they can do anything to stop the hive ships, but Everett's plan is bold: Earth's new battle cruiser, the Daedalus, is en route. With the Z.P.M. boosting the ships engines, it should arrive within four days. Dr. Weir, meanwhile, defies Everett's orders and takes matters into her own hands to defend the base and her people. Colonel Everett may become a recurring character on the series. "The Siege" will also include guest characters Major Ferrell and Captain Radner (two Marines under Everett's command), and will see the return of David Nykl as Dr. Zelenka. |