". This two-part premiere launched the spin-off series by taking the Stargate franchise to a new galaxy. The Discovery of Atlantis
The story begins at an Antarctic research base where scientists, led by Dr. Elizabeth Weir and Dr. Rodney McKay, have discovered the location of the legendary lost city of Atlantis. It isn't on Earth, but in the Pegasus Galaxy.
Using a powerful Ancient power source called a Zero Point Module (ZPM), they are able to open a wormhole to this distant galaxy. However, they know it’s a one-way trip unless they can find another ZPM on the other side to power the gate back to Earth. Arrival in the Pegasus Galaxy
An international expedition team of scientists and military personnel, including Major John Sheppard—a gifted pilot with a rare "Ancient gene" that allows him to control their technology—steps through the gate. They arrive in a magnificent underwater city.
Their wonder is short-lived. The city's ancient power reserves are nearly exhausted after 10,000 years. As the power fails, the massive shield holding back the ocean begins to collapse. In a fail-safe maneuver, the city detects the danger and rises from the ocean floor to the surface of the planet Lantea. A New Enemy: The Wraith
With the city’s power almost gone, a team led by Major Sheppard and Colonel Marshall Sumner travels to a nearby planet, Athos, to find a safe place to evacuate or a new power source. There, they meet the Athosians, led by Teyla Emmagan.
The Athosians warn them of a terrifying enemy called the Wraith, who "harvest" humans for food. Before the team can settle, the Wraith launch a surprise raid. Several Athosians and Earth soldiers, including Colonel Sumner, are captured and taken through the Stargate to a Wraith hive ship. The Rescue and the Awakening Stargate.Atlantis.S01E01.1080p.Mini.AMZN.WEB-DL...
Against orders, Major Sheppard leads a daring rescue mission using a Puddle Jumper—a small Ancient craft that can fly through the Stargate. He successfully infiltrates the Wraith base, but in the process, he kills a Wraith "Keeper."
While this saves the prisoners, the Keeper's death sends a psychic signal across the galaxy, awakening the entire Wraith species from their long hibernation. The expedition has successfully found Atlantis, but they have inadvertently alerted a predatory race that the "feeding grounds" are open once again. Key Characters Introduced
Dr. Elizabeth Weir: The diplomatic leader of the expedition.
Major John Sheppard: The rogue pilot who becomes the team's military lead.
Dr. Rodney McKay: The brilliant but arrogant lead scientist.
Teyla Emmagan: An Athosian leader who joins the team as a guide. Which of these would you prefer
Lt. Aiden Ford: A young, enthusiastic officer on Sheppard's team.
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