The Defiant One — [s1e12]

: This episode is noted for Dr. McKay's growth; he chooses to join the fight alongside Sheppard rather than staying in safety.

You can find more detailed credits and episode synopses on platforms like IMDb or the SGCommand Wiki. [S1E12] The Defiant One

: The planet features yellow, firefly-like energy beings similar to those seen in the Stargate SG-1 episode "Prodigy". : This episode is noted for Dr

is the 12th episode of the first season of Stargate Atlantis . In this episode, a mission to investigate an ancient weapons platform turns into a desperate survival situation against a long-dormant enemy. Plot Summary : The planet features yellow, firefly-like energy beings

The team finds that a single Wraith survivor has remained alive for millennia by entering hibernation and periodically feeding on the ship's cargo of hibernating humans. This "Defiant One" is significantly stronger than typical Wraith due to its desperate survival tactics and is eventually able to seize control of the team's Puddle Jumper .

: The Ancient satellite discovered is roughly the size of a Goa'uld Mother Ship. Main Cast Joe Flanigan Major John Sheppard David Hewlett Dr. Rodney McKay Christopher Heyerdahl The Wraith Survivor Richard Ian Cox Dr. Brendan Gall Boyd Banks Dr. Abrams

: This is the first time McKay refers to Sheppard as "Captain Kirk," a joke that becomes a series staple.