Secondary Characters

[hokusman]

One of the things I've always liked about Stargate its wide array of secondary characters. However, I'm getting really annoyed lately at TPTB's obsession with killing them all off. I personally see absolutely no reason why

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Emmerson had to die.

[Carl]

They do seem to be making secondary characters much more disposable than before.

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I'm not really that bothered about Emerson's death though. I never liked his character that much - too dry and bland.

There could be any number of reasons though - plot twists, creative differences, actor decisions.

[Ravroz]

I personally liked the character of Col Emerson. That does suck that they are making the secondary characters so disposable.

[brains12]

As long as Siler doesnt die, im happy...

[Mitchell82]

I personally liked the character of Col Emerson. That does suck that they are making the secondary characters so disposable.

So did I but it did parrell to a real world incident. In reality Carter would have done exactly as she did and the Commander would have been killed. I liked Emerson but it was releastic and didn't bother me except for shock value.

[Aria Rayn]

As long as Siler doesnt die, im happy...

Just Siler? But what about Walter? Or that commissary server that starred in 48 Hours? (The one who didn't like McKay - he didn't say much, but that glare spoke volumes, and I LOVED his part in it Just seemed to be the icing on the cake.)

[iheartvala]

PSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Walter is so not a secondary character. He's right up there with Landry in my opinion.

[hokusman]

If Walter dies I think there will be some form of violent attacks in Vancouver.

[the fifth man]

So did I but it did parrell to a real world incident. In reality Carter would have done exactly as she did and the Commander would have been killed. I liked Emerson but it was releastic and didn't bother me except for shock value.

It was realistic. People do die all the time in combat situations. Bad things happen to good people. That's just a sad part of life. TPTB are just showing that. I thought the death fit well with the portrayal of the

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Lucian Alliance in the episode.