"Faith" (113) Pre-Airing Discussion/Speculation Thread

[Madwelshboy]

Writer: Denis McGrath (produced/revised by Carl Binder)
Director: Will Waring

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Carl Binder will be assuming revision duties on Faith, episode 12.

http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2009/04/23/april-23-2009-its-like-that-episode-of-sg-1-where-the-team-has-to-introduce-a-foreign-element-into-the-sun-of-another-planet-in-order-to-save-the-worlds-inhabitants-except-that-instead-of-the/

[jelgate]

Your losing your touch PG15. First Pandora and know Madwelshboy:P

The title kind of gives it away.
1)Something to do with an off-world's religion
2)Character A gets into legal trouble. The problem is that Character A has always been morally questionable. Anyway Character A asks someone on the Destiny to have faith that he didn't do it:P

Anyway those are my two theories at the moment

[Orion Antreas]

Your losing your touch PG15. First Pandora and know Madwelshboy:P

The title kind of gives it away.
1)Something to do with an off-world's religion
2)Character A gets into legal trouble. The problem is that Character A has always been morally questionable. Anyway Character A asks someone on the Destiny to have faith that he didn't do it:P

Or it will portray a character who is struggling with their faith, possibly questioning it because they're out there and under pressure. :P

[reddevil18]

This is the one where Balt...I mean, Rush starts his cult, right? :p

[jelgate]

This is the one where Balt...I mean, Rush starts his cult, right? :p

I would call that one Cult or Betrayal:P

[Spimman]

My first thought was that it would have to do with some kind of alien Religion, but I hope it in no way resembles the Ori!

[Ishay]

conditions are getting bad and the crew needs to have faith and needs hope

[jelgate]

My first thought was that it would have to do with some kind of alien Religion, but I hope it in no way resembles the Ori!

or the Goa'uld:P

[Ishay]

or the Goa'uld:P

or the furlings :cameron:

[reddevil18]

or the Goa'uld:PLet's just avoid the flamboyantly-dressed, glowing eyes, over-the-top villains, shall we? ;)

[Platschu]

My first thought was that it would have to do with some kind of alien Religion, but I hope it in no way resembles the Ori!

They need faith to have season 2. :p

[Browncoat1984]

Maybe its something to do with an actual religion, like say Christianity or Islam, etc. maybe one of the members of the team is one of those or another religion (or maybe there's multiple religions represented on the show). If the producers, as was indicated in recent news headlines, really are trying to represent humanity in all its diversity, then maybe SGU will be the first Sci-fi show to feature a person of a major (NON-fictional) faith - to my knowledge.

[jenks]

That's what I think it'll be. Maybe Someone is trying to convince people that they need to pray to escape this instead of fighting to survive, and Rush has to go over and slap the silly out of them...

[PG15]

Your losing your touch PG15. First Pandora and know Madwelshboy:P

I was studying for finals all of yesterday. :p

I've got some info regarding this episode from past JM blog entries (nothing too substantial, but it's worth posting), but I can't post them right now since I'm still at UBC. I'll post them in a few hours.

[jelgate]

I was studying for finals all of yesterday. :p

I've got some info regarding this episode from past JM blog entries (nothing too substantial, but it's worth posting), but I can't post them right now since I'm still at UBC. I'll post them in a few hours.

I will hear no more excuses.:P Now where did I put my textbooks. Oh thats right I was building a fire.

If you point in the direction I'll do it

[PG15]

'fraid I can't. The info is spread out over months of blog entries.

Just be patient. :p

[lordofseas]

It's about someone preaching that they aren't supposed to be there. Again.

[PG15]

Ok, here's the info:


Tuesday was a quietly productive day spent helping to break a story (a possible episode #12) with a new freelancer. This one promises to be another interesting studying conflict and character.

http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2009/01/20/january-20-2009-the-return-of-norman-shuttlecock-junior/


[…] but freelance script and episode #12 is shaping up to be a very interesting dilemma story.

http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2009/02/12/february-12-2009-pre-production-update-and-those-things-better-left-said-or-unsaid/

Like I said, not much. But, it's good to keep track of things.

[jelgate]

How do you remember these things?:P

[Coronach]

How do you remember these things?:P

Lmao...I was wondering the same when I read his post.

[PG15]

I don't. I'm not THAT Awesome. ;)

I copy and paste the passages to a word doc whenever JM mentions them, and when the thread for that episode is made, I go back to that document and copy and paste the passages into the thread.

[jelgate]

I don't. I'm not THAT Awesome. ;)

I copy and paste the passages to a word doc whenever JM mentions them, and when the thread for that episode is made, I go back to that document and copy and paste the passages into the thread.

Is that how you also won those SG1 DVDs?

I'm calling you JM's fanboy from now on:P

[PG15]

Is that how you also won those SG1 DVDs?

Ah yes. That crowning achievement required the use of the Search function plentifully. ;)


I'm calling you JM's fanboy from now on:P

Already been called that. And worse. :p

[jelgate]

Already been called that. And worse. :p

Yes but I unfortunatly have this feeling of respecting people. I really need to get that fixed

[MrMann101]

Remember in that rather dodgy second trailer, one of the sentances that appeard said "trust is a mistake".
The episode could easily be about the crew having FAITH in Rush(or somebody like that), just for Rush(or someone like that) to screw them over because of his `ulterior motves`.

Spose the episode would probably be called TRUST, but FAITH and TRUST basicly mean the same thing don't they.

Just a theory.

[major davis]

Ah yes. That crowning achievement required the use of the Search function plentifully. ;)



Already been called that. And worse. :p

What do you mean worse. It would be an honor for me to be called JM's fanboy. Well i post at his blog regularly(same name just with a middle initial of D.) and I am a total fan of his so i guess i am his fanboy.

[Betelgeuze]

Maybe it's about the characters having to find faith in their own abillity to survive.

[aretood2]

Let's just avoid the flamboyantly-dressed, glowing eyes, over-the-top villains, shall we? ;)

But I like the flamboyzntly-dressed, glowy eyed, over-the-top aliens!

So what if we have our first series of alien possesions of the crew?
They have to end the end solve x prolbem by haveing faith that someone is who he/she says they are.

[Coronach]

Maybe it's about the characters having to find faith in their own abillity to survive.

I suspect it may deal with the several different definitions of faith (i.e. the religious definition, the colloquial "trust" definition).

[PG15]

Small update:


PG15 also writes: “Questions: [...]

3. What episode number is “Faith”? [...]”

Answers: [...] 3. 13 I believe. [...]



http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2009/05/23/may-23-2009-the-american-idol-breakdown-marty-g-checks-in-whats-in-the-news-and-some-mailbag/

[PG15]

Small update:


Carl continues his pass on Faith.


http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2009/05/31/may-30-2009-hey-what-year-is-it/

[Jumper_One]

PG15 writes: “ 1. Is the freelancer-written episode, episode 14? [...]”

Answers: 1. 13 and 14. [...]
http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/june-1-2009-the-unblemished-by-conrad-williams/

[retiredat44]

so, we bring our crazy religious stuff from earth and also take same sex relations and bring them to other galaxies to pollute their worlds..


geeesh.. how nice... what else will we screw up... hi, we are from earth... we believe in blah blah blah... meet :love: ed and fred,,, we are from a race known as homo sapiens..
:bow::sholva:

[PG15]

What the hell are you talking about?

[jenks]

so, we bring our crazy religious stuff from earth and also take same sex relations and bring them to other galaxies to pollute their worlds..


geeesh.. how nice... what else will we screw up... hi, we are from earth... we believe in blah blah blah... meet :love: ed and fred,,, we are from a race known as homo sapiens..
:bow::sholva:

Superstition and homosexuality are part of human nature, wherever humans exist, they exist already.

[Orion Antreas]

so, we bring our crazy religious stuff from earth and also take same sex relations and bring them to other galaxies to pollute their worlds..


geeesh.. how nice... what else will we screw up... hi, we are from earth... we believe in blah blah blah... meet :love: ed and fred,,, we are from a race known as homo sapiens..
:bow::sholva:

Just because the title is 'Faith' doesn't mean it will deal with religious beliefs. Faith could also deal with trust as the two work hand and hand at times...

Still though...So what if they show a character either struggling or embracing their faith on the show... It only adds diversity. As what BW and RCC said, they want to represent the human race as best as they could...I would say that focusing on a character of faith (not radical of course, but reasonable as a normal human being) falls in that area of representation...

[PG15]

Small update:


PG15 writes: “1. Did the same freelancer write Faith and #14, or were they written by different people?

2. Will you be able to tell us the Freelancer’s names eventually? [...]“

Answers: 1. Nope. Different freelancers.

2. Yep.

[...]

http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2009/06/02/june-2-2009-oishi-sushi-yancha-na-doggies-omoshiroi-mailbag/

[PG15]

A mention:


Today, we set aside an hour to talk stories – specifically, the back half of SGU’s first season. Okay, okay. I think that, this time, I’ve got it right. Space shoots next in the #11 slot, followed by Divided in the #12 slot, and then Faith in the #13 slot (Carl promises to have his pass out before week’s end).

http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2009/06/03/june-3-2009-scrappy-dogs-okay-i-think-i-got-it-right-this-time-well-done-mr-goldsmith-cookie-monsters-good-turn-the-donutella-and-wtf-is-ha-ha-hee-hee-ha-ha-ho/

[PG15]

From twitter:


Like Steve Martin in the Jerk, I'm running through Stage 4 screaming "The script for FAITH is here! The script for FAITH is here!"

http://twitter.com/PatrickGilmore/status/2200217958

[PG15]

Update:


Major D. Davis also writes: “[...] 2. Is Will Waring directing Faith? [...]”

Answers: [...] 2. Yep. [...]


http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2009/06/28/june-29-2009-wtf-im-on-im-off-im-back-on-again-discovering-the-inner-me-and-catching-up-with-the-mailbag/

[Eternal Density]

It's a good thing it wasn't an episode of Atlantis with this title, given the presence of space-vampires.
(disclaimer: the only fandom with non-space vampires in which I have any interest is Sanctuary, and I can excuse that because Nikola Tesla is awesome.)

[PG15]

Update:


Carl was on a location scout to Widgen Park all morning as he and director Will Waring continue prep on Faith. This will mark our first return to Widgen since Atlantis’s fourth season when we shot Harmony there. I was on hand for most of the festivities on that one – also, coincidentally, with Will. It’s about an hour’s drive there and another hour’s drive back, through winding back country roads surrounded by dense forest. “Yep,”I remember telling Larry, my driver “This is great corpse-dumping territory.” I believe that was the same day a bear meandered across our path, oblivious to us, before disappearing into the trees. Come to think of it, years earlier, when SG-1 shot in the same location, a bear sighting kept actor Chris Judge holed-up in his trailer, much to the delight of his fellow castmates. Someone please remind me to warn Carl to pack his bear spray or, at the very least, give him some worst case scenario advice. Now I forget. If he runs into a bear, should he be playing dead or rubbing its belly to calm it? Also, I seem to remember someone telling me that you should run AT a bear, making as much noise as possible, because they are easily spooked. Does that sound right? Any bear experts out there?



And hey, a look at the schematic for the quarters of Lt. Matt Scott (played by Brian J. Smith):

Link (http://josephmallozzi.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/img_2913.jpg)

From: http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/june-29-2009-counting-down-to-the-summer-hiatus-david-blue/

[Coronach]

Sc. 3: Scott shaving (FTL)

I loled, :D I'm assuming that, in this context, it doesn't mean "for the loss"? :D

Interesting schematic though. I like the term "radial nexus". It describes that part of the ship well, :D

[Eternal Density]

I loled, :D I'm assuming that, in this context, it doesn't mean "for the loss"? :D

Interesting schematic though. I like the term "radial nexus". It describes that part of the ship well, :DAnd I doubt he's shaving faster than light either.
Ditto on "radial nexus" :D It would be nifty if they actually use that term in the show.
"Chloe, report to the radial nexus immediately!"

[Coronach]

And I doubt he's shaving faster than light either.

Maybe that's how they power the gate to dial back home? :D


"Chloe, report to the radial nexus immediately!"

Well...the radial nexus is right next to Lt. Scott's quarters...;)

Also, I think it's funny that so many people have their own quarters. The Destiny really must be massive.

[Eternal Density]

Maybe that's how they power the gate to dial back home? :DOuch!
Well...the radial nexus is right next to Lt. Scott's quarters...;)I'm not going to dignify that with a respon... Hey!
Also, I think it's funny that so many people have their own quarters. The Destiny really must be massive.I don't see the funny side of that.
But from what I've heard, it is pretty massive.That's what she said.

[Coronach]

Ouch!

Indeed :).


I'm not going to dignify that with a respon... Hey!

You know I'm looking forward to Chloe, :D


I don't see the funny side of that.
But from what I've heard, it is pretty massive.That's what she said.

I dunno, I guess I just expected more room-sharing to have to be going on. Wasn't something I considered all that much until now.

And lol :P

[Eternal Density]

You know I'm looking forward to Chloe, :DPity your quarters are nowhere near the radial nexus.
I just googled define:nexus and among the results are the following:
"Nexus is a Toronto-based percussion ensemble..." well we all know that Toronto is a cover story for aliens who've moved to Earth.
"NEXUS is a joint Canada-United States program designed to let pre-approved, low-risk travelers cross the US-Canada border quickly. ..." Which really means friendly aliens moving to and from Earth via the Stargate, right?
"Nexus is a bi-monthly alternative news magazine. It covers geopolitics and conspiracy theories; health issues, including alternative medicine; future science; the unexplained, including UFOs; Big Brother; and historical revisionism. ..." Aha! That explains everything.
"The NEXUS reusable rocket was a concept design created in the 1960s by a group at General Dynamics" And that sorta ties in.
"Nexus or IEEE-ISTO 5001-2003 is a standard debugging interface for embedded systems." Look, more technobabble!

Also, nexus is a noun which means "the means of connection between things linked in series" Great, now I've got to get my mind out of the gutter.

And lol :PThanks :D

[major davis]

Pity your quarters are nowhere near the radial nexus.
I just googled define:nexus and among the results are the following:
"Nexus is a Toronto-based percussion ensemble..." well we all know that Toronto is a cover story for aliens who've moved to Earth.
"NEXUS is a joint Canada-United States program designed to let pre-approved, low-risk travelers cross the US-Canada border quickly. ..." Which really means friendly aliens moving to and from Earth via the Stargate, right?
"Nexus is a bi-monthly alternative news magazine. It covers geopolitics and conspiracy theories; health issues, including alternative medicine; future science; the unexplained, including UFOs; Big Brother; and historical revisionism. ..." Aha! That explains everything.
"The NEXUS reusable rocket was a concept design created in the 1960s by a group at General Dynamics" And that sorta ties in.
"Nexus or IEEE-ISTO 5001-2003 is a standard debugging interface for embedded systems." Look, more technobabble!

Also, nexus is a noun which means "the means of connection between things linked in series" Great, now I've got to get my mind out of the gutter.
Thanks :D

Wow, the new faces of gateworld(cuase I see you guys posting, 5000 posts a day every day) and your minds are in the gutter. Wow, first cronarch, now you, now me... this is sad. ALLL Jels fault ALLLLLLLLL oFFFFFF ITTTTTT.

SOUL DESTROYER.

[jelgate]

It is with great honor that I accpeat the position of soul destroyer.

[major davis]

It is with great honor that I accpeat the position of soul destroyer.

Ahh, if you could only change your screen name.

Also, are you an athesist, serious question.......... Funny this is taking place on a thread called "Faith speculation"

Still serious question.

[jelgate]

No

[major davis]

No

Are you a Christian?

[jelgate]

All I will say is I have a religion. To go any farther is too personal for you

[Coronach]

Are you a Christian?

Eh, I think the more important question is whether or not he is fair and open-minded. My impression from his posts is that this is, indeed, the case.

[major davis]

Eh, I think the more important question is whether or not he is fair and open-minded. My impression from his posts is that this is, indeed, the case.


Ha, whatever. Ok, just wondering if he believed in a God.

After, he accepted the title as a soul destroyer.

[PG15]

I think THE most important question is...why ask such an off-topic question? :p

[Pandora's_Box]

Eh, I think the more important question is whether or not he is fair and open-minded. My impression from his posts is that this is, indeed, the case.

I sense a hug coming on.

[jelgate]

I sense a hug coming on.

Only if you do it because I'm sure not.

[Pandora's_Box]

Only if you do it because I'm sure not.

I'm sure Coronach is now heartbroken.

[jelgate]

I'm sure Coronach is now heartbroken.

Then my position as Soul Destroyer is more evident. But the bigger question is will Chloe have faith that Scott will keep her secret. Look I just created another ship

[Coronach]

I'm sure Coronach is now heartbroken.

:( Indeed.


Then my position as Soul Destroyer is more evident. But the bigger question is will Chloe have faith that Scott will keep her secret. Look I just created another ship

Lol, a bigger question indeed. I've been pretty sure that would be a ship from the get-go. Only time will tell...just no Rush/Chloe...please ;)

[jelgate]

Of course not. It will be Rush/Wray. Think about how controversial it will be for a woman to question her sexual orientation:P

[Coronach]

Of course not. It will be Rush/Wray. Think about how controversial it will be for a woman to question her sexual orientation:P

You win. :cool:

[PG15]

Hey look:

A Destiny Shower Room (http://josephmallozzi.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/img_2910.jpg)! :D

From: http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2009/06/30/june-30-2009-the-things-that-creeped-me-out-as-a-child-still-creep-me-out-today/

[Madwelshboy]

Hey look:

A Destiny Shower Room (http://josephmallozzi.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/img_2910.jpg)! :D

From: http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2009/06/30/june-30-2009-the-things-that-creeped-me-out-as-a-child-still-creep-me-out-today/

So, who's goin to be taking a shower then??

[PG15]

Whoever you want, man.

Just use your imagination.

[Madwelshboy]

Whoever you want, man.

Just use your imagination.

:lol: my imagination is a bit warped for that type of thing!!

[jelgate]

I think the better question is why put a sofa next to the shower room?

[major davis]

I think the better question is why put a sofa next to the shower room?

Have you ever heard a of a thing called a joke? :p

[PG15]

:lol: my imagination is a bit warped for that time of thing!!

Perfect. :D


I think the better question is why put a sofa next to the shower room?

Don't question the sofa. There's one in the Infirmary too.

I declare an SGU meme to be the Ancient's love for the Sofa.

Seriously though, it's probably the same reason there are benches in locker rooms, so you can sit down while getting dressed or undressed.

[PG15]

Getting a time frame here...


For the most part people seem to be heading back to their city of origin. Then Comic Con. Then 'Faith' at the end of the month.

http://twitter.com/PatrickGilmore/status/2424441113

[PG15]

Small update:


First day on 'Faith' done. Quick scene with Bobby & @DavidBlue. So hot! ...the weather. And the scene, why not. No sign of @ivonbartok. ;)

http://twitter.com/PatrickGilmore/status/2879445999

[Jumper_One]

Well, second day back at work and no work completed. On the script front that is. Production has, however, started on Faith (Episode 13) and we have watched two of the three episodes that make up my Triuvirate of Terrificness, my Top 3 favorite episodes of the season. So far.
http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2009/07/28/july-28-2009-my-triumvirate-of-terrificness-elyse-levesque-an-episode-title-revealed/

[Jumper_One]

[...] - We’re presently shooting Faith, episode #13. [...]
http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2009/07/29/july-29-2009-my-culinary-odyssey-draws-ever-closer-episode-updates-the-hyrdoponics-lab/

[PG15]

I don't think this has been posted...


Science Fiction has the ability to challenge people about issues within society without being "in your face" about it, how do you feel about that?

Alania Huffman: That's my favourite thing about the genre of sci fi. It think we have an ability to reach a huge audience and take these questions that we could experience; race, religion, cultural boundaries and it won't offend anybody because we're talking about aliens and we're not talking about specific religions. We do have an episode coming up called Faith and it explores the idea of faith and possibly the Ancients as saviours. We're not talking about a Messiah of one particular religion, we're speaking about the idea of believing that something greater than us exists and I think that's a really great topic to talk about and not to go over to war over. So yeah, it's absolutely my favourite part of the genre. We are military based as well and we've got to watch yourself in that regard, but I think it's safe to say that you can sort of challenge that and I think we see a little bit of that too, again in Faith when some of us are like "what are we doing?" you know, "why are we here?" and you kind of go back and forth, you then have the realisation that we need a ruler we can't have a majority vote, it's not going to work that way, but does it? And I think that transcends to a lot of the issues that we have going on in the world right now.

http://www.moviehole.net/200920239-stargate-universe-cast

[major davis]

I don't think this has been posted...



http://www.moviehole.net/200920239-stargate-universe-cast

Well Im cool with it as long as they don't bash or disprove religions.

[jelgate]

Well Im cool with it as long as they don't bash or disprove religions.

Are you that insecure in your religious beliefs that you can't take a show taking a few jabs at a religion?

[PG15]

Small update:


Lisa writes: “[...] What has been your favourite episode to work on and if you can answer, why?”

BJS: Oooo that’s tough one. They’ve all been a blast, especially Air and all the stuff we did in New Mexico. But Life really meant a lot to me – I love what Matt went through in that episode and the stuff I got to do as an actor. It’s a real heartbreaker. We recently wrapped an episode called Faith and I thought it played very well, and the location we worked at was breathtaking.


http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/september-28-2009-actor-brian-j-smith-answers-your-questions-only-three-days-to-the-stargate-universe-premiere/

[Spimman]

Well Im cool with it as long as they don't bash or disprove religions.

Not my favorite thing to see, but I watch all sci-fi/fantasy TV shows (and books I read) as if they are their own universe so whatever they do doesn't bother me too much either way. I find taking this approach makes it easier to go with the flow.


That being said, I have always loved how the Stargate "god's" AKA Goa'uld filled the roles of actual mythical figures and such and at the same time I have been glad they didn't try to cast Jesus, Budah, Mohamed or some other "Major" religious figure as an alien!


I'm interested to see where they go with this episode!

[PG15]

Update!


A lot of wonderful Tamara moments throughout the back half, but Faith, episode 13, is the episode that fans of the character (and fans of actress Alaina Huffman in particular) should really look forward to.

---

Faith, episode 13, in particular offers us a better understanding of [Lt. Matthew Scott's] selflessness and willingness to self-sacrifice for the greater good.



http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/january-27-2010-which-sgu-character-would-you-like-to-see-more-of-in-the-back-half-of-season-one-and-beyond/

[LtColCarter]

Update!



http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/january-27-2010-which-sgu-character-would-you-like-to-see-more-of-in-the-back-half-of-season-one-and-beyond/

Sounds interesting! :D

[PG15]

A mention:


As several of you pointed out, the show is called “Stargate: Universe” so you want to see us make use of the gate. Well, some interesting gate use upcoming in the back half of season one and into season two which goes hand in hand with another fan request: “More aliens!” and “More alien worlds!” Done and done, in the case of the former sooner, and the in the case of the latter just a tad later. Space, Faith, Lost, and Sabotage come to mind.

http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2010/01/28/january-28-2010-what-aspect-of-the-show-would-you-like-to-see-further-explored-in-the-back-half-of-season-one-and-beyond/

[Jumper_One]

Q&A with Patrick Gilmore

65. Which actor or actress on SGU would you like more screentime with? (PBMom)

PG: There was a scene in ‘Faith’ that had to be removed for pacing, in which Jamil and I would have had a funny exchange. I was looking forward to that. Jamil is an actor I watch with awe. He never reads a line the way you expect it. I’m also curious to see every specific relationship develop between Volker and the rest of the cast; some friends, some rivals. There’s so much opportunity with such a big cast.
http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2010/02/10/february-10-2010-actor-patrick-gilmore-answers-your-questions/

[g.o.d]

I'm really looking forward to this episode

[kymeric]

Just for this episode they should play "Faith of the Heart" from enterprise as the theme song...


Wut?

[LtColCarter]

just for this episode they should play "faith of the heart" from enterprise as the theme song...


Wut?

roflmao

[g.o.d]

after seeing the new trailer I want to see this episdoe right now :)

[MattSilver 3k]

after seeing the new trailer I want to see this episdoe right now :)

The mystery of this episode and of Pain does indeed draw me too... From the trailer -

I'm actually thinking the giant obelisk we see is in this episode. There's a shot of the shuttle flying near it, followed by a later shot of the shuttle loaded with Destinites landing on a foresty-looking world. "I'm thinking we ain't the first ones here" or something like that is said by Greer. And interviews and teasers say that this episode will have on-location stuff (That means offworld), and Alaina Huffman mentioned something about worshipping the Ancients...


"We do have an episode coming up called Faith and it explores the idea of faith and possibly the Ancients as saviours"

So I'm thinking some aliens are all worshippy over the Ancients, and they built the obelisk, and then our crew are a little stumped by the idea...

But that's just my rambling theory for this episode. Either way, it's an interesting concept.

[EllieVee]

That's possible. We've seen 'Ancestor' worship in Pegasus before but maybe there's a miraculous cure of some sort.

[PG15]

Perhaps whoever built it got in contact with one of the Seeder ships, found out that Destiny was coming, and started waiting for the day that it will arrive.

But then they started dying out, so they built the Obelisk as a way to tell those on the Destiny that they once existed, and that they had waited for her.

[EllieVee]

Cos there's nothing that says 'message' like an obelisk, I think.

[PG15]

Obviously it's not JUST an obelisk. There's probably more to it. Perhaps there's writing on the surface, or better yet, it's actually a data storage...thing.

An obelisk is just easier to detect; it won't get covered by vegetation.

It's also cooler looking. :p

[EllieVee]

Men always seem to like obelisks. I wonder why ...

[jelgate]

Perhaps whoever built it got in contact with one of the Seeder ships, found out that Destiny was coming, and started waiting for the day that it will arrive.

But then they started dying out, so they built the Obelisk as a way to tell those on the Destiny that they once existed, and that they had waited for her.
Or maybe its unrelated to the Destiny at all.

[Spimman]

Either way, some alien race with at least some degree of technology built that thing! Got my interest...

[jelgate]

Either way, some alien race with at least some degree of technology built that thing! Got my interest...

Depends what you mean by technology. We have no idea if said oblsek does anything. For all we know its a stone mounment.

[FromOutside]

Science Fiction has the ability to challenge people about issues within society without being "in your face" about it, how do you feel about that?

Alania Huffman: That's my favourite thing about the genre of sci fi. It think we have an ability to reach a huge audience and take these questions that we could experience; race, religion, cultural boundaries and it won't offend anybody because we're talking about aliens and we're not talking about specific religions. We do have an episode coming up called Faith and it explores the idea of faith and possibly the Ancients as saviours. We're not talking about a Messiah of one particular religion, we're speaking about the idea of believing that something greater than us exists and I think that's a really great topic to talk about and not to go over to war over. So yeah, it's absolutely my favourite part of the genre. We are military based as well and we've got to watch yourself in that regard, but I think it's safe to say that you can sort of challenge that and I think we see a little bit of that too, again in Faith when some of us are like "what are we doing?" you know, "why are we here?" and you kind of go back and forth, you then have the realisation that we need a ruler we can't have a majority vote, it's not going to work that way, but does it? And I think that transcends to a lot of the issues that we have going on in the world right now.
http://www.moviehole.net/200920239-s...-universe-cast

I must say I a bit disappointed. Faith was the episode I was most interested in but this kind of takes the edge off it. Ancients have often be seen as saviors since SG1 (not by our 'heroes' but anyway) and it is difficult to see how this ep could give something new into SG world.

I hoped Faith was about Scott, his growth as a religious person and how it affects, in good and bad, to people around him. That had been relatively new in SG world because as far as I know, no one of main characters have had religious belief that have had any noticeable effect of his/hers choices or relationships with other people. All Earth humans have been more or less non-religious and Earth has always been showed very neutral and (don't feel offended by my not that perfect choice of word, but) sensible.

I think we all know that is not the case, and I feel we should stop stripping fictional characters from their religions if we want to make them feel like real persons. It is a bit risky because some viewers are bound to feel offended even if Jesus, Buddha or whoever Big is as much as mentioned and also not telling the religious status of characters kind of give him/her one degree of freedom more. I mean, if I want to see Sheppard as sworn atheist, nothing in his demeanor stops me. If I want to see him as a catholic, or a Buddhist, or good old 'I couldn't care less' agnostic, same thing. But at the same time this limits chances of storytelling and exploration of human mind and behavior.

The other thing I was hoping to see in Faith was an intelligent alien race that finds religional constructions impossible to understand beyond purely intellectual way. This would be just purely interesting - some people say that humans are the only animals who can be religious, and if we take the concept to sci-fi, interesting stuff is bound to happen!

[Spimman]

Depends what you mean by technology. We have no idea if said oblsek does anything. For all we know its a stone mounment.

By "some degree" I meant that we are at least encountering a post industrial culture that understands engineering, concrete and rebar. I imagine we're going to find something a little more impressive, but at the very least we'll find that.

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I agree about feeling a tinge of disappointment finding out that we're going to see the Ancients as some kind of gods again, but I'm going to keep an open mind and hope for the best. Usually when my expectations are low I get surprised so I'll be secretly hoping that happens! :D

[morjana]

SGU - TV Guide Online: 'Faith' Episode Synopsis:

At TV Guide Online (http://www.tvguide.com/detail/tv-show.aspx?tvobjectid=297135&more=ucepisodelist&episodeid=14717097):

4/16/2010: Faith Season 1, Episode 13

Destiny stops near an uncharted star orbited by one planet, this time without activating the countdown clock. Lt. Scott leads a small team to the planet's surface, where the explorers are amazed to find an abundance of food, water and sunshine.

[carmencatalina]

By "some degree" I meant that we are at least encountering a post industrial culture that understands engineering, concrete and rebar.

You actually don't need concrete and rebar to get a nice obelisk - there is a very nice obelisk in Paris that Napoleon picked up in Egypt (you know how those things go, conquer, steal a bit, go home and have lunch) - solid stone. Whether you would consider ancient Egypt to be a "post-industrial" culture depends on your definition - but you can make a pretty darn impressive obelisk without rebar!

More info:
Obelisk of Luxor, a pink granite monolith 23 m (73 tt) high and weighing 220 tons. It is 3300 years old and decorated with hieroglyphics exalting the reign of Ramses II.

Edited to add: I was wrong about Napoleon (sorry!) - apparently, the obelisk was a gift to the French king Charles X.

[MattSilver 3k]

SGU - TV Guide Online: 'Faith' Episode Synopsis:

At TV Guide Online (http://www.tvguide.com/detail/tv-show.aspx?tvobjectid=297135&more=ucepisodelist&episodeid=14717097):

4/16/2010: Faith Season 1, Episode 13

Destiny stops near an uncharted star orbited by one planet, this time without activating the countdown clock. Lt. Scott leads a small team to the planet's surface, where the explorers are amazed to find an abundance of food, water and sunshine.

Cool. An interesting phenomena, perhaps? Some sort of delusion?

Who knows? That's great that a synopsis can have mystery. Yippie!

Thanks a bit, morjana. You're quite the SGU news hunter.

[Tabula Rasa]

Havent the ascended Ancients, i.e. Morgan Le Fay and Merlin, used Obelisks as means of transportation in SG1 / SGA?

[g.o.d]

sounds even cooler

[g.o.d]

Havent the ascended Ancients, i.e. Morgan Le Fay and Merlin, used Obelisks as means of transportation in SG1 / SGA?

not that high :)

[EllieVee]

SGU - TV Guide Online: 'Faith' Episode Synopsis:

At TV Guide Online (http://www.tvguide.com/detail/tv-show.aspx?tvobjectid=297135&more=ucepisodelist&episodeid=14717097):

4/16/2010: Faith Season 1, Episode 13

Destiny stops near an uncharted star orbited by one planet, this time without activating the countdown clock. Lt. Scott leads a small team to the planet's surface, where the explorers are amazed to find an abundance of food, water and sunshine.

Well, that sounds bad in the too good to be true vein.

[morjana]

SGU - AT&T U-Verse: 'Faith' Episode Synopsis:

At AT&T U-verse (http://uversetv.att.yahoo.com/wra/uverse/):

Stargate Universe - Faith

Depression and hopelessness continues to spread amongst the passengers until the ship unexpectedly drops out of FTL next to a lush, habitable planet, and many of them begin to believe that staying there is preferable to returning to Destiny.

Airs: April 16, 2010

[Rhoswen]

Here is the episode summary from http://tv.ign.com/objects/067/067809.html:

Dwindling supplies, tedious routines, and low morale, continue to plague the crew of the Destiny, when suddenly, the ship drops out of FTL and enters the orbit of an uncharted star with only one planet in its solar system. But, for the first time, the countdown clock doesn't activate.

Dr. Rush struggles to determine why Destiny has no record of this star system while Col. Young directs Lt. Scott and a small team to shuttle down to the planet's surface on a fact finding mission. Upon landing, everyone is amazed to discover that the atmosphere and terrain are idyllic. Relishing the sunshine, fresh air, clean water and abundance of food, many are reluctant to return to the ship, believing that providence has intervened.

[reddevil18]

This episode just sounds like a dud to me.

[major davis]

I actually am really psyched for this. I think its an interesting concept. It sounds like a dud, maybe. But I feel it will exceed expectations.

[jelgate]

Its a fairly common concept on when people are standed from home. You have this almost pardise. Why not live here given how slim the chances are of returning home

[Rhoswen]

It would be a difficult choice for many people, I think, after being trapped aboard the Destiny for so long, to suddenly find themselves in such a beautiful and comforting place. Of course, deciding to stay on the planet would likely mean that they'd give up any chance of getting back to Earth. But they probably feel at this point that staying on the Destiny may not guarantee that they'll find a way back, either. I wonder if some will choose to stay on this planet, or if they will discover that it's too good to be true? I also wonder why the planet's not on Destiny's charts.

[Jper]

Could be just a collective hallucination or dream as well. Captured by aliens or something like that. Happened before. ;) ;)

[AndSoItBegins]

This episode just sounds like a dud to me.

Just the opposite to me. Its sounds liike a perfect progression of the characters' situation. After being stuck on the ship and presented such an option what would you do? There doesn't appear to be much action but I don't watch this show for that.

[Spimman]

More info:
Obelisk of Luxor, a pink granite monolith 23 m (73 tt) high and weighing 220 tons. It is 3300 years old and decorated with hieroglyphics exalting the reign of Ramses II.

The Obelisk in France is made (from what I've read) of 2 solid pieces of granite and as you said, is only 73 feet tall.

The one in the picture I've seen extends from a valley surrounded by Mountains to higher than the mountain peaks, it looks to be hundreds if not thousands of feet tall. The engineering challenges increase exponentially in building and erecting such a structure of that size and in such a location. I guess we'll just have to see for sure how tall it is. The image link I'll post below makes it look to be at least 1000 ft. (if not taller).

http://www.gateworld.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=topn&cat=57&pos=149

[timebandit]

the unfinished obelisk at aswan would have been pretty tall, no? 120 ft & 1,168 tons - of course, its lying on the ground.

http://www.ancient-wisdom.co.uk/top50stones.htm

[Pharaoh Atem]

soooooo......... after divided this should be interesting

[PG15]

This episode just got a LOT more interesting. Want to know why?

1. I want to know what happens after Divided, natch.

2. The SPACE channel trailer for the episode had this exchange...

Wray: They built this planet?
Eli: Genesis!

*Silence*

Eli: Ugh. End of Wrath of Khan!

Yeah, so major

Scifi

coming, perhaps.

[Pharaoh Atem]

This episode just got a LOT more interesting. Want to know why?

1. I want to know what happens after Divided, natch.

2. The SPACE channel trailer for the episode had this exchange...

Wray: They built this planet?
Eli: Genesis!

*Silence*

Eli: Ugh. End of Wrath of Khan!

Yeah, so major

Scifi

coming, perhaps.

you just won me over. thankfully i have a easy work week,.:D

[jelgate]

This episode just got a LOT more interesting. Want to know why?

1. I want to know what happens after Divided, natch.

2. The SPACE channel trailer for the episode had this exchange...

Wray: They built this planet?
Eli: Genesis!

*Silence*

Eli: Ugh. End of Wrath of Khan!

Yeah, so major

Scifi

coming, perhaps.

You just turned on my Geekness. Good job

[Pharaoh Atem]

You just turned on my Geekness. Good job

"trek highfive"

[GoodSmeagol]

I was gonna say the seeder ship might have made the obelisk...
Now after ^ post, maybe the center of the planet IS a seeder ship? And the Obelisk is the only part visible now?

[PG15]

You just turned on my Geekness. Good job

You're welcome. :p

[MattSilver 3k]

From what I've read, I'm changing my opinion: The obelisk is going to be in...

Human and Lost.

[PG15]

About that...

Negatory good buddy. The Obelisk is indeed in this episode. The SPACE trailer shows it.

[MattSilver 3k]

About that...

Negatory good buddy. The Obelisk is indeed in this episode. The SPACE trailer shows it.

That'll teach me to not watch the trailers first.

[Pharaoh Atem]

why would the seeder ship be in a planet?? from the above posts

[Madwelshboy]

Promo: http://www.spoilertv.com/2010/04/stargate-universe-episode-113-faith_10.html

Sneak Peak: http://www.spoilertv.com/2010/04/stargate-universe-episode-113-faith_10.html

[morjana]

SGU - MGM Stargate: 42 Images from 'Faith':

At MGM Stargate (http://stargate.mgm.com/view/content/2089/index.html):

42 images from Faith.

[asdf1239]

is this when the alliance of the lucian variety makes its appearance

[morjana]

SGU - Syfy: 'Faith' Episode Trailer:

At Syfy (http://video.syfy.com/shows/universe/promos_trailers_4/faith--next-episode--stargate-universe/v1217774):

Faith - Next Episode - Stargate Universe

The crew of the Destiny discovers a mysterious planet orbiting an uncharted star.

[MattSilver 3k]

is this when the alliance of the lucian variety makes its appearance

No. Episode 18.

[reddevil18]

This episode just got a LOT more interesting. Want to know why?

1. I want to know what happens after Divided, natch.

2. The SPACE channel trailer for the episode had this exchange...

Wray: They built this planet?
Eli: Genesis!

*Silence*

Eli: Ugh. End of Wrath of Khan!

Yeah, so major

Scifi

coming, perhaps.Okay, so that actually makes it sound interesting. I just can't wait for "Lost", so I pray Faith(get it? pray...faith? HA!) is good, because Human already sounds good, what with Rush and all!

[Jper]

Promo images from Stargate.MGM.com for SGU 1.13 Faith:
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[Jper]

Promo images from Stargate.MGM.com for SGU 1.13 Faith:
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[Jper]

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[MattSilver 3k]

Lake Chloe and Long-Haired TJ. Sounds like a good episode... Enjoy the imaginative Green, Jper. Cheers.

[Jper]

It also looks like we'll finally find out what's in those Ancient crates. :)

[IrishCommander]

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Wasn't this guy on SG1?

[chrono trigger]

yesss it looks like TJ gets a big role in this one.:)

[Jper]

Wasn't this guy on SG1?

I don't even know who he is here. :S

[Doctor Nicholas Rush]

There are Aliens in this episode ?

[dacooker]

Well I'm gonna go out and say this, finally we get a episode that got lots of trees and rocks. Just like old times.
(Time doesn't coun't due to the getting the message from the future thing.)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlQeW2HN0U0

[Meshakhad]

OK, there's probably something on the planet that makes it dangerous. Eli had better lampshade how the planet is too perfect.

WMG: It's the planet Palmer went to in "Air, Part 3".

[TENTHIUS]

It's definitely not. There's no stargate on this "faith" planet. That's why there's no countdown and why they use the shuttle to get there.

[jelgate]

It's definitely not. There's no stargate on this "faith" planet. That's why there's no countdown and why they use the shuttle to get there.

I don't recall about using the shuttle in Faith. Proof?

[reddevil18]

I don't recall about using the shuttle in Faith. Proof?
He's correct. I said so.
Plus, there's the whole "flying towards the obelisk" thing...

[Jper]

I don't recall about using the shuttle in Faith. Proof?

The trailer maybe? You did see the trailer, right? Head over to Syfy if you haven't. :)

[timebandit]

def shuttle use in this. why would destiny stop there .... i hope we get to discover who made that obelisk and what its for.

[FoX-1028]

New spoiler @ GW!

NEW! April 10 - "When Destiny abruptly drops out of F.T.L., Dr. Rush is at a loss to explain the sudden appearance of a lone planet orbiting an uncharted star."
(Amazon.com)

6 DAYS 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES UNTILL Faith

[Jper]

Maybe this will turn out to be a collective dream sequence or something like that... Happened before.

[reddevil18]

Maybe this will turn out to be a collective dream sequence or something like that... Happened before.Which is what I'm fearing the most. God, I always hate that scenario.

[Jper]

Actually, I'm speculating, as the Destiny will be traveling to a new galaxy soon, and will cross the gap between galaxies, I'm guessing/speculating that Destiny will give or wants to provide the opportunity to its occupants to get resources, relax etc. before making the trip between galaxies. And maybe, as it has been speculated that this planet was created by the Ancient seeder ships for this purpose, it is possible?

Anyways, I'm probably wrong, but I'd love to see how Destiny would approach the planet and start sucking in water, or dive into the ocean, or would start repairing itself before crossing the void between galaxies? Or is this too soon?

[EllieVee]

New spoiler @ GW!

NEW! April 10 - "When Destiny abruptly drops out of F.T.L., Dr. Rush is at a loss to explain the sudden appearance of a lone planet orbiting an uncharted star."
(Amazon.com)

6 DAYS 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES UNTILL Faith

Dear Dr Rush

You're out in the universe's boondocks. Space is big, really big, bigger than big and then some. Logically, and try using some logic son cos you're a scientist 'n' all, Destiny won't have visited every single one so you don't have to feel at a loss. That horrible Colonel Young's really screwed up your logic circuits. Come over to the Rush thunk thread. You'll feel better immediately.

Love

Ellie

That line is probably something like Young asks why they've dropped out of FTL and Rush says, 'What, am I answer man?' No wait, that's McKay. ;) Some episode summaries are just whacked.

[MattSilver 3k]

For some reason, I think we have a...

Black hole on our hands. We need a reason for the crew to go back onto the Destiny, and an explanation for why the Destiny doesn't have a countdown clock this time - a black hole interfering with both? If the kids stay on the planet, they die in the hole. Thus, the crew bands together and manoeuvres the Destiny away somehow, saving the day!

That, or deadly radiation in conjunction with the giant obelisk...

[SGFerrit]

Actually, I'm speculating, as the Destiny will be traveling to a new galaxy soon, and will cross the gap between galaxies, I'm guessing/speculating that Destiny will give or wants to provide the opportunity to its occupants to get resources, relax etc. before making the trip between galaxies. And maybe, as it has been speculated that this planet was created by the Ancient seeder ships for this purpose, it is possible?

Anyways, I'm probably wrong, but I'd love to see how Destiny would approach the planet and start sucking in water, or dive into the ocean, or would start repairing itself before crossing the void between galaxies? Or is this too soon?

I love that idea, it would be very cool to have the planet have been built. I'm looking forward to seeing the ep to find out the score.

[timebandit]

Are they going to leave the planet at the end of faith? I dont think so because of what happens in human - lost seems to be about an obelisk, if that is located on the faith planet then possibly they do leave at the end of this ep, making for some suspense until its resolution by the end of lost [I hope].

[jelgate]

Are they going to leave the planet at the end of faith? I dont think so because of what happens in human - lost seems to be about an obelisk, if that is located on the faith planet then possibly they do leave at the end of this ep, making for some suspense until its resolution by the end of lost [I hope].
Unknown but it would be interesting if someone got trapped on the planet leading to the events of Lost

[The Swarm]

But doesnt Greer get voted of the ship, errr, i ment left behind (deja vu) at the end of that episode?

[Rhoswen]

Are they going to leave the planet at the end of faith? I dont think so because of what happens in human - lost seems to be about an obelisk, if that is located on the faith planet then possibly they do leave at the end of this ep, making for some suspense until its resolution by the end of lost [I hope].

The planets in "Faith" and "Human" are different planets. The planet in "Human" is the same one in "Lost."

[jelgate]

But doesnt Greer get voted of the ship, errr, i ment left behind (deja vu) at the end of that episode?

[/QUOTE]
Lost spoilers
Greer get left behing in Lost. What planet that is, is currently unknown

[major davis]

I don't recall about using the shuttle in Faith. Proof?

Jelly, I'm disappointed!! ;). You usually are on top of things like this!! It's ok, we all have brain fades. :)

http://forum.gateworld.net/threads/66133-quot-Faith-quot-(113)-Pre-Airing-Discussion-Speculation-Thread-*Spoilers*?p=11365604&viewfull=1#post11365604

[Jper]

The planets in "Faith" and "Human" are different planets. The planet in "Human" is the same one in "Lost."

Finally someone who can get the facts right. :) Quoted for the truth. :)

[timebandit]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlpeeE2zbPg

kiwis?

[morjana]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlpeeE2zbPg

kiwis?

That may be an "inside joke" to SG1's Wormhole X-Treme! where Martin told the props guy, 'Get some Kiwi's and spray paint them red.'

[Jper]

Imagine if it had been a banana... :D That would have been hilarious.

[Xeno]

Dumb idea, I know. But I randomly thought of it.

Uncharted star? Unknown planet? Seeder ship didn't visit? Human life sustaining unknown planet? WHAAA?

But seriously what if it's all a super elaborate trap set by the smurfs to hit destiny while she's weak from a lot of people traveling to said planet. [/

Either that or I believe there's a bit in the little post-episode "here's whats happening in the next episode" mini-montage [Spoiler]where Chloe and Scott are arguing about leaving the planet. Chloe doesn't want to and Scott is trying to convince her. Maybe the planet has a drug like effect and people are addicted to being there?

I'm spewing nonsense, I know.

[reddevil18]

You know what I think? Smurfs is a dumb nickname.

[Jper]

You know what I think? Smurfs is a dumb nickname.

I agree. I think TPTB need to come up with a better name for them than "the aliens from Space".

[reddevil18]

I agree. I think TPTB need to come up with a better name for them than "the aliens from Space".The Gfajk'rlh

[Jper]

The Gfajk'rlh

Ambitions to become a SGU writer or producer?

[reddevil18]

Ambitions to become a SGU writer or producer?King of the world, baby. SGU is just one of many stepping stones along the way.

[EllieVee]

The Gfajk'rlh

Bless you.

[MattSilver 3k]

The Gfajk'rlh

Like it a lot more than motherfrakking smurfs, that's for true.

[Spimman]

Is it safe to assume this planet has no stargate? I would think it would be a charted planet if it had a stargate so uncharted would equal no gate?

The shuttle would make it a little less convenient to attain water and other supplies. :(

[Jper]

Is it safe to assume this planet has no stargate? I would think it would be a charted planet if it had a stargate so uncharted would equal no gate?

The shuttle would make it a little less convenient to attain water and other supplies. :(

Or maybe the big surprise will be that there will be a stargate on the planet after all...

You know, no one will ever believe that the characters will stay on the planet, 'cause we all know there's another season and a whole bunch of episodes. It will be just like Light and Darkness again. People will complain again about that...

[TENTHIUS]

I was thinking about that and we know, that there were originally three shuttles on the Destiny. What if the ship stopped there because those "smurfs" (or whatever aliens you want to call them) stolen the third shuttle and it's located exactly on this planet so the Destiny recognized it's signal...but that's just a speculation...

[Jper]

How do you there is a third shuttle? It's not because there's a third docking station that there is a third shuttle. It's always best to have a docking station in reserve to dock other ships or if one of the other ones stops working.

[TENTHIUS]

It's always best to have a docking station in reserve to dock other ships or if one of the other ones stops working.
Well, that's right.

[g.o.d]

as far as we know, there are two docking stations for two shuttles

[carmencatalina]

as far as we know, there are two docking stations for two shuttles

Is the dead guy still in the broken shuttle?

[g.o.d]

Is the dead guy still in the broken shuttle?

yes

[carmencatalina]

yes

Well. As Young said, he's not going anywhere. I suppose, since it is exposed to vacuum, it is nice and cold, so he is essentially frozen.

[TENTHIUS]

I'm curious if we'll see his body again :D

[TENTHIUS]

G.o.d: Nope....there are three docking stations, but one of them is without shuttle.

[The Shrike]

The Gfajk'rlhIf you say that fast it sounds like a bad word.

[Pharaoh Atem]

I agree. I think TPTB need to come up with a better name for them than "the aliens from Space".

blueings

[SGFerrit]

It seems that stunning shot of Destiny in front of a star from the end of the MGM trailer is from Faith:

www.stargate.mgm.com (http://stargate.mgm.com/)

[MattSilver 3k]

It seems that stunning shot of Destiny in front of a star from the end of the MGM trailer is from Faith:

www.stargate.mgm.com (http://stargate.mgm.com/)

In the episode or not, that shot is Stunning with a capital S.

[SGFerrit]

Agreed, SGU has delivered shots that are better than a lot of movies. It's visually fantastic IMO.

[myhelix]

Agreed, SGU has delivered shots that are better than a lot of movies. It's visually fantastic IMO.

I love the Special Effects. Leave alone the cool Destiny backgrounds on the observations area.

[PG15]

Tweet...


Also - fans of @alainahuffman will NOT want to miss [this] week's episode. Her work is breathtaking in 'Faith'. And a beautiful location too.

http://twitter.com/BrianJacobSmith/status/11928761359

[reddevil18]

In the episode or not, that shot is Stunning with a capital S.As soon as I can get a high-res picture of it(hopefully GW will have it up), that's my new desktop background.

[Mr Evil 37]

G.o.d: Nope....there are three docking stations, but one of them is without shuttle.

How do you know that?

[TENTHIUS]

Mr Evil 37:
http://sklad.obrazku.cz/obr217533_1x03AirPart3.avi002530194.jpg
This is from Air pt. III, when blue aliens's ship detaches from the Destiny...

[jelgate]

I don't think this clip has been shared yets. Sorry US only and its spoilerish.
http://www.hulu.com/watch/141574/stargate-universe-faith#s-p1-sr-i1

[Mr Evil 37]

Wow, I never noticed the third shuttle docking station. That's interesting.

[Spimman]

I don't think this clip has been shared yets. Sorry US only and its spoilerish.
http://www.hulu.com/watch/141574/stargate-universe-faith#s-p1-sr-i1

We will, LOL. I love Greer!

[EvilSpaceAlien]

I don't think this clip has been shared yets. Sorry US only and its spoilerish.
http://www.hulu.com/watch/141574/stargate-universe-faith#s-p1-sr-i1

I hate hulu so much right now.

[jelgate]

I hate hulu so much right now.

Here (http://video.syfy.com/shows/universe/promos_trailers_4/faith--sneak-peek--stargate-universe/v1217466)is the SyFy verision. Maybe it will work better.

[MattSilver 3k]

Here (http://video.syfy.com/shows/universe/promos_trailers_4/faith--sneak-peek--stargate-universe/v1217466)is the SyFy verision. Maybe it will work better.

Oh, you got my hopes up with the "I don't think this clip has been shared yet" part. The sneak peek's been on syfy since just after Divided aired, actually. And it is pretty hilarious - classic Greer moment. :D

[EvilSpaceAlien]

Here (http://video.syfy.com/shows/universe/promos_trailers_4/faith--sneak-peek--stargate-universe/v1217466)is the SyFy verision. Maybe it will work better.

Oh, it's that clip. I saw that one days ago.

[xxxevilgrinxxx]

space kiwis!

[jelgate]

Oh, it's that clip. I saw that one days ago.

So did I but I didn't see anyone else post it before. Get it posted for those who don't check syFy.com

[Specter177]

Greer eats kiwi.
TJ: We don't even know if it's poisonous!
Greer: We will.
Greer is my favorite character! :)

[xxxevilgrinxxx]

maybe it's hallucinigenic kiwis :D

[Tawny]

maybe it's hallucinigenic kiwis :D

That would be funny, especially cause of who it is :P

[reddevil18]

The space kiwis are good for the libido. Things'll get quite raunchy on the planet.

[major davis]

What is wrong with Syfy and their trailer? Im currently watching Destination Truth(good show actually, first time watching) and the SGU trailer came on for Faith and it had Great Quality! Yet online the trailer's quality is so bad. Why?

[EllieVee]

The SyFy one works for those outside the US.

[Pharaoh Atem]

Is the dead guy still in the broken shuttle?

that would be morbid. hey chloe go see if your dad's still there :S

[jelgate]

that would be morbid. hey chloe go see if your dad's still there :S

Remember they can't actually enter that shuttle. Its locked from the inside

[EllieVee]

Yeah, but they can look through the window to see his dead, dangling arm.

[PG15]

Update!


Over on his ever-entertaining blog, writer Denis McGrath offers a rundown of his freelance experience on SGU’s first season. About this time last year, Denis delivered some very intriguing story ideas over the course of a phone pitch, demonstrating a strong story sense and, most importantly, a clever SF mindset.

On the strength of that initial conversation, we flew him over to Vancouver where we spent the day spinning one of his ideas, a story that would eventually become episode 13, Faith. As Denis explains in his blog entry, after two drafts Carl Binder ended up doing a pass on the script. The result – one of the strongest episodes of the back half.

Check out Denis’ hair-raising account of the experience here:

http://heywriterboy.blogspot.com/2010/04/sgu-freelancer-tango.html


http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2010/04/15/april-15-2010-freelancing-aint-easy/

[morjana]

SGU - Yahoo! TV: What to Watch Friday:

At Yahoo! TV (http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/15651):

(Please follow the link for the complete column.)

What to Watch Friday

A list of can't-miss hot shows, undiscovered gems and fan favorites


... SGU: Stargate Universe

Friday at 9pm on Syfy

Destiny's crew discovers a mysterious planet orbiting an uncharted star. Lt. Scott leads a small team to the planet's surface, where the explorers are amazed to find an abundance of food, water, and sunshine. The perfect plan is in place. So what could possibly go wrong? We'll find out.

[carmencatalina]

Question - I'm visiting friends who are TV-less - how soon will tonight's episode "Faith" go up on Hulu?

Thanks in advance for your help.

[morjana]

Question - I'm visiting friends who are TV-less - how soon will tonight's episode "Faith" go up on Hulu?

Thanks in advance for your help.

According to the disclaimer on HULU: The first three episodes will be available the day after air; subsequent episodes will be on a delay.

So you should be okay for Faith. After Faith, it will be a week wait. :(

[Spimman]

Not sure of the exact time, but it will be there Saturday morning.

**Edit** - Morgana knows more, that stinks about the delay. Not sure if it still does but a few times it repeated on Sunday night.

[carmencatalina]

Oh, that would be nice - then I could maybe watch it tomorrow! Otherwise, I'll just have to wait until I get home on Monday, which isn't too bad.

Thanks!

[Briangate78]

I am not feeling this episode. Well hopefully I am proven wrong.

[Briangate78]

OMG! I was wrong! Just got this spoiler piece from SyFy, and I am able to share!!! Major Spoilers for "Faith" below!!!

Chloe takes a dip in the pond, only to find out later it was contaminated, and now she turns into......

Swamp Thing!!!

http://www.revolutionsf.com/images/features/SwampThing/Swamp1.jpg

[xxxevilgrinxxx]

LOL! brat! :D

[Briangate78]

LOL! brat! :D

I'm a bad doggie. :p

[EllieVee]

Well, Rush is out of the infirmary and working, it seems, according to the preview I saw last night. Couple of different scenes in it from the US preview.

[morjana]

SGU - Remediating SGU: Video: Australian Preview of 'Faith':

At Remediating SGU (http://remediatingsgu.wordpress.com/2010/04/16/australian-preview-of-faith/):

Australian preview of Faith

April 16, 2010

This is a little different to the US preview.

(Viewable in the US - that's where I am!)

[jelgate]

OMG! I was wrong! Just got this spoiler piece from SyFy, and I am able to share!!! Major Spoilers for "Faith" below!!!

Chloe takes a dip in the pond, only to find out later it was contaminated, and now she turns into......

Swamp Thing!!!

[ig]http://www.revolutionsf.com/images/features/SwampThing/Swamp1.jpg[/img]

That looks more like Scott

[EllieVee]

And before anyone else gets in, Rush after a couple of years of not worrying about his appearance:
http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/usa/Images/patterson-bigfoot.jpg

[EvilSpaceAlien]

And before anyone else gets in, Rush after a couple of years of not worrying about his appearance:
http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/usa/Images/patterson-bigfoot.jpg

What a rip-off! That could be any random member of the crew.

[Lt.Colonel John Sheppard]

before the episode starts someone make a live discussion thread so people that are watching it live can talk about it.

[randomking]

hush its on!

[prion]

Live spoiler-ridden blow-by-blow thread now at

http://forum.gateworld.net/threads/74206-quot-Faith-quot-live-spoiler-ridden-talk-as-show-airs