1. Will we get meet McKay's sister in the future of Atlantis, or even Season 2 or 3? Not to mention how is her name spelt; Jeannie, Genie or some other way?
- It's possible.
2. Exactly how diverse are the scientists, academics and other personnel taken on the expedition to Atlantis? I know there's obviously several (astro)physicists, an anthropolgist (Dr. Corrigan from Suspicion - was so happy to see they had an anthropologist, makes my degree feel a bit more exciting) and engineers. But are there for example, archaeolgists, chemists, oceanographers?
- They're pretty darn diverse. They had to be given the fact that they didn't really know what to expect when they stepped through the gate in Rising.
3. People keep talking about Atlantis running out of bullets, soap etc; personally I presumed the expedition was designed to be selfsufficient as far as possible. So did the expedition take support staff and specialists in making necessities (chefs etc) or did they just take all the knowledge and equipment and everyone pulls their weight on tasks - like someone gets barber duty etc?
- They were well aware that, in all probability, their stay in the Pegasus Galaxy would be an extended one so they planned accordingly. Security would have been a chiefest concern, so it stands to reason that they would have brought a sufficient amount of ammunition to last them a while. As for the "support positions" (ie. cooking, cleaning, etc.) - everyone does their part. On Wednesday nights, Weir makes her famous Chicken Kiev.
4. What, if any, specialism does Peter Grodin have? It's fun to guess but it'd also be cool to know.
Grodin isn't really specializing in anything of late.
5.How do you decide on titles for episodes for the shows? Does anyone have final say, like the person who wrote it out you all? Have you all ever got completely stuck for titles and then come up with one from a randomly inspirated by something silly? And if so what was the title and what inspired it?
The person writing the script will usually come up with a title - which everyone in the room will hate. Then we'll take most of the afternoon throwing out alternates until we can all decide on the most inoffensive one.
6. It's been mentioned Teyla's alieness will be explored in season 2, will that include learning more about the Athosians? I'm obviously curious about there customs being an anthropologist and would love to see how they differ from Earthlings. Even if that isn't part of exploring Teyla's alieness, will we still be learning about the Athosians in the future?
It's possible we will be learning more about the Athosians - but have yet to dedicate a story specifically to them.
7. What's the official reason for McKay's uniform change in the 2nd half of Season 1 ? (The reason in the show that is, not to do with costuming department
) And what's with the underarm navy/black stripes on the short tshirts, that only he and Weir have? Does this indicate he's civilian 2IC or has had some kind of status change?
Officially - you'd have to ask Brad Wright.
- It's possible.
2. Exactly how diverse are the scientists, academics and other personnel taken on the expedition to Atlantis? I know there's obviously several (astro)physicists, an anthropolgist (Dr. Corrigan from Suspicion - was so happy to see they had an anthropologist, makes my degree feel a bit more exciting) and engineers. But are there for example, archaeolgists, chemists, oceanographers?
- They're pretty darn diverse. They had to be given the fact that they didn't really know what to expect when they stepped through the gate in Rising.
3. People keep talking about Atlantis running out of bullets, soap etc; personally I presumed the expedition was designed to be selfsufficient as far as possible. So did the expedition take support staff and specialists in making necessities (chefs etc) or did they just take all the knowledge and equipment and everyone pulls their weight on tasks - like someone gets barber duty etc?
- They were well aware that, in all probability, their stay in the Pegasus Galaxy would be an extended one so they planned accordingly. Security would have been a chiefest concern, so it stands to reason that they would have brought a sufficient amount of ammunition to last them a while. As for the "support positions" (ie. cooking, cleaning, etc.) - everyone does their part. On Wednesday nights, Weir makes her famous Chicken Kiev.
4. What, if any, specialism does Peter Grodin have? It's fun to guess but it'd also be cool to know.
Grodin isn't really specializing in anything of late.
5.How do you decide on titles for episodes for the shows? Does anyone have final say, like the person who wrote it out you all? Have you all ever got completely stuck for titles and then come up with one from a randomly inspirated by something silly? And if so what was the title and what inspired it?
The person writing the script will usually come up with a title - which everyone in the room will hate. Then we'll take most of the afternoon throwing out alternates until we can all decide on the most inoffensive one.
6. It's been mentioned Teyla's alieness will be explored in season 2, will that include learning more about the Athosians? I'm obviously curious about there customs being an anthropologist and would love to see how they differ from Earthlings. Even if that isn't part of exploring Teyla's alieness, will we still be learning about the Athosians in the future?
It's possible we will be learning more about the Athosians - but have yet to dedicate a story specifically to them.
7. What's the official reason for McKay's uniform change in the 2nd half of Season 1 ? (The reason in the show that is, not to do with costuming department
) And what's with the underarm navy/black stripes on the short tshirts, that only he and Weir have? Does this indicate he's civilian 2IC or has had some kind of status change?Officially - you'd have to ask Brad Wright.
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