Originally posted by Sparrow_hawk
I wonder what Todd's hair says about him as a Wraith. He's not as vain as others, perhaps? Or is it just a texture thing? I wonder what made them decide to give some Wraith silky-smooth Steve hair, and others matted/dreaded hair like Bob, and still others something in between, like Todd. Is any thought put into it? Or is it just the preference of the makeup department, and perhaps the actor? I'd like to think there is SOME thought behind it. Todd's CG situation could certainly account for the use of the particular wig he got in that one. But his hair hasn't improved since he's gained his freedom! Gives him a sort of a rock star look, I suppose...
Yes, it was very educational!
Yeah. When we get to that level, we should just all be locked up in the looney bin.
But have we ever considered that, in some species of insect, mating is a terminal event for the poor male? The female mates with and then eats ("feeds on") the male. And I can't help remembering how hungry the Queen was after making those soldier Wraith in Spoils of War and wanting to feed on Todd.
In all seriousness though, I wouldn't be surprised if Queens do feed on males after breeding - like a praying mantis (I still say Wraith remind me of the mantis). So, breeding may be the greatest privilege, but one that results in certain death.
See, the thing with Todd in SoW is that it made NO real sense for the queen to feed upon someone with his knowledge and abilities, not when you have all these stupid masked drone walking around...drones who are surely meatier than the likes of Todd. So, why feed on him if he can be of value? She was a very stupid queen when you think about it. No vision, so unlike Todd who can see other ways of doing things. Makes me wonder if he's learned this from his association with Lanteans, or if it's just the way he is, or what.
Something I'd like to see regarding the Wraith is how they create their enviroments. For instance, if they can produce webbing, etc...(which is indicated in The Defiant One when he cocoons his live meal)...then why don't they do this when kept in the cell, out of their normal enviroment. THAT would have been coolness! To see Steve or Todd (both kept in the cell the longest) begin to transform the cell into something more suitable for their needs...perhaps webbing it up a bit and making it gooey. I don't think they themselves produce the membranes and umbilicals, but certainly that spider web-like substance that Greg wrapped the kid in...that seems to come from them.
Hmmmm...wonder if JM has any answers....
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We are still talking about Wraith reproduction very interesting subject
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