I was watching the first episode of season 5 and there's a line from Sheppard where he says something along the lines that he's never had a commanding officer he's respected more than Col Carter, ironically right before he follows up that he's going to get on the jumper to rescue Teyla even if he has to defy a direct order.
But it got me thinking about who was the best commander of Altantis, and I'll include Sheppard as one as well while he stepped in for Woosley during season 5.
For me there's no doubting that Carter is number one. She had a great mix of military and scientific experience, she followed military protocols but also allowed for flexibility as it was a mixture of military and civilian outpost. She made tough calls when they were needed, stood up for her people (Ellis vs McKay), and during her brief command several enemies were either defeated or heavily weakened.
But I'm open to other thoughts, so interested to hear other opinions.
But it got me thinking about who was the best commander of Altantis, and I'll include Sheppard as one as well while he stepped in for Woosley during season 5.
For me there's no doubting that Carter is number one. She had a great mix of military and scientific experience, she followed military protocols but also allowed for flexibility as it was a mixture of military and civilian outpost. She made tough calls when they were needed, stood up for her people (Ellis vs McKay), and during her brief command several enemies were either defeated or heavily weakened.
But I'm open to other thoughts, so interested to hear other opinions.
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