The episode features classic Rodney humor, including a running gag where he fails to remember the name of a subordinate scientist, Graydon. Submersion | SGCommand | Fandom
Teyla senses the Wraith presence immediately upon arrival. The Queen eventually takes control of Teyla's mind to use her as a puppet to facilitate her escape.
The Queen activates a self-destruct sequence on her crashed cruiser. Because the facility sits on a very thin part of the planetary crust, the resulting explosion would trigger a volcanic cataclysm capable of destroying the platform and Atlantis itself. [S3E18] Submersion
In the Stargate Atlantis: Legacy novels, this specific Queen is identified as Cold Amber and revealed to be the original "Queen Death".
An ancient Wraith Queen (portrayed by Andee Frizzell) has been hibernating in a nearby crashed cruiser for 10,000 years. She survived by feeding on her own crew after her ship was downed during the original siege of Atlantis. The episode features classic Rodney humor, including a
The episode is noted for its "spooky" and claustrophobic feel, often compared to the movie The Abyss . Key Plot Points
Sheppard and McKay use 10,000-year-old Ancient diving suits to reach the cruiser. Teyla uses a mental "counter-bluff" to trick the Queen into deactivating the self-destruct codes, allowing Sheppard and McKay to eliminate the Queen and save the city. Fun Facts & Trivia The Queen activates a self-destruct sequence on her
This guide covers , the 18th episode of Stargate Atlantis Season 3. In this atmospheric, "underwater-themed" thriller, the team discovers an Ancient drilling facility deep beneath the Lantean ocean, only to find they aren't alone. Episode Overview