Hugh Griffin

Captain Hugh Griffin was a crew member on-board the Earth ship Daedalus. He is, at a certain extent, has an interest in Earth history, particularly how Spain often debunks science from Italy, including the early thoughts of the tomato, and Columbus proving that the Earth was round (though Columbus was in fact Italian). He is also a carrier of the Ancient Technology Activation gene, but it is unknown if he's a natural carrier or was given the gene therapy.

In early 2006, he flew a Puddle Jumper, which was repaired after it was shot down several months previously. He was tasked with flying it from Atlantis to the mainland and back, with Doctor Rodney McKay checking the systems. However, on the way back, the ship unexpectedly malfunctioned, and crashlanded onto the vast ocean. After they regained consciousness, they soon discovered the ship was sinking at 1,200 feet deep. When the viewing screen started cracking from the pressure, they evacuated to the rear compartment. However, the controls on the back wouldn't shut down the doors. Seeing no other alternative, Griffin sacrificed himself, by overridding the control from the front of the ship. Seconds after the door closed, the screen gace way to the pressure, and Griffin was crushed under the pressure of the ocean.