Changes: Broken Ties

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Template:ATL-5 "Broken Ties" is the third episode of the fifth season of Stargate Atlantis.

Plot

On another planet, Ronon and Teyla were talking about how Kanaan has been integrated in Atlantis. However, they encounter a hooded figure with a Wraith handblaster and shoots Ronon three times before succuming to the stun gun. Teyla is stunned to see who the hooded man was, Tyre, who later stuns her.

When returning to Atlantis, Teyla, Sheppard, McKay and Woolsey were informed that Ronon's subcutaeneous transmitter can't be found anywhere on the planet. They discuss what their next move would be, Teyla suggests looking for another Satedan, and she knows just the one, Solen Sincha. Woolsey commissions the mission to Belkan with Teyla, who still hasn't decided if she is to rejoin Sheppard's team. On Belkan, they meet a drunk Solen and ask for his help. He is reluctant, but eventually promises them that he will contact Atlantis when he has heard a tip.

Meanwhile, a restrained Ronon awakens to see Tyre, who doesn't look well. He told Ronon that after their last encounter, the Wraith was dissapointed by him and decided to let him loose. However, due to the Wraith enzyme he was used to receiving for the Gift of Life, he has gotten addicted to it, and after not getting more in a while, starts to get into withdrawal. Ronon, who first wanted to kill Tyre, agreed to take him to Atlantis so that medical personnel could help him. However, he had his own intentions. By capturing him, he alerted the Wraith to the planet, and with Ronon captured, Tyre assumed that the Wraith would bring him back. However, when the Wraith Commander arrived, he took Ronon, but threw Tyre onto a wall and leaves him to die.

Lorne informs Sheppard that Ronon is on Sarif Sur. The teams rushes to the planet, to see that Ronon isn't present, but found Tyre lying on the ground. They send him to Atlantis, where he is restrained, to prevent him from hurting anyone, and himself. His brutal withdrawal took several days. But meanwhile, Ronon is constantly fed upon and given his life back by the Commander, until Ronon eventually turned into a Wraith worshipper.

Tyre finally recovers the withdrawal and feels better again. He talks with Sheppard alone; he knows where Ronon is being held and will lead them to him. A reluctant Sheppard allows Tyre to lead both his and Lorne's team to the Wraith facility. Upon arriving there, Tyre leads them to a primary power room, to covertly plant C-4 on key sections, to maximise an explosion. After they did that, they carried on, until they find Ronon, who they find is now working for the Wraith, as they were soon surrounded by warriors. Tyre then holds Teyla hostage, revealing he has double crossed the teams to take them prisoner, so he could rejoin the Wraith cause, which the Commander grants.

After being taken prisoner, Tyre comes up to Sheppard, and informs him that he has been summoned to the Commander. He decided that Sheppard would be perfect for the cause and attempts to convert him. But Tyre had actually double crossed the Wraith, be setting the teams free and giving them their weapons back. Tyre takes out the sword and cuts the hand off the Commander before he could start feeding. While Sheppard holds up the Wraith, Tyre fights with Ronon, before getting stunned by Teyla.

Tyre threatens the Commander to come with them, by threatening to blow the facility. Just as they made a break for it, the teams were once again surrounded. The Commander tells them to stand down and let them free. As the teams head back to the Jumper, Tyre gives his sword to Sheppard, signifying he intends not to follow them and sacrifice himself to destroy the facility, as a way to do something right even though he is beyond forgiveness. When the teams are confirmed to have escaped, Tyre activates the detonator and the facility is destroyed, killing all within.

Ronon is sent to the infirmary, where he is to go through withdrawal, but Ronon doesn't give in easily, urging Sheppard to let him free or kill him. However, Sheppard leaves and allows Ronon's brutal withdrawal, which takes several days. But eventually fully recovers, but has to stay in for a few more days to make sure.

Teyla visits Woolsey's quarters, who is drinking wine, listening to classical music and worn his suit the first time since his transfer to Atlantis. She informs Woolsey that she decides to rejoin the team. After the news, Woolsey wishes her goodnight, before she joins Kanaan and Torren.

The episode ends with Sheppard visiting Ronon in the Infirmary. Sheppard gives him Tyre's sword and departs. Ronon stares at the sword for a few moments, and begins to mourn Tyre, who in the end he considered a friend.

Background

Production

Preparations regarding the taping of "Broken Ties" began on February 28, 2008. A sword fight involving Ronon is written into the script.
An art concept meeting, costume meeting and props meeting occured on February 28th, with a stunts, visual effects and the casting of extras occuring on the 29th.
The production meeting for "Broken Ties" took place on March 6, 2008, with March 10th as the day that shooting on the set started.
A scene involving McKay's Atlantis bathroom is included in the episode, taped on March 11th.

Script Timeline

Final Script (Revised Writer's Script) - January 21, 2008
Blue Pages - February 4, 2008
Pink Pages - February 27, 2008
Yellow Pages - March 5, 2008

Sources

Gateworld spoiler, Gateworld.net, retrieved 2008.
Joseph Mallozzi's blog, , February 22, 2008.

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 After being taken prisoner, Tyre comes up to Sheppard, and informs him that he has been summoned to the Commander. He decided that Sheppard would be perfect for the cause and attempts to convert him. But Tyre had actually double crossed the Wraith, be setting the teams free and giving them their weapons back. Tyre takes out the sword and cuts the hand off the Commander before he could start feeding. While Sheppard holds up the Wraith, Tyre fights with Ronon, before getting stunned by Teyla.
-Tyre threatens the Commander to come with them, by threatening to blow the facility. Just as they made a break for it, the teams were once again surrounded. The Commander tells them to stand down and let them free. As the teams head back to the [[Gateship|Jumper]], Tyre stays with the Commander until he is informed that the teams are clear. Tyre then sacrifices himself and blows the facility, killing everyone inside.
+Tyre threatens the Commander to come with them, by threatening to blow the facility. Just as they made a break for it, the teams were once again surrounded. The Commander tells them to stand down and let them free. As the teams head back to the [[Gateship|Jumper]], Tyre gives his [[Satedan Battle Blade|sword]] to Sheppard, signifying he intends not to follow them and sacrifice himself to destroy the facility, as a way to do something right even though he is beyond forgiveness. When the teams are confirmed to have escaped, Tyre activates the detonator and the facility is destroyed, killing all within.
 Ronon is sent to the [[Atlantis infirmary|infirmary]], where he is to go through [[Wraith enzyme withdrawal|withdrawal]], but Ronon doesn't give in easily, urging Sheppard to let him free or kill him. However, Sheppard leaves and allows Ronon's brutal withdrawal, which takes several days. But eventually fully recovers, but has to stay in for a few more days to make sure.
 Teyla visits Woolsey's quarters, who is drinking [[wine]], listening to classical music and worn his suit the first time since his transfer to Atlantis. She informs Woolsey that she decides to rejoin the team. After the news, Woolsey wishes her goodnight, before she joins Kanaan and [[Torren John Emmagan|Torren]].
+The episode ends with Sheppard visiting Ronon in the Infirmary. Sheppard gives him Tyre's sword and departs. Ronon stares at the sword for a few moments, and begins to mourn Tyre, who in the end he considered a friend.
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