[s2e1] The Siege: Part 3 -

: While the immediate threat is neutralized, long-range sensors detect 12 more Hive ships inbound.

: The Earth ship Daedalus , commanded by Colonel Steven Caldwell, arrives just in time to beam Sheppard away and use its advanced Asgard beaming technology to transport nukes directly onto the remaining Hive ships, destroying them.

: Realizing they cannot win a direct confrontation, the team uses a Zero Point Module (ZPM) brought by the Daedalus to power the city's shield and then fakes the city's destruction by detonating a nuke above the shield while simultaneously engaging the cloak . The Wraith, believing the city destroyed, depart. [S2E1] The Siege: Part 3

"The Siege: Part 3" was a critical and commercial success for the Sci-Fi Channel, achieving high Nielsen ratings during its initial run. It is often cited by fans as one of the strongest season openers in the franchise due to its mix of large-scale space battles and significant character shifts. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more

The episode picks up with Atlantis on the verge of destruction. Major John Sheppard is on a suicide mission to pilot a Puddle Jumper armed with a nuclear warhead into a Wraith Hive ship. : While the immediate threat is neutralized, long-range

: Paul McGillion (Dr. Carson Beckett) and Mitch Pileggi (Colonel Steven Caldwell) join the recurring or main cast.

: This episode marks the beginning of the departure arc for Rainbow Sun Francks (Aiden Ford) as a series regular. Reception and Impact The Wraith, believing the city destroyed, depart

is the season two premiere of the military science fiction series Stargate Atlantis , originally airing on July 15, 2005. The episode concludes a high-stakes three-part arc where the Atlantis expedition faces an overwhelming invasion by the Wraith. Key Plot Summary