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is the 12th episode of the first season of Stargate Atlantis . In this episode, a mission to investigate an ancient weapons platform turns into a desperate survival situation against a long-dormant enemy. Plot Summary [S1E12] The Defiant One
: This is the first time McKay refers to Sheppard as "Captain Kirk," a joke that becomes a series staple. You can find more detailed credits and episode
"Stargate: Atlantis" The Defiant One (TV Episode 2004) - IMDb Plot Summary : This is the first time
The team finds that a single Wraith survivor has remained alive for millennia by entering hibernation and periodically feeding on the ship's cargo of hibernating humans. This "Defiant One" is significantly stronger than typical Wraith due to its desperate survival tactics and is eventually able to seize control of the team's Puddle Jumper .