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For the Canadian politician, see Elizabeth Weir.

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Doctor Elizabeth Weir is a fictional character in the science fiction television series Stargate Atlantis. The character is played by Torri Higginson, although when introduced in the Stargate SG-1 two-parter Lost City, she was played by Jessica Steen.

Biography

Dr. Weir, trained in international relations, was a career diplomat for the United States, involved in negotiating many sensitive international treaties; Daniel Jackson referenced her work when drafting the treaty between Earth and the Tok'ra. She has two Ph.D.s, speaks five languages, and taught political science at Georgetown University. She was an outspoken anti-military advocate, but rather than being looked upon as a normal activist, she attempted to change things from the inside and entered the realm of government. She became involved in the Stargate program when incoming President Henry Hayes tapped her to lead Stargate Command, replacing Major General George Hammond to put a "civilian" face on the organization. Her tenure there was brief but successful, playing a key role in defending Earth from an attack by Anubis, as well as negotiating with the System Lords, and she also appears to have struck up a fast friendship with Daniel Jackson. She was replaced by Brigadier General Jack O'Neill shortly afterward and went on to lead the research facility studying the Ancient defense facility that had been discovered in Antarctica. From there the Stargate coordinates for the Ancient city of Atlantis were discovered, and she was placed in command of the expedition that was sent through the Stargate to the Pegasus galaxy to explore Atlantis.

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Dr. Elizabeth Weir played by Jessica Steen in Stargate SG-1

Elizabeth Weir now serves as the civilian head of Atlantis and oversees day to day operation of the city as well as approving missions for Atlantis SG teams and negotiating with other worlds. In her time on Atlantis, she has had many confrontations with the military leaders on the base, including Lt. Col. John Sheppard and Col. Steven Caldwell, commander of the Earth vessel Daedalus. Her usually strict non-violent attitude has been challenged on many occasions, yet she will still take the actions necessary, as evidenced when she allowed Ronon Dex to "interrogate" a man suspected of planting a bomb (which was actually a piece of code designed to cause an overload that would result in a massive explosion). Her life has been threatened by the Genii twice, once when a strike force invaded Atlantis, and once in the Season One finale where she attempts to trade for one of their as yet unfinished atomic weapons.

Later, in season 2, she approved several projects throughout Atlantis including the Wraith retro-virus that she later gave as part of a treaty to a sect of Wraith looking to replace the human food source with Wraith infected by the virus. The retro-virus suppresses the Wraith genetic material in the DNA of a Wraith, leaving only the human DNA. Weir became infected with the consciousness of an alien soldier that was at war with another consciousness that also enslaved Sheppard. Both rampaged through the city causing a hostage situation. The consciousnesses were subsequently removed.

In season 3, Weir's leadership abilities are questioned by the International Oversight Advisort Commitee after two Wraith hive ships attempted to attack Earth. Even though she managed to stop both hive ships, the IOA is divided over what they should do, and it is only with some help from Richard Woolsey that Weir is able to keep her position. She also unsuccessfully tried to negotiate an alliance with the Asurans, and was infected with Asuran nanites. It was only through sheer force of will, and some assistance from her team, that she was able to survive.

When live Ancients are found and retake control of Atlantis, Weir has trouble readjusting to life back on Earth. However, when the Asurans take control of Atlantis, she joins Sheppard, McKay, and Beckett in a plan to rescue a trapped General O'Neill, Woolsey, and free Atlantis. The mission succeeds, and Weir takes her position once again as the Atlantis expedition commander.

In the final episode of season 3 ("First Strike") Weir is critically injured. She suffers 6 broken ribs, one of which punctures her lung. While there is no spinal damage, there is massive brain swelling, leading to the need to remove part of her skull to relieve pressure. She also has cerebral edema, which is believed to have caused substantial brain damage. It was believed that if she survived (which did not seem likely), she'd never be the same again. She is later healed by replicator nanites that were left dormant in her body from when she was infected by Niam.[1] This is the only thing that saves her, as Dr. Keller says her injuries are just too severe for normal medical science to heal. As a result of this treatment, she becomes part-Replicator. She takes part in a mission to save Atlantis by stealing a ZPM from the Asurans, and sacrifices herself to hold off Oberoth and the other Replicators. She succeeds, but is left behind and it is unknown if she is alive or dead.

Key episodes

References

Cited
  1. ^ "GateWorld - First photos from 'Lifeline'". GateWorld. 2007-09-11. Retrieved 2007-09-14. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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