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=== {{ep|Rising, Part 1}} ([[2004]]) === | === {{ep|Rising, Part 1}} ([[2004]]) === | ||
Colonel Marshall Sumner is put in charge of the military protection of the [[Atlantis expedition]] when the expedition team is about to leave [[Stargate Command]] for [[Atlantis]]. Respectful of the chain of command, he is less than pleased to see that Major [[John Sheppard]] is part of the team. He warns him about this subject, but Sheppard teases him by replying that the person responsible "would be Dr. [[Elizabeth Weir|Weir]]." When a stable [[wormhole]] is established to the destination, Sumner gives orders to the expedition team and heads up to the puddle to scout the location, but Weir asks him to wait for her so they can pass through first together. | |||
=== {{ep|Rising, Part 2}} === | === {{ep|Rising, Part 2}} === | ||
=== {{ep|letters from pegasus}} === | |||
Dr. [[Elizabeth Weir]] ask Major [[John Sheppard]] to record a message on video for [[Stargate Command]] about Colonel Sumner's fate. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* An alternate version of Colonel [[Marshall Sumner (Before I Sleep reality)|Marshall Sumner]] from an [[alternate timeline]]. | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Latest revision as of 12:44, 2 March 2021
| Marshall Sumner | |
|---|---|
| A character from Stargate Atlantis | |
 | |
| Biographical information | |
| Planet of origin | Earth |
| Nationality | American |
| Death |
2004 (killed by John Sheppard) Wraith hive ship |
| Gender | |
| Race | Tau'ri |
| Species | Human |
| Socio-political information | |
| Occupation | Military |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Affiliations |
US Marine Corps Atlantis expedition |
| Out of Stargate universe information | |
| Portrayed by |
Robert Patrick Geoff Redknap (old Sumner) |
| First appearance | "Rising", Part 1 |
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Marshall Sumner was a US Marine Corps Colonel. He was the first military commander of the Atlantis expedition in 2004. Soon after their arrival on Atlantis, he has been shot at his request by Major John Sheppard as he was fed on by a Wraith queen.
Biography
Sumner was an inflexible and implacable military man regarding the respect of the chain of command. He didn't like at all when a military infringe it whatever the motive is. His private life and family are a mystery. Colonel Dillon Everett was a very good friend of him (SGA: "Rising", Part 1, "Letters From Pegasus", "The Siege", Part 2).
Character's evolution
"Rising", Part 1 (2004)
Colonel Marshall Sumner is put in charge of the military protection of the Atlantis expedition when the expedition team is about to leave Stargate Command for Atlantis. Respectful of the chain of command, he is less than pleased to see that Major John Sheppard is part of the team. He warns him about this subject, but Sheppard teases him by replying that the person responsible "would be Dr. Weir." When a stable wormhole is established to the destination, Sumner gives orders to the expedition team and heads up to the puddle to scout the location, but Weir asks him to wait for her so they can pass through first together.
"Rising", Part 2
"Letters From Pegasus"
Dr. Elizabeth Weir ask Major John Sheppard to record a message on video for Stargate Command about Colonel Sumner's fate.
Notes
Behind the scenes
- Geoff Redknap portrays Marshall Sumner's character in his elderly condition when the latter is almost completely fed on by the Wraith queen. He is not credited.
See also
- An alternate version of Colonel Marshall Sumner from an alternate timeline.