Bates
| Bates | |
|---|---|
| A character from Stargate Atlantis | |
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| Biographical information | |
| Planet of origin | Earth |
| Nationality | American |
| Gender | |
| Race | Tau'ri |
| Species | Human |
| Status | Alive |
| Socio-political information | |
| Occupations |
Special Agent Military (previously) |
| Rank | Agent |
| Affiliations |
International Oversight Advisory US Marine Corp (préviously) |
| Out of Stargate universe information | |
| Portrayed by | Dean Marshall |
| First appearance | "Rising", Part 1 |
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Bates is a former US Marine Corp Sergeant. He was part of the Atlantis expedition in 2004. He came back to Earth the next year after having been badly wounded. He became a special agent in the International Oversight Advisory.