 | An interesting backstory
rating: 4
This story assumes that Doctor Weir was mind-probed by the Asurans following her capture at the beginning of season four. During the probe, the incident she recalls is set during season three, after Common Ground and prior to First Strike. The main story of the tape focuses on one particular mission she recalls.
The back of the cd states, "When Sheppard's team encounter a culture with phase shift technology that keeps their entire population invisible and immaterial to the outside world. It looks like atlantis might have found the perfect protection from the wraith. Eager to make a trade for the technology Doctor Weir emabarks on a diplomatic mission to negotiate with the people of Lannavulin. But once there, it becomes apparent that not everyone is happy with the planet's status quo...."
Weir finds herself in a variety of situations: a diplomat, negotiator, and a hostage. The story ends with Weir justifying the actions she took on the planet, to her interrogators. It is a somewhat chilling ending to the story, because there is such a feeling of helplessness yet strength portrayed by Weir.
Torri Higginson does an excellent job narrating the story, I truly loved listening to her as Dr. Weir and the other Atlantis team members. There is also a bonus Q & A with Torri at the end of the story in which she explains what happened between her and the makers of Stargate Atlantis, the hopes she had for Dr. Weir, where she wanted Weir to go, what her reasons were for leaving the show, and what she will be doing in the future. This is truly a great story for those who loved the character of Dr. Weir. We truly get a wonderful glimpse of what a strong person she was, as well as a great story experience provided by Torri.
"This planet that you love so much...If you were not hidden, it would not exist, or at least not like this."----Dr. Weir
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