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: The Wraith Commander subjects Ronon to a brutal cycle of "feeding" and "reverse-feeding," draining his life and then forcing it back into him. This process eventually breaks Ronon's will, brainwashing him into becoming a Wraith Worshipper .

: A secondary plot follows Teyla Emmagan as she struggles with the balance of being a new mother and her duty as a member of the expedition. By the end of the episode, she officially decides to return to active duty on Sheppard's team. Production & Character Impact

The episode begins with the abduction of Ronon Dex by , a former friend and fellow Satedan soldier who first appeared in the Season 4 episode "Reunion". Tyre, desperate to regain his standing with the Wraith and addicted to their life-giving enzyme, trades Ronon to a Wraith Commander. Key story beats include: [S5E3] Broken Ties

: During the mission to save Ronon, Tyre sacrifices himself by detonating explosives to destroy a Wraith laboratory, taking the Wraith Commander with him while allowing the Atlantis team to escape.

: Richard Woolsey continues to adjust to his new role as the commander of Atlantis, providing moments of both bureaucratic friction and genuine empathy as he supports the team's unauthorized rescue mission. Broken Ties | SGCommand | Fandom : The Wraith Commander subjects Ronon to a

is the third episode of the fifth and final season of Stargate Atlantis . Originally airing on July 25, 2008, it is a high-stakes character piece that focuses on Ronon Dex and his complex history with the Wraith and his own people. Plot Overview

: This episode is famously associated with the removal of Ronon's signature dreadlocks. Due to the weight of the hair causing Momoa physical strain, it was cut off; for the rest of the season, he wears a wig that was specifically styled to match his original look. By the end of the episode, she officially

: After being betrayed and left for dead by the Wraith, Tyre is rescued by the Atlantis team. He undergoes a painful detoxification from the Wraith enzyme and ultimately helps Colonel Sheppard’s team locate and rescue Ronon.