Human 

Dr. Nicholas Rush attempts to navigate the Destiny's core systems using the neural interface in hopes of finding the key to take control of the ship before the interface itself kills him.

Director:

Robert C. Cooper

Writers:

Brad Wright (created by), Robert C. Cooper (created by)

Stars:

Robert Carlyle, Louis Ferreira, Brian J. Smith

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Carlyle	...	Dr. Nicholas Rush
Louis Ferreira	...	Colonel Everett Young
Brian J. Smith	...	Lt. Matthew Scott
Elyse Levesque	...	Chloe Armstrong
David Blue	...	Eli Wallace
Alaina Huffman	...	Lt. Tamara Johansen
Jamil Walker Smith	...	Master Sgt. Ronald Greer
Michael Shanks	...	Dr. Daniel Jackson
Suleka Mathew	...	Constance
Peter Kelamis	...	Adam Brody
Julia Benson	...	2nd Lt. Vanessa James
Patrick Gilmore	...	Dr. Dale Volker
Louise Lombard	...	Gloria Rush
Haig Sutherland	...	Sgt. Hunter Riley
Chad Krowchuk	...	Student

Storyline

Dr. Rush relives his past life by sitting in the alien chair in an attempt to download critical data. A university professor, his wife's cancer returns and he is recruited by Dr. Daniel Jackson for what will be called the Icarus project. He's avoiding dealing with his wife's situation and throws himself into his work. In his dream-like state, he's trying to make sense of all the information he is accumulating. Back on the ship, the Destiny comes out of hyperspace and some of the crew investigate the planet below. They find an ancient archaeological site but are trapped when part of the site caves in. Digging them out is a slow process and the next jump is quickly approaching.

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Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the second time the number "42" from the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy is referenced in the Stargate franchise. The first time is in Stargate: Atlantis: Quarantine (2008). It is the last two numbers in McKay's password.

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Goofs

(at around 15 mins) Just as the first scene on the planet begins, a car can be seen driving off the left edge of the screen.

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Quotes

Gloria Rush: I've spent most of the last twenty years watching what I ate, denying myself the things I most love. And now, I could eat anything I want and nothing seems appealing.
Dr. Nicholas Rush: [Briefly looking up from notebook] Yeah.
Gloria Rush: Why are you here, Nick?
Dr. Nicholas Rush: Because this is what happened.
Gloria Rush: You have work to do; go do it.
Dr. Nicholas Rush: I am doing it. It doesn't seem to matter where I am.
Gloria Rush: You have the chance to change so many things. The one thing you can't change is what's happening to me. Don't let that hold you back.
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Connections

References The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981)

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Soundtracks

Stargate Universe End Theme
Composed by Joel Goldsmith

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Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 April 2010 (USA)

Filming Locations:

British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Acme Shark, MGM Television, Stargate Universe Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Color:

Color