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: Martial artist Mark Dacascos reprises his role as Tyre, delivering intense action sequences, including a memorable sword fight with Ronon.

: 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. [S5E3] Broken Ties

: 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 : Martial artist Mark Dacascos reprises his role

: 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 Broken Ties | SGCommand | Fandom : A

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:

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.