CHARACTERS The characters who populate the Stargate universe make up its heart and soul, be they human, Asgard, Abydonian, or Genii. Major characters from the two series include: - SG-1 - Cameron Mitchell SG-1's new team leader Samantha Carter Earth's leading astrophysicist Daniel Jackson Archaeologist and linguist Teal'c SG-1's Jaffa warrior Hank Landry S.G.C. base commander Vala Mal Doran Thief and con artist   - ATLANTIS - John Sheppard Atlantis team leader Rodney McKay Smartest man in Pegasus Teyla Emmagan Native Athosian warrior Ronon Dex Former Wraith "Runner" Elizabeth Weir Atlantis expedition leader Carson Beckett Atlantis chief medical officer