For other uses of this name, see Riley (disambiguation)

He has revealed that he grew up on a farm, and that he has relatives who have never left their home state.

Originally assigned to Icarus Base, Riley's job related to Stargate operations at the facility, including dialing the gate.

He is capable of interpreting the Ancient language and continues to operate systems related to the Stargate aboard Destiny.

Riley has identified the only eight-symbol Stargate address in the Destiny database and believes it to lead back to Earth, though the ship's power resources would probably prevent a lock.

Despite his team's dire predicament aboard Destiny, Riley insists he has no regrets.

DETAILS

PLAYED BY: Haig Sutherland
FIRST APPEARED: Air, Part 1

KEY EPISODES

Air, Part 1 - Riley follows the orders of Colonel Young to dial Earth, but is forced away from his station by Dr. Rush who wants to dial the ninth chevron instead.
Air, Part 2 - Riley recognizes a single eight-symbol address in the Destiny's Stargate database and, through interpreting the Ancient text, believes it to be Earth.
Air, Part 3 - Riley gives his full day's ration of water to Dr. Rush following his return from the lime planet.
Darkness - Riley gets an Ancient recharging plate working with Earth devices, but runs afoul of Dr. Rush's bad temper.
Light - Riley, one of the 15 lottery winners, celebrates his 30th birthday aboard a shuttle craft bound for a remote world.