When the curtains were drawn for "Stargate Universe" after just two seasons the story
felt tantalizingly incomplete.
In a boon for the series' devoted followers, Joseph Malozzi, producer and writer for the
series, unveiled a flurry of potential storyline continuations on his blog.
His revelations provided invaluable glimpses into uncharted story arcs, character evolutions,
and the broader paths that Destiny's journey might have taken following the cliffhanger
conclusion of the second season.
In this video I’d like to explore these possible futures and what might have been
for a potential continuation of the story of Stargate Universe.
Mallozzi’s first scenario picks up right where season 2 left off, as Eli Wallace remains
awake to attempt to repair a malfunctioning stasis pod while the rest of the crew enters
long-term stasis for the journey to the next galaxy.
Season 3 would open with Eli resolving his dilemma, ingeniously repairing a damaged pod,
and thereafter joining his fellow crew members in prolonged stasis, a slumber that might
span anywhere from a few years to a millennium.
Mallozzi found the idea of the crew not knowing the duration of their stasis particularly
intriguing, imagining the crew’s shock and horror upon re-establishing contact with Earth,
only to learn that over a century has passed.
Their loved ones would be long gone and their previous lives reduced to distant memories.
There was also the idea of the crew returning to an Earth embroiled in a prolonged conflict
with the Lucian Alliance.
In this scenario, while they were grappling with the reality of having been in stasis
for perhaps a decade or more, the crew would have to set aside their personal turmoil to
engage in this conflict.
Another of Malozzi’s ideas sees Eli take refuge in Destiny's sole remaining shuttle
for a staggering three years.
Leveraging the shuttle's distinct and autonomous system, he would divert the entirety of Destiny’s
available power to ensure life support is maintained within the shuttle's isolated environment.
To address the challenge of sustenance over such an extended duration, Eli could potentially
convert an adjacent sealed section of Destiny into a provisional storage area.
Here, he could accumulate and preserve enough food supplies, ensuring his survival and continuity
of mission until a more permanent solution presented itself.
Malozzi also jokingly suggested an unlikely to be adopted storyline where, upon waking
from stasis, the crew faces the startling absence of Eli and assumes that the pods remain
unfixed.
The twist reveals Eli and Chloe together in a shared stasis pod.
A more ethereal outcome has Eli uploading his consciousness to Destiny's computer system,
effectively sacrificing his physical form.
Unable to fix the stasis pods or prolong the life support, Eli takes a desperate leap of
faith, choosing to seat himself in the all-powerful chair that allows him to upload his consciousness
into Destiny's computer systems.
This was a concept the creators toyed with for a potential movie setting, given its profound
implications and the difficulty of sustaining such a plot line over an entire season.
This transition would not only facilitate a reunion with his love interest Ginn within
the digital confines of the ship but also would bestow the crew with an unparalleled
advantage.
With Eli's integrated consciousness, he would serve as the ultimate guide, providing insight
into every nuance of the ship's systems, steering the vessel and its crew towards their destiny.
When the creative team learned that season three would not be happening, Brad Wright
proposed a continuation in the form of two movies.
The first film would feature a rescue operation.
Over three years, due to the collaborative ingenuity of Samantha Carter and Rodney McKay,
Earth would achieve a breakthrough in its attempts to establish a connection with the
ship.
Had a "Stargate Universe" movie been realized, these iconic characters would likely have
been at the forefront, possibly joining the rescue team aboard the Destiny.
Another potential twist involves Jonas Quinn who emerges from his early retirement.
With the assistance of Carter and McKay, Jonas could have found a way to safely dial Destiny
from his own planet.
The second movie was planned as a standalone epic, charting the crew's journey towards
fulfilling Destiny's original mission.
Unfortunately, the specifics of this second film remain a closely guarded secret.
Mallozzi said that Brad Wright and Robert Cooper had conceived a groundbreaking concept
to conclude the series and potentially the entire Stargate franchise.
Out of respect for their creative vision and the possibility of them one day unveiling
this master plan, any further details about this final chapter remain undisclosed.
In another scenario, the third season begins as the ship finds itself stranded, hundreds
of years away from the nearest galaxy.
In this moment an unexpected savior appears: a faction of humanity's own descendants.
This advanced military society, having evolved and mastered the intricacies of space flight,
arrives with an armada, offering a lifeline to the beleaguered crew of the Destiny.
However, as events unfold, it becomes apparent that their intentions are not as benevolent
as they initially seem.
The descendants, it turns out, have their own agenda, eyeing the Destiny with covetous
intent.
This twist results in their becoming a significant threat, positioning them as the primary antagonist
for the third season.
Of all of the possible continuation stories, Mallozzi said that this one stands out as
his favorite due to its plausibility and the intriguing dynamic it introduces, pitting
humanity against its own far-flung progeny.
Another possible outcome saw the crew of the Destiny unexpectedly rescued by an alien race.
This could either be the remnants of the Ursini, or perhaps the enigmatic Nakai aka the 'blueberry
aliens,' who have been aiming to seize Destiny for quite some time.
Armed with knowledge they had previously extracted from Chloe these aliens would finally spot
an opportunity to accomplish their long-standing goal.
At one point, the writers even toyed with the idea of the crew discovering the remains
of an advanced alien scouting party aboard the Destiny, but this was ultimately discarded
to preserve the idea that the Nakai, despite their efforts, were never able to breach Destiny's
formidable automated defenses.
Additionally, there was some consideration from the creative team about introducing a
completely new alien species, an idea proposed by Brad Wright.
This new energy-based race might have been encountered during a routine refueling stop
at a star.
The story would then take a psychological turn with Eli, who, after spending three solitary
years on the Destiny, starts seeing these entities.
Initially, he suspects that isolation has driven him to hallucination.
However, in a dramatic revelation, these aliens make contact with him.
Their energy-based nature proves to be a critical asset, as they are able to provide the necessary
power for Destiny to complete its journey.
Once the jump by the Destiny's crew was complete, several intriguing possibilities were considered
for their future.
Originally, with a third season in mind, one idea was to have Colonel Telford lead a resupply
mission from Earth.
After much effort, Earth would have finally acquired a power source strong enough to dial
Destiny's Stargate.
This mission could lead to a few different outcomes: perhaps the journey to Destiny was
a one-way trip, given the ongoing limitations of the Stargate, which prevented a return
to Earth.
Alternatively, Telford and his team might have brought this portable power source with
them, opening up the possibility for some of the civilian members of the crew to return
to Earth.
This would also pave the way for a shift in the dynamics aboard Destiny, potentially leading
to a stronger military presence and altering the balance of power and daily life on the
ship.
The showrunner also revealed potential developments for the "SGU" crew.
T.J.'s storyline would have focused on her battle with ALS before being cured, offering
a deeper look at her character and the disease.
Park, having lost her sight, would continue to demonstrate her strength and resourcefulness.
Ginn and Perry's story would also continue as they were merely quarantined in Destiny's
database, with the possibility of Eli reintegrating them into the mainframe.
Another major plot twist involved Chloe's stasis pod being damaged, leading Eli to transfer
Ginn's consciousness into Chloe's body, a decision with significant emotional repercussions,
particularly for Scott.
While the sudden conclusion of the Stargate Universe series left many storylines unresolved
and filled many fans with a sense of unfulfilled curiosity and longing, the opportunity to
explore the potential directions the series could have taken offers a measure of solace.
This glimpse into what might have been, enriches the legacy of the series by allowing fans
to imagine the multitude of paths the story could have and still might take.
Therefore at the end of the day, it can be said that the journey of the Destiny, much
like the series itself, remains an unfinished voyage of endless potential.
But I’m curious to know what you think of the possible story outcomes provided by Stargate
showrunner Joseph Mallozzi for SGU season 3.
Are there any of these scenarios or story elements that you find particularly intriguing?
Let me know your thoughts in the comment section below.
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