| Teyla Emmagan | |
|---|---|
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| Biographical information | |
| Species |
Human (Athosian) |
| Homeworld |
Athos |
| Gender |
Female |
| Family |
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| Political information | |
| Rank |
None (civilian) (present), leader of the Athosians (past) |
| Allegiances |
Athosians, |
| Out of universe information | |
| Actor |
Rachel Luttrell |
- "You were born for a higher purpose — to be the leader of our people."
- —Charin
Teyla Emmagan is an Athosian who pledged her services as guide and warrior to the Atlantis Expedition after they evacuated her people from a Wraith attack on their homeworld. Though she continues to be a leader for her people, she has accepted a new place on John Sheppard's offworld team, and has proven instrumental in fostering trust between Atlantis and Pegasus worlds. Due to experimentation on her ancestors by a rogue Wraith scientist, Teyla is one of a select few Athosians who can "sense" the aliens and utilize some of their telepathic abilities. Her unique skillset has made her a priceless asset to the expedition and a target of opportunity to its enemies, and she represents the very best her home galaxy has to offer.