Amanda Burke

Carson Beckett M. D.: We still have no idea how it works, but during the Wraith feeding process, the victim is injected with a special enzyme. It strengthens the human body temporarily and ensures that the heart continues to beat.

Maj. John Sheppard: Why would they wanna make you stronger?

Carson Beckett M. D.: So the victim doesn't die immediately. The feeding process is so traumatic, without the special enzyme, we shut down far sooner than they like.

Elizabeth Weir, Ph. D.: They make you stronger so they can take more time to kill you.

Carson Beckett M. D.: Lovely, isn't it?

Dr. Rodney McKay: Look, the first siege of Atlantis lasted for years. I mean, with only one functioning Zed P.M, we can't expect to hold on that long.

Col. Steven Caldwell: Can we submerge the city again?

Dr. Rodney McKay: [sighs] It's a city, not a yo-yo.