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Before being recruited into [[Stargate Command]], Wallace was a student at the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] (MIT), though he never graduated. Wallace lived with his mother Maryann, who contracted [[HIV]] from a needle stick when she was a nurse treating a drug user and could not find adequate medical coverage;<ref name="Air"/> the attack also caused his father to abandon them when Eli was 14 ("[[Time (Stargate Universe)|Time]]"). |
Before being recruited into [[Stargate Command]], Wallace was a student at the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] (MIT), though he never graduated. His last job was in a fast food restaurant. Wallace lived with his mother Maryann, who contracted [[HIV]] from a needle stick when she was a nurse treating a drug user and could not find adequate medical coverage;<ref name="Air"/> the attack also caused his father to abandon them when Eli was 14 ("[[Time (Stargate Universe)|Time]]"). |
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Sometime in 2009, Wallace solves a math problem in the ''Prometheus'' game. The problem that Eli solves is actually a Ancient mathematical proof that was procured from the Ancient Database. For this accomplishment, he is visited by [[Nicholas Rush]] and General [[Jack O'Neill]], who are responsible for embedding the problem into the game. They offer him a chance to see the fruits of his labor (but do not elaborate on the details), then beam him aboard the [[List of Earth starships in Stargate#Daedalus class|''George Hammond'']] after his initial reluctance to sign the non-disclosure agreement. Rush wins Eli over by promising that the [[Air Force]] will provide his mother with the best medical care they have to offer. |
Sometime in 2009, Wallace solves a math problem in the ''Prometheus'' game. The problem that Eli solves is actually a Ancient mathematical proof that was procured from the Ancient Database. For this accomplishment, he is visited by [[Nicholas Rush]] and General [[Jack O'Neill]], who are responsible for embedding the problem into the game. They offer him a chance to see the fruits of his labor (but do not elaborate on the details), then beam him aboard the [[List of Earth starships in Stargate#Daedalus class|''George Hammond'']] after his initial reluctance to sign the non-disclosure agreement. Rush wins Eli over by promising that the [[Air Force]] will provide his mother with the best medical care they have to offer. |
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Revision as of 23:48, 6 September 2010
| Eli Wallace | |
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.jpg) David Blue as Eli Wallace | |
| First appearance | "Air" |
| Portrayed by | David Blue |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Stargate Command personnel |
| Family | Maryann Wallace (Mother) |
Eli Wallace is a fictional character in the Canadian-American television series Stargate Universe, a science fiction drama centering on the adventures of a present-day, multinational exploration team unable to return to Earth after an evacuation to the Ancient spaceship Destiny, which is traveling in a distant corner of the universe. He is portrayed by American actor David Blue. Blue auditioned for the role when he heard they were casting characters for the new show. Wallace is considered to be complete slacker, yet at the same time an utter genius. Wallace made his first appearance in the pilot episode, "Air", first broadcast in the United States and Canada in 2009.
Character arc
Before being recruited into Stargate Command, Wallace was a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), though he never graduated. His last job was in a fast food restaurant. Wallace lived with his mother Maryann, who contracted HIV from a needle stick when she was a nurse treating a drug user and could not find adequate medical coverage;[1] the attack also caused his father to abandon them when Eli was 14 ("Time").
Sometime in 2009, Wallace solves a math problem in the Prometheus game. The problem that Eli solves is actually a Ancient mathematical proof that was procured from the Ancient Database. For this accomplishment, he is visited by Nicholas Rush and General Jack O'Neill, who are responsible for embedding the problem into the game. They offer him a chance to see the fruits of his labor (but do not elaborate on the details), then beam him aboard the George Hammond after his initial reluctance to sign the non-disclosure agreement. Rush wins Eli over by promising that the Air Force will provide his mother with the best medical care they have to offer.
Eli is transported to the Icarus Base to help Rush solve the mystery behind the ninth chevron of the Stargate. He jokingly gives himself the nickname "Math Boy" during a dinner conversation, which sticks. Though his formula is initially unsuccessful, Eli is key in discovering the problem with dialing the ninth chevron during an attack on the base, which allows Rush to dial the address. As a result, the remaining Icarus personnel are sent to the Destiny, an Ancient spaceship several billion light-years from Earth.[1]
Due to his deference to Colonel Young's authority, Eli becomes one of Young's confidants. He is the only civilian that Young trusts to handle technical problems and decipher Destiny's systems. Currently, Young has tasked Eli with using the Kinos to secretly spy on the crew, a mission that Eli is clearly uncomfortable with.
Eli is later left stranded off-world after Destiny jumps to FTL (Faster than light(Destiny does not travel trough Hyperspace)) along with Chloe, Greer and Lt. Scott. Greer manages to make it back later. They are somehow able to reach Destiny soon after, although they are not sure exactly how (although when Destiny stopped due to sabotage, it allowed them to dial to Destiny).
Conceptual history
| "You tend to take parts of your roles home with you, which is why it's always good when you're playing a fun role." |
| — Blue talking about his work on SGU.[2] |
David Blue became a fan of Stargate SG-1 when it moved from Showtime to the SCI FI Channel (now known as Syfy) and used to watch it when he came home from school. He also later caught up with Stargate Atlantis. His interest in the franchise later influenced him to audition for one of the main roles.[2] Blue was shooting a scene for an episode of Ugly Betty when he heard that the Stargate Universe producers were casting actors. He soon after had an audition and a screen test. Blue has commented that he wanted the role even more when he heard that Robert Carlyle had been signed in for a part.[3]
Blue had never acted in the science fiction genre before being cast for Stargate Universe. Prior to Stargate Universe, he was best-known for his portrayal of Cliff in Ugly Betty. Blue himself has said that Stargate Universe is "completely different" from his previous work.[3]
References
- ^ a b Andy Mikita. "Air". Stargate Universe. Season 1. Episode 1–3. Syfy.
{{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|episodelink=(help); Unknown parameter|serieslink=ignored (|series-link=suggested) (help); Unknown parameter|writers=ignored (help) - ^ a b "Just a Geek". GateWorld. October 3, 2009. Retrieved October 9, 2009.
- ^ a b Simpson, Michael (October 8, 2009). "Interview: David Blue Does the Math on Stargate Universe". CinemaSpy. Retrieved October 9, 2009.
