Ep 13. Faith

Faith is the thirteenth episode of the first season of Stargate Universe. In this episode, the crew of the Destiny comes across a planet that is surprisingly hospitable and suitable for life. This comes as a welcome sight for the crew after coming across several planets that have not been able to sustain life. As usual, the team sends a scouting team to assess the planet before deciding whether to settle there or not.

On arriving on the planet, the scouting team discovers that it is inhabited by a religious group of people who are referred to as Eywa worshippers. The members of this group seem to believe that the Stargate is a portal that could connect them to their gods, and they have been worshipping it for generations. Initially, the team is not sure how to react to the situation because they do not want to interfere with the beliefs of the indigenous people, but they soon realize that they may need their help to survive.

Meanwhile, Chloe is experiencing strange dreams that seem to connect her to the destiny. In these dreams, she is communicating with someone, and they tell her that she has to help them get to the next planet. It appears that the person on the other end of the dream is trying to provide the crew with information that could help them fulfill their mission of finding the next power source for the Destiny.

As this is going on, the crew on the Destiny realizes that one of their crew members, TJ, is gravely ill and needs medical attention. They realize that they may need to seek help from the Eywa worshippers to save her life. Eli and Chloe, along with other members of the crew, must navigate their way through the complex religious and cultural practices of the Eywa worshippers while still trying to save TJ's life.

The episode takes an interesting turn when we learn that this mysterious planet is not quite what it seems. The Eywa worshippers have a few secrets of their own, and the team must discover them to understand the true nature of the planet. As the tension builds up, the crew of Destiny face challenges that test their beliefs and faith while trying to navigate their way through this new world.

In conclusion, Faith is a riveting episode that explores the complexities of faith and culture as the crew of the Destiny confronts a new challenge. The episode takes viewers on a journey that keeps them engaged and on the edge of their seats throughout. As always, the show delivers on its promise of high-quality storytelling and well-developed characters, making this episode a must-watch for Stargate Universe fans.