Sheppard Meta

[popkin16]

The post over at sga_squee about the episode Suspicion and the decisions Weir made in the episode, as well as the possible consequences/implications there of, led to a bit of of Sheppard-centric meta (linked to by mischief5) that I find fascinating.

Can I adopt this as my new head!canon?

Comments

[aadarshinah.livejournal.com]

oh, god, that *is* wonderful. I see new head!canon coming my way too.

[popkin16]

Isn't it wonderful? I love this idea so much.

[aadarshinah.livejournal.com]

It's asbsolutely genius, avoids the "Jack 2.0" problem, and is just so *John* that I want to squee.

In fact, I think I shall right now.

[popkin16]

I'm really happy that it avoids the Jack 2.0 problem, because it's always bothered me :P And it does explain a lot about John and his personal views. It's not a perfect explanation, maybe, but it's one of the best ones I've read so far :D

[aadarshinah.livejournal.com]

Well, helicopter pilots do tend to do a lot of Search and Rescue - granted, there are still gunships and whatnot, but most the AF's helicopter force is tasked for S&R. At least, that's what wikipedia tells me. So, as a helicopter pilot, it makes sense for John to have done at least some of this.

Plus, it does wonders with his "leave no one behind" philosophy.

[melagan.livejournal.com]

*clutches to bosom* Headcanon Yes!

It really does explain a lot about John Sheppard.

There's a line in Rising when John looks at Elizabeth and says, "This is why you brought me." (he's about to launch a rescue now that Rodney's shown him the puddle jumpers)

When I read this meta piece it all slotted into my brain in a different and very good way.

[popkin16]

I love me some BAMF!John, and this is a wonderful explanation XD

There's a line in Rising when John looks at Elizabeth and says, "This is why you brought me."

YES. "You brought me because I have rescue skills that were deemed useful to the mission. Let me do my job."

IKR? Head!canon for life XD

[mckaysmonkey.livejournal.com]

I need to go back and read again, because it was such a quick scan, but this makes so much sense.

[popkin16]

Doesn't it? It's not a perfect fit, but I think that's more because TPTB didn't really give much though to where Sheppard would learn certain skills. But it's definitely my favorite :P