: A major arc involves the "Berzerker" drones—automated killing machines that block every star Destiny needs for recharging, forcing the crew into a desperate fight for survival.
: Familiar faces from previous series appear, including Dr. Rodney McKay (David Hewlett) and Richard Woolsey (Robert Picardo). The Final Episode: "Gauntlet" SGU Stargate Universe - Season 2
The series finale, "Gauntlet" , concludes with a poignant cliffhanger: : A major arc involves the "Berzerker" drones—automated
: To escape the drone blockade, the crew decides to jump to the next galaxy, a journey that will take three years. Because the ship lacks enough power for life support during such a long jump, the entire crew must enter stasis pods. The Final Episode: "Gauntlet" The series finale, "Gauntlet"
SGU was canceled by Syfy in 2011 due to declining ratings and high production costs. While no third season was produced, the story was later continued in the 2017 comic book series Stargate Universe: Back to Destiny , which provides closure to Eli's fate.
: Dr. Nicholas Rush discovers the ship's bridge and reveals that Destiny was not just meant for exploration, but to solve a cosmic mystery.
: The season begins with the fallout of the Lucian Alliance invasion of Destiny .