Samantha "Sam" Carter, USAF is a fictional character in the Canadian–American military science fiction "Stargate" franchise.
 Played by Amanda Tapping, she appears in all three shows in the franchise: "Stargate SG-1", "Stargate Atlantis", and "Stargate Universe".
 She was a main character in all ten seasons of "Stargate SG-1" (1997–2007).
 Following a recurring role in "Stargate Atlantis" for three seasons (2004–07), Carter became a main character in Season 4 of "Atlantis" (2007–08), and also appeared in the 2008 direct-to-DVD "SG-1" films "" and "".
 Amanda Tapping accepted a starring role in "Sanctuary" and appears in only the first and last episodes in Season 5 of "Atlantis" (2008–09).
 Carter also appears in two episodes of Season 1 of "Stargate Universe."
"Search and Rescue" is the fifth season premiere of science fiction television show "Stargate Atlantis", and is the 81st episode of the series.
 The episode premiered on July 11, 2008 in the United States on SCI FI channel, and was then shown on Canada's The Movie Network.
 The episode premiered over a month later in the United Kingdom on August 19 on Sky One.
 iTunes USA also made the episode available for download several days later.
 However, by the next episode, "Seed", shows will be added at the same time as they are scheduled to air.
 This is the 26th episode of "Stargate Atlantis" to be written by Martin Gero.
 The episode introduces several changes in the personnel and command of Atlantis, seeing Richard Woolsey (Robert Picardo) take over command of the base.
Dr. Elizabeth Weir is a fictional character in the Canadian-American Sci-Fi Channel television series "Stargate Atlantis", a military science fiction show about a military team exploring another galaxy via a network of alien transportation devices.
 Elizabeth Weir is introduced as a recurring character in the "Stargate SG-1" season seven two-parter, "Lost City".
 She does not hold any military rank since she is a civilian.
 Weir is the leader of the Atlantis expedition in "Stargate Atlantis" until the last episode of season three, titled "First Strike".
Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa (born August 1, 1979) is an American actor, model, director, writer, and producer.
 He is known for his television roles as Ronon Dex on the military science fiction television series "Stargate Atlantis" (2004–2009) and as Khal Drogo in the HBO fantasy television series "Game of Thrones" (2011–2012).
Robert C. Cooper is a Canadian writer and producer best known for his work in the "Stargate" franchise.
 He was formerly an executive producer of "Stargate SG-1", "Stargate Atlantis" and "Stargate Universe".
 He also co-created both "Stargate Atlantis" and "Stargate Universe" with Brad Wright.
 Cooper has written and produced many episodes of "Stargate SG-1", "Stargate Atlantis" and "Stargate Universe" as well as directed a number of episodes.
Road to Paloma is a 2014 American drama thriller film directed, produced, co-written by and starring Jason Momoa.
 It co-stars Sarah Shahi, Lisa Bonet, Michael Raymond-James and Wes Studi.
 The film was released on July 11, 2014.
In the fictional universe of the science fiction television series "Stargate Atlantis", the Genii are a human culture living in the Pegasus galaxy ("see also: Human civilizations in Stargate Atlantis").
 Although they appear to be simple Amish-like farmers, the Genii are an advanced, militaristic society.
 In the series, they have been both enemies and allies to the Atlantis Expedition.
 Nevertheless, Teyla Emmagan believes that outside of Atlantis, they represent the galaxy's best hope of defeating the Wraith.
Stargate Atlantis (often abbreviated SGA) is a Canadian-American adventure and military science fiction television series and part of MGM's "Stargate" franchise.
 The show was created by Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper as a spin-off series of "Stargate SG-1", which was created by Wright and Jonathan Glassner and was itself based on the feature film "Stargate" (1994).
 All five seasons of "Stargate Atlantis" were broadcast by the Sci-Fi Channel in the United States and The Movie Network in Canada.
 The show premiered on July 16, 2004; its final episode aired on January 9, 2009.
 The series was filmed in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
The first season of the television series "Stargate Atlantis" commenced airing on the Sci Fi Channel in the United States on July 16, 2004, concluded on The Movie Network in Canada on January 31, 2005, and contained 20 episodes.
 The show was a spin off of sister show, "Stargate SG-1".
 "Stargate Atlantis" re-introduced supporting characters from the "SG-1" universe, such as Elizabeth Weir and Rodney McKay among others.
 The show also included new characters such as Teyla Emmagan and John Sheppard.
 The first season is about a military-science expedition team discovering Atlantis and exploring the Pegasus Galaxy.
 However, there is no way to return home, and they inadvertently wake a hostile alien race known as the Wraith, whose primary goal is to gather a fleet to invade Atlantis and find their new "feeding ground", Earth.
The Stargate Program is a fictional special access program that plays a key role in the "Stargate" franchise: it surrounds the operations of the Stargate on Earth.
 The core of the Stargate Program is Stargate Command (SGC), based at the Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station near Colorado Springs, Colorado.
 During the run of "Stargate SG-1", the NID is most critical of the Stargate Program, while the program is extended through the establishment of the Office of Homeworld Security/Homeworld Command and the International Oversight Advisory (IOA).
 The Atlantis Project as seen in "Stargate Atlantis" is part of the Stargate Program but works independently during season 1 of the show.

Question: The director of Road to Paloma plays what role on "Stargate Atlantis"?
Answer: Ronon Dex