Starfleet Personnel Dossier
Starfleet History:
(24)33113.1 - Assigned to USS BASTET as ILO
(24)34117.1 - Reassigned to USS ANUBIS as ILO
(24)34295.1 - Awarded War of Shadows Ribbon
Personal History (CLASSIFIED)
Gemma woke up one day in one of the laboratories located in Section I of NEW ALEXANDRIA. She had no memories of her life prior to that moment and to this day she has no idea of who she really is. The only hint to her past is her first name, which was found engraved on a small piece of metal held around her wrist by a delicate chain. Thanks to her constantly changing personas as an active Intel Operative, she uses this name only with those who know her as the person she has become.
PHYSICALLY: Although her strength, speed, reflexes and abilities are far superior to those of other agents operating from the NEW ALEXANDRIA complex, Gemma has never felt that she was somehow different. She considers herself to be an 'Augmented Human," and tends to classify herself as whatever the situation requires, further distancing herself from a single core identity that she could claim to be hers. Due to the thousands of cellular nanites coursing through her body, Gemma is able to control through simple thought many aspects of her physiology including hair, eye and skin colour, heart rate, body temperature as well as being able to appear to most medical scanner as any races or mixture of races she wishes. These nanites have also granted her the ability of rapid tissue regeneration which, in addition to repairing most physical damage in only minutes, give her a quasi-complete immunity to energy weapons and fields. Thanks to these nanites, Gemma is also able to survive for a limited period of time in environments that would be instantly deadly to others.
PSYCHOLOGICALLY: Many members of the NEW ALEXANDRIA's Counselling staff have reported her suffering from acute personality disorder, usually unable to differentiate herself from one or more of the many undercover Intel persona she uses. Although the personas are aware of each other, they do not acknowledge that they reside within the same mind and body.
Not having an identity to officially call her own, Gemma tends to prefer missions that leave her to fend for herself and in which she can fully lose herself in the required persona. She has proven time and time again that she is uniquely qualified for such missions, explaining why she is rarely found at the NEW ALEXANDRIA complex waiting for something to do.
Played by: Rachel Jackie Johnson
REVIEW of her PERSONALITIES
Understanding Gemma (The enigma of Operative #1)
Gemma is not just an intelligence operative; she is an enigma wrapped in the mysteries of her own existence. From her fractured psyche to her unknown origins, Gemma represents both the pinnacle of engineered adaptability and the haunting consequences of such tampering. To truly understand her is to delve into the intricacies of her creation, her personas, and the shadowy figure behind it all... Admiral Charles Koniki.
Origins and the GAMMA Project
Gemma’s existence is rooted in the highly classified GAMMA Project (Genetic Augmentation and Manipulation using Microscopic Automatons), a venture spearheaded by Admiral Koniki. The project aimed to create the perfect deep-cover intelligence operative, one who could adapt to any mission by becoming anyone or anything. The use of advanced nanotechnology allowed for physical transformations, cellular regeneration, and the embedding of programmed personas, each designed to excel in specific roles.
Officially designated "Operative #1," Gemma was the first and only prototype to emerge from the project. Her nanites enable her to take on a variety of appearances and abilities, making her a formidable asset in the field. However, this groundbreaking experiment came with unforeseen complications.
The Fractured Psyche
Gemma’s mind is a labyrinth of identities. Originally designed with a select number of pre-programmed personas, her nanites began creating additional personalities beyond those intended by the project. These new personas, each with their own distinct traits, skills, and memories, emerged seemingly at random. This multiplicity has made Gemma a unique and highly versatile operative but has also left her with a deeply fragmented sense of self.
Pre-Programmed Personas: These include high-functioning roles such as Za'Ran, the stealthy infiltrator; Dalra, the expert pilot; and Ema Fairchild, the serene warrior priestess. Each was meticulously crafted to handle specific mission scenarios.
Unintended Personas: Among these are Abrasivnyy, the abrasive temperamental complainer; Finnja, the compassionate Dinaal nurse; and GAMMA herself, a flickering holographic presence representing the hidden truths of the project. These identities emerged as anomalies within the nanites, raising questions about the extent of the Admiral’s control over his creation.
Gemma’s Discovery of Self
For much of her life, Gemma operated without questioning the voices in her head, accepting each as a separate entity to her own. She initially believed these personas to real people who just stepped in when needed. Over time, she began to question these people as well as herself but could never manage to hold on to the slightest bit that might have provided some insight. It wasn’t until she encountered the elusive GAMMA persona that she began to unravel the truth. GAMMA revealed fragments of the project's purpose and her role as Operative #1. This discovery set Gemma on a path of self-exploration, forcing her to confront the possibility that she is more than just a construct of the GAMMA Project.
The name "Gemma" itself was a choice she made early in her life, unaware of its connection to the project’s acronym. Her earliest memory is waking up on a sterile table in an examination lab wearing nothing but a damaged bracelet with the letters G*MMA inscribed on it.The coincidence of adopting a name so close to GAMMA remains a mystery even to her.
Admiral Koniki and His Vision
Admiral Charles Koniki is a man driven by the pursuit of perfection. To him, the GAMMA Project was not just a scientific endeavor but a means to reshape the very nature of intelligence operations. Gemma’s track record as Operative #1 is nothing short of extraordinary. Her ability to complete high-stakes missions, infiltrate hostile environments, and gather critical intelligence is unparalleled.
Yet, Koniki views her as a flawed experiment. Her fragmented psyche, inability to fully control her personas, and the emergence of unintended identities are seen as failures in his eyes. The Admiral’s disappointment lies not in her effectiveness but in her lack of perfection. To Koniki, Operative #1 should have been a seamless blend of precision and adaptability, a machine in human form. Instead, he created a deeply human operative, complete with imperfections and vulnerabilities.
Strengths and Vulnerabilities
Gemma’s greatest strength lies in her adaptability. Her personas allow her to navigate diverse situations with unparalleled ease, making her a chameleon in the world of espionage. Each identity brings unique skills and perspectives, enabling her to approach challenges from multiple angles.
However, this same adaptability is her Achilles’ heel. The constant shifting between personas takes a toll on her mental and emotional stability. At times, she struggles to differentiate between the roles she plays and her true self, leading to moments of self-doubt and confusion. The unintended personas further complicate her sense of identity, making it difficult for her to establish control over her own mind.
The Future of Gemma
As Gemma continues to uncover the secrets of her origins, she is faced with profound questions about her purpose and identity. Is she merely a tool of the GAMMA Project, or is she something more? The presence of the GAMMA persona hints at deeper layers of information locked within her nanites—information that could reshape her understanding of herself and the project that created her.
Admiral Koniki’s dissatisfaction with her performance looms over her like a shadow, yet it is this very imperfection that makes her human. Despite her flaws, Gemma remains a vital asset to the USS ANUBIS and its missions. Her journey is not just one of espionage and survival but of self-discovery and acceptance.