Ava Serrano
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.68 m |
| Weight | 58 kg |
| Sex | Female |
| Eye Color | Hazel-Brown |
Profile (long form):
Dr. Ava Serrano is the Ark’s chief xenobotany technician and emotional linchpin, blending scientific zeal with heartfelt optimism. At 1.68 m and 58 kg, she moves with light-footed grace among hydroponic racks, her hazel-brown eyes always seeking life. Freckles dot her cheeks, evidence of long hours under UV grow-lights.
Defining Life Moments:
- Hydroponic Breakthrough (Age 24): While interning on the Titan Reed Station, Ava developed a foam-based nutrient delivery system that tripled algal yields—earning her the “Green Horizon” award.
- First Flight to Deep Space (Age 26): En route to Europa, she experienced zero-G nausea, then the thrill of floating basil cuttings—a moment she recorded as “purest scientific joy.”
- Symbiosis Revelation (Cycle 119): In the Ark’s greenhouse, she discovered that bioluminescent motes could bond with human biochemistry—realizing that Zild’s ecosystem and humanity might co-evolve.
Education & Training:
- B.Sc. in Molecular Botany, University of California, Davis
- M.S. in Applied Xenobiology, MIT
- Certification in Controlled-Environment Agriculture and Biofoam Decontamination
Work & Achievements:
- Engineered the basil–mint electrolyte gel that sustained the crew through early shortages.
- Led the deployment of corridor foam sprayers to contain mutating algae—maintaining 93 % containment under crisis conditions.
- Co-developed the rapid-response decontamination protocol used in quarantine sector Bravo.
Health & Maintenance:
Prone to seasonal affective symptoms in low-light cycles; uses bioluminescent light therapy. Reports occasional respiratory irritation from aerosolized inhibitors—managed with intermittent mask cycles.
Social Aspects & Relationships:
Ava’s warm empathy makes her the crew’s go-to confidante. She maintains a daily “green chat” ritual—swapping greenhouse anecdotes with Markus and Lena—and organizes impromptu synth-tea gatherings to boost morale.
Relationship Status:
Single; cultivates deep bonds with her plants and colleagues, quietly nurturing hope that personal connections will flourish alongside Zild’s alien gardens.