Vanessa James
- Series
- Stargate Universe
- Affiliation
- Destiny (USAF)
- Played by
- Julia Benson
One of the soldiers aboard Destiny, as comfortable in combat as amid the tensions of life in a closed world. James is the rank and file, the ones who carry out orders and take the hits, far from the spotlight.
Overview
Lieutenant Vanessa James is one of the military members of Destiny's crew. A competent and determined soldier, she's one of those rank-and-file characters who quietly carry a large share of the burden of survival on board.
Her story
James is there for every rough patch: perilous missions on the planets Destiny passes, clashes with enemies, handling internal tensions. She embodies military discipline in a crew on the verge of breaking.
Her personal life, her relationships and her crushes add a human dimension to this soldier character, a reminder that on board, close quarters make everything more intense.
James is one of those recurring faces who, without being front and center, give Destiny its substance and realism.
The actress
James is played by Julia Benson, a Canadian actress present throughout Stargate Universe. She has since appeared in comedies and science fiction series.
She gives the young soldier a solid, natural presence.
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