Notes:
"I've decided to do a series of profiles called 'Aliens of National City' " - Kara Danvers, "Parasite Lost" (episode 4x05).
And from that line, this addition to the Super Stories was born.
ALIENS OF NATIONAL CITY
Profile: Querl Dox
Written by: Kara Danvers
"Assisting someone as honourable, brave, and heroic as Supergirl has always been my dream."
Querl Dox – genius inventor, and 12th Level intellect – often goes by the moniker Brainiac 5.
Brainy (as he is known to his friends) was born and raised on the planet Colu, a rim world found on the approach to the Magellanic Clouds.
Due to the ongoing genocide of Techno-organic life forms such as himself, Dox was driven from his home world, unable to return upon threat of death.
Since his arrival here on Earth, Brainy has worked tirelessly to keep our world safe from those that would cause it harm.
When asked why he has chosen the path of the superhero, Querl explains: "For generations on Colu, the Brainiac name has been synonymous with cruelty and carnage due to my family's taste for villainy. I, however, have always been driven to the opposite end of the spectrum. I have rejected the Brainiac legacy and have chosen to help others and protect those that cannot protect themselves. I hope that one day, my actions can make up for the misdeeds of my unfortunate lineage."
HOPE, HELP, AND COMPASSION FOR ALL
Last spring, Brainiac 5 - along with our very own Supergirl - not only saved millions of people in National City, but the Earth itself when the World Killers caused havoc and destruction throughout the planet.
Since that fateful day, Querl Dox has continued to be an integral partner to Supergirl, and has been a true supporter of her mission statement Hope, Help, and Compassion for All.
"When Supergirl requires backup in the field – a rare case indeed - I am there to assist her on the ground," the Coluan elucidates. "Though I am a more than capable fighter, my skills are best used behind the scenes, where I can provide Supergirl with intel; guidance; and technological intervention as required."
When asked about her current partnership with the 12th Level intellect, the Maid of Might is quick to sing the praises of Querl Dox.
"He's my Man in the Van," Supergirl tells Aliens of National City, "He always has my back when I'm out in the field, and has definitely saved my bacon more than once or twice. I'm really grateful for him."
Upon hearing such accolades from the Girl of Steel, the Coluan becomes uncharacteristically humble.
"I should be the grateful one," he responds softly. "Assisting someone as honourable, brave, and heroic as Supergirl has always been my dream."
A dream, Brainiac 5 hopes, that will continue to be his reality for many years to come.
