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» Birthdate/Age: May 8th, 1984 / 26
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» Name: Vala Mal Doran
» Fandom: Stargate SG-1
» Reference: Vala at Wiki
» Canon Point: Just after the season 10 finale, "Unending"
» Gender: Female
» Age: A lady NEVER tells her age (Actually, there's no canon age given, but Vala appears to be in her late 30s/early 40s. Since she's technically human and, as illustrated in the episode "Unending" she ages at a human pace, this should be reflective of her true age.)
» Orientation: Vala is heterosexual. Arguably the most sexually-charged character in SG-1 canon, Vala's sexual remarks and innuendos are always aimed at the males of the species. She is (technically) married to a man, and although it is somewhat a marriage of convenience, she is still affectionate towards him throughout the show. Vala also remarks she's been married multiple times in the past (however, marriages to men are merely implied and we're not even sure if this is a true statement.). Most notably, there is Vala's "amorous interest" in Daniel Jackson, an interest which has been apparent since their initial meeting, and she often makes sexual references towards him. The two eventually pair off in the episode "Unending" (although, later on, time is reversed and they have no memory of their relationship.). Vala also has notable other flirtations and implied relationships with men throughout the run of the show.
» Personality:
A walking contradiction, Vala comes into the Stargate series as an already confused and complex character. Having spent most of her life conning people out of things she couldn't outright steal, she is also promiscuous, ambitious and a force to be reckoned with.
When first introduced, Vala sweeps in as a conniving con woman, hell bent on stealing one of the Stargate Program's ships, although she finds herself somewhat distracted by one delicious Daniel Jackson. Although Vala fails in her master plan and escapes, her strange draw to Daniel and her experience with him causes her to return to Stargate not once but twice in order to aid them in their plight against the Ori. Although returning and helping them is somewhat a contradiction of her outward nature, it illustrates a deeper level to Vala that often even her canonmates do not give her the credit of having.
Often selfish, self-serving and driven to a fault, Vala's initial return to Stargate Command was not exactly taken lightly by the team, as she clearly was using them to further her own thirst for treasure. It proved to be, however, a significant experience for Vala in that she ended up risking her life to try and hold back the Ori forces, and due to that sacrifice is trapped among the Ori for a significant length of time. When she learns of yet another planned onslaught on Earth, she reaches out again to the Stargate team to warn them; although part of that is no doubt her initial connection to the team, it must also be noted that Vala, simply, has nowhere else to go.
Having lived her entire life cheating, stealing, and basically being ethically handicapped, Vala does still function by a thief's code. Although she'll go out of her way to lie and rob if it means furthering her own personal goals, she doesn't do it at the expense of the lives of others, which implies a certain amount of respect and responsibility for her actions. The most accurate way to describe Vala would be to say that she, emotionally, began her run on Stargate as being extremely immature; she is unable to grasp the long term ramifications of her choices, and this results in acting impulsively, even if she often has good intentions for her teammates. Once she settles into life at the SGC, she becomes almost desperate to impress them, studying in order to pass her psychology exam and going above on beyond to prove her loyalty. Although she freely admits that she has, in the past, lied, cheated, and stole and chances are may do it again, she also maintains that her time at Stargate has caused her to risk her life for the benefit of others, something she has never has never done before. Her need to be accepted by her new family is child-like in its innocence, and it causes a certain vulnerability to appear in Vala that was not apparent during her initial episodes.
Although little is known about Vala's background, and much of it remains under scrutiny due to her habit of compulsive lying, there are two solid factors of family that play into her life and firmly influence her personality and her function within the team. First is her father; a con man who was absent for most of Vala's youth and only reappears when he can use his daughter for his own wants and needs. The amount of emotional damage Jacek inflicted upon his daughter is obvious by her rejection of him, and although she attempts to accept him in her life again, she finally comes to understand that her father has become a type of person she can't find room for in her new life. However, she still secretly keeps a small box of the trinkets he would bring back for her as a child after his various travels, illustrating the small part of Vala that has been and will always be a sad little girl who wants nothing more than to have a daddy.
The other factor is her daughter, Adria; although Adria was, actually, the result of a "immaculate conception" caused by the Ori in order to create a new leader for their cause, Vala is torn over her feelings for her daughter. On the one hand, she wants to destroy her and thus destroy any hope for the Ori uprising; on the other hand, Adria is still very much her daughter, and there is a part of Vala that will continually reach out to her in hopes of appealing to Adria's human side. Although in front of her teammates Vala remains stoic and cold towards her daughter, there is a deeper part that is presented whenever Vala has the opportunity to talk to Adria, as Vala always attempts to plead with her daughter. There is no doubt a large part of Vala that wishes she could turn Adria from the Ori, although these attempts are never successful. Vala both loves and fears her child; as she is visibly heartbroken when a failed plan to overpower Adria results in the Stargate Program attempting to euthanize the young woman, she is also clearly terrified when she finds out Adria's death has allowed her to ascend and become what is now a much more powerful threat to the fate of the human race.
There have been many other (mostly negative) factors that have played into the formation of Vala's personality. Among them are her time spent being controlled by a Goa'uld system lord named Qetesh, whereupon she was forced to "watch" herself enslave a torture an entire planet (even after ridding herself of the alien, Vala continued the charade of ruling the planet, although with a much less strict hand), as well as her execution by the Ori (which she came back from, but was no doubt traumatic), and her memory loss resulting from her being kidnapped by a Goa'uld system lord and tortured for information that Qetesh had (she eventually regained her memories and, with them, acquired an official spot on the SG1 team). Often, Vala mentions these events freely and without much emotional attachment, although it is unrealistic to think that she does not associate any emotion with them. She handles these subjects with the same flippancy she does her sexuality; for Vala, her emotions are things that should be guarded carefully and are only ever exposed to those whom she trusts deeply.
Often, she uses humor to guard these emotions. Vala is, actually, incredibly funny, be it intentionally or not, but there is no denying that for all of her struggles and pain she grasps an unprecedented joy over life. Sex is often a joke for her, and most of her fallacies regarding her history or those of others are intended to be mirthful rather than malicious. It is possible, in fact, that most of her outright lies are intended to be funny, and she tries to clumsily bandage the pain through her life by covering it up with humor rather than truth. That is not saying, however, she cannot find the time to be serious; and towards Daniel, she even has been open and honest about her insecurities and fears towards her relationship with him and her place in the world. Vala's honestly is something that must be earned by any who receive it, and while she is loudmouthed and opinionated, not all who meet her get a chance to meet the true individual she keeps hidden away.
In the long run, the most defining part of Vala's personality is her restless soul that wishes to have a place to belong, and she feels she may have found that with SG1. However, due to her past experiences, she still had wounds that will take a while to heal, but for the credit of her team, she has become a stronger person and has finally settled into a world that she hesitantly has become to call home.
» Appearance: Vala is tall and athletic, with dark, thick brown hair and blue eyes. Her style evolves from somewhat over the top to a bit more reserved during her time in the series. Also, Vala basically has the Earth equivalent to an English accent; her father doesn't, however, and all we are told about the origin of her accent is that she "inherited it from [her] mother."
» Suitability: N/A
SAMPLES
» "amatomnes" Entry:
[The video feed pulls up the confused face of Vala Mal Doran, who is peering into it as she finishes straightening her hair. If her bare shoulders are any indication, she is still naked.]
Oh, ah. There we go.
[She pauses again, composing herself.]
Now, I can't exactly object to the pleasure of waking up in a palace. I suppose it is due time that someone accept the fact that I'm a princess and treat me accordingly. However, I little bit of warning wouldn't have hurt in the least. I do, after all, have certain responsibilities that I must attend to and it's hardly polite to snatch me up into a life of luxury without letting me know ahead of time, is it?
Also, this. [She points to her collar.] Not exactly my style. And I'd like to be able to take it off.
[Vala pulls at it, pouting slightly, and then sighs and turns her attention back to the video feed.]
So to whomever has taken me hostage, feel free to let me know your ransom and I will see to it that it is met so I can be released. And, Daniel, if you can hear this? Last night was amazing.
[She grins and winks.]
» "amatomneslogs" Entry:
"Mmmmm, Daniel..."
Her own voice broke through the soft blanket of sleep that surrounded her, worming its way into her consciousness as she came to. She was comfortable, and a bit cold; a tender but satisfying ache spread through her body, a feeling she hadn't felt in a long, long time, and she welcomed it.
"Daniel?" Her voice was rough, scratchy, as if she had spent the night screaming, and she cleared her throat, sitting up in bed.
It was a bed she was alone in, however. She looked down at her naked body, and brushed her palms against the soft sheets that were most certainly not military issue, and took in the room that was most certainly not her quarters at Stargate Command. As she sat for a moment, the realism of the throbbing between her legs clashed with the understanding of the dream she'd thought was real. It shouldn't have been a surprise, really; after all, such fantastic sex with Daniel couldn't have been anything but a dream.
Disappointed, Vala tried to take her mind off of this realization by examining the room. She recognized the decor to be similar to some of what she had seen on other worlds; Greek, if the books in Daniel's office served her correctly. She often found herself pursuing them out of boredom, if nothing else, and it she liked to think it would please him if he knew what she had learned.
Vala stepped out of bed gingerly, peering closely at the decor and pausing as she sensed the change in weight on her neck. She lifted her hand to run her fingers across the collar that clung to her skin. Now, that wasn't like anything she'd experienced before. If the team had been taken hostage, why go to this extreme to make them feel welcome, or adorn them with jewelery or just leave them naked, in a room, unattended? Not to mention while still leaving them with access to their clothes, she added mentally, as she noticed her green fatigues folded carefully at the end of her bed.
She didn't seem in immediate danger, at least, and that was enough to make Vala smile. After all, she didn't join SG-1 hoping it meant the end of adventure. Vala loved adventure, and she certainly was not going to object to one that took place in a palace. The next step would be to find the rest of the team, and from there, find a way home.
It was all just an average day at work, really.
» Journal:
musingmuselings » Birthdate/Age: May 8th, 1984 / 26
» Characters Played: N/A
CHARACTER
» Name: Vala Mal Doran
» Fandom: Stargate SG-1
» Reference: Vala at Wiki
» Canon Point: Just after the season 10 finale, "Unending"
» Gender: Female
» Age: A lady NEVER tells her age (Actually, there's no canon age given, but Vala appears to be in her late 30s/early 40s. Since she's technically human and, as illustrated in the episode "Unending" she ages at a human pace, this should be reflective of her true age.)
» Orientation: Vala is heterosexual. Arguably the most sexually-charged character in SG-1 canon, Vala's sexual remarks and innuendos are always aimed at the males of the species. She is (technically) married to a man, and although it is somewhat a marriage of convenience, she is still affectionate towards him throughout the show. Vala also remarks she's been married multiple times in the past (however, marriages to men are merely implied and we're not even sure if this is a true statement.). Most notably, there is Vala's "amorous interest" in Daniel Jackson, an interest which has been apparent since their initial meeting, and she often makes sexual references towards him. The two eventually pair off in the episode "Unending" (although, later on, time is reversed and they have no memory of their relationship.). Vala also has notable other flirtations and implied relationships with men throughout the run of the show.
» Personality:
A walking contradiction, Vala comes into the Stargate series as an already confused and complex character. Having spent most of her life conning people out of things she couldn't outright steal, she is also promiscuous, ambitious and a force to be reckoned with.
When first introduced, Vala sweeps in as a conniving con woman, hell bent on stealing one of the Stargate Program's ships, although she finds herself somewhat distracted by one delicious Daniel Jackson. Although Vala fails in her master plan and escapes, her strange draw to Daniel and her experience with him causes her to return to Stargate not once but twice in order to aid them in their plight against the Ori. Although returning and helping them is somewhat a contradiction of her outward nature, it illustrates a deeper level to Vala that often even her canonmates do not give her the credit of having.
Often selfish, self-serving and driven to a fault, Vala's initial return to Stargate Command was not exactly taken lightly by the team, as she clearly was using them to further her own thirst for treasure. It proved to be, however, a significant experience for Vala in that she ended up risking her life to try and hold back the Ori forces, and due to that sacrifice is trapped among the Ori for a significant length of time. When she learns of yet another planned onslaught on Earth, she reaches out again to the Stargate team to warn them; although part of that is no doubt her initial connection to the team, it must also be noted that Vala, simply, has nowhere else to go.
Having lived her entire life cheating, stealing, and basically being ethically handicapped, Vala does still function by a thief's code. Although she'll go out of her way to lie and rob if it means furthering her own personal goals, she doesn't do it at the expense of the lives of others, which implies a certain amount of respect and responsibility for her actions. The most accurate way to describe Vala would be to say that she, emotionally, began her run on Stargate as being extremely immature; she is unable to grasp the long term ramifications of her choices, and this results in acting impulsively, even if she often has good intentions for her teammates. Once she settles into life at the SGC, she becomes almost desperate to impress them, studying in order to pass her psychology exam and going above on beyond to prove her loyalty. Although she freely admits that she has, in the past, lied, cheated, and stole and chances are may do it again, she also maintains that her time at Stargate has caused her to risk her life for the benefit of others, something she has never has never done before. Her need to be accepted by her new family is child-like in its innocence, and it causes a certain vulnerability to appear in Vala that was not apparent during her initial episodes.
Although little is known about Vala's background, and much of it remains under scrutiny due to her habit of compulsive lying, there are two solid factors of family that play into her life and firmly influence her personality and her function within the team. First is her father; a con man who was absent for most of Vala's youth and only reappears when he can use his daughter for his own wants and needs. The amount of emotional damage Jacek inflicted upon his daughter is obvious by her rejection of him, and although she attempts to accept him in her life again, she finally comes to understand that her father has become a type of person she can't find room for in her new life. However, she still secretly keeps a small box of the trinkets he would bring back for her as a child after his various travels, illustrating the small part of Vala that has been and will always be a sad little girl who wants nothing more than to have a daddy.
The other factor is her daughter, Adria; although Adria was, actually, the result of a "immaculate conception" caused by the Ori in order to create a new leader for their cause, Vala is torn over her feelings for her daughter. On the one hand, she wants to destroy her and thus destroy any hope for the Ori uprising; on the other hand, Adria is still very much her daughter, and there is a part of Vala that will continually reach out to her in hopes of appealing to Adria's human side. Although in front of her teammates Vala remains stoic and cold towards her daughter, there is a deeper part that is presented whenever Vala has the opportunity to talk to Adria, as Vala always attempts to plead with her daughter. There is no doubt a large part of Vala that wishes she could turn Adria from the Ori, although these attempts are never successful. Vala both loves and fears her child; as she is visibly heartbroken when a failed plan to overpower Adria results in the Stargate Program attempting to euthanize the young woman, she is also clearly terrified when she finds out Adria's death has allowed her to ascend and become what is now a much more powerful threat to the fate of the human race.
There have been many other (mostly negative) factors that have played into the formation of Vala's personality. Among them are her time spent being controlled by a Goa'uld system lord named Qetesh, whereupon she was forced to "watch" herself enslave a torture an entire planet (even after ridding herself of the alien, Vala continued the charade of ruling the planet, although with a much less strict hand), as well as her execution by the Ori (which she came back from, but was no doubt traumatic), and her memory loss resulting from her being kidnapped by a Goa'uld system lord and tortured for information that Qetesh had (she eventually regained her memories and, with them, acquired an official spot on the SG1 team). Often, Vala mentions these events freely and without much emotional attachment, although it is unrealistic to think that she does not associate any emotion with them. She handles these subjects with the same flippancy she does her sexuality; for Vala, her emotions are things that should be guarded carefully and are only ever exposed to those whom she trusts deeply.
Often, she uses humor to guard these emotions. Vala is, actually, incredibly funny, be it intentionally or not, but there is no denying that for all of her struggles and pain she grasps an unprecedented joy over life. Sex is often a joke for her, and most of her fallacies regarding her history or those of others are intended to be mirthful rather than malicious. It is possible, in fact, that most of her outright lies are intended to be funny, and she tries to clumsily bandage the pain through her life by covering it up with humor rather than truth. That is not saying, however, she cannot find the time to be serious; and towards Daniel, she even has been open and honest about her insecurities and fears towards her relationship with him and her place in the world. Vala's honestly is something that must be earned by any who receive it, and while she is loudmouthed and opinionated, not all who meet her get a chance to meet the true individual she keeps hidden away.
In the long run, the most defining part of Vala's personality is her restless soul that wishes to have a place to belong, and she feels she may have found that with SG1. However, due to her past experiences, she still had wounds that will take a while to heal, but for the credit of her team, she has become a stronger person and has finally settled into a world that she hesitantly has become to call home.
» Appearance: Vala is tall and athletic, with dark, thick brown hair and blue eyes. Her style evolves from somewhat over the top to a bit more reserved during her time in the series. Also, Vala basically has the Earth equivalent to an English accent; her father doesn't, however, and all we are told about the origin of her accent is that she "inherited it from [her] mother."
» Suitability: N/A
SAMPLES
» "amatomnes" Entry:
[The video feed pulls up the confused face of Vala Mal Doran, who is peering into it as she finishes straightening her hair. If her bare shoulders are any indication, she is still naked.]
Oh, ah. There we go.
[She pauses again, composing herself.]
Now, I can't exactly object to the pleasure of waking up in a palace. I suppose it is due time that someone accept the fact that I'm a princess and treat me accordingly. However, I little bit of warning wouldn't have hurt in the least. I do, after all, have certain responsibilities that I must attend to and it's hardly polite to snatch me up into a life of luxury without letting me know ahead of time, is it?
Also, this. [She points to her collar.] Not exactly my style. And I'd like to be able to take it off.
[Vala pulls at it, pouting slightly, and then sighs and turns her attention back to the video feed.]
So to whomever has taken me hostage, feel free to let me know your ransom and I will see to it that it is met so I can be released. And, Daniel, if you can hear this? Last night was amazing.
[She grins and winks.]
» "amatomneslogs" Entry:
"Mmmmm, Daniel..."
Her own voice broke through the soft blanket of sleep that surrounded her, worming its way into her consciousness as she came to. She was comfortable, and a bit cold; a tender but satisfying ache spread through her body, a feeling she hadn't felt in a long, long time, and she welcomed it.
"Daniel?" Her voice was rough, scratchy, as if she had spent the night screaming, and she cleared her throat, sitting up in bed.
It was a bed she was alone in, however. She looked down at her naked body, and brushed her palms against the soft sheets that were most certainly not military issue, and took in the room that was most certainly not her quarters at Stargate Command. As she sat for a moment, the realism of the throbbing between her legs clashed with the understanding of the dream she'd thought was real. It shouldn't have been a surprise, really; after all, such fantastic sex with Daniel couldn't have been anything but a dream.
Disappointed, Vala tried to take her mind off of this realization by examining the room. She recognized the decor to be similar to some of what she had seen on other worlds; Greek, if the books in Daniel's office served her correctly. She often found herself pursuing them out of boredom, if nothing else, and it she liked to think it would please him if he knew what she had learned.
Vala stepped out of bed gingerly, peering closely at the decor and pausing as she sensed the change in weight on her neck. She lifted her hand to run her fingers across the collar that clung to her skin. Now, that wasn't like anything she'd experienced before. If the team had been taken hostage, why go to this extreme to make them feel welcome, or adorn them with jewelery or just leave them naked, in a room, unattended? Not to mention while still leaving them with access to their clothes, she added mentally, as she noticed her green fatigues folded carefully at the end of her bed.
She didn't seem in immediate danger, at least, and that was enough to make Vala smile. After all, she didn't join SG-1 hoping it meant the end of adventure. Vala loved adventure, and she certainly was not going to object to one that took place in a palace. The next step would be to find the rest of the team, and from there, find a way home.
It was all just an average day at work, really.