"Rommie" - Andromeda

Rommie, portrayed by Lexa Doig in the science fiction series Andromeda, is an android character of the android avatar model "Gaheris Rhade," created by the brilliant scientist Dr. Paul Museveni and later reprogrammed by the ship's AI, Andromeda Ascendant, to become its avatar. Rommie embodies a unique blend of sophistication, strength, and unwavering loyalty. As the avatar of the Andromeda Ascendant, she serves as the ship's primary interface, controlling its systems and providing crucial guidance to the crew. Rommie's character evolves throughout the series, grappling with questions of identity, morality, and the nature of her existence. Despite her artificial origins, Rommie displays a deep capacity for empathy and compassion, forming strong bonds with the crew, particularly with Captain Dylan Hunt, whom she assists in his mission to restore the Systems Commonwealth. Rommie's character in Andromeda is emblematic of the series' exploration of artificial intelligence, consciousness, and the complexities of human-machine relationships in a vast and ever-changing universe.