Mana Jones

Mana Jones is first introduced in episode 21 as the caretaker of the new relaxation lounge that Dr.Thunderland Jr. set up. Mana there tells Lag of how Gauche and the doctor helped her in her potpourri research. One night, Mana fell asleep causing a fire in panic she ran into her shelves that contained toxic chemicals which spilled on her eyes and left her blind. Thunderland learns from the Bioscience Advisory Panel that she voluntarily resigned after the incident. In frustration, he threatens to have her dissected. Gauche learns of the doctor's outburst and discovers that Thunderland is aware of Mana's potential and concerned about her future.

Thunderland looks for rare helenseed that will help in her research, and has a bottle delivered by Gauche, which touches her. During the panel's decision to terminate Mana's contract, Mana appears with Gauche with her request to continue. However the panel still decides to terminate her services. Seeing Mana's determination, the panel chairman challenges her and Thunderland to complete her research within a week to prove her results, otherwise she will have to leave. (Source: Wikipedia)