Velica started life as Shauna Saunders, daughter to a brilliant Bio-Technologist named Alexander Saunders. Her mother, Anna Saunders, reluctantly supported her husband's work. She would find solace in Dominic Perrin, Shauna's "adoptive" uncle. Dominic was the majority shareholder for Alexander's company. The relationship became increasingly strained and ultimately, Alexander paid for his passion with his life. He entrusted his daughter Shauna with continuing his legacy. Now, Shauna fights her dad's battles in her quest for justice.