Jessica Sanders
| Jessica Sanders | |
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| Portrayed by | Ali Larter |
| First appearance | Genesis |
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| Known ability | Enhanced strength |
| Alias | Niki |
| Gender | |
| Age | 11, (Niki's sister's age at date of death) |
| Date of birth | 1976 |
| Date of death | 1987 (Niki's sister, not Niki's alter-ego) |
| Home | Las Vegas, NV |
| Residence | Jessica Sanders's home |
| Occupation | Hired as an assassin for the Linderman Group |
| Parent | Hal Sanders |
| Sibling | Niki Sanders |
Jessica is the name of Niki Sanders's alter-ego; Jessica is also Niki's sister who died in 1987, possibly at the hands of their father.
Character History
Season One
For an episode-by-episode summary, see Jessica Sanders: Season One History.
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Powers
Jessica possesses the power of enhanced strength. Her victims are many: she has torn men in half, taken out a room full of armed men in a matter of seconds, and thrown D.L. across a room. Whether she possesses any secondary abilities, such as enhanced endurance or durability, is not yet known. However, because Noah Bennet said that all located evolved humans have been found with only one power, it is likely that Jessica has but one all-encompassing power. Her alter ego Niki also possesses these abilities.
Equipment
- Cadillac--a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado convertible, taken from D.L.'s crew by Jessica and registered in Niki's name
- Gun--an HK P2000SK automatic pistol used by Jessica during her crimes
- Linderman's money--stolen from Linderman's sports book by Jessica and D.L.'s crew, laundered, and eventually stolen again by Aron Malsky
- Rifle--a high-powered sniper rifle used to shoot D.L.
Memorable Quotes
"It's me, daddy, Jessica. The daughter that you threw beer bottles at. The daughter that you choked. The daughter that you killed."
"I didn't kill anyone!"
"No ... it was an accident. And they left Niki with you to be your punching bag."
"I came to apologize, Nicole."
"Apologize? You don't apologize to Nicole. You apologize to me. Niki doesn't remember. But I do. Someone had to be there to protect her. I remember the stink of alcohol on your breath. I took every punch, so that she wouldn't have to."
- - Jessica, Hal (Six Months Ago)
"Oh, God... Please help me."
"Who needs God when you've got me?"
"Like most women whose lives have been ruined by men, all Jessica really wants is security, and money buys that. Money's all she's ever really cared about."
Notes
- Jessica has a tattoo of The Symbol on her right shoulder. Niki does not.
- During the fracas at the poker game, several shots can be clearly heard. It's not clear whether the shots came from Ernie's gun or whether Jessica used a gun (or both). After all, Jessica had a gun enclosed with the money. (Better Halves)
- Jessica's murder of D.L.'s crew appears to be an act of self defense. Her motives for framing D.L. seem intended to benefit Micah. Though many of Jessica's actions are illegal, she is principally focused on protecting Niki and her son. (Stolen Time)
- When Linderman's henchman corners Niki in the Montecito Casino elevator after she leaves Nathan's hotel room, Jessica emerges and puts him on the ground. She then refers to Micah as "our son" in her threat to kill the henchman. (Collision)
- In a possible future timeline, Jessica is no longer a presence in Niki's body. However, her words still haunt Niki because of the deaths of both Micah and D.L. In addition, Niki uses "Jessica" as a show name. (Five Years Gone)
Gallery
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Jessica (foreground) taunts Niki through a mirror. -
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Jessica waits for Aron Malsky outside the Ridgway Jewelry. -
Linderman's archives contain a childhood photograph of Niki and the real-life Jessica.
See Also
- For other uses of Jessica, see Jessica (disambig).
- For articles related to Jessica, see Related Articles:Jessica.
- For images of Jessica, see Images of Niki/Jessica Sanders.
- For other members of the Sanders family, see Sanders (disambig).