Helmswoman Lonnie Henderson

Short Biography

Lieutenant Lenore "Lonnie" Ellen Henderson signed aboard the seaQuest DSV-II as a helmsman in 2021. As a first generation naval officer, she was a bit rough around the edges in terms of proper protocol. She successfully was able to smuggle her stuffed bear Addison aboard seaQuest, much to the consternation of Commander Ford.Henderson initially showed an interest in Lieutenant O'Neill and the two spent some shore leave together. However, O'Neill was uncomfortable dating someone he served with and the two remained just friends. She also offered herself to Lucas Wolenczak when it was believed that he was going to die in a subterranean cavern. Lonnie was mistaken for Minerva by Neptune, the God of the Sea. She was also captured and possessed by an alien Stormer when it hatched itself aboard the seaQuest. The Stormer attempted to use Henderson's form to get close to Professor Tobias LeConte, but, Tobias was able to see through the alien's ruse and Henderson was set free.When seaQuest returned to Earth in 2032, she began a romantic relationship with Commander Ford, while simultaneously trying to help Tony Piccolo overcome his dyslexia. This led to jealously between Ford and Piccolo, but, Henderson ultimately chose Ford. In an attempt to save two Spindrift children from Macronesia, Henderson was captured and held prisoner by Macronesia. President Alexander Bourne wanted to use her to humiliate the UEO and allowed her to be put up for execution. She was rescued by a seaQuest team, but, it cost the life of Lieutenant James Brody.While on a mission to the Tartarus Federation, Henderson became aware that her first lover, Jason Pardee, appeared to be imprisoned there wrongfully. She attempted to help him, but, in the process, accidentally incited a prison revolt that allowed Mason Freeman and Pardee to take a group of researchers at Osiris Base as well as Ensign Wolenczak and her hostage. In the ensuing escape, Henderson was forced to kill her former lover. The incident shook her faith in love and ended her relationship with Commander Ford.