Wave was originally a mechanic in the Battle Bird Armada, and worked under Dr. Fukurokov as his apprentice or assistant years ago. She shared the responsibility of maintaining the Armada's equipment, until she was found making unauthorized modifications to the Battle Fortress's engines, which she felt she had the right to do. Dr. Fukurokov then threw her in the brig with Wave believing he was simply jealous of her skills. While there, she found herself alongside Jet the Hawk and Storm the Albatross, who had both been imprisoned for their own offenses. (SU: #18, #33)