Lieutenant Commander Banli is a woman of medium height with light olive skin and brown hair showing early streaks of grey. Her hazel eyes reflect both intelligence and the animated nature that makes her such an effective communicator. She carries herself with the practical bearing of an experienced engineer, though her tendency toward animated gestures reveals her naturally talkative personality.
A former yard master of Prometheus station, Lieutenant Commander Banli served as Commander Jones' predecessor and provided crucial guidance about the station's unique challenges through detailed written instructions. Known for her naturally talkative personality and comprehensive documentation, she earned a reputation for thorough preparation and attention to detail.
Banli's approach to the dangerous aspects of Prometheus was cautious and practical, particularly regarding the "Gorgon sisters" housed in the Gallery. Her warnings about the Medusa and advice about bay 27 demonstrated both her experience with the station's peculiarities and her concern for her successor's safety.
She transferred to the Tisiphone for diplomatic liaison work, indicating versatility beyond pure engineering roles. Her self-described tendency to be a "natural yapper" suggested strong communication skills that made her valuable for diplomatic assignments.
Despite her talkative nature, Banli's written communications were noted for being extremely detailed and helpful, though sometimes difficult to follow without supplementary video explanations. Her dedication to leaving comprehensive handover materials demonstrated professional responsibility and concern for continuity of operations.
Banli provided Jones with extensive written guidance about managing Prometheus station, including crucial warnings about the Gallery and specific advice about working with the problematic systems. Her documentation proved essential to his success in the role.
Banli's tenure as yard master gave her extensive knowledge of the station's systems, history, and peculiarities, knowledge she attempted to pass on to her successor through detailed documentation.