Career
Allison was an Agent for the Department of Defense. A medical doctor, Allison served as the government liaison between Eureka and the Pentagon, and also oversaw Eureka's main laboratories and was usually present when something went wrong, professional or otherwise. Allison normally would request sheriff Jack Carter to look into strange situations. Allison was usually at the forefront of any dilemma that might arise, as she was responsible for reporting on the progress of Eureka's citizens, as well as their temperamental innovations. Following Stark's removal as director of Global Dynamics, Allison succeeded him in that position, and during her time as director, her password was 8675309.
Upon Eva Thorne's arrival, Thorne became Chairman of Global Dynamics and appointed Allison Director of Operations, while Stark was restored to his previous position as Director of Research. The two were made partners to oversee Eureka's development.
In season 4, after returning from 1947 to the altered timeline, she was no longer head of GD but was instead in charge of the medical science division. In season 4.5, her brain was "hacked" by Beverly Barlowe who injected nano-neural inhibitors in her brain and thus took over control of Allison's body. However, thanks to Jo and Zoe intervening in Beverly's takeover of Global Dynamics, Allison soon regained control of her body.
After the season 4 finale, Allison's whereabouts were unknown. She, along with the crew of the Astreaus mission, disappeared in an unplanned, faster-than-light (FTL) jump. At the beginning of season 5, they returned to earth. Upon returning to Earth, the crew learns that they were gone for four years and artificial intelligence computers now run the town. After helping restore the town to normal, it was revealed that the crew was in a simulation and were being held captive by Beverly Barlowe and the Consortium. After returning back to proper reality, Allison continued her job. Shortly after returning, it was discovered that Holly was actually still alive in the "Matrix" (the term they agree to refer to as the digital world) and Allison helped aid Zane and Fargo return the trapped doctor by putting Holly into SARAH's main computer frame.
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