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Like many of the show's characters, Susan Ivanova seemed locked in a tragic cycle.

The particular millstone around Ivanova's neck was love — not only romantic, but familial as well.

Deep down, she believes that " all love is unrequited ", perhaps believing that she is undeserving of true happiness.

However, in spite of her troubled relationships with her mother, father, brother, and others, she is also fiercely loyal and caring about those to whom she is close.

Given her troubled background, she also possesses a surprisingly good sense of humor, which often comes out at odd moments.

She has a hot temper and this often leads other crew members to give her a wide berth whenever she is angry.

She also possesses a strong sense of integrity and honesty.

As a military leader she is brave to the point of recklessness, has the ability to think and act quickly in a crisis, and she can be creative and original in coming up with ways to resolve any situation she finds herself in.