Ariel Hanson

Dr. Ariel Hanson is a scientist associated with Raynor's Raiders. She is a selfless and altruistic individual.

Biography
The daughter of Bernard Hanson and Talise Cogan, Ariel Hanson was taken from Tarsonis at a young age toAgria, the colony newly-founded by her father. Her mother remained on Tarsonis, so in a sense the colony acted as her mother.

Ariel Hanson grew to be a genius. At age six she was reading advanced chemistry notes, and at age eleven she had written a paper on mutagenic effects on the rare trabillia flower. She graduated from upper school two years early and was offered a scholarship at Tarsonis University. Despite the rich biodiversity available to study on Agria, she traveled to Tarsonis over her father's objections.

She spent three years there and met her mother, Talis Cogan. However, Cogan prioritized work and achievement over her relationship with her daughter. A frustrated Ariel Hanson decided to return to Agria, with Cogan telling her she was running from the "real" world. Her father was happy she was back and didn't ask any awkward questions.

While her father remained the colony's chairman, Ariel Hanson effectively became his second-in-command. Her duties included holding a round of hands-on health examinations.

Due to the Fall of the Confederacy, Agria was taken over by the Terran Dominion. They provided a defense force. In 2503 pirates raided the colony, intending to steal its advanced technology. The Dominion fought back, but many innocent colonists were killed in the crossfire. Hanson risked her life to save dozens of innocent bystanders trapped in areas of heavy fighting. She now believed the Dominion saw the colonists as expendable.

The Second Great War
Later, she was caught up in the war with the zerg. Her main wish is for life to return to normal. She can represent a positive moral influence on Jim Raynor, acting as something of a love interest (albeit limited by Raynor's status as a mercenary) and representing his "good side".

Game Effect
Dr. Hanson can be found in the Hyperion's lab, where upgrades can be purchased.