Alima is of middle eastern origin, born in Kuwait. She lost her parents in the war in the Persian Gulf. She moved to the United States to serve in the armed forces. She trained as a field officer and is a skilled pilot in the IPCA. Haddad became friends with Gary Stoneman and worked with him in the field. She is capable of flying a variety of military transports such as the UH-60 Black Hawk and the IPCA stealth transporter.