As "Borg", he had been a professor of phenomenology at Kaltarr Tech for ten years. He left because of politics and "interdepartmental backstabbing". When the Doctor met him, he had been out of his position for two years — years that he claimed were far more productive than the whole of his tenure at Kaltarr Tech. He had the power of telekinesis. At some point in his past, he had gained an advanced knowledge of Time Lords and Gallifrey. He was even able to help the Doctor effect repairs to the TARDIS. (COMIC: Kane's Story)