Janice was a scientist in the Federation's colony on Reverence. She disdained the members of the Holy Mission Church, derriding them as "Churchies" and holding them and others who eschewed modern technology responsible for holding the whole human race back. Thus, when Victoria Griffin came to Janice with the suggestion that the Federation destory the vermin that plagued the Haldols, Janice was both surprised and delighted. Janice agreed to put the plan in motion, believing that without the vermin, the Haldols' quality of life would improve, and that they would force out the "Churchies" living in New Zion.