In 2009, one of the Ancient spaceship Destiny's Faster-Than-Light engines was destroyed and would not successfully traverse the void between two galaxies. She was highly recommended by Dr. Nicholas Rush, who described her as the most qualified person for the task. In order to do this, she used a Long-range communication device to switch bodies. Lt. Vanessa James volunteered first to swap positions, but quickly changed her mind after the transfer; Perry then switched with Camile Wray. This also allowed Perry to be able to walk for the first time in her adult life. Perry helped repair Destiny's FTL drive after the Nakai sabotaged it and reconnected with Rush whom she had feelings for. The two ended up kissing and Perry comforted over the death of his wife which she'd never really been able t