In 2027, Professor Embry was the Minister holding this post and was in charge of the study of the EVE super computer. At the time, an unknown alien race of invaders began to attack the Earth which necessitated the Security Council into considering the use of the EVE as a method of combating the enemies strategy. However, Commander Emmerson believed that Professor Embry would not be happy that the military was going to take charge of the study of the EVE.