Vanessa Laird holds the rank of First Lieutenant in the UN Spacy, serving as a bridge operator aboard the SDF-1 Macross. Her duties specialize in external communications, information analysis, and radar monitoring. She possesses brown hair, grey eyes, and wears glasses, standing 167 cm tall and weighing 49 kg. Her birthplace is listed as France or South America, with blood type B. Present on the bridge during the SDF-1 Macross's launch on February 7, 2009, during Space War I, she reported critical tactical information to Captain Global, such as detecting 24 UFOs after radar interference from reaction weaponry. She engaged in lighthearted banter with colleagues, including a remark to Misa Hayase about romantic interests on launch day. Responsible for radar operation and communication systems management, she maintained reliability and earned trust among peers, particularly alongside the older bridge officer Claudia LaSalle. After Space War I, she married Loli Dosel, a former Zentradi soldier from the 8th Forced Reconnaissance Unit. They operated a small general store, which failed due to Loli's alcoholism. To support their household, Vanessa worked as a hostess, leveraging her calm demeanor and appearance to attract regular clientele. She eventually advanced to manage a high-class club, maintaining a busy schedule. By 2045, she resided in a luxury apartment in Macross City on Earth while Loli cared for their three children at home. During this period, fellow Zentradi defectors Warera Nantes and Conda Bromco also lived with the family after succumbing to alcoholism. Her marital status is married, with her address listed first as SDF-1 Macross and later as Macross City.