Before the foundation acquired Samantha, she was in the custody of a foster care service. Bouncing from home to home, she made little to no impression, primarily because no one took the time to engage with her and bring her out of her shell. Once taken, to the foster system, it was as though she never existed in the first place.

Before the events of "The Stray", an event referred to as the "October Breach" took place. During this event, Samantha attempted to escape but was slowed down after a brief clash with another Orphan. Before she could get away, Commander Diana Gray's forces unleashed a hail fire of munitions on the girl.

It was believed that after being gunned down, Samantha was dead. Though entirely unbeknownst to Diana, and a majority of Site Nine's staff, the foundation administrator Maximilian ensured she would survive. Samantha would then suffer a second grueling transformation, as her skeleton and previously organic tendrils were replaced with metal substitutes.